Step into the brutal, primordial, and uncompromising world of the pre-Flood Earth with this premium collection of the critically acclaimed masterwork The Goddamned. Created by the powerhouse, Eisner Award-winning creative team behind Scalped—superstar writer Jason Aaron (Thor, Avengers) and legendary artist R.M. Guéra—this dark, visceral biblical fantasy re-imagines the world before Noah's ark as a savage, lawless wasteland crawling with monsters, cavemen, and cruelty.

This highly curated 5-book set gathers the complete first volume story arc back-to-back: it includes the official Volume 1: Before the Flood Trade Paperback graphic novel alongside the individual first printing single issues #2, #3, #4, and #5.

All items are in Brand New / Unread Condition—making this comprehensive set an exceptional pick-up for fans of high-octane dark fantasy, Jason Aaron completionists, or independent retail store owners looking to add fast-moving, high-demand mature reader sets straight onto their storefront displays or longbox inventories.

The Complete Collection Lineup

1. The Goddamned Volume 1: Before the Flood – Trade Paperback Graphic Novel

The definitive, oversized softcover collection compiling the massive initial story arc of the series. This graphic novel serves as the ultimate anchor for the lot, perfect for clean bookshelf presentation or an immersive front-to-back reading experience of this prehistoric noir epic.

2. The Goddamned #2 – Cover A R.M. Guéra First Printing

The brutal journey of Cain—the world's first murderer, cursed by God with immortal life and left to wander a dying planet—escalates rapidly. Cain navigates a merciless gauntlet of savage nomadic tribes and prehistoric horrors as he searches for a way to finally end his eternal life.

3. The Goddamned #3 – Cover A R.M. Guéra First Printing

The socio-environmental tension hits a terminal ceiling. Jason Aaron weaves a gritty, shadow-drenched character study as Cain collides directly with Noah and his fanatical, cutthroat army of builders, subverting traditional biblical mythology into a dark, high-stakes tactical standoff.

4. The Goddamned #4 – Cover A R.M. Guéra First Printing

The penultimate chapter! Backed by the raw, bone-crunching interior and cover linework of R.M. Guéra, the battlefield turns to blood and mud as ancient bloodlines clash, setting up the absolute endgame for the doomed inhabitants of the valley.

5. The Goddamned #5 – Cover A R.M. Guéra SERIES VOLUME FINALE KEY

The explosive grand finale of the "Before the Flood" arc! This milestone first printing delivers a jaw-dropping, apocalyptic conclusion that ties together Cain's quest for death, Noah's hidden cruelties, and the looming, divine wrath gathering in the heavens.

Product Highlights

• The Ultimate Completionist Lot: Gives the buyer the best of both worlds—the durability of the Trade Paperback for reading and the raw collector value of the original, high-grade first printing single issues.

• The Scalped Creative Reunion: Features the unmatched, visceral creative synergy of Jason Aaron and R.M. Guéra, delivering a masterpiece of bone-breaking combat, harsh landscapes, and deep psychological dread.

• Collector-Ready Presentation: A uniform set of pristine modern indie books that look exceptional on physical retail racks, online web showcases, or individual social media storefront walls.

Item Details

• Publisher: Image Comics

• Format: 1 Trade Paperback Graphic Novel + 4 Standard Comic Books

• Themes: Primordial Biblical Fantasy, Cain & Abel Lore, Post-Apocalyptic Wastelands, Grimdark Survival Noir

• Total Items: 5

• Rating: Mature Readers (18+ for Graphic Violence and Language)

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