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4-6
Norse Myths series.
Illustrated by
Tod Smith
&
Rex Lokus.
Thor decides to travel to Utgard, the land of the giants, but his father, Odin, commands he must take his brother, Loki, with him. Amusing mishaps at their destination prove that Loki isn't the only trickster in this straightforward Norse myth retelling. The graphic novel's old-fashioned illustration style is reminiscent of 1980s adventure comics, heavily inked in basic panel layouts. Glos.
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4-6
Norse Myths series.
Illustrated by
Eduardo Garcia.
Death of Baldur details the life and death of the son of the Norse gods' ruler, Odin. This in turn leads to Ragnarök, the end of the world, in Twilight. The graphic novel genre lends itself well to retellings of ancient myths, and these stories are no exception. That said, the very basic, conventional layouts employed here are underwhelming. Glos. Review covers the following Norse Myth titles: Twilight of the Gods and The Death of Baldur.
(4)
4-6
Norse Myths series.
Illustrated by
Eduardo Garcia.
Death of Baldur details the life and death of the son of the Norse gods' ruler, Odin. This in turn leads to Ragnarök, the end of the world, in Twilight. The graphic novel genre lends itself well to retellings of ancient myths, and these stories are no exception. That said, the very basic, conventional layouts employed here are underwhelming. Glos. Review covers the following Norse Myth titles: Twilight of the Gods and The Death of Baldur.
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4-6
Short Tales: Norse Myths series.
Illustrated by
Mike Dubisch.
These volumes detail the mythologies behind some members of the Norse pantheon. Each god's deeds and adventures are described in compact narratives focusing on a particular storyline that encapsulates the figure's character; there is some inconsistency across stories. Digital-looking cartoon-style illustrations, though synthetic, bring an action-packed perspective to the traditional Norse tales. Review covers these Short Tales: Norse Myths titles: Odin, Freya, Heimdall, and Loki.
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4-6
Short Tales: Norse Myths series.
Illustrated by
Shawn Moll.
These volumes detail the mythologies behind some members of the Norse pantheon. Each god's deeds and adventures are described in compact narratives focusing on a particular storyline that encapsulates the figure's character; there is some inconsistency across stories. Digital-looking cartoon-style illustrations, though synthetic, bring an action-packed perspective to the traditional Norse tales. Review covers these Short Tales: Norse Myths titles: Odin, Freya, Heimdall, and Loki.
(4)
4-6
Short Tales: Norse Myths series.
Illustrated by
Brandon McKinney.
These volumes detail the mythologies behind some members of the Norse pantheon. Each god's deeds and adventures are described in compact narratives focusing on a particular storyline that encapsulates the figure's character; there is some inconsistency across stories. Digital-looking cartoon-style illustrations, though synthetic, bring an action-packed perspective to the traditional Norse tales. Review covers these Short Tales: Norse Myths titles: Odin, Freya, Heimdall, and Loki.
(4)
4-6
Short Tales: Norse Myths series.
Illustrated by
Mark Bloodworth.
These volumes detail the mythologies behind some members of the Norse pantheon. Each god's deeds and adventures are described in compact narratives focusing on a particular storyline that encapsulates the figure's character; there is some inconsistency across stories. Digital-looking cartoon-style illustrations, though synthetic, bring an action-packed perspective to the traditional Norse tales. Review covers these Short Tales: Norse Myths titles: Odin, Freya, Heimdall, and Loki.