Grendel: Devil Quest

In this single-issue 2008 Dark Horse one-shot, writer and artist Matt Wagner returns to the labyrinthine world of his signature anti-hero, Grendel. "Grendel: Devil Quest" follows the Hunter Rose incarnation of the character as he embarks on a cryptic, self-contained adventure that deepens the mythos of the Grendel legacy. A concise but essential chapter for longtime readers, it showcases Wagner's distinctive blend of noir atmosphere, operatic violence, and intricate storytelling.