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D.K. KRISTOF'S
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DEFYING LIMITS. DEFINING STRENGTH.
Animation Test by Victory Kiss
SWANBLADE follows ballerina Kayla McAllister, the strong-willed daughter of retired superhero and war veteran Captain Atomic Ace, in an alternate 1950s world spiraling into chaos. After a devastating attack leaves her a triple amputee, Kayla receives experimental prosthetics and is thrust into a rising storm. As she battles old enemies and new threats, Kayla struggles with vengeance and legacy in becoming the symbol her city desperately needs.
Illustration by Mayank Kumarr
Steeped in the heroism that made BATMAN an icon and created as a love letter to the brooding heart of The Animated Series, the SWANBLADE illustrated books blend comic and graphic novel artistry with traditional prose; showcasing D.K. Kristof's signature cinematic writing style side by side with artwork from a rotation of international artists.
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Swanblade: Year One
"In this unapologetically dark graphic novel, hard-edged noir fiction collides with top-shelf illustration in a creative, mixed-media layout that feels like its own genre..."
Illustration by Paolo Reina
Coming late 2027, the Swanblade Universe expands with the addition of The Swanblade Chronicles, an anthology of graphic novel shorts that expand upon the lore, characters, and tales established by the illustrated novel series.
Volume I will feature the work of nine artists, including a front cover by the legendary Laura Braga.
Exploring the lives of several key characters, including Kayla's chosen sister-in-arms Abby Caruso and the enigmatic Jezebel, The Swanblade Chronicles Vol I. will set a new bar for Swanblade.
"Novelist Kristof and illustrators Reina and Sammarco richly pay homage to comic-book tradition with an inventive storytelling format, and the story they tell examines generational relationships and the effects of abuse. The plot is well thought-out, and the prose is clear and accessible."
"Swanblade: Year Zero is an intelligent and character-driven book that packs a wallop from its onset and proves to be a superb read. Author D.K. Kristof has crafted a winning tale with the perfect blend of law and order, justice, and revenge."
Illustration by Mayank Kumarr
"This daring, fast-paced, bionic action-hero’s supercharged origin story serves Gen V energy."
