Gods of asgard is a perfect way to introduce people to these ancient accounts of war, love. Erik is the authorillustrator of the graphic novels gods of asgard and the beast of wolfes bay, and the 2003 web comic, erik s sketchbook diary. After reading erik evensen s beast of wolfes bay, i was hooked. Now, erik evensen has produced a new look at the old gods in god of asgard, one of the most ambitious graphic novel projects of recent years. A scifiadventurecomedy story about a couple of nerds consulting on a homicide, who find out the killer might not exactly be human. Not erik evensen, author and artist of the new graphic novel gods of asgard studio e3. Nov 15, 2016 gods of asgard award winning graphic novel written and illustrated by erik evensen. With james bucky carter, he is the coauthorillustrator of the educational superpowered word study. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part two. Gods of asgard by abramsen, marcus halvor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
If you want to know about norse mythology, gods of asgard is a great start. Frey, valkyrie, idunn, bragi, tyr, mimir, hel, hod, balder, skadi, thor, odin, loki, freyja. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Gods of asgard, a graphic novel interpretation of the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about gods of asgard by erik a. The beast of wolfes bay is a 20 graphic novel by xeric winner erik evensen, author of gods of asgard.
Drawing from the original source material, awardwinning illustrator erik evensen gives us a glimpse into the legendary adventures of thor, odin, loki, and the rest of the norse gods. With the sequel to marvels blockbusting thor due in theaters this november, interest in norse mythology is bound to explode. I really liked his take on the beowulf myth, and i liked his art. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths at. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths by erik a. Evensen is an awardwinning designer, illustrator, graphic novelist, and educator. Erik is the authorillustrator of the graphic novels gods of asgard and the beast of wolfes bay, and the 2003 web comic, eriks sketchbook diary. Gods of asgard is a perfect way to introduce people to these ancient accounts of war, love, avarice, joy and deception. The only real complaint i can muster is that i didnt talk to evensen. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard the norse mythology. Comic book myths by jason pitzlwaters september 19, 2007. Now, erik evensen has created a brand new consider the old gods in god of asgard, probably the most ambitious graphic novel projects of latest years. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths evensen, erik a. I must have read that book a hundred times, and they had such a great ability to make sense out of abstract concepts.
As he did with the beast of wolfes bay, evensen takes norse myth and makes it accessible to everyone. Magnus chase and the gods of asgardseries overdrive. May 26, 2011 interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part one gods of asgard is an awardwinning adaptation of the norse myths by american artist and author erik evensen. Ken mcfarlene journey to the frozen lands of northern europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind. Evensen s art is decent although im not the best judge. Teaching words and word parts through comics maupin house, 20, and recently illustrated a short story in idw publishings popular. Gods of asgard is a fulllength graphic novel interpretation of the norse scandinavian. The sheer length and quality production materials immediately let you know this is no ordinary comic. Long this annual should be used as an example to other publishers of what annuals should be. Gods of asgard adapted and illustrated by erik evensen.
As a modernization of the epic poem beowulf, it pays homage to heroic myths while incorporating many modern myths and legends, as well. So when chuck gave me a copy of gods of asgard, knowing that im a fan of both the marvel universe take on asgard as well as mythology in general, i was very happy to take a look. Gods of asgard by erik evensen, skadi, thor, odin, loki and freyja. Erik evensen is raising funds for the beast of wolfes bay. Gods of asgard is an award winning, fulllength graphic novel of norse mythology. Gods of asgard, a graphic novel interpretation of the norse.
Ks you portray heimdalls horn as a lur an ancient scandinavian wind instrument instead. Drawing from the original souce material, awardwinning illustrator erik evensen gives us a glimpse into the legendary adventures of thor, odin, loki, and the rest of the norse gods with this graphic novel adaptation of the classic norse myths. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths jetpack press, 2012, the beast of wolfes bay evensen creative, 20, and superpowered word study. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Gods of asgard panel with freyja and odin by erik evensen.
