{"product_id":"heathen-vol-1-9781939424181","title":"Heathen, Vol. 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeathen, Vol. 1 - Award-Winning Lesbian Viking Fantasy Graphic Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEnd Odin's reign and smash the patriarchy - lesbian viking style!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003eYALSA 2018 Great Graphic Novels for Teens\u003c\/b\u003e pick!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWOMAN. WARRIOR. VIKING. OUTCAST. THE GODS MUST PAY.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExiled from her village for kissing another woman, viking warrior, Aydis, sets out to destroy the god-king Odin, and end his oppressive reign. Along the way she is joined by mermaids, immortals, Valkyries, and the talking horse, Saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAydis is a viking, a warrior, an outcast, and a self-proclaimed heathen. Aydis is friend to the talking horse Saga, rescuer of the immortal Valkyrie Brynhild, and battler of demons and fantastic monsters. Aydis is a woman. Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, she is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the god-king Odin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside This Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 1 collects issues #1 - #4 of the twelve issue series.\u003c\/b\u003e This paperback edition brings together the first arc of Natasha Alterici's groundbreaking series that operates on two narrative planes: a sweeping Nordic fantasy and a personal story about coming out in a culture that doesn't accept who you truly are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe series features queer representation in Viking mythology, combining action-packed adventure with meaningful LGBTQ+ themes. Aydis' journey from exile to rebellion resonates with readers seeking both epic fantasy and authentic queer narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Heathen remains one of the best comics on the stands... I just want to spend more time in this world, and really, isn't that the reaction you should have to art?\" - \u003cb\u003eIGN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alterici's innovative saga - about a queer Viking woman who is exiled for her sexuality and reacts by declaring war on Odin himself - initially came out in digital form only. Now, interested readers can catch up on the story's beginning in one place with its first trade collection.\" - \u003cb\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The series operates on two levels: It's a sweeping Nordic fantasy, but it's also a personal story about coming out and coming of age in a culture that doesn't accept who you truly are. The intersection of those two narrative planes is what makes \u003ci\u003eHeathen\u003c\/i\u003e so engrossing, and the grander elements of the plot have more emotional impact because they are tied to Aydis' queer awakening.\" - \u003cb\u003eThe AV Club\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRead the Entire Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 2 collects issues #5 - #8 of the 12 issue series\u003cbr\u003e\nVolume 3 collects issues #9 - #12 of the 12 issue series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eMonstress\u003c\/i\u003e (Marjorie Liu \u0026amp; Sana Takeda), \u003ci\u003eHelheim\u003c\/i\u003e (Cullen Bunn, Joelle Jones, Nick Filardi), and \u003ci\u003eNorthlanders\u003c\/i\u003e (Brian Wood)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatasha Alterici is a writer and artist living in Tulsa, Oklahoma who has been working as a freelance artist for nearly ten years. Works include Heathen (Vault Comics), Dinosaur Project, Gotham Academy: Yearbook, Grayson Annual, The Lez Film Review, Mixed Signals, Lovers and Other Strangers, Transcience and number of others. When not drawing, she enjoys watching cooking shows with her wife and their two cats, Cheshire and Louise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vault Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493242409234,"sku":"9781939424181","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cec3fa61-cc3f-42fa-891c-55246ccd09cf.jpg?v=1730640012","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/heathen-vol-1-9781939424181","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}