PRESS START: The Witcher, Zelda, and Kingdom Hearts

by Andrea Purcell

It’s dangerous to go alone, so take September’s PRESS START: Video Game Comics and Collectibles Column! This month we play a game of Gwent with Geralt, join the Hero of Hyrule on an epic quest, save the world with Sora, and more! Level up your comics and collectibles with PRESS START!

Video game-related items are sprinkled through each month’s PREVIEWS catalog, and we go through to pick out the coolest products. With everything from comics and art books to statues and toys, the PREVIEWS catalog is full of everything a gamer needs.

Don't wait to reach a save point. Head to your local comic shop to pre-order all of the cool items in this month’s column and many more!

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Bust Geralt Gwent, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Wolf Wall Sculpture

Fans of The Witcher can now bring home a piece of the action with this limited edition Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Geralt Gwent Bust (SEP160136). Showcasing the main character Geralt deep in a game of Gwent, the unique card game created for The Witcher universe, full of intensity as he weights his next play. Dark Horse adds to its Witcher collection with a larger than life replica of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Wolf Wall Sculpture (SEP160137). A scaled up version of The Witcher’s magic medallion, this glorious piece of art can hang on your wall and bring a little more magic to your home. 

Assassin's Creed Awakening #1

A beautiful new take on a bestselling video game franchise, Titan Comics brings American fans of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag a new look in Assassin's Creed Awakening #1 (SEP161928). A manga version of Edward Kenway’s epic story, Yano Takashi and Oiwa Kenji breathe new life into the Golden Age of Pirates with stunning visuals and a frenetic pace. Weaving in an all-new back story with a decidedly Japanese twist, even the most dedicated fan of Black Flag will find something new and exciting in this mini-series. 

Metroid Prime Samus Varia Suit 1/4 Scale Statue

Rock out with Tamashii Nation’s latest addition to the FigurartsZERO line – Megaman! The Megaman FigurartsZERO Figure (MAY168845) is perched in a dynamite mid-air pose as he hurls a blast of energy towards an enemy, Megaman’s FigurartsZERO debut is a must have for video game and Figurart collectors alike. Complete with clear effect parts and a special display stand, this gorgeous piece of art will energize any shelf.  

Dark Souls Winter's Spite

Titan Comics is expanding the universe of Dark Souls with an all-new mini-series, Dark Souls Winter's Spite (SEP161923). An even harsher look at the world of Dark Souls, Winter's Spite travels to a realm where even the Old Lords fear to tread. Is this forsaken realm mankind’s only path towards salvation, or will the heroes that dare venture forth doomed to a life of banishment? Fans of Dark Souls won’t want to miss this engaging addition to the unforgiving world of the bestselling game franchise. 

Kingdom Hearts III Sora Play Art Kai Action Figure

Kingdom Hearts III may seem like it will never arrive, but you can still bring a piece of the bestselling video game franchise home with Square Enix’s latest Play Arts Kai figure. Debuting his updated costume, the Kingdom Hearts III Sora Play Art Kai Action Figure (JUN168705) is a marvel of sculptwork as the minute details showcase the graphic technology of the game. Complete with his trademark Keyblade, which can now transform into a double crossbow, this is a coveted collector’s item no Kingdom Hearts fan should be without.  

The Legend of Zelda Legendary Edition volume 1: The Ocarina of Time

A stunning new collection of a fan favorite series comes to comic book shops from Viz Media in The Legend of Zelda Legendary Edition volume 1: The Ocarina of Time (SEP162089). Akira Himekawa’s bestselling manga has brought depth to one of the most beloved games in the Zelda franchise, and now this deluxe edition will give fans even more of what they want with new covers, color art pieces, and more! Fall in love with the hero of Hyrule all over again with this beautiful new volume in The Legend of Zelda epic.