Blood Stone emerges in The Witcher #1 — Geralt confronts a horned menace in ancient dwarf mines

Dark Horse’s new Witcher limited series opens with Blood Stone #1, where Geralt investigates a cursed dwarf mine plagued by a horned predator. The collaboration with CD Projekt Red promises game‑level lore, while Daniel Freedman’s writing and Pius Bak’s stark art set a moody tone that begs a second look.

Dark Horse launches a fresh Witcher adventure with Blood Stone #1, the first of a four‑issue run created hand‑in‑hand with CD Projekt Red. Writer Daniel Freedman (known for Birdking) and visualist Pius Bak (Slightly Exaggerated) bring the world of Geralt to a new, gritty corner of the Continent.

The story drops Geralt into a region scarred by ancient dwarf tunnels. Rumors speak of a horned creature that has been wiping out treasure seekers, yet no bodies or wounds remain. As the witcher surveys the bleak peaks, he discovers that the real peril lies deeper within the labyrinthine mines, where something far older and more dangerous lies in wait.

Freedman’s script balances classic monster‑hunt tension with the moral grayness that defines Geralt, while Bak’s panels deliver stark, atmospheric line work that captures both the crushing stone walls and the eerie silence before the beast strikes. For fans of the games, the collaboration guarantees that the lore feels authentic, and the limited four‑issue format promises a tight, self‑contained story.

If the idea of a cursed mine intrigues you, you might also enjoy The Witcher: Fox Children #1, another Dark Horse title that pits Geralt against a different folkloric threat and showcases the same blend of mythic storytelling and sharp art.

Pick up Blood Stone #1 and let the darkness of the dwarven depths reshape your view of the Witcher’s world.