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Savage Dragon
Series · 148
books · 1992-2021

Books in series

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Savage Dragon #3

1992

While Dragon has yet to return from New York, Dart and Star fail to stop a prison break by members of the Vicious Circle, including Cutthroat, Mako, Doubleheader, Lowblow, and Hardware, who is murdered by Cutthroat. Dart and Star are rescued by the youthful Mighty Man, a supposedly dead Superhero of the 1940s. Dragon soon visits Dart in the hospital, while Frank Darling is still blackmailed by Overlord and Skullface. Suddenly, Dragon is attacked by The Fiend, a demonic creature of pure hatred possessing a police officer. The officer is killed, however, and the Fiend leaves his body.
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Savage Dragon #4

1993

In DeKalb, Illinois, Dragon investigates a deformed child, nicknamed Horridus, in an abandoned basement, and brings her to Chicago, where Chief Banks tries to enlist her into the Police Force. During a visit from Amanda Mills, the grotesque Cesspool attacks the Police Department Headquarters, where he is defeated by Dragon, Dart, and the nearby Ricochet and Barbaric. Banks also tries to enlist Ricochet and Barbaric onto the force, but due to her young age, has to turn Ricochet down, who promptly storms off.
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Savage Dragon #8

1997

Dragon pulls himself off of the spire and crawls through the snow into a nearby alleyway. Mysteriously, Frank Darling leaves Chicago via an airplane.
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Savage Dragon #10

1993

Cutthroat is again defeated by The Dragon, who next engages in battle with Jimbo Da Mighty Lobster, who wants to prove he is better than The Dragon.
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Savage Dragon #11

1994

The Fiend possesses Doug Herman, a weak-willed nobody that possesses some hatred for Dragon. The Police try to enlist The Mace into the Police Force, who is also sought by The Vicious Circle.
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Savage Dragon #12

1993

Lurch regenerates and continues attacking Overlord! Meanwhile, one of The Nixed Men re-christens herself the She-Dragon and does battle with the son of SuperPatriot.
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Team-Ups

1999

Join The Savage Dragon as he teams up with some of the greatest heroes in the Image Universe, brought to life by some of the greatest talent around, including Joe Madureira, Kurt Busiek, and Jeff Matsuda.
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Savage Dragon #21

1995

Overlord, who is in fact the aging crimeboss Antonio Seghetti, incinerates the SWAT team and skins the Dragon alive, who, with a single bullet, pierces Overlord's armour and kills him while defending his life. Dragon then returns to the Police Department.
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Savage Dragon #24

1993

As super-villains across Chicago fight over the mantle of leadership of the Vicious Circle, the Dragon, still with his bones broken, is found by a cabbie named Chester. Chris Robinson has become a police officer, and Liberty, Justice, and Freak Force have begun patrolling the streets for the villains running rampant. The Dragon arrives in time to prevent Mako, who has escaped from jail, from killing Alex Wilde and Phil Dirt. Meanwhile, She-Dragon is taken to meet Chelsea Nirvana, who has become Johnny Redbeard, and who has decided to join the battle for the leadership of the Vicious Circle.
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Savage Dragon #26

1996

While Dragon continues to battle the rampant Freaks across the city, Star rescues Howard Niseman, and together with Freak Force, the Dragon, Liberty, Justice, and the Police, battle the escaping criminals at Stronghold Prison. Mace manages to steal Overlord's armor, but is electrocuted by it's safeguards.
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Savage Dragon #27

1996

The police and the super-heroes all recover from the ended gang war, while The Deadly Duo and a team called Brute Force arrive late to end it. While Chelsea Nirvana, alias the new Doctor Nirvana, and the Inhabitor kill her father, the original Doctor Nirvana, Rapture proposes to the Dragon.
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Savage Dragon #28

1996

An encounter with the strange creature called The Maxx, who has made friends with Horridus, sends both he and The Maxx for a bizarre trip through the Dragon's subconscious, or, his "outback." They are retreived once Maxx's companion, Sarah, interrupts them. While the villainous Brainiape tries to rob a bank without the consent of the Vicious Circle, he is stopped by their agent, Powerhouse. Dragon and Rapture both suspect each other of infidelity.
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Savage Dragon #32

1996

The Dragon returns from Hell with withered arms. Chris Robinson tells his story to Alex Wilde, including his role as Star. After a date with Dart, Justice is attacked by a jealous Kill Cat. Dart, as a result, breaks several bones in Kill Cat's body. Rapture's unborn child begins to kick, causing her internal damage.
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Savage Dragon #41

1997

Anxious to have an exclusive licensing deal, Barbaric proposes to Ricochet, assuming that there would be public outcry if action figures were produced of unwed and underage parents.
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Savage Dragon #44

1997

Dragon, Smasher, and Darkworld's version of Debbie Harris manage to escape the planet in a Martian saucer before it explodes.
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Savage Dragon #48

1998

Dragon returns to Chicago and sleeps with Alex Wilde, although they remain 'friends.' Soon afterwards, he breaks up a battle between Mace/She-Dragon and Octopus/Cyberface/Powerhouse.
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Savage Dragon #49

1998

Super-Tough and Mace are re-united, and it is revealed that the two were lovers. Soon afterwards, an Atlantean army leads a very unsuccessful invasion of the Earth's surface. Cyberface (in BrainiApe's body AND in Overlord's armour) and his allies battle several Vicious Circle agents, a fight that is interrupted by both Dragon and the new Deadly Kill-Cat and Beast Boy. Before Dragon can defeat Cyberface, they are held at gunpoint by Hitler's brain.
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Savage Dragon #50

1998

Hitler's brain is able to kill Cyberface and reclaim the BrainiApe body, after which Dragon and Cyberface's team attack Horde and the Vicious Circle, and are soon joined by S.O.S., Mighty Man, and members of the Chicago Police Department!
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Savage Dragon #51

1998

While everyone tries to adjust to Dragon's death, Bludgeon II turns to his brother and She-Dragon in order to find a way to lose his powers.
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Savage Dragon #52

