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Barbarian Lord by Matt Smith

Barbarian Lord

Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2014

Matt Smith

HarperCollins · Hardcover · July 1, 2014

"A sword untried is a sword untested," says one raven to another as they set out to witness the fate of the finest farm in Garmrland and its owner, Barbarian Lord.

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Who it’s for
Nordic lore, sword-and-sorcery action, and understated humor share the page in detailed black-and-white art.
Themes
Quest for justice, Viking and Nordic lore, Understated humor
Genres
YA Fantasy Comics, YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics, YA Action & Adventure Comics

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About this book

"A sword untried is a sword untested," says one raven to another as they set out to witness the fate of the finest farm in Garmrland and its owner, Barbarian Lord. When he is cheated out of his lands and banished, Barbarian Lord begins a quest for allies and for justice, encountering monsters, ghouls, gods, and mediocre poets along the way.

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Combining the rich traditions of the Vikings and Nordic lore with sword-and-sorcery-and slyly understated humor-this graphic novel introduces an original hero with classic flair, brought to life in Matt Smith's beautifully drawn, detailed, and action-filled black-and-white illustrations.

Swords and Slyness

Nordic lore, sword-and-sorcery action, and understated humor share the page in detailed black-and-white art.

Come here for

  • A graphic novel steeped in Viking and Nordic traditions
  • Understated humor alongside monsters, gods, and swordplay

Expect

  • Detailed, action-filled black-and-white illustrations
  • A classic-flavored hero with a dry comic edge

Where it sits

YA Fantasy Comics88%
YA Action & Adventure Comics63%
YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics60%

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Publisher categories

  • YA Adventure
  • YA Stories About Boys & Men
  • YA Graphic Novels
  • YA Action & Adventure Comics
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Authors
Matt Smith
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 1, 2014
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Quest for justice · Viking and Nordic lore · Understated humor
Reading lane
YA Adventure