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Sláine
Series · 7 books · 1996-2014

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Slaine

Warrior's Dawn

2005

Tir-Nan-Og-The Land of The Young. This violent world is home to warrior tribles who worship gods both benign and malevolent. The best of these warriors is a young member of the Sessair tribe Slaine Mac Roth. Together with his repellent dwarf, Ukko, Slaine, wanders theland encountering all sorts of weird sinister creatures, including the death-worshiping Sloughs.
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Slaine

The King

1996

Now available in paperback, writer Pat Mills (Marshal Law) is joined by artists Glenn Fabry (Preacher covers) and Mike McMahon (Judge Dredd) to bring you a world of mists and magic and the ultimate Celtic warrior, Slaine! This classic tale of sword and sorcery introduced 2000 AD readers and the comics world at large to a hero who makes Conan look like a boy scout. It was also the first part in what was become an epic saga chronicling the adventures of Slaine. Exiled from his tribe, Slaine is forced to roam the land of Tir-Nan-Og with his dwarf, Ukko. Ahead of him lie terrifying ordeals that will require all of Slaine's famed warrior strength if he is to return victorious and claim his rightful place as King!
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The Lord of Misrule

2011

Sent on a quest by the earth Goddess to destroy the Blood God, Sláine has now been reborn in the time of the Normans as Robin Goodfellow, King of the Greenwood. First he has to seek out his beloved Niamh (herself reborn as a Christian nun called Marian) and together they must learn the secret name of the beast so that Sláine can destroy it as the Lord of Misrule! Collects: \- Name of the Sword (Progs #950–#956) \- Lord of Misrule (Progs #958–#963) \- Bowels of Hell (Prog #1000)
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The Grail War

2013

Sláine MacRoth – Celtic warrior and High King of the tribes of the Earth Goddess Danu, continues his journey through time. Sláine arrives in thirteenth century France, where he comes face to face with Crusader Simon De Montfort, the sworn enemy of the Cathars. While searching for the tortured reincarnation of his lover Niamh, Sláine is compelled to join forces with De Montfort in order to seek out the Grail Stone. The quest won't be easy, however – Sláine will have to defeat the dark forces of El if he is to stand any chance of saving Niamh's soul! Collects: \- The Demon Hitchhiker (Prog #1032) \- King of Hearts (Progs #1033–#1039) \- The Grail War (Progs #1040–#1049) \- Secret of the Grail (Progs #1090–#1099) \- The Battle of Clontarf (2000 AD Annual 1985)
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Lord of the Beasts

2014

THE LOST YEARS! Having united the Tribes of the Earth Goddess to battle the hoards of Fomorian sea demons determined on enslaving them, Sláine was appointed as the first High King of Ireland. After protecting the tribes for seven years, he was put to death so that he could serve Danu in the afterlife. This exciting collection features a series of adventures which took place during Sláine’s seven-year reign – a period where he spent time as a near-mindless beast stuck in a warp spasm, was reunited with his son Kai and was forced to defend his lands against the Secret Commonwealth of demons led by his old enemy, Medb! Collects: \- Lord of the Beasts (Prog #1100) \- Kai (Progs #1104-#1107) \- The Banishing (Progs #1108-#1109) \- The Triple Death (Prog #1111) \- The Swan Children(Progs #1112-#1114) \- Macha (Progs #1115-#1118) \- Beyond (Prog 2000) \- The Secret Commonwealth (Progs #1183-#1199) \- The Arrow of God (2000AD Annual 1989)
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Sláine

The Wanderer

2011

Tir Nan Og - the Land of the Young, a mystical place of myth and legend. Celtic warrior Sláine, the first High King of Ireland and Ukko his (un) faithful dwarf sidekick encounter everything from evil magicians and demonically-possessed maidens, to the bloody roots of modern day football, as they roam their world in search of adventure. Collects: \- The Gong Beater (Progs #1635–#1638) \- The Amber Smuggler (Progs #1662–#1665) \- The Exorcist (Progs #1709–#1712) \- The Mercenary (Progs #1713–#1714 and Prog 2011)
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Sláine

The Book of Scars

2013

Marking 30 years of the Celtic barbarian’s adventures, this special anniversary book brings together a new story from creator Pat Mills and the biggest artists to have worked on Sláine over the past three decades. Debuting in 1983, Pat Mills and Angela Kincaid’s seminal Celtic hero is one of the most popular British comic book characters ever. Along with his odious sidekick Ukko the Dwarf, Sláine has endured 30 years of trials across the ages as he has served the Earth goddess, Danu, both as High King of Ireland and as a time-travelling warrior. This beautiful hardback book is a fitting tribute to three decades of fantasy adventures, infused by Mills with the mythology of Ireland and a healthy anti-authoritarian attitude. The Book of Scars is a special anniversary story which sees Sláine return to the most pivotal moments of his life where he has to face off against his greatest foes – all beautifully rendered by Mick McMahon, Glenn Fabry, Simon Bisley, and Clint Langley, the artists who secured the character’s name in the annuls of British comics history and who returned for this special one-off story. This book also collects every Sláine cover ever to grace the front of 2000 AD, as well as some stunning pin-ups, sketches and rarities. Artists, writers, editors, and famous fans all contribute their own thoughts on what makes Sláine such a great cover star for the legendary British weekly comic. With a brand new afterword from comedian and writer Graham Linehan, this great collector’s item is not to be missed by fans of great storytelling, art and warp spasms everywhere!

Authors

Pat Mills
Pat Mills
Author · 55 books

Pat Mills, born in 1949 and nicknamed 'the godfather of British comics', is a comics writer and editor who, along with John Wagner, revitalised British boys comics in the 1970s, and has remained a leading light in British comics ever since. His comics are notable for their violence and anti-authoritarianism. He is best known for creating 2000 AD and playing a major part in the development of Judge Dredd.

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