Grendel Tales Omnibus #1

A rich mosaic of the Grendel universe comes together in this handsome 2017 Dark Horse omnibus, collecting a wealth of Grendel Tales stories under one cover. The striking cover art arranges a grid of intense, varied faces — a masked figure in red and black, a snarling warrior in samurai-inspired armor, and several other grimly compelling characters — hinting at the sprawling cast and dark tone within. At $24.99, this first volume is a genuinely compelling way to dive deep into Matt Wagner's world of violence, identity, and moral ambiguity.