Vinland Saga Vol. 8
Publishing Details
Vinland Saga Vol. 8
By (Author) Makoto Yukimura
Kodansha America, Inc
Kodansha Comics
15th January 2017
United States
Classifications
General
Fiction
741.5
Physical Properties
1
Width 150mm, Height 210mm
Description
The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones. A story of war, royal intrigue, suspense and revenge set against the Viking invasions of England. Fans of mature, epic tales like Berserk and Lone Wolf and Cub will find a new favorite in Vinland Saga. Hardcover two-in-one format packed with extras appeals to college-aged and adult fans. 16 and up. Series is ongoing in Japan. Troubled Waters Free at last, Thorfinn sets off on an expedition to Vinland, to establish a place freeof war and slavery. In an effort to fund his project, Thorfinn visits Iceland whereHalfdan, a wealthy man who shared a dark history with his late father, awaits.Meanwhile, the marriage between Halfdan's son Sigurd and Leif 's relative Gudridare well under way, but Gudrid dreams of becoming a sailor, not a bride. A battlesoon breaks out as Gudrid attempts to escape aboard Leif 's ship. With Sigurd hotat their tail, Thorfinn and the crew press eastward to the city of Miklagard, pickingup an orphaned baby and a dog along the way...
Author Bio
Makoto Yukimura is one of Japan's most respected manga artists. His other works include the hard science fiction series Planetes, recently reissued by Dark Horse Manga.
