The Hunter's Sword Explained

The Hunter's Sword is a Spanish comic created by the writer Rubén Serrano and drawn by the Colombian artist Esteban Patiño.

The comic was published in May 2010 in the on-line publication Exégesis and has won the Ignotus Award 2011 in the Best Comic category.[1]

The prize is awarded by the Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror Spaniard Association.

The Hunter’s Sword is based upon a micro-story (flash fiction) by Rubén Serrano, and was included in an anthology published in 2005. Despite the brevity of the story, the author presents a clear critique of imperialism past, present or future.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sfawardswatch.com/?p=4713 The Hunter’s Sword in Science Fiction Awards Watch