The Princess and the Frog

by Will Eisner

A good prince, turned into a frog by a spiteful wizard, exacts from a princess a promise which she is reluctant to fulfill, despite his kindness and her desire not to hurt him.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Childrens, Fantasy, Fairy Tales, Romance, Graphic Novels Comics

29 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

William Erwin Eisner was an American cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur. He was one of the earliest cartoonists to work in the American comic book industry, and his series The Spirit (1940–1952) was noted for its experiments in content and form. In 1978, he popularized the term "graphic novel" with the publication of his book A Contract with God. He was an early contributor to formal comics studies with his book Comics and Sequential Art (1985). The Eisner Award was named in his honor and is given to recognize achievements each year in the comics medium; he was one of the three inaugural inductees to the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.

Reviews

[Rex Hurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a graphic novel adaptation of a Brothers Grimm classic. The story here is actually expanded upon from the original to fit the length of this book. It's a great children's book drawn by a master craftsman, but also good for completionists who want all of Will Eisner's work.

[Norman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heh, I’m also just trying to finish my reading challenge. But these short books are great! We all can’t take everything so seriously. I just wish I were a child reading these books.

[Roxanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

The importance of keeping a promise and values. TFW Should be kind to others.

[Kritanjay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah well, it is a very old story

[Meltha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fairly direct transcribing of one of the older versions of the fairy tale into graphic novel format, complete with the inclusion of Faithful Henry (no iron bands in this, though). It does give the background as to why the prince is turned into a frog, and the princess is moderately less horrid, apologizing to the frog after flinging him at a wall. The characters were rather thin, though, which is pretty normal for a fairy tale, but I would have liked a touch more depth. Still, it's a good rendition of the original with a few extra flourishes thrown in for good measure.

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This comic adaptation of the classic Princess and Frog story is a gem. Eisner masterfully illustrates both gesture and emotion.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personally, I think she should have bopped the frog on the nose, set up court like Queen Elizabeth... ah well, it is a cute little story.

[Kathryn Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

A funny book that shows not all princesses have to be so prim and proper. Would be nice to use on a lesson when teaching students that things aren't always how they seem.

[Just a Girl Fighting Censorship · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing, a very basic telling of the Frog Prince, no frills here.

[Mallika Soni · Rating 3 out of 5]

reminded me of my childhood literary inclinations (embarrassing at its best). Good art, though, as always.

[René · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Roberta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Will Eisner draws the classic Grimm's story of the princess and the frog in quite a funky way. it's a little treat for this long, lazy Sunday.

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

haha... i feel like i'm cheating by adding this as a book. Still, its by will eisner. So, i'll take it.

[Sylvester · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice take on the classical tale with some new elements. Lovers of Eisner's works would enjoy this.

[briz · Rating 2 out of 5]

A cheap way to finish my 2015 reading challenge; meh, it was blah. Will Eisner has achieved some pretty sublime heights, this wasn't one of them.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great comic art by a confident master, but it only makes you realize the sorry is is redicoulous.