1998

She-Dragon and the rest of the Chicago Police Force are defeated by the God Squad, who seek to retrieve the Earthly offspring of the Gods and take them back to Godworld.
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Savage Dragon #53

1998

After William and Rita announce their engagement, Alex reconciles with Chris, prompting She-Dragon to seek a cure for Bludgeon's monstrous condition amongst Johnny Redbeard's leftover machinery, in order to win back Chris' attention.
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Savage Dragon #54

1998

Mere minutes after arriving on Godworld alongside S.O.S. and Brute Force, and rescuing those from Earth held there, Kill-Cat manages to destroy it. Radical and countless Gods die as a result.
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Savage Dragon #55

1998

As Chris and Alex end their relationship, Widow announces that she is having Radical's baby, Smasher quits S.O.S. (a vacancy filled by Mace), and the new Overlord prevents Octopus' crew from taking his armor.
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Savage Dragon #56

1998

While visiting the remains of his fallen comrades, Herakles discovers their bodies are being eaten away by maggots.
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Savage Dragon #58

1999

Dragon/William recovers in hospital, where he learns that Rita is pregnant with Ralph's baby. As Smasher confeses her love for Dragon, Rock confronts Kill-Cat about the destruction of GodWorld, and it is revealed that Kid Avenger (who is fired from the team) was the cause.
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Savage Dragon #60

1999

Simon Kane posesses the body of Darklord's former henchman Devastator and uses it to escape from captivity.
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Savage Dragon #61

1999

After Dragon and the Chicago branch of S.O.S. prevent BrainiApe and a group of neo-Nazis from seizing Chicago City Hall, Barbaric and several Police officers take Dragon to a strip club for his bachelor party, where the festivities are interrupted by someone who appears to be Rapture, who claims to have been transformed into pure energy when she was "killed" by Darklord, and inhabited the body of her friend (and recent S.O.S. recruit) Lightning.
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Savage Dragon #62

1999

Overlord interrupts Dragon's wedding, and slaughters his bride... or at least, the person everyone believes to be his bride. In actuality, Smasher was kidnapped and replaced by Impostor, and is currently held captive by The Covenant of the Sword.
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Savage Dragon #63

1999

Dragon, retired from superheroics and living in a maximum-security home, fights off several attempts on his life. After Angel is maimed in an attack by Overlord, Dragon tries to track him down, only to be captured by him in the process.
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Savage Dragon #64

1999

After Dragon learns that Nixon put on Overlord's amor to spy on Rita before it turned him evil, and that he had beaten and chained Super-Tough in order to coerce Mace's allegiance, he has the armour incinerated.
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Savage Dragon #65

1999

While Dragon, who has settled down with Marcy and Angel, laments a return to crimefighting, Sgt. Marvel surmises that a recent rash of suicides is the work of Simon Kane.
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Savage Dragon #66

1999

After an unsuccesful get-together at William & Rita's where Angel insults their ugly child, she and Dragon are visited by Mighty Man / Ann Stevens. Follwing the revelation that Dragon and Alex are once again 'involved,' Dragon answers a Police report detailing a bank robbery. While confronting the villain in question, Dragon and an innocent bystander fall victim to the crook's weapon - a leftover Martian shrinking ray.
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Savage Dragon #67

1999

Justice, severely beaten and possibly dying, arrives at a hospital, where he tells SuperPatriot that Liberty is held captive the the Covenant of the Sword, who are building their own 'master race.'
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Savage Dragon #68

1999

Angered that she cannot receive a commitment from Dragon, Alex apparently 'dumps' him at his house - where he then finds Powerhouse waiting for him. Dragon and Powerhouse then engage in a furious and prolonged battle, all the while debating their respective ideologies.
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Savage Dragon #70

2000

While Star and Dragon search for the missing Amanada Love, Chelsea Nirvana, disguised as Dragon, murders Ann Stevens in cold blood, and steals from her the ability to become Mighty Man.
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Savage Dragon #72

2000

Chelsea Nirvana, as Mighty Man, interrupts Ann Stevens' funeral. While fighting him, Dragon discovers a Wicked Worm on Mighty Man's neck, and then causes him to transform back into a starving, elderly, dying Chelsea Nirvana.
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Savage Dragon #75

2000

The Nega-Bomb detonates. All superhumans who were born without superhuman powers and gained them through artificial means instantly return to normal.
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Savage Dragon #77

2000

Dragon is attacked by a creature called Crustacean, but is rescued by a familiar face - a future version of WildStar, who has travelled to the present to prevent his younger self from being beaten. To prevent him from doing further damage to reality, Dragon attempts to stop him, but is unable to do so. Both versions of WildStar fill him in on the state of affairs - they tell him that 'cosmic cops,' Martians, and Gods took turns invading Earth, leaving it a broken planet, that SuperPatriot is a government pawn, that Mighty Man died with Robert Berman, that Freak Force is unheard of, and that Dragon himself had gone bezerk and destoryed half of the city. Dragon realizes that his mind must have somehow transferred into the head of the Dragon of this new reality - a head with a $25,000,000 bounty upon it.
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Savage Dragon #78

2000

Dragon is attacked by the robotic minions of Cyberface, who in this savage new world, seems to be a nanite-based entity living within all computer systems. Dragon barely manages to escape his clutches, and is forced to steal from corpses and abandoned stores for food, clothing, and money. As he attempts to get some rest in an empty cellar, his mind is invaded by the worm-like parasites of a mutated infant who feeds on Dragon's nightmares. After Dragon awakens, he does battle with, and buries the Brain-Child under tons of rubble, he leaves the scene with four young women, the creature's former captives.
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Savage Dragon #80

2000

Dragon frees himself from the clutches of Cyberface, only to fall from one of his Martian spaceships into Lake Michigan. Even underwater, however, he is pursued by Cyberface, who takes on the form of a 30-story robot. Dragon is able to find an old Martian spacesuit within a submerged spaceship, and atteracts the attention of a Giant Sea Monster, which distracts Cyberface, and allows Dragon to swim away - only to be whisked away into a tunnel by a bizarre tentacled-creature. Dragon frees himself, but is left in an unknown part of "Lake Fear," exhausted and without air.
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Savage Dragon #83

