User:Kathleen C Sims/When the Wind Blows (comics)

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When the Wind Blows is a 1982 graphic novel, created by British artist Raymond Briggs commonly known for its critiques against government issued preparations for nuclear war. Utilizing a cartoonish design, this graphic novel follows retired couple, Jim and Hilda Bloggs, and their journey through surviving a nuclear attack on Britain launched by the Soviet Union. The novel was later adapted for different entertainment types including an animated film, talk-show radio segment, and stage play.

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When the Wind Blows was adapted for the stage in 1983 by Samuel French Inc., only one year after its original comic publication. Concord Theatrics, the parent company to Samuel French Inc., has gone on to adapt other books to plays, such as the famous Animal Farm by George Orwell. The earliest known date for exact script publication date is concluded to be December 1st, 1983 and has since been performed several times.