Grendel #40

Feb 1990 · Comico · 3.50 USD; 4.25 CAD

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In "Devil Redeemed: Chapter 40," the legacy of Grendel deepens as Fadi’s fate is sealed, Orion and Laurel’s union marks a turning point, and the first signs of new Grendel clans rise. Written by Matt Wagner with stark, evocative art by Tim Sale—whose cover pencils and inks capture the story’s weight—this issue charts a pivotal moment in a future where Orion gives birth to Jupiter in June 2583, and her life ends on October 17, 2588. The narrative, framed as a memoir penned by Crystal Kennedy Martel in 2627, unfolds with quiet gravity, grounding its mythic scale in intimate, human cost.

Contains 3 stories

Devil Redeemed: Chapter 40

14 pp · Superhero

Orion Assante [Orion I, Grendel-Khan]Laurel KennedyEmanuel McDoon [Manny]FadiCrystal KennedyJupiter Niklos Assante

In the final chapter of this epic arc, Fadi’s fate is sealed as the Grendel clans rise from the shadows, marking a turning point in a fractured legacy. Orion and Laurel’s union becomes a beacon of hope amid the chaos, and as Orion gives birth to Jupiter in 2583, the future of the line hangs in the balance—until her life ends on October 17, 2588. Written by Crystal Kennedy Martel, this powerful chapter closes a monumental chapter in the Grendel saga.

Tales from the Underground: Suspicious Minds

10 pp · Superhero

Pellon CrossCaptain Zebra HerrimanCaptain Alfonse KierchGeoffreyOrion Assante

Devil Worship

24 pp · Superhero

Marcus BrandRita

In "Devil Worship," Jo, a student at UNOW, takes a stand against the institution, sparking unrest that draws the attention of Grendel’s enforcers. When a piece of the original Grendel mask—once worn by Hunter and Christine—is put up for auction, the line between legacy and violence blurs, and the city teeters on the edge of chaos.