ONCE & FUTURE (2019)
The war of crowns is at an end and Bridgette and Duncan must face the future of England together. Will their family's legacy finally come to a happy end? Or is the final page of this story still yet to be seen? Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora's epic tale of ancient secrets and legendary battles finally concludes in an immortal story sure to leave readers shaken!
Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora's bestselling fantasy epic is nearly complete, and it's all been building to this! In the penultimate issue, Mary and Bridgette will need all of the help they can get to defeat Arthur's greatest weapon... And with all of the remaining contenders vying for ultimate power, there's just no way of telling who will come out victorious!
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Writer
Kieron GillenArtist
DAN MORAReading Order
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Once & Future #1 (Of 6)
"* When a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead to gain power, ex-monster hunter Bridgette McGuire escapes her retirement home and pulls her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, a museum curator, into a world of magic and mysticism to defeat a legendary threat. * Bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus) explore the mysteries of the past, the complicated truths of our history and the power of family to save the day - especially if that family has secret bunkers of ancient weapons and decades of experience hunting the greatest monsters in Britain's history!"
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Once & Future #2 (Of 6)
"The McGuire family has held back supernatural threats for generations, but this time they messed up. As an ancient evil arises from the grave, Bridgette and Duncan find themselves up against forces bigger than they could have expected, and faces new and old are about to complicate things further."
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Once & Future #4 (Of 6)
"Gran's monster hunting wasn't the only thing she kept from Duncan. He's about to discover more of the family secrets, and the sacrifices one must make to reach the Holy Grail."
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Once & Future #5 (Of 6)
"With Gran's life hanging in the balance, Duncan comes face to face with another knight in search of the Grail, and only one will emerge victorious..."
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Once & Future #6 (Of 6)
"With the fate of the world in the balance, Duncan must finally accept his role in the larger story. But has Gran trained him well enough to defeat the undead King of the Britons by himself? "
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Once & Future #7
"Although Bridgette and Duncan were able to escape the Otherworld, their adventure is only just beginning! As the chaos of Arthur's retrurn reaches London, an artifact at the British Museum is stolen. But is it Arthur who's interested in the relic... or someone, or something, new?"
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Once & Future #8
"When a strange newcomer arrives at the dark court of Camelot, his presence disrupts The Otherworld. Sometimes winning the battle risks losing the war...as Duncan and Bridgette will soon find out. "
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Once & Future #9
"With Merlin-and the magic he wields-back at his side, King Arthur is stronger than ever. Brigette and Duncan continue to fight against Camelot's dark forces, but when Merlin calls to life another story entirely, will the two heroes save the day? Or will they find themselves becoming the villains they're sworn to defeat. "
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Once & Future #10
"Revenge is the greatest motivator and Gran and Duncan have awakened the ire of the mother of all monsters "
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Once & Future #11
"Bad news comes in threes and so do the creatures terrorizing London - and if they're going to save the city, Gran and Duncan will need to revive a connection with an old enemy. After all, you're always better with the devil you know right? "
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Once & Future #12
"The veil between the Otherworld and the human world is thin, and as the story changes around Duncan and Gran, each foe becomes harder to defeat...and predict. They may be holding the line, but enemies both new and old are closing in fast, and even Gran and Duncan may not be prepared for what's next!"
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Once & Future #13 Cover A
"* Beowulf's arrival was an unexpected one and now that the smoke has cleared, Gran and Duncan are beginning to wonder what other surprises lurk around the corner. * Meanwhile in the Otherworld, Merlin is up to his old tricks and crossing over with another story was just the beginning of his plan..."
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Once & Future #14
"* Gran, Duncan and Rose are on a new quest to learn more about Merlin's plan when they come face-to-face with another mysterious knight of legend. * But if they want to track down the powerful Nimue and stay one step ahead of their enemy, it seems the trio will need to play this knight's game, whether they like it or not..."
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Once & Future #15 Cover A Main
Bridgette and Duncan return to a familiar place to pick up Lancelot's trail, while Rose comes face to face with another member of the McGuire family she was not expecting to see...
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Once & Future #16
* Surrounded by British government forces, Nimue calls for backup - but will Merlin and Galahad help stop the opposition... or expose Britain to the truth? * Meanwhile, Bridgette and Duncan are trapped in the Otherworld and blocking their exit is Arthur's greatest knight: Lancelot.