The washington post as he did with the beast of wolfes bay, evensen takes norse myth and makes it accessible to everyone. It is based on norse mythology and is set in the same universe as the camp halfblood chronicles and the kane chronicles series. Gods of asgard interview with erik evensen a comic book. Saga boks nettbutikk har som mal a kunne tilby et bredt utvalg av boker og andre produkter innenfor feltet vikingtid og sagalitteratur. Drawing from the original source material, awardwinning illustrator erik evensen gives us a glimpse into the legendary adventures of journey to the frozen lands of northern europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind.
In some notes at the end of the book, he explained that he chose to portray the gods and goddesses of asgard. The washington post as he did with the beast of wolfes bay, evensen takes. Gods of asgard by erik evensen softcover 6 x 9, 160 pages, published fall 2007. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part one. Ks in some ways, gods of asgard reminds me of the old classics illustrated comic books that adapted great works of literature. Gods of asgard is unrelated to the trilogy of young adult novels of the same name by rick riordan, and predates that series by eight years. Im not that artistic, nor am i a connoisseur of comic book art. The private lives of the gods 2007 xeric award winner erik evensen takes a fresh look at some very old stories. Erik is the authorillustrator of the awardwinning 2007 graphic novel, gods of asgard, and with james bucky carter, he is the coauthorillustrator of superpowered word study, an educational comics workbook. It was a lifelong dream of artistauthor erik evensen, who realized that. The stories are told crisply and simply with little explanation. Gods of asgard journey to the frozen lands of northern europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind. Ken mcfarlane journey to the frozen lands of northern europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind. So it should come as no surprise that i enjoyed 2007 xeric winner gods of asgard by erik evensen.
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First published in 2007, the 164page graphic novel tells tales of the mythology. The beast of wolfes bay is a graphic novel by erik evensen, author of the xericwinning gods of asgard. For those of my readers who are of the heathen persuasion, or fans of mythology in general, a new graphic novel has been released today that may be right up your alley. Gods of asgard is a fulllength graphic novel interpretation of the norse scandinavian myths, drawing on several english translations of the original source material. First published in 2007, the 164page graphic novel tells tales of the mythology from creation to ragnarok. Gods of asgard comic read gods of asgard online for free. With james bucky carter, he is the coauthorillustrator of. The beast of wolfes bay graphic novel trailer youtube. If people think of the norse gods at all, they think of marvel comics take on thor. Gods of asgard by erik evensen, skadi, thor, odin, loki and. Gods of asgard by erik a evensen, 9780976902522, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part four click here for part three of the interview. The nonpublic lives from the gods 2007 xeric award champion erik evensen requires a fresh take a look at some early tales.
He is the authorillustrator of the awardwinning 2007 graphic novel, gods of asgard, the 20 graphic novel, the beast of wolfes bay, and the 2003 web comic. His work has received accolades from graphic design usa, aint it cool news, geeks of doom, and the next generation indie book awards. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gods of asgard comic read gods of asgard comic online in. Featuring the award winning gods of asgard graphic novel by erik evensen. Erik is the authorillustrator of the awardwinning 2007 graphic novel, gods of asgard, and with james bucky carter, he is the coauthorillustrator of superpowered word study, an educational. Graphic designer, illustrator, graphic novelist, and professor. Journey to the frozen lands of northern europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind. Again, evensen, takes norse myth, as he did with beast of wolfes bay, and makes it accessible to everyone. Gods of asgard is an awardwinning adaptation of the norse myths by american artist and author erik evensen. Oct 31, 2007 if people think of the norse gods at all, they think of marvel comics take on thor.
I bought a leather belt carved with runes, so case in point. Gods of asgard adapted and highlighted by erik evensen letters by matt talbot additional inks by ken mcfarlane printed by studio e3 onpurchase date. Gods of asgard a graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths graphic novel. Gods of asgard adapted and illustrated by erik evensen letters by matt talbot.
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