Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Hidden Codex

by Mathieu Gabella, Paolo Traisci (Illustrator), Fabien Alquier (Colorist)

After securing his own freedom from a clan of Vikings that kidnapped him, Edward, a scribe and reluctant monk, returns to find his brother missing and strange documents blackened by a language he innately understands.No one knows where these occult-looking symbols came from, but Edward has seen such writings in the workshop of an enigmatic wise man among the Vikings who is part of a secret Those Unseen. An order that could offer answers to Edward, and guarantee his aspirations of freedom and knowledge. But with that knowledge can he find and rescue his own brother before it’s too late?A graphic novel of historical adventure written by Mathieu Gabella, and with kinetic art by Paolo Traisci. Discover the mysteries behind the hidden codex.

Genres: Graphic Novels

88 pages, Hardcover

Published July 9, 2024

Reviews

[Joel Lafleche · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written and beautifully illustrated, but an ultimately unnecessary entry into the Assassin's Creed universe. Ubisoft keeps trying to milk it's most lucrative cash cow dry and might be on the verge of succeeding.

[Joshua · Rating 2 out of 5]

More an 2,5 than 2 stars.

I have to say this is one of the weaker entries in the Assassin’s Creed Expanded Universe.
The premise is promising—a young monk teaming up with a secret society to uncover the riddles of mysterious ancient scripts—but the execution falls short. The story lacks depth, and the characters are underdeveloped, which makes it difficult to stay invested.

Compared to other entries like Assassin’s Creed: Conspiracies or The Fall, this one lacks the same narrative impact. It's especially disappointing because I enjoy stories that explore the pursuit of knowledge and the philosophical questions that come with it.

There are a few elements that might interest dedicated fans. It’s nice to see King Aelfred again after the events of the game, along with a few other familiar faces—but unfortunately, they’re reduced to little more than cameos. These inclusions add little to the plot and feel like missed opportunities, making this story mostly appealing to hardcore fans only.

[mysilicielka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wizualnie super, mogłabym przeczytać więcej komiksów w tym stylu, pasuje to też do serii asasyńskiej. Fabularnie gorzej… Historia traktująca jednocześnie o wikingach i skrytobójcach powinna być pełna akcji, emocjonująca, taka, od której trudno się oderwać, tymczasem w „Ukrytej księdze” wieje nudą. Postacie są papierowe, ich postępowanie niejasne, a dla kogoś, kto nie poznał jeszcze gry, zrozumienie fabuły i relacji może być bardzo trudne. Miło było zobaczyć na kadrach znajome miejsca, ale niestety historia, mimo najszczerszych chęci, ani trochę mnie nie porwała.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad. A monk is set free after being captured by some Vikings. He becomes part of a secret society when his brother goes missing. Some of the more mystical stuff doesn't make a lot of sense but it starts off pretty strong.

[Charles Eldridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you enjoy Assassian’s Creed tales, this was an east one to jump into with intersting characters and locations. It’s not bad and not awe inspiring. Fun distraction.