Today, I’m excited to partner with DC Comics for the release of House of El: The Shadow Threat written by Claudia Gray and illustrated by Eric Zawadzki. Known for her acclaimed Star Wars novels, Evernight series and other sci-fi/fantasy works, YA author Claudia Gray is coming to DC this month to tell a brand-new vision of the destruction of Krypton, one of comics’ most famous tragedies.
Get a preview of this incredible story today! Thank you so much DC Comics for the free copy.
Known for her acclaimed Star Wars novels, Evernight series and other sci-fi/fantasy works, YA author Claudia Gray is coming to DC in January to tell a brand-new vision of the destruction of Krypton, one of comics’ most famous tragedies.
In House of El, Gray will explore life on Krypton through the eyes of Zahn and Sera -two teenagers who are different in every way -as they come together to investigate the dangers threatening their planet.
The three-part young adult graphic novel series will be brought to life by illustrator Eric Zawadzki (Heart Attack)) and the first installment debuts today, January 5, 2021.
Synopsis
Zahn is one of Krypton’s elites: wealthy, privileged, a future leader. Sera is one of Krypton’s soldiers: strong, dedicated, fearless. Their rule-bound society has ordained that their paths should never cross. But groundquakes are shaking the planet’s surface. Rebellious uprisings are shaking the populace. Krypton’s top scientists–Jor-El and Lara–conduct a secret experiment that is meant to reform their planet from the cellular level up. Zahn and Sera must join forces to investigate the hidden dangers truly threatening Krypton. In the process, they form a bond that will endure past the end of the world…
” This promising trilogy opener features an extensive, fascinating interpretation of Krypton’s flawed perfection, with intriguing political theater and existential quandaries… A solid pledge for an adventure to come”
―Kirkus Reviews
” A strong start to this trilogy about the last days of Krypton. Will thrill Superman fans and action fans alike.
―School Library Journal
PREVIEW – House Of El (Unlettered)
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Book Review
I’ve had the pleasure to read this graphic novel and truly loved how the story unfolds. This novel offers a glimpse of Krypton before its fall. The people living on the planet are blind to the changes.
We have two characters coming from two different social backgrounds who will do anything to save their planet. The stakes are high for both of them, but they have their heart in the right place.
I enjoyed some of the twists and can’t wait to hear more about some of the reveals. I truly look forward to reading book 2. Also, getting a view of Krypton before the Superman era is actually really nice. The story is well told and the drawing is simply stunning. This book gets all the stars from me.
About Claudia Gray
Claudia Gray is the New York Times bestselling author of many science fiction and paranormal fantasy books for young adults, including the Defy the Stars series, the Firebird series, the Evernight series, the Spellcaster series, and Fateful. She’s also had a chance to work in a galaxy far, far away as the author of the Star Wars novels Lost Stars, Bloodline, and Leia, Princess of Alderaan.
Born a fangirl, she loves obsessing over geeky movies and TV shows, as well as reading and occasionally writing fan fiction; however, she periodically leaves the house to go kayaking, do a little hiking, or travel the world. She will take your Jane Austen trivia challenge any day, anytime. Currently she lives in New Orleans.
About Eric Zawadzki
Eric Zawadzki grew up in Vancouver, but he’s recently relocated to Calgary. He’s most well-known for the critically aclaimed THE DREGS and ETERNAL. His most recent work in comics is HEART ATTACK, for Image/Skybound comics, which he co-created and illustrated.
About DC’s YA Graphic Novels
DC’s young adult graphic novels introduce DC’s most iconic Super Heroes to a new generation of fans with stories told by some of the most successful authors from the young adult publishing space. The YA titles are standalone stories, not part of DC’s ongoing continuity, and completely accessible to new readers who have no previous knowledge of DC characters.
