Highlander Returns To Its Roots With An Unexpected Twist

Highlander fans are getting the chance to revisit the original film ahead of the hotly-anticipated reboot.

Per a press release from Titan Comics, fans can now look forward to reliving 1986's Highlander in a whole new form. Slated to be released on November 17, Highlander: The Original Screenplay will revisit the classic film to, as the press release notes, present "the immortal saga of Connor MacLeod as it was first imagined."

Written by original screenwriter Gregory Widen, Highlander: The Original Screenplay is described as standing "as both a celebration of the franchise's origins and a thrilling new entry point for readers discovering the immortal legend for the first time. Readers can check out several interior preview pages from Highlander: The Original Screenplay down below, which feature the iconic characters of 1986's Highlander as illustrated by the critically acclaimed Szymon Kudranski.

Highlander: The Original Screenplay

• Written by GREGORY WIDEN
• Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI
• Based on the original story by writer Gregory Widen, Highlander: The Original Screenplay presents the original vision for the timeless classic.
• This lavishly illustrated graphic novel tells the story of the immortal Connor MacLeod as he lives through the centuries, facing off against rivals for the mysterious prize.
• Based on Gregory Widen’s original script, this volume presents the story as you’ve never seen it before.

Titan Comics' editor Jonathan Wilkins said of the upcoming graphic novel release, "I have been a fan of Highlander since what feels like the dawn of time, so it's a genuine thrill to bring this story back as originally envisaged by the man who created it all, Gregory Widen. For the first time, readers will be able to experience this epic adventure set across the centuries."

There's a promise that the graphic novel will grant an even more intimate look at the iconic series. "It's been a genuine thrill to work with Gregory to discover the various avenues his story explored before filming began," Wilkins continued. "So get ready to visit the blood-stained highlands of the mid-1500s and the seamy streets of New York of the early 1980s for a spectacular take on an immortal tale!"

Highlander Is A Cult Classic Fantasy Francise

1986's Highlander was directed by Russell Mulcahy from a screenplay by Widen, Peter Bellwood, and Larry Ferguson. The film introduced the world to Connor MacLeod, portrayed by Christopher Lambert, an immortal warrior who wanders the Earth battling others of his kind, those who can only be killed by beheading, and who are capable of absorbing the power of their felled foes.

Although Highlander was far from a critical darling, or even a financial success upon its release, the film kicked off a massively popular franchise that has come to include five live-action feature films, one animated feature film, and three separate television series, not to mention various web series, novels, comics, and the upcoming reboot film starring none other than Henry Cavill and Dave Bautista.

Highlander: The Original Screenplay from Titan Comics arrives in comic book stores everywhere on November 17.