The Old Guard Book One: Opening Fire

The comic that inspired the hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, The Old Guard is the story of old soldiers who never die...and yet cannot seem to fade away.

“An action blockbuster with historical tragedy in its bones.” —The AV Club

“Something refreshing and new.” —IGN

Old soldiers never die...and some of them don't even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find-and afford-their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death.

Collects the first story arc in the critically acclaimed series by GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNANDEZ, THE OLD GUARD #1-5.

Greg Rucka is a New York Times bestselling author of hundreds of comics and nearly two dozen novels. He has written for film, television, and video games, and he is currently developing his Image series LAZARUS, co-created by Michael Lark, with Legendary Pictures and Matt Tolmach Productions. His career has included critically acclaimed and Eisner-winning work in both the creator-owned and work-for-hire arenas. Rucka lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, author Jennifer Van Meter, and their two children, Elliot and Dashie.

Leandro Fernández was born in Casilda, Argentina, in 1973. As a comic artist he has worked for such publishers as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Oni Press, Dark Horse, and others from US, Europe, and South America. He's done books like Wolverine: Coyote Crossing with Greg Rucka and Northlanders: The Plague Widow with Brian Wood. He's drawn complete books from Garth Ennis's Punisher MAX run and many others of popular characters like Deadpool, Avengers, New Mutants, and Hulk. He co-created THE DISCIPLINE with Peter Milligan.