2001

Dragon tries to escape his cell under the Gladiatorial arena, but he's beaten by a creature named Droog. Dragon eventually is put in to the Arena of Death to fight for his life.
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Savage Dragon #85

2001

Dragon and the Atomics are "beamed up" in to Cyberface's space ships, and then are taken back to America. Dragon escapes from his pod and splits up with the Madman and Atomics. He soon finds himself alone, but gets help from some of the locals in Pittsburgh.
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Savage Dragon #86

2001

Dragon wakes up in Vanguard's space ship, having been transported to the ship moments before being incinerated. It still takes time to heal, but Dragon does and enlists Vanguard's help in finding some of his former allies.
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Savage Dragon #87

2001

After Dragon journeys to the Hidden City of the Gods, he confronts the Seeker - the deadliest bounty hunter alive! He's determined to bring in the Savage Dragon - dead or alive! The pieces of the large puzzle that Dragon's life has become are falling into place in this all-out action epic.
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Savage Dragon #89

2001

Dragon finds himself in Detroit after his encounter with the Gods of God Town. Seeking the help of Kill-Cat & Kid Avenger, he instead finds himeslf fighting alongside Neutron Bob, who is after the same goal as Dragon is - the downfall of Cyberface! More two-fisted action than you can shake a stick at!
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Savage Dragon #90

2001

Traveling with Neutron Bob, Dragon finds his way to Chicago to enlist the help of the Vicious Circle in defeating Cyberface. When he arrives, he is attacked and forced underground, losing Bob along the way. Underground, he finds Rock, Feezle, Beast Boy and Widow, but in this reality, they have never met. Dragon tries to enlist their help, but they decide to not help Dragon. He wanders off in search of Pipe Town and the Vicious Circle and is attacked along the way by Dale Fisher, who has been mutated by someone known as "The Creator."
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Savage Dragon #91

2001

Dragon gets a full history on this Savage World, why everyone is after him, how he went on a rampage unchecked, killing someone close time, and much more. All this is provided by Frank Darling, Erik's friend from the police force and now, his only hope!
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Savage Dragon #92

2002

Dragon fights Dale Fisher, who blames him for the death of Alex Wilde. Later, Dragon tries to muster an alliance to attack and defeat Cyberface, with the help of some unexpected allies and his old friend, Frank Darling!
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Savage Dragon #94

2002

Dragon finally confronts Cyberface in a climactic battle. Plus, more on the super-freaks of Chicago in the aftermath of their battle, more on Mako & Dart's relationship and a few familiar faces pop up, one in a most unexpected way!
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Savage Dragon #95

2002

An epic conclusion to the battle for the freedom of the entire planet Earth! Dragon and his allies lead a last-ditch effort to overcome Cyberface and his hordes! More of Dragon's supporting cast pop up in this fantastic issue!
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Savage Dragon #97

2002

An amazing change happened while Dragon was away trying to rescue Rex Dexter's daughter. Dragon deals with his newfound popularity, his sinking feeling regarding his ex-wife and his new responsibilities on this Savage World. An unforseen trip should help Dragon out of his dilemmas, but it might have caused more...
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Savage Dragon #99

2002

Dragon again returns to the earth he remembers in the time he wants, but once again the burden of the consequences of his possible changes sway his decisions. A brawl leads him to decide his fate for the future!
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Savage Dragon #101

2002

This issue focuses on two stories taking place in both worlds that Dragon knows - his new home with Jennifer and his old home that he left behind. In the new world, Dragon tries to rekindle his romance with Jennifer Murphy, while in the old world, Dragon's son Malcolm is having a hard time coming to grips with the revelations of issue #100!
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Savage Dragon #102

2002

Another double dose of Dragon action! In two seperate stories, Dragon and Malcolm must face the reality of a world-devouring foe. Plus, Malcolm continues his quest to free his captive friends from the clutches of an evil organization hell bent on World Domination while Dragon begins to adjust to life with his 'new' Jennifer and Angel
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Savage Dragon #104

2002

We're keeping a lid on this one suffice to say that it will be the biggest change in the life of the Savage Dragon, well, ever. Recommended for readers and fans of bitchin' funnybooks.
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Savage Dragon #105

2002

He has the power - the power to transform everything he touches to chocolate! He's the Candyman and his power is more deadly than you'd ever suspect (and fattening too, come to think of it). Our usual tangle of action, romance, laffs and wacky hijinks. Dragon eats a hamburger! A nice self-contained issue. A great jumping on place for new readers!
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Savage Dragon #106

2002

When Santa Claus goes missing it's up to the World's Greatest Superhero to fill in for the Fat, Jolly Old Elf in order to save Christmas! While the REST of the world's heroes franticly search for the missing gift-giver, the Savage One prepares for the busiest night of his life! Can Christmas be saved and order restored? Who knows?! This is the Savage Dragon - the book where darned near anything can happen! You're guess is as good as mine! A soppy, sentimental self-contained issue celebrating the holiday. Fun for the whole family. A great jumping-on place for new readers.
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Savage Dragon #108

2003

"The Flying Shoes Incident" plus our usual assortment of action, romance, laffs and wacky hijinks. Savage Dragon! Smasher! Angel! Mister Glum! The Liberty League! Plus a special surprise mystery villain! A nice self-contained-issue and a great jumping on place for new readers.
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Savage Dragon #109

2003

Danger in Dimension-X!! Menaced by a creature that was hauled out of the Void, the Dragons family is in peril! Will they be able to thwart this new menace and save the day? All bets are off! Plus it begins here! A NEW Mighty Man feature that will run IN ADDITION to a full length Savage Dragon tale! Written and inked by Erik Larsen and pencilled by sensational newcomer Mark Englert. Mighty Man is sure to be a big hit with young and old alike!
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Savage Dragon #111

