Classics such as Macbeth and Henry V have now been turned into graphic novels by a Birmingham entrepreneur
Shakespeare's tales of kings and queens, witches, battles and ghosts are being repackaged in the style of Spiderman, Superman and Batman
Classical Comics founder Clive Bryant, wants to encourage a love of literature among children
Clive Bryant was born and raised in Stechford but now lives in Northampton
Clive Bryant's own interest was sparked by English teacher at Audley Road Boys School, Rev Frank Higgins
Mr Bryant's 11-year-old son Robert and daughter Stephanie, 16, were guinea pigs as the graphic novels developed
Clive Bryant visited the first Birmingham International Comics Show in December 2006 to recruit artists and writers
The likes of Spiderman artist Jon Haward and leading script editors helped to turn the classics into graphic novels
The drawings have been given a seal of approval from Patrick Stewart, one of the world's foremost Shakespearian actors
Readers can choose from Shakespeare's original text, direct translation into modern English or even quick read versions