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Dark Wraith of Shannara

Dark Wraith of Shannara

ComicsEpic Fantasy
Pages
208
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Jair Ohmsford must master the dangerous magic of the wishsong to rescue his friends from a growing darkness. This graphic novel follows his journey through the Four Lands as he faces sinister forces that threaten the future of his world. It is a standalone adventure that serves as an entry point into a classic fantasy setting.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousDarkAtmosphericMysterious
QuestChosen OneComing of AgeReluctant Hero

Genres

Comics Epic Fantasy Fantasy Graphic Novels High Fantasy

About the author

T
Terry Brooks

Terence Dean Brooks (born January 8, 1944) is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy, and has also written two movie novelizations. He has written 23 New York Times bestsellers during his writing career, and has over 21 million copies of his books in print. He is one of the biggest-selling living fantasy writers.

Characters

Jair OhmsfordProtagonist
All characters in Dark Wraith of Shannara

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book require prior knowledge of the Shannara series?

    While it functions as a standalone adventure, the narrative is a direct continuation of the events depicted in the short story Indomitable and takes place several years after the conclusion of The Wishsong of Shannara.

  • How does this book differ from the author's traditional novels?

    This is the author's first graphic novel, created as a collaborative experiment where he provided the story while writer Robert Place Napton and illustrator Edwin David handled the adaptation and visual execution.