Before the Star Wars prequels start in 1999 , buff depended on novel and other print medium like 1987 ’s Star Wars : The Roleplaying Game toexpand the storylineof the original trilogy . Even though much of those novelization are no longer “ canon , ” those former books were how fans kept hope live . The same thing may be happening with theAvatar : The Last Airbenderuniverse .
In a wad - to - the gills panel Friday at New York City Comic Con , fans were absolutely ravenous for any newfangled Avatar - based content . When asked how many interpret the Abrams Books - publishedAvatar : The Last Airbender Kyoshi novel , few raised their hands . The same ragged few had played an early version of Magpie games ’ still - unreleased embodiment : legend roleplaying game . Then when ask how many have read Dark Horse Comics ’ lengthiness of the ATLA plot line , more than two thirds of the bunch much jumped out of their rump .
Avatar first premiered more than 17 years ago , something that publishers for the latest ATLA substance seem to admit , at least to some extent . Though there isa new live action showon the apparent horizon and hope of even more Avatar depicted object in the future tense , presently any fan jonesing for new report will have to turn to publish medium . More Word of God are coming that will expand the narrative of the universe past the ending of Avatar : The Legend of Korra and in the centuries before revolve about on the “ masters of all four elements ” from centuries past .
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Though the show had centre on baby and teens trying to reclaim an unjust order , novel like F.C. Yee ’s The raise of Kyoshi and now his upcoming story of avatar Yangchen , Dawn of Yangchen , are meant to tender even more goodness for diehard fans . There ’s also the upcoming graphic novel the Legend of Korra : Patterns in Time loose Nov. 29 that includes a few unforesightful stories that take place after the previously published Turf Wars and Ruins in Empire . The approaching Azula in the Spirit Temple , originally declare at San Diego Comic - Con , is gear up to “ perchance redeem ” one of the master villains of ATLA . The comedian is being write by Faith Erin Hicks and illustrated by Peter Wartman .
And of class there ’s the RPG published by Magpie Games that earlier this year became themost - funded tabletop RPGon Kickstarter . The Kickstarted variant is expected to start shipping in November , and the leger should be up for full retail by January 25 , with preorders set to start October 12 . Brendan Conway , the co - possessor of Magpie Games , also announced the fellowship is create a starter set for the RPG containing slimmed - down rules and player aids , as well as an official online toolkit that should have more details within the workweek .
All these publishing house have continued the chronicle of Avatar , but the issue of entire offering seems like svelte picking consider the original show premier so long ago . Cara O’Neil , the head of marketing at Dark Horse , said thatAvatar Studios — which is headed by serial creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino — rest involved , and though there are few taradiddle , “ every story is vet , and we ’re looking more for ‘ cognitive content bestow . ’ ” Otherwise , the approaching comics are just “ some ” of the upcoming Avatar depicted object , and there should be more on the horizon .
When asked if the print stories of the Avatar - rhyme would be the horns on the bull for expanding the timeline both rearward and forwards , O’Neil allege “ that ’s been the case so far in expand the worldly concern … I ca n’t mouth to what they ’re doing with the show or what they ’re doing with Avatar Studios , but I cogitate that ’s good to say , our comics and novels will proceed to enlarge outside that story . ”
God Almighty Konietzko and DiMartino mentioned they have plans for more undertaking that will spread out on Avatar ’s past and future , but other than the live - action show nothing has been reveal about any other projects , according to theBraving the Elementspodcast . Otherwise , creators say they wo n’t be stepping on the book ’s toes and do n’t contrive to conform any print stuff into TV or movie content .
Update 10/10/22 at 11:00 a.m. ET : This article was update to correct the artist name for Azula in The Spirit Temple .
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