What could be more dangerous than a Grendel? How about a Grendel that's gained the powers of his worst enemy -- a vampire -- and feeds on warm, living, human blood? Matt (Mage) Wagner's classic creation returns in the long-awaited three-part miniseries, Grendel Tales: The Devil's Apprentice, featuring covers by Matt Wagner himself!

This all-new Grendel Tales series takes place in the "Old West" of the future, where Grendels live in warrior clans and vampires prowl the night in packs! When vampires attack a Grendel clan, a pregnant Grendel is bitten -- and the vampiric curse is passed from father to baby son! Will the child grow up to stop his vampiric father -- or join him and destroy the clan?

Steve (Hawkman) Lieber's cinematic drawing style and Jeffrey Lang's classic storytelling combine to weave a tale of dark suspense. The art is masterfully colored by comics veteran Bernie Mireault to create the ultimate Grendel Tale!

Matt Wagner commented, "Grendel has always been something of a genre-hopping concept. Thus I was thrilled to read Jeff and Steve's foray into the Grendel world's version of the Old West. Reach for the sky, pardner!"

"All of Matt Wagner's creations have a real power and resonance -- an excitement found in only the very best of comics. Jeff and Steve build on that excitement and add a flair all their very own," added Grendel Tales editor Diana Schutz.

Grendel Tales: The Devil's Apprentice ships monthly beginning September 12, and retails for $2.95 per issue.