While the American Gods series on Starz has brought attention to the novel source material from author Neil Gaiman, Dark Horse Comics has also been producing engaging and dynamic tales based on the world Gaiman crafted.

One such story is currently playing out in American Gods: The Moment of the Storm, with a reckoning brewing between Mr. World and Shadow. And in our exclusive preview of American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #5, on sale this Wednesday, we’ll see how that battle will unfold and affect the lives of gods old and new.

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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #5, written by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell, illustrated by Russell, and colored by Scott Hampton and Jennifer T. Lange, goes on sale Wednesday, August 21st, from Dark Horse Comics.

From the official issue description:

As the final battle between new and old gods is about to begin, Mr. World makes his move, and Shadow comes to a shocking realization about his own role in the upcoming bloodbath!