The Merchant of Venice #1

The Merchant of Venice — Candlewick Press

Issue: #1

Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio’s heartfelt efforts -- and a clever intervention by Portia -- will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh." Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s more controversial plays...

Creators: William Shakespeare, Gareth Hinds

Characters: Shylock