Even years after the announcement, followers are nonetheless raging at Netflix for dropping Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia from their The Witcher collection. This questionable choice, together with others, has left the franchise’s future on Netflix in a state of uncertainty. Because of this, there’s little probability Netflix can compete with The Witcher’s subsequent huge launch coming this winter.
Darkish Horse Comics has introduced a brand-new Witcher comedian collection that may hit comedian e-book cabinets on January 28, 2026, a number of months after The Witcher Season 4 premieres on Netflix with Liam Hemsworth as the brand new Geralt of Rivia.
This four-issue mini-series, titled The Witcher: Blood Stone, can be led by author Daniel Freedman (Birdking, Kali), with artwork by Pius Bak (Barely Exaggerated, Godfather of Hell), colours by Roman Titov (Cyberpunk 2077: Large Metropolis Desires), and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly).
Blood Stone Guarantees Followers Geralt at His Finest With Monsters, Thriller, and Epic Battles
Foremost Cowl by for Pius Bak The Witcher: Blood Stone #1 (2026)
The Witcher: Blood Stone will give followers the best of Geralt of Rivia, specializing in what he does greatest: killing monsters. The synopsis for the collection and first situation teases, “Historic dwarven mines have attracted treasure hunters, and native legend has it {that a} horned beast is killing them.” Naturally, there is just one logical resolution: calling in a Witcher.
The synopsis continues, “With no indicators of an assault, Geralt surveys the land, however the mountains are lethal, and the mines even deadlier. And within the labyrinth of the dwarven caves, what stays is greatest left untouched.” Although temporary, it’s clear followers will get every little thing they love: their favourite brooding anti-hero, epic monster battles, and a thriller to unravel.
As a teaser for what’s to return, followers can view the principle cowl for The Witcher: Blood Stone #1 by Pius Bak, who will present all essential covers and artwork for the four-issue collection. Variant covers by Gigi Cavenago, Axel Sauerwald, and Patrycja Podkościelny are additionally anticipated, although they’ve but to be launched.
Why Daniel Freedman Is the Excellent Option to Write Geralt’s Subsequent Journey
Followers Can Relaxation Straightforward as Darkish Horse Expertly Handles the New Witcher Sequence with a Author Who Really Understands Geralt
When discussing the upcoming collection, Freedman, who can be writing it, shared: “I’m thrilled to go away my mark on the legendary long-running fantasy The Witcher. Geralt and I share a variety of the identical sensibilities and attending to weave a blood soaked story in regards to the true monster of man is at all times a chance I relish.” This reveals followers a creator who actually connects with the character.
Relating to Freedman’s credentials for dealing with one of popular culture’s most iconic darkish fantasy characters, Marcin Zwierzchowski, Editor/Author for Franchise Artistic at CD PROJEKT RED, stated: “Daniel Freedman has written top-of-the-line darkish fantasy comedian books ever, Birdking. So inviting him to inform his personal story on this planet of The Witcher felt like an ideal match.” Therefore, Witcher followers can relaxation assured Geralt is in succesful palms.
The Witcher: Blood Stone #1 is accessible January 28, 2025, from Darkish Horse Comics!
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Andrzej Sapkowski
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The Hexer (Wiedźmin)
