Vinland Saga Deluxe Edition (Hardcover) Vol. 03
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 violent and complex action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium, 3-in-1, collector’s hardcovers!
Includes volumes 4-6 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.
His army starving for resources, King Canute schemes to confiscate Ketil’s farm. Ketil and his sons become fugitives, barely escaping the capital aboard Leif Ericson’s ship, but Canute follows in pursuit with his best men. Upon Ketil’s return, he finds his beloved slave Arnheid has helped her former husband, a runaway who has killed many of Ketil’s bodyguards, escape. Beset by betrayal on all sides, there may be no way out for Ketil, but Thorfinn finally has his freedom. Yet, the son of Thors feels bound to Denmark by his unfinished business with Canute…
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 black 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.
Biographical Notes:
Makoto Yukimura is a Japanese manga artist best known for his manga Planetes and Vinland Saga – Both loved by many, and also awarded the Grand Prize of the Manga Division at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2009; His work also won the 36th Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga in 2012.
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Winner of the 2009 Grand Prize for Manga at the Japan Media Arts Awards, winner of the 36th Kodansha General Manga Award, nominee for the Manga Taisho Award.
Creator Makoto Yukimura is revered for his previous work Planetes, a modern classic.
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