Mortal Kombat 11 won't be supported by a new series of comics, says Shawn Kittelsen. The Mortal Kombat X maxi-series writer put the kibosh on expectations for a sequel, ruling out any new series, while answering a fan's question on Twitter. See the tweet embedded below:

Sadly no, but the comics still matter. They won’t be forgotten!

— Shawn Kittelsen (@kittelsen) December 8, 2018

Mortal Kombat X continued a comic book model started with DC's Injustice tie-in, lasting twelve issues in print, with strong presence in digital distribution.

The ensemble series fleshed out a five year gap between Mortal Kombat (2011) and the Mortal Kombat X video game sequel, introducing several of the new characters with a stronger focus on characterization. Kotal Kahn's history and noble interests were a feature, with Erron Black and D'Vorah garnering early cult attention.

Focusing on the Special Forces heroes and rise of Outworld's Emperor Kotal Kahn; MKX issues were both lauded and criticized for the handling of fighters not featured in the game. Most characters who didn't make playable appearances joined the list of MKX casualties. Inconsistent details between the comics and game, though largely avoided, proved unpopular with die hard fans seeking an expansion of canon.

Mortal Kombat has a long and tenured history with comic books designed to expand the plot of the games. The Mortal Kombat X series ended with a cliffhanger teasing the restoration of Goro's arms -- lost during the series in a fight with Kotal Kahn, but mysteriously restored for game inclusion -- and his involvement with Daegon and The Dragon King. It is unknown if this will play out in the new game, but Kittelsen assures, "... the comics still matter. They won’t be forgotten!"

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The pulse pounding announce trailer revealed many things we can expect from Mortal Kombat 11 - including a new character, new console support, a pre-order bonus fighter and more! The official press release puts it all into context, confirming a "time bending" story and customizable variations. You can read it below:

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Mortal Kombat 11, the newest game in the award-winning franchise. The official Mortal Kombat 11 Announce Trailer sets the stage for an epic, time bending story and features an original music track created in collaboration with multi-platinum selling rapper 21 Savage. Mortal Kombat 11 is developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and is scheduled for release beginning April 23, 2019 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC.

The song by 21 Savage featured in the trailer is titled “Immortal” and overlays scenes of an epic battle between two iconic characters, Dark Raiden and Scorpion, with a tease of a new character who is at the center of Mortal Kombat 11’s story.

Mortal Kombat 11 will make its first gameplay debut at Mortal Kombat 11: The Reveal, a highly experiential, community celebration of Mortal Kombat, taking place at 11 a.m. PST on Jan. 17, 2019 in Los Angeles and 7 p.m. UTC in London. Mortal Kombat 11: The Reveal will be livestreamed globally at www.twitch.tv/NetherRealm and will feature a keynote presented by NetherRealm Studios. The event will also include the first opportunity for hands-on with Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay, tournaments and other Mortal Kombat themed activities.

Mortal Kombat 11 deepens and personalizes the experience unlike ever before with an all new Custom Character Variation System that gives players the creative control of building customized versions of the character roster. In addition, the game will introduce a new cinematic story that continues the epic saga that is more than 25 years in the making.

“By giving players more creative control, Mortal Kombat 11 is a testament to why this iconic franchise is so strong and increasingly relevant after more than 25 years,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “This game showcases NetherRealm Studios’ extensive talent to innovate and create epic experiences for the Mortal Kombat fans and new players alike.”

“It’s exciting to finally announce Mortal Kombat 11 and showcase what the team has been working on,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “Our Custom Character Variation System opens up an infinite amount of options for players to personalize their favorite fighters. We can’t wait until January when we’ll be showing more of the game.”

Available for pre-order beginning Dec. 7 is the Mortal Kombat 11 standard edition for $59.99 SRP.* The Mortal Kombat 11 Premium Edition is also available for pre-order at $99.99 which includes the base game and the Kombat Pack. All pre-orders will receive the in-game, playable character, ‘Shao Kahn’. Those who pre-order on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, at select retailers, will also receive access to the beta, which will be available in March for those platforms.

