Die Hard: Year One

In 2009, Boom! Studios launched Die Hard: Year One, a single-issue comic that delves into the early days of John McClane, written by Howard Chaykin with art by Stephen Thompson. This one-shot serves as a prequel, exploring the character's formative experiences before the events of the iconic film franchise. It offers a standalone glimpse into the making of a hero, notable for bringing Chaykin's sharp, gritty storytelling to the blockbuster property.