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This is a gorgeous graphica novel adaptation of the early episodes of the epic Elric Saga. The subtle changes to the story work (specifically the changes to Yyrkoon's betrayal). The art is beautiful and dark. Immyyr and Dragon Isle is decadent and brutal and really helps characterize the Melnibonéans. The frames are filled with story information and if you take the time to linger, there are all sorts of interesting (and disturbing) elements/details worth attending to. In terms of sequences: the
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I still maintain that these graphic novels are the ones to beat in terms of story and style. Not only are they beautiful and tell wonderful adaptations of their stories, but they are actually worth waiting for and rereading when a new volume comes out.
Next to Saga, these guys are top tier.
Next to Saga, these guys are top tier.
H αφήγηση που θα διαβάσετε εδώ είναι το έπος του αλμπίνου όπως θα το 'γραφα εγώ ο ίδιος - αν, βεβαία, το είχα σκεφτεί πρώτος! Μαϊκλ Μούρκοκ 2013.
Νομίζω αυτή η δήλωση χαρακτηρίζει επακριβώς την παραπάνω σειρά. Ο Έλρικ ήταν ένα από τα έργα που με φέραν σε επαφή με τη φανταστική λογοτεχνία στα παιδικά χρόνια είμαι τόσο τυχερός που τα διάβασα τότε και που βλέπω ακόμα την ανάγκη να διαδίδεται η ιστορία του μέχρι και σήμερα.
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Νομίζω αυτή η δήλωση χαρακτηρίζει επακριβώς την παραπάνω σειρά. Ο Έλρικ ήταν ένα από τα έργα που με φέραν σε επαφή με τη φανταστική λογοτεχνία στα παιδικά χρόνια είμαι τόσο τυχερός που τα διάβασα τότε και που βλέπω ακόμα την ανάγκη να διαδίδεται η ιστορία του μέχρι και σήμερα.
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Top notch production. It's a good looking book. Perhaps too short to be satisfying. Moorcock's introduction shows his glowing approval. Indeed, he thinks Blondel actually improves the story with some small changes. Looking forward to vol 2.
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I finally get it!
Several times I've tried to read Elric but I always felt lost.
Now I get it and it's awesome! Great job Titan!
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Several times I've tried to read Elric but I always felt lost.
Now I get it and it's awesome! Great job Titan!
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