It has been some time since we last saw <em>The Witcher</em>‘s Geralt in a video game, but the character’s video game interpretation has returned in a completely new way. While we still have a bit of time before the release of The Witcher 4 or the rumored new DLC for The Witcher 3, fans will not be left without something to engage with in the meantime.

Today marks the return of the comic series The Witcher: Blood Stone with the release of its second issue on March 11. Unlike most versions of the The Witcher franchise, Blood Stone is specifically based on the continuity established in the CD Projekt Red video games. Blood Stone will be a four-part miniseries, with the third and fourth issues set to arrive in April and May.

The Witcher: Blood Stone Returns Today (March 11)

Issue 2 Is Hitting Store Shelves

The Witcher comics from publisher Dark Horse have a long history, starting in 2014, ahead of The Witcher 3‘s release in 2015. Over a decade of comics can seem overwhelming, but the series has been consistently divided into individual arcs of four or five issues, making it easy to jump in at virtually any point without worrying about overarching storytelling. This time around, Geralt finds himself involved in a narrative surrounding a dwarven mine and a nearby town.

Blood Stone is written by Daniel Freedman, known for Birdking and Kali, and illustrated by Plus Bak, who worked on Slightly Exaggerated and Godfather of Hell. Fans of CDPR comics may also recognize colorist Roman Titov, who previously contributed to Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams.

This Is One For Fans Of The Witcher Video Games

The Geralt You Know & Love

To some extent, Geralt remains true to his character, and the portrayals of him in the books, video games, and Netflix series share many fundamental traits. However, fans of the games likely have a specific image of Geralt in mind, and Blood Stone adheres closely to that.

The comics maintain a shared visual design for Geralt, depicting him as he appears in the games after having undergone the character development found in the books. Despite the episodic format and his tendency to be aloof, he is significantly different from the version presented in the earliest short stories.

For those who prefer not to rush out to purchase Blood Stone, the story will also be available in a collected trade paperback later this year. Hopefully, we will also receive updates regarding The Witcher 3 DLC by then.

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