Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1

The first half of Twilight in comics form, drawn by Young Kim. Bella Swan moves from Phoenix to Forks and catches the eye of Edward Cullen, who first seems to hate her and then saves her from a skidding van. She can't forget the impossible strength she saw. After a rescue in Port Angeles and a trail of clues, Bella realizes Edward is a vampire, from a family that only drinks animal blood. The volume ends in the meadow, where Edward shows Bella how his skin sparkles in the sun and they admit how they feel.

1. Behind the scenesMeyer checked every panel

   According to Entertainment Weekly, Stephenie Meyer was deeply involved and reviewed every panel drawn by Korean artist Young Kim.

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2. Behind the scenesA 350,000 first printing

   Yen Press printed 350,000 copies up front, reported as the biggest first printing for a graphic novel in the U.S.

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3. Behind the scenesBlack and white with touches of color

   The art is mostly black and white. Color shows up at chosen moments, like a sunset or Edward's eyes changing color.

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4. Behind the scenesA record and a font fuss

   The volume sold 66,000 copies in its first week and topped the New York Times list. Some critics took issue with the lettering in Times New Roman.

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