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{{Infobox comic |
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|image = wucover1.jpg |
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| − | |volume = |
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|number = 1-6 |
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|pubdate = October 2013 (digital)<br />August 2014 (print) |
|pubdate = October 2013 (digital)<br />August 2014 (print) |
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|writer = [[Marc Gaffen]] &<br> [[Kyle McVey]] |
|writer = [[Marc Gaffen]] &<br> [[Kyle McVey]] |
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|artist = Daniel Govar |
|artist = Daniel Govar |
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| − | |regulars = [[Drew Wu]]<br>[[Sean Renard]] |
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| − | |characters = <!-- other characters --> |
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|previous = N/A |
|previous = N/A |
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|next = N/A |
|next = N/A |
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|after={{ep|302}} |
|after={{ep|302}} |
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| − | |before= N/A<br>(issues 5-6 are flashbacks to before [[Issue 8 |
+ | |before= N/A<br>(issues 5-6 are flashbacks to before [[Issue 8 (Volume 1)]]) |
|oneshot = X |
|oneshot = X |
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| − | |diamond =JUN141128 |
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| − | |upc=978-1-60690-534-0 |
+ | |upc = 978-1-60690-534-0 |
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| − | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a {{w|graphic novel}} based on the [[Grimm (TV Series)|television series]], and is a spinoff of the [[:Category:Comics| |
+ | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a {{w|graphic novel}} based on the [[Grimm (TV Series)|television series]], and it is a spinoff of the ''Grimm'' [[:Category:Comics|comic book series]]. It is divided into two sections: "It's Portland, Wu" and "Renard's Reckoning." It was published October 9th by Dynamite Comics as an exclusively digital comic available from Comixology, and republished for print in August 2014 by Dynamite Comics and distributed on August 20, 2014 by Diamond. |
==Plot Synopsis== |
==Plot Synopsis== |
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| − | '''It's Portland, Wu:''' A missing girl. A femme fatale. A dark family secret. What starts as an unofficial investigation into his neighbor's disappearance drags Sgt. Wu deep into a world of [[Wesen]] intrigue. In the vein of classic film noir tales, Wu unravels a case that could not only cost him his job, but his life. |
+ | '''It's Portland, Wu:''' A missing girl. A femme fatale. A dark family secret. What starts as an unofficial investigation into his neighbor's disappearance drags Sgt. [[Drew Wu|Wu]] deep into a world of [[Wesen]] intrigue. In the vein of classic film noir tales, Wu unravels a case that could not only cost him his job, but his life. |
'''Renard's Reckoning:''' [[Portland]]. A city full of natural beauty and unnatural danger. A dark rose built on a secret foundation of Wessen [sic] corruption...but not any more [sic]. Not if rookie Police Officer [[Sean Renard]] has anything to say about it! Witness the rise of Captain Renard, as he wrestles for control with a Wesen crime boss in the past, and the personal sacrifices he must make in the present to maintain control of his city. |
'''Renard's Reckoning:''' [[Portland]]. A city full of natural beauty and unnatural danger. A dark rose built on a secret foundation of Wessen [sic] corruption...but not any more [sic]. Not if rookie Police Officer [[Sean Renard]] has anything to say about it! Witness the rise of Captain Renard, as he wrestles for control with a Wesen crime boss in the past, and the personal sacrifices he must make in the present to maintain control of his city. |
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==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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===It's Portland, Wu=== |
===It's Portland, Wu=== |
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| + | Wu is asked to perform an off-the-books investigation of the disappearance of Rose Erthal, daughter of a wealthy family in Portland. Suspicious of Rose's boyfriend Spencer Rutherford, the son of a rivaling wealthy family, he follows him to a Wesen club. Wu witnesses the death of Spence by a surprise bear attack, which turns out to be Rose in full [[Jägerbar]] woge. Wu ends up in the middle of a huge tangle of problems, including a confiscated badge, three Jägerbars at each other's throats, a mission to expose upper-class crimes, and a vengeful mother who adds him to her hit list. |
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===Renard's Reckoning=== |
===Renard's Reckoning=== |
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| + | Tribune reporter and cryptomaniac Burt Summers, a former friend of Sean Renard, begins coming dangerously close to revealing Wesen to the world. Renard is forced to do something about this. Afterward, he reflects on his early years when he and Burt risked everything to solve a case that made Renard the most respected officer in the precinct. |
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==It's Portland, Wu== |
==It's Portland, Wu== |
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====Wesen==== |
====Wesen==== |
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| + | [[File:Feliform.jpg|thumb|An unknown Wesen species]] |
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| − | *Something cat-like |
