The Unfuture of Northlanders

Bleeding Cool correctly reports that my Vertigo series NORTHLANDERS has been cancelled by the powers that be at DC Comics.  It has a very loyal fanbase but the trade sales just aren’t cutting the mustard.  But it is staying around for awhile yet, and will finally conclude with issue #50.  That means next week’s one-shot “Thor’s Daughter” (w/ Marian Churchland) and the nine-part “Icelandic Trilogy” (w/ Paul Azaceta) will still happen as planned.  Please, retailers, do not cut your orders, and please, readers, don’t cancel your subs.  No story is getting cut short, nothing will be left hanging.  As always with NORTHLANDERS, you can jump in at the start of any story, including the ones listed above.

I’m not going to eulogize the series yet and start thanking everyone, since I have the next nine or ten months to do that.  While this news sucks, I consider it a triumph for everyone responsible that our depressing, often cerebral comic book about Vikings and history is lasting FIFTY ISSUES.  It feels appropriately epic, and the eventual seven volumes of the series will hopefully stay in print forever (or close to that).

I read a lot of twitter comments linking this to my saying the other day that my exclusive was up.  I don’t think these two are connected.  Also, while I’m here, I was not given a role in the recent DCU reboot after all but I think its an exciting idea and wish everyone the best.

Back to work!  Announcements of new books should start appearing soonish… not sure when, but closer to NYCC at any rate.  Thanks everyone, lots of really nice comments from you guys.  Don’t stop reading!

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  1. sexydessous reblogged this from brianwood
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    Confirming earlier rumors, writer/creator Brian Wood announced...his historical fiction...
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  5. driftymcdrift reblogged this from brianwood and added:
    This sucks. Northlanders...hope he gets picked up by another publisher.
  6. oismosis said: Sad day…. One of Vertigo’s best series of the last few years. First Unknown Soldier, now this. Fucksake DC
  7. europeanspacerace said: Really sucks to hear. You have a lot to be proud of with this series. It’s incredible. Hope all the kind words from fans will make up for bad news like this! Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for the new books!
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  9. siulong reblogged this from brianwood and added:
    This really sucks. One of...narratives about...human...
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  11. mikamay reblogged this from mattlovescomics and added:
    Ugh, this makes me so sad. Northlanders is one of my favorite ongoing series and Brian Wood has for sure become one of...
  12. peterhassett said: I’m sorry, Brian. That blows. Northlanders is my first read on Wednesdays. I’ll miss reading it, but I’ll keep an eye out for whatever comes next!
  13. deliveryboyman said: Sorry to hear it, Brian. I’ve been picking up all the trades - good stuff, bro.
  14. mattlovescomics reblogged this from brianwood and added:
    gone soon. This saddens me very greatly. Whatever...can count on me to PO, Brian.
  15. ardaniel reblogged this from brianwood and added:
    Sigh. I really dig Northlanders. ”The Viking Art of Single Combat” should’ve gotten...Best...
  16. infectedworldmind reblogged this from brianwood and added:
    its upcoming DCU reboot....Wood’s response...development has...
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  20. akiramich said: I’m looking forward to what’s next with NORTHLANDERS and what comes next after that.
  21. fragmad reblogged this from brianwood and added:
    a real shame. Northlanders...DC. Both are from the Vertigo line.
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  25. childrendrownwithoutasound reblogged this from brianwood and added:
    AWWWWWWWWWWWWW FUCK.
  26. worldwarmike said: Fuuuck man. Well, I’m hyped for the last issues and will continue buying it in singles and trades. Also: can’t wait for what’s coming next.

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