Northlanders
DC · 2008–2013 · 7 issues
About the series
Set in the brutal Viking Age, Northlanders is a DC/Vertigo series (2008–2013) that explores survival, honor, and savagery through a rotating cast of characters across medieval Scandinavia. Primarily written by Brian Wood, the book's stark, visceral art was most often handled by Massimo Carnevale and Danijel Žeželj, who gave each arc a distinct, weathered visual identity. This seven-issue run stands out for its grounded, historical approach to the Viking era, focusing on gritty personal struggles rather than mythic fantasy.