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| + | *Cat-like Wesen |
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| − | *[[Rotznasig Carcaju]] |
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| + | *[[Drang-Zorn]] |
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*[[Mordstier]] |
*[[Mordstier]] |
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| + | *[[Seltenvogel]]? |
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| − | *Something bird-like |
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*[[Mauzhertz]] |
*[[Mauzhertz]] |
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| + | *[[Unnamed Schnauzer-like Wesen]] |
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| − | *Something dog-like, possibly schnauzer-like |
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| − | *[[Fuchsbau]] |
+ | *[[Fuchsbau]] |
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+ | *[[Gelumcaedus]] |
*[[Malin Fatal]] |
*[[Malin Fatal]] |
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+ | *[[Unnamed Dromaeosaur-like Wesen]] |
*[[Abartige Aasfresser]] |
*[[Abartige Aasfresser]] |
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*[[Hässlich]] |
*[[Hässlich]] |
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+ | *[[Unnamed Hare-like Wesen]] |
*[[Ziegevolk]] |
*[[Ziegevolk]] |
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*[[Dämonfeuer]] |
*[[Dämonfeuer]] |
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====Wesen==== |
====Wesen==== |
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| + | *[[Half-Zauberbiest]] |
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*[[Jägerbar]] |
*[[Jägerbar]] |
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*[[Franco]] |
*[[Franco]] |
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*Janet Summers |
*Janet Summers |
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| − | *[[Rosalee]] |
+ | *[[Rosalee Calvert]] |
*[[Monroe]] |
*[[Monroe]] |
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*[[Nick Burkhardt]] |
*[[Nick Burkhardt]] |
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*[[Blutbad]] |
*[[Blutbad]] |
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*[[Ziegevolk]] |
*[[Ziegevolk]] |
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| + | *[[Half-Zauberbiest]] |
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====Trivia==== |
====Trivia==== |
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====Wesen==== |
====Wesen==== |
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*[[Blutbad]] (mentioned) |
*[[Blutbad]] (mentioned) |
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| − | *[[Zauberbiest]] |
+ | *[[Half-Zauberbiest]] |
*[[Fuchsteufelwild]]? |
*[[Fuchsteufelwild]]? |
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| + | *[[Genio Innocuo]] |
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| − | *Unidentified - turtle, perhaps? Eats live goldfish. |
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===Issue 6=== |
===Issue 6=== |
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====Wesen==== |
====Wesen==== |
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| + | *[[Half-Zauberbiest]] |
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*[[Stangebär]] |
*[[Stangebär]] |
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| + | *[[Genio Innocuo]] |
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| − | *Fish-eating reptile guy |
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*[[Dämonfeuer]] |
*[[Dämonfeuer]] |
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*Letters by Patrick Brosseau |
*Letters by Patrick Brosseau |
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*Special thanks: Lynn Kouf, Kim Niemi, Ed Prince |
*Special thanks: Lynn Kouf, Kim Niemi, Ed Prince |
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| − | *Based on the NBC Television series |
+ | *Based on the [[NBC]] Television series ''[[Grimm (TV Series)|Grimm]]'' |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| Page Count: | 64 | ||||||||
| Publisher: | Dynamite Comics | ||||||||
| Cover artist: | Daniel Govar | ||||||||
| Writers: | Marc Gaffen & Kyle McVey | ||||||||
| Artist: | Daniel Govar | ||||||||
| UPC: | 978-1-60690-534-0 | ||||||||
| Diamond Product #: | JUN141128 | ||||||||
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| Previous Issue: N/A |
Next Issue: N/A | ||||||||
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| After: "PTZD" |
Before: N/A (issues 5-6 are flashbacks to before Issue 8 (Volume 1)) | ||||||||
Portland, Wu is a graphic novel based on the television series, and it is a spinoff of the Grimm comic book series. It is divided into two sections: "It's Portland, Wu" and "Renard's Reckoning." It was published October 9th by Dynamite Comics as an exclusively digital comic available from Comixology, and republished for print in August 2014 by Dynamite Comics and distributed on August 20, 2014 by Diamond.
Plot Synopsis[]
It's Portland, Wu: A missing girl. A femme fatale. A dark family secret. What starts as an unofficial investigation into his neighbor's disappearance drags Sgt. Wu deep into a world of Wesen intrigue. In the vein of classic film noir tales, Wu unravels a case that could not only cost him his job, but his life.
Renard's Reckoning: Portland. A city full of natural beauty and unnatural danger. A dark rose built on a secret foundation of Wessen [sic] corruption...but not any more [sic]. Not if rookie Police Officer Sean Renard has anything to say about it! Witness the rise of Captain Renard, as he wrestles for control with a Wesen crime boss in the past, and the personal sacrifices he must make in the present to maintain control of his city.
