The Ring of the Nibelung
DC · 1989–1990 · 4 issues
About the series
In 1989 and 1990, DC Comics published a four-issue adaptation of Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung, scripted by Roy Thomas and illustrated with Gil Kane's dynamic, heroic linework. This ambitious project brought the sprawling Norse-tinged saga of gods, dwarves, and a cursed golden ring to the comic page, condensing Wagner's multi-night masterpiece into a single, visually striking series. It remains a notable example of DC's willingness to adapt classic literature and opera into the superhero idiom, showcasing Kane's legendary draftsmanship on a mythic scale.