The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel

(W) J. R. R. Tolkien, Chuck Dixon (A/CA) Dave Wenzel. First published in 1990* David Wenzel's comic book adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was an immediate success and has become one of the best-loved graphic novels of the last 25 years. The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins* a quiet and contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim their stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger and in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure* the most-dreaded dragon* Smaug. Illustrated and hand painted in full color throughout* and accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel* this handsome authorized edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece.