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The Tales of Dunk and Egg: The Graphic Novels #3
The Mystery Knight: The Graphic Novel
A full-color graphic novel edition of The Mystery Knight, one of the thrilling Dunk and Egg novellas from George R. R. Martin's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and a prequel of sorts to A Game of Thrones
Every wedding needs a singer, and every tourney needs a mystery knight.
Westeros is eerily peaceful. King Aerys I sits on the Iron Throne. A ravaging plague has abated. Yet beneath the surface, tensions linger sixteen years after a failed rebellion. In these restless times, noble hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall ("Dunk" to his friends) and his precocious boy squire, Egg, travel the Seven Kingdoms performing chivalrous deeds, though Egg's bloodline must be concealed at all costs.
After heading north for Winterfell, Dunk and Egg are lured off the kingsroad by a wedding feast and an unusually lucrative tournament. The champion jouster will claim a rare trophy indeed: a dragon's egg. Dunk, always better in a melee, would be satisfied with a hot meal, a cup of wine, and a purse full of coins. But a treasonous plot is more likely to hatch before another dragon ever stretches its wings. Someone's onto Egg. And a mystery knight with designs on an even bigger prize soon throws the entire affair into chaos.
Every wedding needs a singer, and every tourney needs a mystery knight.
Westeros is eerily peaceful. King Aerys I sits on the Iron Throne. A ravaging plague has abated. Yet beneath the surface, tensions linger sixteen years after a failed rebellion. In these restless times, noble hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall ("Dunk" to his friends) and his precocious boy squire, Egg, travel the Seven Kingdoms performing chivalrous deeds, though Egg's bloodline must be concealed at all costs.
After heading north for Winterfell, Dunk and Egg are lured off the kingsroad by a wedding feast and an unusually lucrative tournament. The champion jouster will claim a rare trophy indeed: a dragon's egg. Dunk, always better in a melee, would be satisfied with a hot meal, a cup of wine, and a purse full of coins. But a treasonous plot is more likely to hatch before another dragon ever stretches its wings. Someone's onto Egg. And a mystery knight with designs on an even bigger prize soon throws the entire affair into chaos.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published July 4, 2017
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About the author
Ben Avery
124 books55 followersA believer in the need for positive, all-ages entertainment, Ben Avery created and wrote Zondervan’s graphic novel series TimeFlyz and the comic book miniseries ArmorQuest to entertain readers with an exciting story, but also inspire and encourage readers to stand up and make a difference in their world. Avery’s comic book career began when he was selected by George R.R. Martin to work as the script adaptor of the comic book fantasy mini-series The Hedge Knight, based on novellas by the New York Times bestselling author. After that, Avery went on to co-write/co-create the critically acclaimed Lullaby and The Imaginaries for Image Comics, co-create and write the children’s literature inspired fantasy The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles, develop and write the historical epic Kingdoms for Zondervan, and the sequel mini-series The Hedge Knight II, published by Marvel Comics. In addition to writing, he has been an English teacher, a college resident director, and a youth treatment specialist for sexually abused children. Avery lives in Indiana with his wife and four children.
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February 7, 2018
I’m finding myself growing so terribly bored with Westeros, which is a sentence I never thought I’d write.
Perhaps it’s all the hype surrounding the television show or perhaps it’s the ridiculous popularity and cult status that now goes with the brand. It’s literally everywhere now. There are comic book adaptations of prequel stories. Isn’t that a little, well, overkill?
The crux of my annoyance is derived from one thing: impatience. Many readers have been waiting for The Winds of Winter for a terribly long time. I have nothing new to say about that, but I’m starting to find the absolute torrent of books (and side projects) released in the interim a little annoying. They don’t make up for anything and it feels a little cheeky; it feels like my money is being stolen time and time again.
I hate what A Game of Thrones has become; it now feels cheap and somehow reduced from its former glory. And this comic book here is just another example of a book that didn’t really need to be created; it adds nothing to the story and gives readers absolutely nothing original.
At this rate I will be too full of venom to even read The Winds of Winter.
Perhaps it’s all the hype surrounding the television show or perhaps it’s the ridiculous popularity and cult status that now goes with the brand. It’s literally everywhere now. There are comic book adaptations of prequel stories. Isn’t that a little, well, overkill?
The crux of my annoyance is derived from one thing: impatience. Many readers have been waiting for The Winds of Winter for a terribly long time. I have nothing new to say about that, but I’m starting to find the absolute torrent of books (and side projects) released in the interim a little annoying. They don’t make up for anything and it feels a little cheeky; it feels like my money is being stolen time and time again.
I hate what A Game of Thrones has become; it now feels cheap and somehow reduced from its former glory. And this comic book here is just another example of a book that didn’t really need to be created; it adds nothing to the story and gives readers absolutely nothing original.
At this rate I will be too full of venom to even read The Winds of Winter.
June 18, 2021
Great art and story
The Mystery Knight
By George R.R. Martin
A graphic novel of squares, knights, a prince with dragon blood, jousting, dragon's egg, lots of action, adventure, and fantasy. Great way to get the story while visualizing the action.
The Mystery Knight
By George R.R. Martin
A graphic novel of squares, knights, a prince with dragon blood, jousting, dragon's egg, lots of action, adventure, and fantasy. Great way to get the story while visualizing the action.
