Grendel: Devil by the Deed #[nn]

This collection presents the original 1986 Grendel graphic novel by Matt Wagner, which serves as the foundational origin story for the Grendel persona. The narrative follows the rise and fall of Hunter Rose, a brilliant but ruthless criminal mastermind who adopts the Grendel identity to wage a one-man war against the underworld, while also exploring his complex relationship with his young ward, Stacy. As the first Grendel story, it establishes the core themes of duality, obsession, and legacy that would define the entire series.