The Legend of Korra (comics) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Legend of Korra |
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The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part 1 cover
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| Created by | Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan Konietzko |
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| Publisher | Dark Horse Comics | ||
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| Formats | Series of original graphic novels | ||
| Genre | Fantasy | ||
| Publication date | July 26, 2017 – present | ||
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| Writer(s) | Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan Konietzko |
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| Artist(s) | Irene Koh Michelle Wong |
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| Letterer(s) | Nate Piekos Rachel Deering Ariana Maher |
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| Colorist(s) | Killian Ng Jane Bak Adele Matera |
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| Editor(s) | Dave Marshall Rachel Roberts |
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The Legend of Korra comics continue the exciting story from the Nickelodeon animated TV show called The Legend of Korra. This popular series was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The comic books pick up right after the TV show ended with its final episode, "The Last Stand". They are published by Dark Horse Comics, the same company that also publishes the Avatar: The Last Airbender comics.
Short Comic Stories
Sometimes, short The Legend of Korra comic stories appear in special issues. These have been featured in Dark Horse Comics' Free Comic Book Day issues in 2016 and 2018. Free Comic Book Day is an event where comic book stores give away comics for free!
| Title | Date | Story by | Art by | Colors by | Appeared in |
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| "Friends for Life" | May 7, 2016 | Michael Dante DiMartino | Heather Campbell | Killian Ng | The Legend of Korra / How to Train Your Dragon / Plants vs. Zombies |
| "Lost Pets" | May 5, 2018 | Michael Dante DiMartino | Jayd Aït-Kaci | Killian Ng | The Legend of Korra & Nintendo ARMS |
Graphic Novel Adventures
These comics are a direct continuation of The Legend of Korra TV series. They are published as graphic novels by Dark Horse Comics. A graphic novel is like a long comic book that tells one complete story. These stories start right where the animated show finished.
| Title | Release Date | Story by | Written by | Art by | Colors by | Cover Art by |
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| Turf Wars | July 26, 2017 | Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko |
Michael Dante DiMartino | Irene Koh | Killian Ng | Heather Campbell with Jane Bak |
| January 17, 2018 | Heather Campbell with Killian Ng |
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| Ruins of the Empire | May 21, 2019 | Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko |
Michael Dante DiMartino | Michelle Wong | Killian Ng | Michelle Wong with Killian Ng |
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| February 25, 2020 | Killian Ng and Adele Matera |
Collected Library Editions
The stories from the graphic novels are also collected into special, larger hardcover books called "library editions." These editions often include extra content like notes from the creators and sketches, showing how the comics were made.
| Volume | Title | Release Date | What's Inside |
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| 1 | Turf Wars | March 26, 2019 |
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| 2 | Ruins of the Empire | September 22, 2020 |
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See also
In Spanish: La leyenda de Korra (cómics) para niños
