Heathen

Natasha Alterici is a talented person who writes and draws graphic novels. She's well-known for her work in comics that aren't from big publishers. She became famous for her graphic novel series Heathen, which got much attention because it talks about women's rights, LGBTQ+ love, and a different way of viewing old stories from Norse mythology.

Heathen happens in a world resembling the Vikings and their myths. The main character is Aydis, a young warrior woman who gets kicked out of her group because she kissed another woman. Aydis journeys to free Brynhild, a famous warrior woman, from a never-ending curse. Along the way, she meets all sorts of strange creatures and gods, and she has to deal with many challenges.

This novel series started as a self-published project by Natasha Alterici, but it became famous, and a more prominent publisher called Vault Comics decided to publish it. The way Natasha draws in Heathen is unique and moving. She makes the Viking-inspired world come alive, and you can feel the characters' emotions in her drawings.

Heathen mixes Norse mythology, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ love to tell a unique and empowering story. Aydis, the main character, doesn't follow the usual rules of her society, and she shows readers a different way to think about things like who you are, love, and what society expects from you.

Detailed information:

• Author: Natasha Alterici
• Illustrator: Ashley A. Woods
• Format: 336 pages, Paperback
• Published: May 17, 2022