2003

Things haven't been going the way Mako, the man-shark, would have liked. Back in civilization, he found that the super-heroine Dart was not as receptive to his charms as she was when she was stranded on a small, uncharted island in the Coral Sea with him. So, his logic being what it is, he's abducted his unwilling sweetheart and returned with her to this island paradise. Naturally, Dart's friends and allies are more than a bit concerned about her well being-especially, the ever Savage Dragon! Plus a NEW Mighty Man feature IN ADDITION to a full length Savage Dragon feature by Erik Larsen and Mark Englert.
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Savage Dragon #129

2006

Having suffered the most unexpected loss of all, Savage Dragon must do all he can just to stay alive. And if that wasn't enough, he must also face the looming threat of a deadly new foe!
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Savage Dragon #130

2006

Solar Man wants to control the world. Universo wants to eat it. And Dragon is caught in the middle.
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Savage Dragon #133

2007

A desperate search leads Dragon to a sinful city fraught with peril. Big guns. Big action. Deadly consequences. Not for the squeamish.
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Savage Dragon #135

2008

The Savage Dragon's quest to find his wife leads him to Seattle, where he meets Prism and the Centurions. Dragon's tour of the Image Universe continues.
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Savage Dragon #136

2008

The Savage Dragon faces Seattle's greatest hero as an ancient evil bent on world conquest takes possession of Prism's body. Meanwhile, She-Dragon faces the menace of Uglies Unlimited.
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Savage Dragon #138

2008

From the pages of GODLAND comes Adam Archer! Savage Dragon travels to New York and all-out action is the end result.
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Savage Dragon #145

2009

Savage Dragon goes back to his roots! Nearly 12 years after walking off the job as a law enforcement officer Savage Dragon rejoins the Chicago Police Department. It's a great jumping on point for new readers and old, and it helps pave the way for IMAGE UNITED. The Vicious Circle is reborn and Captain Frank Darling turns to the one man he knows can get the job The Dragon!
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Savage Dragon #148

2009

There's a new vigilante in The Dynamic Daredevil! This recently resurrected hero from comics' Golden Age has made Chicago his new home and it pits him against Chicago's fin-headed finest! A mysterious assassin from Dragon's past is introduced as Dragon's battle against the notorious Vicious Circle heats up.
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Savage Dragon #149

2009

Dart.
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Savage Dragon #159

2010

Just when you thought things were as crazy and desperate and messed up they can get - they get worse. Savage Dragon has crossed the line and things will never be the same again.
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Savage Dragon #165

2010

When Savage Dragon turns bad, it's up to America's Fighting Force to put him in his place! SuperPatriot and the new Special Operations Strikeforce! While Malcolm and Angel cope with being the children of the World's Most Wanted man, their fiendish father does what he does killing everything in his path! All this and Flying Colors' own Captain Four-Color! The countdown to the end of the world continues! Featuring a TWISTED SAVAGE DRAGON FUNNIES backup story starring Vicious Circle Therapy Group by Chris Sinderson!
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Savage Dragon #166

2010

Savage Dragon has reverted to Emperor Kurr and he's taking steps to take over the world. Now, opposing forces gather for the final push to thwart his evil plans but Kurr has a few surprises of his own in store. The heat is on as Savage Dragon's kids lead the charge and the denizens of Dimension-X are unleashed on Earth! It's all out monster mayhem! But that's just the start! This is all building to the most unexpected finale in the history of comics! The countdown to the end of the world continues!
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Savage Dragon #167

2010

The pieces fall into place and Emperor Kurr's master plan is revealed at last! The world is on the brink of annihilation and Savage Dragon has his finger on the button! The events in this issue are so unexpected-so shocking-that we can't show you the cover to this issue without spoiling the surprise! It's unlike anything you've ever read or imagined! This is all building to the most explosive finale in the history of comics! Prepare to have your senses shattered and your mind blown! This is the big one! The countdown to the end of the world ends here! Comes with our highest possible recommendation!
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Savage Dragon #168

2011

Emperor Kurr vs. Virus in the battle to end all Whoever wins - we lose! Emperor Kurr's master plan is executed at last! Death! Destruction! It's a cataclysmic conclusion of biblical proportions - Old Testament - real wrath of God type stuff! The world goes through its death throes as the whole damned human races comes to a screeching halt! It's unlike anything you've ever read or imagined! It's the most mind-blowing finale in the history of comics! This is the big one! It's the end of the world as we know it!
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Savage Dragon #169

2011

His world has been destroyed. Malcolm Dragon must cope with the greatest personal loss he's faced in his life. Things will never be the same. It's a new beginning for the SAVAGE DRAGON title as 14-year-old Malcolm Dragon at last takes center stage.
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Savage Dragon #171

2011

Story ERIK LARSEN, art & cover ERIK LARSEN WARREN TERROR Malcolm Dragon's life is in a shambles - things have gone from crazy to insane, and life couldn't look much more bleak. Or so he thought. Warren Terror.
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Savage Dragon #174

2011

DANGER FROM DIMENSION-X The mutated remains of Rex Dexter lead the Absorbanoids on a raid of the planet Earth! It's Malcolm and Angel Dragon's greatest challenge yet!
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2011

OVERLORD TRIUMPHANT It's Malcolm Dragon vs. his father's greatest foe! But what chance does a high school freshman have against Chicago's notorious crime boss? And if that isn't enough - an alien invasion is on its way! And Angel Dragon has problems of her own!
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Savage Dragon #180

2012

'ALIEN INVASION,' the finale! The war comes to its epic conclusion! Death! Destruction! Genocide! Earth's greatest heroes faces their biggest challenge ever - and the fallout is anything but pretty. Will there be anything left worth living for? The answer will leave you breathless.
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Savage Dragon #183

2012

SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! The final showdown between Overlord and Savage Dragon! This is the big one! It's all been leading up to this! Secrets revealed—blood spilled—butts kicked! Comes with our highest possible recommendation!
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Savage Dragon #184

