Goblin

By Eric Grissom

Goblin is a fantasy story about overcoming great odds and about finding light in even the darkest of places.

A young, headstrong goblin embarks on a wild journey of danger, loss, self-discovery, and sacrifice in this new graphic novel adventure.

One fateful night a sinister human warrior raids the home of the young goblin Rikt and leaves him orphaned. Angry and alone, Rikt vows to avenge the death of his parents and seeks a way to destroy the man who did this. He finds aid from unlikely allies throughout his journey and learns of a secret power hidden in the heart of the First Tree. Will Rikt survive the trials that await him on his perilous journey to the First Tree? And is Rikt truly prepared for what he may find there?

"A heartfelt fantasy yarn about finding light in a world filled with darkness. A really great spin on growing up and high fantasy."-Dave Scheidt (Mayor Good Boy, Star Wars, Avatar the Last Airbender)

"Goblin is a massive journey of heartbreak and healing in a world so full, every chapter could fill an entire book!"-Marcus Emerson (Ben Braver, Kid Youtuber, Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja)

"Grissom and Perkins have created my favorite kind of book. Chock full of strange monsters, big adventure, and a whole lot of heart. The perfect graphic novel for the entire family."-Rafer
Roberts (Grumble, Minecraft, Modern Fantasy)

"Goblin is exactly what I look for in a fantasy story. Beautiful landscapes, curious creatures, and an adorable hero who rises to the challenge and happens to be a goblin!"-Claire Connelly (Black Eyes, Down with the Ship, The Long Year)

"Rikt enjoins us to delight in his triumphs, wallow in his sorrows and take pleasure in the journey that lies ahead. Grissom and Perkins show that even the smallest of us can achieve great things."-Jeff McClelland (The Tick, Honcho, Black Terror)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506724728
• ISBN13: 9781506724720
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Dark Horse Books
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Message for today's world

Goblin by Eric Grissom & Will Perkins (Graphic novel) This is the tale of a young goblin on a quest. Goblins are hated by everyone, called disgusting and evil. But, of course, that's just racist stereotyping - the real evil. Our poor goblin must find a way to keep his heart from being poisoned by the hate. Pretty much a predictable hero's journey, but there's a reason those stories have been our stories since storytelling started. They speak to our psyche and reflect the pattern of life - or at least our hopes. It's beautifully told, beautifully drawn, uplifting, and has topical messaging. It's now a personal favorite.