March 4, 2018
Ο Σερ Ντανκαν και το ξερό του το κεφάλι! 😝 Εδώ έχουμε ένα γάμο, ένα τουρνουά, κόκκινο δράκο, μαύρο δράκο και τον γλυκουλι Εγκ! Δυνατό και το τρίτο μέρος!
September 24, 2017
3.5 stars for this adaptation of the third Dunk & Egg novella by George R. R. Martin, averaged from 4 stars for the plot and 3 for the art.
This is the most "knightly" of the three, maybe only surpassed by the 1st novella in the series, and the adaptor did respect GRRM's original text well enough, as this is largely a word-for-word text to illustration version, with few omissions mostly for fluidity and demands of the visual medium. It's the artwork that is lacking, in my opinion, because the graphic novels for the two previous novellas was fine and the art by Ben Avery isn't quite on par. It's more comic-y, if that's a good description, with a lot of scenes that are dealt with in illustrations barely above stick figure doodles, the facial expressions are wooden, which makes everyone sport faces like those one-expression Botox faces you see these days. Do look at the eyes, especially, and how the artist focuses (rather fixedly, it appears to me) on teeth, and you'll see what I mean.
It's mostly a book for "completists" who don't like to miss a volume in a series and fans of GRRM, not for the general public. For the latter, I'd recommend they pick up A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for a start, it's the edition collecting all 3 novellas to date with illustrations by Gary Gianni (much, much better than the art for any of the existing graphic novels), and if they do like the visual medium, then they could continue with the graphic novels.
This is the most "knightly" of the three, maybe only surpassed by the 1st novella in the series, and the adaptor did respect GRRM's original text well enough, as this is largely a word-for-word text to illustration version, with few omissions mostly for fluidity and demands of the visual medium. It's the artwork that is lacking, in my opinion, because the graphic novels for the two previous novellas was fine and the art by Ben Avery isn't quite on par. It's more comic-y, if that's a good description, with a lot of scenes that are dealt with in illustrations barely above stick figure doodles, the facial expressions are wooden, which makes everyone sport faces like those one-expression Botox faces you see these days. Do look at the eyes, especially, and how the artist focuses (rather fixedly, it appears to me) on teeth, and you'll see what I mean.
It's mostly a book for "completists" who don't like to miss a volume in a series and fans of GRRM, not for the general public. For the latter, I'd recommend they pick up A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for a start, it's the edition collecting all 3 novellas to date with illustrations by Gary Gianni (much, much better than the art for any of the existing graphic novels), and if they do like the visual medium, then they could continue with the graphic novels.
June 11, 2019
The art work is really bad, and kept throwing me out of the story. Also didn’t feel that bothered about the story in the first place!
July 10, 2019
These are all really enjoyable so far.
August 22, 2017
Tales of Dunk and Egg are always a treat for aSoIaF fans. I have read the first 2 graphic novels of the series and they were absolutely brilliant. That was the reason I was really looking forward to the release of this and I must say it was worth waiting.
The best thing about these graphic novels is that being the adaptation of novellas they cover the story fairly well. You don't get the feeling of being rush through the story as it often happens in case of a proper novel's graphical adaptation. Obviously you won't like it just because of that until the story itself is interesting enough. Writing a novella is a different kind of challenge but I must say that "SER GEORGE" of House Martin is as good with knives as he is with swords.
I have said this before but it is often happens that the extended stories of a famous series are not as impressive as the actual series; I am glad that this is not the case with Tales of Dunk and Egg. In fact I will say that if the first 2 stories were very good then it is even better, certainly the best of the series. The beauty about this series is that you already know so much about the seven kingdoms, their people, life-style and traditions that you can read any of the 3 stories individually (though it is always better to read them as a series).
This time the story started with Dunk and Egg heading towards Winterfell as lord stark was in need of some more swords. During the journey they came to know about a nearby lord's marriage and related tourney so they decided to join. The winning prize of the tourney was a Dragon's egg but things were not as simple as they seem from far. There is a bigger plot behind all this which goes deep within the politics of seven kingdoms. Obviously Dunk and Egg got involved in all this and it turned out a real fun.
The artwork is as good as it was in previous issues. The colors this time are even better. I love the new characters as well but I was hoping the end to be a bit different as it's presumably the last part of the tales of Dunk and Egg. Surprisingly it was just like last 2 stories. Though this particular story is complete but there is a scope for more stories because Dunk and Egg's journey is not finished yet. I would like to read few more of them. Specially SER Duncan's quest/dream to be a kingsguard is really intriguing. Come-on George! we demand for some more of your knife-skill.
Nonetheless a well deserved 5 Star for this
The best thing about these graphic novels is that being the adaptation of novellas they cover the story fairly well. You don't get the feeling of being rush through the story as it often happens in case of a proper novel's graphical adaptation. Obviously you won't like it just because of that until the story itself is interesting enough. Writing a novella is a different kind of challenge but I must say that "SER GEORGE" of House Martin is as good with knives as he is with swords.
I have said this before but it is often happens that the extended stories of a famous series are not as impressive as the actual series; I am glad that this is not the case with Tales of Dunk and Egg. In fact I will say that if the first 2 stories were very good then it is even better, certainly the best of the series. The beauty about this series is that you already know so much about the seven kingdoms, their people, life-style and traditions that you can read any of the 3 stories individually (though it is always better to read them as a series).
