Avatar: The Last Airbender--Imbalance Library Edition
When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries--the factory owned by Toph's father--Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with a cold shoulder. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear: a massive bender-versus-non-bender conflict has gripped the town and is threatening to turn violent. In order to heal the divide and save the town, Aang and the team will all face tough decisions about power and identity that could tear them apart.
Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar!
Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imbalance parts 1-3 (ATLA volumes 16-18).
Reviews (59)
It's Like the Show Never Ended (Review #383)
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
Republic City origins & Toph being badaśś
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!
One of the Best Avatar Installments Thus Far
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.
Awesome quality book, really amazing.
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.
Need it!
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!
Amazing Quality!
I don't like the overall story of this one (compared to "the promise," "the search," etc)... but the quality and art is wonderful!
Love Avatar, an adjustment to new drawing style
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!!
Very good product!!
Awesome new installment in the Avatar world!!
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!
Love these books
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.
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