Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise Hardcover – Illustrated, February 19, 2013

This is a great addition to my collection!

Excellent story for those who enjoyed the series. I love the side notes on the pages that gives you more information about what the writers where thinking when creating this book.

As a huge fan of this series, though admittedly not until after the series had nearly ended on TV, I want to love every bit of ancillary Avatar: The Last Airbender fiction. I got so hyped for the live action movie, and was so let down. I wanted mote Avatar, more GOOD Avatar, and eventually went searching for news from the creators of the cartoon. That's when I stumbled on the existence of the comics, and I knew I had to buy them. So I gathered up old Amazon gift cards to alleviate the strain on my wallet, and bought The Promise and the first two parts of The Search (part three was not published yet) all at once, and I am so glad that I did. The art is beautiful, and the story so immediately captures the tone and pace of the cartoon that before long it was like watching the show again, which was in turn like revisiting an old friend.Having already watched the early portion of the sequel to The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, it was clear pretty quick that the premise of this comic was going to be to bridge the gap between the original series and that one, or at least to begin to do so, and it does a fantastic job of this, with many memorable moments of foreshadowing. Of course, what this story does best, though, is what all of The Last Airbender did best as a series: it explored the characters. How far would Aang go to return the world to what he perceived as "balance"? How far would Zuko take his obsession over not becoming like his father? Could these two friends be enemies once more? This comic presents these questions and then answers them all satisfactorily, further exploring the relationship between the previous Avatar's successors that was introduced in the series, and proving once again that it takes Aang and Zuko compromising and working out their differences to bring events to the best possible outcome.If anything disappointed me, however, about this comic, it was that it thematically rehashed some of the aspects of the series. I enjoy seeing Aang and Zuko stories, so it did irk me much, but did we really need to see Aang and Zuko come to contention and then work through their problems again? Yeah, Zuko's motivations for opposing Aang were far less selfish this time, but still, it had been done before. Either way, if you enjoy the cartoon, you will find this an enjoyable read, and this complete version, while a bit large, is a great way to get your hands on the entire story at once.

After all these years since the series finale this is just a satisfying and promising continuation of everything you loved in the original series. From the unique sense of humor to how the characters emotions shine through the beautiful etches of art. I didnt have high expectations when buying this book, it was more of something that I would read on leisure but if your a true Avatar fan you'll get swept in from the first page.The quality of the book is great and its actually really big which surprised me. Id estimate it to be 13 1/2 by 8 inches wide. The cover and back, while you clearly see it in the description its something else in person I mean theres texture differences and the art just shines through and feels like your just looking into a fluid living environment. In the book I believe this is a special edition as its the full culmination of the promise series you see little notes on the side of the pages to get takes on the writers and such and in the back theres a little section on how they drew the characters.Story- Not to give any spoilers but to note this book and "The Search" are intermediary to "The legend of Korra". From the title you get the idea that somewhere along the lines a promise is made and it takes Team Avatar on an adventure as they struggle against a moral code that has long been the staple of the four nations but is now challenged in the post war society. It creates tension and you see a lot of the characters struggle in what to make of this but the ending is satisfying and you could say teasing ;) to the next books story in the post war series "The Search".ConclusionAs I said in the start I initially didnt expect as much from this book, I guess it has been that long since I have seen the series it but brought all the feelings back and just makes you long for more. The scenes are rich in color and emotion and feels more like your reading a work of art rather than a comic book. I dont regret the purchase and I promise you wont either.

Listen - Avatar: The Last Airbender changed my life. While I didn't watch the show on Nickelodeon when it was released, I did watch it as a college kid. One of my best college buddies made me watch the whole series, and I absolutely loved it - so much so, that I have a super cool ATLA tattoo on my side. Yep, I am a fan!If you are like me, and you were itching for a continuation of the ATLA storyline, then you're in luck. The comic series is absolutely PHENOMENAL. The writing is true to the show, and the illustrations are well done. I feel like I am watching the show, only in comic book form.I have since purchased all the library editions of the comics. The library editions are worth the extra money; they are so beautifully bounded. They make for a nice collection on your bookshelf!As for the story...this series is setting up the creation of Republic City, for all you Korra fans. I didn't finish LOK, because it didn't have the same 'feel' as ATLA...but I am curious to revisit the show after reading these books.(PS - I read the promise years ago, and subsequently, kept buying the books and letting them sit on my shelf and collect dust...I recently rewatched the show and then read all the books in order. So worth it!)A must-have for all the ATLA fans! Enjoy this much-needed continuation of the best child's show ever made.

She wanted this for Christmas or her birthday, I can't remember, but she loved it.

Ive been looking forward to reading this for a long time and the graphics are awesome. Continuing the series via book brings back my childhood.Can't wait to read the next one. I love the high quality pages. That just adds to the experience.