'Fear the Spotlight' Game Becomes Graphic Novel
The acclaimed survival horror game Fear the Spotlight is set to haunt a new medium. In celebration of its first anniversary, Blumhouse Games has partnered with ASGARD BOOKS to develop a graphic novel that will continue the story of protagonists Vivian and Amy. Titled Fear the Spotlight: Fight Through The Fear, this new adventure will debut via a Kickstarter campaign in early 2026, and a pre-launch page is already live for fans to follow for exclusive updates .
This announcement is part of a series of first-anniversary celebrations for the game, which also includes the upcoming release of a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and the game being offered for free on the Epic Games Store from October 23-30, 2025, allowing a new wave of players to experience the horror .
The Creative Team Behind the Terror
The task of translating the game's tense atmosphere to the comic page has been entrusted to a seasoned creative team:
| Role | Creator | Notable Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | Patricia Villetto | Sonic Prime (Netflix), Tigtone (Adult Swim), Ben 10 |
| Artist | Claudia Leonardi | Bestselling Life Is Strange graphic novel series |
The collaboration has generated significant excitement. Matthew Medney, Co-Publisher of Asgard Books, stated, "There's no other horror brand that has captured the zeitgeist with boldness and fan connection than Blumhouse, and we are thrilled to be partnering on developing this adaptation" . Zach Wood, President of Blumhouse Games, added that the graphic novel allows them to explore "the next chapter of Vivian and Amy's story, peeling back layers of mystery and emotion" in a visually captivating new form .
A Brand-New Story in the Universe
Fight Through The Fear is not a direct adaptation of the game but a canonical sequel. Picking up after the events at Sunnyside High, the graphic novel sees the return of Vivian Singh and Amy Tanaka. Their investigations thrust them into a fresh supernatural mystery that forces them to travel back in time to uncover the deadly secrets of a local farm with a grim history of teenage deaths . This new story is designed as a love letter to classic 1990s horror, much like the original game .
From Successful Game to Expanding Universe
Released in 2024, Fear the Spotlight was Blumhouse Games' debut title and was met with "overwhelmingly positive reviews" . The game is a third-person horror adventure that follows Vivian as she explores her deserted high school after a seance with her friend Amy goes horribly wrong, leading to Amy's disappearance. Players must solve tactile puzzles, evade a deadly threat, and uncover a decades-old tragedy . Its success has now paved the way for this expansion of its universe.
How to Support and Stay Informed
To bring this project directly to collectors and fans, Asgard Books will launch a Kickstarter campaign in early 2026 . This direct-to-fan approach will offer backers limited-edition rewards, behind-the-scenes content, and early looks at the artwork .
Fans can follow the project's pre-launch page on Kickstarter now to be notified when the campaign goes live .
