DIE LOADED #5

Die Loaded #5 is the fifth issue of Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans's dark fantasy series DIE. In this installment, a realm of islands—each a potential better world—exposes how desire and memory collide with danger. The players, whose lives once left the game, wrestle with the consequences of their choices as the line between fantasy and reality continues to erode. Gillen's crisp, character-driven storytelling pairs with Hans's lush, evocative artwork to pull readers deeper into a world where a simple wish can unravel friendships and futures. Readers who enjoy introspective journeys, moral ambiguity, and lush painterly art will find this issue a compelling bridge between the dangers of wish-fulfillment and the costs of escaping reality. The issue is presented in a softcover, 32-page color format, featuring Stephanie Hans's cover art and an additional cover by Kevin Wada.

Who might be interested in reading?

• You enjoy intricate character-driven fantasy with real consequences.
• You love RPG-inspired stories and metafiction about games and escapism.
• You appreciate painterly, expressive art and multiple cover variants.
• You read mature fantasy and value themes of memory, friendship, and trust.