The Legend of Roland. Graphic Novel

778 AD. The King of the Franks, Charlemagne, dreams of spreading the Christian faith throughout Europe, but he is hindered not only by the Saracens who have captured Spain but also by the pagan Vascones hiding in the forests of the Pyrenees. Returning after an unsuccessful campaign against the Muslims, Charlemagne's army falls into an ambush in the Roncevaux Pass and is forced to engage in battle. The story of this battle is recorded in one of the most famous medieval works – "The Song of Roland."

Artist and writer Juan Luis Landa presents readers with a possible reconstruction of those events based on historical sources and scholars' versions. Legendary warriors of the past and panoramic portrayals of massive battles come to life under his pen, transporting us to the very heart of the struggle for the future of the Christian world.

Discover the most captivating battle of the Middle Ages – as you have never seen it before!