Picked this up after I finished playing The Witcher 3 and was not disappointed in the slightest. The cover art by Mike Mignola immediately brings Hellboy to mind, and I don't think that's a bad comparison to make. They both feature grim monster exterminators in a dark fantasy setting, but the characters and world of The Witcher are developed enough that they don't come across at all as derivative (even when this collection is viewed in isolation from the rest of the franchise). If you're a fan of Hellboy or good monster stories, this collection comes highly recommended.