The Last of Us: American Dreams

Faithfully expanding the universe of the acclaimed video game, The Last of Us: American Dreams is a single-issue comic published by Dark Horse in 2013. Written by game co-director Neil Druckmann and artist Faith Erin Hicks, this prequel story focuses on Ellie’s life before the events of the first game, offering a poignant glimpse into her time at a military boarding school and her first meeting with Riley. It matters as an essential, character-driven companion piece that deepens Ellie’s backstory and emotional foundation.