Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur (Heroies & Heroines) - Hardcover

Lee, Tony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076364644X ISBN 13: 9780763646448

Publisher: Candlewick, 2011

Synopsis

The Arthurian legend springs to life in another powerhouse graphic novel from the creators of OUTLAW: THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD.

Arthur Pendragon was raised in obscurity, but fate will not leave him to the shadows. In a moment of desperate need, he draws a legendary sword from its stonebed and commences the life he was born to lead. A series of adventures sparked by the elusive wizard Merlin launches Arthur through love and betrayal, domination and defeat, and toward the prophesied end awaiting him. Merging a faithful retelling with dynamic illustrations, EXCALIBUR invites long-time fans to relive the legend and those new to the story to experience it up close in a vivid graphic adventure.

About this title

About the Author:

Tony Lee, a prolific comic book writer, has worked on the titles X-MEN, DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE, STARSHIP TROOPERS, and OUTLAW: THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD. He has also written for radio, television, and national newspapers. He lives in England.

Sam Hart is a comic book illustrator who has worked on STARSHIP TROOPERS, BROTHERS: THE FALL OF LUCIFER and OUTLAW: THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD. He lives in Brazil.

Review:

Visually striking portrait of the heroic legend. Brilliantly retold by author Tony Lee and imaginatively captured by illustrator Sam Hart, this is not to be missed! * Wordsmith * "Hart captures it all with intense, shadow- and light-filled artwork, bringing an exciting, gritty visualisation to the book's balance of gruff romance, and loads of sword-swinging action. * Booklist *

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 076364644X
• ISBN 13: 9780763646448
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144
• Illustrator: Hart Sam