Dive Into The World Of Blade Runner With These New Graphic Novels
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep was written by Philip K. Dick in 1968, and is considered one of the seminal works of the now-popular cyberpunk genre. Decades later, the dystopian sci-fi novel would become the basis for the iconic Ridley Scott's 1982 film, Blade Runner. Since then, the film's version of the story has been expanded with the 2017 sequel Blade Runner 2049 and the upcoming Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099, set to release in 2025. The film has also inspired a series of official graphic novels that explore new corners of the cyberpunk setting.
One of the newest additions is Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus, which arrived in February and adds a whole new home planet to the Blade Runner universe. And on June 3, Blade Runner 2039 Box Set will conclude the long-running tale of Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina, the first-ever female Blade Runner, and her mission to unravel a conspiracy with implications for both humanity and Replicants. Preorders are now open for the box set ahead of its arrival, and you'll find its predecessors (Blade Runner 2019 and Blade Runner 2029) available at nice discounts.
There are several other Blade Runner graphic novels out there that are worth checking out ahead of the new Blade Runner 2099 Prime Video series, and we've rounded them up in the list below, along with a selection of Blade Runner art books that explore the creation of the films, plus multiple versions of Philip K. Dick's original novel.
Blade Runner 2039 Box Set
$50 | Releases June 3
This upcoming collection pulls together the final three volumes of Ash's story. She's investigating the missing wife and daughter of business tycoon Alexander Selwyn. However, she discovers a massive conspiracy during her mission that makes her question her beliefs about Replicants and what it means to be a Blade Runner.
This collection includes:
- Blade Runner 2039 Vol 1: Redemption
- Blade Runner 2039 Vol 2: Upgrade
- Blade Runner 2039 Vol 3: Ash
Blade Runner 2019 Box Set
$29 ($50)
This collection includes the first three graphic novels in Ash's story. So if you're interested in checking out Blade Runner 2039 this June, consider picking up this collection first. It includes:
- Blade Runner 2019: Los Angeles
- Blade Runner 2019: Off-World
- Blade Runner 2019: Home Again, Home Again
Blade Runner 2029 Box Set
$35.81 ($50)
Ash's journey continues in Blade Runner 2029, picking up 10 years after her adventure first began. However, her mission is a bit different this time around, and she's beginning to side with the Replicants. This box set includes:
- Blade Runner 2029: Reunion
- Blade Runner 2029: Echoes
- Blade Runner 2029: Redemption
Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus - Die in Peace
$18
This graphic novel takes place on a new planet in the Blade Runner universe, Kathanlia. The story bounces between a rogue group of Replicants as they attempt a daring heist against the Tyrell Corporation, and an elite group of Blade Runners tasked with hunting the group down.
Blade Runner Origins Box Set
$47 ($50)
Set 10 years before the original movie, Blade Runner Origins examines the development of the LAPD Blade Runner division. It follows Cal Moreaux, an ex-detective looking into the suicide of a Tyrell Corporation scientist, who unknowingly stumbles on a massive conspiracy that could have serious impacts for the future of humanity.
This box set includes:
- Blade Runner Origins: Products
- Blade Runner Origins: Scrap
- Blade Runner Origins: Burning
Blade Runner Art Books
Several art books are also available for those interested in going behind the scenes on the Blade Runner films. The Making of Blade Runner examines the filming of Ridley Scott's original film from 1982, while The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049 offers a detailed look at the creation of Denis Villeneuve's follow-up. There's also Blade Runner 2049: Interlinked, which spans over 200 pages and is filled with exclusive concept art and images.
- Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner -- $12.44 (
$20) - The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049: Revised and Expanded -- $32.49 (
$55) - Blade Runner 2049: Interlinked - The Art -- $43.82 (
$50)
Blade Runner 4K Blu-ray
If you're looking to add the movies to your collection, both Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 are available on 4K Blu-ray. Along with HDR support for enhanced images, these come with heaps of bonus features that go behind the scenes on the production of each film.
- Blade Runner: Final Cut -- $22.19
- Blade Runner 2049 -- $19.24 (
$35)
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Paperback: $10.30 ($18) | Hardcover Collection: $20.42 ($40)
Blade Runner is based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick. While the themes and certain events are similar between the book and the movie, the plots are quite a bit different, with the book offering a more expanded exploration of the story's key ideas. Humanity is dwindling after another World War, and now companies are replacing living creatures with simulated androids that are nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. However, these androids are soon banned by the government and forced into hiding--though bounty hunters like Rick Deckard are tasked with tracking them down and "retiring" them. A few different versions of the novel are available, including an affordable paperback and a premium Philip K. Dick: Four Nevel collection.
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