# Kill or Be Killed Compendium

Kill or Be Killed Compendium collects Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ vigilante crime series in a deluxe paperback. It includes 20 issues, the covers and a new afterword, following graduate student Dylan as he struggles with a demand to kill someone he believes deserves it each month.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 39.25 GBP
- Previous price: 53.99 GBP
- Discount: 27%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:00:11.795Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 59

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## At a glance

- Collects all 20 issues of Kill or Be Killed in one volume, according to the listing.
- Paperback edition also includes the covers and a new afterword by Ed Brubaker.
- The story centres on graduate student Dylan and a monthly compulsion to kill someone he judges deserving.

## Pros

- A single compendium brings the complete 20-issue series together, reducing the need to collect separate issues.
- The covers and new afterword add material beyond the main story.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Image Comics
- Publication date: 25 Feb. 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 600 pages
- ISBN-10: 1534333940
- ISBN-13: 978-1534333949
- Series: Kill Or Be Killed :
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.16 kg
- Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers who want Brubaker and Phillips’ complete vigilante crime series in one volume.
- Fans of dark, character-led crime comics and morally conflicted protagonists.
- Buyers comfortable with a substantial 600-page paperback.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a light-hearted or family-oriented comic.
- Readers who prefer slim, lightweight volumes.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights an engaging story, with the supplied summary describing a simple premise that develops into a wild ride. Positive story and recommendation mentions suggest the narrative is a key draw. The overall ratings are mostly in the top category, but a smaller share is mixed or low, so response is not universal. The premise and 20-issue collection may suit readers seeking a sustained, dark crime narrative, though the feedback does not establish specific reasons for every rating.
- Positive themes: Customers are reported to find the story engaging.
- Positive themes: Positive feedback mentions the story and recommending the book.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the compendium collect?
The listing says it contains all 20 issues of Kill or Be Killed, along with the covers and a new afterword by Ed Brubaker.
### What is the story about?
Graduate student Dylan is compelled to kill one person he considers deserving each month, and the story follows his attempts to manage the consequences and keep the secret from consuming his life.
### How long is this edition?
The listed print length is 600 pages. It is described as a deluxe paperback.

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## Images

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