This time the story started with Dunk and Egg heading towards Winterfell as lord stark was in need of some more swords. During the journey they came to know about a nearby lord's marriage and related tourney so they decided to join. The winning prize of the tourney was a Dragon's egg but things were not as simple as they seem from far. There is a bigger plot behind all this which goes deep within the politics of seven kingdoms. Obviously Dunk and Egg got involved in all this and it turned out a real fun.
The artwork is as good as it was in previous issues. The colors this time are even better. I love the new characters as well but I was hoping the end to be a bit different as it's presumably the last part of the tales of Dunk and Egg. Surprisingly it was just like last 2 stories. Though this particular story is complete but there is a scope for more stories because Dunk and Egg's journey is not finished yet. I would like to read few more of them. Specially SER Duncan's quest/dream to be a kingsguard is really intriguing. Come-on George! we demand for some more of your knife-skill.
Nonetheless a well deserved 5 Star for this
July 29, 2018
Schon seit längerer Zeit wurden die Romane von George R.R. Martin in Graphic Novels adaptiert. So auch Der Heckenritter von Westeros, der als Vorgeschichte von Das Lied von Eis und Feuer gilt, und vom Leben Dunks erzählt. Dieser wird zu Beginn der Geschichte vom Knappe zum Ritter und erlebt fortan mit seinem Knappen Egg mehrere Abenteuer, die sich wiederum in die einzelnen Kapitel des Buches gliedern. Jedes dieser Kapitel wird nun in einer Graphic Novel adaptiert und in diesem Jahr erschien nun endlich der dritte Teil.
Ich selbst habe die Buchvorlage nicht gelesen, finde aber die Graphic Novel Adaptionen wahnsinnig charmant. Obwohl Das Lied von Eis und Feuer selbst schon im Mittelalter spielt, scheint uns Der Heckenritter noch einmal in ein tieferes und dunkleres Mittelalter mitzunehmen und diese Atmosphäre wird in den Graphic Novels sehr gut wiedergegeben. Auch der Zeichenstil gefällt mir sehr gut und rundet das alles atmosphärisch noch einmal ab.
Heckenritter vs. Game of Thrones
Meine Bewertung der einzelnen Graphic Novels von ihrer inhaltlichen Seite aus, erinnerte mich sehr oft an das generelle Problem, das ich auch mit dem Bewerten von Anthologien habe. Einige der Geschichten gefallen mir besser als andere, manche sagen mir überhaupt nicht zu. So schwankte auch meine Meingung zum Inhalt der Graphic Novels, der manchmal sehr spannend war, an anderen Stellen interessant, hin und wieder auch langweilig und banal war. Mir gefiel zum größten Teil jedoch auch der Dialog zwischen den Figuren sehr gut, auch wenn ich mich manchmal sehr verloren fühlte, da die Geschichte und das Hintergrundwissen einfach fehlten.
Dennoch muss ich sagen, dass Der Heckenritter samt seinen Adaptionen doch ein Stück weit hinter den Game of Thrones Büchern steht. Für mich kam er leider nicht ganz heran und auch der Charme, den Westeros trotz seiner Schrecken in den Büchern und in der Serie hat, war in Der Heckenritter ein ganz anderer. Dennoch bietet die Reihe in meinen Augen eine gelungene Ergänzung für alle Game of Thrones-Fans.
Ich selbst habe die Buchvorlage nicht gelesen, finde aber die Graphic Novel Adaptionen wahnsinnig charmant. Obwohl Das Lied von Eis und Feuer selbst schon im Mittelalter spielt, scheint uns Der Heckenritter noch einmal in ein tieferes und dunkleres Mittelalter mitzunehmen und diese Atmosphäre wird in den Graphic Novels sehr gut wiedergegeben. Auch der Zeichenstil gefällt mir sehr gut und rundet das alles atmosphärisch noch einmal ab.
Heckenritter vs. Game of Thrones
Meine Bewertung der einzelnen Graphic Novels von ihrer inhaltlichen Seite aus, erinnerte mich sehr oft an das generelle Problem, das ich auch mit dem Bewerten von Anthologien habe. Einige der Geschichten gefallen mir besser als andere, manche sagen mir überhaupt nicht zu. So schwankte auch meine Meingung zum Inhalt der Graphic Novels, der manchmal sehr spannend war, an anderen Stellen interessant, hin und wieder auch langweilig und banal war. Mir gefiel zum größten Teil jedoch auch der Dialog zwischen den Figuren sehr gut, auch wenn ich mich manchmal sehr verloren fühlte, da die Geschichte und das Hintergrundwissen einfach fehlten.
Dennoch muss ich sagen, dass Der Heckenritter samt seinen Adaptionen doch ein Stück weit hinter den Game of Thrones Büchern steht. Für mich kam er leider nicht ganz heran und auch der Charme, den Westeros trotz seiner Schrecken in den Büchern und in der Serie hat, war in Der Heckenritter ein ganz anderer. Dennoch bietet die Reihe in meinen Augen eine gelungene Ergänzung für alle Game of Thrones-Fans.
