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| + | |published = November 23, 2011—August 29, 2012 (initial run)<br/>July 9, 2013 (paperback) |
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The paperback graphic novel collection went on sale July 9, 2013.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401244971/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1401244971&linkCode=as2&tag=blizzplanet0e-20 Diablo: Sword of Justice (Paperback)]. ''Amazon.'' Accessed 2013-05-24.</ref> |
The paperback graphic novel collection went on sale July 9, 2013.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401244971/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1401244971&linkCode=as2&tag=blizzplanet0e-20 Diablo: Sword of Justice (Paperback)]. ''Amazon.'' Accessed 2013-05-24.</ref> |
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The main character, [[Jacob]], receives visions of an ancient prophecy from [[Tyrael]]'s sword. The prophecy leads him to the [[archangel]].<ref>Medievaldragon. 2012-07-23. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/sdcc-2011-diablo-sword-of-justice-5-issues-comic-book-mini-series-on-sale-2012 SDCC 2011 – Diablo: Sword of Justice 5-issues Comic Book Mini-Series On Sale 2012]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2011-07-23.</ref> It is set 20 years after the events of ''[[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction|Lord of Destruction]]''<ref name = "Interview"/> and 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.<ref name = "Expert">2012-04-29, [http://www.d3expert.com/showthread.php?29-Sword-of-Justice-Comic-Creators-Interview&highlight=Sword+Justice Sword of Justice Comic Creators Interview]. ''Diablo Expert'', accessed on 2012-05-28</ref> It is mostly centered in the [[Dreadlands]] and the [[Arreat Crater]]. Other locations glimpsed at include [[Lut Gholein]].<ref name = "Interview">2012-12-19, [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzplanet-interviews-dc-comics-diablo-sword-of-justice-writer-aaron-williams-and-artist-joseph-lacroix Blizzplanet Interviews DC Comics Diablo: Sword of Justice writer Aaron Williams and artist Joseph Lacroix]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2012-05-28</ref> |
The main character, [[Jacob]], receives visions of an ancient prophecy from [[Tyrael]]'s sword. The prophecy leads him to the [[archangel]].<ref>Medievaldragon. 2012-07-23. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/sdcc-2011-diablo-sword-of-justice-5-issues-comic-book-mini-series-on-sale-2012 SDCC 2011 – Diablo: Sword of Justice 5-issues Comic Book Mini-Series On Sale 2012]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2011-07-23.</ref> It is set 20 years after the events of ''[[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction|Lord of Destruction]]''<ref name = "Interview"/> and 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.<ref name = "Expert">2012-04-29, [http://www.d3expert.com/showthread.php?29-Sword-of-Justice-Comic-Creators-Interview&highlight=Sword+Justice Sword of Justice Comic Creators Interview]. ''Diablo Expert'', accessed on 2012-05-28</ref> It is mostly centered in the [[Dreadlands]] and the [[Arreat Crater]]. Other locations glimpsed at include [[Lut Gholein]].<ref name = "Interview">2012-12-19, [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzplanet-interviews-dc-comics-diablo-sword-of-justice-writer-aaron-williams-and-artist-joseph-lacroix Blizzplanet Interviews DC Comics Diablo: Sword of Justice writer Aaron Williams and artist Joseph Lacroix]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2012-05-28</ref> |
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| − | From the world and legends of [[Sanctuary]], the setting for the award-winning Diablo video game, comes the tale of a hero’s birth. Jacob has fled from his homeland in the north, hunted by his kinsmen for the crime of murder. |
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| − | Led by the visions of an ancient prophet, pursued by his childhood friend, Jacob finds his destiny in a desert cave at the foot of a [[Mount Arreat|mountain]] carved in two by the sword of an archangel – Tyrael. But will Jacob be able to claim the sword that could save his people, if not the world, before he’s brought to “justice”?<ref>Medievaldragon. 2011-08-16. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/dc-comics-diablo-1-on-sale-november-23-2011 DC Comics Diablo # 1 On Sale November.23.2011]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2011-08-17.</ref> |
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| − | ===Diablo #2=== |
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| − | The [[Dreadlands]] are being corrupted by madness, causing its victims to open their flesh and lash out at friend and foe alike. Jacob, a young fugitive from the city of [[Staalbreak]], may be Sanctuary’s only hope to stop this plague before it consumes or destroys mankind. His destiny is bound to a mysterious sword and the woman who watches over it, but his own troubled soul may keep him from embracing its true power in time. |
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| − | Art and cover: Joseph Lacroix<br /> |
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| − | Release Date: January 18, 2012<ref>Medievaldragon. 2011-10-24. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/dc-comics-diablo-2 DC Comics Diablo # 2]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2011-10-24.</ref> |
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| − | ===Diablo #3=== |
