The ring of the nibelung comic book

The ring of the nibelung comic read the ring of the. Shop the finest comics, books, graphic novels, zines, and more. Craig russell sees the ring as a crucial evolutionary step in the development of superheroes as we know them. Apr 18, 2010 the male superhero with the closest ties to the ring is marvels thor. Includes behindthescenes production art, notes by the artist, and scans of original art. The ring of the nibelung 2014 books graphic novels comics. It can be a slow read at times, with characters that speak with antiquarian gravitas befitting the operatic tradition. Craig russells 14issue ring of the nibelung from dark horse. Nov 29, 2018 the ring of the nibelung is for those who adore russells intricate and iconic style, a style which harks back to a time when it was becoming clear that comic books were giving birth to contemporary mythology.

The legend of sigurd and gudrun is a narrative poem by j. An opera fan, he has even spoken to gatherings of socalled ring nuts, extreme fans of the ring cycle. Comic titles and artwork are and their respective owners. Russell, whose recent credits include hellboy and coraline, penned his own comic book version of the ring, a twovolume series published in 2002 by dark horse comics that he considers the most personal project of his career. Craig russells the ring of the nibelung written by the wagnerian on sunday, 16 june 20 4. In 1980, comic book veteran roy thomas penned several issues of the mighty thor that incorporate major plot points from all. Then they looked at it and saw that it was a comic book and they thought, eh, ill give it to my nephew, he likes comics. The whole reason i was doing the book was to have the two ring stories sidebyside. Comic book artist gil kane illustrates richard wagners four ring operas in a graphic style which makes music all its own. The cycle premiered at the wagner festival theater in bayreuth, august 14th17th, 1876, though the first two sections of the work had already appeared at the. Find the value of the dc comic ring of the nibelung. Aug 19, 2014 really great graphic comic book version of wagners ring of the nibelungen. True, but this book was going to have two adaptations of wagners ring cycle. Operatic fantasy meets sequential art in russells adaptation.

Philip craig russell born october 30, 1951 is an american comics artist, writer, and illustrator. The male superhero with the closest ties to the ring is marvels thor. The operas were first performed in sequence in 1876 and collectively are often referred to as the ring cycle. Craig russell, which follows the progression of wagners 4part opera cycle. You must take something painstakingly created to fit precisely in one particular medium, and rework it to fit precisely into another medium that tells its story in a radically different way. Anthonys comic book art for sale artwork the ring of. Read the ring of the nibelung comic online free and high quality. Russell, whose recent credits include hellboy and coraline, penned his own comicbook version of the ring, a twovolume series published in 2002 by dark horse comics that he considers the most personal project of his career. The ring of the nibelung hc profile dark horse comics. However, the pictures in the book were so blurry and so dark as to have much of the illustration obscured. The works are based loosely on characters from the norse sagas and the nibelungenlied. I havent used the deck for any readings at this point but thats not to say that i wont.

Jan 21, 2019 this epic, megasized book collects four volumes of dark horse comics the ring of the nibelung, a graphic novel adaptation by p. Beginning in 2000, dark horse comics published russells adaptation of richard wagners operatic cycle, the ring of the nibelung as 14 comic books. Craig russells the ring of the nibelung the wagnerian. In places, wagner tells the story with the orchestra, using leitmotifs fragments of melody that convey emotions and themes as they recur in varying contexts. His work has won multiple harvey and eisner awards. The cards and the guidebook tell the story of the ring of nibelung. Book gn the ring of the nibelung 2014 the ring of the nibelung 2014 graphic novel, d a r k h o r s e. Richard wagners fouropera cycle the ring of the nibelung is a classic in the world of opera.

Now it becomes a classic in the world of comics in the ring, an epic story. The ring of the nibelung 2014 the ring of the nibelung 2014. The ring of the nibelung book one dc vf oe1601 ebay. Creator martin nodell has cited richard wagners opera cycle the ring of the nibelung and the sight of a trainmans green railway lantern as inspirations for. If you like historically important stories andor modern comics and have any interest in the other, or their fusion, then you could do a lot worse than checking out this book. Comics graphic works fantasy comics comic books comic books, strips, etc. The ring of the nibelung 2014 english cbr 449 pages hd. The ring of the nibelung is for those who adore russells intricate and iconic style, a style which harks back to a time when it was becoming clear that comic books were giving birth to contemporary mythology. Aug 20, 2014 collects the ring of the nibelung volumes 1 and 2. Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the lives of great.

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Craig russell of richard wagners famous opera of the same name. Browse issues from the comic book series, the ring of the nibelung, from dc comics. The graphics are mostly welldone and the writing appropriately archaicsounding. If this is incorrect, please update your payment information. Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the lives of great warriors are ruined, and murder after murder is committed in the name of love and gold. The ring of the nibelung dark horse digital comics. Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the lives of great warriors are ruined, and murder after murder is comm. The cycle premiered at the wagner festival theater in bayreuth, august 14th17th, 1876, though the first two sections of the work had already appeared at the munich court opera in 1869 and 1870. Get the jump on new items at anthonys comic book art. The whole reason i was doing the book was to have the two ring stories. The artwork is excellent, the coloring appropriate. The eisner awardwinning series, collected in one volume, presents one of the grandest stories of western civilization, now one of the most explosive epics in the history of comics.

Craig russell sees the ring as a crucial evolutionary step in the development of superheroes as we know them today. Really great graphic comic book version of wagners ring of the nibelungen. Russell was the first mainstream comic book creator to come out as openly. Craig russell adapts richard wagners epic opera cycle, the ring of the nibelung. This epic, megasized book collects four volumes of dark horse comics the ring of the nibelung, a graphic novel adaptation by p. Heres how you can get the most out of this great book. The horned god collectors edition, available in print from rebellion publishing and 2000 ad on september 3.

I also read the graphic novel available on amazon in order to familiarize myself with the story. The ring of the nibelung read now checkout preordered manage preorders unavailable for purchase in your credit card on file lists an address in. This is a highly entertaining adaptation of the ring on the nibelung. This amazing epic of the norse gods, based on wagners opera is presented in a massive 448paqe graphic novel. This is for a comic book the ring of the nibelung book one dc vf oe1601. This book was such a great idea combining the script of the ring of nibelung with the illustrations arthur rackham created. To me, this is a collectors item, yet i obtained this one inexpensivelya former library book. With 450 pages to its name, this is a doorstop of a graphic novel and equally as engrossing. Includes behind the scenes production art, notes by the artist, and scans of original art. The eisner awardwinning series, collected in one deluxe volume. Ring of the nibelungs is a 2004 tv film directed by uli edel. Comicbook artist gil kane illustrates richard wagners four ring operas in a graphic style which makes music all its own. I had a different paperback version, but it was not nearly as thick and detailed as this hardcover version. Now it becomes a classic in the world of comics in the ring, an epic story of life, death, love and betrayal.