One of the ways that Overwatch 2 builds on the original game's lore is through its comics and short stories. Read on to see all comics and short stories for Overwatch 2 and Overwatch 1!

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Yōkai

Yōkai is a short story starring Kiriko. In this short story, Kiriko leads a group of well meaning children, who are rebelling against the currently reigning Hashimoto clan. The fox spirit, along with Kiriko's wisdom inherited through stories passed down by the Shimada clan, set the children on the right path.
Yōkai Official Short Story

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New Blood Comic Series
New Blood #5	New Blood #4	New Blood #3
New Blood #2	New Blood #1
Tracer- London Calling Comic Series
Tracer- London Calling #5	Tracer- London Calling #4	Tracer- London Calling #3
Tracer- London Calling #2	Tracer- London Calling #1

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New Blood Comic Series

The New Blood Comic series is a series of 5 comics with Cassidy as the protagonist. They are set after the Omnic Crisis with Cassidy entrusted with the resposibility of assembling heroes to reform Overwatch. Each comic sees Cassidy attempting to enlist another new hero.

New Blood #5

Witnessing the chaos and devastation around the globe, Cole Cassidy rejoins Overwatch with a goal to enlist new heroes like Pharah, Batiste and Zarya to their cause. But Cassidy isn't quite done with his quest to bring new blood into overwatch's ranks, and its just in time, too,since the world is about to be plunged into a new crisis...
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Source: New Blood #5 Page 2/23

New Blood #5 centers around D.Va. In this comic D.Va was part of the Meka Squad, a squad of professional gamers who controlled large robotic exoskeletons to fight against the Omnics.
New Blood #5 Official Comic

New Blood #4

With Baptiste on his side after an adventure in Romania, Cassidy sets his sights on another new ally to help Overwatch. But in entering the frozen, dangerous warzone this soldier calls home, will Cassidy live long enough to recruit anyone else?
Source: New Blood #4 Page 2/23

New Blood #4 centers around Zarya. This comic focuses on Zarya's exploits as a soldier in Russia. She heroicly and passionately defends her hometown, even when the stakes are against her.
New Blood #4 Official Comic

New Blood #3

Cassidy met with Pharah at Helix base to recruit her for Overwatch, but feelings from the past clouded her willingness to join. After a complicated reunion with her mother, Pharah agrees to reconsider where her future lies- where she might achieve her full potential as a hero. Meanwhile, Cassidy has his sight set on another formidable soldier.
Source: New Blood #3 Page 2/23

New Blood #3 centers around Baptiste. In this comic, the hunter becomes the hunted as Baptiste senses Cassidy's presence and ambushes him. Will the two come to a peaceful resolution?
New Blood #3 Official Comic

New Blood #2

After an unexpected reunion with Ana Amari, Cole Cassidy contemplated his future with Overwatch. His decision was solidified when Ana presented him with the growing threats around the world and the possibilities afforded by a new team. Now Cassidy is on a mission to recruit heroes forged from this new crisis- starting with a familiar face...
Source: New Blood #2 Page 2/23

New Blood #2 centers around Pharah. In this comic, Cassidy attempts to recruit Pharah to Overwatch. Things get complicated however, as they are ambushed by Talon, an evil group that have made it their mission to hunt down Overwatch members.
New Blood #2 Official Comic

New Blood #1

Years after Overwatch has been disbanded, the world finds itself beset by injustice and vulerable to self-interested powers. With chaos and devastation rife around the globe, Cole Cassidy receives the call to rejoin Overwatch, but memories of its fall still haunt him.
Source: New Blood #1 Page 2/23

New Blood #1 centers around Cassidy and Ana. In this comic they have a reunion and discuss the original Overwatch, as Ana tries to persuade Cassidy to lead the new installment.
New Blood #1 Official Comic

Tracerー London Calling Comic Series

The Tracer- London Calling series is a series of 5 comic books with Tracer as the protagonist. In this series she befriends an Omnic named Iggy and finds herself in the middle of an omnic-human societal conflict.

Tracer- London Calling #5

Lizzy and Tracer returned to the Underworld to take down Kace and his message of violence once for all. Meanwhile,
Kace attempted to cement his place as an omnic martyr by orchestrating a fake assassination attempt on his life. But
when Iggy discovered his deception, she found herself in his crosshairs . . . and his clutches.
Source: Tracer- London Calling #5 Page 2/23

Tracer- London Calling #5 features Winston. Tracer takes on Kace in one last showdown but her chronal accelerator begins to malfunction once again. Just when all seems lost, an old friend steps in to save the day.
Tracer- London Calling #5 Official Comic

Tracer- London Calling #4

In the aftermath of Mondatta’s shocking assassination, Kace called the Underworld omnics to begin a violent revolution
against humans. As police crackdowns and protests reached a fever pitch, Iggy’s friend Lady was tragically killed in
the fray. A guilt-ridden Tracer—with a damaged chronal accelerator—urged peace, but Iggy, filled with grief over her
friend’s death, embraced Kace’s message.
Source: Tracer- London Calling #4 Page 2/23

