
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. There, he encounters an unruly band of soldiers, a lawless landscape, and through a series of incredible adventures learns what it means to be a leader and what it takes to be a future king. Including art cards featuring the cover art from the individual books.ĭelve into the thrilling, epic tale of the young and arrogant prince Maxim Maresh, long before he became the king of Red London and adoptive father to Kell, the lead protagonist of A Darker Shade of Magic! The youthful Maresh is sent to a violent and unmanageable port city on the Blood Coast of Verose, on strict orders from his father, King Nokil Maresh, to cut his military teeth in this lawless landscape.

This three-volume box-set, is the comic book prequel to A Darker Shade of Magic novel and is perfect for fans of bloody, swashbuckling adventure and gritty fantasy. Schwab and torn from the universe of the Shades of Magic.

Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts. As someone who hasn’t finished A Darker Shade of Magic, just let me tell you that you can absolutely read these whenever you want! Inspired by The Steel Prince’s backstory, these comics are fast paced, full of action and grit.
