_Halo_, the most celebrated video game series of all time, joins forces with Dark Horse for a thrilling new ongoing series! The UNSC flagship _Infinity_ is assigned escort duty for a diplomatic mission between the Arbiter and a powerful chieftain of the Brute tribesbut when a rogue Covenant group attacks, it’s going to take all the firepower the Spartans have to keep the delegates alive! * First issue of an all-new ongoing _Halo_ series from Dark Horse! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime! * From Christopher Schlerf, lead writer of _Halo 4_!
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Written by: Chris Schlerf Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro, Jason Gorder
_Halo_, one of the most celebrated video game series of all time, joins forces with Dark Horse for a thrilling new ongoing series! As Sarah Palmer fights to get the Arbiter and the Brute Ambassador to safety, Captain Lasky sneaks behind enemy lines to reestablish communications with the UNSC _Infinity_. Their plans for escape are jeopardized, however, by a turncoat in their midst! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime! * From Chris Schlerf, lead writer of _Halo 4_!
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Written by: Chris Schlerf Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro
Commander Palmer confronts the traitor who has betrayed her team, as the Covenant closes in on their position. With time running out, Lasky is forced to make a costly sacrifice to save the peace delegation from the impending attack. * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime! * From Chris Schlerf, lead writer of _Halo 4_! Atiyeh’s colors . . . make the action pop off the page.Comic Book Therapy
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Written by: Chris Schlerf Pencils by: Ricardo Sanchez Inks by: Rob Lean
The UNSC _Infinity_ is ambushed by an unexpected enemy while on a mission to rescue a damaged civilian freighter. Across the galaxy, an undercover Lasky enlists the help of an old friend in rooting out a spy inside the UNSC. * An all-new ongoing _Halo_ series from Dark Horse! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime!
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Written by: Chris Schlerf Pencils by: Ricardo Sanchez Inks by: Rob Lean
Missing for thirty years, a legendary UNSC warship is discovered deep behind enemy lines. As _Infinity_ plans a rescue mission, however, Admiral Hood’s past with the ship’s captain threatens to jeopardize the mission. The investigation into the UNSC saboteur continues as the journalist infiltrates an Elite holy land in search of answers. * An all-new ongoing series from Dark Horse! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime! * From Christopher Schlerf, lead writer of _Halo 4_!
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Written by: Chris Schlerf Pencils by: Ricardo Sanchez Inks by: Rob Lean
The saga of _Halo Wars_ enters the modern age as _Infinity_ struggles to liberate the long-lost _Spirit of Fire_ from the deadly Vata ‘Gajat. Meanwhile, Petra’s search for the identity of _Infinity_’s spy could result in her death. The _Halo_ universe is on the brink of a new galactic war! * From Christopher Schlerf, lead writer of _Halo 4_! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The Halo franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime!
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Written by: Brian Reed Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro
The Fall of New Phoenixeight months ago, an attack on Earth left seven million dead, including the family of Spartan Gabriel Thorne. Today the city has been opened from quarantine, and Thorne is going home to see what’s left . . . and what it has to do with the Master Chief. * From _Halo 4_ writer and comics vet Brian Reed! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon!