May 29, 2020
(3,8 of 5 for the best story from Tales of Dunk and Egg, even if it still rather average comics)
I liked The Mystery Knight. The story is quite good, interesting, it unwinds nicely, even if it is still sometimes confusing with all those names and relations it's not that heavy in unnecessary text. I'm convinced this one is the best of the three stories. The art is average, with that familiar quite common style for many adaptations. They usually fall to the "generic" one or goes overboard with something way too artistic. I'm trying to recall any "mandatory" (in meaning there is successful/famous game/book/movie/tv series so we need to milk it little more) direct comics adaptation with outstanding art, but none comes to my mind.
Anyway, whole Dunk & Egg series is mostly for ASOIAF/GoT fans and as that it is good, with this third book maybe best of them.
I liked The Mystery Knight. The story is quite good, interesting, it unwinds nicely, even if it is still sometimes confusing with all those names and relations it's not that heavy in unnecessary text. I'm convinced this one is the best of the three stories. The art is average, with that familiar quite common style for many adaptations. They usually fall to the "generic" one or goes overboard with something way too artistic. I'm trying to recall any "mandatory" (in meaning there is successful/famous game/book/movie/tv series so we need to milk it little more) direct comics adaptation with outstanding art, but none comes to my mind.
Anyway, whole Dunk & Egg series is mostly for ASOIAF/GoT fans and as that it is good, with this third book maybe best of them.
June 24, 2018
This is such a nice graphic novel, Dunk and Egg are still so GOOD!! And the story does work really well on it's own, each volume of the "Tales of Dunk and Egg" is a full story by itself
I really LIKE their relationship and partnership, this balance between who has the power; and it was really interesting to see the conflict in Egg concerning some of the things he listened to on the road
This was really GOOD!! Definitely recommend to any fans of A Song of Ice and Fire :)
Also while the translation is really good :) The translations of the name of places and people's nicknames always confuses me so much, since I only know them in English. It took me way too long to recognize the name Bloodraven as "Corvo de Sangue", only got there through the description
I really LIKE their relationship and partnership, this balance between who has the power; and it was really interesting to see the conflict in Egg concerning some of the things he listened to on the road
This was really GOOD!! Definitely recommend to any fans of A Song of Ice and Fire :)
Also while the translation is really good :) The translations of the name of places and people's nicknames always confuses me so much, since I only know them in English. It took me way too long to recognize the name Bloodraven as "Corvo de Sangue", only got there through the description
November 27, 2021
Loved this and what helped was the fact that I had read the book slightly back so I had kinda forgotten the plot beats so I got to enjoy the story once more. I liked the illustrations in the book and enjoyed them thoroughly. Ok then let's just keep on reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to the bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to the bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
October 7, 2018
El caballero misterioso es un cómic que se desarrolla en Poniente, cien años antes de todo lo acontecido en Juego de Tronos. Una aventura ambientada en Canción de hielo y fuego con unos protagonistas muy peculiares llamados Dunk y Egg que acaban robándote el corazón por sus principios tan apegados a la lealtad y la honorabilidad. Y el dibujo es una pasada. Gran cómic.
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August 23, 2017
The long awaited graphic edition of the third Dunk & Egg story. Nice to have a Hardback edition, perhaps the previous two stories will get the same treatment. The story was adapted by Ben Avery and the art by Mark S. Miller.
September 30, 2019
A very worthy collectible item, the graphic novels of Dunk and Egg. I hope they will continue publishing the stories in this format because the artwork and adaptation are equally marvelous.
Also, Bloodraven.
Also, Bloodraven.
February 2, 2018
Enjoyable but not as impactful as the first two volumes.
September 20, 2017
Alright before I begin I want to point out this is my first GoT related book so as far as easter eggs and if it's a good addition to the world of GoT I have no freaking clue however I will say I may have been slightly wrong for calling it Dungeons and Dragons porn in the past, anyway, here's my review.
What's it about?
This is a tale of a knight and his squire who are in the GoT world but it's 100 years before all that. That's all I can really say without giving spoilers and/or sounding like an idiot for not knowing much about this series.
Pros:
The art is really well done.
This story is unpredictable.
The story gets interesting in the final half of the book.
The action scenes are really good but brief.
Cons:
The characters. This book doesn't tell you much about them. It's just 'Hey, look, knight, yay!' and it gives a bit of info about the squire. Maybe it's because there's 2 other prequel books or something (the lore is already getting to be too confusing for me and that's saying something considering how much I love East of West) so this may just be because I haven't read them so maybe there's more background somewhere in there.
It's boring. Yeah, the story gets to being interesting eventually and there are a few good action scenes (emphasis on few) but gosh, it takes so long for anything to happen and let's not forget the first quarter of the book is pretty much about people at a wedding or eating salt beef. Because if that don't excite you, what will?
For some reason I wasn't a fan of the dialogue.
Overall:
I didn't enjoy this nor do I plan to read more GoT. I saw several people compare it to Berserk and East of West, as a fan of those 2 things, I have no idea why (well, okay, I could maybe see the Berserk comparison but Berserk is a lot cooler). If you're already a fan of George R. R. Martin and his big successful franchise than you will probably like this as somebody who only knows a few things about it (mostly quotes people reference online) I wouldn't say it's horrible but it's not something I enjoyed. Winter is coming... but you will not find me reading more Thrones on any of those snowy days.
