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Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1 Covers Revealed

Titan Comics has revealed the covers for Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1. Written by Gregory Widen, creator and screenwriter of the original Highlander movie, with art by Szymon Kudranski, this highly anticipated comic series is based on Gregory Widen’s original script and reveals the original vision behind the timeless classic.

This lavishly illustrated comic tells the story of the immortal Connor MacLeod as he lives through the centuries facing off against rivals for the mysterious prize.

Based on Widen’s original script, this volume presents the story as you’ve never seen it before.

Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1 features covers by Gerardo Zaffino, photo by Lee Binding, Szymon Kudranski, Claudia Gironi, original poster by Brian Bysouth, a blank sketch, and variations including virgin cardstock and foil covers.

  • A dramatic illustration featuring a figure standing triumphantly with a sword, surrounded by lightning bolts, set against a backdrop of a city skyline and a large face above, representing a character from the Highlander story.
  • A dramatic poster for the film 'Highlander' featuring a man in a trench coat standing with a sword, surrounded by lightning and contrasting colors of blue and red.
  • Artwork for 'Highlander' featuring a dramatic scene between two characters, with the title prominently displayed at the top.
  • A dramatic illustration for the film 'Highlander', featuring a man with a distressed expression and a sword, standing in an urban setting with a ghostly skull figure looming behind him.
  • Cover of the screenplay 'Highlander' with a purple background featuring the title in stylized white font and the subtitle 'There Can Be Only One.'
  • A dramatic illustration depicting a figure in a long coat, raising a sword and surrounded by blue lightning, with a large intense face in the background and a city skyline at night.
  • Cover art for 'Highlander: The Original Screenplay' featuring a dramatic illustration of a man with long hair embracing a woman with blonde hair, set against abstract colorful backgrounds.
  • A distressed man in a coat, holding a sword, stands in a dimly lit room with a city skyline visible through the window. A ghostly skull figure looms behind him, illuminated by blue light.
  • An illustrated movie poster for 'Highlander', featuring a man with a distressed expression holding a sword, with a ghostly skull figure looming behind him against a city skyline.

The Legendary Saga returns in Highlander: The Original Screenplay Graphic Novel!

Titan Comics has announced Highlander: The Original Screenplay, a striking new graphic novel adaptation based on the original script by writer Gregory Widen, arriving in bookstores and comic shops on November 17, 2026.

This lavishly illustrated volume, art by Szymon Kudranski, presents the immortal saga of Connor MacLeod as it was first imagined – long before it became a cult-defining cinematic classic. Spanning centuries of history, epic duels, and shadowed rivalries, Highlander: The Original Screenplay follows Connor’s journey across eras as he faces other immortals in a deadly contest for a mysterious and ultimate prize.

Returning to the story’s roots, the graphic novel offers fans a rare chance to experience Widen’s original narrative vision in full, capturing the mythic scale, tragic romance, and operatic violence that made Highlander a cultural touchstone.

With dynamic artwork and a cinematic sense of scope, Highlander: The Original Screenplay stands as both a celebration of the franchise’s origins and a thrilling new entry point for readers discovering the immortal legend for the first time.

Highlander: The Original Screenplay is on sale November 17, 2026! Pre-order it from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, local comic shops and bookstores, and more.