Avatar: The Last Airbender--Imbalance Library Edition

I had heard of these comics before now but never got around to reading them. Then around a month ago I rewatched the entire series and was reminded just how great this property is. With memorable characters and incredible world building, it stands as one of the all time greats of so-called "children's animation". My second watch through left me wanting more, a more direct continuation as opposed to the Legend of Korra show. This is the latest in the line of these follow-up books, and the story marks a changeover in creative talent as writer Faith Erin Hicks and artist Peter Wartman replace the outgoing team of Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru. The story picks up a short time after the previous team's story The Rift, playing upon the Bender vs. Non-Bender tensions later seen in Korra. This connection gives Hick's story an entertaining edge, as well as her exploration of complex that would have been right at place in the show. What really makes these comics great is the close collaboration with the shows creators, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, which really give these stories a true sense of continuity. Wartman's art is truly brilliant too, being a great adaption of the original designs with a lot of his own artistic flare. The story of this book is fantastic, and this particular edition of it is equally so. This large hardcover volume collects the originally three part story in one, plus concept art and notes on the creative process all on thick pages. This is, and I'm sure the others equally are, a definite buy for fans of the show. Reading it, it felt like the show never ended at all. 5/5

I have all the Avatar library edition books and this one was a joy to read just like the rest. This story begins to introduce Republic City in The Legend of Korra. It changes so much in the decades between this story and Korra! Like every other library edition, the authors' comments in the side panels is worth it!

Despite the lack of my favorite character, Zuko, this is one of the best in the Avatar comic installments. This book shows the growing disputes between benders and non-benders, and some of the origins for Republic City and other elements we see in The Legend of Korra. A nice historical bridge between the two, and I also enjoy seeing the characters aging a bit.

This is an awesome edition really great quality for the price. I am kind of blown away, I expected your quick re-run printed graphic novel. Mostly just to explore more of the story with my kids. This is an art book quality. Comments and notes from Faith Erin Hicks & Peter Wartman just push this edition over the top.

The story is such a great bridge between the start of Republic city and some building issues and Korra! Of course it has great punchlines from Sokka as well!

I don't like the overall story of this one (compared to "the promise," "the search," etc)... but the quality and art is wonderful!

We are all passionate Avatar fans, and watched the show, then have bought all the books. This one was a bit difficult to get used to because the drawing style changed. When you spend years with characters who have a certain look and certain facial expressions, it's hard when that changes a bit. But alas, it's still the Avatar world, so we'll still probably by the next one, if there is one.

Very good product!!

If you were nervous about a new writing and art team taking over the franchise, rest easy because this is a great addition! It is very true to the characters and series and feels like watching an extended and really excellent episode. It's got great humor and I love how it begins the tie-in into the Korra age. Get this asap!

I always love there library editions, the book is bigger so you see the art a lot better and they have author commentary which I love the behind the scenes of the last air bender story’s.

I had heard of these comics before now but never got around to reading them. Then around a month ago I rewatched the entire series and was reminded just how great this property is. With memorable characters and incredible world building, it stands as one of the all time greats of so-called "children's animation". My second watch through left me wanting more, a more direct continuation as opposed to the Legend of Korra show. This is the latest in the line of these follow-up books, and the story marks a changeover in creative talent as writer Faith Erin Hicks and artist Peter Wartman replace the outgoing team of Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru. The story picks up a short time after the previous team's story The Rift, playing upon the Bender vs. Non-Bender tensions later seen in Korra. This connection gives Hick's story an entertaining edge, as well as her exploration of complex that would have been right at place in the show. What really makes these comics great is the close collaboration with the shows creators, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, which really give these stories a true sense of continuity. Wartman's art is truly brilliant too, being a great adaption of the original designs with a lot of his own artistic flare. The story of this book is fantastic, and this particular edition of it is equally so. This large hardcover volume collects the originally three part story in one, plus concept art and notes on the creative process all on thick pages. This is, and I'm sure the others equally are, a definite buy for fans of the show. Reading it, it felt like the show never ended at all. 5/5

I have all the Avatar library edition books and this one was a joy to read just like the rest. This story begins to introduce Republic City in The Legend of Korra. It changes so much in the decades between this story and Korra! Like every other library edition, the authors' comments in the side panels is worth it!

