Grendel: Devil's Crucible--Sedition

Grendel Prime and the mysterious clone of a long-dead Grendel warrior fight to free humanity from a vampiric regime!

Matt Wagner’s hellish vision of a future earth destroyed by vampires continues—with this Sedition hardcover comics collection coming right after the events of Grendel: Devil’s Crucible—Defiance!

Grendel’s Hounds of Orion have two new weapons in their arsenal: The stoic and strong Grendel Prime himself, back from a five-hundred-year absence (chronicled in Grendel: Devil’s Odyssey), and the unhinged clone of a fierce, long-dead Grendel warrior! Now it’s time to take the fight to the Necro-Lords, as Matt Wagner’s epic series of Grendel miniseries continues, with colors by Brennan Wagner and lettering by Steve Dutro!

This hardcover collection will have a cover gallery that features all standard Matt Wagner and Brennan Wagner comic book covers, as well as all variant cover collaborations between Brennan Wagner and Mark Laszlo, Steve Musgrave, and John K. Snyder—and a solo composition by Brennan Wagner!

For mature audiences.

Collects Grendel: Devil's Crucible--Sedition #1–#4.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs