Patricia Villetto pens a brand new story set in the world of the survival horror adventure as Vivian and Amy travel back in time to solve a fresh supernatural mystery. Just like the original game this is a love letter to classic 1990s horror.
ASGARD BOOKS, the Video Game centric Graphic Novel publisher under GUNGNIR, the bold and disruptive new publishing venture established by visionary creator Matthew Medney, today announced it has closed a deal with Blumhouse Games to develop a graphic novel adaptation for horror game Fear the Spotlight. The survival horror graphic novel adventure is to be written by Patricia Villeto (Sonic Prime) based on the game from Cozy Game Pals. The Graphic Novel will debut on Kickstarter early 2026. Fans can now follow the project’s pre-launch page by clicking here and be the first to experience the iconic tense signature horror of Blumhouse Games in comic form.
The story follows two girls, Vivian Singh and Amy Tanaka who are once again pitted against a dark force as they travel back in time to uncover a deadly mystery surrounding a local farm where teenagers have been killed.
“There’s no other horror brand that has captured the zeitgeist with boldness and fan connection than Blumhouse and we are thrilled to be partnering on developing this adaptation,” said Matthew Medney, Co-Publisher, Asgard Books. “Patricia Villetto is totally the right person to develop the voice for the immersive world of Sunnyside that Cozy Game Pals has developed. We’re beyond excited to be publishing the Fear the Spotlight graphic novel.” said Eric Rotelli from Asgard Books.
Blumhouse Games’ debut title, Fear the Spotlight launched last fall to overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. The game follows Vivian as she explores the deserted corridors of Sunnyside High with her friend Amy. When their attempted seance goes horribly wrong, Amy vanishes and Vivian is left behind in the abandoned school but she isn’t alone… Players must help Vivian survive the deadly gaze of the Spotlight, solve puzzles, find Amy, and uncover the disturbing truth behind a decades-old tragedy.’
But now, the horror continues when Vivian and Amy team up once again to take on a new mystery in the new graphic novel “FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT: Fight Through The Fear” where Viv and Amy travel back in time to solve an all new mystery in a dilapidated farm town.
“Fear the Spotlight takes on a powerful new form in the upcoming graphic novel,” said Zach Wood, President, Blumhouse Games. “Together with Asgard Books’ incredible team of writers and artists, we’re exploring the next chapter of Vivian and Amy’s story, peeling back layers of mystery and emotion. There’s so much more to their adventures that will come alive in a new, visually captivating graphic novel.”
The graphic novel is penned by Patricia Villetto, a powerhouse writer in television and animation whose credits include fan-favorite series like Sonic Prime on Netflix, Tigtone on Adult Swim, and Ben 10. Villetto brings a dynamic blend of character-driven storytelling, razor-sharp dialogue, and a deep understanding of how to adapt narratives into bold, visual worlds. The book will also showcase the work of acclaimed illustrator and comic artist Claudia Leonardi, celebrated for her stunning visuals on the bestselling Life Is Strange graphic novels.
ASGARD Books is a joint venture with GUNGNIR and Animation Avenue- Animation Avenue is a premier studio specializing in adapting iconic franchises into dynamic animated stories, with a track record that includes Hello Neighbor, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bendy and the Ink Machine, and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Renowned for translating beloved game worlds into emotionally rich, visually striking series, the team takes projects from concept to completion, expanding fan-favorite universes for audiences worldwide.
To celebrate the launch, Asgard Books will also debut a Kickstarter campaign to bring Fear the Spotlight: Fight Through the Fear directly to fans and collectors.The campaign will be led in partnership by Roditeli Productions, the company responsible for just launch hit Kickstarter campaign for the comic book adaptation of the Cartoon Network’s Swat Kats. In addition, comics veteran Kevin Roditeli acts as the executive producer for Paradise PD & Farzar: The
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About GUNGNIR & ASGARD Books
GUNGNIR is a pioneering publishing house committed to bold, genre-defying storytelling. Inspired by Odin’s legendary spear, GUNGNIR seeks to shatter industry norms and create a sanctuary for the most daring and visionary creators. With a mission to amplify voices that challenge the status quo, GUNGNIR delivers storytelling that cuts deep and resonates across audiences. From graphic novels to prose, every story is a new frontier — including through Asgard Books, GUNGNIR’s dedicated imprint focused on adapting iconic video games into immersive literary experiences that expand beloved worlds and reach new audiences.
About Blumhouse Games
Founded in 2023, Blumhouse Games is a game publisher inspired by the many facets of horror. Blumhouse Games is focused on creating unique, spine-chilling experiences for a wide audience, together with independent development teams around the world. Its upcoming slate of titles across consoles, PC and mobile span a variety of game genres, each with their own distinctive and terrifying take on the world of horror. The company’s next set of releases includes SLEEP AWAKE from EYES OUT, and Crisol: Theater of Idols from Vermila Studios.
Blumhouse Games is a subsidiary of Blumhouse, regarded as the driving force in horror and home to the highest number of ongoing franchises of any studio, including Halloween, The Purge, The Black Phone, Paranormal Activity, The Exorcist, Insidious, M3GAN, and Five Nights at Freddy’s, along with iconic films from cinematic visionaries including Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash and Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. In January 2024, Blumhouse merged with James Wan’s Atomic Monster, which has produced its own successful film franchises including The Conjuring, Aquaman, Annabelle,
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