Halo: Escalation

Set in the immediate aftermath of Halo 4, this 24-issue Dark Horse series bridges the gap to Halo 5: Guardians, following the crew of the UNSC Infinity as they confront a resurgent Covenant threat and unravel a dangerous conspiracy. Written primarily by Brian Reed, Chris Schlerf, and Duffy Boudreau, with art by Sergio Ariño, Douglas Franchin, and Ricardo Sánchez, Escalation expands the Halo universe’s lore with high-stakes political intrigue and Spartan-led action. It’s a key narrative link for fans wanting the full story between the games.