A New Chapter for Thorgal

Fans of the Thorgal Saga can mark‌ their calendars: the ‌sixth installment, titled The Ambergodin, is slated for release in Dutch on March‌ 12, 2026,‍ published⁣ by The Lombard. this latest adventure‍ is brought to ⁢life by Christophe Bec, ​handling both the artwork adn screenplay, in collaboration‌ with‌ co-writer Valérie Mangin.

While the official cover art⁢ remains‌ under wraps, a striking black and white cover from the French Prestige edition has‌ already been revealed, offering a tantalizing glimpse of ​what’s to come.

Edition Details and Exclusive⁣ content

The standard edition of The⁣ Ambergodin ⁤ will ‌span 112 pages and be available in both softcover (€14.99)‍ and ⁤hardcover (€22.99). ⁤ Bec aims to elevate the⁤ Prestige edition beyond simple sketches and preliminary studies.

The 120-page Prestige version will dedicate 14 pages ⁤to a richly illustrated “making-of” feature,​ complete​ with insightful ​commentary from Bec and Mangin, transforming it⁢ into a considerable bonus⁤ for dedicated fans.

The Story Unfolds

“In ‌a port in Northland,Thorgal comes to⁣ the rescue of young Ingrid when she ⁤is attacked by thieves. In gratitude, she ​gives him ⁤a necklace with an amber pearl. But the precious ​gift is poisoned: it causes Jolan to fall into a ‌deep ‍sleep from which nothing can wake him. Thorgal goes looking for Ingrid and discovers a village threatened⁢ by a huge fire. All the men there seem ‍to be affected by the same curse as his son. What is going on? Only people know-their women and especially Huldra, ⁢the amber goddess.”

The‍ narrative centers around Thorgal’s rescue of Ingrid⁤ from thieves, ‌a gesture rewarded with⁤ a seemingly benevolent ⁢amber pearl‍ necklace. However,​ this gift carries ⁤a dark ⁢secret, plunging Jolan into‍ an inexplicable slumber. Thorgal’s quest ‌to save his son leads him‍ to a village plagued by a mysterious curse and a⁤ devastating fire, hinting at the involvement of the enigmatic Huldra, the amber goddess.