The Word is Pretentious...or Lame if you are less fancy.

Anthony injects himself into his own novel. I initially thought, well that's rather pretentious of you...and I was right. This book is not even on the same plane as The Magpie Murders. Read that one instead.

Watch the Original Movies...

This graphic novel plays a third fiddle to the actual novels and original films. Therefore, you should just stick with the films. I found the books to be good, but overlong at times. 

I love Mike Resnick

I don't read a ton of science fiction, but when I do it's often Mike Resnick. This has a gifted interstellar hunter chasing a mythical beast. Standard fare? Maybe. But it is pretty damn good nonetheless.