Title: Roland: Days of WrathIssue: #1
Date: 1999
Publisher: Terra Major
Writer: Shane L. Amaya
Art: Fabio Moon
Colorist: Steve Oliff, Kirk Mobert
First part in a four issue straight-up adaptation of the Song of Roland. I've read the Song of Roland but it's been a while. This comic uses mostly original (translated) dialogue. Generally speaking, this adaptation functions well, although a few individual dialogue exchanges were confusing. I would also like to have seen a bit more depth given to those on the Saracen side. They are presented here as generic villains. Roland himself is an appealing character, as in the troubled and complex Charlemagne. I thought the pacing was another strong point. There is plenty of intrigue and character development here, and the book ends on a strong cliffhanger. A concluding essay is a bit jumbled, but does make some interesting connections between ancient mythology and modern comic books.
Rating: 6/10
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