Alena (graphic novel) explained

Date:2015
Writers:Kim W. Andersson
Artists:Kim W. Andersson

Alena is a 2015 Swedish graphic novel written and illustrated by Kim W. Andersson. It was later made into the film Alena.[1] [2] Alena was the winner of the Swedish Comics Academy's Adamson statue, Sweden's most prestigious comics award.[3]

Reception

Zeb Larson wrote "This is a violent and uncomfortable story, one that I'm not sure I'd want to pick up again because its depiction of teenage life is so uncomfortable. But it's still a good and compellingly dark read. It's clever and nuanced, and even if you can only read it once because it's so disturbing, you should do it."[4] Pop Culture Uncovered discussed the artwork with "Andersson's style reminds me of [Robert] Crumb in some ways and it's rawness, and ugliness at times, make the story feel real in a way traditional comic art probably wouldn't."[5]

Conception

Kim W. Andersson said the graphic novel was largely inspired by the film version of Carrie. He has also cited the comic series Love and Rockets as an influence.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swedish Cartoonist Kim W. Andersson Embraces Teen Angst in Alena. pastemagazine.com. 13 November 2016 . 2017-11-03.
  2. Web site: Film Review: 'Alena' - Variety. Variety. 26 February 2016 .
  3. Web site: PREVIEW: Alena, the comic book movie you haven't heard of. The Beat. 3 March 2016 . 2017-11-03.
  4. Web site: Review: Alena. Comic Bastards. 23 August 2016 .
  5. Web site: Review Brew – Alena The Graphic Novel. Pop Culture Uncovered. 17 August 2016 .
  6. Web site: Zeb Larson's Interview with Kim W. Andersson. Comic Bastards. 19 September 2016 .