For the sword of the same name, see El'druin.
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| Sword of Justice | |
| Author(s) | Aaron Williams |
| Artist(s) | Joseph Lacroix |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Published | November 23, 2011—August 29, 2012 (initial run) July 9, 2013 (paperback) |
| Binding | Physical |
| ISBN | ISBN-10: 1401244971 ISBN-13: 978-1401244972 |
Sword of Justice is a five-part Diablo III comic by DC Comics, authored by Aaron Williams and illustrated by Joseph Lacroix. It started selling in November 2011.
The paperback graphic novel collection went on sale July 9, 2013.[1]
Overview[]
The main character, Jacob, receives visions of an ancient prophecy from Tyrael's sword. The prophecy leads him to the archangel.[2] The comic acts as a bridge between Diablo II and its sequel, giving information on what has been happening in Sanctuary in the two decade gap between games.[3] It is mostly centered in the Dreadlands and the Arreat Crater. Other locations glimpsed at include Lut Gholein.[4]
Issues[]
Trivia[]
- The series was written as the storyline for Diablo III was being developed, and so was subject to redrafts. One draft had Jacob visiting the Forgotten Tower.[5]
Timeframe[]
- The exact timeframe of the comic is unclear. In an interview, it was stated that it took place 20 years after the events of Lord of Destruction, and not long before the events of Diablo III.[5] Text in Storm of Light however indicates that it happened long beforehand.
- An interview for Diablo Immortal indicated that the comic had to take place before the year 1270, as it was stated that Jacob would appear in the game, wielding El'druin.[6] However, Jacob makes no appearance in the final game.
- The Splintered Souls questline in Diablo Immortal hints that the events occurred some years after 1272.
References[]
- ↑ Diablo: Sword of Justice (Paperback). Amazon. Accessed 2013-05-24.
- ↑ Medievaldragon. 2012-07-23. SDCC 2011 – Diablo: Sword of Justice 5-issues Comic Book Mini-Series On Sale 2012. Blizzplanet. Accessed 2011-07-23.
- ↑ 2012-04-29, Sword of Justice Comic Creators Interview. Diablo Expert, accessed on 2012-05-28
- ↑ 2012-12-19, Blizzplanet Interviews DC Comics Diablo: Sword of Justice writer Aaron Williams and artist Joseph Lacroix. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2012-05-28
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 2011-12-19, Blizzplanet Interviews DC Comics Diablo: Sword of Justice writer Aaron Williams and artist Joseph Lacroix. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2012-05-28
- ↑ 2018-11-06, DIABLO IMMORTAL: CLASSES, ABILITIES, WORLD, AND Q&A AT BLIZZCON 2018. Blizzpro, accessed on 2018-11-13