1450 ( )

Tackling another key theme from the Viking era, Wood explores the transition of the Viking world into a Christian faith. He sets the story well into the missionary period, so the community and characters are well aware of this new religion, but the majority of Northmen just wish to take advantage of their "neighbours" through trade and commerce rather than convert. Our lead in the story is a troubled young man who refuses to accept the Christians and sees in them a more violent nature due to their abuse of a young albino girl who becomes his companion and lover. The story has a supernatural tinge to it as well which I rather liked, because it is a nod to how the Vikings viewed their world as full of gods and goddesses made real. ( )

Another good entry in this series. Think Conan, but set in the real world Viking era. Also, I am a big fan of the artwork of Becky Cloonan and Fiona Staples and they don't disappoint. I look forward to Volume 6. ( )