Heartstopper (graphic novel)

Heartstopper is a young adult LGBTQ+ ongoing graphic novel and webcomic series written and illustrated by British author Alice Oseman.[3][4] It is the subject of the 2022 television series of the same name, directed by Euros Lyn.[5]

Heartstopper
Date
Page count400 pages
Publisher
Creative team
CreatorAlice Oseman
ISBN978-1-62672-772-4

Development

Oseman started publishing Heartstopper on her Tumblr and Tapas in September 2016. It gained significant following, and Oseman decided to start self-publishing physical copies of the first two chapters. On June 20, 2018, she launched a Kickstarter campaign, and within two hours reached the targeted pledge.[6] A few months later in October 2018, Hachette Children's Group acquired the rights to the whole series' physical publishing.[7]

Premise

Heartstopper tells the story of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson as they meet and fall in love.

Characters
  • Charlie Spring
  • Nick Nelson
  • Tao Xu
  • Victoria "Tori" Spring
  • Elle Argent
  • Tara Jones
  • Darcy Olsson
  • Aled Last
  • Benjamin Hope

Volumes

Volume One

Volume One covers chapters 1 and 2 of the self-published version. In it, Charlie and Nick meet for the first time and eventually become friends.

Volume Two

Volume Two covers chapter 3 of the self-published version. In Volume Two, Nick begins to fall for Charlie and questions his sexuality.

Volume Three

Volume Three covers chapter 4 of the self-published version. In Volume Three, Nick and Charlie, now a couple, must navigate their first relationship challenges as well as a school trip to Paris.

Volume Four

Volume Four covers chapter 5 and 6 of the self-published version. In Volume Four, Nick prepares to come out to his father while Charlie battles an eating disorder.

Volume Five

Volume Five will be the last Volume of the graphic novel. It is expected to be released in February 2023.[8]

Adaptation
Main article: Heartstopper (TV series)

An adaptation was first developed when See-Saw Films acquired the rights in July 2019.[9] In January 2021, the production was greenlit by Netflix.[10]

References
  1. Oseman, Alice. "The History". Alice Oseman. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  2. Eyre, Charlotte (31 January 2019). "HCG expands on Oseman's graphic novel series". The Bookseller. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  3. "Heartstopper". Alice Oseman. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  4. "Heartstopper". www.webtoons.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  5. "Heartstopper review – possibly the loveliest show on TV". the Guardian. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  6. "Oseman smashes comic crowdfunding target in two hours". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  7. Eyre, Charlotte (2018-10-02). "HCG to publish Oseman’s online graphic novel". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  8. "How Netflix's Heartstopper Fits Into Alice Oseman's Book Universe". Den of Geek. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  9. White, Peter (2019-07-11). "'Top Of The Lake' Producer See-Saw Films To Adapt Alice Oseman's Graphic Novel Series 'Heartstopper' For TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  10. Rosser, Michael (2021-01-20). "Netflix orders YA adaptation 'Heartstopper' from See-Saw, Euros Lyn". Screen. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
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