Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince, Volume 2: Night of Knives

by V. E. Schwab, Budi Setiawan, Andrea Olimpieri, Enrica Eren Angiolini

Overview

Following the defeat of the pirate queen Arisa, Prince Maxim Maresh has ignored his father’s invitation to return home to London in order to prove to himself and the garrison at Verose that he is far more than just another spoilt prince. When Maxim learns of an annual magical tournament called the Night of Knives, a series of four trials of magic which prove bravery, honor and courage, he is determined to enter and win. Open to anyone, be they soldier, pirate, citizen, thief or prince, the tournament has never been completed, though many have died trying. Now Maxim must prepare for what might be the most challenging night of his life in a bid to prove his mettle once and for all. Either way, this night will be the making or the death of the young prince. This Barnes and Noble Exclusive Edition includes 16 bonus pages of art design. Collects Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince – Night of Knives #1-4 “Visually stunning, the exciting, swashbuckling adventure revisits the enthralling world of Schwab’s best-selling Shades of Magic fantasy series.” – Library Journal “Exceptional… moves at a great pace and the artwork is stellar.” – Comic Buzz

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787734340
Publisher:	Titan Comics
Publication date:	10/16/2019
Series:	Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	60 MB
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About the Author

V. E. Schwab's first adult novel, Vicious, debuted to critical praise and reader accolades. She is the author of the NYT bestselling Shades of Magic series, as well as a number of MG and YA novels, including This Savage Song. She has been called "the heir to Diana Wynne Jones." Her dynamic work has caught the attention of major TV and film studios.

Schwab has a Masters degree in Art History from the University of Edinburgh. She currently lives in Edinburgh.

Budi "Buddy" Setiawan first worked at a huge education books publisher in Pariwara, Indonesia, as an Illustrator. Budi stepped out of his job and began his life making comics in 2005. All his talent didn't go to waste, thanks to Novaris Entertainment's Road Kill Zoo, Buddy became a nominee for the 2007 Russ Manning Most Promising New Comer Award.

Editorial Reviews

“The Steel Prince comics are a joy to read ... [VE Schwab] makes every line of dialogue sing, every bit of plot feel right at home” - Women Write About Comics

“The plot unfolds at an astonishing rate, and it’s tantamount to Schwab’s story-telling ability that the reader never, not even for a moment, loses track of the myriad twists and turns that beset the central character ... draws the reader straight into the heart of the tale and allows her characters to take centre stage in a well woven tale of intrigue, adventure, magic and sword-play” - Mass Movement

“A must-read for fans of the series, but any fans of similar YA series, like the Percy Jackson series, can pick up Night of Knives without fear of being lost” - But Why Tho

“I challenge you to find a better fantasy graphic novel series” - The Bookshire


Praise for The Steel Prince:

"A great introduction to a deeply layered fantasy world" - The Pull Box

"Exceptional ... moves at a great pace and the artwork is stellar" - Comic Buzz

"Featuring stellar art and engaging writing ... visually stunning" - Chico Comics Page

"Possibly the best fantasy comic out there right now" - Culturess

"An interesting read" - ComicBook.com

"Explosive and dramatic ... makes the lore accessible and understandable, and the art is absolutely gorgeous" - Geeks World Wide

"Full of lessons, realizations, and vibrant images, The Steel Prince adds a new layer of complexity to the Shades of Magic series" - Paperback Paris

"A masterpiece and a delight to read and admire" - DePepi

"One of fantasy's most successful series in recent years is coming to comics" - The Hollywood Reporter

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