Die: Loaded #1

by Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans (Artist)

DIE returns for an epic new story of a dark fantasy adventure game gone horrifically right or wonderfully wrong. A year after their return from the hellish game world, the players gather for Chuck’s wake. They’ve finished with the game. The game isn’t finished with them. The three-time Hugo Award-nominated series is back in November. Get ready to roll initiative. Who’s going to DIE this time?

Genres: Comics, Fantasy

Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2025

About the author

Kieron Gillen is a comic book writer and former media journalist.

Reviews

[Samhain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not sure DIE needed a follow-up but I'm still here for the ride!

[Catarina Prata · Rating 5 out of 5]

a new epic story in the world of Die.
cannot wait for this new premise to take hold.

[b · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so glad for more DIE

[alejandro galvez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its good.

Its good. I liked the story. I feel a bit lost. Its a lot to take in but that's my fault. Its a good story with good art. Its worth to check out.

[Sahana Callahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

DIE IS BACK BABYYYY

[Cristhian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good god

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very depressing at first. A little too much reality for me. However, I missed the entire first run and feel like I’m missing out on a lot of back story. Might have to go back and read first.

[Shannon Appelcline · Rating 5 out of 5]

How quaint! Reading a single issue!

I didn't know how much I wanted to know what happened when the kids (adults) got back from DIE the second time until I read this issue. And it's great. Mostly a bunch of housekeeping reminding us of who's who and where they are now that they're back in the real world.

That is until Kieron Gillen gut punches us about two-thirds of the way through the volume, and then does it a second time in the conclusion. This is some fine cliff-hanging, and oh yeah, that's why single issues are fun.