2/5
What's it about?
This is a tale of a knight and his squire who are in the GoT world but it's 100 years before all that. That's all I can really say without giving spoilers and/or sounding like an idiot for not knowing much about this series.
Pros:
The art is really well done.
This story is unpredictable.
The story gets interesting in the final half of the book.
The action scenes are really good but brief.
Cons:
The characters. This book doesn't tell you much about them. It's just 'Hey, look, knight, yay!' and it gives a bit of info about the squire. Maybe it's because there's 2 other prequel books or something (the lore is already getting to be too confusing for me and that's saying something considering how much I love East of West) so this may just be because I haven't read them so maybe there's more background somewhere in there.
It's boring. Yeah, the story gets to being interesting eventually and there are a few good action scenes (emphasis on few) but gosh, it takes so long for anything to happen and let's not forget the first quarter of the book is pretty much about people at a wedding or eating salt beef. Because if that don't excite you, what will?
For some reason I wasn't a fan of the dialogue.
Overall:
I didn't enjoy this nor do I plan to read more GoT. I saw several people compare it to Berserk and East of West, as a fan of those 2 things, I have no idea why (well, okay, I could maybe see the Berserk comparison but Berserk is a lot cooler). If you're already a fan of George R. R. Martin and his big successful franchise than you will probably like this as somebody who only knows a few things about it (mostly quotes people reference online) I wouldn't say it's horrible but it's not something I enjoyed. Winter is coming... but you will not find me reading more Thrones on any of those snowy days.
2/5
December 28, 2022
Dunc, der Heckenritter und Egg, alias Aegon Targaryen, sein Knappe geraten auf dem Weg nach Norden in ein Hochzeitgesellschaft. Zu Ehren des Brautpaares soll auch eine Turnier abgehalten werden. Manches an der Gesellschaft ist seltsam und bald wird klar, hier haben sich Verschwörer gegen den Köinig versammelt, und Dunc und Egg müssen um ihr Leben kämpfen.
Die dritte Novelle um den Heckenritter ist mal wieder vom bewährten Team großartig umgesetzt worden. Aber natürlich ist die Vorlage wieder sehr gelungen, enthält alles, was eine gute spannende und wendungsreiche Geschichte ausmacht, und die Comic-Schöpfer halten sich eng daran. Mir persönlich sind die Comics visuell nicht nur nahe an der Welt von "Das Lied von Eis und Feuer", sondern auch an meinem Mittelalter-Bild. Somit bilden sie mit ihrer satten Farbigkeit ein gutes Gegengewicht zur TV-Serie Game of Thrones.
Das Rittertum ist immer auch Thema der Heckenritter-Novellen. Edle Abstammung, ritterliches Verhalten in Treue und Dienerschaft, was zeichnet den wahren Ritter aus. Oder ist der Ritter nur ein hochqualifizierter und zäher Kämpfer.
Es gibt natürlich auch wieder einige Verweise auf die Geschichte von Westeros, die man auch aus ASOIAF kennt. Und Dracheneier spielen auch eine Rolle.
Die dritte Novelle um den Heckenritter ist mal wieder vom bewährten Team großartig umgesetzt worden. Aber natürlich ist die Vorlage wieder sehr gelungen, enthält alles, was eine gute spannende und wendungsreiche Geschichte ausmacht, und die Comic-Schöpfer halten sich eng daran. Mir persönlich sind die Comics visuell nicht nur nahe an der Welt von "Das Lied von Eis und Feuer", sondern auch an meinem Mittelalter-Bild. Somit bilden sie mit ihrer satten Farbigkeit ein gutes Gegengewicht zur TV-Serie Game of Thrones.
Das Rittertum ist immer auch Thema der Heckenritter-Novellen. Edle Abstammung, ritterliches Verhalten in Treue und Dienerschaft, was zeichnet den wahren Ritter aus. Oder ist der Ritter nur ein hochqualifizierter und zäher Kämpfer.
Es gibt natürlich auch wieder einige Verweise auf die Geschichte von Westeros, die man auch aus ASOIAF kennt. Und Dracheneier spielen auch eine Rolle.
September 21, 2021
This adaptation was very well done' the art was great; the characters were distinctive and the plot was clear and the framing and art really helped tell the story, instead of just transcribing the original prose. I think it's the best adaptation of G. R. R. Martin's work so far and it's the best graphic novel adaptation of a written work I've read in a long while. I recommend it for anyone who's read The Mystery Knight, as well as anyone who hasn't (but you should read the previous two short stories, too first. It does a pretty good job providing context, though).
January 28, 2019
The final of the three Dunk and Egg stories. I really enjoy the simplicity and beautiful skill of the artwork in this series done by Miller- everything is vibrant without being overwhelming. (A bit of a relief coming straight from the color-heavy Harley Quinns I've been reading.) Duncan is a great hero and even though we already know his general (good) fate from already revealed Westeros "history," I would still love to hear more stories of how he got there.
December 14, 2020
Borrowed from the local library.
The artwork and colours in this graphic novel were wonderful. The story flowed well but like all GoT tales there are so many names (and so many nicknames for the same person) it’s sometimes hard to keep track of who’s who. However overall a great short story from the realm.