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Written by: Brian Reed Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro
The Master Chief returns in The Next 72 Hours: Part 1! After defeating the Didact, John-117 joined the crew of _Infinity . . ._ but why did he leave? The mystery begins here. Halo lead writer Brian Reed (_Amazing Spider-Man_, _Ms. Marvel_) reveals the secret events that immediately follow the end of _Halo 4_. * From _Halo_ lead writer and comics veteran Brian Reed! * Continue the Halo adventure with Master Chief in this new arc! This is what we needed as _Halo_ fans.Geeked Out Nation
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Written by: Brian Reed Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro, Carlos Eduardo, Denis Freitas
In the days following the events of _Halo 4_, the Master Chief faced one of his greatest challenges. _Halo_ lead writer Brian Reed (_Amazing Spider-Man_, _Ms. Marvel_) takes the Master Chief from the fires of _Halo 4_ to the pages of _Escalation_ in The Next 72 Hours Part 2! * From _Halo_ lead writer and comics veteran Brian Reed! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! If you are a fan of the game and want to know what happens next or someone who just finds the story captivating? Pick up this book and keep up with this universe as everything’s happening right now and it’s the best time to jump in!Geeked Out Nation
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Written by: Brian Reed Pencils by: Ricardo Sanchez Inks by: Rob Lean
The Master Chief returns in The Next 72 Hours part 3! What happened to the Master Chief immediately following the events of _Halo 4_, and what do those events mean for the future of the crew on the UNSC _Infinity_? _Halo_ lead writer Brian Reed (_Amazing Spider-Man_, _Ms. Marvel_) and Ricardo Sánchez reveal all in the thrilling conclusion to this _Halo_ event! * From _Halo_ lead writer and comics veteran Brian Reed! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! The art is really great. It feels emotional and really adds to the writing. The colors are vivid from panel to panel. I really like it. _Halo: Escalation_ is a fantastic series¦Unleash the Fanboy
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Ricardo Sanchez Inks by: Rob Lean
Exposure part 1Spartans Ray and Thorne set out on a secret mission to uncover the origin of a monstrous new bioweapon . . . but is it too late to prevent total catastrophe? _Halo_ lead writer Brian Reed (_Amazing Spider- Man_, _Ms. Marvel_), Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_), and Ricardo Sánchez (_Green Arrow_) team up to present one of the most dangerous Spartan ops yet! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * An all-new story arca great jumping-on point! Awesome. Unleash the Fanboy
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Ricardo Sanchez Inks by: Denis Freitas, Rob Lean
**Halo!** Exposure part 2Disaster looms as Spartans Ray and Thorne race against time to track down a mysterious new weapon of mass destruction. Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_, _Bloodshot_) and Ricardo Sánchez (_Green Arrow_) bring you the stunning conclusion of another action-packed chapter of the _Halo_ saga! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime! The plot is very strong, If you’re in the market for video game like action and strong suspense, this book will do right by you.Adventures in Poor Taste All I can say is that you should be squealing with delight.The Daily Crate
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro, Denis Freitas
**A GREAT JUMPING-ON POINT!** Requiem has been destroyed, but the real war between Commander Sarah Palmer’s Spartans and Jul ‘Mdama’s New Covenant is just beginning . . . and everything hinges on control of one all-powerful artifact. Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_, _Bloodshot_) and Sergio Ariño (_Ms. Marvel_) team up for an all-new chapter of the _Halo_ saga. * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $3 billion over its lifetime! * The beginning of an all-new story arc!
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro, Denis Freitas
The brilliant but obsessed Dr. Catherine Halsey has allied herself with fanatical Covenant commander Jul ‘Mdama . . . and now a deadly reckoning awaits the UNSC _Infinity._ The thrilling sequel to _Halo 4_’s Spartan Opscontinues in this four-part story by Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_, _Bloodshot_), and Sergio Ariño (_Ms. Marvel_)! An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! Sergio Arino’s art style feels unique, and he gets the job done capturing the story¦ he is able to capture the uniqueness of every character. From their rank, armor, race, and so forth he makes everyone stand out.Geeked Out Nation
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Sergio Ariño Inks by: Juan Castro
**Start reading _Halo: Escalation_ now.Geeked Out Nation** On a treacherous planet, the UNSC _Infinity_ battles the bloodthirsty Covenant for control of the Janus Keyand the Forerunner empire’s secrets . . . The action-packed sequel to _Halo 4_’s Spartan Ops continues! Story by Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_, _Bloodshot_), art by Sergio Ariño (_Ms. Marvel_)! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4 billion over its lifetime! *The penultimate chapter in the newest _Halo: Escalation_ arc!
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Douglas Franchin Inks by: Rob Lean
It’s total war as Dr. Catherine Halsey and Covenant Commander Jul ‘Mdama launch their final assault to regain control of the all-powerful Forerunner Janus Key. The thrilling _Halo_ saga continues in this ongoing _Halo 4_ story by Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Douglas Franchin (_Person of Interest_). * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4.5 billion over its lifetime! *The ultimate chapter in the newest _Halo: Escalation_ arc! **Dr. Halsey and Jul ‘Mdama attack!**
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Douglas Franchin Inks by: Rob Lean
The Glass Horizon part 1: An action-packed survival tale on the treacherous and barren glasslands of a Covenant-ravaged colony world . . . and a Spartan-IV’s mysterious origin revealed in this two-part thriller by Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Douglas Franchin (_Person of Interest_). The beginning of a new arc in the _Halo: Escalation_ series!
