Wika

Name: Wika
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787735927
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By Thomas Day

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After narrowly escaping an uprising that claims her parents' lives, Wika, the last of a royal line of fairies, must evade assassins while uncovering the secret of her lineage. This dark epic fantasy weaves magic and mystery in a world filled with fairies, dwarves, goblins, and elves, brought vividly to life through Olivier Ledroit’s stunning illustrations.
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Ideal for fans of graphic novels, epic fantasy, steampunk, and richly illustrated stories featuring mythical creatures and complex characters.

After narrowly escaping an uprising that claims the lives of her parents, Wika, the last of a royal line of fairies, must evade the assassins on her trail long enough to discover the secret of her lineage.

Description

After narrowly escaping an uprising that claims the lives of her parents, Wika, the last of a royal line of fairies, must evade the assassins on her trail long enough to discover the secret of her lineage.

Uncover Thomas Day's first comic book story - a dark tale of magic and mystery, with fairies, dwarves, goblins and elves, in a stunning epic fantasy world brought to life by the beautiful illustrations of Olivier Ledroit.

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Publishers Weekly praises the comic's blend of magic, myth, and steampunk, highlighting Ledroit’s meticulous, Klimt-like artwork. Grovel calls it an intriguing addition to modern fantasy and lauds the art as a masterclass. DC Comics News commends the detailed character exploration and explosive artwork, calling it a unique and memorable adventure. Down The Tubes describes it as simply spectacular, mixing fairy tale sweetness with steampunk grit. Previews World declares it "The Most Gorgeous Comic of 2021."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787735927

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Illustration: Illustrations, unspecified

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 276.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 329

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Thomas Day

About the Author

Thomas Day, born in 1971 in Paris, is a French-language SF and fantasy writer. He has published fifteen novels since 2002. His novel Way of the Sword was adapted as a comic strip by French publisher Glénat (soon to be released in English by Titan Comics' Statix Press line), and received the Julia Verlanger Prize in 2003.