The comics-exclusive prequel to the new game from Naughty Dog! Creative director Neil Druckmann teams with breakout comics star Faith Erin Hicks to present the story of thirteen-year-old Ellie's life in a violent, postpandemic world. A newcomer at a military boarding school, Ellie is reluctant to toe the line, which earns her new enemiesand her first glimpse of the world outside. Must-read tie-in to the upcoming release from Naughty Dog! Coscripted by The Last of Us creative director Neil Druckmann.

The essential tie-in story for the latest Naughty Dog release continues! Ellie has freed herself from the oppression—and safety—of her school. Outside, she discovers the wondrous remains of the pre-pandemic world... and encounters the new dangers that lurk in its remains.

Fleeing a mall turned war zone, Ellie and Riley find themselves caught between the military and the Fireflies-and a nest of infected! Cowritten by Naughty Dog Games art director Neil Druckmann! Essential chapter of the year's hottest game! Naughty Dog's Award-winning game now comes to comics!

Ellie and Riley thought they'd found a home with the Fireflies. Instead, they find themselves imprisoned, threatened with death unless they can prove their allegiance. Don't miss the thrilling finale to this essential chapter of The Last of Us! Cowritten by The Last of Us' creative director, Neil Druckmann! Essential story from the blockbuster game IGN gave 10/10! Naughty Dog's Uncharted series has sold over 17 million copies!

The prequel comics story to the beloved game from Naughty Dog, The Last of Us, which inspired the hit HBO series! Creative director Neil Druckmann teams with breakout comics star Faith Erin Hicks to present the story of thirteen-year-old Ellie's life in a violent, postpandemic world.Nineteen years ago, a parasitic fungal outbreak killed the majority of the world's population, forcing survivors into a handful of quarantine zones. Thirteen-year-old Ellie has grown up in this violent, postpandemic world, and her disrespect for the military authority running her boarding school earns her new enemies, a new friend in fellow rebel Riley, and her first trip into the outside world.The official lead-in to the video game from Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Last Airbender, Pumpkinheads, The Nameless City) and Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann!Includes behind-the-scenes concept sketches and designs!Collects The Last of American Dreams #1—#4.