Northlanders Series by Brian Wood, Paul Azaceta

Meet Sven, an exiled Viking prince who must return to the desolate lands of his birth to reclaim his vast inheritance upon the death of his father.In this first volume collecting NORTHLANDERS #1-8, DMZ writer Brian Wood stabs Viking lore in the face with a fresh take on what it means to be a warrior. See why Entertainment Weekly calls it "a well-reserched, richly realized world that illuminates politics and culture without getting bogged down in history-book stuff."

The second NORTHLANDERS collection, featuring issues #11-16, takes place during the tail end of Viking rule in Ireland. A series of mysterious murders and arsons against wealthy citizens leaves the Viking occupiers worried that a potential uprising might ignite... moreThe second NORTHLANDERS collection, featuring issues #11-16, takes place during the tail end of Viking rule in Ireland. A series of mysterious murders and arsons against wealthy citizens leaves the Viking occupiers worried that a potential uprising might ignite. When surprising details involving the crimes are revealed, though, their jobs become much harder! Once again, writer Brian Wood teams with artist Ryan Kelly (Local) for an intriguing, gorgeously rendered peek at the inner workings of society. less

This volume collects all of the NORTHLANDERS short stories (issues 9, 10, 17, 18, 19 and 20). Exploring everything from the art of Viking single combat, to the role of women in the Viking world, this volume also includes the return of the original Northlanders artist Davide Gianfelice to illustrate a coda to Volume 1.

Set in Viking Russia in A.D.1020, "The Plague Widow" examines a year in the life of a remote settlement under siege by a contagious outbreak. The residents of this village are so focused on shutting the outside world out, they don't think about who they're shutting themselves in with. Mixing equal parts crime, history and survival fiction, this is the most brutal NORTHLANDERS story to date!Collects Issues #21-28.

The fifth volume of Northlanders finds DMZ artist Riccardo Burchielli joining Brian Wood’s Viking epic.Opening in 9th century Norway, Erik, a blacksmith, meets Ingrid, a girl enslaved by corrupt Christian missionaries. When Erik liberates Ingrid from her captors, they set out to live by the “old ways,” hoping to find something – anything – they can feel is their own... moreThe fifth volume of Northlanders finds DMZ artist Riccardo Burchielli joining Brian Wood’s Viking epic.Opening in 9th century Norway, Erik, a blacksmith, meets Ingrid, a girl enslaved by corrupt Christian missionaries. When Erik liberates Ingrid from her captors, they set out to live by the “old ways,” hoping to find something – anything – they can feel is their own. The Church will not let them go that easily, though, and sets out to bring them back by any means necessary, driving Erik to adopt a scorched earth policy their pursuers. less

Writer Brian Wood weaves another tale of lost Viking history, as foot soldier Mads gives a grunt's-eye view of the famous Siege of Paris where hundreds defended against thousands, and political manoeuvring was as important as the clash of the shield wall. Even while they fight off the invading horde, Mads and company still have to make it through the brutal winter to survive.

"Brian Wood (DMZ, DEMO, DV8) wraps up his critically acclaimed Vertigo series here in ""The Icelandic Trilogy"".In this final chapter, NORTHLANDERS weaves together the decades-spanning crime drama of the Hauksson clan. Beginning with a young Ulf Hauksson taking over his clan's settlement in a new land and moving onto a violent civil war years later, the final story arc of this landmark Vertigo series reveals a brand new look at the bloody beginnings of Iceland... more"Brian Wood (DMZ, DEMO, DV8) wraps up his critically acclaimed Vertigo series here in ""The Icelandic Trilogy"".In this final chapter, NORTHLANDERS weaves together the decades-spanning crime drama of the Hauksson clan. Beginning with a young Ulf Hauksson taking over his clan's settlement in a new land and moving onto a violent civil war years later, the final story arc of this landmark Vertigo series reveals a brand new look at the bloody beginnings of Iceland. NORTHLANDERS, as always, delivers historical action with the action and sensibility of modern day crime drama." less