Few video games have enjoyed such a frenetic buzz around their release as the upcoming Hellgate: London, and with good reason--they haven't had the awesome talent of former Diablo developers and executives working on an inaugural release! Now together as Flagship Studios, these formidable creative minds have developed a groundbreaking game that's guaranteed to become another bestselling franchise.
 
Ian Edginton, the critically acclaimed author of Scarlet Traces and the recent War of the Worlds webcomic adaptation, teams with Superman and Preacher artist Steve Pugh to explore this demon-ravaged metropolis in comics form. Hellgate fans will eat up the realistic flavor that both UK creators bring to the work, and Flagship has had hands-on approval every step of the way.
 
"Dark Horse is the perfect partner to bring the world of Hellgate: London into the world of comics," said Bill Roper, CEO and co-founder of Flagship Studios. "Their focus on melding stellar artwork with a gripping story line has made working with them on these books incredibly gratifying."
 
In the year 2038, humanity is at war against invading demonic forces. Emerging from a swirling and chaotic Hellgate, they have quickly overtaken humanitiy's defenses. Hell has indeed arrived on earth! Men of arms and magic have sought to bring to an end the reign of terror the demons have brought to the once proud city of London.  Humanity's last hope lies in discerning the true nature of an arcane symbol known as the SIGIL. Inscribed somewhere upon the very face of the city, the sigil's focal points are marked by potent artifacts of unearthly energy. If it is to survive, the surviving humans must discover the true nature of the sigil or be damned to oblivion!
 
Hellgate features writing by Ian Edginton and art by Steve Pugh. The first issue arrives on sale in October for the price of $2.99.