The giant Fafnir has maintained possession of the powerful ring made from the stolen rhine gold since the close of Book One (
Rhinegold), and now the dwarf Mimé seeks to claim it as his own. Only death will part the grotesque Fafnir - who hoards his treasure in the form of a deadly dragon! - from the ring, and only the once-powerful sword Nothung can kill Fafnir. But Nothung has lain shattered for years, and it is decreed that only someone who has never known fear can some day forge the sword anew. When Siegfried, the son born from the incestuous and tragic union of Siegmund and Sieglindé, decides to pursue the mystical sword and the giant's treasure, the will of the gods will be done!
The Ring of the Niebelung has been highly praised since its premiere in February of 2000. In the review section of the recent Stanzine (the on-line magazine of comics' icon Stan Lee), Stan Lee gave The Ring of the Niebelung: Valkyrie the "highest possible recommendation," praising Russell's phenomenal storytelling abilities and gorgeous art.
The Ring of the Niebelung: Siegfried is a full-color three-issue series comprising the third book of Russell's landmark adaptation of Richard Wagner's epic musical drama, The Ring of the Niebelung. The first issue of Siegfried will be available starting December 6 for the retail price of $2.99.