Jarl

Jarl

Jun
03
Viking map.

The Legacy of Erik the Red and Leif Erikson: Pioneers of Greenland and North America

Explore the extraordinary journeys of Erik the Red and his son, Leif Erikson, pioneers who left an indelible mark on Greenland and North America.
2 min read
Jun
02
Samurai warrior

Bushidō: The Samurai Code that Shaped Japan’s History and Identity

Explore the legacy of Bushidō, the samurai code that shaped Japan’s history and identity, influencing generations and persisting in modern culture.
2 min read
Jun
01
Viking art

The True Origins and Impact of the Vikings

Discover the truth about Vikings: they weren’t a unified race but a mix of Scandinavian warriors seeking riches, not land. Explore their impact on Europe.
1 min read
May
31
Sanjuro

Sanjuro

A rogue ronin disrupts power games. With wit and katana, he guides naive samurais. A tale of cunning unfolds as factions vie. Tension builds, plans unravel, and blades flash in a showdown of deception.
2 min read
May
24
Throne of Blood

Throne of Blood

Akira Kurosawa’s epic tale of betrayal, ambition, and dark fate collide in a visually stunning Shakespearean frenzy, drenched in blood-soaked intensity.
1 min read
May
23
Interview with Paul Di Filippo

Interview with Paul Di Filippo

After sharing Paul Di Filippo’s tale, “Ægir and Shōjō Hoist a Few,” I had to uncover the genius behind it. This led to a deep dive into his prized book collection, the serendipitous path to writing a Doc Samson miniseries for Marvel Comics, and discovering the must-read gem among his works!
1 min read
May
22
Ægir and Shōjō Hoist a Few

Ægir and Shōjō Hoist a Few

Guest writer Paul Di Filippo tells a tale of Ægir, Norse sea god, and Shōjō, Japanese sake spirit, squaring off in a drinking contest, matching the humans in Midgard drink for drink. Who’s gonna win this booze-soaked showdown?
1 min read
May
20
Q&A with Antony Cummins: Vikings, Samurai and Ninja

Q&A with Antony Cummins: Vikings, Samurai and Ninja

Antony Cummins, author of Samurai Arms, Armour & Tactics of Warfare, answered my burning questions about Vikings duking it out with samurai and ninja.
2 min read
May
18
Motion Comic | Sellsword

Motion Comic | Sellsword

Lord Tsukamoto is confounded about how the hell to take down Toshirô Nakadai, who’s gone and buddied up with those Viking bastards. In walks Snorfingr, like a damn force of nature, offering his services as a bravo.
1 min read
May
18
Sneak Peek Alert: Ægir and Shōjō Hoist a Few

🚨 SNEAK PEEK ALERT 🚨

Buğra Batuhan Berah kicked off my weekend with the final pages of “Ægir and Shōjō Hoist a Few,” a lighthearted tale in the next issue of VIKINGS vs SAMURAI, written by Paul Di Filippo. We all love it, and you will too! Dropping Wednesday, May 22.