 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 + . 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 . 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 . 
