The Norse mythology pre-teen epic journey GUNHILD: A NEW GOD? is debuting in print as part of Saturday AM TANKS graphic novel series.
The press release follows:
Media Release -- Saturday AM, whose latest series Clock Striker, written by publisher Frederick L. Jones, was a universal success with fans, critics and retailers alike, today publishes their next series debut with Danish creator Fred Tornager's Gunhild: A New God?, a middle grade manga-style graphic novel inspired by Norse mythology, which follows an orphan who is more than just your average pre-teen.
The 12-year-old orphan, Gunhild, lives in a world where humans revere the powerful Asgardians as gods, and fear the mystical Jotuns. The fire Jotun Gunhild leaves behind her human village upbringing, to embark on a great adventure where she will prove her worth, by becoming a God. Her travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination, and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood. The aspiring young God will stop at nothing to forge her own fantastic path and make her dream come true.
"Gunhild is the biggest thing I've ever created" says Fred Tornager. "I want the readers to be highly entertained while being able to learn about the real myths from Norse mythology. Even if you think you know about Thor and Loki, I promise you've never seen them like this before!"
Saturday AM publishes a diverse range of manga-inspired comics and graphic novels from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or culturally diverse characters and creators. Gunhild is the latest in a lineup of popular series including Apple Black, Clock Striker, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.
Gunhild Volume 1 is available today at finer comic shops and bookstores everywhere, and is recommended for the upper end of middle grade readers to young adult (10+).
ABOUT FRED TORNAGER:
Fred Tornager is a comics artist whose work is primarily inspired by shonen manga and western cartoon series. She attended The Animation Workshop in Jutland, where she received a BA in Graphic Narrative. Fred works on multiple comics simultaneously, including her quarterly manga series Gunhild, a Nordic mythology adventure published in Saturday AM's digital magazine Saturday BRUNCH. Her first Danish cartoon, My Night With You, a YA graphic short story, was published in 2020. In 2021, Fred won Denmark's Best Newcomer award, aka the Claus Deleuran Comic Debut award.
ABOUT SATURDAY AM:
Saturday AM is a unique digital first comics publisher featuring an ever-growing catalog of popular, exclusive, and diverse action manga-style webcomics by independent creators from around the world. Among the nearly 50 visionary artists on the Saturday AM team are @WhytManga (Apple Black), @JeyOdin (Hammer), and @saigaimiproject (Saigami). To learn more about Saturday AM, visit saturday-am.com, or find them on Instagram (@saturday_am), YouTube (youtube.com/user/MyFutprint), and Twitter (@saturday_am).
ABOUT QUARTO PUBLISHING GROUP:
The Quarto Group creates a wide variety of books and intellectual property products, with a mission to inspire life's experiences. Produced in many formats for adults, children, and the whole family, our products are visually appealing, information rich, and stimulating.
The Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of imprints and businesses that are creatively independent and expert in developing long-lasting content across specific niches of interest. Quarto sells and distributes its products globally in over 50 countries and 40 languages, through a variety of sales channels, partnerships, and routes to market.
Quarto employs c. 300 talented people in the US and the UK. The Group was founded in London in 1976. It is domiciled in the US and listed on the London Stock Exchange (QRT)
