Graphic novel adaptations breathe new life into classics

Graphic novels are certainly having a moment, with new stories coming out daily — and old ones being reimagined.

The New York Times provides quick-hit reviews of several recent adaptations of classic stories, from as long ago as The Iliad to the much more recent The Handmaid’s Tale.

See how far we’ve come from the days of Classics Illustrated in the Times.

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