GIANT SIZE CRIMINAL #1 CVR A SEAN PHILLIPS (MR)

THE FIRST NEW CRIMINAL SINGLE ISSUE IN OVER FIVE YEARS ARRIVES AHEAD OF THE STREAMING TV SERIES PREMIERE. This oversized, annual-style one-shot delivers everything BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS fans expect—and more. At the center is a novella-length tale featuring Ricky Lawless as he goes solo on a high-stakes heist. Complementing that are a CRIMINAL tabletop RPG module by Kieron Gillen (illustrated by Sean Phillips), behind-the-scenes notes from showrunner Brubaker about the TV adaptation, and a fully illustrated guide to the world of CRIMINAL and its key players. A bold, accessible entry point for new readers, it also serves as a festive treat for longtime fans just in time for the holidays. Exclusively in print and available only at comic shops, this giant-size one-shot is the perfect kickoff to a new era of CRIMINAL.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' noir crime stories who want a dense, self-contained read
• Readers who enjoy character-driven capers and heists featuring Ricky Lawless
• Newcomers seeking an accessible entry point into the CRIMINAL universe
• Readers excited about a TV adaptation and the world-building and RPG elements expanding the lore