The Heroic Legend of Arslan #1
| Writer | Yoshiki Tanaka |
| Artist | Hiromu Arakawa |
ECBATANA IS BURNING In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father. At the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle and loses everything as the blood-soaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, bringing him to face the demise of his once glorious kingdom. However, it is Arslan's destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he must now embark on a journey to reclaim more
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Jun 07, 2021From the beginning, Arslan isn’t a hugely interesting character, but there is definitely room for him to grow throughout the series. He's basically a sheltered prince who has been training for battle his whole life and is still unprepared when he finds himself in one. There’s a three year time jump at the beginning of the story, but Arslan is drawn the same as his eleven-year-old self. The names of people and places are a bit convoluted and difficult to follow. Terms in another language are used often, and defined only at the first use, so pay attention. Read Full Review
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