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Barbarian Lord

Name: Barbarian Lord
ISBN: 9780547859064

Hardcover – Illustrated, July 1, 2014

Matt Smith

HarperCollins · Hardcover · July 1, 2014

Reading lane: Fantasy Adventure

"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.

Epic Fantasy Fantasy Adventure YA Action & Adventure Comics graphic

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

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

Book Details

Authors: Matt Smith
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: July 1, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Fantasy Adventure · Epic Fantasy
Reading lane: Fantasy Adventure

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YA Adventure
YA Stories About Boys & Men
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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. Combining the rich traditions of the Vikings and Nordic lore with sword-and-sorcery-and slyly understated humor-this graphic novel intro...

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