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Odin (Asgardians series)

George O'Connor

Illustrator: George O'Connor, colors by Norm Grock

Ages: 12+

Published: 2024

Publisher: First Second/Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan

ISBN: 978-1-250-76076-0

Keywords: Religion-Odin, Norse Deity, Norse Gods, Norse Mythology, Graphic Novels

Valkyries whisk a warrior from a bloody battlefield to Valhalla, where he hears the complex story of Odin and the numerous Norse gods. Dramatic graphic art. Extensive page notes, glossary.