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Once & Future #17 Cover A Mora
A standoff between Duncan, Galahad, and Lancelot is all that's preventing the Otherworld and our world from colliding... but only one of them can be the greatest knight and Duncan better hope it's him. And, of course, there's a DRAGON.
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Once & Future #18 Cover A Mora
"* The truth shall be revealed...and our world is hardly ready for the consequences to come. * But don't worry, Duncan and Bridgette are here to save Britain from being pulled into the Otherworld. * Unless, of course, they fail."
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Once & Future #19 Cover A Mora
Is it possible that King Arthur and Merlin can save England from...King Arthur(s) and Merlin(s)?!?! A very strange war is a brewin' indeed. The Otherworld and our world have collided and England is ground zero for the chaos! Bridgette has spent her whole life fighting to prevent this future from happening, but now that it's arrived she's at a loss. Fortunately, she has Duncan by her side, and he's not about to let Gran give up.
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Once & Future #20 Cover A Mora
ARTHUR VS. ARTHUR! Knowing that Grail Castle may be their best chance at survival, Bridgette, Duncan, and Rose hunker down and prepare for the worst. Elsewhere, the resurrected King Arthur challenges an arriving usurper to his rightful throne, another King Arthur, and raises an army of the undead to do it. But the new Arthur has the greatest knight of all on his side - Lancelot!
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Once & Future #21 Cover A Mora
What ancient and mythical danger awaits Bridgette, Duncan, and Rose as they seek Rose's parents in the city of Bath? To complicate matters, an Arthurian knight pursues them with an offer for Rose and Duncan - join the Round Table or face death. If they survive the encounter, they'll be pulled into the next phase of Bridgette's plan... finding the "lair of the greatest hunter the accord has ever seen."
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Once & Future #22 Cover A Mora
Will a shocking turn of events be enough to turn the tide of the entire world? The war continues to rage across Britain as both Arthurs prepare to face one another for ultimate rule of the land. As Duncan, Bridgette, and Rose arm themselves for what's to come, a surprising betrayal threatens even the most carefully laid plans!
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Once & Future #23 Cover A Mora
What must Nimue do to save her son? Strike up a deal with the last person she'd ever team up with... Bridgette, her mother. Meanwhile, Duncan must find another living legend. But are they an ally...or another monster to defeat?
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Once & Future #24 Cover A Mora
"* The civil war continues to rage in Otherworld as both Arthurs face off against one another! * Meanwhile, Bridgitte and Duncan seek out a secret weapon against their royal foes-a true man of the people by the name of Robin Hood."
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Once & Future #25 Cover A Mora
It's the day before Christmas and the sword in the stone has appeared outside London. As the myths foretold, whoever draws it will be the true king! But as all of the Kings converge on the sword, events unfold that could bring even more chaos to the land.
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Once & Future #26 Cover A Mora
It's the day after Christmas, and as the kings converge on the mythical sword, Bridgette McGuire's true plan comes to light! Everything hinges on her ritual and who it could release! A storm is brewing... Who will make it through the end of the year in order to set things right?
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Once & Future #27 Cover A Mora
What happens when the fabled sword appears, but no one is able to pull it out? Is this peace finally the result of so many hard-fought battles? Perhaps, but an unexpected claim to the throne is lurking, closer than Bridgette and Duncan can imagine.
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Once & Future #28 Cover A Connecting Mora
Vengeance on the Arthurs proves to be exactly what it takes to bring Mary and Bridgette together, despite years of strife. Will their reunion survive the battles to come? Or is this merely another ploy to split the women apart once more? The main cover connects to the covers for issues #29 and #30, creating an epic piece of artwork celebrating the entire run of this iconic fantasy series!
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Once & Future #29 Cover A Connecting Mora
Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora's bestselling fantasy epic is nearly complete, and it's all been building to this! In the penultimate issue, Mary and Bridgette will need all of the help they can get to defeat Arthur's greatest weapon... And with all of the remaining contenders vying for ultimate power, there's just no way of telling who will come out victorious!
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Once & Future #30 Cover A Connecting Mora
The war of crowns is at an end and Bridgette and Duncan must face the future of England together. Will their family's legacy finally come to a happy end? Or is the final page of this story still yet to be seen? Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora's epic tale of ancient secrets and legendary battles finally concludes in an immortal story sure to leave readers shaken!