Crystal Dynamics & Dark Horse Bring Lara Croft Back To Comics

Lara Croft’s adventures in comics were a massive part of your fandom throughout the years. With fans in mind, Crystal Dynamics and Dark Horse Comics are extra excited to announce a partnership that will bring Lara back to print in the world of comics. The new series will debut after the release of Tomb Raider on March 5.

The collaboration kicks off through a team-up on Tomb Raider: The Beginning. This will mark the first installment in the comic book series, and is a prequel to the events in Tomb Raider. Written by lead game writer Rhianna Pratchett, fans can get their hands on the book when they pre-order Tomb Raider at Best Buy in the US, and other participating retailers worldwide.

“The bold new vision of the game demanded we bring an equally fresh approach to the comics,” said Dave Marshall, editor at Dark Horse. “We’re excited for Tomb Raider fans to experience a new side of Lara Croft as they accompany her on the earliest parts of her first adventure.”

Told through a 48-page, six-part hardcover omnibus, Tomb Raider: The Beginning tells the tale of how the Endurance crew came together for their fateful mission. Originally intended to be the latest feature in Dr. James Whitman’s successful archaeology show, Whitman’s World, the eclectic crew faces trials and tribulations even before setting sail.

“Whilst penning Lara’s origins story for the game I had lots of ideas about the world she and the other characters inhabited, and the story behind their voyage: it was great to be able to flesh out the world of Tomb Raider and work with the talented team at Dark Horse to bring Lara Croft back to comics,” said Rhianna Pratchett.”

Interested in an exclusive look at Tomb Raider: The Beginning? Check out the scenic cover by Tomb Raider art director Brian Horton above, and head on over to their official Facebook page for a taste of what’s to come via four (non-sequential) interior pages.

The pages showcased give a spattering of what you can expect in the book, be it action, flashbacks, or quiet insight into the Endurance crew.

Enjoy your peek!

I'm loving that cover. It's striking.

Thanks, Tom!