In Tracer- London Calling #4, Iggy is consumed with the compounded grief of both her idol, Zenyatta and close friend, Lizzy's deaths. Meanwhile Kace is beginning to build a following in his plans for revolution.
Tracer- London Calling #4 Official Comic

Tracer- London Calling #3

Tracer teamed up with Iggy to help repair the Grid, the source of power for the omnics’ Underworld home. Her efforts
got her summoned by Mondatta, a prominent philosophical figure among the omnics. But shortly after their meeting,
and despite Tracer’s best efforts to save him, Mondatta was assassinated. In the wake of his death, London’s omnics
are left with fear and despair
Source: Tracer- London Calling #3 Page 2/23

Tracer- London Calling #3 centers around the repercussions of the assassination of Mondatta. Societal unrest begins to turn into riots and chaos, as the Omnics clash with police in protests.
Tracer- London Calling #3 Official Comic

Tracer- London Calling #2

Ex-Overwatch agent Tracer has befriended Iggy, an omnic who shares her love of music. After visiting Iggy’s home
in the Underworld, where most of London’s omnic population struggles to survive in harsh conditions, Tracer has
vowed to help Iggy repair the Grid, the Underworld’s source of power. But in doing so, she’s attracted the attention
of Kace and his followers, who believe nothing good can come from humans.
Source: Tracer- London Calling #2 Page 2/23

Tracer- London Calling #2 features Widowmaker as the antagonist. The Omnic monk, Mondatta, is giving an important peace talk, when he is suddenly interrupted.
Tracer- London Calling #2 Official Comic

Tracer- London Calling #1

Years after Overwatch has been disbanded, the world finds itself beset by injustice and vulnerable to self-interested
powers. Sentient, intelligent robots called omnics still struggle in the decades since the Omnic Crisis, demanding
equality and an end to discrimination against their kind. The world needs heroes again, and heroes often come from
unexpected places.
Source: Tracer- London Calling #1 Page 2/24

The Tracer London Calling Series features Tracer as the protagonist. In this first chapter she befriends an Omnic and is invited to the underground, where she learns of the Omnics' struggles.
Tracer- London Calling #1 Official Comic

One-Off Overwatch 2 Comics

All One-Off Comics
Retribution	Yeti Hunt	Halloween Terror
Searching	Wasted Land	Masquerade
Uprising	Binary	Reflections
Junkenstein	Old Soldiers	Legacy
Destroyer	Mission Statement	A Better World
Going Legit	Dragon Slayer	Train Hopper

Retribution

Retribution is centered on Soldier: 76 and Ana. In this comic, they reminisce on old times together in Overwatch and try to come to terms with Reaper's turn to darkness.
Retribution Official Comic

Yeti Hunt

In Yeti Hunt, Mei has a confrontation with a Yeti. This Winter Wonderland Event special short comic is drawn in a cutesy art style.
Yeti Hunt Official Comic

Halloween Terror

Overwatch Halloween Terror 2017: The Return of Junkenstein, is a special Halloween Terror Event tie-in comic. Genji, Zenyatta, Widowmaker, and Torbjörn feature as the newest quartet of heroes to take on Dr. Junkenstein (Junkrat).
Halloween Terror Official Comic

Searching

Seaching features Zarya as the main protagonist. In this comic, Zarya is instructed by the president of Volskaya Company to hunt down Sombra, who has been instigating a massive scale hacking operation.
Searching Official Comic

Wasted Land

Wasted Land is set in the fictional town of Junkertown, Australia. This comic features Junkrat and Roadhog, who form an unlikely friendship after a confrontation with loyal subjects of Junker Queen.
Wasted Land Official Comic

Masquerade

Masquerade is centered around Doomfist. In this comic, Doomfist, fresh out of prison connects with other villains from the evil group Talon such as Widowmaker and Reaper. What will come of this groups antics?
Masquerade Official Comic

Uprising

Uprising features many characters from the Overwatch universe including Soldier: 76, Ana, Reaper, Tracer, Winston, Genji, Torbjörn, Cassidy and Mercy. The Overwatch team are faced with both public relations issues and the global threat of a terrorist organization. How will the Overwatch team fare?
Uprising Official Comic

Binary

Binary focuses on Bastion and Torbjörn. In this comic, Bastion, the last of his kind is spotted several times nearby a small town, causing its inhabitants great concern. Torbjörn, as one of the ones responsible for its creation, agrees to take down the last Bastion. But there is something different about this Bastion...
Binary Official Comic

Reflections

Reflections is a comic centering around Tracer. In this holiday season tie-in comic, Tracer is trying to get a present for her partner before stores close on what appears to be Christmas Eve. Despite having time seemingly at her disposal, thanks to her chronal accelerator, she finds herself out of time and cutting things very fine. Meanwhile Winston is waiting at his abode for the 2 of them to arrive.
Reflections Official Comic