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Douglas Franchin Inks by: Rob Lean
The Glass Horizon, Part 2On a Covenant-ravaged colony world, past and present converge for a tenacious young soldier on a high-risk search-and- rescue missionthe gritty conclusion to another chapter of the _Halo_ saga by Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Douglas Franchin (_Person of Interest_). * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4 billion over its lifetime! * The pulse-pounding conclusion of a two-part origin story!
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Ian Richardson Inks by: Denis Freitas
An unexpected ally joins a team of Spartans for a dangerous operationa secret mission into a hidden Forerunner world where the mysterious site known as the Absolute Record awaits! The thrilling sequel to _Halo_ _4_’s Spartan Ops continues from Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Ian Richardson (_Noble Causes_). * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4 billion over its lifetime! * The start of a new arc and a great jumping-on point for new readers!
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Ian Richardson Inks by: Denis Freitas
The Absolute Record part 2Operation: ATHENA is underway and there is no turning back. Will Commander Palmer’s team survive the treacherous journey into an ancient vault of Forerunner secrets? The thrilling sequel to _Halo_ _4_’s Spartan Ops continues from Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Ian Richardson (_Noble Causes_). *The second chapter of a brand-new arc! *An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! *The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4 billion over its lifetime!
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Ian Richardson Inks by: Denis Freitas
**_Halo: Escalation_ is a developing series that is awesome.Unleash the Fanboy** The Absolute Record part 3As Commander Palmer’s Spartan team battles toward the core of the Absolute Record, a powerful new combatant enters the fray! The next chapter of the _Halo_ saga continues here in this epic six-part sequel to _Spartan Ops_ and _The Janus Key._ * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4.5 billion over its lifetime! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon!
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Art by: Douglas Franchin
The Absolute Record Part 4On a hidden world, Spartan Commander Palmer and the fugitive Dr. Catherine Halsey go head to head for control over the ultimate trove of Forerunner secrets. The six-part sequel to Spartan Ops ratchets up to its explosive conclusion in this thrilling issue by Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Douglas Franchin (_Person of Interest_). * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4.5 billion over its lifetime! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon! A solid premise . . . that really dives into the forefront of _Halo_’s ongoing saga.IGN
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Art by: Douglas Franchin
The Absolute Record: Part 5The penultimate chapter of the battle for the Absolute Record . . . and the future of mankind! The epic six-part sequel to Spartan Ops continues here in this must-read issue byDuffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Douglas Franchin (_Person of Interest_).
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Art by: Douglas Franchin
The Absolute Record: Part 6The fugitive Dr. Catherine Halsey makes her final, defiant stand against Spartan Commander Palmer in the explosive conclusion of this epic six-part chapter of the _Halo_ saga by Duffy Boudreau (_BlackAcre_) and Douglas Franchin (_Person of Interest_). * The climactic final issue of the _Escalation_ story line! * The _Halo_ franchise has sales eclipsing $4.5 billion over its lifetime! * An essential addition to the _Halo_ canon!
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Written by: Christopher Schlerf Art by: Sergio Ariño, Ricardo Sanchez
Following the events of Halo 4, the UNSC Infinity is deployed to security detail for a peace summit between the Elites and Brutes. When the negotiations are ambushed by a mercenary fleet, Infinity is drawn into a plot which leads them to the discovery of a long-lost UNSC asset trapped behind enemy lines. This graphic novel collects the comics Halo: Escalation 1 through 6.
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Written by: Brian Reed Art by: Sergio Ariño
The Fall of New Phoenix, Master Chief’s return to action, and a dark plot by the Office of Naval Intelligence–all in this volume collecting Halo: Escalation issues #7-#12 by Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man), Duffy Boudreau (Blackacre), Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel) and Ricardo Sánchez (Green Arrow).
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Written by: Duffy Boudreau Pencils by: Sergio Ariño, Douglas Franchin Inks by: Juan Castro, Denis Freitas, Rob Lean
Halo 4’s Spartan Opscontinues here as the UNSC Infinity battles the Covenant for control of the all-powerful Forerunner Janus Key. Plus, Spartan Tanaka’s thrilling origin story revealed—all in this volume collecting Halo: Escalation issues #13–#18 by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre), Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel), and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).
The art is really great. It feels emotional and really adds to the writing. The colors are vivid from panel to panel. I really like it. Halo: Escalation is a fantastic series. —Unleash the Fanboy