Monte Cristo coming in English!

I'm excited to announce that my graphic novel MONTE CRISTO — a modern update of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel transposed to post-9/11 America, brilliantly illustrated by Mario Alberti — will be published in English by Magnetic Press later this year.

Our Kickstarter begins today and will run through April 12. You can preorder the English edition (hardcover or digital, 224 pages), comprising the complete trilogy originally published by Glénat in French, along with various signed, limited-edition add-ons and bundles, from the Kickstarter page.

The French website Les Sentiers de l'Imaginaire, in its review, wrote: "Mario Alberti's work is remarkable in every way... Resolutely modern... Romantic, captivating and truly original. Jordan Mechner appropriates this masterpiece by Alexandre Dumas to create an intelligent and daring adaptation."

Last week, my graphic novel memoir Replay was published in English by First Second Books. I'm delighted to now be able to share Monte Cristo, as well, with English-speaking fans who've enjoyed my video games like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and The Last Express. I'm excited for you to discover what I've been up to lately.


Jordan Mechner is an author, graphic novelist, screenwriter and video game designer, best known as the creator of Prince of Persia. This is his website.

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