--- product_id: 48166386 title: "The Last of Us (The Last of Us: American Dreams)" brand: "dark horse, faith erin hicks" price: "24791CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48166386-the-last-of-us-the-last-of-us-american-dreams store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Stunning, immersive artwork Exclusive comics-first chapter Expands The Last of Us lore The Last of Us (The Last of Us: American Dreams) **Brand:** dark horse, faith erin hicks **Price:** 24791CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Unlock the untold chapter of The Last of Us saga! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Last of Us (The Last of Us: American Dreams) by dark horse, faith erin hicks - **How much does it cost?** 24791CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48166386-the-last-of-us-the-last-of-us-american-dreams) ## Best For - dark horse, faith erin hicks enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dark horse, faith erin hicks brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visually Captivating:** Beautiful, detailed illustrations that elevate the narrative. - • **Limited New Store Stock:** Grab this fresh release before it’s gone—don’t miss out! - • **Crafted by Industry Icons:** Neil Druckmann and Faith Erin Hicks bring authentic storytelling. - • **Dive into the Origin Story:** Explore Ellie’s rebellious youth before the games. - • **Expand Your Fandom Universe:** Perfect companion to the game and TV series for true fans. ## Overview The Last of Us: American Dreams is a comics-exclusive prequel chapter co-created by Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann and acclaimed artist Faith Erin Hicks. Set 19 years after a devastating fungal outbreak, it follows young Ellie’s first dangerous journey outside quarantine zones. With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, this graphic novel enriches the beloved game’s universe with stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, making it a must-have for fans eager to deepen their connection to the franchise. ## Description Naughty Dog creative director Neil Druckmann and rising comics star Faith Erin Hicks team up for the comics-exclusive first chapter of the wildly anticipated new game, The Last of Us! 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, post pandemic 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, where she is confronted with a dangerous insurgent group - and with the monstrous victims of infection! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 16.9 x 0.6 x 25.8 cm | | Edition | 1st | | Isbn 10 | 1616552123 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1616552121 | | Item Weight | 261 g | | Language | English | | Part Of Series | The Last of Us: American Dreams | | Print Length | 112 pages | | Publication Date | 29 Oct. 2013 | | Publisher | Dark Horse | | Reading Age | 14 - 17 years | ## Images ![The Last of Us (The Last of Us: American Dreams) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/918rQ9CXFfL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More The Last of Us! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 7 May 2024* Great little graphic novel, adds to the story of the game. Well worth a read if you're a fan of the games, and to some extent, the TV show. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice and beautiful *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 22 February 2024* The story in this book is from before the games. Easy to read, really beautiful images. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where Ellie's journey began *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 26 December 2013* Over the last few years I've read quite a few comic book tie-ins for films, TV and games, as more creators increasingly look to use the medium as a distinctive and cheaper way of telling new stories (especially prequel tales, like TLoU: American Dreams) from a fictional universe rather than simply adapting the story we already know (a practice referred to as transmedia storytelling by the industry and 'aca-fan' Henry Jenkins). The problem with a lot of these additional stories (whether produced in comics, books, games or webseries) is that they often feel restricted by the stories of the major films/games/TV series they're attached to: few add much to our understanding of the characters, seem to carry much consequence for the 'main' story, or keep enough of what we love about that story whilst establishing their own identity and going in novel directions. In the worst cases, there seems to be little point to them beyond providing promotion for the main release.The Last of Us: American Dreams doesn't entirely escape the difficulties that come with creating a new story that adds something to our experience of the game whilst not being unrealistically touted as 'required reading' before we pick up the PS controller (no doubt Naughty Dog knows that only a small fraction of people who play TLoU will ever read the comic). For one thing, anyone who's completed the game and knows how things turn out between the comic's main characters, Ellie and her friend Riley, may be surprised and perhaps disappointed at where the comic's story ends and may find it all a bit slight (although I'm sure the game's first single-player DLC will pick up this thread). At the same time, though, American Dreams is one of the strongest and most interesting comic tie-ins I've read, and it definitely establishes a distinct identity. If the game left you wanting to know more of Ellie's story (and I don't know why it wouldn't!), you could do much worse ahead of the DLC's release than give this comic a go. It's only 4 issues long, pacey but not especially complex story-wise, and not as dialogue-heavy as, say, the similarly post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, so it's a quick read and is not worth paying over the odds for. It probably goes without saying, but this story also does not feature Joel, so anyone looking to see more of Joel and Ellie's relationship would be disappointed in this instance.Without spoiling too much, American Dreams is essentially a teen story (it starts out as Ellie arrives at a new [military] school and endures bullies, punishments and the tough business of finding a friend, but thankfully moves out of this setting by the second issue), dealing with teen rebellion, anger, and the two girls' desire to carve out meaningful identities and future adult lives for themselves. These familiar themes gain added poignancy from the post-apocalyptic setting, where life is usually brutal and short and truly caring adults and mentors are hard to come by. As the short story unfolds over the course of one night, Ellie's friendship with the seemingly more self-assured and streetwise Riley provides a nice way of exploring these ideas, especially when the story takes a turn that is admittedly predictable but also credible and well-executed.Stylistically it will not be everyone's cup of tea, but Faith Erin Hicks' artwork suits the story well: she's done teen stories before and her style is quite similar to fellow Canadian comics creator Bryan Lee O'Malley's art (Scott Pilgrim, Lost at Sea). She handles the quiet and haunting moments of the story effectively, and even though the vibrant visions of nature reclaiming the streets that were so memorable in the game are disappointingly substituted for images of grey desolation and emptiness, the backgrounds are generally decent and their spareness makes the action easier to follow. The one place where the comic's style does really fall down for me is the inevitable encounter with the infected. The Runners and Stalker lose their menace in the transition from the game's realistic visuals to Hicks' cartoonish images - the more gruesome Clickers would have been a more effective choice.Hicks and Neil Druckmann, the game's creative director and writer, handle the writing, preserving Ellie's spiky personality whilst understandably writing her as a more inexperienced character than we see in the game. There are a couple of moments that don't quite work for me from a logical standpoint, but nothing too jarring. Julian Totino Tedesco's cover artwork is an absolute treat, and he captures Ellie's appearance really well.I imagine that the comic could be comfortably read before, during or after playing the main game. It doesn't spoil anything in the game's story (or, more importantly, contradict it), but instead enhances it, albeit in understandably pretty modest ways. The upcoming DLC is likely to have a far greater impact on how well it feeds into and complements the game, but for the moment it feels like a solid extension of the story and much less like a redundant cash-in than many comic book tie-ins. Big fans of the game may well want to check this one out. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Last of Us: American Dreams - The Art of The Last of Us - The Art of the Last of Us Part II --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48166386-the-last-of-us-the-last-of-us-american-dreams](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48166386-the-last-of-us-the-last-of-us-american-dreams) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*