2013

When he was Emperor Kurr, Savage Dragon came close to destroying the world. Now his past deeds come back to haunt him as the Savage Dragon is brought up on charges. This is the one battle he may not win. Savage Dragon is on trial and things may never be the same! Comes with our highest possible recommendation!
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Savage Dragon #188

2013

The Claw returns! the legendary villain from the Golden Age of comics strikes again! Malcolm Dragon joins forces with the Claw's most hated enemy—the Golden Age Daredevil in an effort to stop the notorious menace! Plus, we continue to look into the lives of the sons and daughters of Chicago's Vicious Circle. It's a tantalizing glimpse at the crime family they were born to inherit and the forces who oppose them.
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2013

(W/A/CA) Erik Larsen The countdown to the biggest and most significant change for SAVAGE DRAGON continues as Dragon faces Mako in jail for their most brutal battle ever! Cover price $3.99.
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2013

JAILBREAK! As hundreds of inmates riot in an effort to escape from Stronghold Penitentiary, Dragon faces the deadly Dread Knight! The countdown to the biggest and most significant change for SAVAGE DRAGON ever continues!
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Savage Dragon #193

2014

A NEW BEGINNING! It's the ultimate jumping on point for new readers and a bold new beginning as Malcolm Dragon takes over the title role from his famous father. Malcolm Dragon is not your typical teenager. He lives in an apartment by himself in downtown Chicago, he's a junior who's just transferred to a new high school, and he's trying his best to fill the shoes of his father, the Savage Dragon, fighting the forces of evil in the Windy City! New dangers! New adventures! Get in on the ground level of a whole new SAVAGE DRAGON!
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Savage Dragon #194

2014

SAVAGE DRAGON: THE NEXT GENERATION! Malcolm Dragon has big shoes to fill. His father saved the world on a few occasions and kept Chicago's notorious criminal organization the Vicious Circle at bay for decades—can the younger Dragon hope to live up to the legacy of his famous father? Not if the new nemesis Torment has anything to say about it! With a benevolent voice in one ear and a sadistic one in the other, he may just be the most conflicted killer of them all, and Malcolm Dragon is the only one standing in the path of this fearsome new foe!
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Savage Dragon #195

2014

It's hard enough being a 17-year-old kid, but when you're juggling schoolwork, dating and a deadly menace hellbent on leveling the city of Chicago? Well, you've just entered the world of the all-new, all-different Savage Dragon! Malcolm Dragon is on the run and his girlfriend Maxine Lai is caught in the crossfire!
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Savage Dragon #196

2014

SAVAGE DRAGON: THE NEXT GENERATION! Strange things are going on in Chicago's notorious Danger Zone. The poor and downtrodden are being mysteriously transformed into hideous freaks and Malcolm Dragon is being thrown into a situation beyond what he's used to as he faces a horde of desperate killers with power to spare. Malcolm's struggle to measure up to his famous father intensifies as he plunges into a new, dangerous adventure. The bold new direction continues!
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Savage Dragon #197

2014

Malcolm Dragon is transformed into a hideous freak as he faces his greatest menace yet—a deadly virus that turns average people into mindless monsters! Get ready for a whole new Savage Dragon!
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Savage Dragon #198

2014

Malcolm Dragon faces the Uncanny Ant-Menaces! The Ant Queen and her deadly Ant Men invade the surface world and one man stands in their way! A deadly new threat for the son of the Savage Dragon!
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Savage Dragon #199

2014

COUNTDOWN TO ISSUE #200 REACHES ITS PENULTIMATE ISSUE! Malcolm Dragon tackles the deadly Demonoids! It's an allout underworld war as the Lava Lords, Ant-Menaces, and Demonoids battle it out for world domination-and whoever wins-we lose!! The surface world is on fire and the son of the Savage Dragon is in over his head!
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Savage Dragon #200

2014

Savage Dragon is out of prison and the Vicious Circle is gunning for him. Malcolm Dragon and his stepsister Angel join forces to keep their father alive against an all-out assault in this movie-length epic. Back up stories include an Angel and Mr. Glum story drawn by Batman alum CHRIS BURNHAM, Malcolm and Savage Dragon in WWII by legendary Incredible Hulk artist HERB TRIMPE, Special Agents Strikeforce by NIKOS KOUTSIS, Vanguard by GARY CARLSON and FRANK FOSCO and Malcolm Dragon by TRAVIS SENGAUS.
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Savage Dragon #203

2015

Malcolm Dragon faces the explosive power of Neutron Bob! And the Deadly Duo are sure to make matters worse! It's all-out action and hilarious hijinks as Malcolm faces one of his father's most fearsome foes!
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Savage Dragon #204

2015

Malcolm Dragon vs. Angel Dragon? It comes to this—as Malcolm and Angel have it out in what may be our strangest issue yet.
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Savage Dragon #206

2015

Graduating Clash! When you're the son of the Savage Dragon, anything you do is a major media event! So when Malcolm Dragon graduates from high school, it's all-out mayhem! It's the event of the century and you're invited!
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Savage Dragon #208

2015

In Final Battle.
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Savage Dragon #209

2015

Malcolm Dragon gets married. His new life begins here.
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Savage Dragon #210

2015

Trouble in paradise. Malcolm and Maxine on their honeymoon in hell.
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Savage Dragon #211

2016

Malcolm Dragon fulfills his destiny and joins the Chicago Police Force. ERIK LARSEN brings it!
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Savage Dragon #212

2016

Malcolm Dragon on the force facing his greatest challenge yet.
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Savage Dragon #213

2016

Malcolm Dragon's wife gives birth! And Savage Dragon becomes a grandfather as this multi-generational superhero book set in real time takes its next big step!
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Savage Dragon #214

2016

The Tantrum entity finds a new host and Officer Dragon is in for the fight of his life.
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Savage Dragon #215

2016

The deadly Dart, head of the notorious Vicious Circle, wants young recruits—so she's raiding the nursery and going after the most powerful recruits possible: Dragon babies!
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Savage Dragon #216

