VIKINGS vs SAMURAI

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VIKINGS vs SAMURAI is an action-packed comic book: two warrior cultures clash as their world ends in a fiery apocalypse!
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VIKINGS vs SAMURAI. One-on-one. No armor. Who wins?
Viking berserker rage
Samurai precision strike
Depends on terrain
First mistake decides it
Poll ends at .
Lindisfarne, 793: lightning, dragons, and Viking fury. The holy hotspot of English Christianity gets hit like a Norse crime scene, monks down, relics gone. Not just a raid. A brutal mic drop that launched the Viking Age.
#Lindisfarne #VikingRaid #MedievalHistory #793AD
https://vikingsvssamurai.com/heavenly-havoc-lindisfarne-and-the-dawn-of-the-viking-age/
Heavenly Havoc: Lindisfarne and the Dawn of the Viking Age

On June 8, 793, Vikings shattered the peace of Lindisfarne, the heart of English Christianity. This brutal raid wasn’t just about loot; it symbolized a clash that would redefine medieval Europe.

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Rødrick, the blind shaman, cryptically reveals how he lost his sight to his samurai captor in an apocalyptic vision!

Dedicated to Roy Thomas, who introduced me to Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle and Norse mythology.

Story @josephaleo
Artwork by Buğra Batuhan Berah

https://vikingsvssamurai.com/a-man-who-knows/

#vikings
#samurai
#shogun
#blueeyesamurai

A Man Who Knows

Rødrick, the blind shaman, cryptically reveals how he lost his sight to his samurai captor.

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Rōnin: the lone wolves of feudal Japan. Masterless samurai walking the tightrope between honor and hustle. Some chose seppuku, others chose survival, bodyguards, gangsters, and gamblers. The 47? Legends.
#Ronin #Samurai #FeudalJapan #47Ronin #Bushido
https://vikingsvssamurai.com/ronin-rising-from-feudal-outcasts-to-cultural-icons/
Rōnin Rising: From Feudal Outcasts to Cultural Icons

In feudal Japan, “ronin,” meaning “wave man,” were masterless samurai—drifters once bound by bushido, now wandering society’s fringes, from noble warriors to struggling outcasts, embodying survival and dishonor.

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Vikings didn’t write fight manuals, they were the manual. Longbows, axes, and ghost-level raids up rivers. Enemies told their story for ‘em—spoiler alert: it’s brutal and brilliant. Morale, tactics, style. That’s how they rolled.
#Vikings #History #NorseWarfare #LongshipLegends
https://vikingsvssamurai.com/viking-valor-norse-warfare-and-conquest/
Viking Valor: Norse Warfare and Conquest

Vikings, the sea-sailing enigmas, kicked off battles with longbows to soften up enemies from afar. Once close, they switched to spears, axes, and swords. Their raids, marked by fleets of sleek longships, left Europe in awe of their tactical prowess and sudden strikes.

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Katsuyuki Nishijima - Wave of Clouds
#ShinHanga #Woodblock #Print #JapaneseArt #Ukiyoe
1614. Osaka’s winter air is cold, but Tokugawa Ieyasu’s moves are colder. Toyotomi Hideyori’s holed up, Sanada Yukimura’s ready to die fighting, and Ieyasu’s playing the peace card… while draining moats and sharpening blades.
#SiegeOfOsaka #Samurai #History
⚔️ https://vikingsvssamurai.com/the-siege-of-osaka/
The Siege of Osaka

In 1614, the Winter Siege of Osaka unfolds—a clash of cold ambitions between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, mirroring cutthroat global plays. It’s a saga of betrayal, power grabs, and a stark lesson in the timeless game of thrones.

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Shape-shifting in Norse myth? Real-deal warrior mysticism. Berserkers and ulfhednar flipped the switch: soul out, beast in. Hamr magic, plant potions, and straight-up frenzy. These guys were pain-proof, wild-eyed chaos engines. Legends that never die.
#Berserkers #NorseLore #Vikings
🐺 https://vikingsvssamurai.com/shape-shifting-warriors-the-mystical-mojo-of-norse-berserkers/
Shape-Shifting Warriors: The Mystical Mojo of Norse Berserkers

Norse myths buzz with berserkers—flesh-and-blood heavies who’d shape-shift into beasts, cranking up their fury for battle. These legends link us directly to ancient Norse gods and their wild, mystical ways.

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Six names. One powerhouse lineup. Berah, Fowler, Mandić, Ringuet, Dale, Jones: artists, storytellers, straight-up assassins in their craft. Ink, color, letters, they don’t miss. You want world-class comic talent? Start here: https://vikingsvssamurai.com/about/ #comics #art #illustration
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

Hiroshi hides his sister as bandits raid, Samurai demand tribute, and suddenly, a pack of Vikings show up. Now, the village falls under their brutal rule. You thought samurai were bad? Wait 'til you see what these Vikings do. Inspired by Morten Oxenboell’s work. #Vikings #Samurai #MedievalJapan

Artwork by Buğra Batuhan Berah.

https://vikingsvssamurai.com/thralls/

Thralls

In a peaceful village, Hiroshi hides his sister as bandits attack. Samurai demand tribute, but Vikings soon arrive, only to enslave the villagers in brutal rule.

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