Vinland Saga is probably the best manga being produced right now.

As always, these Hardcover volumes are actually two volumes in one for American release. So right now we're covering volume 19 and 20 from japan and it's a big turning points. With a new character introduced he decides to do the unthinkable and kill a semi-major character. In doing so we start a new war and Thorkill not has a new mission.

Thorfinn and his company are also, once again, trapped in the middle of people at war. All they want is peace but it's never as simple as that. With the group split up, will they be able to make it through or is this the end?

Lots of great moments covered here. Some laugh out loud moments, especially at the start, and even a cute little chapter based on the doggie protecting the child. But the violence doesn't take a backseat as some battles here are brutal as could be and deaths that'll make you go "oh shit." Not to mention the 2nd half is one big war and it isn't even complete. Talk about epic.

Vinland never lets up on it's relentless look into war and violence while having our hero try a new path. I love the pushback on what you'd expect but instead get something different. This remains as strong as ever with a 5 out of 5.