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Mad Max: Fury Road: The Prelude to the Blockbuster Film! Paperback – September 8, 2015

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 623 ratings

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

The same minds behind the summer’s breakout hit, Mad Max: Fury Road-writer-director George Miller, cowriter Nico Lathouris and cowriter-storyboard artist Mark Sexton-present this series of prequel tales set within the world of the blockbuster film!

In the brutal and lawless Wasteland, witness the rise of the veteran hero turned tyrannical warlord known as Immortan Joe, along with the story of one of his War Boys, the indomitable Nux. Then follow the journey of Furiosa, Joe’s most feared Imperator, and experience the cycle of violence and tragedy as the Road Warrior Max Rockatansky fights to rebuild his Interceptor-the vehicle that ensures his freedom!

Finally, exclusive to this collection, comes the tale of the mighty War Rig and the lives it claimed throughout its wild road battles!

This graphic novel collects MAD MAX: FURY ROAD-MAX #1-2, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD-FURIOSA #1 and MAD MAX: FURY ROAD-NUX & IMMORTAN JOE #1.

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A native of Australia, George Miller made his feature film directing/writing debut with the international success Mad Max (1979), starring Mel Gibson. For his efforts, Miller received AFI nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Miller released his Mad Max reboot in 2015, which was almost six years in the making. Mad Max: Fury Road stars Tom Hardy alongside Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult. He also has written the comic book adaptation of the film for Vertigo/DC Comics.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1401259057
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertigo (September 8, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781401259051
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401259051
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.57 x 0.28 x 10.2 inches
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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
623 global ratings
Top notch artistry and storytelling
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Top notch artistry and storytelling
I couldn't be more pleased with this graphic novel. The artistry is first-rate. The stories are compelling. and it has all of the post-apocalyptic nihilism and road-roaring rage of the movies, as well as the tough heart of the movie protagonists and heartlessness of the bad guys.The movie started with some clear gaps that needed answering, and this book answers those. For instance, what was the story behind the "brides" and how Furiosa came to protect them? Or what's the backstory on Immortan Joe? The graphic novel also tells us the background for Nux, a couple novel stories for Max before he came to the movie, and even a chapter on the history of the War Rig!Not only does it have the movie director, George Miller, at the helm, but veteran Mad Max storyboarder and artist Mark Sexton contributing to the art. Any fan of Mad Max should purchase and read this at once!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
I couldn't be more pleased with this graphic novel. The artistry is first-rate. The stories are compelling. and it has all of the post-apocalyptic nihilism and road-roaring rage of the movies, as well as the tough heart of the movie protagonists and heartlessness of the bad guys.

The movie started with some clear gaps that needed answering, and this book answers those. For instance, what was the story behind the "brides" and how Furiosa came to protect them? Or what's the backstory on Immortan Joe? The graphic novel also tells us the background for Nux, a couple novel stories for Max before he came to the movie, and even a chapter on the history of the War Rig!

Not only does it have the movie director, George Miller, at the helm, but veteran Mad Max storyboarder and artist Mark Sexton contributing to the art. Any fan of Mad Max should purchase and read this at once!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch artistry and storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
I couldn't be more pleased with this graphic novel. The artistry is first-rate. The stories are compelling. and it has all of the post-apocalyptic nihilism and road-roaring rage of the movies, as well as the tough heart of the movie protagonists and heartlessness of the bad guys.

The movie started with some clear gaps that needed answering, and this book answers those. For instance, what was the story behind the "brides" and how Furiosa came to protect them? Or what's the backstory on Immortan Joe? The graphic novel also tells us the background for Nux, a couple novel stories for Max before he came to the movie, and even a chapter on the history of the War Rig!

Not only does it have the movie director, George Miller, at the helm, but veteran Mad Max storyboarder and artist Mark Sexton contributing to the art. Any fan of Mad Max should purchase and read this at once!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018
The only people who seem to dislike this comic collection are radical feminists. That tells you everything you need to know.

Oh the story doesn't fit your narrative and Furiosa doesn't approve of coat hangar abortions? Cry me a river. The Furiosa comic was actually a fascinating commentary on the way knowledge exacerbates the thirst for freedom. No matter how relatively pampered the living conditions of the wives were, they still sought out freedom. Even if they would die in the wasteland, at least it would be on their terms. The illustrations, story telling, and message were excellent in my opinion.

