Grendel: Devil by the Deed #1 (1993 Dark Horse) VF/NM Matt Wagner Hunter Rose Origin Reprint

Offered for sale is Grendel: Devil by the Deed #1, published by Dark Horse Comics in 1993, in VF/NM (Very Fine to Near Mint) condition. This issue reprints the groundbreaking origin story of Hunter Rose, the original Grendel, written and illustrated by creator Matt Wagner.

Originally serialized in Mage and Comico Primer, Devil by the Deed was reimagined in this prestige-format one-shot, serving as both an accessible entry point for new readers and a must-have for longtime fans. It chronicles the rise of Hunter Rose — a brilliant author by day and assassin/crime lord by night — and his descent into violent control of New York's underworld.

Issue Details:

• Title: Grendel: Devil by the Deed

• Issue: #1 (One-shot)

• Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

• Publication Year: 1993

• Condition: VF/NM – Sharp corners, vibrant cover, clean interiors, strong spine. Bagged and boarded.

• Writer/Artist: Matt Wagner

• Genre: Crime, Noir, Superhero Deconstruction, Indie Comics

• Main Character: Hunter Rose (Grendel)

Why Collect This Issue?

• Iconic reprint of Hunter Rose’s origin, central to the Grendel mythos

• Created by Matt Wagner, an influential voice in indie comics

• Perfect for fans of noir, anti-heroes, and morally complex storytelling

• A major piece of 1990s Dark Horse Comics history

• VF/NM high-grade condition — excellent for collectors and display

Verified Fair Market Value (VFM) confirmed using the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, ensuring trusted, collector-grade pricing.