Arriving in September, Ablaze Publishing will release Kalevala: The Graphic Novel, the epic tale that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted by Sami Makkonen.
KALEVALA: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, Story and Art by Sami Makkonen · SRP: $29.99 · 312 Pages · ISBN: 978-1-68497-228-9 · For Mature Readers · Available Sept 24, 2024
A stunning comic adaptation of the epic The Kalevala, which inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write The Lord of the Rings. It’s the foundational epic of the fantasy genre.
The story tells of the adventures and fates of wizard Väinämöinen, warrior Lemminkäinen, blacksmith Ilmarinen and other larger-than- life characters seeking love, riches, and magic in the faraway lands of the ancient North.
This is a bold approach to The Kalevala by an established talent — visually powerful and accessible.
Sami Makkonen is internationally renowned and is a recipient of the Sarjas Award for Best Fantasy Fiction. He also has been nominated for the Ghastly Awards for his horror work.
