TITAN’S NEW DARK SOULS COMIC LAUNCHING JANUARY 2024
Titan Comics is thrilled to announce that it will be venturing back into the decaying world of DARK SOULS with the next installment of the critically praised comic series, DARK SOULS: THE WILLOW KING. Based on Bandai Namco’s multi-award-winning game franchise, the title sees the return of cult sci-fi and fantasy writer, George Mann, with break-out artist Maan House. Issue #1 launches in comic book shops on January 31, 2024.
THE WILLOW KING is the fifth entry into Titan Comics’ DARK SOULS comic saga, originally launched in 2016. The title has received wide praise from critics and fans alike. The new, four-part series will follow HERAD THE UNLIVED – a poor soul who failed to link the First Flame – as he is resurrected as an Unkindled by the mighty King USTRAD UTHREL. Ordered to seek out a revived Lord of Cinder, known as THE WILLOW KING, Herad must unite three mighty warriors and venture on a perilous journey into the unknown.
“I’m overjoyed to be returning to the dark, grim, Hollow-ridden world OF DARK SOULS for this brand-new comic series.” Says writer, George Maan. “Like an Unkindled, we’re rising from the ashes to bring you something entirely new and exciting. We’ll journey with Heroth the Unlived as he and his companions seek out a reluctant Lord of Cinder, The Willow King, to try to bend him to his task. Expect new monsters! Giants! Unseen horrors! Dungeon delves and ruined cities! Will the flame ever be linked? You’ll have to read to find out… unless the Hollows get to you first…”
On the launch of THE WILLOW KING, series editor Calum Collins says, “I am extremely excited to work with George and Maan to return to the world of DARK SOULS and seek to link the flame once more! In this story, a band of desperate ashen hollows will attempt to link the flame where they once failed, venturing into the creaking monster-filled domain of the Willow King to accomplish their goal. Expect grim gothic vistas, twisted monsters, and an epic quest into a dungeon unlike any seen before.”
DARK SOULS: THE WILLOW KING #1 will be released in comic shops and digital on January 31, with covers from Stephanie Hans, Maan House, Alan Quah, and more. Readers can pre-order from their local comic shop and Forbidden Planet in UK & Europe.
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