Fans of Dark Souls and dark fantasy alike are in for a real treat, as the franchise has announced a terrifying new spinoff from Titan Comics. Set within the brutal, lore-rich universe of FromSoftware’s Dark Souls (one of gaming’s most influential and punishing sagas), this is one release fans can’t afford to miss.
Titan Comics has officially announced the upcoming series Dark Souls: Mother of the Mourning, set within the same universe as the beloved video game franchise. The comic will be written by George Mann and illustrated by Mann House, with the first issue hitting comic shelves on December 3, 2025.
Fans can get an early glimpse at the series through a preview of issue #1 above, while the main cover and variant covers are showcased below.
Inside Dark Souls: Mother of the Mourning (What Fans Can Expect)
The Knights of Mourning Gamble Everything on a Haunting Hero
Fans can go into Dark Souls: Mother of the Mourning expecting the series to lean heavily into the fantasy and horror elements that define the franchise, making it one of the darkest chapters in the saga yet. Readers can also rest easy knowing Mann and House are returning, bringing their experience from Dark Souls: The Willow King to faithfully expand the universe.
For those wondering exactly what they can expect from the series, they can find the synopsis for issue #1 below:
Hope is a fleeting feeling for the Knights of Mourning. But the knightly order are willing to bet everything on their last chance of salvation.
In search of a hero to rekindle the flame, these knights turn to the Mother of Lilies, a soulless mummified saint with legends about her ability to restore balance to the world.
The knights believe that her lost soul will resurrect her and bring them their sought-after champion to guide them to solace. But madness looms in every knight’s mind and this long-awaited goal might not be what it once seemed…
Dark Souls: Mother of the Mourning Redefines Horror in the Franchise
Dark Souls: Mother of the Mourning #1 is Available December 3, 2025
The series’ focus on horror sets this chapter apart, giving it the potential to stand out within the Dark Souls saga. With the franchise’s twisted, gothic landscapes and lore-rich world, the story provides the perfect canvas for terrifying encounters and psychological dread. It will undoubtedly push the boundaries of its fantasy setting while remaining true to the atmosphere that has defined the series for years.
The enigmatic Mother of Lilies also promises to be central to the series’ horror, described as a “soulless mummified saint.” Her presence hints at a sinister influence over the Knights of Mourning, potentially driving them toward madness. This adds a chilling psychological layer to the story, amplifying the franchise’s signature tension surrounding the haunting consequences of seeking salvation in a cursed world.
Fans can also expect the horror to extend far beyond the psychological. Mother of the Mourning is steeped in dark, bloody imagery and grotesque, gothic visuals, as evident in the preview and variant covers. This makes the series not just a continuation but an epic expansion of Dark Souls’ universe, exploring the horror/fantasy genre within the franchise’s unforgettable atmosphere.
Dark Souls: Mother of the Mourning #1 is available December 3, 2025, from Titan Comics!