2 October 2007. The plot remains the same as the book's except some minor details. Some characters' appearances differed from their description in the book; Holly Short's hair is longer than described in the book and a darker brown, as opposed to the reddish brown described in the book, and her skin appears noticeably lighter than the nut-brown coffee-like complexion she had previously been described as possessing. Haven City's roof is stalactites and rock as opposed to the computer-generated sky described by the book. The graphic novel does not contain many word balloons, showing each character's story in first-person. Graphic novels for subsequent books in the series were released in 2009, 2013, and 2014. Later, in 2019, in promotion of the upcoming 2020 film, Disney released a new version of the graphic novel, this time adapted by Michael Moreci and drawn by Stephen Giplin. It skims over the therapist reports and cuts out the second scene of Artemis and his mother for pacing. Publication history References Citations Sources Colfer, Eoin. (2001). Artemis Fowl. Viking Children's Books. Paperback: External links Artemis Fowl Book Covers From Around The World Artemis Fowl Confidential's Graphic Novel Page – Containing example frames from the graphic novel, proof copy covers and more information Artemis Fowl Confidential Interview with Giovanni Rigano, the artist. 2001 Irish novels 2001 fantasy novels Science fantasy novels Artemis Fowl books British Book Award-winning works Viking Press books 2001 children's books Irish novels adapted into films Puffin Books books Novels adapted into comics Works set in country houses