Titan Comics has announced 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. Dark Souls: The Willow King #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.
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.
Source: Graphic Policy
