Birdking Volume 1 is a dark fantasy graphic novel by Daniel Freedman and CROM, published by Dark Horse Books. The story follows Bianca, a teenage apprentice to an infamous arcane blacksmith, who is forced to flee her homeland. She seeks out Atlas, a fabled land of light ruled by “the clean god,” accompanied by a mysterious guardian spirit known only as the “BirdKing.” Together, they face numerous enemies and unravel the mystery of the BirdKing and their ancestral connection.
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Daniel Freedman is a comics writer and artist known for co-creating “Undying Love” and “Burning Fields”, works that blend horror, noir, and mythology with cinematic pacing. His stories often center on haunted protagonists in heightened, violent worlds—both personal and mythic. With a background in animation and design, Freedman brings a precise visual sensibility to his collaborations. His writing balances the poetic and the pulpy, offering genre fiction with emotional depth and stylish execution.
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Daniel Freedman is a comics writer and artist known for co-creating “Undying Love” and “Burning Fields”, works that blend horror, noir, and mythology with cinematic pacing. His stories often center on haunted protagonists in heightened, violent worlds—both personal and mythic. With a background in animation and design, Freedman brings a precise visual sensibility to his collaborations. His writing balances the poetic and the pulpy, offering genre fiction with emotional depth and stylish execution.
Birdking Volume 1 is a dark fantasy graphic novel by Daniel Freedman and CROM, published by Dark Horse Books. The story follows Bianca, a teenage apprentice to an infamous arcane blacksmith, who is forced to flee her homeland. She seeks out Atlas, a fabled land of light ruled by “the clean god,” accompanied by a mysterious guardian spirit known only as the “BirdKing.” Together, they face numerous enemies and unravel the mystery of the BirdKing and their ancestral connection. Graphic Novel, Daniel Freedman, Crom, Dark Horse, 2022 Dark Horse 978-1506726076 Daniel Freedman 2022