Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal, and Atari recently announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, and Bit Bot Media is expanding the universe of the iconic video game franchise even more with its upcoming graphic novel, Thief: Pulse of Promise
Launching soon on BackerKit, Thief: Pulse of Promise takes place between Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age. The graphic novel is illustrated by Emanuele Ercolani and Gianluca Papi, and lettered by Jeremiah Lambert
Thief: Pulse of Promise follows master thief Garrett as a seemingly straightforward heist draws him into forgotten Keeper secrets, strange powers hidden beneath the City, and a mysterious young boy whose fate may shape the future. Featuring appearances by fan-favorites such as Artemus and Father Karras, this all-new adventure bridges a pivotal chapter in Garrett’s life leading to the Age of Metal
The upcoming Thief: Pulse of Promise graphic novel and collectibles BakerKit campaign will offer three editions: the Standard Hardcover Edition, with a cover by Ercolani; the Limited Hardcover Edition, with a cover by Claudio Mastronardi; and the Deluxe Hardcover Edition, with a cover by Tyler Kirkham. Backers will receive a collectible slipcase and bonus content, including concept artwork and other behind-the-scenes insights
The Beat can exclusively reveal Mastronardi’s cover for the Thief: Pulse of Promise Limited Hardcover Edition, seen below
In addition to the book itself, the Thief BackerKit will also feature a new soundtrack composed by Celldweller and featuring voiceover from Stephen Russell. Collectibles on offer will include a limited-edition Garrett statue, a Garrett plush, exclusive art prints, t-shirts, and more
“Thief remains one of the most influential and beloved stealth game franchises ever created,” said Viola. “Every aspect ofPulse of Promise was developed in close collaboration with Eidos-Montréal to help ensure the story, characters, factions, and world align with what longtime fans would expect from this era of Garrett’s life. We wanted this to feel like a genuine standalone chapter between The Dark Project andThe Metal Age.”
“Thief isn’t just a masterclass in stealth gameplay, it’s one of the most innovative and influential modern dark fantasy stories, period,” said Frank O’Connor, Bit Bot Creative Director and former Franchise Creative Director forHalo and Perfect Dark. “It’s an honor to witness to the expansion of that storytelling and narrative evolution in graphic novel format, and I’m genuinely enthralled to see what the world thinks of Garrett’s next cynical outlook on what it means to thrive, survive and purloin interesting swag in Thief: Pulse of Promise.”
Fans who reserve on the BackerKit pre-launch page prior to the campaign going live will receive a limited edition, custom-minted Thief coin with their rewards
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