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I have been a Highlander fan since the original movie hit theaters, and I still get chills every time I hear that opening narration about immortals walking among us right as Quenn’s Princes of the Universe revs up. So when I heard that Titan Comics is adapting Gregory Widen’s ORIGINAL screenplay — the one that started it all before Hollywood got its hands on it — I nearly dropped my katana.
The Original Screenplay Revealed
From the mind that forged the legend comes a new way to experience it. Highlander: The Original Screenplay is a four-issue comic event drawn by Szymon Kudranski and written by Gregory Widen—the creator of Highlander and the writer of the original film—bringing his unfiltered vision to the page for the first time. Issue #1 storms into comic shops on December 16, 2026, igniting a fresh, cinematic take on an immortal classic.
Why Gregory Widen’s Involvement Matters
Based directly on Widen’s original screenplay, this series dives into a Highlander that’s raw, mythic, and cut to the bone. At its heart is the immortal Scottish warrior Connor MacLeod, cursed to walk the centuries, locked in a secret war against others like him. Every duel, every thunderous clash of steel, pushes him closer to the mysterious Prize—and closer to the final reckoning that will decide who truly deserves to live forever.
Szymon Kudranski’s Artwork Promises Fireworks
And can we talk about Szymon Kudranski for a second? If his art on this book captures even half the moody, shadow-drenched energy he’s known for, I expect the Quickening sequences to practically crackle off the page. I’m imagining lightning arcing between rooftops, immortals clashing blades in rain-slicked alleys, centuries of rivalry boiling down to one perfect, brutal panel. Again — that’s my hope talking, not a confirmed plot detail. But a guy can dream about how glorious these fight scenes could look in Kudranski’s hands.
The Reboot Is Bringing Highlander Back to the Big Screen
The momentum behind Highlander: The Original Screenplay gives fans another reason to be excited about the franchise’s return, especially with the upcoming Highlander reboot directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod. Stahelski’s action pedigree and Cavill’s sword-wielding presence make the film a compelling prospect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, although its release date has not been officially announced. The comic and film should be viewed as separate projects, with no official connection between them announced.
What Longtime Fans Can Anticipate
This isn’t a reboot, a remake, or a reimagining—it’s a return to the source. These are the story beats and rhythms that existed in Widen’s mind before the cameras ever rolled, now unleashed in a bold, visual format. For longtime Highlander fans and new readers alike, it’s a rare chance to experience the saga with the immediacy, grit, and sweep its creator always intended.
Mark Your Calendars: December 16, 2026
On December 16, 2026, when Highlander: The Original Screenplay #1 hits comic shop shelves, you’ll step onto the battlefield with Connor MacLeod as he strides through history, squaring off against deadly rivals and inching ever closer to the Prize. Prepare for immortal grudges, crackling atmosphere, and sword-swinging spectacle worthy of a big-screen showdown—because for this legend’s truest form, there can be only one place to see it: on the page.
Source: Titan Comics
