Shark Weak
Review of the Blacklist Universe edition (Dec 2019) of the Dabel Bros. original (2018) based on the original Steve Alten novel [b:Meg|989524|Meg|Steve Alten|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387710158l/989524._SY75_.jpg|411660] (June 1997)

Although this graphic novel adaptation was released at the time of the 2018 film "The MEG", it more closely follows the plot of the original 1997 novel. There are therefore several subplots which are not even seen in the film version.

Although the adaptation is accurate to the novel and the artwork is well done, the main disappointment is that the final confrontation with the monster shark (no spoiler here) is not even completely portrayed on the page. The ending simply jump-cuts to the aftermath.

This translates into a graphic novel rather excellently! I also love that this is the adaptation of the original novel and not the film version. Although, I do also adore the film for the cheesy, bucket of laughs that it is.

Either way, fans of cheesy shark media should enjoy this. The artwork is marvellous, the pacing is a bit on the faster side but it works given the different events in the plot, and the ending was neat and tidy, but I’m hoping the sequels will also get a graphic novel adaptation, which would help make the finale for this feel a little less convenient.

All in all, I loved it.