Nerdspecial Graphic Novel Evaluate: King Arthur & the Women of the Lake
Revealed by: Black Panel Press
Written by: Vincent Pompetti
Illustrated by: Vincent Pompetti
ISBN: 9781990521300
Ages: 12+
The Legends of King Arthur and Camelot are well-known to most individuals by the age of 10, whether or not by way of such Disney classics as The Sword within the Stone, or by storytelling in school. Whereas a well-known and widespread hero, Arthur Pendragon and his Knights of the Spherical Desk do have roots in British historical past, which solely give the story extra gravitas. Even you studying this evaluation might most certainly identify 3 or 4 names related to the tales.
So why a brand new graphic novel about one thing printed so usually earlier than? Vincent Pompetti, a French graphic novel author and illustrator, has a ardour for bringing new readers to expertise historical past and lore. Beforehand masking the Golden Age of Piracy in addition to Caesar and the Gallic Wars, Pompetti shines not solely together with his story pacing and dialogue, but additionally with a stunning watercolor artstyle.
Whereas studying by way of this, I used to be shocked to seek out among the particulars completely different that I remembered. Instance: Lancelot and Guinevere don’t discover love in one another, however merely cross data from Avalon, the place he’s a Knight, to her to provide to Arthur, solely being accused of affection by a overzealous Christian Bishop; however that’s a part of the appeal of this launch. Taking tales you already know and love, and giving them a brand new look and spin makes them gratifying another time. I actually loved diving again deep into the legends of King Arthur & the Women of the Lake.
Ages 12+
ADAM FISHER, Reference Affiliate
Adam Fisher has labored for greater than a decade at Lane Libraries in Fairfield, Ohio, the place he’s a Reference Affiliate. He creates and leads programming for all ages, manages the graphic novel, sci-fi/fantasy, and journal collections at his department, and has just lately seen nice success together with his self-created Escape Room packages. He writes critiques for every little thing he reads and could be discovered on Goodreads @FisherAd80 and on Twitter @adamreadscomics.
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