The artwork and colours in this graphic novel were wonderful. The story flowed well but like all GoT tales there are so many names (and so many nicknames for the same person) it’s sometimes hard to keep track of who’s who. However overall a great short story from the realm.
August 21, 2017
I never read the novella this is adapted from, but the artwork and story were fantastic. A great thing to read while waiting for the next episode of Game of Thrones to come on!
April 15, 2022
GRRM is just a good storyteller. The ink & color job is pretty sweet, as well!
April 24, 2023
The graphic novel adaptation of the third of George R.R. Martin’s Dunk & Egg novellas not only stays true to the original story while also giving it a new dimension with fantastic renderings of all the characters, the locales, and the action. Drawn by artist Mike S. Miller based on the adaptation by Ben Avery, The Mystery Knight immediately builds upon the previous adventure of Ser Duncan (Dunk) the Tall and the future Aegon (Egg) V as they stumble upon conspiracy from an enemy from across the sea.
Avery adaptation and Miller’s art effectively brings the novella to life though to be honest some of the character designs while not off-putting or interesting, particularly a character that is attempting to kill Dunk due to jealousy. The appearance of the often-mentioned Lord Bloodraven is particularly amazing, not only the character’s artwork but the double page appearance with him front and center. There was a small change in the order of the story, but it worked well in the flow of the graphic novel and didn’t affect the overall work.
The graphic novel adaptation of The Mystery Knight is something every A Song of Ice and Fire fan should get their hands on.
Avery adaptation and Miller’s art effectively brings the novella to life though to be honest some of the character designs while not off-putting or interesting, particularly a character that is attempting to kill Dunk due to jealousy. The appearance of the often-mentioned Lord Bloodraven is particularly amazing, not only the character’s artwork but the double page appearance with him front and center. There was a small change in the order of the story, but it worked well in the flow of the graphic novel and didn’t affect the overall work.
The graphic novel adaptation of The Mystery Knight is something every A Song of Ice and Fire fan should get their hands on.
November 13, 2025
Dunk and Egg have been going on fun, straightforward adventures…until they accidentally get caught up with Game of Thrones style scheming.
So interesting to see them come across Houses that were loyal to the Blackfyre Rebellion and how that loyalty never went away. It deals a lot with the difficulty of giving harsh vs soft punishments on those that are deemed traitors.
This entire series has allowed Egg (future Aegon V) to burst his bubble. Here, it’s a lot more prominent because he has to come across those he was taught to be traitors. Keep in mind, he is a literal prince raised in a castle.
And let’s not forget about Ser Duncan the Tall and how the knights he comes across challenge what it means to be a knight. George R.R. Martin is able to explore how being a knight is more than a title by a knight/lord.
Hope to see more from this duo. George R.R. Martin said he plans on writing more novellas for the series, especially because it’s getting adapted on HBO in January. Historically speaking, we can rely on him to live up to that promise ;)
So interesting to see them come across Houses that were loyal to the Blackfyre Rebellion and how that loyalty never went away. It deals a lot with the difficulty of giving harsh vs soft punishments on those that are deemed traitors.
This entire series has allowed Egg (future Aegon V) to burst his bubble. Here, it’s a lot more prominent because he has to come across those he was taught to be traitors. Keep in mind, he is a literal prince raised in a castle.
And let’s not forget about Ser Duncan the Tall and how the knights he comes across challenge what it means to be a knight. George R.R. Martin is able to explore how being a knight is more than a title by a knight/lord.
Hope to see more from this duo. George R.R. Martin said he plans on writing more novellas for the series, especially because it’s getting adapted on HBO in January. Historically speaking, we can rely on him to live up to that promise ;)
March 27, 2025
Really, really enjoyed this one as well from Martin. I’m definitely a sucker for anything Game of Thrones universe related so finishing this one off was prior to the release of the series was a must.
Just continue to love hearing more about Duncan’s adventures and sad that we haven’t had another one in almost a decade now.
This final story was everything I wanted it to be. Absolutely loved it.
Just continue to love hearing more about Duncan’s adventures and sad that we haven’t had another one in almost a decade now.
This final story was everything I wanted it to be. Absolutely loved it.
December 4, 2017
As usual, my favorite bits were the "historical" ones. Uh.. and this Bloodraven cameo.
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August 10, 2023say what you say abt the targaryens but damn are they so yummy looking 😻😻😻
July 13, 2018
O Cavaleiro Misterioso é uma ótima conclusão para estas histórias que George R. R. Martin escreveu sobre Dunk e Egg. Se já havia gostado das referências, na história anterior, a Lorde Corvo de Sangue, esta terceira história dá-me muito mais material sobre esta personagem fantástica da História dos Sete Reinos. É um conto cheio de vivacidade, justas, torneios e casamentos onde pouco é aquilo que parece e todos parecem ter um segredo por revelar.
Ben Avery voltou a fazer um bom trabalho de adaptação e, como disse na minha opinião ao livro anterior, a BD é inferior em qualidade ao conto, mas não deixa de ser um ótimo trabalho. Colocar tantos pormenores escritos por Martin num desenho não deve ser fácil, e Avery não descurou nenhum detalhe. Já a arte de Mike S. Miller continua muito atrativa, com um traço seguro e cores fortes.
