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Vinland Saga Deluxe - Book One
Amid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace…
The beloved action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium collector’s hardcovers!
Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery...the land Leif called Vinland .
This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a red leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated.
Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and the following bonus
The beloved action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium collector’s hardcovers!
Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content.
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery...the land Leif called Vinland .
This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a red leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated.
Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and the following bonus
675 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
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May 20, 2024
A straight up masterpiece. This collects the first 3 Japanese volumes of Vinland Saga and reading it was an amazing experience. The art is phenomenal and the story and its characters really just leap off the page. It’s definitely rooted in history, but it doesn’t feel dull or exposition-filled at all. Thorfinn is a phenomenal protagonist and I can’t wait to follow him on his journey.
June 19, 2025
"Bu sadece bir intikam hikayesi değil. Bu, insan olmanın, büyümenin ve kendinle beraber çevreyle de barışabilmenin hikayesi."
Vinland Saga Deluxe 1 , yalnızca tarihi bir aksiyon anlatısı değil; aynı zamanda genç bir insanın içsel yolculuğunun, şiddetin anlamına dair sorgulamanın ve ideallerle hesaplaşmanın başlangıç noktası.
Ana karakter Thorfinn’in intikam yolculuğu, daha çocuk yaşta karşılaştığı büyük bir yıkımla şekillenmeye başlıyor. Bu ilk cilt, Thorfinn’in motivasyonlarının kökenini anlamamıza olanak tanıyor. Özellikle babası Thors’un taşıdığı idealler ve bu ideallerin Thorfinn’in dünyasında yer bulamayışı, anlatının temel çatışmasını oluşturuyor. Thors, şiddetsizliği ve onurlu yaşamı savunan bir figürken; Thorfinn, onun tam tersi yönde, şiddetin hem içine doğduğu hem de duyarsızlaştığı bir gerçeklikte büyüyor.
Deluxe baskı ise, bu derin anlatıya daha da güçlü bir altyapı sağlıyor. Cilt içerisinde yer alan detaylı haritalar, yalnızca mekânsal konumları göstermekle kalmıyor; aynı zamanda anlatının tarihsel bağlamını kuvvetlendiriyor. Bu sayede hem olayların geçtiği yerleri zihinde canlandırmak kolaylaşıyor hem de anlatı daha somut bir zemine oturuyor.
Makoto Yukimura’nın çizimleri kusursuz bir titizlikle işlenmiş. Savaş sahnelerindeki dinamizm, yüz ifadelerindeki duygusal derinlik ve arka plan detayları, hikâyenin atmosferine bütünüyle hizmet ediyor.
Eğer bir manga yalnızca göz alıcı çizimlerle değil, felsefi altyapısıyla da büyüleyebiliyorsa, Vinland Saga bunu en iyi yapanlardan biri. Bu ilk cilt, uzun bir yolculuğun sadece başlangıcı. Ama şimdiden belli ki bu yolculuk yalnızca kılıçla değil, vicdanla da ilerleyecek.
Vinland Saga Deluxe 1 , yalnızca tarihi bir aksiyon anlatısı değil; aynı zamanda genç bir insanın içsel yolculuğunun, şiddetin anlamına dair sorgulamanın ve ideallerle hesaplaşmanın başlangıç noktası.
Ana karakter Thorfinn’in intikam yolculuğu, daha çocuk yaşta karşılaştığı büyük bir yıkımla şekillenmeye başlıyor. Bu ilk cilt, Thorfinn’in motivasyonlarının kökenini anlamamıza olanak tanıyor. Özellikle babası Thors’un taşıdığı idealler ve bu ideallerin Thorfinn’in dünyasında yer bulamayışı, anlatının temel çatışmasını oluşturuyor. Thors, şiddetsizliği ve onurlu yaşamı savunan bir figürken; Thorfinn, onun tam tersi yönde, şiddetin hem içine doğduğu hem de duyarsızlaştığı bir gerçeklikte büyüyor.
Deluxe baskı ise, bu derin anlatıya daha da güçlü bir altyapı sağlıyor. Cilt içerisinde yer alan detaylı haritalar, yalnızca mekânsal konumları göstermekle kalmıyor; aynı zamanda anlatının tarihsel bağlamını kuvvetlendiriyor. Bu sayede hem olayların geçtiği yerleri zihinde canlandırmak kolaylaşıyor hem de anlatı daha somut bir zemine oturuyor.
Makoto Yukimura’nın çizimleri kusursuz bir titizlikle işlenmiş. Savaş sahnelerindeki dinamizm, yüz ifadelerindeki duygusal derinlik ve arka plan detayları, hikâyenin atmosferine bütünüyle hizmet ediyor.
