{"product_id":"barbaric-compact-edition-book-1-paperback","title":"Barbaric (Compact Edition), Book 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Moreci\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNathan C. Gooden\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eRichard Pace\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig fantasy. Small package. Your favorite axe-wielding anti-hero is now available in a portable compact edition in \u003ci\u003eBarbaric, (Compact Edition) Book 1\u003c\/i\u003e. Perfect for your back-pocket when you head out on a side quest. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwen the barbarian has an axe. And he's gonna do good with it if he has to kill someone.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOwen the Barbarian 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWelcome 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! There's no mystery. It's just... \u003ci\u003eBarbaric\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHailed as one of the best comics of 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Thrillist, Screen Rant, and more, the acclaimed fantasy comic is back in a big away, though a smaller package. This compact edition collects \u003ci\u003eBarbaric, Vol. 1: Murderable Offenses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBarbaric, Vol. 2: Axe to Grind\u003c\/i\u003e, and the one-shot, \u003ci\u003eBarbaric: The Harvest Blades\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom writer Michael Moreci (\u003ci\u003eDungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWasted Space\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Revealer\u003c\/i\u003e) and artist Nathan C. Gooden (\u003ci\u003ePost Malone's BIG RIG, Brandon Sanderson's Dark One, The RUSH, Vampire: The Masquerade\u003c\/i\u003e)! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR BARBARIC\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDeadpool\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- Deadline \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNamed One of the 10 Best Comics of 2021. \"\u003ci\u003eBarbaric\u003c\/i\u003e took only three issues to establish itself as a first-rate comic.\" -- \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The excellent...violent, expletive-filled fantasy epic \u003ci\u003eBarbaric\u003c\/i\u003e never holds back... It's bloody spectacular.\" -- \u003ci\u003eScreen Rant\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Man o man! It is a glorious time to be reading comics. \u003ci\u003eBarbaric\u003c\/i\u003e ... delivers on the action, the violence \u0026amp; the funny! ... a meaty read. Bravo!\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Don't miss this book!\" -- Scott Snyder \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBarbaric\u003c\/i\u003e is excellent. Beautifully drawn and brilliantly written, it's epic, action-packed, and utterly hilarious.\" -- Nicholas Eames, Author of \u003ci\u003eKings of the Wyld\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBarbaric\u003c\/i\u003e 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 of \u003ci\u003eThe Grey Bastards\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is seriously great. Do not miss out!\" -- Darick Robertson, Co-Creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Boys \u0026amp; \u003c\/i\u003eco-producer of the hit Amazon Prime show\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Moreci is a screenwriter and bestselling comics author. His award-winning debut feature film, Revealer, premiered on Shudder in the summer of 2022. He was recently hired by Paper Street Pictures to write the suspense thriller Come Find Me, and he recently completed directing his first feature film, from a screenplay he co-wrote. In the comics space, Michael is the creator of the acclaimed gothic horror series The Plot, the werewolf drama Curse, and the sword-and-sorcery series Barbaric, which Entertainment Weekly, Thrillist, and many others called one of the best comics of the year. He's also written for numerous legendary characters and properties, including Star Wars, Batman, and Stranger Things. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcclaimed artist Nathan Gooden is known for co-creating the bestselling comic, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarbaric, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e as well as his work on \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePost Malone's Big Rig\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrandon Sanderson's Dark One\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Knights of Steel. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHe lives in Baltimore, Maryland and plays a lot of basketball. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArtist \/ writer Richard Pace has applied his talents to numerous industries including games and television, but comics remains his greatest love. Hailing from Canada, Richard has contributed to BATMAN: THE DOOM THAT CAME TO GOTHAM (DC), PITT (Image), NEW WARRIORS (Marvel), AND IMAGINARY FIENDS (Vertigo). Currently, he is working on BARBARIC for Vault Comics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e https: \/\/twitter.com\/rpace \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/richard_pace\/ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddison Duke\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and a comics colorist based in Chicago, IL\u003cbr\u003e After graduating with a BFA in illustration from Academy of Art University, Addison began his professional career working as a Production Artist at Image Comics. Today, he continues to cultivate his professional freelance comic coloring, illustration, and fine art working both with digital and traditional mediums.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ehttps: \/\/www.addisonduke.com\/\u003cbr\u003e https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/addisondukeart\/\u003cbr\u003e https: \/\/twitter.com\/AddisonDuke\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e is a twice-Eisner-nominated comic-book letterer, one-time writer (perhaps again in the future!) and occasional artist (although his enthusiasm rather outstrips his actual ability). He knows more about print production than mortal man was meant to know and has also scanned more images than you've had hot dinners. Unless you're ninety years old.\u003cbr\u003e Hometown: Nottingham, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e http: \/\/clintflickerlettering.blogspot.com\/\u003cbr\u003e https: \/\/twitter.com\/CampbellLetters\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.51 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50966358818902,"sku":"9781638493877","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7433\/0198\/files\/xndSepYfzZ9781638493877.webp?v=1793321436","url":"https:\/\/duanes-world-2.myshopify.com\/products\/barbaric-compact-edition-book-1-paperback","provider":"Duane's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}