Titan Manga Announces ‘Farewell, My Odin’ Vol. 1 With A First Look

by Olly MacNamee

Back at Leeds University, I studied a good deal of Icelandic sagas, and so the thought of reading the newly announced Farewell, My Odin Vol. 1 by Chihiro Yoshioka really appeals to me. That and the promise of blood and guts running spilling liberally. And after you’ve taken a look at the sneak peek, it might pique your interest too.

But first, the synopsis:

“Against the backdrop of the harsh 11th century England emerges a blood-soaked saga of violence and vengeance. Chihiro Yoshioka’s Farewell My Odin intricately weaves the story Luke, who faces hardships from birth but overcomes the suffering he endures to become one of the most feared and powerful warriors in the land.

Embark on a tumultuous journey with the young boy, which begins in the wilderness where he nurtures his animality as a part of the wolf pack. In the medieval realm, survival demands savagery and cunning, skills that he has learned through affliction. But once he meets a warm-hearted priest, he regains his finds solace in his new family and regains his humanity.

However, tragedy strikes at the hands of vicious Vikings, the humanity Luke had found has now been shattered. Follow Luke’s transformation from an innocent boy to the fearsome “War-Wolf” Odin, driven by a thirst for revenge against a ruthless opposition.

Endorsed by Makoto Yukimura, creator of the renowned Viking manga Vinland Saga, Yoshioka’s story promises a gripping narrative and visceral battles. As Luke, the “War-Wolf” Odin carves the blood-soaked path called vengeance, Farewell, My Odin promises an odyssey of unparalleled action, a chronicle that will etch itself into both manga and Viking lore.”