Grendel #22
1988
- Series
- Grendel
- Issue
- 22
- Cover date
- Aug 1, 1988
- Story title
- [The Devil is Hormonal]
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Grendel #22, released in 1992, represents a pivotal moment in the 'War Child' storyline, which revitalized Matt Wagner’s long-running series during its tenure at Dark Horse Comics. This arc was designed to push the Grendel mythos into a post-apocalyptic future, shifting the focus from the original criminal protagonist to a more expansive, dystopian epic that explored the nature of inherited legacy and societal control.
The issue features the distinct, sharp-edged aesthetic that defined the series, with Wagner continuing to act as the primary creative architect. His approach focused on brutal, high-contrast imagery and a sophisticated narrative style that blended noir sensibilities with science fiction. Upon release, the issue was well-regarded by readers for its ability to maintain the intense, philosophical momentum of the larger saga while solidifying the visual iconography that has kept Grendel a staple of independent comics.
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