New Releases by Michael Dante

The Avatar: The Last Airbender--Fire and Family Treasury Library Edition hardcover collects the standalone comics stories Azula in the Spirit Temple, The Bounty Hunter and the Tea Brewer, and Ashes of the Academy. Featuring cover art from Peter Wartman as well as a bonus sketchbook section. In Azula in the Spirit Temple, a failed attack on her brother finds Azula in a strange forest temple inhabited by a solitary monk…or is it something more mysterious? Azula must confront her past, and finally face her chance at redemption. The Bounty Hunter and the Tea Brewer follows Iroh and the bounty hunter June, after she kidnaps the tea shop proprietor for the generous reward on his head. Iroh must confront a painful part of his past when June turns him in to a powerful tea cartel, but his journey inspires June to rethink her own life as well. In Ashes of the Academy, Zuko continues his reform campaign in the Fire Nation—and this time he’s bringing it to the next generation of Royal Fire Academy for Girls students. When he finds Azula’s old school resistant to change, he enlists the help of Mai to both monitor the situation and keep an eye on his younger half-sister Kiyi—as an academy teacher! And it’s a good thing, because there’s more than schoolwork afoot! Writer Faith Erin Hicks joins artist Peter Wartman, colorist Adele Matera, and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt for the official comics continuation of the beloved animated series, created in collaboration with Avatar Studios.

Three standalone stories featuring Katara, Toph, and Suki are presented in one omnibus collection for the first time. What do pirates, prisons, and a Lavabender have in common? It’s this collection of Avatar: The Last Airbender stories! Katara has to embrace her tougher side and join a pirate crew to escape the Fire Nation navy, Toph embraces her new role as teacher to some skeptical new students, and Suki’s time in the Boiling Rock prison provides a painful lesson that will ultimately strengthen her faith in her friends. These three standalone stories are presented in an omnibus collection for the first time. Continue the adventure of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series with adventures written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, Pumpkinheads) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors by Adele Matera and letters by ComiCraft’s Jimmy Betancourt, in collaboration with original creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko’s Avatar Studios! Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender--Katara and the Pirate's Silver, Avatar: The Last Airbender--Toph's Metalbending Academy, and Avatar: The Last Airbender--Suki, Alone.

The Bicycle Racer is an enlightening story about an exceptionally gifted athlete, Nick Milano. His career as a star running back for his college team and destined to be drafted by the National Football League, ended when he suffered a serious leg injury in an automobile accident. During his rehabilitation, his friend Rollie Fields, former wide receiver college colleague and professional cyclist, suggested that Nick accompany him on a bike riding exercise. Rollie recognized that Nick had all the attributes to becoming a competitive, professional racer having the speed, power, discipline, and determination to win. His attitude and approach to competition as a professional cyclist was different than most. Nick went on to race professionally in Italy, developing many new friendships with the Prescott cycling team and met the love of his life in the beauty of Tuscany's countryside. Nick Milano has a motto that he lives by, "Winning isn't everything in life, it's a way of life. Losing is a bad habit!"

Als das Schicksal des Erdkönigreiches auf dem Spiel steht muss sich Korra entscheiden, wem sie vertraut. Die ersten Wahlen stehen an, doch obwohl Kuvira für ihre Verbrechen vor Gericht steht, bedrohen ihre Ambitionen noch immer den Frieden und die Demokratie der Nation. Und dann kommt es auch noch zu Meinungsverschiedenheiten zwischen Korra, Asami, Mako und Bolin, wie ein neuer Krieg verhindert werden soll. Drastische Maßnahmen sind nötig, um zu verhindern, dass das die Zukunft des Erdkönigreichs von seiner Vergangenheit gefährdert wird. Die neue Trilogie um die Nachfahrin des Avatar setz genau dort an, wo die beliebte Reihe "Revierkämpfe" aufgehört hat.

Three Avatar: The Last Airbender standalone graphic novels featuring Katara, Toph, and Suki collected in one oversized hardcover! Includes exclusive commentary from the creators to dive even further into the creation of the comics! What do pirates, prisons, and a lavabender have in common? It’s this collection of Avatar: The Last Airbender stories! Katara has to embrace her tougher side and join a pirate crew to escape the Fire Nation, Toph embraces her new role as teacher to some skeptical new students, and Suki’s time in the Boiling Rock prison provides a painful lesson that will ultimately strengthen her faith in her friends. These three standalone stories are collected into one oversized hardcover for the first time, with exclusive commentary from the creators. Continue the adventure of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series with adventures written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, Pumpkinheads) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors by Adele Matera and letters by ComiCraft’s Jimmy Betancourt, in collaboration with original creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko’s Avatar Studios! Collects the graphic novels: Avatar: The Last Airbender--Katara and the Pirate's Silver Avatar: The Last Airbender--Toph's Metalbending Academy Avatar: The Last Airbender--Suki, Alone.

