Amid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace… The beloved action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium collector’s hardcovers! Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery ... the land Leif called Vinland. "A fascinating, violent, and moving story [that's] firmly among other timeless classics … Seriously, I don't know how many different ways I can say this manga is worth reading." -Kotaku "Gripping doesn't begin to describe Vinland Saga. 5 stars." -ICv2 "With its rich visual details, emotional pull and strong characters, this historical epic is an instant winner." -Anime News Network From the acclaimed author of Planetes. Winner of the Japan Media Arts Awards Grand Prize for Manga and the Kodansha Manga Awards.
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery ... the land Leif called Vinland. "A fascinating, violent, and moving story [that's] firmly among other timeless classics … Seriously, I don't know how many different ways I can say this manga is worth reading." -Kotaku "Gripping doesn't begin to describe Vinland Saga. 5 stars." -ICv2 "With its rich visual details, emotional pull and strong characters, this historical epic is an instant winner." -Anime News Network From the acclaimed author of Planetes. Winner of the Japan Media Arts Awards Grand Prize for Manga and the Kodansha Manga Awards.