The expansion of the Cyberpunk franchise continues to resonate within the collectibles market, as the highly anticipated prequel manga, featuring fan-favorite characters Rebecca and Pilar, is now available for preorder. Priced at $14.99 in the U.S. and £13.99 in the U.K., it is scheduled for release on February 24, 2026.
Set against the neon-drenched backdrop of Night City, the manga dives into the ambitious journey of Rebecca and her brother as they aspire to achieve their father’s legacy of becoming legendary edgerunners. This narrative is expected to further enrich the lore of Cyberpunk, a significant aspect for collectors looking to expand their knowledge and engagement with the franchise.
Written by Bartosz Sztybor, a screenwriter from the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners show, and illustrated by Asano, known for the adaptation of BNA: Brand New Animal, the manga promises to deliver the chaos and bloodshed that fans have come to love. A mysterious figure threatens to derail their plans, adding further intrigue to the storyline.
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As the success of the original edgerunners series on Netflix demonstrates, this extension into manga could not only attract existing fans but potentially draw new audiences into the Cyberpunk universe, thereby increasing the demand for related collectibles and merchandise.
The show’s ongoing influence is palpable; discussions continue among creators and fans alike about potential adaptations of other properties, blending Western and Japanese storytelling techniques. Nick Dragotta, character designer for the Absolute Batman series, expressed interest in seeing Studio Trigger take on those narratives, illustrating the crossing of cultural boundaries in today’s media landscape.
In the original series’ review, Matt Kim from IGN remarked, “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners delivers a satisfying return to Night City that does a better job exploring why Mike Pondsmith’s famous location became so iconic in the first place.” This sentiment reflects the high expectations for the upcoming manga and its ability to further enrich the Cyberpunk lore.
Based on reporting by Robert Anderson. Read the full story at https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-edgerunners-is-getting-a-prequel-manga-starring-rebecca.
