Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory is a prequel comic series to Assassin's Creed: Valhalla published by Dark Horse Comics. Set for three issues all written by Cavan Scott and illustrated by Michael Atiyeh, the comic follows the separate exploits of Vikings Eivor Varinsdottir and Sigurd Styrbjornsson of the Raven Clan.
==Publisher's summary==
A Tale from the Saga of a Viking WarriorBlades clash in this prequel to Ubisoft's next hit video game, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Written by Cavan Scott (Star Wars Adventures, Vikings), illustrated by Martin Tunica, and colored by Michael Atiyeh (The Orville, Dragon Age: Blue Wraith), Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory takes readers back to a Mid-9th Century Norway.Eivor, a Viking warrior, observes a village raided by a neighboring kingdom. Bloodshed and mayhem erupt as she seizes the attack in her own favor—but will her victory be a blessing to her clan or a terrible curse? Elsewhere, another Viking searches for a different kind of prize, one of crucible steel...Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory #1 (of three) will be in comic shops on October 21, 2020. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop.
==Amazon synopsis==
Fearless Vikings confront their destiny in this glory-seeking prequel to Ubisoft's next hit video game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla.Tensions escalate when a village caught between two rival kingdoms is brutally raided. Eivor, warrior and daughter of wise King Styrbjorn, dispatches the raiders, rescues the villagers, and claims the settlement for her father. She also seizes a prisoner—a woman, Gull, left behind by the rivals—who declares she possesses the secrets of Asgard itself. But there is more to Gull than meets the eye, and her capture will bring death and destruction to Eivor's family. In disgrace and lured by the promise of treasures and glory, Eivor undergoes a dangerous quest to regain her honor, but what terror awaits in the forgotten temple of a powerful god? All the time, her brother Sigurd forges his own legend while searching for fortune in the lands of the East. Far from home, he finds new weapons and fresh plunder, making a discovery that will change his destiny forever . . . 
==Development==
In September 2019, Dark Horse Comics approached Cavan Scott and asked him to travel to Montreal, Canada to work on a secret project. During his time in the studio, Scott was walked through the basics of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the next title in the Assassin's Creed series. Production on the comic began almost immediately.
Announced on 12 July 2020, after the UbiForward event showcasing Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the prequel comic was written by Scott with artwork by Martín Túnica and Michael Atiyeh. Unlike past comic series, Song of Glory was published by Dark Horse Comics, who had also published The Art of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. The next day, Dark Horse made a press release on their website's blog revealing a general synopsis for the comic which also indicated that it would feature the female version of Eivor. In August, details of the second issue were revealed including cover art by Sumit Kumar. Details on the third and final volume in the series were released alongside cover art by Douglas P. Lobo in late September. A listing on 's website revealed the trade paperback's release date as 20 April 2021.
==Media==
Issue	Title 	Publication date	Trade paperback
1 	Song of Glory 1	21 October 2020 	Assassin's Creed: Valhalla –Song of Glory20 April 2021
2 	Song of Glory 2	18 November 2020	Assassin's Creed: Valhalla –Song of Glory20 April 2021
3 	Song of Glory 3	23 December 2020	Assassin's Creed: Valhalla –Song of Glory20 April 2021
==References==
de:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Das Lied von Ruhm und Ehre
es:Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Canción de Gloria
fr:Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Le Chant de gloire
it:Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Il Canto della Gloria
zh:刺客信条：英灵殿 - 荣耀赞歌
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