Human Target

Human Target Vol. 1: The Deluxe Edition

Volume

Dec 16, 2025

Christopher Chance makes a living putting his life in the crosshairs to protect his clients. But this time, his luck may have finally run out. In his latest assignment posing as Lex Luthor, someone has successfully poisoned "Luthor," and there is no antidote. With only 12 days to live, Chance decides he will not go quietly into the night. He's going to find out who wants Luthor dead so badly by following every lead and questioning every suspect, whether they're an arrogant space cop or an elemental femme fatale. Told in the style of a noir whodunit, The Human Target showcases why writer Tom King and artist Greg Smallwood are two of comics' most in-demand talents. This deluxe edition features a new cover by Smallwood, an introduction by King, and a "making of" section that reveals how this comics masterpiece was brought to life. Collects The Human Target #1-12 and Tales of the Human Target #1.

Human Target Vol. 2

Volume

Jul 18, 2023

Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target-a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He'Aos had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor, when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn'Aot see coming leaves him vulnerable and trying to solve his own murder, and he has twelve days to discover just who poisoned him. After discovering clues, the death of a Green Lantern, and a torrid romance with Tora Olafsdotter (a.k.a. Ice), DC'Aos top bodyguard may meet his match when Beatriz da Costa (otherwise known as Fire) steps into his life. Only time will tell what secrets this flaming femme fatale might hold and just how badly the Human Target might get burned. The Human Target is a hard-boiled, gritty story in the vein of classic detective noirs, told by bestselling and critically acclaimed creators Tom King and Greg Smallwood! Collects The Human Target #7-12.

Human Target

Volume

Sep 27, 2022

Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target-a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He'Aos had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor, when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn'Aot see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder... as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DCU hated Luthor enough to want him dead. This volume collects Human Target #1-6, the first half of the murder mystery.