The release of From Software’s Dark Souls 2 early next year will be preceded by an official comic book titled Dark Souls 2: Into the Light, Namco Bandai Games Europe announced today.
The graphic novel will be written by Rob William, best known for working on Judge Dredd, Ghost Rider and Star Wars Tales. William will also be teaming up with writer Andi Ewington and artist Simon Coleby who also worked on Judge Dredd.
Details are scant but it is reported that there will be an online release of Dark Souls: Into the Light for free and a limited print version will be created “for certain editions of the game in certain countries” According to Namco Bandai Games Europe.
The creative team comments on the style of the novel:
“Gothic environments, unworldly monsters, eldritch atmosphere, adventure and terror are the best arguments that an artist could wish for! Before you venture into the darkness, pay heed to those who know what awaits within”.
Dark Souls: Into the Light is scheduled for release in January 2014. Dark Souls 2 is going to be released in North America on March 11th, 2014 for Xbox 360 and PS3, then in Europe on March 14th.
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