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]
| Alena (graphic novel) | |
|---|---|
 Cover to the first edition. | |
| Date | 2015 |
| Creative team | |
| Writers | Kim W. Andersson |
| Artists | Kim W. Andersson |
Reception edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ "Swedish Cartoonist Kim W. Andersson Embraces Teen Angst in Alena". pastemagazine.com. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
- ^ "Film Review: 'Alena' - Variety". Variety. 26 February 2016.
- ^ "PREVIEW: Alena, the comic book movie you haven't heard of". The Beat. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
- ^ "Review: Alena". Comic Bastards. 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Review Brew – Alena The Graphic Novel". Pop Culture Uncovered. 17 August 2016.
- ^ "Zeb Larson's Interview with Kim W. Andersson". Comic Bastards. 19 September 2016.
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