DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED #1 ⋆ First Comics News

What happens when Akarat returns to life?

Written by Cullen Bunn and illustrated by Daniele Serra!

ON SALE APRIL 22ND 2026

DIABLO HAS RETURNED TO THE PAGE ONCE MORE

Titan Comics are thrilled to have partnered with video game devleoper Blizzard and produce a new four issue series, DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED – expanding on the lore of both the games and the previous comics.

Titan Comics are excited to now be able to share an ADVANCED REVIEW PDF of Issue #1

Written by Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe), drawn by Daniele Serra (Hellraiser Anthology), inked by Giusi Lo Piccolo, and colored by Jovanna Plata (The Black Monday Murders). The first issue features covers by Adam Gorham, Nick Marinknovich, Dev Pramanik, and Andrea Olimpieri.

Titan’s new comic series will explore the return of Akarat, the ancient legend whose teachings spawned the Zakarum faith, who has now risen from death.

Issue #1 hits comic shops on Wednesday April 22nd, 2026.

See below for more details about the comic series.

Please keep this advanced PDF to yourself, and do not share reviews until closer to release date.

DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED #1 (OF 4)
Format: Comic book
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Penciller: Daniele Serra
Inker: Giusi Lo Piccolo
Colorist: Jovanna Plata
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: April 22, 2026

Akarat, the ancient legend whose teachings spawned the Zakarum faith, has risen from death. He claims he has returned to spread peace, love, and the Light. His powers healed the leader of the Fox Tribe, and now the barbarians are amongst his most loyal followers.

All but Derris. Though his people have sworn themselves to Akarat and the Light, Derris knows that the cycle of violence consumes Sanctuary sooner or later – an opinion shared by the mysterious Vrexia, another skeptic swept up in Akarat’s caravan. But when assassins come to slaughter Akarat, Derris must either save the holy man… or watch his tribe be cut down.

Fans can pre-order from their local comic shop and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe:

COVER A: ADAM GORHAM
COVER B: NICK MARINKNOVICH
COVER C: DEV PRAMANIK
COVER E: BLANK SKETCH
COVER F: ADAM GORHAM – FOIL TRADE ($14.99)