Sor Duncan, O Alto, nasceu na Baixa das Pulgas em Porto Real. Mas Arlan da Pataqueira resgatou-o para fazer dele seu escudeiro e, à beira da morte, fez dele cavaleiro. Dunk destaca-se pelos seus quase dois metros de altura, mas é um cavaleiro andante sem eira nem beira e ninguém lhe dá crédito. O que ninguém sabe é que o pequeno rapaz careca que o serve como escudeiro é, na verdade, Aegon Targaryen, um dos muitos herdeiros ao trono.
Dunk e Egg deixam o Septo de Pedra e partem para o norte, com a ideia de servirem Beron Stark, que havia convocado homens para afastar os feixes de rebelião Greyjoy, ainda que Dunk tenha secretamente a esperança de alcançar a Muralha, onde o pai que nunca conheceu poderá /quem sabe) fazer parte da Patrulha. Pelo caminho, encontram um septão decapitado. A causa: difundir palavras que apelam à traição. Dunk sabe que Brynden Rivers, Lorde Corvo de Sangue, é a Mão do Rei e é conhecido por ter espiões em todo o santo lugar.
Mais tarde, encontram um grupo de cavaleiros liderados por Gormon Peake, cujo brasão revela três castelos negros num fundo laranja. Nesse grupo encontra-se Alyn Cockshaw e ainda John, o Rabequista, o único de entre eles que trata Dunk com afabilidade. Após esse breve encontro, John convida Dunk a assistir ao matrimónio de Ambrose Butterwell com uma Frey, onde haverá um torneio. O vencedor receberá como prémio um ovo de dragão, e o Rabequista parece bastante interessado nele.
A pensar nas recompensas que poderá granjear só por vencer qualquer justa no torneio, Dunk decide aceitar a proposta. Na viagem, trava conhecimento e amizade com três cavaleiros andantes, Sor Maynard Plumm, Sor Kyle e Sor Glendon Ball, que afirma ser filho ilegítimo de Quentyn Ball, um famoso guerreiro que lutou por Daemon Blackfyre. Mas, uma vez em Parede Branca, nem o casamento nem o torneio são aquilo que Dunk julgava, e uma conspiração muito bem tecida para usurpar o ovo de dragão pode até ameaçar o Trono de Ferro.
Cativante, O Cavaleiro Misterioso oferece um misto de intriga política, conspiração e subterfúgios, ao mesmo tempo que o humor permanece como uma componente permanente no seu todo. As imagens de Miller e os diálogos de Avery convencem e dão tanta cor e forma à criação de George R. R. Martin quanto a série da HBO confere à série-mãe, As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo.
George R. R. Martin escreveu um conto ao seu melhor nível que, assim como na história anterior, só pareceu desenrolar-se do meio para a frente, mas todos os pormenores oferecidos previamente serviram na perfeição para nos fazer sentir “parvos” no bom sentido, perante algumas revelações. Tanto no conto como na BD, sentimos o épico na sua melhor forma e um universo complexo com ainda tanto por ver explorado. Imperdível para todos os fãs de A Guerra dos Tronos.
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Ben Avery voltou a fazer um bom trabalho de adaptação e, como disse na minha opinião ao livro anterior, a BD é inferior em qualidade ao conto, mas não deixa de ser um ótimo trabalho. Colocar tantos pormenores escritos por Martin num desenho não deve ser fácil, e Avery não descurou nenhum detalhe. Já a arte de Mike S. Miller continua muito atrativa, com um traço seguro e cores fortes.
Sor Duncan, O Alto, nasceu na Baixa das Pulgas em Porto Real. Mas Arlan da Pataqueira resgatou-o para fazer dele seu escudeiro e, à beira da morte, fez dele cavaleiro. Dunk destaca-se pelos seus quase dois metros de altura, mas é um cavaleiro andante sem eira nem beira e ninguém lhe dá crédito. O que ninguém sabe é que o pequeno rapaz careca que o serve como escudeiro é, na verdade, Aegon Targaryen, um dos muitos herdeiros ao trono.
Dunk e Egg deixam o Septo de Pedra e partem para o norte, com a ideia de servirem Beron Stark, que havia convocado homens para afastar os feixes de rebelião Greyjoy, ainda que Dunk tenha secretamente a esperança de alcançar a Muralha, onde o pai que nunca conheceu poderá /quem sabe) fazer parte da Patrulha. Pelo caminho, encontram um septão decapitado. A causa: difundir palavras que apelam à traição. Dunk sabe que Brynden Rivers, Lorde Corvo de Sangue, é a Mão do Rei e é conhecido por ter espiões em todo o santo lugar.
Mais tarde, encontram um grupo de cavaleiros liderados por Gormon Peake, cujo brasão revela três castelos negros num fundo laranja. Nesse grupo encontra-se Alyn Cockshaw e ainda John, o Rabequista, o único de entre eles que trata Dunk com afabilidade. Após esse breve encontro, John convida Dunk a assistir ao matrimónio de Ambrose Butterwell com uma Frey, onde haverá um torneio. O vencedor receberá como prémio um ovo de dragão, e o Rabequista parece bastante interessado nele.
