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The Legend of Durynk, from Czech History & Legends (two pages with link to 13 more) [mature] (lemm.ee)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.ee to c/eurographicnovels@lemm.ee

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I found this a lovely little series, ostensibly meant for young Czech readers, but rather Grimm at times (as you can see).

I'm guessing the series was published in the ~1970's. Happily for English-speakers, it was recently translated by one "Tomalakis." So then, here's 13 mini-chapters you can read:

----> https://imgur.com/t/pochal <----

Artist Jiří Kalousek worked effectively in a variety of styles, and passed away in 1986. More samples of the artist here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22jiri+kalousek%22+artist&udm=2

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[–] Rolando@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This is really great, it reminds me a bit of how in India they have Amar Chitra Katha comics to keep the traditional stories and legends alive.

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago

Ah, I've even read some of those!

So cool to see comics devoted to different cultures' backstories, even if they don't sell like Superman, Avengers, etc.