First, Ridley Scott stepped into the comics ring with Mechanical Cake. Now, the director of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather is blessing comic shops with his cinematic visions. I love the smell of Graphic Novels in the morning!
Here's all the news on Francis Ford Coppola's new project:
Abrams ComicArts to Publish Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis as an Original Graphic Novel
Abrams ComicArts is thrilled to announce the debut graphic novel from legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel,
hitting shelves this fall. This stunning 160-page graphic novel offers
readers an immersive new version of Coppola’s iconic cinematic story,
adapted by writer Chris Ryall and Eisner-winning artist Jacob Phillips.
Set in the futuristic city of New Rome, Megalopolis
originally captivated audiences with its masterful filmmaking, becoming
one of Francis Ford Coppola's most widely discussed films. Now, in
graphic novel form, it explores the gripping narrative of idealism
versus corruption. Architect and dreamer Cesar Catilina seeks a utopian
future, while Mayor Franklyn Cicero fights to preserve the status
quo—rife with greed and political warfare. Caught between these powerful
forces is Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose romance with Cesar
tests her loyalty and compels her to redefine her beliefs about what
humanity truly deserves. The film, which features an all-star cast
including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon
Voight, Laurence Fishburne, and Aubrey Plaza, made its world premiere
last year to a 10-minute standing ovation at the prestigious Cannes Film
Festival and was released theatrically and in IMAX globally on
September 27, 2024.
“I
was pleased to put the idea of a graphic novel in the competent hands
of Chris Ryall with the idea that, although it was inspired by my film Megalopolis, it didn’t necessarily have to be limited by it,” said Francis Ford Coppola.
“I hoped the graphic novel would take its own flight, with its own
artists and writer so that it would be a sibling of the film, rather
than just an echo. That’s what I feel Chris, Jacob Phillips and the team
at Abrams ComicArts have accomplished. It confirms my feeling that art can
never be constrained, but rather always a parallel expression, and part
of the bounty we can make available to our patrons, audiences and
readers.”
Chris
Ryall, known for adapting groundbreaking graphic novels from legends
such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Harlan Ellison, brings expert
craftsmanship to this ambitious project. Jacob Phillips, acclaimed
artist behind hits like That Texas Blood and Newburn, infuses the story with visually stunning illustrations that heighten the novel's emotional and cinematic intensity.
“Adapting Francis Ford Coppola's visionary Megalopolis has been an incredible creative thrill,” says writer Chris Ryall.
“Coppola's storytelling challenged and inspired me at every turn, and
collaborating with Jacob Phillips brought new depth to the narrative.
With Abrams ComicArts, we've created something that both honors and
expands the world of the original film.”
“Megalopolis is a giant, awe-inspiring tale which insisted I pushed my artwork to new levels to meet the challenge,” explains artist Jacob Phillips. “A Roman epic in modern day America.”
Joseph Montagne,
Publisher of Abrams ComicArts, expressed his excitement: "Bringing
Francis Ford Coppola’s extraordinary vision to the graphic novel format
is an immense honor for Abrams ComicArts. Coppola’s storytelling genius,
paired with Ryall’s writing and Phillips’ dynamic artistry, makes Megalopolis a true landmark in the graphic novel literary canon."
Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel promises
readers a thrilling journey, proving once again that Coppola remains
one of the most innovative storytellers of our time.
Available October 2025 from Abrams ComicArts.
About the Book
Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel
By Francis Ford Coppola, Adapted by Chris Ryall
Art by Jacob Phillips
Abrams ComicArts | October 2025
U.S. $25.99 | CAN $32.99 | U.K. £18.99
Hardcover | 160 Pages
6.625 x 10.18 Inches | Full-color illustrations throughout
Hardcover ISBN: 9781419787126 | eBook ISBN: 9798896840091
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