Despite the lack of my favorite character, Zuko, this is one of the best in the Avatar comic installments. This book shows the growing disputes between benders and non-benders, and some of the origins for Republic City and other elements we see in The Legend of Korra. A nice historical bridge between the two, and I also enjoy seeing the characters aging a bit.

This is an awesome edition really great quality for the price. I am kind of blown away, I expected your quick re-run printed graphic novel. Mostly just to explore more of the story with my kids. This is an art book quality. Comments and notes from Faith Erin Hicks & Peter Wartman just push this edition over the top.

The story is such a great bridge between the start of Republic city and some building issues and Korra! Of course it has great punchlines from Sokka as well!

I don't like the overall story of this one (compared to "the promise," "the search," etc)... but the quality and art is wonderful!

We are all passionate Avatar fans, and watched the show, then have bought all the books. This one was a bit difficult to get used to because the drawing style changed. When you spend years with characters who have a certain look and certain facial expressions, it's hard when that changes a bit. But alas, it's still the Avatar world, so we'll still probably by the next one, if there is one.

Very good product!!

If you were nervous about a new writing and art team taking over the franchise, rest easy because this is a great addition! It is very true to the characters and series and feels like watching an extended and really excellent episode. It's got great humor and I love how it begins the tie-in into the Korra age. Get this asap!

I always love there library editions, the book is bigger so you see the art a lot better and they have author commentary which I love the behind the scenes of the last air bender story’s.

My granddaughter asked for this book as a gift. I ordered it for her. When it arrived she was the happiest girl on earth.. Her Mom and Dad were amazed by the book too. Highly recommended.

Like the other library edition comics, it's great! This one is made by a different group than the ones that came before it, but had they not said that in the commentary, I never would have known. If you liked the previous library edition comics, or are just a fan of ATLA, then you'll enjoy this.

Just finished the Avatar book series, as well as the show! And this is my favorite book of the whole series. Nice layout and love the extras you get in the library edition. I only wish it would come with a soft cover version but I think it’s Dark Horse’s problem more than Amazon. The hard cover is really nice, just costs a bit more usually. Definitely worth the price - it’s a keeper!

A great continuation to the ATLA universe!

The latest installment of the gaang’s adventures is amazing! Great quality and just a lovely continuation.

Great product and perfect gift for those who love the Avatar: The Last Airbender series.

Love love love. THEY ARE COMJNG OUT WITH A WHOLE UNIVERSE OF THE AVATAR WORLD! How exciting. They book is great.

Bought this for my sister for x-mas. She loved it.

good

Love it!

No issues with shipment. Comic was new and in mint condition.

can't be dissapointed with the avatar franchise

Love this comic. Came in perfect condition

Came in plastic wrap untouched. It made such a great Christmas present, thank you so much!

Love the books......my granddaughter has all of them but this one arrived with a big divet in the cover. That was sad. I'm wondering if a partial refund is possible. Impossible to exchange.

Recieved and in good quality. Thank you for the wonderful service through out.

My son loved it! Great book!

Great book but poor shipping and caused some damage to the book

love these comics, great printing quality.

good book

I was surprised to discover that this sixth installment of the Avatar comics had a different creative team than the other five. Ultimately, it was a pleasant surprise. Peter Wartman's art is very stylish and has more flavor than Gurihiru's, and I think Faith Erin Hicks nailed the tone of Avatar in a way that Gene Luen Yang sometimes struggled to. Even the colorists, Ryan Hill and Adele Matera, were impressive. I don't mean to say I didn't enjoy the old creative team, because I certainly did, but overall I thought it was a nice change. In Imbalance we return to our industrially-developing town that gave Aang so much trouble in The Rift, and my has it grown. Now dubbed 'Cranefish Town' (and maybe one day Republic City, if my guess hits the mark), it offers up new troubles. This time in the form of some seriously bigoted bender supremacists. It's a great story. And the divide between benders and non-benders rings true as a realistic in-world issue, with obvious parallels to the prejudices that are all too prevalent in our own world at times.

The author and artists were changed for Imbalance, and so it's noticeably different. The look and story are nowhere near as good as the first five comic series. The first five Avatar comics looked like animation cells from the show, whereas Imbalance is more like a watercolor art style. It's okay overall, but the writing also lacks the more riveting elements that made the first five story arcs great, and I got bored and struggled to finish Imbalance.

I love how big this book is and the art style is simply beautiful! I also can't believe the gaang are all older now :,)

Great story/writing Beautiful art Both faithful to the TV Show Product shipping almost in perfect condition (Minor bents in the hardcover) Final print perfect except for two pages with little stains

loved. recommend.

