Peter Thor Karlsson

Lancelot dead is a comic book in the spirit of the old chivalry She follows King Arthur as his wife Guinevere falls ill with a mysterious illness Arthur sends his entourage, the Knights of the Round Table, off in search of a cure They are lost along the way and Arthur is forced to seek help from the ribalds Laymon and Wagner. They are heading in the same direction as the Knights of the Round Table with unforeseen consequences.  

Here is the first part of a trilogy designed for adult readers, but Icelandic comics have been marketed mainly for children and teenagers.  

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King Arthur, grappling with Guineveres mysterious evil, dispatches his loyal knights in search of a remedy. However, when the knights lose their way, Arthur turns to the dubious duo of Laymon and Wagner for assistance. Together, they embark on the knights’ abandoned quest, unaware of the chaos it will unleash.  

The first part in a trilogy. A graphic novel targeted at adults, with a focus on humor and entertainment. Breaking away from Icelandic comics’ usual focus on youth. 

Work in three dimensions: Hermann Valsson

Pictures of works: Sisters Lumière