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{{about|the comic|the unrealised game concept that it is based on|MediEvil 3: Fate's Arrow}} | {{about|the comic|the unrealised game concept that it is based on|MediEvil 3: Fate's Arrow}} | ||
{{Infobox publication | {{Infobox publication | ||
|image = | |image = MediEvilTheGamePrequel-CoverArt.jpeg | ||
|author= [[Chris Sorrell]]<br>[[Jason Wilson]] | |author= [[Chris Sorrell]]<br>[[Jason Wilson]] | ||
|pages=48 | |pages=48 | ||
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|published=October 25, 2019 (Digital Deluxe)<br>December 3, 2019 (Titan Comics)<br>April 1, 2021 (Editoriale Cosmo) | |published=October 25, 2019 (Digital Deluxe)<br>December 3, 2019 (Titan Comics)<br>April 1, 2021 (Editoriale Cosmo) | ||
|language=English (Digital Deluxe, Titan Comics)<br>Italian (Digital Deluxe, Editoriale Cosmo)<br>German (Digital Deluxe)<br>French (Digital Deluxe) | |language=English (Digital Deluxe, Titan Comics)<br>Italian (Digital Deluxe, Editoriale Cosmo)<br>German (Digital Deluxe)<br>French (Digital Deluxe) | ||
|tagline = Some things never die! | |||
|publisher=Titan Comics (English)<br>Editoriale Cosmo (Italian) | |publisher=Titan Comics (English)<br>Editoriale Cosmo (Italian) | ||
|binding=Hardback | |binding=Hardback | ||
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|serials = CUSA-16012 (America)<br>CUSA-16078 (Europe) | |serials = CUSA-16012 (America)<br>CUSA-16078 (Europe) | ||
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'''''MediEvil: The Game Prequel''''', also known as '''''MediEvil: The Comic Prequel'''''<ref name="Amazon">{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/MediEvil-Chris-Sorrell/dp/1787734196/|site=Amazon|title=MediEvil|published=December 3, 2019}}</ref>, '''''MediEvil: Fate's Arrow'''''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/gunncomics/status/1162379594101641216|title=‘MediEvil: Fate’s Arrow.’|author=Jason Wilson|published=16 August 2019|site=Twitter}}</ref>, as well as '''''MediEvil: The Battle of Gallowmere''''' in Italy,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.editorialecosmo.it/product/product-9976/|title=MEDIEVIL – LA BATTAGLIA DI GALLOWMERE|site=Editoriale Cosmo}}</ref> is a one-shot comic that serves both as a direct sequel to ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' and a prequel to ''[[MediEvil]]''. A digital animated version of the comic was released on October 25, 2019 as part of the ''Digital Deluxe'' edition of the ''[[MediEvil (2019)|MediEvil]]''[[MediEvil (2019)| remake]]. A physical hardback edition was released on December 3, 2019 by Titan Comics, with some retailers stocking it early. | |||
==Official description== | ==Official description== | ||
''MediEvil: The Comic Prequel'' tells the story of [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] after the ending of ''MediEvil 2''. Travelling back in time Sir Dan encounters his original, living self and (re)experiences the events leading up to the legendary battle in which he first lost his life. He must work with some old friends and battle some old foes if he is to save his kingdom and seal his status as the Hero of [[Gallowmere]].<ref name="Amazon"/> | ''MediEvil: The Comic Prequel'' tells the story of [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] after the ending of ''MediEvil 2''. Travelling back in time Sir Dan encounters his original, living self and (re)experiences the events leading up to the legendary battle in which he first lost his life. He must work with some old friends and battle some old foes if he is to save his kingdom and seal his status as the Hero of [[Gallowmere]].<ref name="Amazon"/> | ||
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===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
{{See also|MediEvil 3: Fate's Arrow}} | {{See also|MediEvil 3: Fate's Arrow}} | ||
Development began some time in 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jason Wilson|site=Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/GunnComics/status/1135631988482875396|published=Jun 3, 2019}}</ref> after [[Jason Wilson]], who served as Lead Artist and Game Designer on the original ''MediEvil'', was approached by [[George Weising]], Senior Managing Producer on the ''MediEvil'' remake, about working on an animated prequel comic that would accompany the remade game. | Development began some time in 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jason Wilson|site=Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/GunnComics/status/1135631988482875396|published=Jun 3, 2019}}</ref> after [[Jason Wilson]], who served as Lead Artist and Game Designer on the original ''MediEvil'', was approached by [[George Weising]], Senior Managing Producer on the ''MediEvil'' remake, about working on an animated prequel comic that would accompany the remade game. Wilson then asked [[Chris Sorrell]], the Producer on the original ''MediEvil'', to work with him on the comic.<ref name="PREVIEWSWorld">{{cite web|site=PREVIEWSworld|title=Dead Man Dan Returns In MediEvil Graphic Novel|published=September 17, 2019|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/234752-Dead-Man-Dan-Returns-In-MediEvil-Graphic-Novel}} | ||
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