Return to the very beginnings of the Dark Souls story with a dramatic retelling of the Legends of Gwyn – Lord of Cinder and Knight Artorias. Tying directly into the very first Dark Souls videogame and featuring all the main characters!

His armor charred black by the flames of Izalith, Silver Knight Arkon now marches to Anor Londo in search of the Brother Knights who abandoned him. Meanwhile, in the lower ward, the undead curse begins to spread, with no care for rank or status. But who is to blame for this accursed outbreak?

During the war against the everlasting dragons, Silver Knight Arkon watched his brother knights fall to flame, saved by the legendary Artorias, Arkon’s uncanny survival earned him the title of Dragonkiller along with a reputation that was assuredly undeserved. Now tasked with purging Izalith of its demon hordes, will our hero finally prove his worth?

In the Age of Fire, only one thing is certain: darkness is coming. From hallowed and silver knights, to lone adventures in unnatural lands, the fight against the rising swathes of undead is unending and their battles are epic. Featuring stories by some of the comic industry’s finest writers and artists, this collection is the perfect jumping-on point for those new to the iconic series, and essential reading for veterans of Namco-Bandai’s genre-defining videogame franchise. Collects Dark Souls: The Breath of Andolus, Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite, Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame, and Dark Souls: Age of Fire. “Jaw droppingly gorgeous from start to finish.” – We The Nerdy

Discovering the ashes of Lord Gwyn at the Kiln of the First Flame, Silver Knight Arkon – his armor charred black by the Flames of Izalith – returns to his homelands with rage within his heart. Meanwhile, the undead curse grows rampant within Anor Londo, claiming Dragonknight Gravis among others, while Channeller Liste finally falls foul of the machinations of the monstrous Seath the Scaleless.

In a realm where hollowed champions rise and fall with the ages, where brave knights quest for absolution and bonfires blaze against the everdark, myth and legend will forever prevail... From the desolate worlds of Namco-Bandai's critically-lauded videgame series comes this unsettling collection of all-new Dark Souls tales, written and drawn by some of the comic industry's finest. Building upon the extensive lore of the franchise, this action-packed anthology is essential for all fans of the game.

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A pansexual bloodmage reluctantly teams up with an undead spirit to start a rebellion among the living and the dead, in this dark YA fantasy by A.M. Strickland, author of Beyond the Black Door, whom Richard Kadrey calls “a storyteller of both grace and power.” In Thanopolis, those gifted with magic are assigned undead spirits to guard them—and control them. Ever since Rovan’s father died trying to keep her from this fate, she’s hidden her magic. But when she accidentally reveals her powers, she’s bound to a spirit and thrust into a world of palace intrigue and deception. Desperate to escape, Rovan finds herself falling for two people she can’t fully trust: Lydea, a beguiling, rebellious princess; and Ivrilos, the handsome spirit with the ability to control Rovan, body and soul. Together, they uncover a secret that will destroy Thanopolis. To save them all, Rovan will have to start a rebellion in both the mortal world and the underworld, and find a way to trust the princess and spirit battling for her heart—if she doesn’t betray them first. An Imprint Book

BASED ON THE BESTSELLING GAME DARK SOULS! A BATTLE-HARDENED WARRIOR SEEKS ESCAPE FROM A WINTRY WORLD OF BLOOD AND ICE! Beyond this tenuous fabric lies another place; a world between a world where the frigid nights endure and even the Old Lords fear to tread. It is the realm of Parnathia, where Andred of Ithvale, finds himself trapped in a neverending crucible. • Brand new dark fantasy mini-series from the creative team of the sell-out Dark Souls comic series. • Dark Souls is considered by some to be one of the best video games ever made, with critics praising its deeply rooted lore. The first game has sold over 2.37 million copies and spawned two sequels, Dark Souls II, which was released in March 2014, and Dark Souls III in 2016. • Will appeal to fans of Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, The Witcher and dark fantasy in general. • New Dark Souls DLC due for release later this year.