The ground-breaking CD-ROM game MYST blew through all previous sales records, gaining more than 3 million converts around the globe and becoming a world-wide obsession. Now, to fill in the background before the release of the eagerly awaited sequel to the game, RIVENTM, you can read the very first MYST comic-book series: MYST: The Book of the Black Ships.

This four-part miniseries focuses on the creator of MYST island, Atrus, and his sons Sirrus and Achenar, while unveiling some newly-discovered elements of the MYST story. Popular comics and fantasy writer Chris Ulm (Rune) forges a path through undreamt-of intrigue and mystery -- with plenty of surprises just waiting to be discovered!

"MYST is, at its core, a series of puzzles that has many elements of the classic adventure story," said Chris Brandkamp. "Because of this, we have always believed that it would be a fantastic comic-book series, and Dark Horse is just the company to bring this about in an original, exciting way!"

One of the most revolutionary computer games is now one of the most revolutionary comic-book series! MYST: The Book of the Black Ships, features full-color artwork by Doug Wheatley, and a cover by Cyan, Inc. The first issue downloads August 15, at a retail price of $2.95.