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Story by Terry Brooks
Adapted by Robert Napton and Edwin David
Published: March 25, 2008
or years, Terry has been asked if he would ever allow a graphic novel to be produced of his Shannara series. That time is March 2008! Here is a preliminary look at one of 2008's events: Dark Wraith of Shannara!
Del Rey, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, announces its first original graphic novel project: Dark Wraith of Shannara, a brand-new adventure set in the bestselling Shannara universe by Terry Brooks. Terry is creating and overseeing the work done on the story, which will be illustrated by Edwin David and adapted by Robert Place Napton, both veterans of the comics/graphic novel field.
"This is an exciting new adventure for me, one that I have thought about undertaking for a long time," says Terry Brooks. "Some stories set in the Shannara world are ones that I could never find the time to write in book form, so I have been looking for an alternate venue in which to present them. Graphic novels seem the right choice, and I am delighted to be working with Robert and Edwin."
Here is an excerpt from Dark Wraith of Shannara:
Dark Wraith of Shannara is set a few years after the events of The Wishsong of Shannara and the Shannara short story Indomitable. Its main characters are siblings Jair and Brin Ohmsford, the young woman Kimber Boh, Cogline the Druid, and the evil and dangerous Croton Witch. In the story, Jair Ohmsford discovers that he can draw on a form of magic that allows him to transform into other living creatures, both human and other. The magic is both powerful and seductive, for Jair can feel himself wanting to remain in each new form that he tries. The dangers he faces in Dark Wraith of Shannara, however, will demand that the power be put to use.
Del Rey plans to publish additional original graphic novels if this one is a success. "Because of our phenomenal success with the Del Rey Manga program and our widespread contacts in the licensing arena, more and more potential projects are coming to our notice," says Del Rey Editor in Chief Betsy Mitchell. "Readers, booksellers, and librarians all tell us that they're seeking more great books in this format, and we absolutely want to give them what they're asking for."
Dark Wraith of Shannara was published on March 25, 2008. It is 208 pages, some of which is behind-the-scenes material.