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Launched by IDW Publishing in 2010, the comics were an immediate success, with the first issue receiving acclaim from NPR, The New York Times and CBC. Combining amazing action sequences with a sprawling, emotional, adventure, Kill Shakespeare was nominated for a Harvey Award for Best New Comic Series and Joe Shuster Award for Best Comic Writing.
The series has spawned two sequels and a prequel, with more coming in 2023/24.
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ROMEO VS. JULIET: A KILL SHAKESPEARE ADVENTURE
Anthony Del Col (w), Stefan Tosheff (a), Becca Carey (c), Richard Isanove (cover)
The world's most famous lovers are now sworn enemies dueling to the death!
In this Shakespearean Western, warrior-for-hire (and pregnant) Juliet Capulet is hired to protect a border town nunnery from the evil forces led by her ex, Romeo. As they prepare, she reluctantly reunites with her old allies, including Hamlet, Othello, Puck (a “Magnificent Shakespeare Seven”) but they soon discover something rotten in the state of the nunnery and a magical force that dreams are made on… all while Juliet must determine if the father of her child is Hamlet… or the man she must kill, Romeo.
KILL SHAKESPEARE: FIRST FOLIO
Anthony Del Col (w), Conor McCreery (w), Andy Belanger (a), Richard Isanove (cover)
The original series that started it all is back in this gorgeous compendium edition that collects the original arc of the story (its first two volumes).
A grieving Hamlet is presented with the opportunity to bring his dead father back to life by Richard III and Lady Macbeth. He embarks on the journey to find and kill the mysterious entity known as William Shakespeare, but soon realizes the rebels (led by Juliet, Othello, Falstaff and more) have other insights in the world and the Bard. Hamlet finds himself in the midst of a large battle where his decision to kill or not to kill Shakespeare will determine not only the future of Illyria but of all of existence.
KILL SHAKESPEARE: SECOND FOLIO
Anthony Del Col (w), Conor McCreery (w), Andy Belanger (a), Corin Howell (a)
TO BE RELEASED FALL 2025!
Though Hamlet and the rebels have defeated Richard III, and Hamlet and Juliet have declared their love for each other, all that glitters is not gold…
A message sends Hamlet, Juliet, Othello and others to a mysterious island where they must battle Prospero, cannibals, pirates, legends and – more importantly – their own pasts and demons.
This compendium edition collects the acclaimed Volumes 3 – 5 of the original series.
ROMEO VS. JULIET: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EDITION
Anthony Del Col (w), Stefan Tosheff (a), Becca Carey (c)
Released in May, 2024 to celebrate the re-release of the comic series, this Free Comic Book Day edition is a preview of the full Romeo vs. Juliet graphic novel and was released in comic shops worldwide.
You can download the digital version of the comic for free.