Summary[]
It's Portland, Wu[]
Wu is asked to perform an off-the-books investigation of the disappearance of Rose Erthal, daughter of a wealthy family in Portland. Suspicious of Rose's boyfriend Spencer Rutherford, the son of a rivaling wealthy family, he follows him to a Wesen club. Wu witnesses the death of Spence by a surprise bear attack, which turns out to be Rose in full Jägerbar woge. Wu ends up in the middle of a huge tangle of problems, including a confiscated badge, three Jägerbars at each other's throats, a mission to expose upper-class crimes, and a vengeful mother who adds him to her hit list.
Renard's Reckoning[]
Tribune reporter and cryptomaniac Burt Summers, a former friend of Sean Renard, begins coming dangerously close to revealing Wesen to the world. Renard is forced to do something about this. Afterward, he reflects on his early years when he and Burt risked everything to solve a case that made Renard the most respected officer in the precinct.
It's Portland, Wu[]
Issue 1[]
Characters[]
- Drew Wu
- Sophia Erthal
- Thrift botique store clerk
- Spence Rutherford
- Rose Erthal
Wesen[]
An unknown Wesen species
- Cat-like Wesen
- Drang-Zorn
- Mordstier
- Seltenvogel?
- Mauzhertz
- Unnamed Schnauzer-like Wesen
- Fuchsbau
- Gelumcaedus
- Malin Fatal
- Unnamed Dromaeosaur-like Wesen
- Abartige Aasfresser
- Hässlich
- Unnamed Hare-like Wesen
- Ziegevolk
- Dämonfeuer
- Jägerbar
Issue 2[]
Characters[]
- Drew Wu
- Rose Erthal
- Spence Rutherford
- Sean Renard
- Officer Jerry
- Sophia Erthal
- Hilde Erthal
- Burt Summers
Wesen[]
Issue 3[]
Characters[]
- Drew Wu
- Officer Jerry
- Sophia Erthal
- Rose Erthal
- Hilde Erthal
- Nick Burkhardt
- Hank Griffin
Wesen[]
Renard's Reckoning[]
Issue 4[]
Characters[]
- Burt Summers
- Rose Erthal
- Hilde Erthal
- Sophia Erthal
- Drew Wu
- Sean Renard
- Franco
- Janet Summers
- Rosalee Calvert
- Monroe
- Nick Burkhardt
- Juliette Silverton
- Tribune editor
Wesen[]
- Jägerbar
- Nilpferd (mentioned)
- Blutbad
- Ziegevolk
- Half-Zauberbiest
Trivia[]
- References are made to previous Grimm episodes in old newspaper headlines: "Four DEAD in Food Truck Murders," ("Season of the Hexenbiest") ("Face Off") "Woman DEAD From Bee Sting," ("Beeware") "Bigfoot Sighted Roaming Streets," ("Big Feet") "MYSTERIOUS Sickness Causes Mass Hysteria!," ("Quill") "Local Farmer Claims He Was Visited By an ALIEN!," ("Endangered") "Man on Death Row Released: New Evidence Surfaces." ("To Protect and Serve Man") Burt and Janet also refer to the zombie outbreak ("The Waking Dead") ("Goodnight, Sweet Grimm") ("The Ungrateful Dead").
Issue 5[]
Characters[]
- Sean Renard
- Burt Summers
- Janet Kulikowsky Summers
- McClellan
- Cleaner
- Maggie Mae
- Marty Elkin
Wesen[]
- Blutbad (mentioned)
- Half-Zauberbiest
- Fuchsteufelwild?
- Genio Innocuo
Issue 6[]
Characters[]
- Burt Summers
- Sean Renard
- Marty Elkin
- McClellan
- Janet Summers
Wesen[]
Virgin art covers[]
These covers were created for the digital exclusives.
Credits[]
- Written by Marc Gaffen and Kyle McVey
- Art by Daniel Govar (including cover)
- Colors by Kevin Golden
- Letters by Patrick Brosseau
- Special thanks: Lynn Kouf, Kim Niemi, Ed Prince
- Based on the NBC Television series Grimm
Trivia[]
- Despite having two stories, the volume's copyright page indicates the publication is "Grimm Portland, Wu, volume 1" and the cover makes no mention of "Renard's Reckoning."
See Also[]
| Comic Issues | |||
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| Titles | Issues | Trade Paperbacks and Graphic Novels | |
| Volume 1 | #0 • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4 • #5 #6 • #7 • #8 • #9 • #10 • #11 • #12 |
Volume 1: The Coins of Zakynthos Volume 2: Bloodlines | |
| Volume 2 | #1 • #2 • #3 • #4 • #5 | ||
| Grimm: The Warlock | #1 • #2 • #3 • #4 | ||
| It's Portland, Wu | #1 • #2 • #3 | Portland, Wu | |
| Renard's Reckoning | #4 • #5 • #6 | Portland, Wu | |