Carlos Morales
The magic takes to the sky’s
Skybound, in partnership with game publisher Com2uS, previewed never-before-seen pages of Summoners War: Awakening #5. The limited series based on the hit RPG mobile game will return for its penultimate issue by the all-star team of writer Justin Jordan and artist Luca Claretti, and will feature colors by Igor Monti (Radiant Black) on August 23, 2023.
Trapped between Stiodani airships and the deadly bounty hunter, Malakhan, Rai’s summoning skills will be put to the ultimate test to save her friends.
The Summoners War: Awakening comic series is the latest expansion to the Summoners War IP, following Skybound’s previous comic series Legacy, which is now available as a collection (AUG210122 | $16.99) everywhere books are sold.
Issues of Summoners War: Awakening debut alongside the latest new mobile game entitled Summoners War: Chronicles, released November 2022. The variety of expansions is a testament to the game’s success and longevity, which proves to be a major tentpole for Com2uS’ gaming portfolio. Com2us has been in partnership with Skybound since 2017 jointly releasing Summoners War comics, The Walking Dead mobile games, and much more. Com2uS is extending its business territory from mobile games to Global Media Contents Company that covers different entertainment genres.
Praise for Summoners War: Awakening
“The story line keeps you locked in and the art is a masterpiece.” – Comic Crusaders
“Summoners War: Awakening has become one of my favorite worlds to visit, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.” – ComicBook.com
Summoners War: Awakening #5 (Diamond Code: JUN230361 | SRP: $3.99) will be available at?comic book shops?and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.?For more info and updates, visit www.skybound.com.