PANEL 1 — THE FIRST SCREAM Visual: A Viking raider is suddenly yanked backward into deep shadow ...

PANEL 1 — THE FIRST SCREAM Visual: A Viking raider is suddenly yanked backward into deep shadow between buildings. His scream cuts the air. Raider: > “AAANH—!” In the foreground, another raider turns in shock. From the darkness, a headless body is violently thrown back, landing at their feet. Silence follows. (No gore shown — just implication.)