Kid Beowulf
By Alexis E. Fajardo | 642 FollowersAbout Kid Beowulf
History, mythology, and adventure converge in the graphic novel series "Kid Beowulf." Follow the story of 12-year-old twin brothers, Beowulf and Grendel as they travel across distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes therein. The current storyline 'The Tarpeian Rock' finds Beowulf and Grendel in ancient Italy where they meet another pair of twins, Romulus and Remus. It all leads to the founding of the world's most epic city: ROME!
Meet Alexis E. Fajardo
Alexis E. Fajardo is an Eisner award-winning editor and cartoonist. Lex grew up reading stories about mythology, monsters, knights, and heroics and now creates his own in his graphic novel series, "Kid Beowulf." Lex is a member of the National Cartoonist’s Society; Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators; and has been a National Writing Juror for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. When he’s not drawing comics, Lex works for them as Editorial Director at the Charles M. Schulz Studio in Santa Rosa, California, where he edits "Peanuts" books.
Cast of Characters
Beowulf
Beowulf (“bay-oh-wolf”) is a 12-year-old Viking boy. He grew up an orphan in Geatland until his father appeared (as a fire-ghost) and told him he had a twin brother across the sea! Beowulf set out to meet his brother Grendel (a monster) and his life has been full of adventure ever since. Beowulf is stubborn but forthright and loves to eat lingonberries.
Grendel
Grendel (“gren-dell”) is a 12-year-old monster boy (part-human/part-dragon). He grew up in the forests of Daneland with his monster mother and dragon grandfather. Grendel led a peaceful life until he met his twin brother, Beowulf, and they embarked on many adventures. Grendel is mighty in hand, strong in heart, and does his best to keep Beowulf out of trouble.
Hama
Hama (“hah-mah”) the pig is from Geatland and was sent to Daneland for supper! Along the way Hama got ship-wrecked with Beowulf and the two became fast friends. Hama accompanies Beowulf and Grendel on all their adventures. He is smart, trustworthy, and heroic…even if he is just a pig.
Nagling
Nagling (“nag-ling”) means “nailer” in Old English and is an ancient sword forged by the great smith Weyland from ages past. It has been wielded by gods and demi-gods, heroes and heroines, and now belongs to Beowulf (much to Nagling’s dismay). Nagling is imbued with the power of speech and likes to be heard…though no one likes to listen.