Savage Dragon

Image Comics. All written and drawn by Erik Larsen unless otherwise noted..

Archives
Savage Dragon Archives 1 (3-issue mini, 1-21; B&W). [From Image Comics: The earliest adventures of fandom's favorite fin-head are collected for the first time in one volume as Savage Dragon defends Chicago from Overlord and the Vicious Circle! Considered by many to be the definitive Savage Dragon saga, this is the complete Overlord epic from start to finish, culminating in a battle that only end one way! Guest-starring WildC.A.T.s and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.]
Savage Dragon Archives 2 (22-50; B&W). [From Image Comics: This volume kicks off with an all-out gang war in the streets of Chicago and builds to the destruction of the planet Earth itself! Dragon goes from cop to corpse and to hell and back. Featuring the birth of Dragon's son. The death and rebirth of Darklord and Dragon's ascension to the head of Special Operations Strikeforce. Guest-starring Spawn, Hellboy, the Maxx, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and God.]
Savage Dragon Archives 3 (51-75; B&W). [From Image Comics: Savage Dragon was dead, to begin with and by the end of this earth-shattering epic the world he knew was dead as well. Featuring the resurrection of the Savage Dragon, the return of OverLord, the resurgence of the Vicious Circle and the revenge of Darklord. All this and Dragon gets married, gets widowed and gets small. It's 25 action-packed issues of fandom's favorite fin-head! A thrill on every page!]
Series
1 Baptism of Fire (The Dragon 2, 5; Image Comics 0; Savage Dragon mini 1-3; Savage Dragon vs. the Savage Megaton Man one-shot). [Collects only the first story from The Dragon 5, only the Dragon story from Image Comics 0, and only pp. 2-4 from Savage Dragon vs. the Savage Megaton Man. Collects all the new material from The Dragon 2, 5, and the original Savage Dragon TPB.—JY From Image Comics: Chicago. A criminal mastermind called OverLord held the city in his terrifying grip. Ordinary cops were losing the battle against OverLord and his super-freaks. Then a miracle happened. When he was found, he had no memory of his past. Lieutenant Frank Darling helped him find an identity and a life. Now they have a fighting chance... now they have... The Dragon.]
2 A Force to be Reckoned With (Ongoing 1-6). [Collects only the first stories from issues #2-5. Comes poly-bagged with a one-shot titled "Back-Up Stories" that collects the second stories from issues 2-5. The third story from issue 2 is not collected. Contains 9 new story pages.—JY From Image Comics: This book reprints The Savage Dragon #s 1-6, but with some pages in a rearranged order. New pages are included, featuring scenes where The Dragon first meets Rapture, where he battles WildStar, and where Debbie Harris' mother is brought to the Police Department for questioning. It also includes numerous pages and notes from Erik Larsen's personal sketchbook. The TPB also comes with a comic book called "Back-Up Stories," which reprints the backup stories that were featured in various issues of #1-#6, and features an all-new cover by Jeff Matsuda!! Stories include "Star" by Rob Haynes & Tony Harris, two "Mighty Man" stories, one by Victor Bridges & Terry Austin and one by David Williams & Karl Kesel, and "Rapture & Ricochet" by Adam Hughes & Karl Kesel. ]
3 The Fallen (7-11). [Contains 2 new story pages.—JY From Image Comics: The Dragon's awe-inspiring battle with OverLord leaves him a broken man. With a missing arm and a hole in his tummy the size of a small dog, the Savage Dragon must face his biggest challenge ever! A gripping tale of outrageous characters in extraordinary circumstances.]
4 Possessed (12-16, plus WildCATs 14). [Collects the second version of Savage Dragon 13—by Erik Larsen, not Jim Lee. Only contains pp. 1-19 and sections of pp. 20-21 of WildCATs 14. Contains 7 new story pages.—JY From Image Comics: The Dragon goes berserk as the villainous Horde controls his mind and forces him to go on a rampage! Savage Dragon #12-16 (and most of WildC.A.T.s #14) is collected for the first time in this handsome volume. Superbly crafted tales with amazing art!]
5 Revenge (17-21). [Collects material from both versions of issue 17, and contains 1 new story page.—JY From Image Comics: 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.]
6 Gang War (22-26). [Collects only the first story from issue #25. Contains 2 new story pages.—JY]
7 A Talk With God (27-33). [From Image Comics: Reprinting the one of the most controversial comics ever... plus a few of the runners up! Starting with Rapture's proposal to Dragon and ending with the birth of their illegitimate love child-this one has it all!]
Savage Dragon/Hellboy (34-35; w & a Erik Larsen).
