DON'T MISS: Northlanders #21

15 Posted on Oct 27, 2009 in articles by Ron Richards |

Northlanders #21
Writer: Brian Wood
Artist: Leandro Fernandez
Colorist: Dave McKaig
Letterer: Travis Lanham
Editor: Mark Doyle
$2.99 -Vertigo/DC Comics

Tomorrow, Northlanders #21 hits comic stands with the first part of an 8 issue story arc entitled "The Plague Widow." Writer Brian Wood and new to Northlanders artist Leandro Fernandez take you to the cold of Russia in 1020 A.D. for this tale of crime, survival and historical fiction.

Brian Wood stopped by and chatted with us for a little bit to tell us about this new issue of Northlanders, from the setting and the basic story to the origins of the research involved with putting this story together. We also find out about what it's like to work with a new artist like Leandro Fernandez and the challenges of giving an artist from South America a story set in Russia in the winters.

The Vertigo blog recently highlighted the art of Leandro Fernandez where you can see some dazzling pencils to inks.

So give a listen and if you enjoy crime stories, or historical fiction, or survival horror, Northlanders #21 may be a good book to check out at the comic book store tomorrow.

Listen to Talksplode #15 with Brian Wood:

Total Running Time: 16:21

Music:
Freya
The Sword

Click on the below art to see the first 5 pages of Northlanders #21:

Comments

Leandro Fernandez is friggin' great. He's a huge talent!

Posted by josh on 10/27/09 at 09:32 AM

I'm on travel this week, can't wait to download it when I get home. I loved your other Brian Wood interviews, got me to try DMZ.

Posted by ato220 on 10/27/09 at 09:55 AM

If my shop has a copy, I will pick it up.

Posted by stuclach on 10/27/09 at 10:06 AM

I have every issue of Northlanders so far and im not stopping now!

Posted by Aquaman on 10/27/09 at 10:17 AM

I will pick this one. thats a pretty long arc for northlanders

Posted by mansuper on 10/27/09 at 10:57 AM

i dropped northlanders early on, but the art does look great. maybe i'll give it another shot this week and see if i enjoy it more this time around. I haven't listened yet, but i hope Wood discusses DMZ as well. I read it in trade but the last two have been really solid

Posted by mikegraham6 on 10/27/09 at 11:08 AM

Tempting, but I bought the first 2 volumes in trades, so I'm gonna stick to that format. This and DMZ are two of my favorite books right now

Posted by RandoCalrissian on 10/27/09 at 12:21 PM

This book is absolutely incredible! Can't wait to get home and listen to the interview.

Posted by HailScott on 10/27/09 at 12:34 PM

I've been digging this book since the get-go, especially the Ireland set manhunt and the gorgeous Daniel Zezelj two parter. Keep the high concept Viking action coming!

Posted by odare77 on 10/27/09 at 01:33 PM

Northlanders is a fantastic series. I'm glad that we live in a market that can actually support a book like this. Still can't believe it's made it to 20 issues. Brian Wood has got some great ideas up in that head of his. Can't wait to hear him talk about this series. Come on, people! Give it a shot! I don't really care about vikings (even though I'm Minnesotan) but this book made me a huge fan!

Posted by Anson17 on 10/27/09 at 02:36 PM