At time of writing, Imbalance is the newest comic of the Avatar series, following on from the good 'North and South', I'm not quite sure how much time has passed, but I'm guessing most of the characters are now around 15 or 16. Anyway, the library edition brings all three comics together into one beautiful hardback book - complete with annotations and notes from the writers and artists. The book itself is beautiful and I really like the new art style which bursts with colour (some fantastic god rays) and captures the growing pains of what will become Republic City. Imbalance looks at a growing feud between benders and non-benders, particularly over new factories that do not require benders, putting them out of a job and increasing tensions between the two groups. There's a lot more to it, with a nice nod to economics and politics, but that's the story in a nutshell. The gaang (minus Zuko who is presumably busy running the Fire Nation) have to try and discover the leaders of a conspiracy and find a way to defuse the tension between the two groups. If it sounds familiar to Korra season 1 - it is, and its a great linkage with that season. I won't say more to avoid overly spoiling the story. Focusing on the production values, again this is a fantastic book with dynamic combat scenes, fun character development and an interesting story. Toph is probably the MVP is this one, her interactions with Sokka, her blunt attitude and her attempts at subterfuge area really interesting and fun. There are also some lovely moments with Aang and Katara visiting what will become the air temple island, and Sokka even gets his detective monocle on! Suki is awesome as always. I would rate Imbalance very highly, probably second only to 'The Search', if you are enjoying the Avatar series, this will be an excellent addition to your collection. If you have not read any of the comics before, I think you could still read and enjoy this without reading any of the others beforehand. Series order: The Promise The Search The Rift Smoke and Shadow North and South Imbalance

Pleased with item. But was disappointed with packing, looked like it had been kicked around before dumping on my doorstep. I had other items in parcel they were ok but this book was a little dented around the edges, please take more care. My daughter will still love it I’m sure.

First class however maybe a little bit too expensive.

I loved this trilogy. The library edition has interesting commentary from the author and artists. The new art style is also wonderful and I can't wait for future releases.

My son loved this book. It's was in excellent condition and turn up very quickly. 100% recommend!!

Es un libro grande de buena calidad, las hojas son bastante gruesas pero no se usa todo el espacio de éstas; los comentarios que incluye esta edición no son del todo necesarios (aunque es un poco divertido saber lo que los creadores pensaban al hacer esta trilogía, realmente aportan poco o casi nada), hubiera sido mejor si simplemente no incluyera ó pusiera estos comentarios en una sección aparte para que la impresión del cómic abarcara toda la hoja ya que no todas las páginas incluyen dichas notas. La sección de bocetos tampoco es muy grande (10 páginas) y la historia, al menos siento yo, no es para nada la mejor que podríamos ver en un cómic de Avatar.

2 cosas, primera si eres fan de avatar cómpralo, es una excelente historia y excelente continuación de los libros anteriores, el arte en muchos momentos está a otro nivel tanto que sientes que estás viendo un capítulo de la serie, la edición es una calidad más que excelente y unos extras más que bienvenidos el libro como tal 5 estrellas, ahora si la página te dice que es “nuevo” probablemente se te esté vendiendo de segunda mano, no viene sellado sino metido en una bolsa, puede tener las hojas dáñanos como rayones en la portada y unos cuantos golpecitos como me paso a mi, así que yo pensaría 2 veces antes de comprarlo aquí a menos que se de a entender que lo que se está vendiendo no es “nuevo” 2.5 estrellas para Amazon

You can practically hear their voices when reading these books. Great artwork and stories. Fans of the show cant go wrong

Nada a dizer quanto a qualidade dos volumes e tb na agilidade da entrega. Quanto a história não surpreendeu tanto quanto os últimos livros adquiridos... A fã, minha filha, achou que Ang nesta edição não tem o destaque que esperava.

Me llegó rápido, protegido y en buenas condiciones. Particularmente, me encanta la versión hardcover de estos volúmenes, está muy bien trabajada.

L'avevo ordinato e mi era arrivato danneggiato in una confezione non adatta, ho fatto il reso e ne ho preso un altro arrivato con prime :) loperar è ottima s siete fan di avatar

Amo estos cómics, valen la pena

Great story, one of the best fantasy universe that I remember. Brilliant!

Arrived on the date it said it would, look very nice and look forward to reading it.