Grimm #5 (Dynamite Entertainment 2013) The "senses-shattering" occult mythology of NBC’s hit television series reaches a "mind-blowing" turning point as Detective Nick Burkhardt faces the terrifying fallout of his latest supernatural clash. Released in September 2013, this "weird and twisted" fifth installment pushes the premiere comic book run into dangerous new territory, expanding directly upon the dark urban fantasy of the show and capturing the gritty Pacific Northwest detective noir with absolute "visual fluidity." At White Dragon Comics, we keep these "investment-grade" modern TV-tie-in keys stocked so you can experience the hidden, canonical chapters of the Grimm universe. Issue Summary: The "Senses-Shattering" Aftermath of Curse of the Coins Acclaimed television show creators David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf craft a "mind-blowing" and fast-paced narrative that follows the immediate, high-stakes fallout of Portland's brutal Wesen infiltration. A "Mind-Bending" Identity Crisis: With the immediate threat of the European Wesen faction temporarily contained, homicide detective Nick Burkhardt must race to cover up the supernatural destruction left in the wake of the battle before his police department peers uncover the truth. The "Weird and Twisted" Supernatural Fallout: The dangerous influence of the ancient Coins of Zakynthos continues to cast a long, dark shadow over the city. Alongside his fiercely loyal Blutbad ally Monroe, Nick uncovers a secondary, stealthy layer to the conspiracy that threatens to tear the local Wesen community apart from the inside out. Visceral Interior Art: José Malaga delivers masterclass urban fantasy pencils, rendering the rain-slicked concrete of Portland, shadow-drenched underworld havens, and the visceral, "senses-shattering" emotional exhaustion of our heroes with a "visual fluidity" that remains truly "stupefying." Creative Team & Specifications Writers: David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, and Alan Di Fiore Artist: José Malaga Colorist: Sanju Nivangune Letterer: Marshall Dillon Cover Artists: Lucio Parrillo (Cover A) / Photo Variant (Cover B) Release Date: September 2013 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Page Count: 32 Pages (Volume 1 Series) Rating: Rated Teen+ – For readers seeking "senses-shattering" urban fantasy, dark detective noir, and complex monster mythos.
