Written and drawn by comic creator Natasha Alterici, Heathen tells the epic tale of Aydis – a young woman who is cast out of her Viking village after she kisses another young woman.
“The entire Heathen team and I are incredibly excited about adapting my little lesbian viking comic for film, especially with a kindred spirit like Kerry writing it.
The original print run of the series sold out quickly. and a second volume is due to be released in July.
The original series was widely acclaimed by critics, and was selected for the Young Adult Library Service Association’s list of Good Graphic Novels For Teens.