White Sand Vol. 1
Written with Rik Hoskin with art by Julius Gopez
On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss — a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.
White Sand brings to life a crucial, unpublished part of Brandon Sanderson’s sprawling Cosmere universe. The story has been adapted by Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure.
Reviews
“This [comic] book is amazing. The worldbuilding is dense and deep […] [Brandon Sanderson’s] novels are addictive. WHITE SAND is a fantastic new addition to his growing list of books. Highly recommend.“
“Within WHITE SAND, traditional fantasy comes to life, in this intriguing blend of action, suspense, and mystery.”
“Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, WHITE SAND is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure.”Comic Book Round Up
“Brandon Sanderson is well known for his ability to craft believable worlds out of the deepest corners of our imagination and to place the reader at the heart of each tale […] WHITE SAND is no different; a blend of magic and culture that’s sure to amaze many, and spark further conversation among Sanderfans.”
“WHITE SAND is the hidden gem of Sanderson’s Cosmere.”
Awards & Accolades
Winner Dragon Con Dragon Award: 2018 “Best Graphic Novel”