Dark Horse Comics, CD PROJEKT RED, and Andrzej Sapkowski announced plans to release The Witcher: The Edge of the World, another story from Sapkowski’s short story collection.
The Witcher: The Edge of the World is adapted by writer Magdalena Salki and artist Tommaso Bennato.
Work is hard to come by for Geralt. And for his bardic traveling companion, Dandelion, the doldrum of the road is not a worthy subject for his rhymes or ballads. As they travel to the edge of the known world, townsfolk speak of many stories, but it seems that’s all they are-recitals of monsters and superstition-until a man follows Geralt with news of a devil scavenging the local fields. Get rid of the beast, but under no circumstances is it to be killed. Only how can Geralt hunt the creature, when there are no such things as devils?
“The Edge of the World is one of my favourite Witcher stories,” admits Salik in a press release. “Why? Because of its characters who are diverse and counter-intuitive. Everyone has some ideas about devils or pixies – say farewell to them. In this story Sapkowski plays with your established notions about heroes and villains; and plot twists as well. For me it’s one of the wisest short stories ever, going far beyond typical fantasy quest versions of this scenario. There is all we love about The Witcher: jokes, quest, a lot of action, captivating characters. But apart from that there is also a strong message which leaves you both amused and pondering. In other words – enjoy and expect the unexpected.”
The Witcher: The Edge of the World arrives on December 17, 2024 with a cover price of $17.99.