Fans have a lot to look forward to, with expectations new customizable variations will personalize the MK11 experience with gear and play mods. The mysterious new character and circumstances of a time bending plot lead speculation, with the expectation of more returning klassic kombatants stoking long time fans.

Get better acquainted with Raiden and Scorpion by checking out the first official gameplay screenshots. Register to share your thoughts and speculation on the Mortal Kombat 11 forum!

If the announce trailer for Mortal Kombat 11 is still smacking you silly with its intense new visions of Raiden and Scorpion, you can now slow things down and get a closer look thanks to the first official screenshots! Click the thumbnails to enlarge:

The images were released via the Steam Store where eager players can already pre-order Mortal Kombat 11 for the PC! Pre-ordering gets you early access to Beta play and downloadable bonus character Shao Kahn!

New designs feel consistent with Mortal Kombat X and the modern iconography for Raiden and Scorpion, but also suggest armored pieces that may play a part in the new Character Variation Custiomization system.

The images also offer the first close look at backgrounds, with high gloss graphics showing what seems to be a Special Forces military base, and dilapidated courtyard reminiscent of the original arena from Shang Tsung's Island! We can only speculate what horrific atrocities these solemn locations will have witnessed!

Answers will come as we countdown to a January game reveal ahead of the April 23rd release! Register to share your reactions and join the speculation on the new Mortal Kombat 11 forum!

Mortal Kombat 11 is officially coming to all the major platforms in April 2019! A surprise trailer was unveiled by Ed Boon while presenting Best Sports Racing Game at The Game Awards. Relive every brutal blow below and read on for more:

This time Raiden and Scorpion have the honor of introducing the new game. Just when it looks like Scorpion has met his match, the Thunder God is attacked by a klassic ninja spectre right out of MK3 and MK4!

Mortal Kombat 11 will boast an all-new Customizable Character Variation system, which may mean fans can not only tailor their own play style - but also their fighter's look! It's a similar basic concept to the Gear System introduced with Injustice 2, but we'll have to stay tuned to see exactly how it operates.

Raiden appears to fight with the corruption he received from cleansing Earthrealm's Jinsei spirit at the end of Mortal Kombat X, but it doesn't look like he'll be the only power threatening stability between worlds! A sinister new figure lingers mysteriously by a mesh hourglass-like object. Their identity is unknown, but the yellow motif and hexagonal structures remind us of D'Vorah and her MKX ending's infestation of Shinnok. Is this fighter known to us - or something completely new? Update: A press release confirms this is a "new character who is at the center" of the "time bending" story.

Pre-ordering will also get a returning playable Shao Kahn and Beta Access before the April 23rd global release! The PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch & PC game will be revealed in a special community event January 17th.

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The sights of Mortal Kombat have frequently been merchandised, but what about the sounds? Thanks to a limited release from Enjoy The Ride Records: audiophiles will be able to enjoy the klassic Dan "Toasty" Forden arcade soundtracks for the first time on vinyl! Read on for details:

Mortal Kombat I and II - Music From The Arcade Game Soundtracks collects 18 songs from Dan Forden's original two arcade soundtracks, with a bonus recording of a version of The Immortals' famous Techno Syndrome also included.

The collectible record comes in a 400 gsm jacket featuring a track listing with the MKII character select screen, and a recreation of The Dead Pool inside the gatefold! Click the thumbnails above for a closer look.

Three variant pressings inspired by the original game's ninja palette swaps add to the limited edition, available for $25 in: Scorpion Yellow (400 copies), Sub-Zero Blue (400 copies), and Reptile Green (200 copies). ThinkGeek have an exclusive dragon logo version limited to 1,000 copies at $29.99 each.

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For those who missed the mail order exclusive CD of the klassic 90s soundtracks, this will be a flawless addition to the collection! Already scored yours? Register to share your review on the Media & Merchandise forum, or just relive all things 2D Kombat Klassics!