Magic Flute

P. Craig Russell's luminous adaptation of Mozart's opera, published by Eclipse in 1992, brings the fantastical quest of Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno to comics through a single, self-contained issue. Russell, who both wrote and illustrated this project alongside co-writer Patrick Mason, translates the opera's whimsical trials and Masonic symbolism into a visual feast of delicate linework and ethereal color. This issue stands as a testament to Russell's mastery of adapting classical narratives into the graphic medium, offering a faithful yet distinctly comic-book interpretation of a beloved musical masterpiece.