Die Hard: Year One

Set in the late 1970s, Die Hard: Year One is a two-issue series from Boom! Studios that reimagines the origins of John McClane. Written by Howard Chaykin with art by Gabriel Andrade Jr. and Stephen Thompson, it presents a prequel to the classic action film, exploring the character's early days as a New York cop. This compact story offers a gritty, period-specific look at the man who would become the iconic hero, framed by Chaykin's signature hard-boiled storytelling.