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Grendel is a long-running comic book series and character created by Matt Wagner over the last forty-one years First published in 1982 by Comico, and then Dark Horse after it had been rescued from, what began as a story of an assassin and violent vigilante in the style of Diabolik, has become a more intellectual[...]

Earlier this month, we had our first update for the year on Steve Yockey (The Flight Attendant) & Beth Schwartz's ("Arrowverse") upcoming series adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner's Dead Boy Detectives That's when director Pete Chatmon (You, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) shared a look from outside his production office to confirm that[...]

Okay, if we're being honest? As much as we're excited to check out co-showrunners Steve Yockey (The Flight Attendant) & Beth Schwartz's ("Arrowverse") upcoming series adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner's Dead Boy Detectives, that's how much we wished we getting to learn a little more about what's going on with production We're not[...]

Earlier this week, the news broke that Netflix would not be moving forward on Andrew Dabb's (Supernatural) Abubakr Ali (Power Book II: Ghost, Katy Keene)-starring live-action series adaptation of Matt Wagner's popular Dark Horse comic book series Grendel The following day, actor Andy Mientus (Larry Stohler) took to Instagram to reveal that apparently, an entire season[...]

Yesterday, we learned that Netflix would not be moving forward on Andrew Dabb's (Supernatural) Abubakr Ali (Power Book II: Ghost, Katy Keene)-starring live-action series adaptation of Matt Wagner's popular Dark Horse comic book series Grendel One of the two biggest questions coming out of the news was whether or not the show's producers could shop[...]

In September 2021, fans learned that the world of Matt Wagner's Hunter Rose would be coming to Netflix with an eight-episode live-action series adaptation of Wagner's popular Dark Horse comic book series Grendel With Abubakr Ali (Power Book II: Ghost, Katy Keene) set to star and Andrew Dabb (Supernatural) set to write, executive produce &[...]

Back in September 2021, fans learned that the world of Matt Wagner's Hunter Rose would be coming to Netflix with an eight-episode live-action series adaptation of Wagner's popular Dark Horse comic book series Grendel With the streaming service's virtual fan event TUDUM taking place next month, we're keeping our fingers crossed that we'll be learning more[...]

At press time, stories will be created by a virtual who's who of writers and artists, including Brent Anderson, Sergio Aragones, June Brigman, Kurt Busiek, Howard Chaykin, Joshua Dysart, Mark Evanier, Emil Ferris, Dave Gibbons, Rob Guillory, John Layman, Gabriel Rodriguez, Stan Sakai, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, Chris Sprouse, Jill Thompson, Matt Wagner, Mark Waid,[...]

Based on characters created for DC by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner, the series is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros Television. "We are excited to be expanding further into the DC Universe with Steve, Jeremy, and the Berlanti team with this thrilling new spin on a detective series We were fascinated by[...]

So it is with Dark Horse, celebrating the 40th-anniversary of Grendel (and an upcoming Netflix television adaptation) by cashing in with a new second edition line of Grendel Omnibuses… er, Omnibi… um, big books. From the press release: In celebration of the 40th anniversary for Matt Wagner's expansive, genre defying saga Grendel, Dark Horse Comics will be[...]

Comics creator Matt Wagner executive produces alongside Dark Horse Entertainment."  Netflix Geeked tweeted out "Get ready for GRENDEL, an 8-episode new series based on Dark Horse's popular comic book series from Matt Wagner From showrunner Andrew Dabb (Resident Evil, Supernatural), GRENDEL follows Hunter Rose (Abubakr Ali), a gifted fencer, writer, & assassin who seeks to[...]

Primer #2, published by Comico, is the first appearance of Grendel by Matt Wagner in 1982 Originally a noir comic in the style of European titles such as Diabolik, it has evolved into "a study of the nature of aggression." It's not entirely clear how much of the audience is aware of this The character[...]

The irony is how he plays that out, picking up an unexpected sidekick along the way that echoes elements of season one of The Witcher and generally has a kind of chuckle-worthy approach based on the massive disparity in technology giving him what he feels is overwhelming invulnerability. The endlessly talented Matt Wagner draws these alien[...]

Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, Jim Aparo, and Frank Thorne, Bill Sienkiewicz, Matt Wagner, Howard Chaykin, and Brian Bolland. History Of DC Comics Original Artwork This art was initially created for use as part of a deluxe, hardcover-version of the History of the DC Universe published by DC When Graphitti Designs, headed by Bob Chapman, was given the opportunity[...]

More details coming soon! 6:3-9:30pm, Cartoon Museum, Wells St, London Delilah Dawson and Kevin Hearne signing The Princess Beard at Park Road Books, Charlotte, North Carolina 7pm. The Goon 20th Anniversary signing with Eric Powell, Aw Yeah Comics, Harrison, New York 5-8pm. Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham, & Raina Telgemeier at Provo Library, Provo, Utah, 7-9pm. Kieron Gillen signing, Newbury[...]

