Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince: 1-3 Boxed Set

Name: Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince: 1-3 Boxed Set
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787734692
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Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince: 1-3 Boxed Set by V.E. Schwab is a graphic novel prequel to the A Darker Shade of Magic series. This three-volume collection follows a thrilling, gritty fantasy tale filled with bloody, swashbuckling adventures and intricate magic duels. The story expertly combines political intrigue and pirate escapades, all set in a vividly realised, complex world of magic and power.
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Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince: 1-3 Boxed Set

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This boxed set is perfect for readers who enjoy fantasy graphic novels with rich world-building, political intrigue, and action-packed storytelling. Ideal for fans of Shades of Magic novels, those who appreciate detailed artwork, and anyone drawn to swashbuckling adventures and complex characters in a gritty magical universe.

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Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab and torn from the universe of the Shades of Magic.

This three-volume boxed 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.

This boxed set collects together:

SHADES OF MAGIC Vol 1: The Steel Prince, 9781785865879

SHADES OF MAGIC Vol 2: Night of Knives, 9781782762119

SHADES OF MAGIC Vol 3: The Rebel Army, 9781787731158

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critically acclaimed and nominated for Goodreads Best Graphic Novels & Comics 2019, this series has been praised as "one of fantasy's most successful series" (The Hollywood Reporter) and "a masterpiece and a delight to read" (DePepi). Reviewers highlight the "visually stunning" artwork and "complex, compelling characters" (Book Riot), describing it as "exceptional," "explosive and dramatic" with "stellar" pacing (Comic Buzz, Geeks World Wide). Fans and critics alike consider it "possibly the best fantasy comic out there right now" (Culturess) and commend its accessibility and craftsmanship (Set the Tape, Women Write A). The boxed set also includes art cards featuring cover art.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787734692

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 15 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Contributors:

Illustrated by Andrea Olimpieri

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 141g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

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 Edinburgh.

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