Grendel: War Child #9
In "Chapter 49: Devil to the Rescue," Prime and his allies storm a vampire stronghold, but the aftermath leaves Laurel unraveling under the strain. With tension rising, Heath takes a decisive step, becoming the Regent-Proxy as Laurel is sent away. Meanwhile, Crystal and Susan encounter Benjamin in the woods, and a mysterious voice—Jupiter—finally speaks. Written by Matt Wagner and illustrated by Patrick McEown with inks by Matt Wagner and Monty Sheldon, this 1993 Dark Horse issue features a cover by Wagner, capturing the story’s escalating dread and intensity.
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Prime and the boys infiltrate vampires hideout and Prime seemingly kills them all. Laurel is losing it. Heath sends Laurel away and becomes the Regent-Proxy. Crystal and Susan met Benjamin in the woods. Jupiter speaks.
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