The third and final volume of the graphic novel adaptation of Dune , the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert The highly anticipated finale of the graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune comes to an epic conclusion in DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Prophet . The final battle for Arrakis is swiftly approaching. Paul Atriedes has accepted his role as the leader of the Fremen but knows his power over them teeters on the brink--they will either take back their planet or lead a jihad that will consume the entire cosmos. Lady Jessica has become a Reverend Mother and must balance her support of her son with the expectations of the Bene Gesserit Order. Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen has continued to groom his cunning nephew, Feyd-Rautha, to rule the desert planet. All their destinies collide in an epic finale that will change Arrakis--and the universe--forever. Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson conclude their faithful adaptation of the novel Dune with Paul’s manifestation of his great and terrible purpose. Once more illustrators Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín transport readers to the Dune universe in this visual masterpiece that blends classic science fiction with contemporary comics storytelling.

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Frank Herbert (1920–1986) was an American science-fiction writer best known for his novel Dune and its subsequent five sequels. Brian Herbert, the son of Frank Herbert, has written a moving biography of his father, Dreamer of Dune. Brian is also known for his collaborations with author Kevin J. Anderson, with whom he has written multiple sequels and prequels to his father’s landmark 1965 science-fiction novel Dune. Kevin J. Anderson is the author of more than 50 bestsellers. He has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, and the X-Files and, with Brian Herbert, is the co-author of the Dune prequel series. Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín are artists living in Valladolíd, Spain. Allén and Martín have worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant, and DC Comics, with writers such as Matt Fraction, Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Peter Milligan. Bill Sienkiewicz is an Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated artist best known for revamping the style of comic and graphic novel illustration, most notably with Marvel Comics and DC Comics.

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The highly anticipated graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune comes to an epic conclusion in DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Prophet.

Be transported to the Dune universe with this visual masterpiece that blends classic science fiction with contemporary comics storytelling.

Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson conclude their faithful adaptation of the novel Dune with Paul’s manifestation of his great and terrible purpose.

The final battle for Arrakis is swiftly approaching. Paul Atriedes has accepted his role as the leader of the Fremen but knows his power over them teeters on the brink—they will either take back their planet or lead a jihad that will consume the entire cosmos.

Lady Jessica has become a Reverend Mother and must balance her support of her son with the expectations of the Bene Gesserit Order. Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen has continued to groom his cunning nephew, Feyd-Rautha, to rule the desert planet. All their destinies collide in an epic finale that will change Arrakis—and the universe—forever.

Zusammenfassung
The third and final volume of thegraphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert