Beowulf - by Santiago Garcia (Paperback)

About the Book

"Published by agreement with Astiberri Ediciones"--Copyright page.

Book Synopsis

"Wholly unique and metal as hell, this take on Beowulf is endearing, strange, and compelling." --AIPT

The classic epic poem that has endured for a thousand years is given new life as a graphic novel.

This graphic novel adaptation faithfully follows the original story for a new version that is neither revisionist nor postmodern, but captures the tone and important details of the poem, translating its potent, epic resonance and melancholy into a contemporary comic that isn't standard swords and sorcery or heroic fantasy fare, but rather an ancient story with a modern perspective that remains respectful of the source material.

BEOWULF tells of the tale of a Scandinavian hero in lands that would become what is now Denmark and Sweden. A monster, Grendel, has arrived in the kingdom of the Danes, devouring its men and women for over a decade until Beowulf arrives to save them.

SANTIAGO GARCIA and DAVID RUBIN unite to bring forward the myth of Beowulf, which has endured for a thousand years, inspired an epic poem, become a foundational piece of English literature, and influenced generations of authors: from J.R.R. Tolkien and Seamus Heaney to a multitude of Hollywood screenwriters.

Review Quotes

"A vibrant, visually stunning adaptation that shows why this story has stayed alive for over 1,000 years."-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

About the Author

Santiago Garcia (Trajano Bermúdez) has degrees in journalism and art history from Complutense University of Madrid and the Autonomous University of Madrid, respectively. He is a writer, editor, critic, and translator. He has translated Spanish Spider-Man, X-Men, and Calvin and Hobbes editions, and he's edited several anthologies.