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A vivid graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. When three witches prophecy to Macbeth that he will one day become the King of Scotland, an epic of unhappiness, treachery, and blood begins. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's ambitions lead to an ever-growing path of murder as Macbeth grows ever-closer to the throne. But where will it all end? Only with death-and madness. Influenced by the witches and magic of Macbeth, K. Briggs's lush new graphic novel rendition of the classic provides a new interpretation of the Scottish play. Briggs, a Shakespeare reader (and performer) from age twelve, brings their lifelong love of the Bar more
K. Briggs's Macbeth is the kind of work I could see the super cool art teacher we all looked up to in high school doing during lunch. It's for sure a telling of Macbeth, but it's done so in a way that has you turning the pages just to see what comes next. Read Full Review
As someone who has studied Shakespeare for many years, I'm pleased with how this version of Macbeth turned out. This book may not be for everyone, partly because of the content and partly because of the experimental nature of the art, but I think it will satisfy those who the book is aimed for. I appreciate the level of visual creativity that Briggs puts into this comic, not least because it isn't easy to find new ways to tell a story that has been reinterpreted for over five hundred years. If you're a fan of Shakespeare and looking for a different take on a classic, this is a comic that's worth looking into. Read Full Review
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