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Synopsis
YA. Graphic Novel. The post-apocalyptic Dungeons & Dragons setting's first-ever comic! Beneath a crimson sun lie wastelands of majestic desolation and cities of cruel splendor, where life hangs by a thread. Welcome to Athas! When an imprisoned gladiator named Grudvik escapes the city of Tyr, a part-time slave hunter and full-time dune trader is hired to bring back the fugitive. But after crossing swords, the pair must join forces to survive the harsh desert.
Is Dark Sun appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A post-apocalyptic Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel featuring gladiator combat, slavery themes, and desert survival with moderate fantasy violence typical of the genre. Some fighting and weapon combat but not graphically depicted.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, captivity, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who love fantasy adventure will enjoy the harsh desert world, gladiator action, and the unlikely partnership between escaped prisoner and bounty hunter.