About Jo
I work at Classical Comics in the UK and we create full colour (color) graphic novels from classical literature using authentic settings and stunning artwork. Published titles include the well-loved works of Shakespeare, Brontë, Dickens and Shelley, with many more titles in production.
What makes Classical Comics different is their multi-tiered approach to their books. Classical Comics provide... More
Jo's Blog: classicalcomics - Recent Posts
| 6/16/2009 | Frankenstein Graphic Novel scoops its first award!! Classical Comics' Frankenstein The Graphic Novel received its first award (the first of many), given by the Association of Educational Publishers in America, for Distinguished Achievement in grades 9-12. Every notable educational publisher... Read the rest of this post |
| 3/9/2009 | Would your mum appreciate a graphic novel for Mother's Day? Would you ever buy a graphic novel for your mum for Mother's Day? - and more to the point, would she appreciate it if you did? Graphic novels have traditionally been viewed as an unworthy art form, confined to the escapades of masked heroes and... Read the rest of this post |
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| Newest Titles by Classical Comics Ltd | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 28 from Classical Comics Ltd, View all 28 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Great Expectations: Original Text: The Graphic Novel (British English) (... Author: Charles Dickens Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: john stokes, Jim Campbell |
N/A | 03/02/2009 | |
| 2. Great Expectations: Quick Text: The Graphic Novel (British English) (Pap... Author: Charles Dickens Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: john stokes, Jim Campbell |
N/A | 03/02/2009 | |
| 3. Jane Eyre The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Classical Comics) (Paperback... Author: Charlotte Bronte Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: John M. Burns, Terry Wiley |
Young Adults | 01/06/2009 | |
| 4. Frankenstein The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Paperback, 2009) Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: Declan Shalvey |
Young Adults | 01/06/2009 | |
| Jo's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books 1 - 4 of 26 from Jo's published works, View all 26 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Great Expectations: Original Text: The Graphic Novel (British English) (... Author: Charles Dickens Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: john stokes, Jim Campbell |
N/A | 03/02/2009 | |
| 2. Great Expectations: Quick Text: The Graphic Novel (British English) (Pap... Author: Charles Dickens Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: john stokes, Jim Campbell |
N/A | 03/02/2009 | |
| 3. Jane Eyre The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Classical Comics) (Paperback... Author: Charlotte Bronte Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: John M. Burns, Terry Wiley |
Young Adults | 01/06/2009 | |
| 4. Jane Eyre The Graphic Novel: Quick Text (Paperback, 2009) Author: Charlotte Bronte Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: John M. Burns |
Young Adults | 01/06/2009 | |
| Books Recently Added to Jo's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
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| Books 1 - 4 of 6 from Jo's bookshelf, View all 6 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Great Expectations: Original Text: The Graphic Novel (British English) (... Author: Charles Dickens Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: john stokes, Jim Campbell |
N/A | 3/4/2009 | |
| 2. A Christmas Carol: The Graphic Novel (American English, Original Text Ed... Author: Charles Dickens Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: Mike Collins, Terry Wiley |
N/A | 3/4/2009 | |
| 3. Jane Eyre The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Classical Comics) (Paperback... Author: Charlotte Bronte Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: John M. Burns, Terry Wiley |
Young Adults | 2/23/2009 | |
| Jo said: The classic novel brought to life in full color! This is the American English edition. A British English edition is also available: ISBN 978-1-906332-06-8. | |||
| 4. Frankenstein The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Paperback, 2009) Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Designer: Jo Wheeler Illustrator: Declan Shalvey |
Young Adults | 2/23/2009 | |
| Jo said: The classic novel brought to life in full color! This is the American English edition. A British English edition is also available: ISBN 978-1-906332-15-0 | |||
Profile Comments
Comment by Elizabeth Westra on 2/10/2009 12:39:55 AM:
Hi Jo, welcome to Jacket Flap. What a terrific idea to get kids into reading the classics. Are these available in the US?
BettyLu
Hi Jo, welcome to Jacket Flap. What a terrific idea to get kids into reading the classics. Are these available in the US?
BettyLu
Hi, i am in search of Authors/publishers/agents, who may be insterested in my style of art work. Childrens and Adults too. Please feel free to check out my work if you have time, and i have a website link coming soon on my JF profile. Thanks.