{"product_id":"die-volume-2-split-the-party-9781534314979","title":"Die Volume 2: Split the Party","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDie Volume 2: Split the Party - Graphic Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Volume 2: Split the Party continues the dark fantasy saga from acclaimed writer Kieron Gillen and artist Stephanie Hans. This second arc deepens the bleakly romantic narrative as the trapped heroes face an impossible truth: no one can escape DIE until everyone agrees to go home. Or rather, no one can escape DIE until everyone \u003ci\u003ewho is alive\u003c\/i\u003e agrees to go home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStory Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second volume begins to reveal the secrets of the DIE world and explores the characters' hidden pasts. As the narrative unfolds, the stark reality becomes clear—while escape from DIE remains possible, the characters can never escape themselves. This installment builds on the commercial and critical success of the first arc, delivering the same intense emotional depth and fantasy world-building that made the series a hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKieron Gillen\u003c\/b\u003e gained recognition as a comic creator with 2006's Phonogram, alongside Jamie McKelvie. Together, they produced The Wicked + the Divine, a critical and commercial smash hit. Gillen has co-created numerous acclaimed books including DIE, The Ludocrats, Once \u0026amp; Future, Three, and Uber. His Marvel Comics work spans Uncanny X-men, Young Avengers, Thor, Iron Man, Star Wars, Eternals, and Darth Vader, where he co-created Doctor Aphra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Hans\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasoned illustrator working primarily in the mainstream books market. Her client list includes Marvel, DC Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Valiant, Dynamite, Vertigo, and Boom Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat and Publisher\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Image Comics in paperback format, Die Volume 2: Split the Party delivers the continuing fantasy narrative that blends tabletop RPG elements with emotional character drama. This graphic novel serves as essential reading for fans following the DIE series and those interested in contemporary dark fantasy comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume maintains the series' distinctive visual style through Stephanie Hans' artwork, complementing Gillen's narrative exploration of friendship, survival, and the psychological weight of impossible choices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Image Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681080086802,"sku":"9781534314979","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1203494a-a4ce-48e2-b2d8-bddc94500bf1.jpg?v=1733948884","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/die-volume-2-split-the-party-9781534314979","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}