Along the years The Legend of Zelda video game series has inspired several comic book adaptations from fans and Nintendo licensed artists alike. On this page, we aim to collect as many of them as possible. Most of these releases are no longer available for purchase and many of them have never been officially translated to english or made available outside Japan. The Zelda mangas presented here are all fan-made translations, unless noted otherwise.
In 2008 an official western release of the Ocarina of Time manga was announced by Viz Media, with hints of possible future releases. Until we can actually get our hands on the official releases, the only way to experience these comics, is by reading these fan translations brought to you by the wonderful Zelda community.
To download these comics click on the "Download package" link and you will be taken to a download site. Follow the instructions there to begin your download.
Accoring to the Japanese Wikipedia in this manga adaptation, Link isn't a traveller, but an apprentice gardener living in Hyrule Castle. Other differences include Link's ears being pointed because he is a half elf (in the Adventure of Link manual illustrations, the ears of Impa's tribe are also pointed), Impa is drastically younger (possibly because Zelda is stated to be of the same generation as Link), etc. These changes contribute to the manga's drastic deviation from the canon.
This manga was originally hosted by Kasuto.net in its original untranslated form. In 2008 translator GlitterBerry began translating the 200 page manga into english one page a day. Her ongoing work can be seen in her blog.
| Valiant Comics: The Legend of Zelda |
| Authors |
George Caragonne, Rodney Romos, Art Nichols and J. Jackson |
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| Released |
1990-1991 |
| Pages |
122 + extras |
| Filesize |
32.25 MB (Zip archive) |
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The american publisher Valiant Comics released a short comic based on the first two Zelda titles in the Nintendo Comics System, a magazine which ran during 1990 and 1991. Visually the comic was very similar to the campy cartoon series which ran in 1989, but the stories were somewhat more mature and at least tried to stay true to the original games.
| A Link to the Past Manga by Akira Himekawa |
| Author |
Akira Himekawa |
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| Released |
2005 |
| Pages |
??? |
| Filesize |
11.8 MB (Zip archive) |
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Akira Himakawa also adapted Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Four Swords Adventures. This adaptation was released in 2005, three years after A Link to the Past’s port on the Game Boy Advance. This series consists of four volumes. One of the main differences in this adaptation of the story is the introduction of a new character, Ganty. It also reveals that Agahnim was a friend of Link's father. It was originally released in a Nintendo magazine and then published into graphic novels.
| A Link to the Past Manga by Shotaro Ishinomori |
| Author |
Shotaro Ishinomori |
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| Releases |
1992 Nintendo Power
1993
Collectors' Book |
| Pages |
??? |
| Filesize |
19.3 MB (Zip archive) |
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According to the introduction of the Collectors' Book, the comics were originally serialized in Nintendo Power magazine. The first of 12 parts appeared in January 1992 (Volume 32) and the series ran through December 1992. Although the story loosely follows the plot of A Link to the Past, some new twists and characters were added to preserve elements of surprise and add to the dramatic flow. This is the official translation.
| A Link to the Past Manga by Ataru Cagiva |
| Author |
Ataru Cagiva |
  
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| Releases |
06/27/1995 Vol. 1
12/27/1995 Vol. 2
05/27/1996 Vol. 3 |
| Pages |
3 x 194 |
| Filesize |
3 x 14 MB (Zip archive) |
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Ataru Cagiva, the same artist who created the Link's Awakening manga in 1994 made this manga. The first volume of this collection was translated by community member Beno and hosted by The Zelda Fan. Unfortunatly, the two volumes that followed have never been translated to english.
| Link's Awakening Manga |
| Author |
Ataru Cagiva |
 
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| Releases |
06/27/1994 Vol. 1
10/27/1994 Vol. 2 |
| Pages |
186 Vol. 1
190 Vol. 2 |
| Filesize |
22 MB (Zip archive) |
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The Link’s Awakening manga was Created by the same artist who did the 1995 adaptation to A Link to the Past and follows the game storyline very closely. The Link’s Awakening manga was actually created before the A Link to the Past manga even though the A Link to the Past game was released first.
Link is on a voyage sea when a terrible storm destroys his boat and he is washed up onto Koholint Island where he meets many odd characters and is informed by an owl that in order to leave the island he must awaken the wind fish. We have Anastasia and Beno to thanks for this fanmade translation.
Ocarina of time was adapted by Akira Himekawa, the same artist who adapted Majora’s Mask, the 2005 adaptation of A Link to the Past, Four Swords, The Oracle Series, and The Minish Cap. Released in two volumes, volume one covering child Link and volume two covering adult Link with a bonus chapter that leads into Majora’s Mask, Ocarina of Time follows the game story nicely with a few added characters and a much bigger role for Sheik.
