It's about the world of Dune. It likely focuses on the prophetic elements within the Dune universe. Maybe it shows the journey of a prophet, their visions and how those impact the complex politics, ecology, and power struggles in the Dune setting.
Since it's a Dune - related graphic novel, we can expect some well - known Dune characters. The prophet is the central one, of course. There could be characters from the Bene Gesserit, as they are always involved in the power plays and prophecies in the Dune world. Also, there might be antagonists from the Harkonnen or other noble houses who interact with the prophet, either trying to use the prophet's powers for their own gain or trying to stop the prophet from achieving their goals.
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.
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.
Compared to other Dune adaptations, the 'jodorowsky dune graphic novel' is more artistically driven. It has a more experimental and avant - garde style.
Paul Atreides is likely to be one of the main characters. He is a central figure in the Dune series. Also, the Harkonnens are probably in there as antagonists.