Grendel: Devil by the Deed

Matt Wagner’s Grendel: Devil by the Deed is a 2007 one-shot from Dark Horse that serves as a standalone, self-contained chapter within his long-running Grendel saga. Written and drawn entirely by Wagner, this issue distills the series’ core themes of legacy, violence, and obsession into a single, tightly crafted narrative. It’s a prime entry point for newcomers and a rewarding, concentrated dose of Wagner’s singular vision for his iconic antihero.