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Darkest Dungeon: an original graphic novel

Darkest Dungeon: an original graphic novel

From Red Hook Studios and Vault Comics comes an original canon graphic novel set in the world of Darkest Dungeon.
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Darkest Dungeon logo, with a flaming torch emblem and red gothic lettering. Below it: "The Original Canon Graphic Novel." The standard edition hardcover shows a group of grim, armored adventurers in red and purple tones. Next to it is a black limited Deluxe edition with the same artwork embossed and an orange torch emblem in the center. Text beside the books reads: "Experience an original canon graphic novel tale in standard or limited Deluxe editions!" A red banner reads: "Glory and honor to that ragged band, whose triumph healed the world. But the light of redemption casts deep, jagged shadows..." "The gothic roguelike RPG Darkest Dungeon plunged us into the depths, scouring and testing our will to fight against the darkness. Its sequel, Darkest Dungeon II, challenged us once again, brandishing delicate hope in the face of unspeakable horrors." Two sample interior pages show violent, red-lit combat. A rider on a dark horse is struck down, and a hooded, scarf-wrapped hero walks through a ruined graveyard. "Now, from the combined madness of Red Hook Studios and Vault Comics comes a brand new canon graphic novel in the Darkest Dungeon universe, set just after the events of the second installment." "From horror enthusiasts to long-time fans of the games, expect to be treated to graphic novel storytelling at its best—a new adventure, unrelenting in the face of unending darkness. Join our ensemble of rough but unbroken heroes as they descend once more into the unknown." A final red banner reads: "And from that tenebrous prison, a new malignity whispers to the covetous, scratching its broken nails against the thrumming stone... ...of the Darkest Dungeon."
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Header: "The Story," in red gothic lettering on a weathered teal panel. Illustration: A brooding hero stands in a graveyard surrounded by bare, twisted trees under a glowing red-orange sky. He wears a long black coat with a fur collar and a heavy buckled belt, and a crimson scarf covers the lower half of his face. Dark leaves and embers swirl around him. "The world, such as it is, narrowly avoided corruption and ruin thanks to the sacrifices of a band of heroes. But when a familiar threat reawakens, these troubled adventurers must come together once more to prevent an unspeakable evil from being unleashed on the world. Having each found new purpose, even happiness, is it folly for our heroes to cast peace aside in hopes of settling old grudges? Or would any peace be hollow in a world where an enemy who wronged them still roams and threatens to spread fresh wickedness?"




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Header: The Expedition


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Pay Over Time

Pledges over $90USD total are eligible for BackerKit's Pay Over Time feature. Pay Over Time gives you the choice to break your pledge into smaller payments spread over the 4 months after the campaign concludes. If you'd like to Pay Over Time, simply select this option at check-out. The first charge will be applied after the close of the campaign, and you will receive your Backer Survey once your final payment has been completed in January or February 2027 (date pending actual close of campaign).

Tiers that are automatically eligible for pay-over-time include Darkest tiers and above. Other tiers may be eligible if your total pledge cost (tier plus any add-ons) is equal or greater to $90USD, not including fees or shipping.

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Shipping and Timelines

Please see below for our reward delivery estimates. We strive to meet and exceed our timeline goals to deliver all of your rewards to you as soon as possible.

      October (November?) 2026: Pending any overtime... the campaign concludes!
      February 2027: Surveys sent to Backers (including all Pay Over Time backers)
      Summer 2027: Production of all books and items have been completed and are ready for fulfillment.
      Winter 2027: All fulfillment completed 

In order to ensure the best rates in a volatile market, shipping for this project will be charged after the end of the campaign (prior to fulfillment). Please note that the following rate ranges are general estimates. Final rates can only be calculated based on the weight of your reward package and any add-ons, and are subject to change. We'll endeavor to lower these rates whenever possible. 

Estimated shipping rates*
  • USA:  $18+ USD
  • Canada, UK, EU: $35+ USD
  • Rest of World:  $50+ USD 

*The cost of shipping-related taxes, VAT, and any other duties or fees are not included in the cost of your pledge. All applicable shipping charges will be charged later, closer to fulfillment, during the Pledge Management phase.

When your complete order is ready to ship, you will be notified via BackerKit's Pledge Manager. You'll be charged shipping at that time, and will receive an email notification with which to track your package.
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About the team


John Lees is an award-winning writer from Glasgow, Scotland. He is best known for his work on folk horror mystery And Then Emily Was Gone, with artist Iain Laurie, coming-of-age horror comedy The Nasty featuring artist Adam Cahoon, and hard-boiled Glasgow crime saga Sink, drawn by Alex Cormack.  
 
John’s other credits include Hotell, The Crimson Cage, The Standard, Grawlgore & Shanks, Mountainhead, and a story for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe. His most recent release was Orla!, a romcom/creature feature mash-up, working with artist Sally Cantirino. 

Maan House is an Uruguayan comic book artist and illustrator specializing in horror and dark fantasy. He has collaborated with several premier publishers, lending his art to cult franchises and acclaimed titles such as Dark Souls: The Willow King, Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning, 30 Days of Night, The Cemeterians, Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft. His work has also earned him a Ringo Award nomination for Best Cover Artist. 

Chris Bourassa is the Creative/Art Director and Co-Founder of Red Hook Studios where he works on the Darkest Dungeon game series. Chris' children do not care that he has spoken about art, entrepreneurship and character design the world over. Nor do they properly appreciate that he has been a professional art director and concept artist for 25 years, and often times has to take out the recycling even though it's not his job. He loves all things dark and macabre, gunpla, boxing, and Batman. His favourite game is Thief 2. 
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About Red Hook & Vault


Red Hook is an independent game development studio founded in 2013 by veteran creators Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman. The company was established based upon a shared love of making unforgettable and original games. 

Vault is a critically acclaimed entertainment company that curates bold new science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories across a variety of media including novels, graphic novels, comics, and tabletop games.

This campaign was produced by the Vault Crowdfunding team with video by Lucia Retamales (featuring voice performances by Wayne June and music/SFX from the Darkest Dungeon game series optimized by Power Up Audio's Jeff T.), as well as support and direction from Greg, Chris, and Red Hook's many terrific creatives. We also deeply thank our BackerKats and the devs for the amazing Dark Mode customization they've provided, and thanks for additional marketing support from Vala Marketing.



Questions about the campaign? Please check out the Darkest Dungeon BackerKit FAQ, chat live with the team and fellow fans on the Vault Discord, or reach out to us directly at [email protected].


If you believe that this project is not in compliance with BackerKit’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service, you can file a report by sending a message via this link: Report this project

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