The Life Eaters

In this 2003 one-shot from DC Comics, writer David Brin and artist Scott Hampton present a haunting alternate history where the Norse gods are real—and they have returned to Earth, not as benevolent deities but as conquering beings who feed on human life. The story reimagines a World War II-era world reshaped by mythic forces, blending cosmic horror with a stark, painted visual style that underscores the weight of its grim premise. A standalone exploration of power, belief, and survival, The Life Eaters stands as a compelling, atmospheric single-issue graphic novel from a celebrated science fiction author and a distinctive painterly artist.