VIKINGS vs SAMURAI
A Comic Book of Savagery and Honor

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Nov
22
Vikings & Valkyries

Vikings & Valkyries

Ian Stuart Sharpe’s Vikingverse is a wild Norse saga—novels, comics, and a TTRPG, When The Wolf Comes. Heroes, stars, Ragnarök. Epic. Skål!
2 min read
Nov
22
When the Raven Flies

When the Raven Flies

Immersing in Vikings and Samurai, I devoured films fast—then hit DVDLady for cult gems like When the Raven Flies. Chaos, grit, and a 22-second English caption lag!
3 min read
Nov
21
Edo castle

The Samurai Fortress: Design, Structure, and Power

Samurai castles were more than fortresses—they were power moves etched in stone, with layers of deadly defenses daring rivals to step closer.
4 min read
Nov
15
Humanity and Paper Balloons

Humanity and Paper Balloons

Humanity and Paper Balloons is Sadao Yamanaka’s gritty, subversive period drama. A tale where flawed, human characters battle oppressive power.
3 min read
Nov
14
Christian Krohg - Leiv Eirikson discovering America

Sailing to Vinland: The Vikings’ North Atlantic Conquest

Before Columbus, the Vikings had already crossed the Atlantic, reaching “Vinland” (likely Newfoundland). Rugged, daring explorers, they left their mark.
5 min read
Nov
13
Randoseru samurai backpack

Samurai Spirit in a Backpack: The Ultimate Japanese Leather Gift for the Holidays

Christmas is close, so if you’re after the gift, check out Murase Kabano’s samurai-style randoseru. Award-winning Japanese leather, samurai vibes, 500k yen!
1 min read
Nov
11
Interview with Dave Fowler

Interview with Dave Fowler

Buckle up, pilgrim! I’m with illustrator maestro Dave Fowler, digging s into Vikings vs Samurai magic, Mushikera, and his latest. Shout to Mark Dale & Rob Jones!
Nov
11
Field Notes notebook

Using Field Notes for Interviews

Going live with Dave Fowler in a few hours! Swapped digital notes for Field Notes to stay sharp, keep eye contact, and dive into his creative process.
1 min read
Nov
08
Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir

Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir

Strolling into Nuclear Comics in San Diego, I picked up Alan Moore’s From Hell and Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir—a book that explores Jean Giraud's duality and his life.
4 min read
Nov
07
Hilderbrandt artwork from The Sword of Shannara

Legendary Artist Greg Hildebrandt Sails to the Undying Lands

Greg Hildebrandt, legendary fantasy artist, passed at 85. From Magic: The Gathering to Star Wars and LOTR, he left a legacy of vivid, beloved illustrations.
1 min read