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Name: Grendel
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Matt Wagner

Grendel‑Prime is a graphic‑novel protagonist who must confront the challenges of a bleak, diseased landscape to honor his destiny. The series blends adventure, horror, and comedic elements within a comic‑book format, exploring themes of struggle and heroism in a grim setting.

First publish date: 1986

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction

Authors: Matt Wagner

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