The World of Warcraft Comic Book by Wildstorm has received great acceptance by fans of the World of Warcraft MMO and by newcomers to the series. The Ongoing series tells the story of an amnesic Varian Wrynn (King of Stormwind) who is found at the shores of Durotar after a shipwreck. The comic book brought to life a follow up to the Missing Diplomat quest chain (Alliance quests). Now, a new storyline is brought to life!

Yes ! It is finally revealed ! Wildstorm and Blizzard Entertainment bring fans of the World of Warcraft MMORPG a spinoff Limited Series spanning four-issues telling one of the most craved in-game storylines: The Ashbringer. The name of Mograine is finally revealed. This story will strongly tie-in with the new quests in the upcoming World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #1

Written Micky Neilson
Art by Ludo Lullabi and Tony Washington
Cover by Chris Robinson
Variant cover by Ludo Lullabi & Tony Washington

As the Lich King’s plague of undeath ravages the human kingdom of Lordaeron, a mighty blade is forged from a dark orb! In the hands of Highlord Alexandros Mograine, the blade will become legend. In time, both blade and man will become . . . Ashbringer. In anticipation of the eagerly awaited game expansion, WORLD OF WARCRAFT: WRATH OF THE LICH KING, WildStorm and Blizzard have created this 4-issue miniseries written by Blizzard Creative Director Micky Neilson and featuring art by Ludo Lullabi and Tony Washington.

This issue will feature two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Chris Robinson), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Lullabi and Washington).

On sale September 10 • 1 of 4, 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

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