Grendel
Comico · 1986–1990 · 40 issues
About the series
Matt Wagner's Grendel (1986–1990, Comico) is a dark, sprawling saga of obsession and legacy, following the masked, violent figure of Grendel across generations as the mantle passes from one tormented soul to another. With a rotating artistic team including the Pander Bros. and Tim Sale, the series evolves from a street-level crime thriller into a futuristic epic, exploring the cyclical nature of power through characters like Brian Li Sung, Christine Spar, and the enigmatic Tujiro XIV. Wagner's singular vision and the shifting visual styles make Grendel a landmark in independent comics, a brooding meditation on identity and violence that remains a cult touchstone of the late '80s.
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