Eğer bir manga yalnızca göz alıcı çizimlerle değil, felsefi altyapısıyla da büyüleyebiliyorsa, Vinland Saga bunu en iyi yapanlardan biri. Bu ilk cilt, uzun bir yolculuğun sadece başlangıcı. Ama şimdiden belli ki bu yolculuk yalnızca kılıçla değil, vicdanla da ilerleyecek.
May 24, 2025
“A true warrior needs no sword.”
July 11, 2024
Started this series to get over my Berserk slump, and man was it worth it.
The art work is great, I love the weight Makoto gives to his character's frames, and the way he draws their strength. The action scenes were great, and there's some real intrigue to story and plot hooks. The research is also great as well, just everything about this manga was great.
The art work is great, I love the weight Makoto gives to his character's frames, and the way he draws their strength. The action scenes were great, and there's some real intrigue to story and plot hooks. The research is also great as well, just everything about this manga was great.
March 7, 2024
"A true warrior needs no sword." (Thors, p.415)
After watching Season 2 of Vinland Saga I just had to embark on the manga journey. This is my first time owning any sort of manga so what better start than this.
I've never felt the words "page turner" as strong as I did with this story. Each chapter felt both necessary and meaningful in their own way as we get introduced to the harsh and violent world of Vikings. And the artwork, beautifully crafted by Makoto Yukimura, breathes life into the Viking era, transporting readers to a time of epic battles.
Book One of the Vinland Saga deluxe editions is one that presents us with the themes of revenge, violence and pride. Thorfinn, the main character, emerges as a figure consumed by a singular purpose: vengeance. We also get to meet other characters such as Thors (Thorfinn's father), Askeladd, Leif, etc. Having seen the anime before the manga I know these themes and characters stay relevant throughout the entirety of the story, but what really stood out to me was the unfolding of character development which I'm anxious to reach within the manga.
We also get to enjoy new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated. It was fun to read Yukimura's notes and thoughts as I went through each volume as it added a layer of personality and a deeper understanding of the Viking lifestyle.
Chapter 17: England, 1008 A.D.
Ratings:
Volume 1: 4.62
Volume 2: 5.00
Volume 3: 4.90
Overall: 4.84 (5 stars)
After watching Season 2 of Vinland Saga I just had to embark on the manga journey. This is my first time owning any sort of manga so what better start than this.
I've never felt the words "page turner" as strong as I did with this story. Each chapter felt both necessary and meaningful in their own way as we get introduced to the harsh and violent world of Vikings. And the artwork, beautifully crafted by Makoto Yukimura, breathes life into the Viking era, transporting readers to a time of epic battles.
Book One of the Vinland Saga deluxe editions is one that presents us with the themes of revenge, violence and pride. Thorfinn, the main character, emerges as a figure consumed by a singular purpose: vengeance. We also get to meet other characters such as Thors (Thorfinn's father), Askeladd, Leif, etc. Having seen the anime before the manga I know these themes and characters stay relevant throughout the entirety of the story, but what really stood out to me was the unfolding of character development which I'm anxious to reach within the manga.
We also get to enjoy new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated. It was fun to read Yukimura's notes and thoughts as I went through each volume as it added a layer of personality and a deeper understanding of the Viking lifestyle.
Chapter 17: England, 1008 A.D.
Ratings:
Volume 1: 4.62
Volume 2: 5.00
Volume 3: 4.90
Overall: 4.84 (5 stars)
February 13, 2025
First of all, what a bizarre image Goodreads is using for this book. Is it to remind everyone this hardcover manga is a massive tome? The angled look is a bit off putting.
This is as slow burn as early game of thrones episodes, but the pay off is impressive by the end. Rich historical fiction detail and texture abounds, the art is vast, crisp and epic, and the core characters grow into engaging heroes and antiheroes by the end. If the rest of the series is like the second half of this edition, we are in for a great, massive Viking yarn.
This a stunning edition as well - easily outpacing Dark Horse deluxe editions on binding quality and book design by a nose. But god the price. They aren’t letting these go for cheap!
This is as slow burn as early game of thrones episodes, but the pay off is impressive by the end. Rich historical fiction detail and texture abounds, the art is vast, crisp and epic, and the core characters grow into engaging heroes and antiheroes by the end. If the rest of the series is like the second half of this edition, we are in for a great, massive Viking yarn.
This a stunning edition as well - easily outpacing Dark Horse deluxe editions on binding quality and book design by a nose. But god the price. They aren’t letting these go for cheap!
