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Preview: White Sand Omnibus Hardcover

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White Sand Omnibus Hardcover

writers: Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin
artists: Julius Gopez, Fritz Casas, Julius Ohta
cover: Nabetse Zitro
FC | 496 pages | Fantasy | $70.00 | Teen+

The epic tale by New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson returns in an incredible deluxe anniversary omnibus edition! Celebrating five years since the title’s debut, we have collected all three volumes of this seminal tale into a massive, nearly 500-page tome that tells the complete story in a single beautiful hardcover.

On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss — a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own. Assassins are coming for them from all directions, and Kenton’s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue.

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Preview: Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Vol. 2 HC

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Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Vol. 2 HC

writers: Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin
artist | cover: Julius M Gopez
FC | 144+ pages | $24.99 | Teen+

THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED SAGA OF MAGIC & ADVENTURE BY #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR BRANDON SANDERSON CONTINUES!

Following the loss of most of his colleagues in a violent ambush, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell of the few remaining Sand Masters, magicians who can manipulate sand to do their bidding. With the ruling council poised against him, the hot-headed Kenton must become a diplomat to have any hope of preventing the eradication of his people forever. However, there’s another complication: assassins are coming for him from all directions, and Kenton’s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue.

White Sand Volume 2 continues the New York Times bestselling series of graphic novels, bringing a crucial chapter of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere to life exclusively in a visual format.

Preview: Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Vol. 1 Hard Cover – Signed Edition

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Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Vol. 1 Hard Cover – Signed Edition

writer: Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin
artist: Julius M. Gopez
cover: Julius M. Gopez
FC • 160 pages • $39.99 • Teen+

A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson.  On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss — a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.White Sand brings to life a crucial, unpublished part of Brandon Sanderson’s sprawling Cosmere universe. The story has been adapted by Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure.

A CRUCIAL, UNPUBLISHED CHAPTER IN BRANDON SANDERSON’S SPRAWLING COSMERE UNIVERSE!

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Preview: Xena #6

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Xena #6

writer: Genevieve Valentine
artist: Julius Gopez
cover: Jenny Frison
incentive cover: Jenny Frison (“virgin art”)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Gabrielle is a “guest” of Rome. She’ll have the power of an empire at her fingertips, if she becomes a loyal subject of Augustus Caesar – a Bard that will shape history. But Xena will stop at nothing to get Gabrielle back – no matter the cost. When the streets of Rome become a battlefield, a legacy hangs in the balance.

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Preview: Xena Vol. 2 #5

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Xena Vol. 2 #5

writer: Genevieve Valentine
artist: Julius Gopez
cover: Jenny Frison
incentive cover: Jenny Frison (“virgin art”)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

The daring rescue of Chilapa and the captive Harpies has made Xena into Rome’s newest, greatest enemy… just like old times! It will bring the might of an empire to Xena’s doorstep… and Gabrielle is going to stop it, by any means necessary. All roads lead to Rome!

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Preview: Xena Warrior Princess #4

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Xena Warrior Princess #4

writer: Genevieve Valentine
artist: Ariel Medel, Julius Gopez
cover: Jenny Frison
incentive cover: Jenny Frison (“virgin art”)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

With half the Harpies taken hostage and on their way to Rome as war prizes, Xena and Gabrielle set off on a desperate rescue mission. The Harpies are ready for battle, and even Ares has joined the fray, but with Rome hungry for victory at any cost, they might already be too late. It’s battle on two fronts… and when Gabrielle faces a terrible choice, will she risk losing Xena to save the world?

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Review: Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Vol.1 HC

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A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson! On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss — a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.

Within White Sand, traditional fantasy comes to life, in this intriguing blend of action, suspense, and mystery. The misfit son of a high ranking Sand Masters, is the only one left alive after most of his kin are slain at what was meant to be a joyous celebration. Somehow afterward his power fails him, yet comes back much stronger for some reason. As he attempts to figure out why, along with why his kin were slaughtered, he finds himself forced to defend the remaining Sand Masters from being dissolved by the ruling body.

The art by Julius Gopez is a nice blend of contrast as the novel progress. Gopez manages to subtlety add in more color as Kenton travels with the people who found him alive. The cities seem to get increasingly detailed, as they grow larger.

Story: Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin Art: Julius Gopez
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Vol. 1 HC

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Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Vol. 1 HC

writer: Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin
artist: Julius Gopez
cover: Julius Gopez
FC • 160 pages • $24.99 • Teen+

A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson! On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss — a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.

Presented as a never-before-seen graphic novel, White Sand brings to life a crucial component of Brandon Sanderson’s sprawling Cosmere universe. The previously unpublished story is told by Brandon Sanderson and Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure.

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