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Grendel

Grendel
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Creation & Design

Grendel was created by Matt Wagner as a response to the anti-hero trend in comics, blending elements of crime, horror, and mythology.

Early Years

Hunter Rose, a successful author and assassin, becomes the vigilante Grendel after a series of personal tragedies and a desire for revenge.

Character Development

Over the years, Grendel has evolved from a simple anti-hero to a complex symbol of vengeance and morality, influencing numerous characters and storylines in the comic book industry.

Cultural Reception

Grendel has been critically acclaimed for its storytelling and artistic innovation, often regarded as a seminal work in independent comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Hunter Rose
Aliases:
Grendel, Grendel Prime
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Grendel Clan, The Church of Grendel
Abilities:
Master martial artist, Genius-level intellect, Expert marksman
Equipment:
Various weapons, Costume with a mask
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
Comico Oct 1987

Grendel: Devil's Vagary #1

Grendel: Devil's Vagary #1
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16-page comic printed in black, white and red
Originally distributed in the Grendel Comico Collection, an embossed slipcase which included ten back issues published by Comico, a poster and a newsletter
DC Jan 1993

Batman / Grendel #1

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Batman / Grendel #1
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Variant cover art by Matt Wagner, creator of Grendel
'Silver Moon' Platinum Foil Edition
Obtained by winning a contest facilitated by Hero Illustrated Magazine
The gold stamp is part of the proprietary Hero Illustrated protective slipcase and not on the actual comic
This much anticipated publisher crossover was written in 1991 but was delayed due to Comico going through bankruptcy proceedings. DC eventually published the story in 1993

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