Kalevala: The Graphic Novel av Sami Makkonen

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<DIV><P>BEFORE THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, AND GAME OF THRONES THERE WAS THE EPIC THAT INSPIRED IT ALL! </P><P></P><P>A stunning comic adaptation of the Finnish epic The Kalevala, which inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write The Lord of the Rings. It''s the foundational epic of the fantasy genre. </P><P></P><P>The story tells of the adventures and fates of wizard V¿¿inen, warrior Lemmink¿en, blacksmith Ilmarinen and other larger-than-life characters seeking love, riches, and magic in the faraway lands of the ancient North. </P><P> </P><P>This is a bold approach to by an established talent ¿ visually powerful and accessible. </P><P></P><P>Creator Sami Makkola brings the Kalevala adaptation to a whole new level, emphasizing the elements of horror in the story, which are often left in the background when the main events of Kalevala are discussed. </P><P></P><P>Internationally renowned, Makkola is best known for his four volumes of the Eisner Award nominated Hatter M series, which has mad