The ongoing influence of Ridley Scott on the Blade Runner universe is highlighted with the recent reveal of the official comics timeline by Titan Comics, as stories rooted in Scott’s iconic 1982 film continue to expand. The timeline, officially unveiled by ComicBook, organizes the events and characters across multiple comic series, giving fans a clear chronological path that spans from the formation of the Blade Runner Unit to events in the off-world colonies and dystopian Los Angeles.
The Blade Runner saga, which started with Ridley Scott’s film starring Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, has grown in the comics medium, most notably following Aahna “Ash” Ashina through Blade Runner 2019, Blade Runner 2029, and Blade Runner 2039. Titan Comics is collecting these continuing stories into omnibuses, each aligned with the intricate timeline revealed to readers for the first time. According to the official Blade Runner graphic, the timeline starts in the year 2009 with three volumes of Blade Runner Origins. The sequence continues in 2005 with Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus Volume 1, then advances to 2019 with three volumes of Blade Runner 2019, followed by three volumes of Blade Runner 2029, Blade Runner: Black Lotus Volume 1 in 2032, and concluding with three volumes of Blade Runner 2039.
“From the birth of Blade Runner Unit to the off-world colonies and the dystopian rain-soaked streets of Los Angeles,”
the graphic teases, emphasizing the continued legacy that Ridley Scott established. This detailed timeline aims to guide both new and returning fans through the expanded stories, ensuring the original film‘s tone and vision persist throughout the comics. The careful organization of these events reflects Ridley Scott’s lasting impact on the franchise, and as these omnibuses become available, readers can expect a more unified Blade Runner experience. Looking ahead, this structured approach could encourage fresh explorations within Scott’s universe, further connecting comics with the film’s narrative foundation.
