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NEAR DEATH TP (2025)

"Former hitman Markham returns! He's setting out to balance the scales after a near-death experience, using his mercenary skills to save people-instead of killing them. In this original graphic novel, Markham is offered an early parole from his prison sentence. There's just one catch: he'll have to extract the warden's daughter from a dangerous group of anti-government separatists. 'A killer crime book with a very sharp hook.' -BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (SAGA, PAPER GIRLS)"

"In this second collection of the series BRIAN K. VAUGHAN calls 'a killer crime book with a very sharp hook,' former hitman Markham has relocated to Los Angeles, where he continues his efforts to balance the scales by saving people instead of killing them. But try as he might, Markham can't outrun his dark past. If you like THIEF OF THIEVES and FATALE, you'll love NEAR DEATH. Collects NEAR DEATH #6-11."

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All Issues

Near Death TPB Volume 03

Issue #3

$16.99

Near Death TPB Volume 03

Release: February 06, 2019
Near Death TPB Volume 02

Issue #2

$14.99

Near Death TPB Volume 02

Release: September 19, 2012
Near Death TPB Volume 01

Issue #1

$9.99

Near Death TPB Volume 01

Release: February 22, 2012

Reading Order

  1. Near Death TPB Volume 01

    "The critically acclaimed crime series is collected for the first time, featuring exclusive bonus material. Meet Markham, a professional killer who has a near death experience during a botched mission. Determined to avoid ever returning to the Hell he glimpsed, Markham has dedicated himself to balancing the scales. He's going to save a life for every life he's taken. And he's taken a lot of lives... Collects NEAR DEATH #1-5."

  2. Near Death TPB Volume 02

    "In this second collection of the series BRIAN K. VAUGHAN calls 'a killer crime book with a very sharp hook,' former hitman Markham has relocated to Los Angeles, where he continues his efforts to balance the scales by saving people instead of killing them. But try as he might, Markham can't outrun his dark past. If you like THIEF OF THIEVES and FATALE, you'll love NEAR DEATH. Collects NEAR DEATH #6-11."

  3. Near Death TPB Volume 03

    "Former hitman Markham returns! He's setting out to balance the scales after a near-death experience, using his mercenary skills to save people-instead of killing them. In this original graphic novel, Markham is offered an early parole from his prison sentence. There's just one catch: he'll have to extract the warden's daughter from a dangerous group of anti-government separatists. 'A killer crime book with a very sharp hook.' -BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (SAGA, PAPER GIRLS)"

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