Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab and torn from the universe of the Shades of Magic. This three-volume box-set, is the comic book prequel to A Darker Shade of Magic novel and is perfect for fans of bloody, swashbuckling adventure and gritty fantasy. Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books.
Delve into the thrilling, epic tale of the young and arrogant prince Maxim Maresh, long before he became the king of Red London and adoptive father to Kell, the lead protagonist of A Darker Shade of Magic! The youthful Maresh is sent to a violent and unmanageable port city on the Blood Coast of Verose, on strict orders from his father, King Nokil Maresh, to cut his military teeth in this lawless landscape.
There, he encounters an unruly band of soldiers, a lawless landscape, and through a series of incredible adventures learns what it means to be a leader and what it takes to be a future king.
This box-set Collects together SHADES OF MAGIC Vol 1: The Steel Prince, SHADES OF MAGIC Vol 2: Night of Knives, SHADES OF MAGIC Vol 3: The Rebel Army.
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Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince: 1-3 Slipcase Set (Graphic Novel)
Nominated for the GoodReads BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS 2019
"One of fantasy’s most successful series in recent years is coming to comics" - The Hollywood Reporter
"Visually stunning, this exciting, swashbuckling adventure revisits the enthralling world of Schwab’s best-selling “Shades of Magic” fantasy series" Library Journal, Starred Review
"The artwork is stunning, the characters complex and compelling" - Book Riot
"Exceptional … moves at a great pace and the artwork is stellar" - Comic Buzz
"Possibly the best fantasy comic out there right now" - Culturess
"Explosive and dramatic ... makes the lore accessible and understandable, and the art is absolutely gorgeous" - Geeks World Wide
"A masterpiece and a delight to read and admire" - DePepi
"A well realised and perfectly crafted world" - Set the Tape
"Complex and beautiful ... It is action packed and you will fly through these pages" - Book Crushin
"A prequel, but stands well on its own, with political intrigue, magic duels and even swashbuckling pirate adventures thrown in" - ICV2
“The Steel Prince comics are a joy to read ... [VE Schwab] makes every line of dialogue sing, every bit of plot feel right at home” - Women Write About Comics
“I challenge you to find a better fantasy graphic novel series” - The Bookshire
“This is one those books that combines so much to create something unique. There's mystery, drama, action/adventure/thriller and personal growth that we see throughout the story. The characters are incredibly well thought out and their evolution and growth is interesting to watch occur. This is a beautifully written and illustrated book that continues to demonstrate why I hold Titan Comics in high regard.” - Reading With A Flight Ring
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
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"Quick east read with an interesting story and good art style very insightful into the world of Shades of Magic"
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Published date: Feb 15, 2022
Language: English
No. of Pages: 336
Publisher: Titan
ISBN: 9781787734692
Dimensions:
6.88" W x
0.95" L x
10.49" H
V. E. Schwab's first adult novel, Vicious, debuted to critical praise and reader accolades. She is the author of the NYT bestselling Shades of Magic series, as well as a number of MG and YA novels, including This Savage Song. She has been called "the heir to Diana Wynne Jones." Her dynamic work has caught the attention of major TV and film studios.
Schwab has a Masters degree in Art History from the University of Edinburgh. She currently lives in Nashville, TN, but frequents Edinburgh.
Andrea Olimpieri is an up and coming comic book artist based out of Italy. Andrea has contributed artwork to a number of titles including Dishonored, Mostri, and True Blood.
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