Junkenstein

Junkenstein, is a special Halloween Terror Event tie-in comic. Ana, Hanzo, Cassidy and Soldier: 76 feature as the fabled quartet of heroes who took on the evil Dr. Junkenstein (Junkrat).
Junkenstein Official Comic

Old Soldiers

Old Soldiers feature Ana, Soldier: 76 and Reaper as the main characters. They all have a reunion of sorts, however definitely not the friendly kind. Who will come out better off in this conflict?
Old Soldiers Official Comic

Legacy

Legacy features Ana as the main featured character. In this comic, Ana, despite beginning to grow weary heads out on a mission as the lead sniper. Her number one rule is to always take the shot, without hesitation when the chance arises, but can she maintain her own standards?
Legacy Official Comic

Destroyer

Destroyer features Torbjörn as the main protagonist. In this comic, Torbjörn is tasked with taking down a giant skyscraper sized Omnic that he originally created. As the one who made the robot, Torbjörn knows all the ins and outs of it, but will that be enough to bring it back under control?
Destroyer Official Comic

Mission Statement

Mission Statement features Pharah as the protagonist. In this comic, she is forced to make the tough decision between the success of the mission and the life of her comrade.
Mission Statement Official Comic

A Better World

A Better World features Symmetra as the protagonist. In this comic, Symmetra is exposed to the gray areas of the world in law and governance. Who are the 'good guys', and what does good even really mean?
A Better World Official Comic

Going Legit

Going Legit focuses on Junkrat and Roadhog. In this comic, they are hired by a shady business man, for a highly paid job eliminating Omnics at his factory. They were told to do it quietly, but quiet has never been Junkrat's forte.
Going Legit Official Comic

Dragon Slayer

Dragon Slayer features Reinhardt as the focus, with Brigitte as his accomplice. In this comic, a town have been overrun by a gang calling themselves 'the Dragons'. Will Reinhardt be able to live up to his ex-Overwatch image and stop them?
Dragon Slayer Official Comic

Train Hopper

Train Hopper centers around Cassidy. In this comic, Cassidy has an unexpected confrontation with a Talon squad on a high speed passenger train. Caught in the crossfire, Cassidy ends up getting tied up in this random train heist. How will this end?
Train Hopper Official Comic

All Overwatch 2 Short Stories

All Short Stories
Yōkai	Code of Violence	Deadlock Rebels: Chapter 1
Stone By Stone	Valkyrie	What You Left Behind
Bastet

Yōkai

Yōkai is a short story starring Kiriko. In this short story, Kiriko leads a group of well meaning children, who are rebelling against the currently reigning Hashimoto clan. The fox spirit, along with Kiriko's wisdom inherited through stories passed down by the Shimada clan, set the children on the right path.
Yōkai Official Short Story

Code of Violence

Code of Violence is a short story centered around Reaper. In this short story, Reaper tries to come to terms with his new body, identity and life. Beginning to lose his last bit of humanity and needing to be part of some kind of team again, Reaper joins Talon. How far into the darkness will Reaper fall?
Code of Violence Official Short Story

Deadlock Rebels: Chapter 1

Deadlock Rebels: Chapter 1 is a short story starring Ashe. This short story is set in Ashe's youth, specifically the day of her high school graduation. With her parents busy with work, even on this important day, she only has herself and her large Omnic butler Bob to depend on. Ashe lands herself in prison after a confrontation that was not entirely her fault. There, she has a faithful encounter with a certain future hero in a similar circumstance.
Deadlock Rebels Chapter 1 Official Short Story

Stone By Stone

Stone By Stone is a short story featuring Symmetra and Zenyatta. In this short story, Symmetra is assigned with the task of restoring a temple and statue that was damaged due to Vishkar Corporations business operations. In order to learn what the Omnic monks desire for their renewed temple, Symmetra must live the way they do and get to know them better.
Stone By Stone Official Short Story

Valkyrie

Valkyrie is a short story with Mercy as the main protagonist. Mercy is only interested in helping civillians and the overall betterment of human-kind. However, due to Talon's latest antics, as well as strong requests from Soldier: 76 and Ana, Mercy brings back the hero uniform for another stint.
Valkyrie Official Short Story

What You Left Behind

What You Left Behind features Baptiste as the main protagonist. In this story, Baptiste tries to put his old life as a Talon operative behind him, and live a normal life as a medic. Unfortunately for Baptiste, Talon have other plans for him. After a temporary reunion with his old Talon team mates, Mauga and Nguyen, what path will Baptiste choose?
What You Left Behind Official Short Story

Bastet

Bastet is a short story featuring Ana as the protagonist and Soldier: 76 as the lead support. In this short story, Ana, Soldier: 76 and Reaper all meet for the first time since a large scale attack on Overwatch HQ many years prior, which had left them all thinking each other dead. Many things changed since the incident, and now Reaper has turned to the dark side. Meanwhile Ana is doing everything she can to bring peace and stability to her city.
Bastet Official Short Story

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