Something Like Summer – The Comic: Volume 1
Jay Bell’s bestselling Something Like… series is retold in vivid color, the story now accompanied by Cassy Fallon’s evocative art.
The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before his heart began beating to the rhythm of two words; Tim Wyman.
By all appearances, Tim had the perfect body and ideal life, but when a not-so-accidental collision brings them together, Ben discovers that the truth is rarely so simple. If winning Tim’s heart was an impossible quest, keeping it would prove even harder as family, society, and emotion threaten to tear them apart.
Something Like Summer began life as a critically-acclaimed book that spawned a series of novels and a film adaptation. Now the story is being retold, this time accompanied by full-color illustrations. As a lifelong fan of comics, I wanted to explore the warmth and intimacy of Ben’s relationships utilizing a medium that combines visuals with the written word.
This isn’t a simple retelling. The plot is set in a modern decade, forcing the characters to deal with a different set of circumstances. This allows the story to go in new and unexpected directions, although mostly it’s just a fantastic way of filling your heart with all sorts of incredible feelings, while also getting to see awesome art.
This graphic-novel adaptation is the perfect starting point for newcomers, while those familiar with the novels and movie will discover fresh twists and turns. Experience a love story like no other in our first volume of collected comics!