Diablo Dawn Of Hatred #4 Cover Preview

 

COVER A: ABIGAIL HARDING

Derris has been on a rollercoaster ride. Although he distrusted Akarat, the Fox tribe embraced the prophet's teachings. Akarat showed Derris the life he could lead if the young warrior embraced the way of peace. But when danger threatened, Derris' defense of the tribe displeased the religious leader, who banished him from the Fox tribe. 

After surviving the horrors of the Boiling Plains, Derris hopes that his adoptive family will welcome him back. What will Derris find when he returns to the caravan? And how will the discovery affect his relationship with the beautiful assassin, Vrexia?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

Diablo Dawn Of Hatred #4 (OF 4)

Writer: Cullen Bunn

Artists: Daniele Serra, Giusi Lo Piccolo, Jovanna Plata

Publisher: Titan Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US

Release Date: July 29, 2026

 

 

Derris has carved a long and bloody path in his journey back to the Light. But as he and Vrexia get ever closer to Akarat, they’ll discover that the brighter the light, the darker the shadows left in its wake. However, have his teachings been misunderstood, or was this Akarat’s plan all along?

 

 

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COVER B: NICK MARINKOVICH

 

 

COVER C: ABIGAIL HARDING FOIL

COVER D - ABIGAIL HARDING VIRGIN CARDSTOCK

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For how this series started, see my review of Diablo Dawn of Hatred #1. 

Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #2 Cover Preview

 

COVER A: KELSEY RAMSAY

The Fox tribe have a good life now that Akarat walks among them. With the prophet to guide them, their chieftain believes they have a bright future ahead. But the Zakarum want their prophet back. 

Akarat may have given Derris a vision of the life he could have if he follows the prophet's ways. But is uniting the Children of Bul-Kathos a realistic goal? Or was Derris right to doubt the tribe's allegiance to the seer who once inspired the Zakarum to slaughter his ancestors?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

DIABLO DAWN OF HATRED #2 (OF 4)

Writer: Cullen Bunn 

Artists: Daniele Serra & Jovanna Plata

Publisher: Titan Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages (Full Color)

Price: $4.99

Release Date: May 27, 2026 

Surrounded by his loyal followers, not least amongst them the barbarians of the Fox Tribe, Akarat continues to spread the Light throughout Sanctuary. But though he claims to peace and love, violence and suspicion shadow his every step. Though it was Akarat's teachings, thousands of years ago, which founded the Zakarum Church, the priests do not trust this new incarnation of the prophet; And Vrexia, their agent within Akarat's ranks, is running out of time to reveal the truth.

 

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COVER B: NICK MARINKOVICH

 

 

COVER C: DEV PRAMANIK

COVER D: ANDREA OLIMPIERI

COVER E: KELSEY RAMSAY - INKS VARIANT

COVER F: NICK MARINKOVICH - FOIL VARIANT

COVER G: KELSEY RAMSAY - VIRGIN VARIANT

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Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1 Review

 

Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1 Review

Writer: Cullen Bunn

Penciller: Daniele Serra

Inker: Giusi Lo Piccolo

Colorist: Jovanna Plata

Letterer: AndWorld Design’s JAME

Cover Artists: Adam Gorham, Nick Marinknovich, Dev Pramanik, Andrea Olimpieri

Also Available: Blank Sketch Cover

Publisher: Titan Comics

Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 22, 2026

 

When the tribe gathers before Akarat, he teaches them about the light inside them. The prophet urges them to care for their neighbors and leave this world better than they found it. But Derris frowns as he stands among the others. What troubles the young warrior? And is he right to doubt the man who inspires his people? Let's leap into Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1 and see!

 

Story

Akarat addresses his followers in the dirt paths between their tents. As he contrasts two types of virtuous behavior, Akarat points out that the people we often admire accomplish less than those whose contributions go unnoticed. Instead of urging them to be loyal servants to a leader, Akarat challenges them to believe in themselves and their capabilities.

 

Cullen Bunn contrasts Arakat’s teachings with Derris's viewpoint. After listening to the prophet's teachings and confering with his chief, Derris seeks solitude. As the battle rages in Derris' heart, unexpected violence also strikes his village in Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1. Selviar, his leader, has placed her faith in Akarat. She believes he will help them embrace a brighter future. But as Derris acts to resolve the conflict in his village, he must choose between following his heart and the preachings of a man he distrusts.

 

For Derris, religious teachings are all well and good. But they don't protect the tribe as effectively as swords or his axe. Nor does Arakat seem to think highly of the tribe. He compares them with a well-meaning woman who is crude, unserious, and not dedicated to her cause. Unlike Arakat, Derris is proud of his people. The young man doesn't think they need a guru to uplift them. And his tribal leader only chose to follow Arakat after he healed her, and because Selviar felt ashamed of her tribe's failure in Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1.

 

Art

Tents rise in the desert, defying the surrounding sandstone cliffs. The tribe gathers around Arakat, wearing an array of pants, tunics, dresses, and layered garments. His features carved in stone, Derris stands resolute in a short skirt. A gold amulet rests on his tanned chest. Unlike the other men of the tribe, Arakat wears his hair long like Derris. No one sports a fuller beard. The fur adorning Arakat's shoulders, and decorated with gold symbols, is larger than the one Selviar wears.

