Image Comics December 03, 2025

Giant Size Criminal #1

◄ Giant Size Criminal #1 ►
Series
9.0

Critic Rating

3 Reviews
9.2

User Rating

4 Reviews
Writer Ed Brubaker
Artist Sean Phillips
Cover Price $5.99

THE FIRST NEW CRIMINAL SINGLE ISSUE IN OVER FIVE YEARS ARRIVES ON THE EVE OF THE STREAMING TV SERIES PREMIERE

This oversized, annual-style issue is packed with everything CRIMINAL fans love from BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS-and much more. Headlining the issue is a novella-length story starring fan-favorite character RICKY LAWLESS (a major player in the upcoming TV adaptation) as he goes solo on his latest heist-what could possibly go wrong?

But that's just the beginning, you'll also get:

A CRIMINAL tabletop RPG module written by KIERON GILLEN and illustrated by SEAN PHILLIPS Behind-the-scenes insights into the C more

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  • 9.5

    Graphic Policy - Kevin Lainez

    Dec 07, 2025

    Even if you haven't read a single Criminal story (Guilty as charged, I think), this is a great entry to the world and filled with humor and violence too. Read Full Review

  • 9.1

    Comic Watch - Theron Couch

    Dec 03, 2025

    Criminal is back in a big way in this book. Yes, its in some ways a commercial for the upcoming TV show. But what difference does that make? This book is a lot of bang for the buckgoing so far as to include a whos who of Criminal characters and a Keiron Gillen created Criminal RPG. It doesnt matter whether someone has read all of the previous series or none of themGiant Size Criminal #1 is required reading for crime fiction fans. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez

    Dec 04, 2025

    GIANT SIZE CRIMINAL #1 is a mandatory purchase for anyone who enjoys watching people ruin their own lives in spectacular fashion. It offers a perfect blend of noir style and dark comedy that justifies the time and money you will spend on it. If you skip this, you are making a mistake almost as big as Ricky's. Read Full Review

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