VINLAND SAGA DLX HC VOL 01

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.This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a red leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated.Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and the following bonus content:Exclusive color art never before published in EnglishCreator Makoto Yukimura opens up about the pivotal moments of the story.Faux leather covers featuring historical Viking runesOriginal endpapers with a beautiful, color mapLarger size than ever beforeMaps, concept art, and behind-the-scenes details