PAGE 1

(Full Page Spread)

Scene: A war-torn city under a crimson moon. Smoke rises from burning ruins.

NARRATION:

> "When the sun fell, evil rose from the depths. Velmire burned... until he returned."

PAGE 2

Panel 1:

Close-up of a black gauntlet gripping a sword wrapped in cloth.

SFX: SHNK (blade unsheathing)

NARRATION:

> "The knight clad in darkness—the last hope."

Panel 2:

Back view of a tall figure in black armor, tattered cloak fluttering, walking into the burning city.

Character (off-panel):

> "You're late, Dark Knight."

Panel 3:

Dark Knight's eyes gleam beneath his helmet.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "I'm never early for demons."

PAGE 3

Panel 1:

A young girl with a dagger stands in front of an injured soldier, trying to protect him.

GIRL:

> "Stay back!"

Panel 2:

A grotesque, fanged demon lunges at her.

SFX: ROAAARR!

Panel 3:

A black blade slices through the demon mid-air.

SFX: SLASH!!

GIRL:

> "Huh?!"

Panel 4:

The Dark Knight stands between the girl and demon’s remains.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "You have courage. But no training."

PAGE 4

Panel 1:

Girl clutches her dagger tightly, eyes wide.

GIRL:

> "Are you... the real one? The Dark Knight?"

Panel 2:

Knight looks down at her.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "Save your questions. More are coming."

Panel 3:

Several demons rise from the shadows behind them.

SFX: GRRRRRR...

NARRATION:

> "Velmire had become a breeding ground for the Wretched."

PAGE 5

Panel 1 (Horizontal):

Dark Knight charges, cape flowing.

SFX: THUD THUD THUD

Panel 2:

He punches a demon with his armored fist.

SFX: KRACK!

Panel 3:

Spins and slashes three demons in one motion.

SFX: SWISH! SLASH!

Panel 4:

Girl watches in awe.

GIRL:

> "He’s like... a shadow himself..."

PAGE 6

Panel 1:

Sudden explosion. The knight is knocked back.

SFX: BOOOOM!

Panel 2:

From the smoke, a large, armored demon emerges—twice the Knight’s size.

???:

> "Dark Knight... You again."

Panel 3:

Dark Knight grips his sword tighter.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "Gorath. Still crawling in the filth."

PAGE 7

Panel 1 (Large):

Gorath rushes with a massive club.

SFX: WHOOOSH!

Panel 2:

Knight blocks it with his blade, cracks form in the ground.

SFX: KRAK-BOOM!

Panel 3:

Gorath sneers.

GORATH:

> "You've grown slow, knight."

Panel 4:

Knight’s eyes narrow.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "I just needed you close."

PAGE 8

Panel 1:

Knight grabs a rune from his belt and slams it into Gorath’s chest.

SFX: FLASH!!

GORATH:

> "What is—?!"

Panel 2:

Explosion of light consumes Gorath.

SFX: FWOOOOOM!

Panel 3:

Knight kneels, exhausted.

GIRL (off-panel):

> "You... you beat him..."

PAGE 9

Panel 1:

Knight stands slowly, looking at the horizon.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "He’ll return. They always do."

Panel 2:

Girl approaches.

GIRL:

> "My name’s Rina. I want to learn. Fight like you."

Panel 3:

Knight looks at her.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "Then follow. But know this—"

Panel 4:

Close-up of his eyes.

DARK KNIGHT:

> "To walk in darkness... means losing the light."

PAGE 10 (Final Page)

(Full Page Panel)

Dark Knight and Rina walk into the burning streets as dawn starts to break slightly. Silhouettes of more demons in the far distance.

NARRATION:

> "The war for Velmire had only begun. And the Dark Knight was no longer alone."

TO BE CONTINUED...