DARK HORSE COMICS. Showcasing chapters written by Halo 5: Guardians lead writer Brian Reed and Halo 4 senior writer Chris Schlerf, this deluxe oversized hardcover collects Halo: Initiation #1-#3 and Halo: Escalation #1-#12 and features creator annotations exclusive to this edition, a complete cover gallery, and a selection of never-before-seen extras.