Savage Dragon



Savage Dragon is published by Image Comics. Current price per issue is $3.99.

Last Issue

 * Savage Dragon #265: 05 Apr 2023

Current Issue

 * Savage Dragon #266: 12 Jul 2023

Next Issue

 * Savage Dragon #267: 13 Sep 2023

Status
Ongoing series. Published irregularly.

Trade Paperbacks

 * Savage Dragon, vol. 1: Baptism of Fire - Collects the original three-issue mini-series. "Meet Officer Dragon, a brand new cop in a Chicago overrun with super freaks and crime lords." -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 2: A Force to be Reckoned With - Collects #1-6. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 3: The Fallen - Collects #7-11. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 4: Possessed - Collects #12-16, plus WildC.A.T.S #14. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 5: Revenge - Collects #17-21. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 6: Gang War - Collects #22-26. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 7: A Talk With God - Collects #27-33. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 8: Terminated - Collects #½, 34-40. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 9: Worlds At War - Collects #41-46. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 10: Endgame - Collects #47-52. "Desperate to help his friends in their time of need, Dragon deserts Special Operations Strikeforce and heads home to Chicago to help stop the Vicious Circle. But can our harrowed hero hope to halt the combined forces of his most fiendish foes?" -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 11: Resurrection - Collects #53-58. -


 * Savage Dragon, vol. 15: This Savage World - Collects #76-81. -


 * Savage Dragon: Back in Blue - Collects #145-150. "Savage Dragon is welcomed back to the Chicago Police force - and what a welcome it is! Featuring the riotous return of the savage one's arch nemesis, Overlord, the introduction of the villainous Virus, the departure of Alex Wilde, a brutal battle with the deadly Dart, and the resurgence of the Golden Age Daredevil!" -


 * Savage Dragon: Identity Crisis - Collects #151-156. "Savage Dragon is dead! Or is he? After being brutally slain by Overlord, Dragon's son comes up with a scheme to resurrect his fallen father. Meanwhile, Dragon's consciousness has found its way into Virus, a murdering psychopath with multiple personalities, and Overlord is using Dragon's blood to transform members of the notorious Vicious Circle into rampaging reflections of the Dragon! And the forces have even found a way to restore and free Dark Dragon - a murderous marauder in his own right!" -


 * Savage Dragon: Dragon War - Collects #157-162. "Witness Savage Dragon's transition from menace to threat! This volume collects Savage Dragon's battle with Overlord's Dragon army for supremacy, a confrontation with Brawn, a skirmish with the Golden Age Daredevil, and a shocking slug-out with Detroit's Deadly Duo!" -


 * Savage Dragon: Emperor Dragon - Collects #163-168. "It's the end of the world as you've never seen it before! When Savage Dragon goes bad, who will face him? Would you believe - everybody else?" -


 * Savage Dragon: The Kids Are Alright - Collects #169-174. "Malcolm and Angel Dragon have to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. Introducing new villains Cutthroat Kid, Thunder-Head and Warren Terror as well as returning favorites Mr. Glum, the Absorbanoids and Monster Rex!" -


 * Savage Dragon: Invasion - Collects #175-180. "Savage Dragon! Overlord! And an alien invasion like no other!" -


 * Savage Dragon: On Trial - Collects #181-186. "Savage Dragon is on trial for crimes he committed when he had reverted to his Emperor Kurr persona. Now the world is witness to the shocking verdict." -


 * Savage Dragon: The End - Collects #187-192. "Convicted of crimes he committed when he reverted to his Emperor Kurr persona, Dragon is locked up with the deadly villains he himself brought to justice. What follows isn't pretty." -


 * Savage Dragon: A New Beginning! - Collects #193-198. "Malcolm Dragon takes over the title role from his famous father, fighting the forces of evil in the Windy City! New dangers! New adventures! New villains! Tantrum! Torment! Red Rage! Samurai! Dart! Assassin! Brawn! Insect! Rogue Warrior! Roughneck! Victorious! War-Cry! The Demonoids! The Ant Menaces! Trolls! Demons! Malcolm's tragic transformation!" -


 * Savage Dragon: Changes - Collects #199-204. "Malcolm Dragon's girlfriend moves in with him and things get pretty wild." -


 * Savage Dragon: Growing Pains - Collects #205-210. "Malcolm Dragon graduates and marries his high school sweetheart. Savage Dragon's little boy takes the final steps toward adulthood."


