Critical reaction from both the gaming community and the comic book community was positive. UGO Networks praised the novel, citing the wealth of contributions from recognized artists and the strength of the material in fleshing out the Halo universe as the work's greatest strength. They gave it an overall grade of B+. [21][22] Mike Deeley of Comics Bulletin lauded the book for the diverse range of storytelling and art styles that lent the Halo Graphic Novel the feel of an anthology yet still retained a cohesive whole.[23] Other areas that received particular attention included Tsutomu Nihei's work on Breaking Quarantine for its vivid imagery and its focus on visual storytelling in lieu of any dialogue.[24]
Some reviewers expressed their disappointment at the novel's focus on minor characters and events, with the presence of the Master Chief—the central character of the Halo series and its most iconic figure—limited to featuring in artwork and a brief appearance in the first story.[25] On the other hand, GameTrailers praised Bungie for having the moxie to not focus on the major character.[24] Each publication had their own opinions on the weakest story in the collection; both IGN and GameTrailers thought that "Armor Testing" had the least emotional impact, although its surprise ending and art were well done.[22][24]
Upon release, the Halo Graphic Novel proved to be a "rare hit" for the games-to-comics genre,[26] debuting at #2 on both the Nielsen BookScan and Diamond sales charts.[27] At least 100,000 copies were rumored to have been published,[26] and the comic continued to be one of the top-selling graphic novels months after its debut.[28] The success of the novel led Marvel Comics and Bungie Studios to announce a four-issue monthly Halo comic series at San Diego Comic-Con 2006 called Halo: Uprising.[1] Despite delays, the first issue of the limited series was released on August 22, 2007.[29]
The Hakluyts were of Welsh extraction, rather than Dutch as is often suggested.[2] According to antiquary John Leland, the family took its name from the forest of Cluyd in Radnorshire.[3] They appear to have settled in Herefordshire in England around the 13th century. The family established itself at Yatton,[4][5][6] and must have ranked amongst the principal landowners of the county. A person named Hugo Hakelute, who may have been an ancestor or relative of Richard Hakluyt, was elected Member of Parliament for the borough of Yatton in 1304 or 1305,[7] and between the 14th and 16th centuries five individuals surnamed "de Hackluit" or "Hackluit" were Sheriffs of Herefordshire. A man named Walter Hakelut was knighted in the 34th year of Edward I (1305), and in 1349 Thomas Hakeluyt was chancellor of the diocese of Hereford. Records also show that a Thomas Hakeluytt was in the wardship of Henry VIII (reigned 1509–1547) and Edward VI (reigned 1547–1553).[5]
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