Tyler Kirkham's Comic 'Final Boss' Being Made Into Video Game

Superstar creator Tyler Kirkham made his debut at Image Comics in 2025 with his action-packed series Final Boss. After a hugely successful launch at the publisher, the series is being adapted into a video game, launching in late 2028.

Described by publisher Image Comics as an “over-the-top adventure that’s a high-octane nod to classic action stories,” Final Boss follows Tommy Brazen, who uses his newfound powers for various paid enforcer gigs and street fights, only to uncover a past far more complex than he ever imagined. Bloody and inherently violent, the series was a massive breakout success at Image and one of the most celebrated of 2025. Naturally, it lends itself to video game treatment.

Tyler Kirkman himself is working on the project alongside Bit Bot Creative Director Frank O’Connor, the former Franchise Creative Director behind Halo and Perfect Dark, and Bit Bot co-owner Joshua Viola. The game’s original score will be composed by acclaimed musician and Bit Bot co-owner Celldweller.

“Final Boss was born from my love of classic arcade games, fighting games, action movies, and comics,” said Tyler Kirkham. “Working directly with Bit Bot allows us to translate that DNA into a video game that feels authentic to the comic while expanding the world in exciting new ways.”

“At its heart, Final Boss is about escalation,” said Frank O’Connor. “The gameplay mirrors the structure of the story. What begins as a cooperative street fight gradually narrows into a personal showdown. It’s a format that lets us combine two beloved genres while remaining completely faithful to the spirit of the comic.”

“One of the things that immediately excited us about Final Boss is that the comic already feels like a video game,” added Joshua Viola. “Tyler created a world that celebrates arcade brawlers, fighting games, comics, and action cinema. Rather than simply adapting those ideas, we’re building a game around them.”

Check out the official Steam description for the game down below:

What if your favorite ’80s arcade beat ’em up transformed into a modern 3D fighting game every time you reached a boss? Based on the hit Image Comics series Final Boss from acclaimed comic creator Tyler Kirkham, Final Boss is a genre-blending action experience that combines three distinct styles into one seamless adventure: retro pixel-art brawling, modern 3D fighting game combat, and animated comic book storytelling. Join Tommy Brazen and his allies as they battle through dangerous islands, forgotten deserts, criminal empires, and larger-than-life villains in a world inspired by the classic action games and comics that defined a generation. As Tommy’s mysterious powers awaken and the truth behind his family’s legacy begins to unfold, every fight brings him closer to uncovering a destiny far greater than he imagined. Fight solo or team up with up to three friends in local couch co-op as you play as Tommy, Rabak, Masked Vigilante, and Midnight Lily. Smash your way through hordes of enemies, survive environmental hazards, master new abilities, and prepare for the ultimate test waiting at the end of every stage. Because when the boss arrives, everything changes. The scrolling action gives way to a fully 3D one-on-one showdown where timing, skill, and strategy matter. Every stage introduces new mechanics during the beat ’em up sections and then challenges you to master them during an intense boss duel. In co-op, players can tag teammates into battle, creating a unique hybrid experience that combines the chaos of an arcade brawler with the precision of a competitive fighting game. Final Boss is a love letter to the golden age of gaming, reimagined for a new generation.

First look at the Final Boss fighting game: