Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV

The Earth is burning!!! Humans are running for their lives, caught in a war they did not start. How can two star-crossed lovers find their way to happiness when everything and everyone they knew is being destroyed around them?? And will the Master Chief discover the mysterious "key" that could end the war in time to save what is left of humanity? The story---bridging blockbuster video game Halo 2 and the highly anticipated sequel Halo 3---is here courtesy of Eisner Award winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev (New Avengers, Daredevil).