Horizon Zero Dawn Vol 2 Liberation Graphic Novel

A brand new graphic novel expanding upon the story of the epic video game Horizon Zero Dawn, and its highly anticipated sequel, Horizon Forbidden West. Horizon: a far-future Earth full of epic natural beauty and forgotten ruins, where awe-inspiring, animal-like machines are the dominant species and humans struggle to survive in pre-industrial tribes. Set during the events of Horizon Zero Dawn, Erend and Aloy are on the hunt for the killer of an important member of the Oseram tribe, fending off deadly machines along the way. As the hunt progresses, Erend reveals the sweeping tale of the liberation of Meridian, and how his sister, Ersa, Captain of the Carja Vanguard, was murdered.

This story is set during the events of Horizon Zero Dawn. Aloy’s search for answers led her to Meridian, where she helped Erend bring Dervahl to justice. Soon after, she learned that the Eclipse cult had a base in the northern ruins of Maker’s End. But just as she set out to find it, Erend requested her aid yet again. An Oseram trader has been murdered near Pitchcliff. And Korl, an old associate of Dervahl’s, was spotted near the scene. Erend is determined to bring this dangerous fugitive to justice…

TITAN COMICS and GUERRILLA GAMES are proud to announce an all-new graphic novel set after the events of the critically acclaimed, award-winning video game Horizon Zero Dawn! A new adventure with Talanah and Aloy awaits! Horizon: a far-future Earth full of epic natural beauty and forgotten ruins, where awe-inspiring, animal-like machines are the dominant species and humans struggle to survive in pre-industrial tribes. In the aftermath of a titanic battle that almost laid waste to the capital city of Meridian, Talanah, one of the greatest machine-hunters in the land, struggles to find her place in the rebuilding effort. Making matters worse, Aloy, her trusted friend and confidant, has disappeared. When a new threat emerges in the hinterlands, she must decide how best to serve her tribe, her friends, and herself.

Aloy’s next epic adventure in the world of Horizon Zero Dawn! Discover a world of lush, natural beauty remade after a global cataclysm. Massive, animal-like machines rule as the dominant species, while humans live on in pre-industrial tribes, fighting for their survival. Set during the events of the Horizon Zero Dawn game, Aloy joins her friend Erend on the hunt for a dangerous associate of his beloved sister’s murderer. Along the way, Erend narrates the sweeping tale of the Liberation of Meridian, revealing how his sister prevailed against all odds only to earn the wrath of one of the most brilliant and vengeful warriors of the Oseram tribe. Scripted by Anne Toole, who won the Writer’s Guild award for her work on the original game, and illustrated by new acclaimed artist Elmer Damaso (Robotech: Remix). "A comic that anyone can enjoy, leaving the unfamiliar reader with the itch to start playing Horizon Zero Dawn." Bleeding Cool Collects Horizon Zero Dawn: Liberation #1-4.

With the help of a mysterious recluse named Amadis, Talanah has set out to end the threat of the new strain of hunter-killer machine – a Clawstrider. As they tracked it, an old enemy got in the way. Kyran, a rogue Lodge member arrived without permission to seek its reward. The hunter-killer ambushed Kyran and his cronies atop a cliff. When Talanah and Amadis managed to force the machine over the edge, Kyran ought to have been grateful. But now the greedy hunter has a new prize in mind.

Our story takes place a thousand years after a global cataclysm. Earth has been remade into a lush, thriving ecosystem, but with a new dominant species: the machines. These massive, animal-like robots fill the lands, oceans, and skies, serving as the guardians and enforcers of the revived natural order. New generations of humans formed into pre-industrial tribes, without knowledge of the doomed civilization that preceded them, that of the “Old Ones” – us. Little did they know that threats from the ancient world persisted, the greatest of which was HADES, a mysterious A.I. bent on wiping out all organic life. Bolstered by an army of misguided zealots and corrupted machines, it launched a massive assault on humanity’s largest tribe. After a desperate battle, HADES was defeated by Aloy, the greatest machine hunter of her age, and a coalition of faithful allies at the city of Meridian. Now Talanah, one of Aloy’s closest confidantes and the newly appointed Sunhawk of the Hunters Lodge, seeks a moment of respite after the epic struggle.

A thousand years after a global cataclysm, Earth has been remade into a lush, thriving ecosystem, but with a new dominant species: the machines. These massive, animal-like robots fills the land, oceans, and skies, serving as the guardians and enforcers of the revived natural order. New generations of humans live on in pre-industrial tribes, without knowledge of the doomed civilization that preceded them, that of the “Old Ones” – us. A hero known to all tribes, Alloy has defended them against deadly machines, infamous cults, vengeful insurgents and dangers from the ancient past. She achieved her greatest triumph defeating the rogue A.I. HADES, who sought to end all life on Earth. With Hades vanquished Aloy disappeared, her purpose and destination shrouded in mystery. Talanah was born to a family of noble hunters in Meridian, capital to the most powerful of Horizon’s tribes: the Carja. With Aloy’s help, Talanah was able to earn the title of Sunhawk, much to the chagrin of elitist Lodge members. In return she helped Aloy defeat HADES’ forces at Meridian. With her family’s legacy restored, Talanah reformed the Lodge, opening its ranks to all tribes. Despite achieving her life’s goal, however, restlessness began to gnaw at her heart. Dealing with Meridian’s bureaucrats and the troublesome remnants of the old Hunters Lodge elites failed to give her comfort, so she set out into the wilds, hoping to quell her restlessness with a contract to hunt a fearsome new machine – a Clawstrider. But the hunt proved more than she’d bargained for. Now, after recovering from an injury thanks to the aid of a mysterious hunter named Amadis, Talanah must end the threat of this hunter-killer machine. But that’s not her only problem. Kyran, a rogue Lodge member whom she denied the contract to, seeks its reward, unaware of the hunter-killer’s presence. Talanah is one of the few who understands the extent of the danger posed by this new strain of machine, thanks to a run-in with a good friend…

A brand-new comic series based on the award-winning game by Guerrilla. Aloy and Talanah return in a new story set after the events of the game! Nature has reclaimed the planet. Awe-inspiring machines dominate the land, as humanity fights for survival on this new earth. Co-created by one of the writers of Horizon Zero Dawn game Anne Toole.