Alena (graphic novel)

Cover to the first edition.

Date| 2015
Creative team
Writers| Kim W. Andersson
Artists| Kim W. Andersson

Alena is a 2015 Swedish graphic novel written and illustrated by Kim W. Andersson. It was later made into the film Alena.[1][2] Alena was the winner of the Swedish Comics Academy's Adamson statue, Sweden's most prestigious comics award.[3]

## Reception

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Zeb Larson wrote "This is a violent and uncomfortable story, one that I'm not sure I'd want to pick up again because its depiction of teenage life is so uncomfortable. But it's still a good and compellingly dark read. It's clever and nuanced, and even if you can only read it once because it's so disturbing, you should do it."[4] Pop Culture Uncovered discussed the artwork with "Andersson's style reminds me of [Robert] Crumb in some ways and it's rawness, and ugliness at times, make the story feel real in a way traditional comic art probably wouldn't."[5]

## Conception

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Kim W. Andersson said the graphic novel was largely inspired by the film version of Carrie. He has also cited the comic series Love and Rockets as an influence.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Swedish Cartoonist Kim W. Andersson Embraces Teen Angst in Alena". pastemagazine.com. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
2. ^ "Film Review: 'Alena' - Variety". Variety. 26 February 2016.
3. ^ "PREVIEW: Alena, the comic book movie you haven't heard of". The Beat. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
4. ^ "Review: Alena". Comic Bastards. 23 August 2016.
5. ^ "Review Brew – Alena The Graphic Novel". Pop Culture Uncovered. 17 August 2016.
6. ^ "Zeb Larson's Interview with Kim W. Andersson". Comic Bastards. 19 September 2016.

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