The Dragon Knight published by the editorial Norma is a historical-literary reconstruction in comic format of one of the lesser-known episodes of the Arthurian myth, reconstructed by the Italian authors Emanuele Arioli and Emiliano Tanzillo

Editorial standard bet on another title of the Arthurian mythshaving a protagonist little known to readers, as he had already done with Nimue of the Spanish Aldara Pradobeing in this case The Dragon Knight, from the Italians Emanuele ArioliPleases screenwriterYes Emiliano TanzilloPleases cartoonist.

This comic is fantastic work of historical-literary reconstructionaccessible to all readers, of one of the most loved and popular stories of the Middle Ages, lost over the centuries, which enriches the Arthurian cycle with a new fundamental piece.

Plot

Siwar he is a young orphan with eyes of a different color, who grew up in Unknown island not knowing his origins, except what his father told him. However, his destiny calls him and the young man will be forced to undertake a journey to fulfill it. This way you will know the Arthur’s courtthe intrigues of Morgana and, following a dragon that only he can see, will fulfill the Merlin’s prophecy in which he is the protagonist.

The fact of being a foreigner outside the Kingdom of Logreswill make its presence in the lands under the government of King Arthur could be more than dangerous for Sivar, but his fate will lead him to face the… Knights of the Round Table In a joust of chivalry, where they must prove their worth and lineage, it is not in vain that the kingdom is in danger even if they do not know it.

The university professor as a comics writer

The result of a complex path of historiographical research, carried out by prof Emanuele Ariolinot only has he enriched the academic heritage on the topic, but he has forged it in the form of comics.

The union between the academic work and the imagination of Emanuele Arioli has made it possible, as a result of years and years of research in libraries throughout Europe, to resurrect a history buried under the ashes of timeit was reborn like a Phoenix in a format as broad as that of the ninth art.

There are several stories about the myths of the Arthurian cycle, and readers will surely remember the stories of the Arthurian cycle Knights of the Round Table, Marlin or Morgana. However, very few will have heard of it Siwaralso called insurance or SafetyHim Dragon Knight able to find the Holy Grail.

Sivar’s adventures were the most popular in 13th century Europeenough to deserve epic songs and stories. These fragments of lost narratives were Emanuele Arioli’s starting point to reconstruct the events of the Dragon Knight and return them to current readers.

In this way, Arioli reviews and adapts into comics the ancient legend rich in magic and mysticism that transports us directly to the heart of the Arthurian epic. This enormous work resulted in living narrative, exciting and inspiring.

THE the story is intense and vividbut with the exception of the protagonist, the other characters are limited to sketches by the author, without deepening them and remaining mere superficial attributes, which if they had been smoothed out, would have embellished the work. In this way, Merlin, Arthur, Nimue or Morgana appear fleetingly to praise Sivar, but with no greater background than having coincided with Sivar.

Drawing and color

Emiliano Tanzillo mainly known for his work on Dylan Dog, he does a good job with wonderful illustrations and drawings Detailed, realistic cartoons with incredible colors which perfectly accompany the narrative, giving life to a unique vision that perfectly captures the sensations of epic and magic typical of the Arthurian cycle.

Tanzillo’s detailed and dynamic style, brings a clear focus to visual storytelling. His lines are precise and have a touch of expressiveness that conveys the energy of the scenes, both in the action moments and in the more introspective ones. The artist uses a cinematic approach in the layout of the panels, which helps to create a engaging reading experience.

Him color helps create the atmosphere and emotion of the work, therefore, Tanzillo uses a vibrant yet muted color palettewhich varies according to the needs of each scene. This color transition helps reflect the emotional tone of the story. Lights and shadows are handled with great skill, adding depth to the scenes and highlighting the texture of the landscapes and the details of the characters.

Out of curiosity, Harry Potter fans will remember that, in the first book, the protagonists must pass three tests to reach the philosopher’s stone, one of these, the life-size magical chess game, is also repeated in The Dragon Knight, so perhaps JK Rowling already knew part of this Arthurian adventure.

The edition

The Dragon Knight is published by Editorial standard In axiswith a size of 23.5×31an extension of 104 color pages and translated by Pilar Garrigaincorporating as an epilogue the author’s adventure to discover the historical manuscripts of this adventure and a humorous “end” of Merlin’s adventure.

THE UNUSUAL RECOVERY OF AN ARTURIC MYTH LOST IN TIME

The cycle of King Arthur, Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table has caused rivers of ink to flow since its appearance at the beginning of the 6th century AD. To this heritage of myths is added today the legend of the knight Sivar, who dedicates himself to research of the Holy Grail together with two faithful companions, Didán and Golián.

After a long investigation, the medievalist Emanuele Arioli found a 13th-century manuscript with an unknown account of the Arthurian cycle. From it he drew a comic adaptation which Emiliano Tanzillo captured in images of overwhelming power and beauty.