Dark Horse Comics is bringing Halo back, at least the out-of-print graphic novel that launched the videogame series into comics. Set for release August 11, 2021, the 128-page graphic novel includes four stories from creators Jay Faerber, Simon Bisley, Ed Lee, and Moebius.
Wait. Moebius!?
So what doe sit include?
Four classic Halo stories that expand the deep lore of the Halo universe told by some of the finest creators in comic-book history. Artist Simon Bisley and writer Lee Hammock give us the central tale titled “The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor.” Award-winning mangaka Tsutomu Nihei writes and draws a tale of Sgt. Johnson’s epic escape in “Breaking Quarantine”. Ed Lee, Andrew Robinson, and Jay Faerber team up on a story of technology in the 26th century with “Armor Testing.” Finally, Brett Lewis and the world-renowned artist Jean “Moebius” Giraud round out this one-of-a-kind Halo experience with a story that showcases humanity’s plight against the Covenant from a unique civilian perspective in “Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa.”
For more on this news, check out the official Dark Horse press release below.
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (April 16, 2021)—Dark Horse Books is proud to present the legendary graphic novel that introduced Halo to the world of comics—back in print for the first time in over a decade! Experience Halo from some of comic’s top creators including Jay Faerber, Simon Bisley, Ed Lee, and Moebius!
This book includes four classic Halo stories that expand the deep lore of the Halo universe. Artist Simon Bisley and writer Lee Hammock give us the central tale titled “The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor.” Award-winning mangaka Tsutomu Nihei writes and draws a tale of Sgt. Johnson’s epic escape in “Breaking Quarantine”. Ed Lee, Andrew Robinson, and Jay Faerber team up on a story of technology in the 26th century with “Armor Testing.” Finally, Brett Lewis and the world-renowned artist Jean “Moebius” Giraud round out this one-of-a-kind Halo experience with a story that showcases humanity’s plight against the Covenant from a unique civilian perspective in “Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa.”
The Halo Graphic Novel trade paperback will be available everywhere books are sold August 11, 2021. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. The Halo Graphic Novel will retail for $19.99.
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