A pensar nas recompensas que poderá granjear só por vencer qualquer justa no torneio, Dunk decide aceitar a proposta. Na viagem, trava conhecimento e amizade com três cavaleiros andantes, Sor Maynard Plumm, Sor Kyle e Sor Glendon Ball, que afirma ser filho ilegítimo de Quentyn Ball, um famoso guerreiro que lutou por Daemon Blackfyre. Mas, uma vez em Parede Branca, nem o casamento nem o torneio são aquilo que Dunk julgava, e uma conspiração muito bem tecida para usurpar o ovo de dragão pode até ameaçar o Trono de Ferro.
Cativante, O Cavaleiro Misterioso oferece um misto de intriga política, conspiração e subterfúgios, ao mesmo tempo que o humor permanece como uma componente permanente no seu todo. As imagens de Miller e os diálogos de Avery convencem e dão tanta cor e forma à criação de George R. R. Martin quanto a série da HBO confere à série-mãe, As Crónicas de Gelo e Fogo.
George R. R. Martin escreveu um conto ao seu melhor nível que, assim como na história anterior, só pareceu desenrolar-se do meio para a frente, mas todos os pormenores oferecidos previamente serviram na perfeição para nos fazer sentir “parvos” no bom sentido, perante algumas revelações. Tanto no conto como na BD, sentimos o épico na sua melhor forma e um universo complexo com ainda tanto por ver explorado. Imperdível para todos os fãs de A Guerra dos Tronos.
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January 7, 2023
(Zero spoiler review)
I stumbled upon this at the library, not knowing it even existed. And who am I to turn down some G.R.R.M goodness. I mean, even a middling adaptation couldn't dampen the skill of George, even if his work rate has slowed significantly in recent years, at least in relation to the one novel everybody actually wants. But the man has undeniable chops, and another, as yet unexplored area of Westerosi lore (for me anyway), was just what I needed.
The art is quite good, even if the colours aren't quite to my taste. I've actually been saying that a lot lately. Modern digital colours... There just not the same. My main gripe with the book is its pacing. Though having given it 4/5, its not that much of a gripe, really, but it does take a little bit to actually get going, and didn't really kick into full GRRM mode until the final third. The first third in fact is rather stale and flat. Nothing diabolical or unreadable by any means, but certainly not A Song of Ice and Fire levels of excellence. Granted this was never going to measure up to the epic majesty of that series, but you're always expecting similar levels of greatness from great writers. I actually put it down for the night a page before it really got going, so when I picked it up today, the final half or so was a more effective and enjoyable closing than it's opening had hinted at. I can't say how well this measures up to the prose novel(s)? Now to just go back and read the other two. 4/5
OmniBen.
I stumbled upon this at the library, not knowing it even existed. And who am I to turn down some G.R.R.M goodness. I mean, even a middling adaptation couldn't dampen the skill of George, even if his work rate has slowed significantly in recent years, at least in relation to the one novel everybody actually wants. But the man has undeniable chops, and another, as yet unexplored area of Westerosi lore (for me anyway), was just what I needed.
The art is quite good, even if the colours aren't quite to my taste. I've actually been saying that a lot lately. Modern digital colours... There just not the same. My main gripe with the book is its pacing. Though having given it 4/5, its not that much of a gripe, really, but it does take a little bit to actually get going, and didn't really kick into full GRRM mode until the final third. The first third in fact is rather stale and flat. Nothing diabolical or unreadable by any means, but certainly not A Song of Ice and Fire levels of excellence. Granted this was never going to measure up to the epic majesty of that series, but you're always expecting similar levels of greatness from great writers. I actually put it down for the night a page before it really got going, so when I picked it up today, the final half or so was a more effective and enjoyable closing than it's opening had hinted at. I can't say how well this measures up to the prose novel(s)? Now to just go back and read the other two. 4/5
OmniBen.
September 11, 2017
It’s such a crime that this is the last story we have of Dunk and Egg. Really, it’s awful. Their adventures are fun and dramatic (the good kind), and I was ecstatic when I could extend that adventure by reading the comics. Alas, the time has come for me to say goodbye and I really don’t want to.
Dear George R. R. Martin,
The world you have created is vast with a million note-worthy characters who have had a million note-worthy adventures. Please write more. I sincerely hope that you will, one day, give us more adventures of noble knights like Ser Duncan the Tall. I sincerely hope that one day I can read how Egg becomes King and see his life with Aemon. I sincerely hope that one day I will find out if Bran’s vision of a tall knight kissing a maiden under a tree was indeed Dunk.
Sincerely,
A reader who is patiently waiting (total lies, I’m impatient and we all know it) for the next book.
(I will be remiss not to mention how absolutely amazing the artwork is. And completely gruesome where it needs to be)
Dear George R. R. Martin,
The world you have created is vast with a million note-worthy characters who have had a million note-worthy adventures. Please write more. I sincerely hope that you will, one day, give us more adventures of noble knights like Ser Duncan the Tall. I sincerely hope that one day I can read how Egg becomes King and see his life with Aemon. I sincerely hope that one day I will find out if Bran’s vision of a tall knight kissing a maiden under a tree was indeed Dunk.
Sincerely,
A reader who is patiently waiting (total lies, I’m impatient and we all know it) for the next book.
(I will be remiss not to mention how absolutely amazing the artwork is. And completely gruesome where it needs to be)
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