Heathen

A bold, character-driven fantasy from Literati Press, Heathen (2015–present) follows a young Viking woman cast out from her village for refusing to die in battle as her culture demands. Across four issues, the series builds a rich, queer-centric mythology as its protagonist seeks a goddess who can grant her the freedom to love and live on her own terms. Writer Natasha Alterici, who also provides the art, crafts a story that reimagines Norse legend with a modern, inclusive sensibility, making it a quietly influential indie title for its unapologetic celebration of identity and self-determination.