The Hobbit
Eclipse · 1989–1990 · 3 issues
About the series
Eclipse Books’ three-issue adaptation of The Hobbit (1989–1990) translates J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved fantasy novel into a lush, fully painted comic book. Illustrated by David Wenzel and scripted by Charles Dixon, the series brings the quest of Bilbo Baggins and his company of dwarves—including Balin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Dori—to vivid visual life. This faithful, artist-driven rendition stands as one of the earliest major graphic novel adaptations of Tolkien’s work, offering a distinct, pre-film interpretation of Middle-earth’s iconic adventure.
