With the release of The House of the Dead: Overkill just around the corner, Sega has announced that a Collector’s Edition for the game will be released in the PAL territories.

The Collector’s Edition will be encased in an exclusive collector’s slipcase and will include an exclusive graphic novel titled “Prelude to an Overkill.” This specially commissioned comic will only be available in the Collector’s Edition and through selected retailers as a pre-order bonus.

“Prelude to an Overkill” takes a closer look at the stories of Agent Washington and Varla Gunns on the night before the events of the game.

Players will step into the shoes of Special Agent G and Detective Washington in the game, facing hordes of zombies as they uncover the truth behind the origins of The House of the Dead.

The House of the Dead: OVERKILL will be released exclusively for the Wii in February 2009.

For more information about the game head over to our previous coverage for screenshots and the debut trailer.