Like Grendel: Black, White and Red and Grendel: Red, White and Black this series is published in black white and red. Unlike the previous anthology format of those two title, Behold the Devil is one 9 issue story and is drawn by one person - Matt Wagner.
This issue is a teaser. Grendel chases a man for unknown reasons to a "safe house", which the man makes his final resting place. Before administering the killing blow, Grendel lets the man see who lives under the mask. Cut to Christine Spar sitting at her desk talking about some missing pages in Grendel's diary. Just as a refresher, Christine is Hunter's granddaughter (for more on this check out my review of Devil by the Deed).
This issue is well drawn and well told. After Devil's Vagary yesterday, this book is fresh reminder of why I enjoy Matt Wagner's writing. And his art is great - I like the way his style has developed since Devil By the Deed. He's realized he's better at showing the aftermath of violence rather than the violence itself. I've always felt his action scenes feel flat. That statement aside, this is an all around good read and a great jumping on point for new readers who may never have read this character.
Until tomorrow - Happy reading
Credits - Written by: Matt Wagner
Art by: Matt Wagner
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