Read Vinland Saga, I’m begging you.
An important note as we begin discussing Vinland Saga and the brutal viking age it inhabits, at its heart this is a series about the pursuit of a non-violent existence.
Vinland Saga is getting a television anime from Studio Wit (Attack on Titan, Ancient Magus Bride), but I promise you you’re going to want to read the manga and be in on the ground floor for this one.
Vikings and the art of superstition as psychological warfare.
P.O.V. (Point of Viking)
This is Askeladd. Even his moments of comic relief inform you that he’s a smug bastard.
Vinland Saga, a period piece which understands the cultural differences and language barriers involved in European conflict.
The justifications never change.
The foundation of early Vinland Saga is Thorfinn, a young viking, serving his father’s killer to earn opportunities to honorably duel him to the death and restore his family name.
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Makoto Yukimura on the experience of meeting a real life Scandinavian.
Fatherhood
Makoto Yukimura understands how impactful good sound effects are to selling a comic book fight. Props to whoever does Kodansha’s lettering.
“He’s only a boy...but...look at his fucking eyes...”
A conversation about pagan tradition vs. Christianity among vikings.
Thorkell, a warrior who chose to side against his own people only because he believed they’d be more fun to fight against than the English. Thorkell adds over-the-top spectacle to Vinland Saga.
Vinland Saga explores the hardships endured by Viking women through bonus stories.
Makoto Yukimura with words of appreciation for mother’s throughout history.
The leaves are changing and Vinland Saga’s back in season.
This is a one panel history of most royal families.
The linework in Makoto Yukimura’s hands are so strong that you can even feel the intensity of a prayer.
Vinland Saga
Wrestling historians have been unable to reach a consensus on how old the Kinniku Buster is, seen performed here during a rowdy Viking bar fight.
This exchange from Vinland Saga is one of my favorite monologues in any manga.
The dialogue calls attention to the elderly kings weak eyes, but look closely at how masterfully Makoto Yukimura shows his age through his weathered hands.
There’s only one answer to being asked to do “for exposure” work.
Thorkell’s ludicrous strength makes every fight he’s involved in wildly entertaining.
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