P. Craig Russell
Non-series work. All written and drawn by P. Craig Russell unless otherwise noted.
Opera
1
The Magic Flute (NBM Publishing; OGN, originally published by Eclipse
Books). [From NBM: Long out of print, the many adaptations
that Russell has done of famous operas are finally collected again in 3
volumes, in the wake of his highly successful massive recent adaptation
of Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung. This first volume presents his adaptation
of one of Mozart’s most famous works, a farcical tale mixed with fantasy.
The story begins as the Queen of the Night sets Prince Tamino on a quest
to rescue her daughter, Pamina from the evil Sarastro. On the way, he meets
the bird-catcher Papageno, who is “persuaded” to help Tamino in
his quest. Tamino’s spiritual quest is counterpoised with Papageno’s
own earthly search for his one true love, Papagena. Both couples’ strivings
are juxtaposed with the eternal conflict between Sarastro and the Queen
of the Night.] 
Volume
2 (NBM Publishing; from various sources).[From NBM:
Russell's classic adaptations of Richard Wagner's Parsifal from the legend
of the Holy Grail, Ariane & Bluebeard by Maeterlinck and Dukas, "The
Clowns" taken from I Pagliacci by Leoncavallo, as well as two songs
by Mahler: "The Drinking Song of Earth's Sorrow" and "Unto
This World."] 
Volume
3 (NBM Publishing; from various sources).[From NBM:
This collection of Russell’s classic adaptations concludes with Pelleas
& Melisande by Maeterlinck and Debussy, Salome by Richard Strauss and
the all new The Godfather’s Code from Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni.]
1
The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie (Dark Horse; Rhinegold 1-4; Valkyrie
1-3). [From Dark Horse Comics: A multiple Eisner
Award winner, P. Craig Russell's adaptation of the Ring cycle by German
composer Richard Wagner is about to be collected in a handsome two-volume
set. Volume One, with new introductions and behind-the-scenes production
art, presents The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie. The magical gold of the Rhine
maidens is stolen, leading to a twisted story of vengeance and betrayal.
The tainted product of the theft, a simple ring, perverts the will of everyone
it comes in contact with, from the most lowly hunchback to the father of
the Gods. Read the original tale of the cursed Ring, as adapted by one of
comics' finest creators, P. Craig Russell.] 
2
Siegfried and Gotterdammerung (Dark Horse; Siegfried 1-3; Gotterdammerung
1-4). [From Dark Horse Comics: The ultimate adaptation
of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle concludes with these elaborate and faithful
renditions of Siegfried and Gotterdammerung: The Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried
is separated from his love, the Valkyrie Brunhilde, and even the All-Father
himself cannot make things right. In the stunning conclusion, all of creation
hangs in the balance because of gods meddling in the affairs of man -- all
over the gold of the Rhinemaids. In this massive undertaking, P. Craig Russell
has created a living, breathing version of the Ring Cycle that Richard Wagner
could only have dreamed of executing in his day.] 
The
Ring of the Nibelung (Dark Horse; HC collection of entire series).
[From Dark Horse Comics: The Eisner Award-winning series, finally
collected in one volume, presents one of the grandest stories of Western
civilization, now one of the most explosive epics in the history of comics.
Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the
lives of great warriors are ruined, and murder after murder is committed
in the name of love and gold. This new high point in Russell's distinguished
twenty-five year career as a true artist's artist includes behind-the-scenes
production art, notes on the adaptation by the artist, and a signed and
numbered frontispiece. It's the epic as it was meant to be read, in the
final, permanent, yet limited edition.] Other Works
Elric:
Stormbringer (Dark Horse; 7-issue mini; w P. Craig Russell & Neil
Gaiman). [From Dark Horse Comics: There was a time
when great movement fell upon the earth and above it, when the destiny of
men and gods was hammered out upon the forge of fate, when monstrous wars
were brewed and mighty deeds were designed. Greatest of these heroes was
a doom-driven adventurer who bore a runeblade that he loathed. His name
was Elric of Melniboné, king of ruins, and lord of a scattered race
that once ruled the world. Legendary artist P. Craig Russell adapts Michael
Moorcock's climactic Elric novel—the grand story of the final battle
between Law and Chaos—to the comics format. This is Russell's finest
work yet, and the greatest Elric epic of them all, combining the best elements
of horror, sword, and sorcery into one amazingly powerful story.]
1
The Selfish Giant and The Star Child (NBM). [From
NBM: One of comic art’s most respected and pioneering artists,
well known for his opera adaptations and beautiful fantasy work, P. Craig
Russell is in the process of adapting Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tales
in a series of landmark volumes.] 
2
The Young King and The Remarkable Rocket (NBM).
3
The Birthday of the Infanta (NBM).
4
The Devoted Friend and The Nightengale and the Rose (NBM).
[From NBM: The next volume in the prize-winning and greatly acclaimed
complete adaptations of Wilde’s tales presents “The Devoted Friend”
on what constitutes real friendship, and “The Nightingale and the Rose”
a stirring story of sacrifice to love with a cruel twist.] 
Isolation
& Illusion: Collected Short Stories, 1977-1997 (Dark Horse; w &
a P. Craig Russell; stories reprinted from a variety of sources). [From
Dark Horse: Since the 1970s, P. Craig Russell (Murder Mysteries, The
Ring of the Nibelung) has created some of the most sophisticated and lavishly
drawn stories ever to hit comics shops. Dark Horse is proud to present a
rare sampling of the work spread over his long career, including early masterpieces
like "Dance on the Razor's Edge" and "The Starship Remembrance,"
along with more recent adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft's "From Beyond"
and O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi." If you're a lover of fine illustration
and masterful storytelling, these long out-of-print stories are an essential
addition to your comics collection.] 
The
Jungle Book (NBM). [From NBM: One of Russell's
best noted achievements, his adaptation of stories from Kipling's "Jungle
Book" are at long last available in one beautiful full color trade
paperback with flaps. This collection consists of "The King's Ankus"
and "Red Dog" both published initially by Eclipse now reshot in
larger format and with added pages plus the new adaptation of "The
Spring Running" which pre-serialized in ComicsLit magazine in B&W,
now in full color.] 
Murder
Mysteries (Dark Horse; w Neil Gaiman; a P. Craig Russell). [From
Dark Horse: One of the most celebrated writers in the history of comics
teams up once again with one of the industry's most accomplished artists!
For the first time in nine years, since the award-winning 50th issue of
Sandman, Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell once again venture into the world
of myth and angels. Constructing and maintaining all of heaven and earth
is an immense task, which God has divided up amongst the various ranks and
stations of angels. As with any such huge effort, there are bound to be
casualties. This unique passion play sheds light on the hands behind creation,
as well as one lonely man in Los Angeles who gets to hear the whole story
of a most unspeakable crime: a murder in paradise! P. Craig Russell adapts
Neil Gaiman's poignant short story with the subtlety and grace which earned
him two Eisner Awards last year for his work on Dark Horse's Ring of the
Nibelung series. The reunion of these two legendary comics creators is a
guaranteed masterpiece.] 