A new Grendel story from visionary creator Matt Wagner! Grendel Prime has returned to Earth, but things are not as he left them. The pockets of humanity that remain and the "Necro Lords" that rule them have turned against Grendel. Grendel Prime will need to hide his identity as he explores his suddenly hostile home planet. Featuring a standard cover by Matt Wagner and a variant cover by Brennan Wagner.
It is a masterclass in effective comics storytelling and a surprisingly inviting issue #1 for any reader tempted to explore the Grendel saga. Read Full Review
If you've really wanted a way to get into Grendel, you could do far worse than this. But don't expect to be blown away by what you find here. Read Full Review
Grendel: Devil's Crucible Defiance #1 isn't a comic that necessarily has me excited to see what's next but it's an entertaining read and I can understand what people can see in the character and world. New readers can dive in without any need of knowing the history and continuity which is impressive. Overall, an enjoyable read but not one that'll stick out after. Read Full Review
Grendel is one of those very 90s characters that leans hard into the rule of cool and hasn't really progressed much since then, but as a once-in-a-while thing I enjoy it. The art in this book was quite good, the story interesting but not deep or overly original. Still, it's a good book with solid world building, Beyond Thunderdome vibes. That'll always appeal to me.
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