Grendel

Grendel Omnibus Vol. 1: Hunter Rose

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

This dynamic masterpiece is ready to celebrate its fortieth anniversary with second editions of the complete Grendel saga! Grendel Omnibus Volume 1 begins the entire epic series and chronicles the complete Hunter Rose storyline. This collection features millionaire Hunter Rose and his alter ego, the criminal mastermind Grendel! This collection features the very first Hunter Rose story, a complete Hunter Rose adventure by Matt Wagner, and vignettes and short stories from that key Grendel era by contributing storytellers Tim Sale, Guy Davis, Stan Sakai, Mike Allred, Darick Robertson, Michael Avon Oeming, Jill Thompson, the Pander Brothers, Duncan Fegredo, and many more! This collection reprints Grendel: Devil by the Deed; the short story collections Grendel: Black, White, & Red and Grendel: Red, White, & Black, and Grendel: Behold the Devil.

Matt Wagner's Grendel Tales Omnibus Vol. 1

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

From the visionary mind of Matt Wagner, the world of Grendel returns with two value-priced omnibus volumes collecting all Grendel Tales stories! Featuring some of the best writers and artists in the industry and never-before-collected material, Grendel Tales Omnibus Volume 1 is sure to be a hit with longtime fans of this iconic character or newcomers just discovering Wagner's strange, dystopian future, where the angry spirit of Grendel is part of everyone's lives! With over 400 pages of story and art to enjoy and all cover work reproduced, Dark Horse is proud to present the Grendel Tales Omnibus collections!

Matt Wagner's Grendel Tales Omnibus Vol. 2

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

Featuring some of the best writers and artists in the industry and never-before-collected material, Grendel Tales Omnibus Volume 2 is sure to be a hit with longtime Grendel fans or newcomers just discovering Wagner's weird, violent future. From the imaginative mind of Matt Wagner, the world of Grendel returns in this second of two value-priced volumes collecting all Grendel Tales stories! With over 400 pages of story and art to enjoy and all cover work reproduced, Dark Horse is proud to present some early work by Steve Lieber, Dave Cooper, Peter Doherty and Matt Hollingsworth in this Grendel Tales Omnibus collection!

Grendel Omnibus Vol. 2: Legacy

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

Four essential chapters in the massive Grendel story saga by Matt Wagner and collaborators Diana Schutz, Tim Sale, Arnold & Jacob Pander, and Bernie Mireault are collected, in chronological order and in a standard comics-size format for the first time! Stacy Palumbos fate is detailed in "Devil Child", the chain of evil continues as Christine Spar takes up the next Grendel mantle in "Devils Legacy," and the nature of the Grendel entity begins to reveal itself in "The Devil Inside." Finally, Wagner returns as both writer and artist for a pair of "Devil Tales" that look back on the career of Hunter Rose, each illustrated in a different experimental style. Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this dynamic comics masterpiece!

Grendel Omnibus Vol. 3: Orion's Reign

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

No longer content to inhabit one host at a time, the Grendel entity goes viral, in this new phase of Matt Wagner's epic, which spans centuries and culminates in the rise of a new kind of host: the Grendel-Khan! As the Grendel cycle transitions into the far future, artists Tim Sale, John K. Snyder, Jay Geldhof, and Hannibal King join creator Matt Wagner for the most ambitious phase to date. From the broken world of the Incubation Years rise parallel figures: the corruption-fighting Orion Assante and a mysterious new Grendel. Each wages his own war against Pope Innocent XLII, in God and the Devil, and the aftermath establishes the most powerful Grendel yet, in Devils Reign, with Matt Wagner rewriting the rules of comics storytelling at every turn in this highly charged political drama. With over five hundred pages of visionary writing and breathtaking art, the Grendel Omnibus series takes readers deeper into Wagners timeless classic!

Grendel Omnibus Vol. 4: Prime

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

In the chaos wrought by the death of Grendel-Khan Orion Assante, his young son Jupiterheir to the thronefinds protection with his fathers secret weapon: an unstoppable cybernetic paladin of destruction! The story of Grendel Prime unfolds in three tales that form the apotheosis of Wagners visionary, centuries-spanning narrative: the Eisner Award-winning War Child, with art by Patrick McEown; the riveting Past Prime novel, written by Greg Rucka with pen-and-ink illustrations by Wagner; and the lush, painted Devil Quest, recounting Primes search through an apocalyptic future for the seeds of his own past. Over five hundred pages of ultra-stylish art and story, culminating in A Grendel Primer, Wagners A-to-Z overview of all things Grendel!

