A graphic novel of the enchanting prequel toThe Lord of the Rings,The Hobbitthe classic fantasy that inspired Peter Jacksons major motion picture trilogy.

When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton.

Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from thewonders of Rivendelltothe terrors of Mirkwoodand beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyonehimself includedever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring.

This comprehensive edition collects the three issue series originally published by Eclipse Comics and thereafter augmented with many pages of additional artwork and improvements. Carefully abridged from Tolkiens classic novel, and brought thrillingly to life with striking, evocative art by David Wenzel, this graphic novel is a perennial delight toHobbitfans old and new.