This series has a wonderful, mystic and almost dreamlike quality to it.
Heathen takes us to a primitive village that is facing an attack from an army assembled by Odin.
It seems like a hopeless fight, even with the addition of a shipload of volunteers who don't like to see an unfair fight.
Throw in lots of Norse imagery, including the World Tree, vicious wolves, spying ravens, and the ride of the Valkyries, and you have a conflict loaded with surprises and twists.
I really like the stunning art by Ashley Woods - it's very subtle and lyrical - and the unique take on Norse myths by writer Natasha Alterici (who also provides the color art).
It's an entertaining series, very unique and well worth tracking down.
Grade: A-
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