Sven's one-man guerilla campaign to unseat his corrupt Uncle Gorm kicks off, with Sven exploiting Gorm's superstitions and reverence for the "old gods." Meanwhile, the Hunter's Daughter and Sven grow closer, but not as close as the enemy slave girl sharing Sven's bed nightly! "Sven The Returned" part 3.
We here at IGN have mixed feelings about Northlanders. And personally, while I certainly wouldn't classify the book as the greatest representation of Brian Wood's contributions to the comic world, I do continue to find a lot to like here. When it comes down to it, Northlanders really shouldn't fall under comparison to Wood's other works. It is what it is- a fun and exciting read. Nothing more, nothing less. Read Full Review
There's not much writing in this issue – most of it is a showcase for Davide Gianfelice's excellent storytelling skills. He does a phenominal job with the script he's given, but to be honest, he deserves to be working on a better title. Northlanders is just a waste. If you love Brian Wood, support him by picking up DMZ. It's okay not to like everything he does. No one's perfect. Read Full Review
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