8 Terminated (34-40). [From Image Comics: This seven-issue run includes an appearance by Mike Mignola's Hellboy as well as the superhero Star and the introduction of Zeek, plus Martians attacking, Chaos & Control and more villains that you can possibly keep track of. Featuring a rambling, incoherent introduction, a sketchbook section that sheds a little light on the creative process, and Dung - you can't live without Dung. ]
9 Worlds at War (41-46). [From Image Comics: The next step in the Dragon's life! After starting out as a cop on the Chicago police force, the Dragon now heads up a team called Special Operations Strikeforce and works for the United States Government! This book collects Savage Dragon #41-46, the first six issues of this bold new direction! Erik Larsen pays homage to the work of the legendary Jack Kirby as he reinvents the book once more! The deadly Darklord threatens to wipe out the planet Earth by swapping his doomed planet for ours and only the Dragon and the newly formed Special Operations Strikeforce can hope to save our imperiled planet! The destruction of a planet hangs in the balance! Plus, the Dragon and Jennifer Murphy travel to Godworld and witness the deadliest battle of all as the legendary God of Thunder, Thor takes on Hercules--and the winner gets Earth! All this and a guest star studded wedding of Barbaric and Ricochet, which included Hellboy, Zot, Bone, Vampirella, Shadowhawk, Flaming Carrot, Cerebus, the DNAgents and a host of others!]
10 Endgame (47-52). [From Image Comics: Collected for the first time: The six issues that changed the face of the SAVAGE DRAGON for all time! Desperate to help his friends in their time of need, Dragon deserts Special Operations Strikeforce and heads home to Chicago to help stop the Vicious Circle. But can our harrowed hero hope to halt the combined forces of his most fiendish foes? The answer will amaze and astound you!]
11 Resurrection (53-58). [From Image Comics: he classic superhero saga continues! Following a ferocious battle with Chicago's notorious criminal organization, the Vicious Circle, the Dragon is dead -- or is he? The mystery unfolds as the windy city's other heroes cope with the loss and try to fill the void. But who is this new fin-headed hero that appears whenever Chicago cop William Jonson disappears? And whose voice is he hearing in his head? Find out as one of the most talked about storylines in Savage Dragon's lengthy run is collected in one volume for the first time!]
12 Last Rites (59-63). [From Image Comics: Following his resurrection, Dragon's life is on the upswing. As a matter of fact, ol' Finhead is in love and set to get hitched -- until tragety strikes on his wedding day! But is everything as it seems? Find out in the storyline many consider a highlight on Erik Larsen's continuing run on Savage Dragon.]
15 This Savage World (76-81). [From Image Comics: The Concept: The planet Earth has gone through a startling transformation! The domino effect caused from the Dragon killing a deadly time-traveling foe has forever changed the world the Dragon lives in! Trapped in This Savage World, the former police officer must cope with the strange new earth he unwittingly created! This Issue: This book collects Savage Dragon #76-81, the first six issues of this bold new direction! Erik Larsen pays homage to the work of the legendary Jack Kirby as he reinvents the very world in which the Dragon dwells. Dangerous monsters lurk around every corner in this fantastic world and the Dragon finds himself hunted and alone. This critically acclaimed series is collected here for the first time. A guaranteed high-octane blast!]
Misc.
Blood & Guts (3-issue mini; w & a Jason Pearson).
Greatest Team-Ups (Vanguard 3-4, Velocity 2, Freak Force 10, Savage Dragon 13A, 25, 30; a Erik Larsen, Joe Madureira, Kurt Busiek, Jim Lee, Keith Giffen, Terry Austin, et al.). [Only collects the first story in Vanguard 4, and the second story in Savage Dragon 25.—JY]
Superman/Savage Dragon: Metropolis (DC/Image; one-shot; w Karl Kesel; a Jon Bogdanove). [From DC Comics: What kind of creature could kayo Superman and leave him in a situation that's startingly similar to the Savage Dragon's origin? That's the puzzle facing the Man of Steel and the Savage Dragon as they hunt a phantom powerhouse. Now, the two heroes must join forces to unravel the mystery and face off against an Apokoliptian nightmare!]
Superman/Savage Dragon: Chicago (DC/Image; one-shot; w & a Erik Larsen). [From DC Comics: Superman, the Metropolis Marvel, stranger visitor from another planet with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way. Savage Dragon, the Great Green Hope, Chicago's greatest weapon against the forces of evil and the toughest cop on the Chicago Police Force. When Superman's greatest foes leave their native Metropolis and join Chicago's notorious criminal organization, the Vicious Circle, the call is put out for the Man of Steel to save the day. But the Dragon ain't exactly doing back flips when he's forced to ally himself with a guy who wears his underwear on the outside of his pants.]
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