Matt Wagner Signed Grendel Devil by the Deed Master Edt Original Splash Page Art For Sale

This stunning original splash page comes from Grendel: Devil by the Deed, the definitive graphic novel by Matt Wagner. Rendered and signed by Wagner himself, the page prominently features Grendel, capturing the sleek menace, elegance, and controlled violence that define the character. As a splash page, it stands as a bold, cinematic statement—an arresting example of Wagner’s mastery of composition, atmosphere, and graphic storytelling. Please note- this is an actual, original piece of art illustrated by hand by Wagner. It is not a copy, print or pre-printed image. It is a one-of-a-kind original! Please note- the published page as it appears in the comic as well as the cover itself are shown for reference only. They are not included in the listing. The listing is for the original artwork only.

Matt Wagner is one of the most influential creator-owned voices in modern comics. Best known for Grendel and Mage, Wagner is celebrated for his distinctive fusion of noir, mythology, and literary sophistication. His work as both writer and artist helped elevate independent comics to new artistic heights beginning in the 1980s, and his creator-owned ethos has inspired generations of storytellers.

Grendel is a cornerstone of independent comics history. Debuting in the early 1980s, the character helped redefine what creator-owned comics could be—intellectually ambitious, morally complex, and visually iconic. Spanning multiple incarnations, timelines, and genres over more than four decades, Grendel remains one of the longest-running and most respected creator-owned sagas in the medium, proving the enduring power and flexibility of independent storytelling.

This signed splash page is not only a striking piece of original art, but a landmark artifact from one of independent comics’ most important and enduring series.

Excepting pack-pulled autograph trading cards, CGC Signature Series, signed Sideshow prints, and like collectibles, all autographed items Vault Collectibles sells were personally witnessed, by myself, being signed by the writer, artist, or celebrity in question. No third party is involved. Further, art sketches - and most published original art I sell - were obtained directly from the artist themselves.

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