On September 30, it was revealed exclusively through The Hollywood Reporter that BOOM! Studios would be launching a graphic novel prequel series based on Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember In The Ashes series!
The first graphic novel in this prequel trilogy is titled “A Thief Among The Trees.”
According to the article, this first graphic novel will chronicle the backstory of “Elias Veturius and Helene Aquilla who, as students at Blackcliff Academy, are tasked with a mission to steal a poison held on Isle South — only to discover that, amongst those standing in their way, are some unlikely enemies, including fellow Blackcliff students.
Is there something more to their mission than they’d been led to believe, and could it undermine their belief in the Martial Empire that has ruled their lives since childhood…? “
The series will be delving into more of the history of the series fan-favorite characters such as Laia, Elias, & Helene.
I’ve loved graphic novels and comics since I was a kid… I’m so excited for readers to discover this new piece of the Ember world.”
Sabaa tahir via THR
Alongside Tahir will be illustrator Sonia Liao and writer Nicole Andelfinger.
Liao stated in the exclusive that “An Ember in the Ashes has such a rich world and history — truly the best part of any fantasy story…The setting may be restricted to a single island, but from the characters and story you can tell there’s a greater world beyond.”
A Thief Among The Trees is set to be released in July of 2020, according to The Hollywood Reporter!
Elias Veturius and Helene Aquilla , as students at Blackcliff Academy, are tasked with a mission to steal a poison held on Isle South — only to discover that, amongst those standing in their way, are some unlikely enemies, including fellow Blackcliff students.
Is there something more to their mission than they’d been led to believe, and could it undermine their belief in the Martial Empire that has ruled their lives since childhood…?
A Thief Among The Trees by Sabaa Tahir is the first book in this prequel trilogy, planned for a July 2020 release!
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