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Heathen, Vol. 1 by Natasha Alterici

yukarin's review against another edition

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5.0

I received an electronic copy via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

This comic was awesome. The story was great and used nordic mythology in a simple yet effective and interesting way. The art was what was really special: Very raw linestrokes, very muted greyish tones made this comic quite atmospheric. I can't wait for more issues.

howiedoowinfam's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cupsofteaandnovels's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

geekwayne's review against another edition

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5.0

'Heathen Vol. 1' by Natasha Alterici collects the first four issue of the series. I really liked this unusual story of Norse legends.

Aydis has been banished from her home by her father when she refused to marry and conform to life in her village. The village would have her love a man, and Aydis likes women instead. She leaves accompanied by her horse, Saga.

She decides to take revenge against Odin himself. Along the way, she frees Valkyrie Brynhild who will hopefully aid in her cause.

I really enjoyed this story a lot more than I though I would. It's helped by the art, which I loved. The style is rough and sparse and the colors are muted, but it's a style I really took to. Aydis is a pretty unique character and I'd like to read more of her story.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Vault Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

notblue's review against another edition

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4.0

I DIDNT EXPECT IT TO BE GAY! But I also wasn’t a huge fan of the art style

4/5

thebookishunicorn's review

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5.0

Freakin loved this!

camile04_'s review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

pinkpanther's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

zafqiel's review against another edition

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adventurous

3.0

theduchess93's review against another edition

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5.0

Beautifully drawn and written with well-rounded queer characters, which is hard to find in comics/graphic novels.