A true legendary Russian hero, a groundbreaking Russian filmmaker! Alexander
Nevsky is a central figure in Russian history, having lived during one of
Russia's darkest periods - the invasion of the Teutonic Knights. Alexander
Nevsky helped establish the Russian nation by defeating the Teutonic Knights,
invaders from the last vestiges of the Holy Roman Empire, with an army comprised
of ordinary citizens who were poorly-equipped soldiers, but fought for their
freedom. This ragtag band, against overwhelming odds, defeated the invaders in
an epic battle on the frozen lake Peipus - a spectacular achievement that
is still celebrated in Russia to this day.
In 1938, the great Russian filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein, much acclaimed for
his masterful historical interpretations, as seen in "Battleship Potemkin"
(1925) and "Ivan the Terrible" (1944), brought the story of Alexander Nevsky to
life on the silver screen in an innovative and brilliant way, by developing new
film techniques that remain in use almost 100 years later by some of the
greatest directors of our time. Now, following in the steps of Eisenstein, IDW
is proud to present one of the most compelling historical graphic novels ever
produced - one that is as relevant today as it was at any time in
history!
