What is vinland saga 1?

Vinland Saga is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura. It is a historical fiction that tells the story of a young boy named Thorfinn, who seeks revenge against Askeladd, the man who killed his father. The series is set in a Viking Age Europe and follows Thorfinn's journey as he grows from a vengeful warrior to a pacifist, and his interactions with various historical figures such as Leif Erikson and Sweyn Forkbeard. Vinland Saga has been praised for its character development, intricate plot, and detailed artwork. It was first serialized in the Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2005 and has since been adapted into an anime by Wit Studio in 2019.