Fans of the bestselling Soul Reaver videogame series will be able to discover the franchise’s untold backstory in an all-new, original graphic novel titled Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise is live on Kickstarter and fully funded. The project is being helmed by writers Joshua Viola and Angie Hodapp, with interior art by Juan Samu, letters by Jeremiah Lambert, covers by Dave Rapoza and Aaron Lovett, with additional art by Jonny Bush and Ninja Jo. Brent Friedman is providing narrative guidance alongside creative direction and input from Crystal Dynamics, including never-before-seen ideas and elements from unreleased Soul Reaver lore.   

Arriving in time for the 25^th Anniversary of the release of the original Soul Reaver game, the publication of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise will mark the first official new Soul Reaver narrative in two decades, since 2003’s Legacy of Kain: Defiance.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise delves into Raziel’s past as a human Sarafan warrior and his transformation into a vampire lieutenant under Kain. The story introduces new characters, including a mysterious vampire with deep connections to Raziel and Kain. This compelling tale explores and expands the existing canon while answering long-standing questions.

We have a exclusive look at Rapoza’s creation process for the cover and back it now!