Without a Truthsayer, House Harkonnen can operate outside the boundaries of the Sisterhood's Grand Plan and grant them more freedom to act in their own interest, even if they are not aware of it ...

House Harkonnen also no longer has its own Mentat. Leto’s fatal poison attacked killed Piter de Vries. Most importantly, the clan also let a very dangerous, skilled enemy escape.

Dune: House Harkonnen #12 hits comic shops later this month from writers Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, artist Michael Shelfer, colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Ed Dukeshire.

House Harkonnen, one of the most infamous noble houses in Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ series, is recognized for its cruelty, political manipulation, and ruthlessness.

History is written by the victors, and Vorian Atreides, great hero of the Battle of Corrin, wrote the story of what happened that day. He branded Abulurd Harkonnen a coward.

Several panels from "Dune: House Harkonnen" #1. (Image credit: Boom! Studios) The storyline delves into the early years of pivotal characters like Gurney Halleck, Lady Jessica, and Liet Kynes ...

“Dune” fans will meet other members from House Harkonnen and Corrino, and there’s even an Atreides royal thrown in for good measure who’s the ancestor to Chalamet’s Paul Atreides.

House Harkonnen, on the other hand, revels in underhand deals with the Bene Gesserit, the Emperor (Christopher Walken), and his Sardaukar, as well as general debauchery.