The Sworn Sword: The Graphic Novel

The story takes place about 100 years before the GOT TV series story. This story is definitely more family friendly and not R-rated like GOT or HOTD. The graphic novel is easy to read and flows naturally. Effort was put into the art quality of each page. Some comics/graphic novels allow the visual quality to diminish the further along in the story you get, but that is not the case here. A brilliant rendering of the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms novel. If you are a fan of GOT or even of larping, renaissance fairs, or Medieval Times, this graphic novel is ideal for you. Price is pretty reasonable considering the thickness of the book.

The Sworn Sword is the second graphic novel adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s Dunk & Egg novellas, and it continues the journey of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg through the Seven Kingdoms. This time, the story explores themes of loyalty, feudal politics, and the aftermath of the Blackfyre Rebellion—all set against the backdrop of a land still recovering from war. The adaptation is well-paced and easy to follow, even for those who haven't read the original novella (though it helps if you have). The dialogue retains the charm and wit of Martin’s world, and the story has just the right mix of tension, character development, and world-building. The artwork is vivid and detailed, with expressive characters and immersive scenery. Some panels feel a bit static at times, but overall, the illustrations capture the tone and atmosphere of Westeros very well. Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire will appreciate the deeper dive into Westerosi history and the personal struggles of characters who, while less well-known than the Starks or Lannisters, are just as compelling. Dunk remains a wonderfully grounded and honorable protagonist, and his relationship with Egg continues to evolve in satisfying ways. If you enjoyed The Hedge Knight graphic novel, this is a worthy follow-up—and a must-read for anyone interested in the lore of Westeros.

I have been a fan of well written graphic novels for many years. This 176 page soft cover (The Sworn Sword: The Hedge Knight by George R. R. Martin) volume takes place one hundred years before the events in “A Game of Thrones.” This is considered a Prequel to the popular series. This fully illustrated with mostly color illustrations, as well as black and white illustrations really makes the story come alive. This story is about the adventures of the Knight Ser Duncan the tall and his squire, Egg. Their search for honor and glory in the seven kingdoms is the theme of this graphic novel series. This issue begins with Ser Duncan and Egg investigating why the moat no longer has water flowing. They discover the flow has been damned up so it flows to crops on the coldmoat land. The order to change the direction of the stream came from “The Red Widow” who rules the coldmoat land. Ser Duncan and egg are ordered by Ser Eustace to travel to see “The Red Widow” to persuade her to take down the damn and let the precious water flow. I never give away too much information when reviewing a novel but his story is full of schemes and political conflicts which keep the story moving at a steady pace. If you like graphic novels about knights and intrigue you should check out this interesting book. Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective combatives systems).

Amazing. That’s all I have to say. however I am required by Amazon to write at least 19 words. So there you have it.

The graphic novel adaptation of the second of George R.R. Martin's Dunk & Egg novellas, not only stays true to the originally written story but gives it life with fantastic renderings of all the characters, the locales, and the action. Drawn by artist Mike S. Miller and livened by colorist Mike Crowell, "The Sworn Sword" gives both "Game of Thrones" book and show fans a great look into the history of the Seven Kingdoms as Ser Duncan (Dunk) the Tall and the future King Aegon (Egg) V learn about the greatest threat to the Targaryen throne nearly a century before Robert’s Rebellion—the Blackfyre Rebellion. The story begins almost two years after "The Hedge Knight", Dunk and Egg are in the service to Sir Eustace Osgrey who holds a small tower but reminisces about his family’s ancient glory and his own immediate family’s misfortune. A nearly two year drought has gripped Westeros after the Great Spring Sickness—think the Black Death—resulting in water and people being short, which is when Ser Eustace’s stream disappears. After Dunk and another sworn sword, Ser Bennis, search upstream they discover that Ser Eustace’s neighbor Lady Webber has built a dam to divert the water. Soon things escalate and the two nobles begin to lob threats and promise blood vengeance as Dunk tries to find a way to make peace. Of the work surrounding the graphic novel itself, I can only praise the work of Miller and Crowell who not only brought into visual life Dunk and Egg but so many other historically important characters in very consistent way throughout the entire book. It is hard to find fault with the work of these two men save with pointing out a few continuity errors, which unfortunately happen in every graphic novel. But when it came to the memories of Ser Eustace Osgrey about the Battle of the Redgrass Field that ended the threat of Daemon Blackfyre, the artwork is fantastic and brings the memories of the battle alive and giving justice to some of Martin’s best writing. If you're a fan of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" world and haven't gotten this book yet I, what are you waiting for? I highly recommend this graphic novel adaptation of "The Sworn Sword" as well as the novella itself, you won’t be disappointed.

Anyone who is a true Game of Thrones fan will enjoy these graphic novels. They tell the story of Dunk and his young squire Egg (who later becomes King Aegon V). The Dunk and Egg story is a great prequel to the days before Robert's Rebellion when the Targaryens were still in full power. Aegon V (Aegon the Unlikely) served as King of the Seven Kingdoms 2 reigns before his grandchild Aerys II (The Mad King), last of the Targaryen Kings. This book and Part I (The Hedge Knight) follow "Dunk the Lunk" a young Hedge Knight who came from humble beginnings as a orphan from Flea Bottom in Kings Landing serving as squire to another Hedge Knight. When he passed, Dunk took his sword and shield and the oath of Knighthood. Dunk would rise and later be known as Ser Duncan the Tall (as he was over 7ft.) all the way to a Knight of the Kingsguard under Aegon V. Dunk and Egg's friendship was so strong that Aegon would later name his first born child Duncan Targaryen (Prince of Dragonflies).

I didn't realize it was a "comic book" so to speak. Returned it. But it is beautifully colored and illustrated if you want such a book.

The story was not read, simply because it was downloaded on a kindle and because it is an illustrated comic type of print it was too hard to read. Otherwise I would have kept it to see what happens with the Hedge Knight Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg.