The Books of Invasions IV: Tara" (in 2000 AD Prog 2005 and #1420–1425, December 2004 – February 2005) Sláine (2007, Mongoose Publishing, published under Issaries, Inc. license with the RuneQuest game system)

Cathbad – Chief druid who wears a horse skull and has a strong dislike of Ukko. He is a short old man with a moustache and bald head, save for a single tuft of hair. [9] Sláine, the Celtic Barbarian for ZX Spectrum – MobyGames". mobygames.com. Archived from the original on 29 February 2008. Elfric – Three-eyed blue skinned demon capable of time travel. He led both the Roman invasion of Britain and the Viking invasion of Ireland. He appears to be homosexual or bisexual as he refers to his relationship with Nero and was reluctant to rape Boudicca's daughters, only doing so out of spite. [16]As so the climactic battle begins, the land is convulsed and Sláine would have to lead his people not only to victory but to new lands which, through legends and myths, would come to be known today as Ireland. Guledig – Cythron leader who orchestrated Arthur's downfall. He is worshipped by the Celts as a statue of a golden child called the Mabon, but his real form is a green disembodied head with three arms [21] The Books of Invasions III: Scota" (in 2000 AD Prog 2004 and #1371–1376, December 2003 – February 2004) Blind Bran – An old beggar and ally of Sláine who fought alongside him during his time as a mercenary. [17] Mor Ronne the Dung Collector – One of the few dwarves more repulsive than Ukko. Nest has to sleep with him as part of her initiation ceremony [26]

Diarmid the Foul-Tempered – Sláine claims to have slept with his wife and daughter, only for Diarmid to offer his attractive sister. [23] Hengwolf – Anglo-Saxon warlord and worshipper of Odin allied to Mordred, who transforms into the white dragon of the Saxons and battles Sláine [21] Despite being a fantasy comic in a predominantly science fiction anthology, Sláine has found itself in the pantheon of 2000 ADstrips. It first appeared in 1983’s Prog 330, where it became a weekly staple alongside Judge Dreddand Rogue Trooper. With a mix of Celtic mythologyand Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian, writer Pat Millsoffered a unique take on sword and sorcery that appealed to many. While popular, Sláine would be catapulted to new heights in 1989 with The Horned Godstoryline. Nudd – Ogre serving as assistant jailer. Slaine bashed out his brains when Nudd tried to kill him. [17]Tlachtga – Mogrooth's daughter and one of Myrddin's best warriors. She is badly disfigured by the Great Worm's breath, which aged part of her face. [13] Danu – Goddess of the earth who provides Slaine with guidance. Originally earth was ruled by female goddesses but the druids suppressed them and replaced them with male counterparts [9] Rebellion is also delighted to announce the Sláine: The Horned God Anniversary Edition Slipcase. Available exclusively through the 2000 AD webshop and also measuring 355mm by 270mm, this boxset will feature the three books of ‘The Horned God’ in separate hardcovers, housed in a stunning slipcase covered with Celtic motifs and the ’S’ from the original Sláine logo that featured in Pat Mills and artist Angie Kincaid’s first story in 1983. Sláine: The Horned God Anniversary Edition hardcovers slipcase Conn of the Hundred Battles – Red Branch warrior and father of Cullen, who tries to avenge his son's death but is also killed by Sláine. [25] From a comics perspective, this kind of extreme figure was a contemporary trend, with artists like Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane leading the charge in the US. However, Bisley’s fantasy art accommodates this well as the rest of the visuals selling the suspension of disbelief.

Roth Bellyshaker – Sláine's father. Once a proud warrior, he becomes an obese braggart. He is killed by Slough Feg when attempting to avenge Slaine's apparent death [17] King Ragnall – Sláine's foster-brother who tries to appease the Fomorians with tributes. When he is publicly humiliated by Balor, Ragnall commits ritual suicide with assistance from Cathbad so Sláine can replace him as king of the Sessair. [11] King Arthur – Legendary British ruler killed by Morded and Hengwolf. Sláine takes Arthur's place and breaks the curse over the Ancient Britons. [21] Sláine: The Horned Godis a visually impressive comic. Through its title character and the themes it explores, it flips sword and sorcery on its head to give an engaging and well-research tale. While the violence may not be to everyone’s taste, it’s hard not to marvel at Simon Bisley’s impressive art that goes beyond its initial Frazetta comparisons. That wasn’t the end of the story, however; with a reign that ends with the Earth Goddess sending him traveling through time to fight alongside Celtic legends such as Boudicca and William Wallace, it should come as no surprise to discover that Sláine’s adventures didn’t simply stop when he became a god. From the search for his son and recovering treasure stolen by Slough Feg’s son to facing down a Trojan army and joining arms with a mind-altering druid, the saga of Sláine not only continues to surprise and ignite only the best of barbarian fantasies, but endures as a testament to the lasting Thrill-power in the art of mythical storytelling. GET SLÁINE COLLECTIONS HERE >>Mills crafts an enthralling story with a fascinating insight into both cultural and religious Celtic beliefs. They can be hard to understand, Celtic mythology not as straightforward as your standard western legends, the pro and con being that The Horned God feels genuinely Celtic and runs like true fantasy. Mills takes the time to explain crucial aspects without over-explaining with his research meticulous, arguably bringing a new understanding to Celtic history and myth. It’s lengthy, originally spanning three separate volumes ( Book I-III) which can still be found by intrepid searchers.