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Mirror's Edge reflected in comic form

DC Comics commits to six-issue adaptation of EA's first-person action-adventure game.

DC Comics has been getting into games in a big way lately. As if making comics based on Prototype and Gears of War wasn't enough, the DC Universe is also going online with its own massively multiplayer online role-playing game and invading the world of Mortal Kombat.

Chalk up another games-and-comics crossover for the publisher, given that Electronic Arts announced today that it has enlisted DC Comics imprint WildStorm to produce a limited series based on the upcoming game Mirror's Edge. Over the course of six issues, the series will flesh out the backstory of EA's first-person action game, delving into the character of Faith and her past as a free-running courier. The first issue is available this week at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego.

The creative team behind the series is likewise a crossover of the gaming and comic-book worlds. Game writer Rhianna Pratchett (Heavenly Sword, Overlord) will be handling the story of the comic, whereas artist Matthew Dow Smith (Supernatural: Origins and various StormWatch issues) will provide the visuals.

Developed by Stockholm-based EA DICE, Mirror's Edge follows Faith as she attempts to deliver secretive communications under the radar of a heavily monitored society. The game eschews the standard shooter aspects of first-person games in favor of a focus on free-running-inspired acrobatics.

For more on the game, check out GameSpot's hands-on impressions.

36 Comments

  • RonTorque

    Posted Jul 29, 2008 2:08 pm GMT

    It's good thing to have a comic book for upcoming good looking games like this one,Prototype and my Favorite Gear Of War.

  • LordGavo

    Posted Jul 28, 2008 10:32 pm GMT

    I have the comic...it's ok..... but the game is shaping up to be amazing, I played it at Comic-Con along with Crysis Warhead. The game looks amazing, however, even though it is original, it seems a bit...repetitive. However, it could also turn out like Portal so o.0

  • rbrwebber

    Posted Jul 27, 2008 6:31 pm GMT

    I think this is great. Hope it is successfull!

  • Wolfather

    Posted Jul 26, 2008 6:10 pm GMT

    As cool as this game looks, it'll only get around 7.5 I think. It looks way too easy and reptitive, but a good effort and sleak visuals should bring it up a bit.

  • andyrae11

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 8:17 am GMT

    It's from DC comics though...at least they should have looked into some real talent like Topcow Comics, but I guess EA's behind it. Nazi companies think alike.

  • cooldude03

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 7:22 am GMT

    This game was a sleeper hit at E3 in my opinion. Not a ton of hype leading up but after seeing it in action I'm really looking forward to playing it. As far as the comics go, I'm there dude.

  • canana

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 7:00 am GMT

    My first impression is that the game looks nice.

  • shiben

    Posted Jul 25, 2008 4:11 am GMT

    awesome-ness

  • syafiqjabar

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 5:38 pm GMT

    What's bland about this? It's first person parkour, acrobatics and martial arts by the Battlefield folks. I don't think there's many games like this before. The music (in the trailer) is also something I like a whole lot.

  • Knightbringr

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 5:11 pm GMT

    I agree with xbox360progamer... unless they do something really cool or innovative in this game, it does look bland. My take on it is mediocre game = mediocre comic.

  • xbox360progamer

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 4:25 pm GMT

    i hope this game is better then what it sounds because right now it sounds really lame..

  • Np_Pro

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 3:59 pm GMT

    i really didn't like the anime-art in the trailer. i hope they do it more realistically.

  • aslkyu

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:54 pm GMT

    Do you notice how many different companies are trying to get in on the gaming scene, the music business is dying a slow death and gamers are the new business cash-cow....as He-man said " I Have the power "

  • football_legend

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:32 pm GMT

    It goes really well with the game.

  • chad_giac

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:08 pm GMT

    hell na dc kick marvels ass dawgs. this games gonna b sick, hopefully they do good on the comic book 2

  • lm_born2die

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:56 pm GMT

    eh. Marvel is better than DC

  • Vulpis

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:30 pm GMT

    Soooo...we go from the complete and utter bullshots trailer for the game, to the really ugly cel-shaded trailer...and now they're trying to push a *comic book*? Gah.

  • hesel

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:22 pm GMT

    Mirror's Edge looks great can't wait for it.

  • Shtinky posted Jul 24, 2008 1:02 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Shtinky

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:02 pm GMT (hide)

    Thought this was a Ubisoft game.... and it looks quite rubbish to be honest, it's like PDZ with low grav and blatantly rips off a few other game concepts. Pass.

  • Strike_Zer0

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:51 pm GMT

    Oh now that is awesome! Mirror's Edge is looking fantastic and I love the idea of it branching off like this. A comic seems a perfect match. Can't wait!

  • Pete5506

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:49 pm GMT

    This game looks like it going to be a blast

  • Chico_Azteca

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:41 pm GMT

    i cant believe that there is actually an EA game that interests me XD

  • Pr3acher

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:37 pm GMT

    nice, EA

  • dark_being

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:20 pm GMT

    Cool

  • Corvan

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:16 pm GMT

    This should be interesting

  • Dj_Strafer

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:16 pm GMT

    awesome

  • markB0SS

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:11 pm GMT

    pokomo- LOL

    I feel ya brother

  • pokomo

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:58 am GMT

    Need this more than air... must...attempt...breathe...ugh

  • SoundlessComic

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:56 am GMT

    Dilan: Have faith, since Dice is the developers of Mirrors Edge, and Dice HQ is in Sweden. But I do want them here in Denmark too

  • Guuthulhu

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:49 am GMT

    I really like WildStorm, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the comics. It'll be nice to get more background on Faith.

  • mrhuntin

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:47 am GMT

    nice i may get

  • darkSIDEechoes

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:40 am GMT

    COULDN'T TELL, DILAN!!! Couldn't tell you want this to come out!!!!! COULDN'T TELL AT ALL!!!

  • txarod

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:37 am GMT

    really looking forward to the game so this should be cool

  • Dilan120

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:25 am GMT

    Im really looking forward to the game and I want these comics but I wonder how I will get these comics here in Sweden where I live

  • jus2nyce

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:22 am GMT

    Well it's DC's turn to get a chunk out of the gaming industry, move aside Marvel!

  • necronaux

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:16 am GMT

    Seems to be the way the industry is going... comics, graphic novels, novels, movies. I realize hard-core gamers may not relish the additional media, but I enjoy the plots, backgrounds, and stories... IF they're done right, they can enhance the overall gaming experience. If they're not, they're just cashing in on a games popularity, it can ruin the franchise for everyone.

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