Grayson #5
This volume concludes the Grayson series, collecting issues #17–20 and the Grayson: Futures End one-shot. It follows Dick Grayson as he wraps up his undercover mission within the spy organization Spyral, facing final confrontations with old enemies and allies while deciding his future as a hero. Written by Tim Seeley and Tom King, with art by Mikel Janín and others, this arc ties up the espionage-driven narrative that redefined the character after his faked death.
In "You Can Take the Spy out of the Shadow...", Harley Quinn recounts a past mission with the mysterious Agent 37 in a story written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, illustrated by Flaviano with colors by Jeromy Cox and letters by Carlos M. Mangual. The duo teams up during a heist at a villain memorabilia collector’s party, using stealth, acrobatics, and a shared sense of mischief to bypass security and uncover a dangerous cache of Joker toxin—though the true cost of their partnership remains unspoken. The cover, by Mikel Janín, captures the tension and flair of their unlikely alliance.
In "Who is Agent 37?", James gathers Harley, Constantine, Simon, and Azrael to recount their encounters with the mysterious spy known only as Agent 37. As each shares their memory, the pieces of a hidden identity begin to form—until James reveals he’s actually Dick Grayson, using his unique blood to erase their recollections. The story ends with him walking off with Helena, leaving the mystery of Agent 37 lingering in the shadows.
In "The Charmer," Constantine recounts a tense encounter from his past: while investigating a string of missing men, he stumbled upon a hidden lair where four vampires fed on a captive. Though he struggled to breach the lair and assumed the victim was already dead, the man—Agent 37—surprised everyone by escaping and swiftly eliminating the vampires. Constantine, ever the reluctant ally, grumbles about the lost chance to finish them himself.
In "The Savior," Azrael recounts a tense encounter at a refugee camp where he and Agent 37—once adversaries—find themselves fighting side by side against the Order of Dumas. Though Agent 37 initially arrived to steal a holy relic, he stays to help defend the camp, wielding Azrael’s sword to turn back the enemy’s assault. Their uneasy alliance proves pivotal, but the true fate of the relic remains a secret between Dick, Azrael, and the Matron.
In "The Gymnast," a tense and slickly choreographed spy tale from Grayson #5, Harley recounts her unexpected alliance with Agent 37 during a high-stakes heist at a villain memorabilia collector’s party. With acrobatic precision and sharp instincts, the two navigate laser grids and outwit security using their shared mastery of gymnastics—only to uncover a dangerous cache of Joker toxin. The story crackles with quiet tension and athletic flair, spotlighting a moment where trust is earned in the shadows.
In "The Superhero," Simon finds himself caught in a relentless battle against parademons, pushed to his limits after a week of fighting. When Agent 37 arrives, the two must piece together the invaders' retreat—leading them through a boomtube and into a confrontation that tests more than just strength.
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