Barbaric
A bloodthirsty barbarian and his drunk axe roam an untamed, mythic realm battling supernatural cultists, hungry giants, creatures of the night, and more in their quest to somehow, amidst all this chaos, do some good.
BARBARIC follows Owen the Barbarian who has been cursed to do good with what remains of his life. His bloodthirsty weapon, Axe, has become his moral compass with a drinking problem. Together they wander the realm, foredoomed to help any who seek assistance. But there is one thing Owen hates more than a life with rules: Witches. Welcome to the skull-cracking, blood-splattering, mayhem-loving comic brave enough to ask: How can a man sworn to do good do so much violence? Hah! F***ing with you. It’s just…BARBARIC.
Reviews
"From the legitimate belly laugh on page five to the air-punching violence throughout to the eyebrow-raising final page, this is a perfect example of exactly why I read comics. To be entertained. "
"Barbaric looks set to be, without a doubt, one of the finest titles Vault has published, an achievement enhanced by the fact most of Vault’s line is top tier stuff."
"Barbaric number one really does have that it factor that makes me very excited to read more. There’s tons of bloody action, humor, smart ideas, and some heart. This is without question the best debut I've read this year."
"[BARBARIC] is a book I am certain will be a massive breakout hit."
"BARBARIC is the best new comic of 2021 and a must-read for all fans of fantasy and action comics."
"It is boisterous in its style, brutal in its combat, inventive in its plotting, and consistently hilarious amidst all of that."
"A visually stunning, incredibly funny, action-packed bloody tale."
"A raucous and rambunctious read."
"This book is a wild ride that you just have to experience for yourself. It has all the potential to be one of the best Vault books ever, which is a hard seat to take with so many amazing books."
"This is a highly entertaining book with some absolutely spectacular writing, witty dialogue and fantastic interior artwork."
"The high-energy conclusion of the first volume of Barbaric has us hungry for more!"
"Owen makes one last stand against the abbot's minions in this arc finale that will leave you breathless!"
"Man o man! It is a glorious time to be reading comics. Barbaric No. 1 delivers on the action, the violence & the funny! The expanded page count also makes for a meaty read. Bravo!"George G. Gustines ― Writer - The New York Times
"Don't miss this book!"Scott Snyder ― Writer - "American Vampire," "Batman," Justice League" (DC Comics); "Wytches" (Image)
“Barbaric is excellent. Beautifully drawn and brilliantly written, it’s epic, action-packed, and utterly hilarious.”Nicholas Eames ― Author, "Kings of the Wyld"
“Barbaric is a riotous, hearty stew of wit and gore… Long may Owen and Axe trod their bloodstained path, bringing us along for the adventure.”Jonathan French ― Author. "The Grey Bastards"
"This comic is absolutely badass. A sentient wise-cracking morally correct axe that punishes the wicked. And its human. SO. DAMNED. GOOD."John Hornor Jacobs ― Author, "This Dark Earth," "Infernal Machines," "A Lush and Seething Hell"
"This book is seriously great. Do not miss out!"Darick Robertson ― Artist, Co-Creator of The BOYS, Co-Exec Producer