John Wick (comics)
Comic book limited series
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John Wick is an American neo-noir comic book limited series written by Greg Pak and drawn by Giovanni Valletta (issues 1–2) and Matt Gaudio (issues 3–5). Published by Dynamite Entertainment,[1] the series is a prequel to the neo-noir action thriller media franchise of the same name created by Derek Kolstad and starring Keanu Reeves as John Wick, with the comic book using Reeves' likeness for the character. The series chronicles a young John Wick after his release from prison and his first vendetta.[2] The series, originally published between November 2017 and February 2019, was published as a graphic novel, John Wick: The Book of Rules, in June 16, 2020.[3]
| John Wick | |
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Cover for issue #5 by Giovanni Valletta. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dynamite Entertainment |
| Format | Limited series |
| Publication date | November 2017 – February 2019 |
| No. of issues | 5 |
| Main character | Jardani Jovanovich / John Wick |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Greg Pak |
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| Letterer | Tom Napolitano |
| Colorist(s) | David Curiel and Inlight Studios |
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| Collected editions | |
| John Wick | ISBN 978-152410-6829 |
Premise
Characters
- Jardani "Johnny" Jovanovich / John Wick – A freelancer assassin embarking on a vendetta for the murder of his village twelve years earlier.
- Charon – A concierge at the Continental Hotel sought out by the Three Bills.
- Maria – An Adjudicator of the High Table interested in acquiring Wick's service.
- The Three Bills – Pecos, Buffalo, and Billy, a trio of assassins formerly associated with Wick.
- Calamity – The Three Bills' insane former bazooka-wielding enforcer and the true target of Wick's vendetta.[6]