Deus Ex Human Revolution already has a prose novel tie-in and DC Comics announced plans to release a six issue mini-series that also ties into the storyline for the upcoming cyberpunk-themed first person action-RPG. The first issue of the series is slated to ship to comic book stores in 2011.
The comic book is simply titled Deus Ex and features the lead character of the Human Revolution game, Adam Jensen. The series is being written and drawn by a couple of Brits; Judge Dredd veteran writer Robbie Morrison and Trevor Hairsine, who has credits including Captain America, X-Men Deadly Genesis and Ultimate Six.
The legendary video game franchise, which PC Gamer called "The Best PC Game of All Time," comes to comics in advance of the highly anticipated new installment in the series!
DEUS EX #1 (OF 6) (Comic - On Sale February 09, 2011)
Adam Jensen is a cybernetically enhanced security operative for the powerful Sarif Industries in a future where biological enhancements have become commonplace, yet fanatically opposed by many. While recovering the kidnapped niece of the founder of Sarif Industries, Jensen unstitches a mystery that goes all the way back to his fully human SWAT origins in Detroit – and an adventure of violence and betrayal that will span the globe!
DEUS EX #2 (OF 6) (Comic - On Sale March 16, 2011)
The legendary franchise comes to comics in advance of the highly-anticipated new game! Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Adam Jensen purses an augmented terrorist group and learns that, even in a world of superhuman enhancements, the female is still the deadliest of the species…
DEUS EX #3 (OF 6) (Comic - On Sale April 20, 2011)
A ghost from Adam Jensen's past rears his ugly, augmented head and it's open warfare! Even with a new ally, Adam has his hands full . . . but what's the connection between Adam's past and his current assignment?
DEUS EX #4 (OF 6) (Comic - On Sale May 18, 2011)
The danger rises to explosive levels as the psychotic cyborg Durant continues his war against Sarif Industries. With the future of human evolution hanging in the balance, Adam Jensen engages in a relentless hunt for his former friend and current nemesis.
DEUS EX #5 (OF 6) (Comic - On Sale June 15, 2011)
Adam Jensen closes in on his former ally Durant...but who's pulling the psycho cyborg's strings? Is this all a feint to undermine Sarif Industries? If so, who's behind it?
DEUS EX #6 (OF 6) (Comic - On Sale July 20, 2011)
In the shattering conclusion to this epic story, Adam Jensen faces off against his super-augmented former boss, Durant, in a war for the ages...but as with any conflict, casualties will be high and blood will be shed. Will Adam walk out of this alive?
So if the 2000AD's drawer are on it you can expect extra awesome for this.
Yes, indeed!
Human Revolution comic? Oh, looks cool :D