The adventures of Norse legend Ragnar Lothbrok will soon be available in comic form in Vikings #1. Set during season 3 of the hit TV series, Titan Comics are releasing the first issue on Wednesday April 27. Written by Cavan Scott (Doctor Who) with art by Staz Johnson (X-Men, Spider-Man, Batman), it’s a compelling story and great to look at. As you can see in the previews it certainly captures the feel of the TV series.
Vikings #1 sees Ragnar, Rollo and co returning to England to honour the Gods, although a large amount of gold provides a certain attraction. Soon Rollo manages to cause some controversy, as he often does, leaving Ragnar to smooth things over. Meanwhile back in Kattegat, Queen Aslaug overseas a legal dispute in a traditional Norse trial…ouch.
If you’re not familiar with the TV series or the Ragnar Lothbrok legends, Vikings #1 starts with a quick guide to the main characters. It ends with a short piece about the stories behind Ragnar and an explanation of what “Lothbrok” actually means. Variant covers are available, and are previewed below. These include artwork from Shane Piece, Tula Lotay, Ben Oliver and Simon Myers. Definitely one for fans of the Vikings TV series (or Vikings in general).