Väinämöinen
Jalava · 2001–2008 · 9 issues
About the series
Published by Jalava between 2001 and 2008, Väinämöinen is a nine-issue Finnish comic series that adapts and reimagines the epic tales of the Kalevala, centered on its legendary hero. The series is most closely associated with its creator, writer and artist Petri Hiltunen, whose distinctive, atmospheric artwork brings the ancient myths to life with a modern, often somber sensibility. It stands as a significant work in Finnish comics, offering a sustained, artistically ambitious interpretation of national folklore.