Link, a young Hylian raised as a Kokiri due to his parent’s deaths during the war, learns that he is destined so save the world from a rising evil. Link must travel through time and wield the master sword to banish evil. This translation was made by Andrea Scherer.
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| Club Nintendo (Germany): Ocarina of Time |
| Author |
Unknown |
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| Released |
1999 |
| Pages |
16 |
| Filesize | 1.7 MB (Zip archive) |
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These comics were run in the 1998 Club Nintendo magazine in Europe originally in German. They cover the story of Link's father, mother, and the Great War. How Link's father got killed and why Link's mother left him with the Kokiri are explained in these comics. These comics were scanned and translated by Iron Knuckle.
| Majora's Mask Manga |
| Author |
Akira Himekawa |
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| Released |
??? |
| Pages |
??? |
| Filesize |
31.96 MB (Zip archive) |
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Adapted by Akira Himekawa, the same duo that adapted Ocarnia of Time and many of the other Zelda manga. Link goes on a quest to find Navy, his dear friend when his horse is abducted by a mischevious skullkid wearing a strange mask. Link follows in pursuit, but gets transformed into a deku and transported to the doomed land of Termina. Link must regain his original form and save the world from destruction before the moon crashes to the earth on the third day. This manga was scanned and translated by Andrea Scherer.
| Oracle of Seasons Manga |
| Author |
Akira Himekawa |
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| Released |
2001 |
| Pages |
?? |
| Filesize |
12.34 MB (Zip archive) |
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Link and his grandparents, both descendants of the Hyrulian Royal Nights, live on a farm outside of Hyrule. Link decides to go to take the nights test at Hyrule Castle. Upon entering the castle Link finds the Triforce, which transports him to the land of Holodrum where he must rescue Din, oracle of seasons in order to return Holodrum to it’s normal tranquil state.
According to the manga Link's animal friend is Ricky. It was created by the same artists as the Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and Oracle of Ages manga. We have Melora to thank for the scans and Annie for the translation.
| Oracle of Ages Manga |
| Author |
Akira Himekawa |
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| Released |
2002 |
| Pages |
?? |
| Filesize |
12.48 MB (Zip archive) |
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By Impa’s request Link travels to Labrynna from Holodrum to find and protect the priestess, Nayru. Veran, called forth by Twinrova, possesses Nayru in order to travel through time and finish off Link’s ancestors in order to prevent Link from ever existing. Link must travel through time to thwart Veran’s plans and save Labrynna from oppression.
Just like the Orcale of Seasons manga, this was scanned by Melora and translated by Annie.
| Link's Logbook (The Wind Waker) |
| Author |
?? |
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| Released |
2002 |
| Pages |
?? |
| Filesize |
?? MB (Zip archive) |
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Link's Logbook deviates from the main storyline of The Wind Waker and follows Link on his travels throughout the Great Sea. During the story, set during The Wind Waker, he meets many strange characters, goes on many adventures, and get's into a lot of trouble before completing his journey and fulfilling his destiny. This manga was scanned and translated by The Anime Council.
| Four Swords Adventures Manga |
| Author |
Akira Himekawa |
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| Released |
2004 |
| Pages |
?? |
| Filesize |
20.5 MB (Zip archive) |
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Link must wield the four sword, a mythical sword that allows the wielder to split into four seperate people, in order to save Princess Zelda from the evil wind mage, Vaati. Along the way they will be delayed by Shadow Link, Link's evil counterpart who wants nothing else than to stop the Links from restoring peace to the world.
This manga was adapted by Akira Himekawa, also reponsible for adapting many of the other Zelda manga. Scanned and edited by Beno, translated by Mariam Dirbashi.
| The Minish Cap Manga |
| Author |
Akira Himekawa |
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| Released |
?? |
| Pages |
?? |
| Filesize |
31.77 MB (Zip archive) |
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Link lives with and is apprentice to his grandfather, who is a blacksmith. Hyrule Town is celebrating its anual Picori festival and Princess Zelda sneaks away from the castle to ask Link to accompany her to the festival. Link is allowed to go if he delivers the prize for the sword tournament, a blade forged by his grandfather. The champion of the tournament, Vaati, reveals himself as a sorcerer and turns Princess Zelda into stone. The Picori's aid is needed in order to save the princess, but the only problem is that they only show themselves to children. Link steps up to the challenge in order to save his friend and thwart Vaati's evil plans.
