Bill Sienkiewicz.
Abrams ComicArts continues to bring revolutionary visuals to revolutionary literature with the next in its series of graphic novel adaptations of the legendary DUNE series by Frank Herbert. DUNE MESSIAH, the sequel to to the original DUNE, is being adapted into a two part graphic novel format with Book One, written by acclaimed authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, set for a November 3rd release date.
The first volume, according to the recent press release, will feature art by fan-favorite artist Michael Shelfer and a cover painted by Bill Sienkiewicz. The latest in the ongoing work of Abrams ComicArts to reimagine the world of DUNE for a new generation and a brand new storytelling format, DUNE MESSIAH follows a three part adaptation of the original DUNE, and reunites the original team behind the 2023 prequel adaptation DUNE: HOUSE HARKONNEN. Together, they hope to bring the same revelatory impact to the visual interpretation of the DUNE sequel as it created with readers when it was originally published in 1969.
“Dune Messiah, Frank Herbert’s sequel to Dune, was a surprise to readers in its tone and message and how the great hero Paul Atreides falls to corruption and treachery,” co-writer Kevin J. Anderson is quoted in saying in the press release. “In interpreting this story in a faithful, scene-by-scene graphic novel, we focused on the scope of the vast landscapes, the color of the culture, and the characters struggling with forces beyond their control. Michael Shelfer’s art makes the story expansive and a delight for the reader’s eye.”
The graphic novel, as with the original novel, brings new life to one of science fiction’s most pivotal stories with incredible visuals that are worthy of the darker yet prolific second act of the DUNE series which showcases its themes of power, religion, and destiny.
“In Dune Messiah: Book 1, Paul Atreides is now Emperor of the known universe, but absolute power has made him both a ruler and a target. Revered as a messianic figure by the Fremen and feared by rival houses, Paul must confront a growing conspiracy that threatens to unravel his reign. As political enemies close in and his prophetic visions begin to shift, the future of his empire—and the people he loves—hangs in the balance.”
DUNE MESSIAH: BOOK ONE comes out on November 3, 2026, and should serve as an incredible, powerful read to veteran readers and newcomers alike with this return to the world of Arrakis.
Liz Carlie (she/her/he/him) is a regular book, TV, and film reviewer for SCIFI.radio and has previously been a guest on 'The Event Horizon'. In addition to being an active member of the traditional fandom community, she's also an active participant in online fan culture, pro wrestling journalism, and spreading the gospel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She resides in Southern California with her aspiring superhero dog, Junior, enjoying life one hyperfixation at a time.
