The latest comic exploration of the beloved Dune franchise comes in the form of Dune: Edge of a Crysknife: Hiding among Harkonnens, coming this July at BOOM! Studios.
The Dune Universe expands! Published by BOOM! Studios, the new one-shot comic Dune: Edge of a Crysknife from Brian Herbert (the son of Dune creator Frank Herbert) and long-time collaborator Kevin J. Anderson, alongside artist Simone Ragazzoni, delves into lesser-known regions of the iconic Dune mythos.
The official synopsis for the comic reads: Discover the origins of Shadout Mapes! In the sands of Arrakis, the Fremen plan to strike at the heart of Governor Dmitiri Harkonnen’s spice operation. But not all paths to sabotage run the same, as a young Shadout Mapes discovers going undercover!
The full creative team consists of:
- Writers: Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
- Illustrator: Simone Ragazzoni
- Colorist: Dan Jackson; Color Assists: Riccardo Giardina
- Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Preview Pages from ‘Dune: Edge of a Crysknife: Hiding among Harkonnens #1’
We’re delighted to share with you a number of preview pages from the upcoming comic. Let’s start with the main cover art by Raymond Swanland, followed by variant covers from acclaimed illustrators Juan Samu (Marvel Action: Black Panther) and Justine Florentino (Grim).
Dune: Edge of a Crysknife: Hiding among Harkonnens #1 goes on sale in comic stores on July 2, 2025. Digital copies can be purchased from numerous content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.
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