The first two Witcher videogames have sold over 5.5 million copies worldwide, with a third slated for release in 2014. Based on Polish novels extremely popular in Eastern Europe, the games now transfer to comic form! This first collected volume of the Witcher comics (Spring 2014, Dark Horse) is an atmospheric and absorbing adaptation written by the Eisner award-nominated Paul Tobin, the co-creator of Bandette (Dark Horse, 2013).
The Witcher - graphic novel Series
Dive into a dark and gritty graphic novel series set in a world brimming with magic, monsters, and moral ambiguity. Follow the perilous journeys of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer bound by a unique code. These stories offer a compelling blend of action, adventure, and complex characters striving to survive in a brutal landscape.
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The Witcher - Fox Children
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Geralt's journey leads him aboard a ship of fools, renegades, and criminals-- but some passengers are more dangerous than others, and one hides a heinous secret that could lead crew and passengers to a bitter and hideous fate at the hand of a vengeful fox mother!
Explore the dark and gritty world of the hit video game series, as Geralt and Ciri become embroiled in a brutal story of revenge. In this ruthless world, the past always comes back to haunt you, and nothing is as it seems. Collects issues #1-#5 of the Dark Horse Digital series The Witcher: Curse of Crows.
The Witcher: Of Flesh and Flame
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Geralt is summoned by an old acquaintance to help solve a mystery involving his daughter. Upon arriving to investigate the situation, however, Geralt is surprised to find Dandelion, and the duo unexpectedly find themselves transported to regions beyond. After arriving in a dangerous and enigmatic location by mistake, they are forced to hide their identities while faced with an impossible task. Geralt works side by side with a local woman to defeat the dark forces plaguing the land but soon discovers that the situation at hand, in which he believes to be helping with, only leads to more trouble for the witcher and results in all signs pointing towards him as the prime suspect. Featuring the debut of creative team Aleksandra Motyka and Marianna Strychowska, and created in close collaboration with the studio behind the games! Collects issues #1-#4 of the Dark Horse Comics series The Witcher: Of Flesh and Flame.
The Witcher is now a Netflix Original Series! As Geralt explores new career possibilities, he receives a request from the mayoress of Towitz--a small town where children are being kidnapped by Foglets. Upon accepting the work, Geralt's thrust into the mysterious past of a mourning mother and her now abducted son. Caught between the townsfolks' recollections of the kidnapping and a slew of disturbing visions, Geralt must face the approaching danger with his own intuition. Created in close collaboration with the studio behind the games! Collects issues #1-#4 of the Dark Horse Comics series The Witcher: Fading Memories.
The Witcher: Witch´s Lament
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Geralt faces a reckoning when a witch hunt casts doubt on his beliefs. Flames rise as a witch is burned at the stake. As Geralt looks on, he hears a voice beckon to him. Nightmares plague his sight as he sees the burned witch appear before him--bringing an ominous warning . . . but is there more to her message than the ravings of a murderous hag? A wealthy landlord enlists Geralt's help in the search for his missing daughter, believed to have been taken by witches. But this is far from a rescue mission, something is haunting Geralt, something from within, something he can't escape . . . Created in close collaboration with the studio behind the games! Collects issues #1-#4 of the Dark Horse Comics series The Witcher: Witch's Lament.
Hailed as the greatest monster slayer—the infamous witcher Geralt is beckoned to the town of Grimmwald. When a strange occurrence stirs murmurs of a werewolf on the prowl, rumors spread surrounding the arrival of three wealthy sisters—who turned the poverty-stricken town into a flourishing tourist destination, but this change wasn’t welcome by all the town’s residents. Change creates more than fear and anger—but can conceive new enemies . . . and even monsters. With a grand mystery and a beast to slay, Dandelion may just find the inspiration he needs to write the perfect ballad. Created in close Collects issues #1–#4 of the Dark Horse Comics series The Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves.
From land to sea, Geralt finds that where man and creature coexist, there is an unspoken rule—one where the skills of a witcher go beyond killing monsters. When a job at sea takes a bloody turn, Geralt is washed ashore on a strange new land. Taken in by local hunters, they discover a bargain to be had—a task for an indebted witcher and a share in the reward. But an omnipresent eye watches their every move, and Geralt is soon dragged into a conflict between the hunters and a mysterious clan known to kill humans. Collects issues #1–#4 of the Dark Horse Comics series The Witcher: Wild Animals, written by Bartosz Sztybor (The Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves, Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners) with stunning art by Nataliia Rerekina (Moonchosen) and colors by Patricio Delpeche (Strange Skies Over East Berlin).
The Witcher Volume 9: Corvo Bianco
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Geralt of Rivia faces the challenge of defending the lands that have been entrusted to him. As a skilled monster hunter, he navigates a world filled with political intrigue and supernatural threats, showcasing his strength and cunning. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, power, and the complexities of destiny as Geralt confronts both human and monstrous adversaries to protect what is rightfully his.
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The Witcher Omnibus
- 440 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Multi-Eisner award-winning writer Paul Tobin pens a fantasy epic of the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher--one of the few remaining monster hunters from the critically acclaimed video game fantasy The Witcher by CD Projekt Red! Featuring story art by Joe Querio, Piotr Kowalski, Max Bertolini, with a bonus sketchbook section and additional art by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Dan Panosian (Slots), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Duncan Fegredo (MPH), Simon Bisley (Lobo), and a cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy). Collects issues #1-#5 of The Witcher comic series House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and the Killing Monsters one-shot--and features annotations from the creators of the comics, as well as a sketchbook section.
