BOOM! Studios is continuing the legacy of beloved sci-fi series The Expanse in a series of comics stories, including the current The Expanse: A Little Death, which debuted in September. Today, The Beat can reveal an exclusive first look at issue #4, which concludes the limited series.

Written by Andy Diggle and Wes Chatham, illustrated by Francesco Pisa, colored by Sarah Stern, and lettered by Simon BowlandThe Expanse: A Little Death follows after Season 6 of the TV series and after the events of The Expanse: Dragon Tooth. The series is overseen by the authors of the original novels, known collectively under the pen name James S.A. Corey.

Here’s the synopsis for issue #4:

It’s the final issue of the groundbreaking series as we reach the endgame to Amos’s path of vengeance!

Amos comes face-to-face with the ominous presence that’s been orchestrating every move in his one-man war against Auberon’s criminal underbelly.

But the shadow in the dark is no stranger…and it’s a face he knows all too well.

Don’t miss as the creative team of actor and writer Wes Chatham, co-writer Andy Diggle, and artist Francesco Pisa go full burn on this incredible finish to Rocinante’s latest adventure!

Check out interior and cover art for the series finale below.

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The Expanse: A Little Death #4 Cover A by Christian Ward
Cover A by Christian Ward
The Expanse: A Little Death #4 Cover B by Karl Kerschl
Cover B by Karl Kerschl
The Expanse: A Little Death #4 incentive cover by JG Jones
Incentive cover by JG Jones

The Expanse: A Little Death #4 goes on sale digitally and at your local comic shop in January 2026.

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