The popular Viking survival game Valheim is expanding into comic books, with developer Iron Gate Studio partnering with GUNGNIR Books, MOOD Publishing and Roditeli Productions to launch an official multi-issue series in early 2027.
Announced in Los Angeles on November 12, 2026, the project will feature writers and artists with experience across Marvel, DC Comics, television and animation. Rather than adapting the game’s existing storyline, the series will introduce original adventures exploring its Norse-inspired fantasy universe.
Valheim Expands Beyond Gaming With New Comic Book Series
Developed by Sweden-based Iron Gate Studio, Valheim has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide since launching in Steam Early Access in February 2021.
The multiplayer survival game places players in a mysterious tenth realm inspired by Norse mythology, where they must gather resources, build settlements, explore dangerous environments and battle mythical creatures.
Its combination of cooperative gameplay, exploration and Viking mythology has helped establish it as one of the most successful independent survival games in recent years.
The upcoming comic series will expand that fictional universe through previously unexplored locations, characters and legends.
Marvel, DC and Television Writers Join Creative Team
GUNGNIR Books has assembled an extensive writing team featuring established comic book creators and entertainment industry professionals.
The announced writers include:
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Steve Orlando (Wonder Woman, Avengers)
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Deric A. Hughes (The Last Starfighter, Quantum Leap)
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J. Holtham (The Handmaid’s Tale, Supergirl)
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TD Orel (Titan’s Nest)
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Ben Raab (The Last Starfighter, Quantum Leap)
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Brea Grant (Mary, 12 Hour Shift)
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Chris Klian and Andrew Sanders (I Saw Santa, I Saw Spawn)
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Tim Sheridan (Masters of the Universe, Alan Scott: The Green Lantern)
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Olan Rogers (Final Space, Godspeed)
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Matthew Medney (Bobby Lee Is Deadweight, Aeon)
The artwork will be created by Scott Oakley, Vanessa Del Rey, Lucas Pereira and Mario Del Pennino, with additional contributors expected to be announced.
Mohamad Samah, whose previous work includes projects associated with GUNGNIR, Hero Projects and Mad Cave Studios, will oversee production design.
Original Stories Will Explore Valheim’s Norse Mythology
The publishers say the comic books will focus on original stories rather than reproducing events already experienced by players.
The series will explore the game’s forests, oceans, ancient ruins, supernatural enemies and the influence of the Norse god Odin, known as Oden in the game’s mythology.
Central themes will include survival, discovery, ambition and the relationship between humanity and the gods.
Matthew Medney, founder and publisher of GUNGNIR Books, described the creative possibilities behind the adaptation.
“Valheim is one of those rare worlds that feels like it existed long before we ever discovered it. There are gods, monsters, entire civilizations, and a mythology so rich that the stories we can tell feel almost endless. For us, the opportunity to work alongside Iron Gate and MOOD Publishing to bring this universe into comics is extraordinary. And we’ve assembled an absolute army of creative talent to do it. We’re not interested in simply retelling what millions of players have already experienced. We want to explore the legends that haven’t been told, the corners of this world that haven’t been seen, and create something that feels worthy of the incredible universe Iron Gate built. This is Valheim, and we’re going to make it epic.”
Comic Project Builds on Valheim Board Game Expansion
The comic book announcement follows the franchise’s expansion into tabletop gaming through Valheim: The Board Game, developed by MOOD Publishing.
That adaptation brings the video game’s exploration, crafting, combat and cooperative survival mechanics into a physical board game format.
Roditeli Productions will co-release the comic series. The company previously produced a SWAT Kats comic book crowdfunding campaign that became Kickstarter’s highest-funded single-issue comic book project, according to the announcement.
GUNGNIR Books, an independent publisher founded by former Heavy Metal Magazine CEO Matthew Medney, will lead creative development.
Valheim Comic Book Release Planned for First Quarter of 2027
The official Valheim comic book series is scheduled to debut during the first quarter of 2027, between January and March.
The project is being developed as a multi-issue publishing initiative featuring original storytelling, detailed artwork and collectible editions.
Specific release dates, pricing, edition details and opportunities for fan participation have not yet been announced.
The expansion represents another step in Iron Gate’s efforts to bring Valheim beyond video games, offering existing players new stories while introducing comic book readers to its Viking-inspired world.
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