The rest of the comics were great as well, however, I believe the Furiosa comic is unjustly getting a bad reputation. Therefore, I am only taking the time to share my thoughts on it alone.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
I'm excited to read the back stories. I actually didn't know this was a comic book, because it gives you the option of comic or paperback so I thought paperback meant like book form. But it's a comic haha, either way I'm excited to start it.

Giving it a 4/5 because the book has a small dent on the cover.
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4.0 out of 5 stars What a lovely comic...
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
I'm excited to read the back stories. I actually didn't know this was a comic book, because it gives you the option of comic or paperback so I thought paperback meant like book form. But it's a comic haha, either way I'm excited to start it.

Giving it a 4/5 because the book has a small dent on the cover.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
awesome for collectors
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
I think it was great for setting up the back story of immortan Joe and Furyosa and some other characters. It also gives a back story on the little girl that shows up to max throughout the movie which is almost the exact same story as the Mad Max game. I feel the game was better with that part but besides that the graphic novel is good.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
Mediocre.. I really wanted this to be shiny and chrome but the art is meh and the stories didn't really do anything for me and it felt really unnecessary. I was hoping for some massive insight into the immersive world and instead got some tidbits and trivia.

Spoiler alert

When Joe and his crew were taking the Citadel they couldn't climb the walls of the because snipers. So they sent a lizard to climb up there with a rope tied to it's back but the lizard wouldn't go on it's own accord so they cut off someone's finger and hung it in front of the lizard to motivate it to move up the cliff.

So a few things here.. he has an army of people he's feeding why not just use a piece of food instead? Naw.. so the lizard climbs the cliff with the rope.. then what.. does the lizard tie the rope to the top? Nope.. so now you have an untied rope attached to a lizard and someone else now needs to climb up there to tie it up.. but remember snipers and if someone has to climb up to tie the rope and can evade the snipers then why didn't this person just carry the rope up in the first place so that dude could keep his finger? Finally great they have a rope everyone is going to climb but what about the snipers?

Just not loving it, it felt half baked.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022
What a impressive collection of graphic/comic book short stories, detailing the prequel to one of the top ten action films of all time. With stories overseen by the creator himself, George Miller, this is a must own for anyone who loved the film. You not only get a detailed introduction from George Miller's storyboard artist about the four tales in the book, but a bonus story, The War Rig, which is exclusive to this collection. While the artwork differs from each story, one - if not more - of the styles is sure to please your taste. You get more background not only on Max, but Immortan Joe and Furiosa. Short of watching a new Max Max film, this is as close as fans will get to having new material from this groundbreaking franchise. Obviously recommended.
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Edward
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2023
Fast shipping, excellent quality, great price.
Jörn Schmidt
5.0 out of 5 stars Geile Zusatzinfos!
Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2022
Eine coole Sammlung verschiedener Vorgeschichten zu Charakteren und Fahrzeugen des Films. Hab den Film neulich mal wieder geschaut, den Podcast zur Minütlichen Analyse gefunden und der hatte als Gast Mark Saxton.
Fand ich super.
Warmachine
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Reviewed in France on April 18, 2022
A must to be read before to watch the movie. I liked it. Could be cool to do a movie with these 5 comics.
Sayan Biswas
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy from Amazing_buy
Reviewed in India on November 2, 2020
Don't buy from Amazing_buy. The seller has one defective copy which he is selling over(that's why it says "only one left in stock"). I ordered it so I know. It is cheap from this particular seller for this reason. Do yourself a favour and spend some more on a perfect copy. It's a must have book for every Mad Max fan.
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Lemmy Medrano
5.0 out of 5 stars Down Fury Road...!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 9, 2018
Para todos aquellos que se quedaron con preguntas acerca de ciertos detalles del filme "Mad Max: Fury Road", este cómic les dará todas las respuestas.

Aquí podemos encontrar referencias a otros filmes de Mad Max (cómo en el caso del enfrentamiento en el nuevo Thunderdome en Gas Town) y los detalles que conectan directamente con "Fury Road", así cómo también las historias de Immortan Joe, Furiosa y Nux. Como extra, podemos encontrar las historias de como fueron creados los vehículos que aparecen en el filme, más que nada, su origen dentro de la historia.

Una lectura breve, pero muy entretenida, y que al menos para mí, tiene los elementos para leerlo una y otra vez sin aburrirte. Como fan de la saga, te puedo asegurar, que si tú lo eres, no te va a defraudar. ¡¡¡5 estrellas de calificación!!!

Recomendable 100 % para quienes se inician en la saga de Mad Max y para ¨Fans From Hell".
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