Quick Summary
- dark Horse Comics announced a new four-issue comic series, cyberpunk 2077: Chrome, set to release in January 2026.
- This is the 13th official comic release in the Cyberpunk franchise and features classic horror elements rather than traditional cyberpunk themes.
- The story follows four friends-featuring a netrunner,a graffiti artist,an aspiring rockerboy,and an autotechie-exploring a haunted landfill site in Night City.
- Creative team includes Doug Wagner (writer), Tommaso Bennato (artist), Rico Renzi (colorist), and Frank Cvetkovic (letterer).
- The series combines slasher horror conventions with Cyberpunk’s futuristic setting.
- All issues will be canon within the expanded Cyberpunk universe. Dark Horse plans to publish collected editions after completion of the series run.
- Pre-orders for Issue #1 begin on September 26, with availability through local stores and digital platforms.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The upcoming Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome reflects an interesting evolution within transmedia storytelling by embracing hybrid genres like horror within established sci-fi narratives. for fans of the Cyberpunk universe, diversifying beyond corporate conflict offers fresh perspectives while maintaining canon authenticity. With a globally growing audience for comics that mix thematic diversity with strong visuals and lore expansion, this series could further solidify CD Projekt Red’s brand influence.
For India-a market witnessing increasing interest in global pop culture-the localization or wider availability of such material could enhance exposure to experimental storytelling formats. While niche currently, such crossovers present opportunities for fueling India’s still-developing graphic novel scene through original stories inspired by both regional myths and international styles.
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