February 2, 2025
Yeeeessss!
My first 5 star read of the year!
I loved everything about Vinland Saga; the artwork, the story, the characters, the pacing.
The best part of the story is the protagonist, Thorfinn, is loosely based on a Viking merchant in the late 900's. Yes we run into the big names of the time like; Loki, Ragnar and Lief, but they aren't the main story line like so many other Viking tales.
I can't wait to continue this epic tale!
My first 5 star read of the year!
I loved everything about Vinland Saga; the artwork, the story, the characters, the pacing.
The best part of the story is the protagonist, Thorfinn, is loosely based on a Viking merchant in the late 900's. Yes we run into the big names of the time like; Loki, Ragnar and Lief, but they aren't the main story line like so many other Viking tales.
I can't wait to continue this epic tale!
May 17, 2025
I’ve never been huge on manga, but this seems to come up in comic, history, and fiction recommendations far too often to ignore. I really ended up enjoying Vinland Saga and it’s terrifically dynamic artwork.
It’s really nice to have something just off the beaten path that reads quickly and is easy to pick up and put down. I’m on board for the rest of this series!
It’s really nice to have something just off the beaten path that reads quickly and is easy to pick up and put down. I’m on board for the rest of this series!
February 8, 2025
Nice, might miss a true line in the story so far but intriguing nonetheless. Well definitely check out the second one
March 14, 2025
"You have no enemies. No one has any enemies"
actually i have two
9/10
actually i have two
9/10
April 27, 2024
Interesting so far but some pretty big things get skipped over very quickly. Why did he join the bad guys? Where did the second knife come from?
Lots of history gets dropped but not fleshed out as a way to skip through time.
Overall its a decent read but still plenty room for improvement in the next book.
Lots of history gets dropped but not fleshed out as a way to skip through time.
Overall its a decent read but still plenty room for improvement in the next book.
February 27, 2025
Makoto Yukimura's 'Planetes' is my favourite manga ever – a perfect piece of humanist sci fi. Yet for years I never picked up Vinland Saga. The world of Vikings just didn't have the same appeal as astronauts. Or so I thought.
Vinland Saga is about violence, and choosing not to be violent. It carries on many of the same themes as Planetes, but in a more brutal world. In space, it's the unforgiving laws of physics that can kill you. In the Danelaw during the Viking raids, it's your fellow men. It's a world where the messages of Odin and Jesus compete, and the philosophy of its inhabitants can be as alien as anything you find in space.
Vinland Saga's pace is slow, but it uses its time well. Yukimura relishes in the small details and background characters - casual moments showing entire lives happening outside the panel. The history is a curious mixture of deeply researched and the cartoonishly anime (characters can be 2 metres tall, leap across ships, and sail down waterfalls), but it works. Yukimura's art (supported by 4 artists) has come a long way since Planetes too, and it consistently looks great, with stark battle scenes contrasted with expressive faces.
I'm looking forward to continuing this series - unlike Planetes, which only got 4 volumes, Vinland Saga is on 28 and counting, so there's a long way to go yet.
Vinland Saga is about violence, and choosing not to be violent. It carries on many of the same themes as Planetes, but in a more brutal world. In space, it's the unforgiving laws of physics that can kill you. In the Danelaw during the Viking raids, it's your fellow men. It's a world where the messages of Odin and Jesus compete, and the philosophy of its inhabitants can be as alien as anything you find in space.
Vinland Saga's pace is slow, but it uses its time well. Yukimura relishes in the small details and background characters - casual moments showing entire lives happening outside the panel. The history is a curious mixture of deeply researched and the cartoonishly anime (characters can be 2 metres tall, leap across ships, and sail down waterfalls), but it works. Yukimura's art (supported by 4 artists) has come a long way since Planetes too, and it consistently looks great, with stark battle scenes contrasted with expressive faces.
I'm looking forward to continuing this series - unlike Planetes, which only got 4 volumes, Vinland Saga is on 28 and counting, so there's a long way to go yet.
June 25, 2025
Vinland Saga walks a close line between shonen battle manga and historical fiction. The art style is realistic, detailed, and historically accurate, except for the named characters who are action figures. The plot spares nothing of the horrors of war as a mercenary and the gradual change from Norse to Christian ethics, except for the named characters who are superheroes and represent Themes. Basically, it's Rurouni Kenshin in the Danelaw. I like where the story is going but I wish it would get there a little faster.
The deluxe format is delightful, but does Yukimura's art no favors by blowing it up to 150% on the shelf next to Vagabond and Berserk. I love the bonus material, more artists should spotlight their assistants!
