The Ballad of Halo Jones: Complete Edition

The Classic 2000 AD Graphic Novel, in Full-Cast Audio for the First Time

By: Alan Moore, Ian Gibson

Narrated by: Ellie Kendrick, Kemah Bob, Michael Fenton Stevens, Sheila Atim, Yaz Zadeh

Brought to you by Penguin.

"The production and flow of the story is brilliantly done and this is easily one of the best adaptations of the story we've ever seen." - Starburst Magazine

A galaxy-spanning story and comics' first bona fide feminist space opera, The Ballad of Halo Jones is the first true epic to grace the bibliography of arguably the greatest comic book writer the world has ever known.

Bored and frustrated with her life in 50th-century leisure-ghetto housing estate 'The Hoop', 18-year-old everywoman Halo Jones yearns for the infinite sights and sounds of the universe. Pledging to escape on a fantastic voyage, she sets in motion events unimaginable; a spell on a luxury space-liner, a brush with an interstellar war - Halo Jones faces hardship and adventure in the name of freedom in the limitless cosmos.

Featuring Sheila Atim as Halo Jones, alongside Ellie Kendrick, Kemah Bob, Michael Fenton Stevens and Yaz Zadeh, with an exciting accomplished cast, existing fans of Halo and newcomers alike will be transported to The Hoop and beyond in an immersive listening experience like no other.

"The result is simply stunning." - Starburst Magazine

© 2007 Rebellion 2000 AD Ltd (P) Penguin Audio and Rebellion Publishing 2021

Solid adaptation of a classic

This is a decent adaptation of the 2000ad classic. The performances are strong and sound and music complimentary. Chapter three works very well for the format. The down side is that this is a little too faithfull to the comic, a little extra narration in chapters one and two would have helped clarify what was going on in a couple of places.
Given the short run time, I'd have liked more from this to justify the price, such as behind the scenes interviews. That said, this is a 2000AD classic with Alan Moore bringing his creative brilliance, well worth a listen.

A faithful reading

This is a very faithful adaptation and the voice acting is well executed. I really enjoyed this and fans of the graphic novel will enjoy this performance.