Black Road Volume 1: The Holy North by Brian Wood & Garry Brown – New Paperback

Journey into the brutal, frozen landscapes of Viking-era Norway in Black Road Vol. 1. From the acclaimed creator of Northlanders and DMZ, Brian Wood, and featuring the rugged, visceral art of Garry Brown, this Image Comics trade paperback is a gritty historical epic that explores the clash of steel and faith.

This item is Brand New, making it an essential pick for fans of Vikings, The Last Kingdom, or anyone who appreciates a hard-boiled mystery set in the unforgiving world of the Northmen.

A Path Paved in Blood and Secrets

• The Story: Magnus the Black is a fixer, a man of immense strength and even greater cynicism. In a land being torn apart by the encroaching tide of Christianity, Magnus is hired to protect a high-ranking official of the Church on a journey up the "Black Road"—a treacherous path into the pagan north. When the mission ends in a brutal ambush, Magnus must uncover a conspiracy that threatens to change the course of history.

• Master of Historical Fiction: Brian Wood returns to the Viking age with a fresh, noir-inspired perspective. He strips away the myth to focus on the cold reality of life, survival, and the political machinations of a changing world.

• Raw and Powerful Art: Garry Brown’s artwork perfectly captures the atmosphere of the series. His thick, expressive lines and the stark, moody colors bring the mud, blood, and snow of the Norwegian landscape to life with a sense of grim realism.

• A Mature, Character-Driven Epic: Magnus is a complex protagonist—a man at odds with both his heritage and the new religion—making for a deeply compelling and personal story amidst the grand historical scale.

Item Details

• Publisher: Image Comics

• Writer: Brian Wood

• Artist: Garry Brown

• Format: Trade Paperback (TPB)

• Pages: 136 Pages

• Collects: Black Road #1–5

• Genre: Historical Fiction / Action / Noir / Viking

Item Condition

This book is in Brand New / Unread condition.

• Cover: Mint condition. Features razor-sharp corners, a pristine spine, and a vibrant, clean finish with no shelf wear or retail stickers.

• Spine: Perfectly tight and square; zero creasing or "reading lines."

• Interior: Clean, white, and crisp pages with high-quality ink saturation and zero markings or manufacturer defects.

• Storage: Maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment to ensure it arrives in collector-grade condition.

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