2016

Malcolm Dragon enters the underworld and encounters the enigmatic Ant. Can Spawn be far behind? A shocker!
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Savage Dragon #217

2016

The SPAWN/SAVAGE DRAGON crossover conclusion!
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Savage Dragon #218

2016

SELF-CONTAINED ISSUE Malcolm and Maxine have a madcap adventure fraught with a day in the life of Savage Dragon.
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Savage Dragon #219

2017

“MISTER GLUM ON TRIAL” The diabolical Mr. Glum goes on trial for crimes against humanity.
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Savage Dragon #220

2000

While Malcolm Dragon copes with a world- conquering menace inexplicably pardoned and set free, Angel Murphy fi nds herself back in Dimension-X facing her greatest foe.
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Savage Dragon #221

2017

Malcolm Dragon is tasked with closing down Bellco labs’ Freak Factory.
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Savage Dragon #222

2017

“INFERNO” Malcolm Dragon faces the fury of the Fire-Lords.
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Savage Dragon #223

2017

“THE MERGING OF MULTIPLE EARTHS,” Part One Mr. Glum devises a plot to merge the multi-verse and restore the love Angel Murphy had for him. Malcolm Dragon fights to save his reality and the lives of everybody on Earth. It’s an awe-inspiring, world-shattering, cosmic event told in three chapters.
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Savage Dragon #224

2017

“THE MERGING OF MULTIPLE EARTHS,” Part Two Mr. Glum’s devious plot to merge the multi-verse unfolds in its demented glory. Savage Dragon joins his son Malcolm Dragon in an effort to save Angel Murphy and the very earth itself! Darklord. The awe-inspiring, world-shattering, cosmic event reaches it penultimate chapter and concludes in next issue’s giant-sized 25th anniversary special.
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Savage Dragon #225

2017

“THE MERGING OF MULTIPLE EARTHS,” Giant-sized 25th anniversary special! Savage Dragon is restored to his former glory as he bulks up to take on Darklord in a final battle! Mr. Glum’s devious plot to merge the multi-verse comes to its cataclysmic conclusion! Savage Dragon and Malcolm Dragon join forces to save Angel Murphy and the very earth itself!
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Savage Dragon #226

2017

SELF-CONTAINED “TRUMPED" When a tyrannical madman assumes command of the United States, aliens are deemed a threat to national security and targeted for elimination—and that includes Malcolm Dragon and his family! With a country turned against him, Malcolm Dragon fights as he’s never fought before!
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Savage Dragon #227

2017

“OH! CANADA!” Part One With America's hostile anti-alien fervor, Malcolm Dragon is forced to relocate his family to the Great White North. Toronto welcomes a new champion, and Malcolm Dragon settles in at his new home.
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Savage Dragon #228

2017

“OH! CANADA!” Part Two Relocated to the Great White North, Dragon faces a number of new a new job, a new home, a new life, and the return of the enigmatic villain, the Seeker. At long last—all of his secrets are revealed! This one comes with our highest possible recommendation!
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Savage Dragon #229

2017

“EXILED” Malcolm Dragon and his family must come to grips with the reality that they may never go home again. A new home. A new life. 2017 Inkwell Award-winner Erik Larsen delivers another smash issue of SAVAGE DRAGON!
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Savage Dragon #230

2017

“CHRISTMAS STALKING" American Nazis track Malcolm Dragon and his family to the Great White North.
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Savage Dragon #231

2018

“THE SAVAGE SEX DOLLS” Made for love. Programmed to kill. Malcolm Dragon faces the menace of the Savage Sex Dolls.
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Savage Dragon #232

2018

“TERROR IN TORONTO!” the Wraith! He can walk through walls! Nothing can hold him! Nothing can stop him! And only one man dares to Malcolm Dragon!
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Savage Dragon #233

2018

“CHASING THE DRAGONS” The reality show starring Malcolm Dragon's ever-growing family debuts, and impending doom is just around the corner! Another outstanding achievement from award-winning writer/artist ERIK LARSEN.
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Savage Dragon #234

2018

“GHOSTS FROM THE PAST”Malcolm Dragon heads into Dimension-X on a rescue mission to save Angel Murphy, and he comes face to face with an evil alternate-reality version of his own Rapture! Another outstanding achievement from award-winning writer/artist ERIK LARSEN!
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Savage Dragon #235

2018

“NOTHING BEATS BUFFALO STU!" Malcolm Dragon comes face to face with an all-new the unstoppable Buffalo Stu!
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Savage Dragon #236

2018

“KIDS’ NIGHT OUT!" In their first-ever adventure, Malcolm Dragon’s kids chase down a deadly threat on their own. But the menace they face is no ordinary foe—it’s the latest addition to the Dragon family, unleashed against an unsuspecting populace.
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Savage Dragon #237

2018

“BEWARE THE SCOURGE” Enter the sinister leader of Toronto’s the deadly Scourge! Malcolm Dragon faces his biggest challenge to date and the world he knows hangs in the balance.
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Savage Dragon #238

2018

“BLOOD HUNTERS” When word gets out about the healing properties of Malcolm Dragon’s blood, the world comes knocking at his door looking for a cure. Every person with a catastrophic disease, every desperate family member, every doctor hoping to bring back salvation descends on Toronto seeking Dragon’s blood. But though the demand is great, its source is finite—and the effects of this “cure” are often horrific!
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Savage Dragon #239

2018

“THE DEADLY DEMONOIDS,” Part One (of Two) The deadly Demonoids resurface in Toronto, and Malcolm Dragon recruits Freak Force, the Dynamic Daredevil, and Battle Girl to face off against their hideous hordes! Mighty Man! SuperPatriot! Dart! Barbaric! Lightning Girl! And more Demons than you can imagine! Comes with our highest possible recommendation!
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Savage Dragon #240

2018

"THE DEADLY DEMONOIDS," Part Two (of Two) The battle for Toronto! Malcolm Dragon, Freak Force, the Dynamic Daredevil, and Battle Girl face off against the hideous hordes of the deadly Demonoids.
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Savage Dragon #241