Grendel Omnibus Vol. 5: Grendel Tales

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

From the visionary mind of Matt Wagner, this anthology sees several industry giants stepping into the world of Grendel to tell their own tales of anger and vengeance in a strange, dystopian future-where the force of Grendel looms as a part of everyone's lives! Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the Grendel saga, these dark tales from multiple creative teams explore the violent, alarming future of the post-Orion Assante era. With over 400 pages of gripping narratives and stunning art, this omnibus volume features new cover art by Matt and Brennan Wagner and is reprinted for the first time in the standard comics size. Collects "Devil Worship" the first Grendel Tales short story from Grendel #40, Four Devils, One Hell #1 to #6, Devil's Hammer #1 to #3, The Devil in Our Midst #1 to #5, and Devils and Deaths #1 to #2.

Grendel Omnibus Vol. 6: Devil Tales

Omnibus

Jul 10, 2026

From the visionary mind of Matt Wagner, this anthology collects stories from industry giants stepping into the world of Grendel. Rage and revenge bring out the darkest in humanity, especially on a planet overcome by the force of Grendel. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the Grendel saga, these dark tales from multiple creative teams explore the violent, alarming future of the post-Orion Assante era, as Grendel becomes a global force. With over 400 pages of gripping narratives and stunning art, this omnibus volume features new cover art by Matt and Brennan Wagner with this new edition collecting the work for the first time in the standard comics size. Collects "Homecoming" #1-#3, "Devil's Choice" #1-#4, "The Devil May Care" #1-#6, and "The Devil's Apprentice" #1-#3.

Grendel: Devil's Odyssey

Collected Edition

Jul 10, 2026

Grendel Prime searches the stars for a new home for mankind, and Matt Wagner returns to his darkest creation! As civilization comes to an end on Earth, the final Grendel Khan gives Grendel Prime a new directive: Find a perfect planet to be the new home for the human race. But will the deadly and relentless paladin ultimately save humanity . . . or destroy it? Features a bonus cover gallery with all standard comic-series covers by Matt Wagner and an all-star run of variant covers by guest artists Fabio Moon, Gabriel Ba, Tyler Crook, Dan Schkade, Ben Stenbeck, and others! Collects Grendel: Devil's Odyssey comics #1-#8.

Grendel: Devil by the Deed Master's Edition

Collected Edition

Jul 10, 2026

Matt Wagner returns to the seminal "Devil by the Deed" Hunter Rose story that started the epic, centuries-spanning Grendel saga. In this all-new reimagining of "Devil by the Deed," Wagner brings his decades of experience and artistry back to the famous narrative that first began his lengthy and illustrious career as a comic-book author. The original tale of the dashing and diabolical Hunter Rose was deceptively brief, considering its cultural impact. Over the years, Wagner has expanded on the story of Hunter Rose and now he weaves the most dramatic of those elements into a brand-new graphic novel. Grendel: Devil by the Deed-Master's Edition is Matt Wagner at the height of his artistic and story-telling prowess, featuring 120 all-new story pages that will dazzle first time and longtime readers alike.

Grendel vs. The Shadow

Collected Edition

Jul 10, 2026

Sparks fly and bullets blaze when the original Grendel, Hunter Rose, is transported to 1930s New York and faces off with the original dark-night avenger, the Shadow! Two pulp-noir icons go head to head in a thrilling story written and drawn by legendary Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Grendel vs The Shadow channels the energy and swinging jazz of the 1930s, but pulls no punches as the criminal underworld is caught between two powerhouse personalities!

Grendel: Devil's Crucible--Defiance

Collected Edition

Jul 10, 2026

Grendel Prime returns to an Earth that has outlawed all things Grendel and must survive in a hostile, new world order. After spending years searching space for a replacement Earth, Grendel Prime has returned home, but things are not as he left them. The pockets of humanity that remain in this post-apocalyptic world are ruled by Necro Lords, and all things Grendel are outlawed! Grendel Prime will need to hide his identity as he explores his suddenly hostile home planet. Is there even a place for him here anymore? A new era in the world of Grendel by Matt Wagner, featuring color work and a variant cover by Brennan Wagner! Collects Grendel: Devil's Crucible -- Defiance #1-#4.