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| − | Jacob’s quest to atone for his past and rid his homeland of a supernatural plague continues! Joined by the [[wizard]] [[Shanar]], the duo find themselves pitted against terrible evils as well as Jacob’s own corrupted countrymen. To save them, the young hero must risk his life as well as the newfound Sword of Justice by placing himself at their mercy. With Sanctuary’s very survival at stake, what dark secrets will Jacob learn as a result? |
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| − | Writer: Aaron Williams<br /> |
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| − | Art/Cover: Joseph LaCroix |
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| − | Publisher: DC Comics<br /> |
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| − | Pages: 32<br /> |
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| − | Price: $2.99 US<br /> |
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| − | Release Date: March 21, 2012<ref>Medievaldragon. 2011-12-17. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/dc-comics-diablo-3-solicitation DC Comics Diablo # 3 Solicitation]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2011-12-22.</ref> |
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| − | Continuing the story based on the hit video game! JACOB, armed with the SWORD OF JUSTICE continues his quest to discover the source of the rage plague near STAALBREAK! If left unchecked, this evil may threaten all of SANCTUARY! |
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| − | Written by AARON WILLIAMS; Art and cover by JOSEPH LACROIX |
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| − | Release Date: May 30, 2012.<ref>Medievaldragon. 2012-02-26. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/dc-comics-diablo-4-solicitations DC Comics Diablo # 4 Solicitations]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2012-02-27.</ref> |
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| − | ===Diablo #5=== |
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| − | • Staalbreak’s future hangs in the balance as the barbarian horde attacks in the miniseries’ finale.<br/> |
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| − | • Discover the origin of the evil Sanctuary!<br/> |
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| − | • Jacob and Shanar gain a new ally in their quest for the source of the Rage Plague!<br/> |
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| − | • Journey with the last defenders against the demonic infestation of the Dreadlands into the ruins of Mount Arreat! |
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| − | Release Date: August 29, 2012.<ref>[http://www.dccomics.com/comics/diablo-2011/diablo-5 Diablo #5]. ''DC Comics.'' Accessed 2012-06-14.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | *An interview with the comic creators indicated that the events took place not long before those of ''[[Diablo III]]''.<ref name = "Interview">2011-12-19, [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzplanet-interviews-dc-comics-diablo-sword-of-justice-writer-aaron-williams-and-artist-joseph-lacroix Blizzplanet Interviews DC Comics Diablo: Sword of Justice writer Aaron Williams and artist Joseph Lacroix]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2012-05-28</ref> Text in ''[[Storm of Light]]'' however indicates that it happened long beforehand. ''[[Diablo Immortal]]'' establishes that the events must take place before the year [[Timeline#1270|1270]].<ref>2018-11-06, [http://diablo.blizzpro.com/2018/11/04/diablo-immortal-classes-abilities-world-qa-blizzcon-2018/ DIABLO IMMORTAL: CLASSES, ABILITIES, WORLD, AND Q&A AT BLIZZCON 2018]. ''Blizzpro'', accessed on 2018-11-13</ref> |
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| ⚫ | An interview with the comic creators indicated that the events took place not long before those of ''[[Diablo III]]''.<ref name = "Interview">2011-12-19, [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzplanet-interviews-dc-comics-diablo-sword-of-justice-writer-aaron-williams-and-artist-joseph-lacroix Blizzplanet Interviews DC Comics Diablo: Sword of Justice writer Aaron Williams and artist Joseph Lacroix]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2012-05-28</ref> Text in ''[[Storm of Light]]'' however indicates that it happened long beforehand. |
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Revision as of 08:19, 13 November 2018
For the sword of the same name, see El'druin.
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| 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] It is set 20 years after the events of Lord of Destruction[3] and 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.[4] It is mostly centered in the Dreadlands and the Arreat Crater. Other locations glimpsed at include Lut Gholein.[3]
Issues
Trivia
- An interview with the comic creators indicated that the events took place not long before those of Diablo III.[3] Text in Storm of Light however indicates that it happened long beforehand. Diablo Immortal establishes that the events must take place before the year 1270.[5]
- 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.[3]
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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 2012-12-19, Blizzplanet Interviews DC Comics Diablo: Sword of Justice writer Aaron Williams and artist Joseph Lacroix. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2012-05-28 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "Interview" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 2012-04-29, Sword of Justice Comic Creators Interview. Diablo Expert, 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
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