 * Savage Dragon: Legacy - Collects #211-216. "Malcolm Dragon fulfills his destiny, and follows in his father's footsteps, joining the Chicago Police Force. Officer Malcolm Dragon's first adventures as he faces off against a host of new foes: Wrath! Rag Doll! Fountainhead! Devil Ray! Tantrum! And the birth of the next generation of Savage Dragon offspring!" -


 * Savage Dragon: Warfare - Collects #217-222. "Spawn, Ant, and Malcolm Dragon face their greatest challenge—ever! Battle Girl fights for her life in Dimension-X. Savage Dragon is released from jail. And Mr. Glum goes on trial."


 * Savage Dragon: Merging of Multiple Earths - Collects #223-227. "The dramatic death of the Savage Dragon! Chicago in ruins! President Donald Trump forces Malcolm Dragon and family into exile! A new life in Toronto, Canada!" -


 * Savage Dragon: As Seen on TV - Collects #228-234. "Malcolm and Maxine make their move to Toronto, the reality show starring Malcolm Dragon's ever-growing family debuts, and impending doom is just around the corner!" -


 * Savage Dragon: A City Under Siege - Collects #235-240. "The deadly Demonoids resurface in Toronto, and Malcolm Dragon recruits Freak Force, the Dynamic Daredevil, and Battle Girl to face off against their hideous hordes." - -


 * Savage Dragon: The Scourge Strikes - Collects #241-246. "Malcolm goes toe-to-toe with the pulse-pounding Powerhouse! He battles the deadly Chained Man! And he faces the brutal Scourge! Plus, Amy Dragon fights alone! All this and guest appearances by Ant and the Golden Age great: Captain Tootsie." -


 * Savage Dragon: Family Matters - Collects #247-252. "The Vicious Circle relocates to Toronto and Malcolm Dragon has to face his greatest challenge ever as he goes up against…his father? Dart! The Destroyer! The Challenger! Web-Spinner! Wall-Crawler! Battle Girl! And a cast of thousands! It's comics' wildest ride!" -


 * Savage Dragon: Vicious Circle Triumphant! - Collects #253-258. "Malcolm Dragon has to face the newly assembled Vicious Circle, and things do not go well. Paul Dragon's quest comes to a startling and heartrending conclusion in Dimension-X. Amy Dragon and Walter the Tiger go on an adventure! Dart! Thor! Battle Girl! The introduction of North Force! And a cast of thousands!" - -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 1 - Collects #1-21, plus the original three-issue mini-series (in B&W) -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 2 - Collects #½, 22-50 (in B&W) -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 3 - Collects #51-75 (in B&W) -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 4 - Collects #76-100 (in B&W) -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 5 - Collects #101-125 (in B&W)


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 6 - Collects #126-150 (in B&W?) -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 7 - Collects #151-175 (in B&W?) -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 8 - Collects #176-200 (in B&W?). -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 9 - Collects #201-225 (in B&W?). -


 * Savage Dragon Archives, vol. 10 - Collects #226-250 (in B&W?). -

Hardcovers

 * Savage Dragon, vol. 15: This Savage World - Collects #76-81. -


 * Savage Dragon: The Ultimate Collection, vol. 1 - Collects #1-8, plus The Dragon #1-5. -


 * Savage Dragon: The Ultimate Collection, vol. 2 - Collects #9-21. - -  - (forthcoming, September 2023)

Creative Team
Writer/Artist/Creator/Covers: Erik Larsen.

Publishing History
First published in 1993. Preceded by a three-issue mini-series in 1992.

Future Publication Dates

 * Savage Dragon #267: 13 Sep 2023
 * Savage Dragon: The Ultimate Collection, vol. 2 HC: 20 Sep 2023
 * Savage Dragon #268: 06 Sep 2023
 * Savage Dragon #269: 18 Oct 2023

News & Features

 * 18 Jul 2011 - Larsen Resurrects Osama bin Laden