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Vikings weren’t just boat bros with axes: they ran villages like pros. Longhouses, livestock roommates, crop rotations, and a blacksmith in every block. They traded, crafted, and worshipped like clockwork. Forget the helmets, learn the hustle.
#Vikings #History #Archaeology
🔗 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/beyond-the-horned-helmets-rediscovering-viking-villages/

Beyond the Horned Helmets: Rediscovering Viking Villages

Viking villages weren’t just military outposts; they were dynamic communities deeply connected to their environment. From agriculture to craftsmanship, these villages thrived, shaping the legacy of the Vikings beyond mere warfare.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 1d ago

Guest writer Paul Di Filippo tells a tale of Ægir, Norse sea god, and he Shōjō, Japanese sake spirit, squaring off in a drinking contest, matching the humans in Midgard drink for drink. Who’s gonna win this booze-soaked showdown?

Dedicated to cartoonist, fine artist, writer, and toy designer Jim Woodring.

Artwork by Buğra Batuhan Berah

https://vikingsvssamurai.com/aegir-and-shojo-hoist-a-few/

#vikings
#samurai
#shogun
#blueeyesamurai
#yasuke

Ægir and Shōjō Hoist a Few

Guest writer Paul Di Filippo tells a tale of Ægir, Norse sea god, and Shōjō, Japanese sake spirit, squaring off in a drinking contest, matching the humans in Midgard drink for drink. Who’s gonna win this booze-soaked showdown?

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 1d ago

Odin’s more than Thor’s dad, he’s a one-eyed master of war, wisdom, and wild magic. Traded his eye for knowledge. Stole the Mead of Poetry. Talks to the dead, bends fate, and always plays the long con.
#Odin #NorseMythology #AllFather #MeadOfPoetry
🔗 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/odin-the-enigmatic-all-father-of-norse-mythology/

Odin: The Enigmatic All-Father of Norse Mythology

Odin, the enigmatic all-father of Norse mythology, is a principal god, but his exact nature remins mysterious. Associated with war, magic, and poetry, he’s known for his quest for knowledge and his role in the Aesir-Vanir War.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 2d ago

Kill Bill is Tarantino’s bloody valentine to martial arts cinema. Uma Thurman’s Bride roars through both volumes: samurai swords, Pai Mei, Yakuza, buried alive, and the five-point heart-stopper. Two films, one revenge-soaked saga.
#KillBill #Tarantino #SamuraiCinema
🔗 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/kill-bill-volumes-1-2/

Kill Bill, Volumes 1 & 2

The Bride, left for dead, awakens. A trail of destruction blazes through the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. Each duel peels layers off a tale of betrayal. Tarantino’s signature style merges with martial arts mayhem, crafting a high-octane revenge saga of a mother’s fury.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 3d ago

Two warriors, two deaths. One finds redemption, while the other is honored.

Dedicated to Tuncay Berah and Thomas “Tommy” Larranaga, though no longer with us, their spirit endures in the memories, stories, and moments shared.

Story @josephaleo
Artwork by @bugracomic.bsky.social

https://vikingsvssamurai.com/honor/

#vikings
#samurai
#shogun
#blueeyesamurai

Honor

Two warriors, two deaths. One finds redemption, while the other is honored.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 3d ago

You need comic talent? Not “good,” I’m talkin’ dangerous. Berah, Fowler, Mandić, Ringuet, Dale, Jones. Different styles, same result: absolute devastation on the page. This crew doesn’t miss.
https://vikingsvssamurai.com/about/
#comics #art #illustration #graphicnovels

Ragnarök Now

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI is an action-packed comic book: two warrior cultures clash as their world ends in a fiery apocalypse! Meet the Mischief Makers We are a bunch of wild storytellers, artists, and history fanatics who share a vision: to resurrect the past and toss you into a webcomic experience

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 3d ago

Musashi = samurai legend. 60+ duels won. Beat Kojirō with a wooden oar. Created two-sword style. Wrote The Book of Five Rings. Painted like a Zen sniper. Warrior. Philosopher. Artist. Unmatched.
#MiyamotoMusashi #SamuraiLegend #BookOfFiveRings
🔗 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/musashi-samurai-sword-saint-philosopher-and-artist/

Musashi: Samurai, Sword Saint, Philosopher, and Artist

Miyamoto Musashi: Samurai, “sword saint,” philosopher, and artist. He won over sixty duels, including his famous battle against Sasaki Kojirō with a wooden sword he crafted from an oar. His legacy lives on through his martial prowess, philosophical writings, and powerful ink paintings.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 4d ago

Vikings weren’t just raiders, they were seafaring innovators. Their dragon-headed longships ruled the waves from Britain to North America. Traders, explorers, and masters of the sea, they reshaped medieval Europe one raid (or barter) at a time.
#VikingHistory #Longships #NorseLegacy
🔗 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/raiders-of-the-northern-seas-the-viking-age-and-their-legendary-longships/

Raiders of the Northern Seas: The Viking Age and Their Legendary Longships

In the Viking Age (AD 700 - 1100), seafaring Vikings from Scandinavia dominated the seas. Renowned for their iconic longships and fearless raids, they left an indelible mark on history, venturing as far as North America and shaping the course of European civilization.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 5d ago

Samurai armor evolved from archery elegance to bullet-blocking bad-assery. From ō-yoroi’s archer fit to tosei gusoku’s riveted iron slabs, every piece told a story of war, honor, and serious drip.
#SamuraiArmor #FeudalJapan #WarriorStyle #VikingsVsSamurai
🔗 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/evolution-of-samurai-armor-from-archery-to-firearms/

Evolution of Samurai Armor: From Archery to Firearms

Discover the evolution of samurai armor from the Heian period to the Edo period. From loose-fitting o-yoroi designed for archery to the firearm-resistant tosei gusoku, explore how samurai adapted their gear to changing warfare tactics.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI 6d ago

Rødrick, the blind shaman, forces Hansel and Hideo to confront their deepest fears. Family secrets are revealed!

Dedicated to Terence McKenna, who once said “Nature is not our enemy, to be raped and conquered. Nature is ourselves, to be cherished and explored.”

Story @josephaleo and Mark Larranaga
Artwork by @bugracomic.bsky.social

https://vikingsvssamurai.com/that-which-they-fear-most/

#vikings
#samurai
#shogun
#blueeyesamurai

That Which They Fear Most

Rødrick, the blind shaman, forces Hansel and Hideo to confront their deepest fears. Family secrets are revealed.

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

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