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'''''The Nobody''''' is |
'''''The Nobody''''' is a [[graphic novel]] created by cartoonist [[Jeff Lemire]]. It was first published in a hardcover format by [[Vertigo Comics]] in July 2009.<ref name="Wired">Thill, Scott (July 23, 2009), "[https://www.wired.com/2009/07/introspective-the-nobody-takes-invisible-man-to-twin-peaks/ Introspective The Nobody Takes Invisible Man to Twin Peaks]," [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]. Retrieved July 26, 2017</ref> It is a retelling of the [[H.G. Wells]] novel ''[[The Invisible Man]]'', recasting the bandaged stranger as a modern-day drifter. His presence in a small-town American fishing village creates a frenzy that unwraps and exposes the scarred underside to their own secrets. Lemire believed Wells' character was an ideal way to "explore themes of identity, rural life, community and paranoia".<ref name="Wired"/> In a review for [[OregonLive.com|Oregon Live]], Steve Duin said there was a "lot to like" about ''The Nobody'', but that it was not as good as Lemire's previous work, ''[[Essex County Trilogy|Essex County]]''.<ref>Duin, Steve (August 9, 2009), "[http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/steve_duin/index.ssf/2009/08/jeff_lemires_the_nobody.html Graphic Novel Review: The Nobody]," [[OregonLive.com]]. Retrieved July 26, 2017</ref> |
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==Synopsis== |
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In 1994, the mysterious drifter John Griffen enters the small town of Large Mouth. As he walks through town, the passing townsfolk are shocked and somewhat disturbed by Griffens appearance, as he is wrapped head to toe in bandages and wears pitch-black goggles over his eyes. He eventually reaches the local motel and requests a room, his appearance scaring the inn keeper June Jaques. |
In 1994, the mysterious drifter John Griffen enters the small town of Large Mouth. As he walks through town, the passing townsfolk are shocked and somewhat disturbed by Griffens appearance, as he is wrapped head to toe in bandages and wears pitch-black goggles over his eyes. He eventually reaches the local motel and requests a room, his appearance scaring the inn keeper June Jaques. |
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A few days later, June tells other locals at Big Reg's Diner of her encounter with Griffen, but is only met with skepticism. Reg, owner of the diner, and Teddy "Henfrey", another local, try to rationalize with her that Griffen can't be as bad as she claims, although she tries to explain that Griffen's secretive nature is very suspicious. |
A few days later, June tells other locals at Big Reg's Diner of her encounter with Griffen, but is only met with skepticism. Reg, owner of the diner, and Teddy "Henfrey", another local, try to rationalize with her that Griffen can't be as bad as she claims, although she tries to explain that Griffen's secretive nature is very suspicious. |
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*Anna: Vickie's alibi friend who she uses as an excuse to see Griffen. |
*Anna: Vickie's alibi friend who she uses as an excuse to see Griffen. |
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*Both "Invisible men" stayed at an inn in a small town. |
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*Both "Invisible men" stirred curiosity and fear within the inhabitants of the town. |
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*The Invisible Man was only known as "Griffin", while the main character in The Nobody was named John "Griffen". |
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*[http://www.ifc.com/2011/08/adapt-this-the-nobody-jeff-lemire review] at IFC |
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*Dr. Kemp in The Invisible Man was the partner to "Griffin". The Nobody has a John "Kemp" serving a similar role. |
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*[http://www.westfieldcomics.com/blog/interviews-and-columns/interview-jeff-lemire-on-dcvertigos-the-nobody-sweet-tooth/ interview] with Westfield Comics |
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*In The Invisible Man the law enforcers name was Colonel Adye and in the Nobody he was simply Deputy Ayde. |
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*[https://www.newsarama.com/2056-jeff-lemire-new-adventures-of-an-invisible-man.html review] at [[Newsarama]] |
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*Both books have a "Mr. Marvel" (Thomas Marvel and Tommy Marvel), both serve different purposes. |
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*[http://www.avclub.com/article/july-10-2009-30241 review] by [[The A.V. Club]] |
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*Both "Invisible men" are shot to flee badly injured. |
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*Both "Invisible men" violently beat their "Kemp" and a police officer (Ayde) |
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*The invisibility wears out when the person who is invisible dies. |
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| Date | 2009 |
| Page count | 144 pages |
| Publisher | Vertigo |
| Creative team | |
| Writers | Jeff Lemire |
| Artists | Jeff Lemire |
| Pencillers | Jeff Lemire |
| Letterers | Sean Konot |
| Colourists | Jeff Lemire |
| Original publication | |
| Date of publication | July 7, 2009 |
| ISBN | 1401220800 |
The Nobody is a graphic novel created by cartoonist Jeff Lemire. It was first published in a hardcover format by Vertigo Comics in July 2009.[1] It is a retelling of the H.G. Wells novel The Invisible Man, recasting the bandaged stranger as a modern-day drifter. His presence in a small-town American fishing village creates a frenzy that unwraps and exposes the scarred underside to their own secrets. Lemire believed Wells' character was an ideal way to "explore themes of identity, rural life, community and paranoia".[1] In a review for Oregon Live, Steve Duin said there was a "lot to like" about The Nobody, but that it was not as good as Lemire's previous work, Essex County.[2]
In 1994, the mysterious drifter John Griffen enters the small town of Large Mouth. As he walks through town, the passing townsfolk are shocked and somewhat disturbed by Griffens appearance, as he is wrapped head to toe in bandages and wears pitch-black goggles over his eyes. He eventually reaches the local motel and requests a room, his appearance scaring the inn keeper June Jaques.
A few days later, June tells other locals at Big Reg's Diner of her encounter with Griffen, but is only met with skepticism. Reg, owner of the diner, and Teddy "Henfrey", another local, try to rationalize with her that Griffen can't be as bad as she claims, although she tries to explain that Griffen's secretive nature is very suspicious.
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