The Jasmine Dragon has become a fixture of social life in Ba Sing Se. When his tea supply suddenly and mysteriously dries up, Iroh goes in search of answers and finds himself captured by a familiar face—bounty hunter June! Iroh must confront a part of his past while June considers her future, but however things go…someone’s got to free the tea! Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman and Adele Matera are back with another new adventure in the word of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Written in consultation with co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!

Aang faces a decision from which there is no return! When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries—the factory owned by Toph’s father—Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with a cold shoulder. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear: a massive bender-versus-non-bender conflict has gripped the town and is threatening to turn violent. In order to heal the divide and save the town, Aang and the team will all face tough decisions about power and identity that could tear them apart. Join Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko in this beautiful second edition of Imbalance! With a brand-new cover by Peter Wartman! Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender—Imbalance volumes 1-3.

New beginnings for Korra and Asami! After a refreshing sojourn in the Spirit World, Korra and Asami return to Republic City but find nothing but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict! A developer plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, endangering relations with the spirits. At the city’s edge, Zhu Li enlists everyone she can to aid the evacuees who have relocated there. Meanwhile, the Triple Threats’ ruthless new leader, Tokuga, is determined to unite the other triads under his rule. In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other—but first, they’ve got to get better at being a team! Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Secret Origins: Batgirl, Afrina and the Glass Coffin) and with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra! Collects The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Parts One, Two, and Three with an all-new cover by Irene Koh!

The final season of the beloved animated series The Legend of Korra—created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko—is revisited in all its glory with this hardcover homage, packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, to The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series Book Four––Balance. Released to celebrate the anniversary of the original show’s airing, this stunning book contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s fourth and final season season, alongside creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues!

Relive your favorite memories from the hit animated series The Legend of Korra Book Three - Spirits—created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko—the groundbreaking sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This limited edition hardcover, released to celebrate the anniversary of the original show’s airing, contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s third season, alongside creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues!

Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book Two - Spirits--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show’s second season, complete with creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. This celebrated second edition also includes pages of new sketches from the original creative team and a brand-new foreword by Korra voice actor P.J. Byrne! This is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought a new generation of Avatar heroes to life, revisited for the show’s anniversary!

Reprinted to celebrate anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this limited edition hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's incredible second season, alongside creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko. The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues! Return to the animated series The Legend of Korra Book Two - Spirits--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender!

The stories about their lives and careers have been preserved herein for all generations to enjoy, in perpetuity.

The release of 'Winterhawk's Land - Collector's Edition' in hardcover, is a special offering of the original novella (2017) to include a beautiful poem written by fan and friend Karen Downes. Karen wrote this poem about the Blackfoot Chief Winterhawk, a noble and spiritual character from the 1975 classic film, Winterhawk. The title role of Winterhawk, played by me, made such an impression on Karen, it inspired her to write a poem that expressed the effect the character had on her. This special Collector's Edition is an enduring tribute to the dignity and commitment this leader had for his land and his People. 

Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book One - Air--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season, along with new sketches from the original creative team! Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko and a brand-new foreword by Korra voice actor Janet Varney, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought a new generation of Avatar heroes to life! The book is packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a commemorative lithograph, celebrating this timeless series and the legacy it continues! Features of this new deluxe second edition include: Slipcase and a portfolio featuring a lithograph exclusive to this edition. New sketchbook material by the creators of the series. All-new foreword from Korra voice actor Janet Varney. All-new cover by Joaquim Dos Santos and Bryan Konietzko

"Join series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino for a behind-the-scenes look at hundreds of pieces of concept, design, and production art as they take you on a guided tour through the development of this smash-hit television series in this new edition of the beloved artbook. Learn how Avatar: The Last Airbender took shape, from the very first sketch through the series finale, and beyond!"--Publisher's description.

To secure lasting peace for the Earth Kingdom, Korra must trust an unlikely ally! On the eve of its first elections, the Earth Kingdom's future is endangered by its past. As Kuvira works to reclaim her honor, the devious commander Guan undermines the peace Avatar Korra has established to take power for himself. Korra and Kuvira must learn to work together to ensure the future of the Earth Kingdom. Enjoy the continuing Avatar adventures, now with a new sketchbook section and artist commentary! Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series! Collects The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part One, Two, and Three.

Kuvira's true nature is revealed, and the Earth Kingdom will feel the consequences! Thanks to Commander Guan and Doctor Sheng's brainwashing technology, all hope for a fair election in the Earth Kingdom is lost. Korra works with Toph, Su, and Kuvira to plan a means to rescue not just the brainwashed Mako, Bolin, and Asami, but everyone else caught up in Guan's plan! With the Earth Empire potentially on the rise again, Kuvira pulls another trick from her sleeve . . . but whose side is she truly on? Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko and Tim Hedrick, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!