2019

“THE CAPTAIN’S NAME IS... TOOTSIE!” From the Golden Age of comics comes the preeminent product Captain Tootsie! The good Captain has taken on a new role—that of a government operative sent to Toronto to capture and retrieve Malcolm Dragon… but the son of Savage Dragon has other plans.
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Savage Dragon #242

2019

"ANT!" Hannah Washington returns! Ant chases a master criminal to Toronto, where she recruits Malcolm Dragon to help her battle their common foe. But this new menace has a secret that could shatter both of their lives!
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Savage Dragon #243

2019

Amy Dragon’s first solo adventure—comes with our highest possible recommendation!
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Savage Dragon #244

2019

As his life falls apart and his world comes crashing down around him, Malcolm Dragon faces the pulse-pounding power of the fighting fowl called Powerhouse!
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Savage Dragon #245

2019

“THE CHAINED MAN” This stand-alone issue introduces a new menace to Malcolm Dragon and the city of Toronto. A relic from the dim past is unearthed and the Chained Man is unleashed!
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Savage Dragon #246

2019

“RETURN OF THE SCOURGE!” Malcolm Dragon’s deadliest foe returns, more powerful than ever! Another outstanding achievement from award-winning writer/artist ERIK LARSEN.
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Savage Dragon #247

2019

“THE DEADLY DEMON KING” The buildup to SAVAGE DRAGON #250 begins here! Introducing the maddening menace of the deadly Demon King—a great jumping-on point for new readers!
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Savage Dragon #248

2020

“THE GATHERING STORM” The countdown to SAVAGE DRAGON #250 continues! Malcolm Dragon’s greatest foes assemble in an attempt to eliminate him once and for all! A great jumping-on point for new readers from award-winning writer/artist ERIK LARSEN.
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Savage Dragon #249

2020

“THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM” The countdown to SAVAGE DRAGON #250 continues as, unbeknownst to Malcolm Dragon, his greatest foes have gathered in an effort to eliminate him once and for all and take over the city of Toronto! A great jumping-on point for new readers from award-winning writer/artist ERIK LARSEN.
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Savage Dragon #250

2020

ERIK LARSEN’S SAVAGE DRAGON HITS ISSUE 250! For 28 years, ERIK LARSEN has chronicled the lives and times of the Dragon and his extended family in one of comics’ only series set in real time. This monumental oversized milestone issue is a sweeping culmination that sets the stage for the next phase of comics’ most uncompromising series with its most shocking story yet! Forces have conspired against Malcolm Dragon and his family—but is this a turning point or…THE END?! Find out as SAVAGE DRAGON becomes the second original Image title to reach its 250th issue and begins the countdown to #300!
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Savage Dragon #251

2020

"CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE" Following the cataclysmic conclusion of SAVAGE DRAGON #250, Malcolm Dragon has to put the pieces of his shattered life back together. A standalone issue that sets the stage for what's to come, from award-winning writer/artist ERIK LARSEN. A great jumping-on point for new readers!
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Savage Dragon #252

2020

“SUNDAY FUNNIES” Another wildly experimental issue wherein each double-page spread is told in the style of a classic newspaper comic strip—from a Peanuts parody to a Dick Tracy send-up, from a Doonesbury lampoon to a Blondie satire, this issue is sure to amaze and inspire.
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Savage Dragon #253

2020

"THE VICIOUS CIRCLE REBORN" The notorious criminal organization known as the Vicious Circle has left Chicago and found a new home—in Toronto, Ontario, and their only obstacle is Malcolm Dragon, son of the Savage Dragon. But Malcolm Dragon was already in over his head before their arrival. How can he possibly hope to survive? Comes with our highest possible recommendation.
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Savage Dragon #254

2020

“THE VICIOUS CIRCLE TRIUMPHANT” Malcolm Dragon is overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the newly assembled and fully operational Vicious Circle, and a dark cloud falls over the city of Toronto. Meanwhile, Paul Dragon tries to put together the pieces of his shattered past. Comes with our highest possible recommendation.
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Savage Dragon #255

2020

“THE EMPTY GRAVE” Paul Dragon travels to Dimension-X to visit the grave of his departed wife, but he gets more than he bargained for.
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Savage Dragon #256

2021

“WAKE THE DEAD” Bellco Chemicals has been working in secret to raise the dead. But things don’t always go as planned, as their most successful test subject breaks free from his confinement and heads north in search of his killer.
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Savage Dragon #257

2021

“THE DRAGON AND THE THUNDER GOD!” The Norse Thunder God Thor returns to exact revenge on Savage Dragon and his unholy offspring.
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Savage Dragon, Vol.13

Desperate Times

2021

Savage Dragon Volume 13: Desperate Times – cancelled (would have collected #64–69)
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Savage Dragon, Vol. 5

Revenge

1999

(W/A) Erik Larsen From one of the most respected creative talents in comics comes one of the most talked about series in the comic book medium. The Savage Dragon must face his biggest challenges ever! See the Dragon face off against the Dragon-Slayer and gape in wonder as he faces the Fiend who has resurrected the dead to battle our hero! All this, plus the second awe-inspiring battle between the Dragon and OverLord! Savage Dragon #17-21 are collected for the first time in this handsome volume. Amazing art! A gripping tale of outrageous characters in extraordinary circumstances from Wolverine, Aquaman and Nova writer, Erik Larsen.
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Fire Power by Kirkman & Samnee, Vol. 2

Home Fire

2021

ALL-NEW series created by Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, OBLIVION SONG) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil, Black Widow)! The one who wields the fire power is destined to save the world, but Owen Johnson has turned his back on that life. He doesn't want the power, he never did. He only wants to raise his family and live his life, but unseen forces are at work to make that impossible. Danger lurks around every corner as Owen's past comes back to haunt him. Collects FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #1-6.

