first appeared in 1983 and has been a popular favourite since, with new adventures being published as late as last year (2021, with the series). The series pays homage to the legends of from Irish mythology and to . The stereotypical ‘barbarian’, wears no armour and relies on his skill and strength to overcome his enemies with his axe Brain-biter. He is almost always accompanied by his dwarf sidekick, Ukko. He is also gifted by the goddess Danu and can call upon her power to undergo a ‘warp-spasm’, where body shape changes, becoming an incredibly strong monster, nigh invulnerable to damage. is without doubt a very ‘British’ take on the barbarian. His adventures are usually grim with a hint of the sexy about them, although the comic artists are well versed at hiding the rudest ‘bits’ in darkness or behind well-placed long hair (well, stories, it has a high kill count, as battles many enemies and they kiss his axe!
