Blizzard Announces New Vol'jin Novel and More at NYCC Panels

At New York Comic-Con this past weekend, Blizzard Entertainment revealed three new Warcraft and Diablo books in the works scheduled for release within the next year. Check out the details below. . . .

Author: Michael A. Stackpole
Format: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Release Date: April 2013

This upcoming World of Warcraft novel focuses on Vol'jin, the courageous shadow hunter and leader of the Darkspear tribe whose guile and cunning have made him a staunch ally of the Warchief Thrall. Shadows of the Horde follows Vol’jin to the lost continent of Pandaria, where the troll chieftain's loyalties are put to the ultimate test when a member of his own faction moves to assassinate him. . . .

Aided by the renowned brewmaster Chen Stormstout, Vol'jin takes refuge in a remote mountain monastery to recover from his wounds. His time there, however, is far from peaceful, as intense visions of the past assault the Darkspear chieftain, and the ancient Zandalari tribe mounts a series of attacks on Pandaria. In his struggle to make sense of what’s happening, Vol'jin must ultimately decide where his allegiances lay—a choice that could save or doom his people . . . and forever alter the fate of the Horde.

Published by: Udon Entertainment
Format: Limited-edition Hardcover
Release Date: 2013

Beginning November 1, artists from around the world are invited to submit their original, World of Warcraft–inspired artwork for consideration to be included in this collection. UDON’s previous ‘Tribute’ books have served as a “Who’s Who” of international comic, concept, game, and fan artists, and World of Warcraft Tribute will continue that tradition by collecting imaginative takes on Blizzard’s game world—from anime and western comic styles to cartoons, pixel-based art, sculptures, and more—whatever medium the artist chooses to express their unique vision of the Warcraft universe. Blizzard and UDON will select the most epic and impressive submissions to be included in World of Warcraft Tribute, which will premiere as a special limited-edition hardcover book at San Diego Comic-Con 2013.

Author: Blizzard Entertainment (Various)
Format: eBook
Release Date: November 27, 2012

This eBook anthology collects five dark tales based on Diablo III’s character classes—the barbarian, demon hunter, monk, witch doctor, and wizard — which were originally published on the Diablo III website prior to the game’s release. This collection also includes two never-before-available short stories set in the Diablo universe that shed more light on the shadow-shrouded world of Sanctuary.

Author: Richard A. Knaak
Format: Serialized eBook
Release Date: Starting January 15, 2013

Dawn of the Aspects is a four-part serial novel that highlights a lesser-known period of the Dragon Aspects’ history. Written by Richard A. Knaak (World of Warcraft: Stormrage, Warcraft: War of the Ancients trilogy), the mini-series follows the Aspects at a moment in time before they’d been granted their powers, when they were called upon to band together against the proto-dragon Galakrond.

View video coverage of the New York Comic Con publishing panel at Blizzplanet.