THE WIZARD KING TRILOGY 2 PB: Odkin Son of Odkin [Paperback]

Wallace Wood (Author), J. David Spurlock (Editor), Wendy Pini (Introduction)

Book Description

Series: The Wizard King Trilogy | Publication Date: December 8, 2006

Long out of print - this is the second volume of Wood's masterpiece! Bill Gaines, the publisher of "Mad and Tales from the Crypt", called Wallace Wood "the greatest science fiction artist that ever lived". Here, at last, is the second book in Wood's masterpiece, "The Wizard King Trilogy", a remarkable tribute to Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" with its own distinctive magic. The story: a strange shadow falls over the elfish village of the Immi - a shadow with eyes. Odkin, a young Immi, investigates - and is drawn into a perilous plan to save the world from Anark, the blackest villain of all space and time. This intriguing story, long out of print, offers an exciting look at the dawn of the graphic novel. Wallace Wood's "Weird Science" comic books were named by "Entertainment Weekly" as one of the top 100 science-fiction influences in history. Ranked at number thirty-five on the list, Wood's work topped the movies "Brazil", "Soylent Green", "Mad Max", "Slaughterhouse Five", and "Forbidden Planet". Wood died in 1981. The features include: must-have for fans of graphic novels, "Lord of the Rings", fantasy, and manga fans; by the creator of "Weird Science", "Mars Attacks", "Fireball XL-5", and other influential art.

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Wallace Wood’s Weird Science comic books were named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the top one hundred science-fiction influences in history. Ranked at number thirty-five on the list, Wood’s work topped the movies Brazil, Soylent Green, Mad Max, Slaughterhouse Five, and Forbidden Planet. Wood died in 1981.

J. David Spurlock, a writer and illustrator, lives in Somerset, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS (December 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887591907
• ISBN-13: 978-1887591904
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: THE WIZARD KING TRILOGY 2 HC: Odkin Son of Odkin (Wallace Wood Trilogy: The Wizard King) (Hardcover)

Wood's irreverent view of the sword and sorcery genre still makes good fun for grownups. Odkin, the hero, retains a surprisingly immature look - perhaps a visual reminder that the heroic fantasy genre has never been the most mature kind of literature. The female characters, however, display a full and curvy adulthood, clearly shown by their lack of clothes and their instant submission to Odkin's manly charms.

The stories work well enough, with plenty of swordplay and evil wizardry. Plots take a few abrupt turns, though. In one case, it seemed just to hard to continue the plot line for one female character. Oopsie, watch the quicksand - well, easy come, easy go. This is really about the humor, though, from visual gags like the sleepy eye on the wizard's door to the characters' names (competing gods Iam and Amnot come to mind).

Maybe it's not brilliant satire or epic fantasy. Some moments call for a good story, well drawn, that doesn't take itself too seriously. "The Wizard King" suits those moments perfectly.

-- wiredweird