Dark Horse has announced a new Grendel mini-series from creator Matt Wagner with colorist Brennan Wagner and letterer Dave Lanphear Hitting stores in October, the eight-issue mini-series will be titled Grendel: The Devil's Odyssey, you know, like that thing Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote about in his yearbook. From the press release: Grendel Prime searches the[...]

I won't spoil the payoff, but you can probably guess how a story like this goes—well, when killing a character is off the table. Batman #54 art by Matt Wagner and Tomeu Morey Matt Wagner imbues the comic with a classic comics aesthetic that often highlights the prominence of the muscles and figure over finer facial detailing[...]

Back at C2E2, Rich Henn and I got to interview Mage creator Matt Wagner With Mage: The Hero Denied out now at comic shops, it seems only appropriate to finally get this episode up for the world. Rich and Wagner are actually friends, so I let Rich take over the interview this time Wagner is a[...]

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Announced by Image Comics at ECCC 2017… Mage: The Hero Denied by Matt Wagner Thirty-four years after the first Mage chapter comes the conclusion Or does it? Matt Wagner returns with the long-awaited conclusion to his epic fantasy trilogy MAGE follows the adventures of the reluctant everyman hero Kevin Matchstick who, after encountering a shaggy and[...]

Then we have the fourth issue of The Shadow: Death of Margo Lane by Matt Wagner and Brennan Wagner. Evil Ernie: God Eater #2 writers: Justin Jordan (main story), Keith Davidsen (back-up) artist: Colton Worley (main story), Cezar Razek (back-up) covers: Lucio Parrillo (a), Kyle Strahm (b) Superstar writer Justin Jordan revels in the mayhem and madness of an Apocalypse[...]

Will Eisner's The Spirit #12 wraps up Matt Wagner's run on the character while the White Sand graphic novel adapts a never before published novel by Brandon Sanderson. Will Eisner's The Spirit #12 writer: Matt Wagner artist: Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner (colorist) cover: Eric Powell This exciting and action-packed climactic issue of Dynamite's critically acclaimed series, finally finds[...]

Her time on Madam Xanadu (with writer Matt Wagner and inker Richard Friend) garnered three Eisner Nominations including Best New Series, Best Penciller/Inker (team) and Best Cover Artist. [youtube]https://youtu.be/G-hDsqKKqiQ[/youtube] Let's end the weekend with a quickdraw segment from Marvel Here artist Amy Reeder draw the cover for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #6[...]

A Writer's Commentary: Matt Wagner talks The Shadow: The Death of Margo Lane #1, on sale now from Dynamite Cover and interior art by Wagner. I'm happy to have been asked to provide a Writer's Commentary on the first issue of my newest project for Dynamite Entertainment, THE SHADOW: The Death of Margo Lane Fortunately, I'm[...]

For the last four years, Dynamite has been publishing The Shadow and have enlisted some big named artist to draw the pulp hero. Alex Ross, Howard Chaykin, Matt Wagner, John Cassaday, Darwyn Cooke, Francesco Francavilla, Tim Bradstreet, Wilfredo Torres, Chris Samnee, Jason Shawn Alexander, and many more have put their talents to show he who knows[...]

Matt Wagner returns to the Shadow this June in a story called Death of Margo Lane The character of Lane is a bit like Harley Quinn in that she was created for the Shadow radio drama in 1937 before making her print debut in The Thunder King in 1941 in The Shadow Magazine It was common[...]

Matt Wagner talks about his return to the iconic pulp hero in The Shadow: The Death of Margo Lane #1 (of 5), on sale in June from Dynamite. BYRON BREWER: Matt, if the title is true, this is a most unusual tale The Shadow works with an assortment of allies, but what effect will the loss[...]

Matt Wagner is returning to The Shadow just in time for the Death of Margo Lane Wagner has previous worked on The Shadow: Year One and Grendel Vs The Shadow and he comes back to the classic pulp character along with his son, colorist Brennan Wagner The new series from Dynamite will kick off on[...]

The series, written by Matt Wagner and drawn by Dan Schkade, has been doing a good job of keeping the feel of Eisner's work while telling engaging and fun stories. Will Eisner's The Spirit #8 writer: Matt Wagner artist: Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner (Colorist) cover: Eric Powell The Spirit and his comrades continue their search to uncover the secrets of[...]

Will Eisner's The Spirit #6, which I did an advanced review on, is a great jumping on point for the series by Matt Wagner, Dan Schkade and Brennan Wagner. Will Eisner's The Spirit #6 writer: Matt Wagner artist: Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner cover: Eric Powell Once again, the narrative shifts to an unexpected locale as an ex-GI finds[...]