Get ready, chooms! The critically acclaimed anime series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, is expanding its lore with an exciting prequel manga, “Madness Vol. 1.” This highly anticipated comic stars the fan-favorite siblings, Rebecca and Pilar, and is now available for preorder.
You can secure your copy for just $14.99, with a release date planned for February 24, 2026. The story delves into the early days of Rebecca and her brother as they strive to achieve their dream of becoming legendary edgerunners, much like their father.
Set in the dystopian Night City, “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Madness Vol. 1” promises a thrilling narrative filled with intense action and drama. The siblings will navigate a world rife with greed and corruption, only to find their carefully laid plans unexpectedly disrupted by a mysterious new figure.
The manga is penned by Bartosz Sztybor, one of the talented screenwriters behind the “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” anime, ensuring a faithful and immersive continuation of the series’ tone and themes. The striking artwork is handled by Asano, renowned for their work on the BNA: Brand New Animal adaptation.
A recent social media post from a popular deals account highlighted the preorder, stating: “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS Volume 1 manga prequel up for preorder for $14.99 at Amazon, comes out February 24.”
The original “Edgerunners” anime, deeply embedded in the “Cyberpunk 2077” universe from CD Projekt Red, was a monumental success for both Netflix and Studio Trigger. Its popularity was so immense that a sequel, “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2,” is already in development, with Studio Trigger once again at the helm.
The series’ profound impact continues to be felt throughout the industry. Nick Dragotta, a celebrated character designer and artist known for the “Absolute Batman” comic book series, recently expressed his strong desire to see Studio Trigger adapt his Batman comics into an anime. This sentiment underscores the significant influence of “Edgerunners” in successfully blending Western and Japanese storytelling aesthetics.
According to a review from a prominent gaming publication, “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners offers a compelling return to Night City, masterfully exploring the foundational elements that made Mike Pondsmith’s iconic setting so captivating. It expands upon the ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ experience, providing the definitive vision of Night City for this century. It’s an exhilarating journey, worth every electrifying moment.”
This article was originally posted on October 28, 2025.