The Assassin’s Creed universe is bursting beyond its video game origins, expanding into a rich tapestry of books and graphic novels that delve deeper into its legendary lore. Among these exciting new additions is the Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty manhua series, a Chinese comic equivalent to Japanese manga. This captivating series plunges fans into 755 CE China, amidst the dramatic fall of the Tang dynasty, offering a fresh setting and compelling new narrative within the Assassin’s Creed saga. For those eager to explore this historical adventure, the complete Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty Box Set, featuring all five volumes, is now available.
This fantastic box set collects all five paperback volumes of Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty, with each book boasting over 200 pages, totaling an impressive 1,125 pages of story. The set comes beautifully presented in a premium slipcase box, perfect for display. A unique feature of this collection is the artwork across the spines of the individual volumes, which combine to form a stunning illustrated image of the series’ central hero, the assassin Li E. While similar to manga in its right-to-left reading format, manhua from China possess a distinct artistic style that sets them apart from both Japanese manga and Western comics.
The story of Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty unfolds in the 14th year of China’s Tianbao Era, 755 CE. As the mighty Tang Dynasty crumbles under the might of military governor An Lushan, who secretly harbors ties to the Knights Templar, the brave assassin Li E rises to unite with loyal Tang forces in a desperate bid to rescue their homeland. Artists Zhang Xiao and writer Xu Xianzhe meticulously researched the Tang Dynasty period, ensuring historical accuracy in both the events portrayed and the visual designs.
Should the complete box set prove elusive, individual volumes of Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty are also available. While purchasing them separately might be slightly more expensive, it’s still a great way to dive into the series.
A Glimpse at the Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty Collection:
- The complete Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty Box Set.
- Individual volumes of Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty are also available.
The Assassin’s Creed saga continues to grow this fall with even more enthralling reads. Keep an eye out for Assassin’s Creed: The Forgotten Temple Volume 1, arriving November 20. This physical book compiles the initial issues of a popular Korean webtoon, following Edward Kenway, the beloved protagonist from Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, on a new journey through Southeast Asia. This adventure picks up where the previous webtoon, Assassin’s Creed: Awakening, left off, continuing Kenway’s exploits after the events of Black Flag. Assassin’s Creed: Awakening Volume 1 is also available, as is Volume 2.
This is just a glimpse into the extensive collection of Assassin’s Creed books and graphic novels currently available. The franchise offers countless other titles that transport fans to new historical periods and introduce compelling original storylines. For instance, Assassin’s Creed: Bloodstone immerses readers in the shadows of the Vietnam War, following the assassins operating within that brutal conflict. Alternatively, for a different perspective, Assassin’s Creed: Templars delves into the grand global ambitions of the Templar organization, often thwarted by the relentless Brotherhood of Assassins.
Fans can also discover tie-in comic series that expand on beloved games like Assassin’s Creed Origins and Valhalla, providing fresh narratives linked to these historical adventures. Beyond fiction, a wealth of art books and guides are available for many Assassin’s Creed games, including titles like Assassin’s Creed Unity and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, offering fascinating insights into their development and artistic vision. Explore the vast array of novels, comics, and art books available now.
A Comprehensive Look at Assassin’s Creed Graphic Novels, Novels, and Art Books:
Graphic Novels & Manga:
- Assassin’s Creed Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (Volume 3 is currently sold out).
- Assassin’s Creed: Awakening Volumes 1 and 2.
- Assassin’s Creed: Bloodstone.
- The complete Assassin’s Creed: Dynasty Box Set, along with individual volumes 1 through 5.
- Assassin’s Creed: The Forgotten Temple – Volume 1 (releasing November 20).
- Assassin’s Creed: The Hawk Trilogy.
- Assassin’s Creed: Origins Special Edition.
- Assassin’s Creed: Reflections.
- Assassin’s Creed: Uprising Volumes 1 and 2.
- Assassin’s Creed: Templars Volumes 1 and 2.
- Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla – Song of Glory.
Novels:
- Assassin’s Creed: Locus.
- Assassin’s Creed: The Ming Dynasty.
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers.
- Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla: Forgotten Myths.
- Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla: Geirmund’s Saga.
Art Books & Guides:
- Assassin’s Creed: The Essential Guide.
- Assassin’s Creed: Where’s the Assassin?
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows – The Complete Official Guide.
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed 3.
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Origins.
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Standard and Deluxe Editions).
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Unity.
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
- The Making of Assassin’s Creed: 15th Anniversary.
- The World of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North Deluxe Edition.