How To Start Reading The Hilda Graphic Novels [Guide + Reading Order]

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The Hilda graphic novel series by cartoonist Luke Pearson is a mix of fantasy and adventure that’s perfect for readers of all ages. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore, they follow a young girl named Hilda in a world of trolls, giants, elves, and more.

These award-winning graphic novels have been praised for their rich and colourful art and sense of adventure. There’s even an animated Netflix series, which has two seasons and a movie.

Want to start reading the Hilda graphic novels? This guide will help you, or a young person in your life, start reading these wonderful comics. It gives you all the information you need to know, including the books available and much more.

Which Came First – The Graphic Novels Or The Netflix Series?

The graphic novels came first.

The Netflix animated series is a mix of stories adapted from the graphic novels and original tales using the characters and world that were created by Luke Pearson.

Two pages from Hilda and the Midnight Giant.

What Age Group Are The Graphic Novels Suitable For?

The Hilda graphic novels are made to be suitable to a younger audience. The Flying Eye Books website lists them as being suitable for ages 5-11. Although, some scenes might be a little scary for on the younger side but nothing that’s too serious.

Also, just because they are made for an age group of 5-11 doesn’t mean that anyone older will not enjoy them.

Hilda Graphic Novel Reading Order

Currently, there are six Hilda graphic novels. If you’re looking to read them all then this is the recommended reading order based on when they were published.

Hilda and the Troll

Published in 2010

Hilda and the Troll was originally published by No Brow as Hildafolk. Flying Eye Books renamed it to Hilda and the Troll with subsequent printings. It was adapted into episode one of the animated Netflix series.

Hilda and the Midnight Giant

Published in 2011

Hilda and the Midnight Giant was originally published by No Brow, but is now published by Flying Eye Books. It was adapted into episode two of the animated Netflix series.

Hilda and the Bird Parade

Published in 2012

Hilda and the Bird Parade was originally published by No Brow, but is now published by Flying Eye Books. It was adapted into episode three of the animated Netflix series.

Hilda and the Black Hound

Published in 2014

Hilda and the Black Hound is published by Flying Eye Books. It was adapted into episode thirteen of the animated Netflix series.

Hilda and the Stone Forest

Published in 2016

Hilda and the Stone Forest is published by Flying Eye Books. It was adapted as episode 13 of the second season of the Netflix animated series.

Hilda and the Mountain King

Published in 2019

Hilda and the Mountain King is published by Flying Eye Books and is the most latest graphic novel in the series. It was adapted into the the Hilda and the Mountain King movie for Netflix.

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Compilation Collections

Flying Eye Books have started to collect the Hilda graphic novels in larger collections. See more details below.

Hilda: The Wilderness Stories

Published 2022

The Wilderness Stories is a collection of the first to Hilda graphic novels, Hilda and the Troll and Hilda and the Midnight Giant, in one book. It also comes with a bunch of behind the scenes material.

Hilda: The Trollberg Stories

Published November 2022

The Trollberg Stories collect the third and fourth graphic novels, Hilda and the Bird Parade and Hilda and the Black Hound, into one edition.

Where Can I Buy The Hilda Graphic Novels?

The Hilda graphic novels can be found at all good comic book stores, online stores, bookshops, eBay, and digitally.

Need More Hilda In Your Life?

If you’re caught up with the Hilda graphic novels and cannot wait for the next instalment, you can get your fix with the illustrated novels. Published by Flying Eye Books, these novels are written by Stephen Davies with illustrations by Seaerra Miller.

The following Hilda illustrated novels are available: