Grendel Tales: Homecoming

In this 1994–1995 Dark Horse miniseries, Matt Wagner and Pat McEown shift the focus of the Grendel mythos to a new protagonist, exploring the legacy of the Grendel mask through a gritty, character-driven lens. McEown’s expressive, shadow-drenched artwork lends a raw, intimate feel to the story of a lost soul seeking redemption in a violent urban landscape. A vital chapter in the larger Grendel saga, Homecoming demonstrates how Wagner’s creation could thrive in the hands of a collaborator, broadening the series’ thematic depth.