The deluxe format is delightful, but does Yukimura's art no favors by blowing it up to 150% on the shelf next to Vagabond and Berserk. I love the bonus material, more artists should spotlight their assistants!
July 4, 2024
This Manga really captures you, even if you’re not into the whole Historical/Viking genre, you really develop a connection with the characters, the author does a magnificent job, with making you curious about a characters backstory, for me I’m really curious on Askkelad’s (I think that’s how you write it) I want to know more of his backstory, something I’m really looking forward for in the next books, Overall really amazing read, highly recommend.
December 9, 2024
Like 3.5 stars or 7/10 is more accurate. The book quality is subpar, and I can see the end pages separating from the covers, even just sitting on the shelf over time. The story itself is good so far, but I'm not completely enamored by it. Mature topics mentioned but a story meant for teens. It's a common manga that leads to a confusion of who the audience is supposed to be, and this manga is no different.
January 8, 2025
This was a great read. The deluxe edition definitely helps to appreciate the art of Yukimura-sensei in all of its splendor, and there’s a lot here if you’re a fan of viking stories and norse mythology. Most of the important characters have a lot of depth to them, and while the first three volumes give you enough context to establish the plot, I will definitely be following up to see the story of Thorfinn continue.
October 1, 2025
This series is so beautiful its insane. I think this may be the best attempt at showing the human condition better than any other story told. Yukimura takes concepts like religion, war, and honor and portrays them in colliding perspectives throughout this first book. A great introduction to Thorphine, Askelad, and Thors. Being a watcher of the show, it was a great revisit to the initial story beats.
October 23, 2024
Me gusto mucho
Son 3 tomos en este volumen, asi que vemos más que solo el inicio, pero entre los flashbacks y las batallas presentes se ve una muy buena historia.
Ademas los extras informativos me han gustado.
Y el dibujo es genial, y asi en grandote se aprecia muchisimo.
4.5 stars que si suben a 5
Son 3 tomos en este volumen, asi que vemos más que solo el inicio, pero entre los flashbacks y las batallas presentes se ve una muy buena historia.
Ademas los extras informativos me han gustado.
Y el dibujo es genial, y asi en grandote se aprecia muchisimo.
4.5 stars que si suben a 5
April 7, 2025
3.5 stars. I'll probably go back and update this later after I finish the first arc since this essentially is reviewing the first 1/3 of a book at the moment. As far as beginnings go it's...fine. Classic revenge story with the backdrop of medieval warfare. Nothing so far is especially gripping or really stands out, but its a solid enough set up so I'll see where it goes from here.
May 10, 2025
This is another series where the show is one of my all time favorites, so I was excited to check out the original version. Overall the show story is very accurate to the story here. Some parts are rearranged (most notably the beginning) but I think those changes work well for the book version in structure. Thorfinn is probably one of my all time favorite characters with an incredible story and arc. The radical and powerful change he goes through is amazing. I can’t wait to continue on book 2!
May 9, 2025
Net als de anime die op deze manga gebaseerd is, is de manga echt heel erg goed. Gewoon een ontzettend goed verhaal. Wel erg deprimerend, maar dat hoort er bij, anders zou het verhaal niet zo goed zijn. In deze tijd met steeds meer oorlog, zitten hier wel boodschappen in die iedereen zou moeten kennen en niet vergeten. Een hele, hele grote aanrader
December 23, 2024
I haven’t enjoyed reading manga this much since Berserk. It’s so good and I am fully invested in the characters. The books themselves are absolutely beautiful and look amazing in the shelf. Only sad part is the damage buying them all is doing to my bank account 🥹
February 7, 2025
With these new deluxe editions I am rereading the series from the start and it’s just so amazing how much world building and character development was being set up for the beginning. I have a deeper appreciation for the series as a whole!
February 11, 2025
Art is great and the story too. I loved the last kingdom and this gives me those vibes and I can’t wait to read more. The only problem is how massive it is!! Where am I going to put this on my shelf!!!
June 20, 2025
Interesting stories and excellent art. Despite the immense size (and cost) of the book, there isn't much to it. It's a short read and it turns out it's part 1 of 8. So.... I almost shaved off a star for that, but, nah.
April 2, 2024
Really entertaining. Great for fans of the Vikings and the last kingdom.
April 4, 2024
Amaziiinggggggg
April 17, 2024
This is an amazing story. Love the way they’ve built Thorfinns character. Must read.
June 21, 2024
Absolutely incredible, read the deluxe version, immediately bought the second!
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