I think it can be. Even though it's the second book in graphic novel form, it can stand on its own to a certain extent. The art will help you understand the story better. And if you end up liking it, it might encourage you to go back and read the first book in the series to get the full picture. So, it's a great way to dip your toes into the Dune series.
The Dune book offers a more immersive experience in terms of the written word. You can use your own imagination to picture the characters and settings. The graphic novel provides a pre - visualized version. It has its own artistic interpretation of the characters and the world of Dune. For instance, the design of the Harkonnen in the graphic novel might be different from what you pictured while reading the book. The book also has a more comprehensive exploration of the Fremen culture, while the graphic novel might only highlight the most important aspects of it for the sake of brevity and visual impact.
Well, 'Dune the Graphic Novel' probably showcases the main elements of the Dune universe. There would be the story of Paul Atreides, his journey on Arrakis, the importance of the spice Melange, and the conflicts with the Harkonnens. The graphic novel might use illustrations to bring out the grandeur of the sandworms and the harsh desert environment.
Compared to other Dune adaptations, the 'jodorowsky dune graphic novel' is more artistically driven. It has a more experimental and avant - garde style.
There's Paul Atreides, of course. Then there are likely to be the villains like the Harkonnens. And the Bene Gesserit women also play important roles as they have their own agendas and powers in the story of 'Dune the Graphic Novel'.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it in detail. But generally, it might be related to the complex world of Dune, perhaps featuring its unique characters, political intrigue, and the struggle for power and resources in that fictional universe.