The Expanse: A Little Death

A deadly new conspiracy awaits the Rocinante in this must-read follow-up to the wildly popular The Expanse: Dragon Tooth series!

Following the fallout of The Expanse: Dragon Tooth, the Rocinante crew is plunged into a deadly conspiracy when an old friend of Amos Burton’s reaches out from the shadows of a new world. He’s still playing by Baltimore rules—and when you have a whole planet to play for, a little death goes a long way…

Featuring the comic-writing debut of fan-favorite series actor Wes Chatham, this arc reunites the celebrated Dragon Tooth team of writer Andy Diggle and artist Francesco Pisa for a gripping new chapter. Now gathered in one volume for the very first time, this complete collection is an essential addition to the franchise’s graphic saga.

Collects The Expanse: A Little Death #1-4.

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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