WITNESS HOW THE KYOSHI WARRIORS JOINED THE WAR AGAINST THE FIRE NATION IN THE NEW COMIC SERIES “AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER—THE KYOSHI WARRIORS”
01/14/2026
Dark Horse Comics, in collaboration with Avatar Studios and
Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, presents
Avatar: The Last Airbender—Kyoshi Warriors, a brand-new tale of the Kyoshi Warriors. This story will be told across three monthly single-issue comics, with the first issue arriving in May 2026. The series will be written by Brandon Hoáng (
The Crossbow of Destiny), illustrated by BellBessa (
Avatar: The Last Airbender—Ramen Rumble) and Xanthe Bouma, colored by Adele Matera (
Avatar: The Last Airbender—Ashes of the Academy), and lettered by Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt (
Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest). Each issue will also feature cover art by Danielle Weires.
About Avatar: The Last Airbender—Kyoshi Warriors:
Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors leave their island home to join the war against the Fire Nation. Met with suspicion and resentment by the mainlanders, they struggle to prove their worth to the Earth Kingdom. But when that opportunity arises, will they be willing to compromise their values as Kyoshi Warriors to embrace it?
Follow the Kyoshi Warriors when
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Kyoshi Warriors #1 (of 3) arrives in comic shops on May 6, 2026. It’s now available for preorder from your
local comic shop. Each issue will contain 22 story pages and will be available for $4.99.
Praise for Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novels:
“Avatar: The Last Airbender—Suki, Alone develops a key Avatarverse character on a solo journey that turns out deeply interconnected to the storyworld at large. It’s a story that emphasizes how versatile this world is for telling all kinds of stories.”–Multiversity Comics
“All in all, Ashes of the Academy is a fantastic addition to the expanding lore of Avatar: The Last Airbender. It’s fun, it’s thoughtful, and frankly, more Avatar stories are always welcome.”–Gaming Trend
“While rooted in the established world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ashes of the Academy brings something fresh and exciting to the table. It blends familiar faces and new challenges, adding depth to the beloved universe.”–Screen Rant
“A meaningful one-off about adapting to change that will satisfy Avatar: The Last Airbender fans.”–School Library Journal on Avatar: The Last Airbender–The Bounty Hunter and the Tea Brewer
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Dark Horse Comics at Emerald City Comic Con 2026
Highlights include:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM:
SIGNING - AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER—THE KYOSHI WARRIORS: Danielle Weires
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Panel - Dark Horse Comics - A celebration of 40 years in comics
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Room 342
Dark Horse Comics celebrates 40 years of creator-owned comics, licensed titles, and fan favorite products! Discover what's new from Dark Horse, learn about upcoming projects and stories from creators, editors, and more to celebrate the anniversary.
Dark Horse Comics' full ECCC schedule can be found
here.
