Comic Book Myths
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”, by artist Erik Evensen, retells the classic Norse myths in comic form.
The creation of the world.
“Gods of Asgard is a full-length graphic novel interpretation of the Norse myths, drawing on English translations of the original source material. It is a lifelong dream of artist/author Erik Evensen, who realized that although the mythology figures prominently in the world of comics, a true, straightforward adaptation has a never been published.”
The book won a 2007 Xeric Foundation grant which allowed it to be self-published on a national scale. So far the volume has been getting good reviews, including one from Dr. Merrill Kaplan, Assistant Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The Ohio State University.
“Evensen brings comics readers a huge leap closer to the medieval Eddas with his respectful retelling of the Norse Myths. I’m glad to see Gods of Asgard in print.”
You should be able to find “Gods of Asgard” at any well-stocked comic store starting today, or from a variety of online stores. You can also see a five-page preview of the work online. This looks like a fun and accessible entry into the (sometimes complex) world of Norse folklore and mythology.
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