{"title":"Matt Wagner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Wagner\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that blend myth, horror, and dark fantasy with intricate storytelling. Fans of his work will find richly illustrated worlds where classic legends meet fresh, compelling narratives, as seen in titles like \u003cem\u003eDracula Book 2: The Brides\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGrendel: Devil by the Deed - Master's Edition\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWagner’s stories often explore complex characters caught between light and shadow, weaving atmospheres of suspense and moral depth. His graphic novels appeal to readers who appreciate artful, mature tales that push the boundaries of traditional comics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dracula-book-2-the-brides-by-matt-wagner-9781506750620","title":"Dracula Book 2: The Brides","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the wives of the infamous vampire, the horrors begin long before Dracula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the massive success of Book 1 - The Impaler, Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones continue their story between the lines of \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e in this second graphic novel volume!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most eerie and memorable parts of the Dracula legend is the presence of his vampiric Brides,\" says writer Matt Wagner. \"In both the novel and the litany of screen adaptations, the appearance of these beautiful and seductive sirens is always an indelible part of the narrative. And, of course, this presents us with yet another dark and beguiling story to be told. Who were these women before they became part of Dracula's sinister harem? How and why did he come to claim them as his undead paramours? And what role do they ultimately play in his ongoing saga?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 120-page volume dives deeper into the story of Dracula's brides and the lives and horrors they faced before they married the ultimate evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424064782572,"sku":"9781506750620","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781506750620.jpg?v=1774769270"},{"product_id":"grendel-devil-by-the-deed-masters-edition-by-matt-wagner-9781506737256","title":"Grendel: Devil by the Deed - Master's Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt Wagner returns to the seminal \u003cem\u003eDevil by the Deed\u003c\/em\u003e Hunter Rose story that started the epic, centuries-spanning Grendel saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this all-new reimagining of \u003cem\u003eDevil by the Deed\u003c\/em\u003e, Wagner brings his decades of experience and artistry back to the famous narrative that first began his lengthy and illustrious career as a comic-book author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original tale of the dashing and diabolical Hunter Rose was deceptively brief, considering its cultural impact. Over the years, Wagner has expanded on the story of Hunter Rose and now he weaves the most dramatic of those elements into a brand-new graphic novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrendel: Devil by the Deed - Master's Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is Matt Wagner at the height of his artistic and storytelling prowess, featuring 120 all-new story pages that will dazzle first-time and longtime readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596505202924,"sku":"9781506737256","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781506737256-grendel-devil-by-the-deed-master-s-edition.jpg?v=1777928655"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matt-wagner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}