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Tristan and Lancelot: a Tale of Two Knights by James Persichetti

Tristan and Lancelot: a Tale of Two Knights

A Graphic Novel

James Persichetti, L.S. Biehler

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · June 4, 2024

In this queer reimagining of an Arthurian legend, Knights of the Round Table Lancelot and Tristan set out on a quest to find the missing magician Merlin but instead discover an unexpected romance perfect for fans of The Prince and the Dressmaker and Squire.

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Genres
YA LGBTQ+ Comics, Arthurian YA, YA Romance Comics
Published
HarperCollins, June 4, 2024

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About this book

In this queer reimagining of an Arthurian legend, Knights of the Round Table Lancelot and Tristan set out on a quest to find the missing magician Merlin but instead discover an unexpected romance perfect for fans of The Prince and the Dressmaker and Squire. When Merlin goes missing and Camelot falls under attack, King Arthur sends his estranged half-sister, Morgan le Fay, and esteemed Knights of the Round Table, Tristan and Lancelot, to find him.

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As the reluctant trio travels through Albion saving towns from treacherous foes and battling fae, their bonds deepen, and sparks fly between the two knights. Before they can sort through their complicated feelings, an unexpected dark force appears, bringing what just might be the end of Camelot. From debut author James Persichetti and new talent L.S. Biehler, Tristan and Lancelot: A Tale of Two Knights will sweep readers away with an epic quest and a love story for the ages.

Arthurian Pulse

Come here for

  • Arthurian romance in graphic-novel form
  • A YA comics shelf slot with fandom appeal

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  • LGBT YA comics energy
  • A staged, collectible-feeling narrative

Where it sits

YA LGBTQ+ Comics64%
YA Romance Comics47%
Arthurian YA34%

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Publisher categories

  • YA Action & Adventure Comics
  • YA Coming-of-Age Comics
  • YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics
  • YA Fantasy Comics
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  • YA Historical Comics
  • YA LGBTQ+ Comics
  • YA Romance Comics
  • YA Fantasy
Authors
James Persichetti, L.S. Biehler
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
June 4, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
YA Action & Adventure Comics