First Men in the Moon

(Hardback)

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Upon meeting Cavor, a physicist, Bedford, the narrator, becomes deeply intrigued by Cavor's work on a substance that will make spaceflight a reality. The two men design and build a spherical "spaceship" and upon its completion, shoot off into space to be the first men to visit the moon. There they find a desolate wasteland - at least until the Lunar day begins...Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.

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Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English author now best known for his science-fiction novels, such as "The Time Machine", "The First Men in the Moon" and "The Invisible Man". Gerald McCann was a prolific illustrator who drew several titles and painted a number of covers for the Classics Illustrated series. George Woodbridge was an American illustrator best known for his long running contribution to MAD Magazine.