 

As Daniele Serra and Giusi Lo Piccolo show the tribe’s fascination with the prophet, Jovanna Plata lavishes a palette of warm colors in keeping with the desert environment. When the moon rises, blue overtakes the orange and yellow sky. Blue tinges the people working on their tents and pots or talking with each other. The black void creeps into the edge of a half-page vertical panel, and stars shine in the blue night, as a young woman in a blue dress approaches Derris. Neither smiles as she sits on the green land outside the camp, and inquires about his thoughts in Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1.

 

AndWorld Design’s JAME fills white balloons and boxes with black uppercase letters. The letters grow bold for intonation. Intense emotions transform balloons into stars, and shouts swell letters. As the night sky changes color again, sound effects accompany turmoil and death. The yellow-orange embers from the campfire fly before a face, and red silhouettes fight across an eye as giant letters burst a white balloon. Thanks to Titan Comics for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

His enemies once followed Akarat. Now, Derris watches his people embrace the prophet's teachings. As Derris contemplates his future, the warrior wonders if he is right to doubt the prophet his leader endorses. But while his people hope to escape an endless cycle of violence, Derris fears that’s just wishful thinking in Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1.

 

Rating 8.6/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1.

 

For concept art see my Diablo 2025 FCBD Announcement. 

 

 

Diablo: Dawn of Hatred #1 Preview

 

COVER A: ADAM GORHAM (Lunar code: 1225TN0989)

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Life is always a battle between the angelic and demonic sides of our natures. But in Sanctuary, Humans must battle Diablo and his army of demons. Can the angels help the faltering Humans overcome their demon aggressors? And can the Humans of Sanctuary resist the encroaching darkness any better than the Knights of Mourning in the Dark Souls universe?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED #1 (OF 4):

Format: Comic book

Writer: Cullen Bunn

Artist: Daniele Serra

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

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COVER B: NICK MARINKNOVICH (Lunar code: 1225TN0991)

 

 

 

COVER C: DEV PRAMANIK (Lunar code: 1225TN0992)

 

 

 

COVER D: ANDREA OLIMPIERI (Lunar code: 1225TN0993)

 

COVER E: BLANK SKETCH (Lunar code: 1225TN0994)

COVER H: ADAM GORHAM CARDSTOCK VIRGIN VARIANT (Lunar code: 0126TN8466)

Also Available:

COVER F: ADAM GORHAM FOIL TRADE (Lunar code: 1225TN0990)

 

More info:

https://titan-comics.com/news/pre-order-diablo-dawn-of-hatred-1/

 

 

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this preview with us. 

 

To follow the Knights' quest, see my preview of Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning #1. 

Diablo Video Game Free Comic Book Day 2025 Teaser

 

Calling all Barbarians, Druids, Necromancers, Rogues, Sorcerers or Spiritborn! A new quest is coming your way soon! Well, soon-ish! Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

BLIZZARD'S DIABLO VIDEO GAME SERIES

RETURNS IN BRAND-NEW COMICS IN 2025 

 

New comic series set after the events of DIABLO IV: VESSEL OF HATRED!

 

Titan Comics and Blizzard Entertainment are thrilled to announce an all-new comic book series set in the universe of the award-winning horror role-playing game series Diablo. The new comic series, entitled DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED, will launch with a special FREE issue primer for this May’s Free Comic Book Day annual event.

 

Written by acclaimed horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and illustrated by award-winning artist Daniele Serra with colorist Jovanna Plata, DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED explores the depths and misery of Sanctuary as it struggles to rebuild after the cataclysmic events of DIABLO IV and its first expansion VESSEL OF HATRED.

 

Set in the dark and demon-infested world of Sanctuary, the Diablo game series invites players to face down the infernal hordes of the Burning Hells — and rewards them for their efforts with piles and piles of epic loot.

 

Over 100 million players worldwide have joined the fight against Hell across the Diablo video game franchise, and Diablo IV, the current instalment, set a record for being the fastest-selling video game in Blizzard Entertainment history when it launched. Diablo IV is available on Battle.net, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam.

 

Fans will be able to pick up DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EDITION from their local comic shop on Free Comic Book Day on May 3, 2025. To keep up with news on the series follow Titan Comics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

 

There's no finished art to show you yet, but here's some character sketches to prepare you for next May's adventure. Enjoy!

 

 

Thanks for reading, and thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this announcement with us!

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ABOUT DIABLO

Blizzard Entertainment’s iconic Diablo universe transformed video games forever in 1997, defining the action-RPG genre while immersing players in a dark world of damnation unprecedented in the industry. In the decades since, Diablo has put hell on earth for players globally across PC, console, and mobile. Diablo® IV, the latest installment in the genre-defining series, features cross-platform play and progression on Windows® PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, which launched October 8, 2024, is the new expansion to the Diablo IV game, introducing the region of Nahantu and Spiritborn class. Players enter this next chapter of the Diablo IV story journeying in search of Neyrelle, who is both suffering the fate of her choice to imprison the Prime Evil Mephisto, and seeking a means to destroy him to put his corruption to an end once and for all.

 

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