Cover: Scott Hampton

The Life Eaters #[nn]

Nov 2004 · DC · 19.95 USD; 30.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This hardcover collection brings together the complete three-issue miniseries from DC's Helix imprint, a dark fantasy tale by writer David Brin and artist Scott Hampton. Set in an alternate history where Norse gods return to Earth during World War II, the story explores a desperate alliance between humanity and ancient deities against a devastating alien threat.

In "Part One - The Night of Questions," writer David Brin and artist Scott Hampton launch a bold, mythic tale set during World War II, where Nazi forces summon the Norse gods in a desperate bid for victory. When Loki alone chooses to side with the Allies, his alliance with soldier Chris Turing leads to a desperate final stand—only for him to vanish at the moment of truth. As Chris and his men face capture, their defiance and the mysterious influence of a young servant named Lars set the stage for a story where belief itself becomes a weapon. The issue’s haunting, richly detailed art by Scott Hampton, from pencils to inks and colors, brings this alternate history to life with a quiet intensity.

Contains 3 stories

Part One - The Night of Questions

48 pp · Fantasy, War

OdinThorLokiLoki's DwarfChris TuringZapMajor John MarloweCommander LewisHigginsLars

In the shadow of World War II, the Nazis summon the Norse gods to turn the tide of war—only Loki, ever the trickster, chooses the side of the Allies. Now, in 1962, he walks among soldiers led by Chris Turing, guiding them on a desperate mission against Odin’s forces. As they near their goal, Loki vanishes without a word, leaving Chris and his men captured and facing the gods and their Nazi allies. Even as defeat looms, Chris defiantly breaks the Spear of Destiny and declares his disbelief in Odin—leaving a lasting impression on young Lars.

Part Two - Weathermen

46 pp · Fantasy, War

LarsThorOdinLokiJoseph KastingProfessor MortonProfessor BulouJane Chen

Part Three - Sacrifice

37 pp · Fantasy, War

LarsLokiJoseph KastingJane ChenCommander Lewis

In "Part Three - Sacrifice," Lars, rescued from the sea by a secret alliance of Arabs and Jews, is given a robotic suit to battle the gods who now rule the world. With the help of Joseph Kasting and Jane Chen, he confronts Loki’s growing power, pushing back against the god’s plan to steal humanity’s future. As the stakes rise, the cost of defiance becomes clear—especially when Commander Lewis’s fate is tied to the outcome.