Agent 47: Birth of the Hitman

In 2017, Dynamite Entertainment launched Agent 47: Birth of the Hitman, a six-issue miniseries that digs into the origin of the iconic video game assassin. Written with the series' signature blend of cold efficiency and shadowy intrigue, the story is brought to life by artists Jonathan Lau and Philip Tan, who trade off on the sleek, brutal visuals. This prequel matters for fans of the game franchise, as it fills in the gaps of Agent 47's past without ever losing the quiet, lethal tone that defines his world.