Authors

Keith Giffen
Keith Giffen
Author · 163 books

Keith Ian Giffen was an American comic book illustrator and writer. He is possibly best-known for his long runs illustrating, and later writing the Legion of Super-Heroes title in the 1980s and 1990s. He also created the alien mercenary character Lobo (with Roger Slifer), and the irreverent "want-to-be" hero, Ambush Bug. Giffen is known for having an unorthodox writing style, often using characters in ways not seen before. His dialogue is usually characterized by a biting wit that is seen as much less zany than dialogue provided by longtime collaborators DeMatteis and Robert Loren Fleming. That approach has brought him both criticism and admiration, as perhaps best illustrated by the mixed (although commercially successful) response to his work in DC Comics' Justice League International (1987-1992). He also plotted and was breakdown artist for an Aquaman limited series and one-shot special in 1989 with writer Robert Loren Fleming and artist Curt Swan for DC Comics. Giffen's first published work was "The Sword and The Star", a black-and-white series featured in Marvel Preview, with writer Bill Mantlo. He has worked on titles (owned by several different companies) including Woodgod, All Star Comics, Doctor Fate, Drax the Destroyer, Heckler, Nick Fury's Howling Commandos, Reign of the Zodiac, Suicide Squad, Trencher (to be re-released in a collected edition by Boom! Studios)., T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and Vext. He was also responsible for the English adaptation of the Battle Royale and Ikki Tousen manga, as well as creating "I Luv Halloween" for Tokyopop. He also worked for Dark Horse from 1994-95 on their Comics Greatest World/Dark Horse Heroes line, as the writer of two short lived series, Division 13 and co-author, with Lovern Kindzierski, of Agents of Law. For Valiant Comics, Giffen wrote XO-Manowar, Magnus, Robot Fighter, Punx and the final issue of Solar, Man of the Atom. He took a break from the comic industry for several years, working on storyboards for television and film, including shows such as The Real Ghostbusters and Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy. He is also the lead writer for Marvel Comics' Annihilation event, having written the one-shot prologue, the lead-in stories in Thanos and Drax, the Silver Surfer as well as the main six issues mini-series. He also wrote the Star-Lord mini-series for the follow-up story Annihilation: Conquest. He currently writes Doom Patrol for DC, and is also completing an abandoned Grant Morrison plot in The Authority: the Lost Year for Wildstorm.

Brandon Choi
Brandon Choi
Author · 3 books
Brandon Choi is an American comic book writer who wrote several titles for Wildstorm Comics with his friend Jim Lee.
Gary Carlson
Gary Carlson
Author · 3 books
Gary S. Carlson is an American comic book writer, editor and publisher, known for his work on his creator-owned comics, such as the 1980s anthology Megaton and Big Bang Comics. He has also worked on books for Image Comics, such as Vanguard, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Supreme, and on titles for DC Comics and Marvel Comics, such as Aquaman and Nova, respectively.
Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman
Author · 455 books

Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher. Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take. In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.

Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek
Author · 143 books

Kurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers. Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics. During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983). Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City. In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series. In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years. In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel. Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series. Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,

Erik Larsen
Erik Larsen
Author · 171 books

As a child growing up in Bellingham, Washington and Albion, California, Erik Larsen created seveal comic books featuring versions of a character named 'Dragon.' He eventually published a fanzine, which led to his doing professional work on a comic book called Megaton for creator Gary Carlson. It was here that he introduced the Dragon, a super powered superhero, to the comic-reading masses. After a multitude of mailings, showing his work, Erik became aquainted with Jim Shooter, who was, at that point, Marvel's Editor-in-Chief. Erik eventually met Jim at a convention in Chicago and Jim was impressed enough with Erik's work that he consented to co-plot a story with him on the spot. That story was a battle between Marvel Comics characters Hulk & Thor. Although it wasn't actually published until years later, it did impress a variety of Editors enough to get Larsen some more high-profile work in the funnybook field. Erik jumped around various books in this part of his career. He did an Amazing Spider-Man fill-in story at Marvel, a few issues of DNAgents for Eclipse, and he eventually took over the art chores on DC's Doom Patrol. Soon afterwards, he left DC and moved on to the Punisher for Marvel. Five issues of that book was about as much pain as that poor Minnesota boy could stand. Erik wanted to write and when a Nova serial was given the thumbs up to run in Marvel Comics Presents with Erik as the writer/artist, he gladly left the Punisher. But it was not to be! The powers that be had other plans for Nova and Erik's yarn didn't fit in with the impending New Warriors series. Editor Terry Kavanaugh gave Larsen an Excalibur serial to draw for Marvel Comics Presents while the poor bastard waited for his big break. When ever-popular artist Todd McFarlane left his artistic duties on Amazing Spider-Man, Larsen was chosen to be his successor. That run was astoundingly well-recieved, and included popular stories like 'The Return of the Sinister Six', 'The Cosmic Spider-Man', and 'The Powerless Spider-Man'. Although he was comfortable with his position as Amazing Spider-Man penciller, he was frustrated drawing other people's stories. Larsen found that his ravenous desire to write had only gotten stronger. He left Amazing Spider-Man, quite pooped. By this time, the New Warriors was going full tilt and Erik tossed together a proposal for a Nova ongoing series. While he waited for it to get the nod, Todd McFarlane left the new Spider-Man title that he had launched. Erik was called upon once again picked up the torch - and he ran with it. Larsen created a memorable albeit brief run on that title, despite a traumatic event in his personal life - his house burned to the ground, destroying all of his childhood drawings and comic books. After this period, creator Rob Liefeld invited Larsen to help found a new comic book imprint called 'Image' at Malibu comics, alongside notorious creators Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. Erik's flagship comic book at Image (which soon left Malibu and became the third lagest comic book publisher in the United States) was an updated version of his childhood creation — 'The Savage Dragon.' Larsen has been succeeding with his ideas ever since, through his creations Freak Force, Star, SuperPatriot and the Deadly Duo as well as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which he helped revitalize and bring to Image. As of 2004, Erik Larsen became the Publisher of Image Comics and shows no sign of slowing down.

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