If you enjoyed Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Dune and want to spend more time in Arrakis, here’s a series of graphic novels out now that tell the story of the original Dune novel /The story of Arrakis before the movie. Boom Studios’ graphic novel series based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s Dune trilogy launches in 2021 and will soon Ending with a final story centered on House Corrino. Dune: House Corrino Volume 1 is now available for pre-order on Amazon and will be released on December 3rd.
If you need to catch up before December, Amazon has some great discounts on the rest of the Dune trilogy. You can also save big on the official graphic novel based on Frank Herbert’s beloved novel that introduced Dune to the world.
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Dune: House Corrino Volume 1 is a 112-page hardcover collection of the first four issues of the House Corrino comic. roll. 2 will conclude the series with a final four issues, but release details have yet to be announced.
You’ll learn more about the Corino family and how it once played an important role in the fate of the universe.
The “Dune Overture” graphic novel series was adapted by original authors Brian Herbert (son of Frank Herbert) and Kevin J. Anderson, with full-color illustrations by Simone Ragazzoni.
Before we dive in, you’ll want to read the first two storylines in the prequel trilogy – check them out below.
Prelude to the Dune graphic novel trilogy
The Dune Prelude trilogy begins with the Atreides, followed by the Harkonnens. The two books are each divided into three volumes, all of which are on sale at Amazon in hardcover. House Corrino will be the shortest of the three adaptations in two volumes. The series moves directly into Frank Herbert’s original Dune novels, so if you want to know more about the background of the main houses featured in the movies, the graphic novel series is certainly worth trying – especially since it’s adapted by the original author.
Of course, if you’re new to Dune, you might want to read the original novel first. They take more time, as the Atreides and Harkonnens are both over 750 pages long, while the Corino family is just under 700 pages long.
Dune trilogy adaptation
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson also adapted a three-part graphic novel based on the original Dune novel. The first two books are eligible for Amazon currently has 50% off B1G1 books on saleso you get two fantastic graphic novels for just $23 (for a total price of $50). If you add the third one to your cart, you can get all three for $38, nearly 50% off the $75 total. It’s worth noting that the first two editions come with slipcases and deluxe editions with high-quality matte pages. Even though they’re not eligible for the Amazon sale, you can still save a ton of cash right now.
Best Dune Book Deals
If you’re a die-hard Dune fan, you should check out Folio Society’s special hardcover edition of Frank Herbert’s original Dune trilogy. This boutique publisher produces high-quality, limited-edition classic novels, and now you can find Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune in its catalog. All three bundled together for $380, which is Very Pricey, but they really stand out.
For a set of Herbert’s beloved trilogy for under $400, check out Dune Legend 3 Deluxe Set Amazon sells it for $80, nearly 50% off the $150 list price. Released last year, the set features hardcover editions of Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune, with vibrant cover art, edge-staining, illustrated endpapers, gold-gilt slipcovers, and reversible dust jackets.
All three deluxe editions are also sold separately, and in case you only want one of them (probably the first one), the book qualifies for the B1G1 50% discount on Amazon.
