Magnus chase and the gods of asgard is a trilogy of fantasy novels written by american author rick riordan with the subject of norse mythology and published by disneyhyperion. Magnus chase and the gods of asgard book by rick riordan. Evensen is an awardwinning designer, illustrator, graphic novelist, and educator. However, many comic books have borrowed heavily from myths that are much, much older. Erik brodin is the author of the endangered norse gods trilogy, which includes the lost sons of asgard, the well of destiny, and last god standing.
A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths by erik a. Additionally, his work has appeared in smaller portions in image comics invincible, grounded, and fear agent. It is based on norse mythology and is set in the same universe as the camp halfblood chronicles and the kane chronicles series. The private lives of the gods 2007 xeric award winner erik evensen takes a fresh look at some very old stories. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths by evensen, erik a. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths by erik evensen, a fortuitous decision for anybody interested in not just learning, but really experiencing, the tales. Evensen covers the best and most important myths, which are naturally compelling in and of themselves. Gods of asgard is an award winning, fulllength graphic novel of norse mythology. Gods of asgard interview with erik evensen a comic book.
Evensen, mfa curriculum vitae associate professor of design department of design school of art and design 323c applied arts building university of wisconsinstout 712 south broadway street menomonie, wisconsin, 54751 usa 715. Graphic designer, illustrator, graphic novelist, and professor. But he doesnt have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about gods of asgard by erik a. His work has received accolades from graphic design usa, aint it cool news, geeks of doom, and the next generation indie book awards. Featuring the award winning gods of asgard graphic novel by erik evensen. How come the norse gods settled on a horrible doomsday scenario. As a modernization of the epic poem beowulf, it pays homage to heroic myths while incorporating many modern myths and legends, as well. 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, eriks sketchbook diary. There are several novels that he appears in, so on this page weve provided two lists. 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. The more randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. First published in 2007, the 164page graphic novel tells tales of the mythology from creation to ragnarok. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths by.
Comic book myths by jason pitzlwaters september 19, 2007. Gods of asgard by erik evensen, skadi, thor, odin, loki and freyja. Asgard comics memes art kunst comic book comic books performing. Gods of asgard digital comics comics by comixology. Gods of asgard is unrelated to the trilogy of young adult novels of the same name by rick riordan. Gods of asgard comic read gods of asgard comic online in. Gods of asgard by erik a evensen, 9780976902522, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The beast of wolfes bay is a graphic novel by erik evensen, author of the xericwinning gods of asgard. After reading erik evensen s beast of wolfes bay, i was hooked. Ive never liked graphic novels very much, but erik a. Magnus chase and the gods of asgardseries overdrive. Evensen free pdf d0wnl0ad, audio books, books to read, good books to read, cheap books, good books, online books, books online, book. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part one. 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.
The only real complaint i can muster is that i didnt talk to evensen more when i bought it from him at this years midohiocon. Gods of asgard is an awardwinning adaptation of the norse myths by american artist and author erik evensen. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths jetpack press, 2012. Magnus chase and the gods of asgard hardcover boxed set by. 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, erik s sketchbook diary. The series was born from a love for the mythology he grew up with and from asking a bunch of questions, such as. Comic creator erik evensen, author and artist of the books gods of asgard and the beast of wolfes bay, appears at heroes welcome on saturday, january 23, 2016 at 3.
The first book, the sword of summer, was released on october 6, 2015. 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 his graphic novel adaptation of the classic norse myths. Ks in some ways, gods of asgard reminds me of the old classics illustrated comic books that adapted great works of literature. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part four. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part three. Magnus chase and the gods of asgard hardcover boxed set.
Not erik evensen, author and artist of the new graphic novel gods of asgard studio e3. Evensens work has changed my opinion of the entire genre. Ks you portray heimdalls horn as a lur an ancient scandinavian wind instrument instead of the animal horn that appears in many representations. Gods of asgard is a perfect way to introduce people to these ancient accounts of war, love. The first contains all of the fulllength novels in the magnus chase and the gods of asgard series in order by the date that theyre released.
