Graphic Novel Review: Record of Lodoss War: The Crown of the Covenant Volume 1

Published by: UDON Entertainment

Written by: Atsushi Suzumi

Illustrated by: Atsushi Suzumi

ISBN: 9781772942637

Ages: 13+

Following the Demon Wars, the War of Heroes, and the War of Evil Spirits, all six Kings of Lodoss were given a Crown of the Covenant, signifying that they dedicate their people and their lands to 1000 years of peace.

Unfortunately, the Isle of Lodoss has only kept peace for 100 years. The new King of Flaim, Diaz, has refused to wear the Covenant Crown and instead declares his intention to make war on the rest of the Kingdoms, to prove that Flaim should rule over all.

When news reaches the Kingdom of Marmo, Lyle, Fourth in line for the throne, is given the quest to find the legendary elf maiden Deedlit. 100 years prior, she aligned herself with a group of heroes that included Lyle’s idol Parn, self proclaimed Knight of Lodoss, and her assistance is vital in uniting the people to rise up against the tyranny of Diaz.

When I was a teen, Record of Lodoss War was a pivotal anime that helped cement my appreciation for both the art form, and the connection to its manga. The adventures of Deedlit and Parn were covered in both, and serve as the past here in the new publication of Crown of the Covenant Volume 1. Ryo Mizuno, the author who has brought us the entire Lodoss Saga gives his blessing to writer/illustrator Atsushi Suzumi (Venus Meets Virus) to show off this rich fantasy world, bringing the new chapter to modern audiences.

I’m really excited to see where this will go and how exactly everything will unfold. I’ve got both Volumes 2 and 3 queued up to read soon. For fantasy violence and political planning and content, Crown of the Covenant Volume 1 is best read by those 13 and up.

ADAM FISHER, Reference Associate

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Adam Fisher has worked for more than a decade at Lane Libraries in Fairfield, Ohio, where he is a Reference Associate. He creates and leads programming for all ages, manages the graphic novel, sci-fi/fantasy, and magazine collections at his branch, and has recently seen great success with his self-created Escape Room programs. He writes reviews for everything he reads and can be found on Goodreads @FisherAd80 and on Twitter @adamreadscomics.

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