Northlanders #37

Brian Wood and Simon Gane kick off "The Siege of Paris" with this commanding opening chapter of their three-part arc, brought to life on a striking Massimo Carnevale cover. A lone warrior stands with his back to us, sword in hand, surveying a gray river crowded with Viking longships bearing striped sails — a walled city looming in the misty distance. It's a beautifully composed image of impending conflict, perfectly setting the tone for Vertigo's mature-readers Viking saga.