Is this book a direct adaptation of the original short story?

This graphic novel is a faithful, scene-for-scene manga adaptation of the 1928 short story by H.P. Lovecraft.

Has this specific adaptation received any industry recognition?

This work won the 2024 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel.

Does this book belong to a larger collection of works by the same artist?

This volume is part of an ongoing series of manga adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft's stories illustrated by Gou Tanabe, which includes other titles such as At the Mountains of Madness and The Shadow Over Innsmouth.

The Call of Cthulhu

Cosmic Horror Horror

Pages: 278
Published: 2021
Language: German

Francis Thurston inherits a collection of strange documents detailing a terrifying cult and its monstrous god, Cthulhu. As he pieces together the fragmented accounts, he uncovers a horrifying truth that threatens his sanity and the world itself. This chilling tale explores the limits of human understanding when faced with cosmic dread.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Dark Tense Mysterious Thought-Provoking

Quest Unreliable Narrator

Authors

Gō Tanabe

Gō Tanabe is the artist behind the striking manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu." His work brings cosmic horror to life with incredible detail and atmosphere. If you enjoy dark fantasy and intricate artwork, you'll want to check out his take on this classic tale.

H.P. Lovecraft

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Lovecraft spent most of his life in New England. After his father's institutionalization in 1893, he lived affluently until his family's wealth dissipated after the death of his grandfather. He then lived with his mother, in reduced financial security, until her institutionalization in 1919. He began to write essays for the United Amateur Press Association, and in 1913 wrote a critical letter to a pulp magazine that ultimately led to his involvement in pulp fi...

Francis ThurstonProtagonist

CthulhuAntagonist

All characters in The Call of Cthulhu

Frequently asked questions

Is this book a direct adaptation of the original short story?
This graphic novel is a faithful, scene-for-scene manga adaptation of the 1928 short story by H.P. Lovecraft.
Has this specific adaptation received any industry recognition?
This work won the 2024 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel.
Does this book belong to a larger collection of works by the same artist?
This volume is part of an ongoing series of manga adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft's stories illustrated by Gou Tanabe, which includes other titles such as At the Mountains of Madness and The Shadow Over Innsmouth.