Vinland Saga 4 by Makoto Yukimura

Vinland Saga 4

Hardcover – Illustrated, July 29, 2014

Makoto Yukimura

Kodansha Comics · Hardcover · July 29, 2014

A KING IS BORN Pushed to the brink of despair after his father attempted to have him killed, Prince Canute has experienced an awakening, transforming him from a timid, gentle boy into a clear-eyed man with the heart of a king.

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Who it’s for
A hardening prince and a patient grudge give this manga a tense, morally sharp edge.
Themes
Struggle for the throne, Vengeance, Personal transformation
Genres
Medieval Historical Comics, General Manga, Action & Adventure Comics

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A KING IS BORN Pushed to the brink of despair after his father attempted to have him killed, Prince Canute has experienced an awakening, transforming him from a timid, gentle boy into a clear-eyed man with the heart of a king. But a king needs a crown, and Canute now knows that nothing will be given to him. If he wants to rule, he will have to prove his ruthlessness with a plot that will change the fate of the kingdom and spatter the throne with blood!

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Meanwhile, Thorfinn watches events unfold that could steal away the vengeance he has waited so long to achieve…

Power and Vengeance

A hardening prince and a patient grudge give this manga a tense, morally sharp edge.

Come here for

  • A kingdom’s crown pursued through ruthless political maneuvering
  • Thorfinn’s long-awaited vengeance hanging in the balance

Expect

  • A stark clash between ambition and revenge
  • High-stakes turns with blood on the throne

Where it sits

Action & Adventure Comics76%
Medieval Historical Comics76%
General Manga61%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • General Manga
  • Medieval Historical Comics
  • Fairy Tales, Folklore & Mythology
Authors
Makoto Yukimura
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Published
July 29, 2014
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Struggle for the throne · Vengeance · Personal transformation
Reading lane
General Manga