Diablo: Dawn of Hatred Expands the Lore of Sanctuary

Blizzard Entertainment has established a very rich and detailed mythology in the various Diablo games, and now that mythology is expanding into the comic book realm once more. Titan Comics has partnered with Blizzard to kick off a new four-issue series called Diablo: Dawn of Hatred.

IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below:

Diablo: Dawn of Hatred is written by Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe), drawn by Daniele Serra (Hellraiser Anthology), and colored by Jovanna Plata (The Black Monday Murders). The first issue features covers by Adam Gorham, Nick Marinknovich, Dev Pramanik, and Andrea Olimpieri.

Here’s the official description for the series:

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 Akakrat, Derris must either save the holy man…or watch his tribe be cut down.

Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1 will be released on April 22, 2026. You can preorder a copy through Titan Comics or at your local comic shop.

Elsewhere in the franchise, Blizzard recently held a 30th anniversary spotlight for the Diablo franchise, where we learned the Warlock class is being added to both Diablo 2: Resurrected and Diablo IV.

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