An epic saga of greed, sorcery and one man's heroic sacrifice.
Ireland's legendary super hero, Cu Chulainn, stands alone against the thousands of warriors controlled by the enchantress Queen Maeve, who is determined to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley and claim the lands of Ulster for her own. Supernatural feats of strength, ferocious battles and the tragic destinies of Cu Chulainn and Ferdia are vividly recreated in this action-packed, glorious retelling of one of the most famous stories from ancient Celtic myth.
This unique and powerful graphic novel brings to life the legendary figure that is Cu Chulainn.
Industry Reviews
the fastest selling graphic novel in Ireland -- Evening Echo exciting new graphic novel ... its action-packed battle sequences are as bloody and dramatic as any reader could wish for -- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013 nicely-designed ... comic-loving older children and young adults will really enjoy this -- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013 action heroes, intrigue and more than a little mysticism translate well into graphic novel form -- Books Ireland visually stunning -- Books Ireland Sliney's restrained palette uses colour to effectively convey atmosphere and mood -- Books Ireland moments of perfectly timed comic relief -- Books Ireland Will Sliney has stayed faithful to the original legend -- gnyeahyeah.com the art ... really lifts the book -- gnyeahyeah.com an interesting treatment of a tale which I'd imagine is unfamiliar to the majority of non-Irish readers, and I'd definitely suggest it's worth taking a look at! -- gnyeahyeah.com I'm certainly looking forward to the second and third in the series -- gnyeahyeah.com genius -- Irish Tatler Man Magazine through dynamic action and rich detail, the Corkman transports the reader to a brutal but accessible version of ancient Ireland -- Irish Examiner slots neatly into the O'Brien Press's growing line of graphic novels with historical bents -- Irish Examiner more Avengers than Aosdana -- Irish Examiner an easy introduction to epic Irish literature for adult and younger reader alike -- Books Ireland perfect format for the retelling of one of Ireland's most famous stories -- Sunday Business Post not one for purists, but a meaty undertaking nonetheless -- Sunday Business Post a pure labour of love -- thearcade.ie a must read for any Irish comic fan! -- thearcade.ie the pages of Celtic Warrior The Legend of Cu Chulainn serve as not only proof of the talent we have in this country but also act as a beautiful and astounding reminder of the wealth we have in Ireland when it comes to our own history and folklore -- thearcade.ie we need something to remind us why Ireland is worth fighting for; Will Sliney has not just created a brilliant graphic novel but he has awoken the hero we all need -- thearcade.ie rousing stuff -- RTE Guide compelling -- RTE Guide spellbinding! -- RTE Guide the power and the glory of Irish myth in a splash of graphic colour and sharp dialogue -- RTE Guide the fact that the book is a labour of love really shines through in what truly is a benchmark for domestically produced graphic novels -- Irishcomicsnews.com ferocious, bloody and sexy -- Irish Independent will shock traditionalists and delight teenage readers -- Irish Independent stunning illustrations -- Irish Independent hugely entertaining -- Irishcomicsnews.com haunting narrative -- Irishcomicsnews.com engrossing tale that was as violent and brutal as it was fulfilling and encompassing -- Irishcomicsnews.com Sliney's abilities shine through in the action packed almost cinematic fight scenes -- Irishcomicsnews.com visceral -- Irishcomicsnews.com superb memorable images -- Irishcomicsnews.com Sliney can hold his head high with what he has accomplished and O'Brien Press can add another critical success to their growing stable of home-grown titles -- Irishcomicsnews.com simply, a superb offering -- Irishcomicsnews.com a cross between 'Tomb Raider' and 'Game of Thrones' -- Irish Independent