So recently, i was at the great minnesota gettogether to see weird al yankovic in concert and i had a little time to kill. Cartoonist erik evensen adapts norse lore in this xeric awardwinning anthology from jetpack press. If people think of the norse gods at all, they think of marvel comics take on thor. Evensen is an awardwinning designer, illustrator, and graphic novelist, and a professor of design at the university of wisconsinstout. Gods of asgard adapted and illustrated by erik evensen letters by matt talbot. Interdimensional crossrip hardcover collection, oct. Magnus chase and the gods of asgard has 20 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Drawing from the original source material, awardwinning illustrator erik evensen gives us a glimpse into the legendary adventures of thor, odin, loki, and the. The beast of wolfes bay, erik evensen selfpublished, 20 gods of asgard, erik evensen selfpublished, 2007 erik evensen s sketchbook diary, erik evensen selfpublished, 2007 orig. It was a lifelong dream of artistauthor erik evensen, who realized that although norse mythology figures prominently in comics, a true, straightforward adaptation. So it should come as no surprise that i enjoyed 2007 xeric winner gods of asgard by erik evensen. I went to the field museum in chicago to see their vikings exhibit yesterday. Evensen 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Journey to the frozen lands of northern europe, where mighty gods battle fearsome monsters for control of the earth and the worship of mankind. The lost sons of asgard endangered norse gods book 1 ebook.
Gods of asgard is a perfect way to introduce people to these ancient accounts of war, love, avarice, joy and deception. Gods of asgard is a fulllength graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths, drawing on english translations of the original source material. 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. Gods of asgard panel with freyja and odin by erik evensen.
I really liked his take on the beowulf myth, and i liked his art. 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. 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. If you want to know about norse mythology, gods of asgard is a great start. Go berserk for these 12 viking comics publishers weekly. Does lokis visage reflect his own sins, or does it like the canvas in oscar wildes novel hold a mirror to the gods that shows them. I am thrilled to say, this book a 2007 xeric award winner rocks. Gods of asgard, a graphic novel interpretation of the norse. Gods of asgard adapted and illustrated by erik evensen. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Jul 15, 2011 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. As the book progresses, his visage becomes increasingly scarred and corrupted like the painting in the picture of dorian gray. So i headed over to the heritage square to look at the crafty vendors and see what they were selling. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard the norse mythology. It was a lifelong dream of artistauthor erik evensen, who realized that although norse mythology figures prominently in comics, a true, straightforward adaptation has never been published in the united states. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. With james bucky carter, he is the coauthorillustrator of the educational superpowered word study. The second lists any other short stories and series tieins. In one little shop, i spotted a graphic novel called gods of asgard by erik evensen.
Gods of asgard, by artist erik evensen, retells the classic norse myths in. The washington post as he did with the beast of wolfes bay, evensen takes norse myth and makes it accessible to everyone. Interview with erik evensen gods of asgard, part four click here for part three of the interview. It was an amazing exhibit, but the best part for me was seeing my 2007 graphic novel gods of asgard being sold in the gift shop, along tons of other cool viking stuff. Again, evensen, takes norse myth, as he did with beast of wolfes bay, and makes it accessible to everyone. This graphic novel is a black and white 167page treasure that resumes norse myths with great accuracy. It was a lifelong dream of artist author erik evensen, who.
Frey, valkyrie, idunn, bragi, tyr, mimir, hel, hod, balder, skadi, thor, odin, loki, freyja. Go berserk for these 12 viking comics feb 04, 2015. Make no mistake this isnt a gods assuperheroes project or perhaps a gods asvaliant players comic. Drawing from the original norse legends, awardwinning illustrator erik evensen gives us a glimpse into the legendary adventures of thor, odin, loki, and the rest of the norse gods with his graphic novel adaptation of the classic myths.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gods of asgard, a graphic novel interpretation of the. A graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths evensen, erik a. James bucky carter, phd finalist, next gen indie book awards 11. Gods of asgard a graphic novel interpretation of the norse myths graphic novel. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Erik is the authorillustrator of the awardwinning 2007 graphic novel, gods of asgard, and with james bucky carter, he is the coauthorillustrator of superpowered. Erik evensen, author of gods of asgard, on librarything. Drawing from the original souce material, awardwinning. 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. 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. Stories about the gods of asgard, wolves, and doomsday bubble up from magnuss memory. I flipped through it for a moment or two but put it back. Jun 23, 20 this culminated in my purchasing gods of asgard.
But tragedy strikes as the gods of asgard fall not to their mortal foes, but the enemy within. I bought a leather belt carved with runes, so case in point. Jun 09, 2011 ks at the beginning of gods of asgard, loki is young and beautiful. Gods of asgard by abramsen, marcus halvor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As he did with the beast of wolfes bay, evensen takes norse myth and. Gods of asgard by erik evensen softcover 6 x 9, 160 pages, published fall 2007. Gods of asgard by erik evensen, skadi, thor, odin, loki and. The sheer length and quality production materials immediately let you know this is no ordinary comic.
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