What will it take to stop a war? King Wu's dreams of peacefully transitioning the Earth Kingdom into a democracy are in danger when Commander Guan throws his political hat in the ring, hoping to subvert the new system from the inside out. But playing fair was never part of his plan; Guan and Dr. Sheng are using terrifying new technology to cement Guan's win! In a desperate attempt to save the Earth Kingdom from falling back into the dark days of conquest and empire, Korra and Kuvira convince an old friend to return and take the former commander on in the polls. But will it be enough? Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!

From the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender comes the instant USA Today and New York Times bestselling novel starring Avatar Kyoshi—now in paperback! Written in consultation with Michael Dante DiMartino, the visionary cocreator and executive producer of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra animated TV series. Justice begins with one woman. After nine years of desperate searching for the next Avatar, the discovery of young, charming Avatar Yun has brought stability to the four nations—that is, until Earth Kingdom-born Kyoshi, Yun’s unassuming friend and servant, demonstrates remarkable bending during a mission to the South Pole. With the identity of the true Avatar at stake and the growing unrest among her allies turning into violence, Kyoshi is forced to flee the Avatar mansion with her fiery friend Rangi, taking little more than the metal war fans and headdress her parents left behind. It isn’t easy finding Avatar training on the run, but Kyoshi and Rangi find unlikely supporters in the daofei: ragtag criminals and outlaws living in the shadows of the Earth Kingdom. Torn between following the traditional path of an Avatar and seeking vengeance for those she has lost, Kyoshi struggles to accept her newfound power as she trains in secret. But while Kyoshi, Rangi, and her daofei friends face off against brutal underworld rivals, those who seek to control the Avatar draw ever closer to her, leaving trails of the dead in their wake. The story behind the longest-living Avatar in the history of this beloved world, The Rise of Kyoshi maps Kyoshi’s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar. “Yee artfully weaves in political entanglements as well as complex cultural identities to fully immerse readers in Kyoshi’s world. . . . An action-packed tale that answers some long-awaited questions; fans will look forward to the promised sequel.” —Kirkus Reviews

Korra must decide who to trust as the fate of the Earth Kingdom hangs in the balance! On the eve of its first elections, the Earth Kingdom finds its future endangered by its past. Even as Kuvira stands trial for her crimes, vestiges of her imperial ambitions threaten to undermine the nation's democratic hopes. But when Korra, Asami, Mako, and Bolin don't all see eye-to-eye as to the solution, drastic measures will be taken to halt a new march to war! Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series!

Aang and Team Avatar race to resolve rising tensions between benders and non-benders before a town is torn apart! There's something fishy going on in Cranefish Town, and it's up to Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph to find out what, before the simmering conflict between benders and non-benders boils over into all-out war. But danger lurks where they least expect it, and uncovering the truth will reveal a threat unlike any they've ever faced?and a fateful choice for Aang he can never unmake! Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar!

After a showdown with the evil emperor Nerezza in the Indian-inspired world of Rachana, the band of young artists and their Geniuses is broken. Giacomo has been captured, his mind under Nerezza's control. Knowing that Nerezza is on the hunt for the Pencil, the third Sacred Tool, the daring Milena, Savino, and Aaminah head to Katunga, an African-inspired empire known for their powerful intellect. There, Aaminah confronts her heritage, making a shocking discovery when she finds out the leader of the Katungans is her father, a man she barely remembers. Meanwhile, the rebel artists must unlock the power behind the Sacred Tools to stop and destroy Nerezza once and for all--but does that mean they have to end Giacomo's life too?Emotions erupt, powers clash, and battles ensue in this thrilling conclusion to the Rebel Geniuses series!

When Asami is kidnapped, Korra sets out to the Spirit Wilds to find her. Now teeming with dark spirits influenced by the half spirit-half human Tokuga, the landscape is more dangerous than ever before. The two women must trust in each other and work together if they are to make it out alive. Their fate is revealed in this stunning, action-packed conclusion to The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars! Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Afrina and the Glass Coffin), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series!

The men and women; women who were disguised as men, fought for our independence and freedom during the Civil War. Those that survived made their journey home, not knowing what to expect. All those who fought in this war and all the wars that followed, experienced the same anxieties, fears, doubts and other unknown expectations upon their return to their families and the life they left behind. Time and wars change, but the painful emotions of war tom memories remain. 'Six Rode Home' is the story of six Southern horse soldiers, who fought together in the Civil War for four years and were now returning home. They were disappointed that the war was over because they were on the losing side, but also happy they survived, heading home to their loved ones. What they experienced in route were emotions of joy, sadness, horror and a hopeful anticipation for a new future of happiness. But, there was a lingering fear that what they were hoping to find, was not to be. During this crucial period in American history, the North and the South had their ups and downs, and so did these six that rode home ... to what?