HIGHLANDER: THE ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY #1 — COVERS REVEALED ⋆ First Comics News

THE BELOVED 80S CULT CLASSIC HIGHLANDER RETURNS TO COMICS

Based on Gregory Widen’s original script, this comic series presents the story as you’ve never seen it before!

Written by Gregory Widen, creator and screenwriter of the original Highlander movie, with art by Szymon Kudranski, this highly anticipated comic series is based on Gregory Widen’s original script and reveals the original vision behind the timeless classic.

See below for full details and the covers for the debut issue.

HIGHLANDER: THE ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY #1 goes on sale at comic shops and digital platforms on December 2, 2026. Pre-order from your local comic shop and Forbidden Planet for UK & Europe.

Click the download button below to access the covers. They are available for immediate use on your media outlet/blog.

Please note that the Gerardo Zaffino cover has yet to be revealed
and is coming soon.

HIGHLANDER | Official Trailer Restored in 4K
Starring Christopher Lambert & Sean Connery

About the new comic series:

HIGHLANDER: THE ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY #1 (OF 4)
(W) Gregory Widen
(A) Szymon Kudransky
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $4.99, On Sale December 2, 2026

Based on the original story by writer Gregory Widen, Highlander: The Original Screenplay presents the original vision for the timeless classic.

This lavishly illustrated comic tells the story of the immortal Connor MacLeod as he lives through the centuries facing off against rivals for the mysterious prize.

Based on Gregory Widen’s original script, this volume presents the story as you’ve never seen it before.

CVR A GERARDO ZAFFINO
CVR B PHOTO LEE BINDING
CVR C SZYMON KUDRANSKI
CVR D CLAUDIA GIRONI
CVR E ORIGINAL POSTER BRIAN BYSOUTH
CVR F COLOR BLANK SKETCH
CVR G GERARDO ZAFFINO INKS VIRGIN CARDSTOCK
CVR H FOIL GERARDO ZAFFINO
CVR I SZYMON KUDRANSKI VIRGIN CARDSTOCK
CVR J FOIL CLAUDIA GIRONI
CVR K ORIGINAL POSTER BRIAN BYSOUTH VIRGIN CARDSTOCK
CVR L FOIL ORIGINAL POSTER BRIAN BYSOUTH