Dark Horse Books has announced the latest story arc in the epic saga of Grendel Comics, “Grendel: Devil’s Crucible – Defiance,” in a single, complete volume. The hardcover, available on March 4, 2025, will include issues #1-4.
So, what kind of game is Grendel: Devil’s Crucible—Defiance?
Grendel Prime has returned home after years of searching the cosmos for a replacement Earth, but things are not the same as when he left. The remaining human population in this post-apocalyptic world is ruled by the Necrolords, and all things Grendel are banned! Grendel Prime must hide his true identity as he explores his suddenly hostile home planet. Is there still a place for him here?
MILWAUKEE, OR (September 24, 2024) — Dark Horse Books has compiled the latest story arc in the epic saga of Grendel Comics, Grendel: Demon’s Crucible — Defiance, into one complete collection. This hardcover collection will be released in March 2025 and will feature issues #1-4 of the original comic miniseries. Grendel: Demon’s Crucible — Defiance is a new era in the Grendel universe, written and art by original Grendel creator Matt Wagner, with colors by Brennan Wagner (Grendel: Demon’s Odyssey), lettering by Steve Dutro (The Witcher: Fading Memories) and Rob Lee (Justice League of America), and cover art by Matt and Brennan. The book also includes a cover art gallery featuring a variety of cover art by Brennan Wagner, Antonio Fuso (WYRD), David Hitchcock (Frankenstein: New World), and Matt Lesniewski (Into the Unbeing).
Grendel Prime has returned home after years of searching the cosmos for a replacement Earth, but things are not the same as when he left. The remaining human population in this post-apocalyptic world is ruled by the Necrolords, and all things Grendel are banned! Grendel Prime must hide his true identity as he explores his suddenly hostile home planet. Is there still a place for him here?
The Grendel: Devil’s Crucible—Defiance hardcover edition (96 pages, 6.625″ x 10.1875″) will be available in bookstores on March 4th, 2025 and in comic shops on March 5th, 2025. It will retail for $24.99 and is available for preorder now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, TFAW, and all other outlets that sell books and comics.
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