The Beast Trilogy: Chapters 1 & 2 -- The Dormant Beast / December 32nd

Enki Bilal’s The Beast Trilogy: Chapters 1 & 2 is a dense, surreal sci-fi saga published by DC in 2004, collecting the first two chapters of a larger European graphic novel cycle. Bilal, the series’ primary writer and artist, collaborates with Sasha Watson and Taras Otus to craft a visually arresting, politically charged narrative that blends dystopian intrigue with metaphysical horror. Though only a single issue was released in this format, it remains a striking entry point to Bilal’s distinctive, painterly storytelling and his exploration of memory, power, and transformation.