Make your stand against the darkness with this comprehensive, stunningly illustrated artifact handed down by the Horadric Order, your key to the lore of Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo® franchise. Amid the restless evil of Sanctuary, only the Horadrim, an ancient order of heroes and scholars, wield the knowledge needed to light the way for humanity. In the Book of Lorath, join Lorath Nahr, one of the last of the dwindling Horadrim, on a journey through Sanctuary's most powerful relics and the stories behind them. It is Lorath's hope that this volume will preserve his knowledge for all time . . and pass it down to those who will inherit the fight against the Prime Evils. Direct from the Diablo® development team and award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, this immersive, must-have compendium with all-new illustrations showcases the artifacts that have often been, and might yet be, the key to tipping the fate of the world.

Don't miss the astounding conclusion to Tyri and Jorad's epic adventures in the shattered world of Outland! Beyond the Dark Portal, the good-natured but brash blue dragon Tyragosa and human paladin Jorad have encountered a group of enigmatic creatures unlike any they have ever seen: the incorporeal nether dragons. But the heroes don't have time to spare for investigation: Ragnok Bloodreaver--one of the original death knights--has enslaved a host of nether dragons and is marching his fel orc army to the Dark Portal... where is brutal takeover of Outland will begin. If Outland falls, will Azeroth be far behind? Seeking redemption, Jorad rallies The Broken and warns the Alliance of Ragnok's impending attack, all while trying to prevent Tyri from falling under Ragnok's control... Written by bestselling author Richard Knaak and drawn by international superstar Jae-Hwan Kim, World of Warcraft: Nexus Point brings Jorad and Tyri's journey to an earth-shattering conclusion. Besides reavealing astonishing truths about the blue dragonflight, this epic manga exposes shocking details about the nether dragons' origins and their connection to Deathwing. An excellent companion read to the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion.

At the dawn of Sanctuary, legends were born. Don’t miss thisexclusive, original Diablo® graphic novel chronicling the rise of Bul-Kathos,progenitor of the barbarian class, and his ancient charge to defend MountArreat. Long before Bul-Kathos became known as the father ofbarbarians, he was father to only two: his twin children Naarah and Hiram.Naarah followed her father’s path and became a great fighter, but the ways oftheir tribe never came naturally to Hiram. After years on walkabout, Hiramreturns to his family, having discovered a new way . . and a new power heseeks to claim with his father’s help. From the Diablo® development team and storied author-artistduo John Arcudi and Geraldo Borges comes an unforgettable, stunninglyillustrated tale. Legends of the Barbarian: Bul-Kathos is at once the myth of amighty king whose name was forged in battle and the tragedy of a father whobears a heavy crown

In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, New York Times-bestselling, award-winning author Seanan McGuire pens the first-ever history of Overwatch, from its founding in the Omnic Crisis to its fall and reformation! Soldiers. Scientists. Adventurers. Oddities. During the Omnic Crisis, the people of our world were scattered, devastated . . but heroes from around the globe answered the call. Overwatch offered a beacon of hope to weary survivors looking to reclaim and rebuild our war-torn world. After the Crisis had abated, their role expanded to help humanity solve some of the planet’s most dire problems and usher in a new age of hope and prosperity. And yet, just as Overwatch hit its prime, it fell victim to its own power, and was disbanded. But years later, amidst a rising tide of injustice, the heroes of Overwatch stand strong, ready to fight for a better tomorrow. Now fans can trace the history of Overwatch in this comprehensive volume, packed with declassified mission briefings, splash artwork, weapon schematics, and more. All new lore developed by New York Times-bestselling, award-winning author Seanan McGuire in partnership with Blizzard Entertainment threads together the story of Overwatch across its many comics, stories, cinematics, and game missions. Don’t miss this must-have, collectible read for Overwatch fans both old and new.

The icy depths of Northrend hold secrets longuntold! Mysterious, beautiful, and uncompromising, the crownof Azeroth is a continent filled with history, struggles, tragedies, and eventriumphs. Join Explorers' Leauge cofounder and High Thane Muradin Bronzebeardalong with his brothers, Speaker of Azeroth Magni and adventure aficionadoBrann, as they journey through the untamed, stormy wilderness of Northrend on aquest of discovery, diplomacy, and reconnection. From the Scourge-controlledIcecrown Citadel to the violet-hued Crystalsong Forest to the bitter-coldvalleys of Dragonblight and the resilient Frostborn of Storm Peaks, ExploringAzeroth: Northrend is your next step in an unforgettable voyage acrossAzeroth.

Complete your collection and dig deeper into the evolution of Overwatch® with The Art of Overwatch Volume 2, your guide to the art, design, and creation of one of the most popular FPS games of all time! This gorgeous compendium showcases new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics. Beyond new content, this all-encompassing showcase dives deeper, expanding on the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more. Don’t miss this stunning collection, painstakingly produced direct from the Overwatch game team! Includes: Introduction and commentary from the Overwatch game team Development story behind skins, events, and unique game modes Never-before-seen concept art for new characters from Doomfist to Echo Sneak peek at Overwatch 2 Also available in stunning Limited Edition from Dark Horse

A stalwart mage searches for a powerful artifact, stolen by dark riders, only to find his son accused of murder. A righteous priest, driven by a mysterious fervor, investigates a savage Wolf Cult. As the paths of these two men join, a fantastic adventure emerges! Supported by a cast of brave heroes, the two find out just how dangerous the wolf cult and dark riders are.

To celebrate Blizzard's 30th anniversary, a gorgeous retrospective on artistry at Blizzard and the impact the studio has left emblazoned on gaming history. For thirty years, Blizzard has been pushing boundaries and breaking expectations of what it means to draw for video games. Get a glimpse behind the curtain at how art has evolved at Blizzard and meet some of the artists who've shaped Blizzard's style and range to what it is today. Discover how art cross-pollinated amongst game teams and how grassroots movements from fans inspired some of Blizzard's most iconic artwork. With insights from more than fifty artists, animators, designers, and storytellers, this sweeping compendium is fans' ultimate keys to the kingdom of three decades in Blizzard artistry. Dig into the technical side of Blizzard polish-how light bounces around optimistic Overwatch scenes but seeps through the cracks in Diablo. Explore the development history behind your favorite games, including how Blizzard's fallen games helped produce some of the studio's most iconic heroes. Pore over never before seen images of the worldbuilding process, how levels and landscapes were born from post-it doodles and whiteboard sketches.

As of 2007, the series has sold over 40 million copies worldwideThe Crash Bandicoot series is one of the few Western video game series to find blockbuster success in Japan. Cortex Strikes Back and Warped sold 1.3 and 1.4 million units in the country respectively,Crash Bandicoot: It's About Time recently announced is the fourth game in the series and the first in 20 years.

It was a year of exploration, adventures... and loot! draws back the curtain to a massive creative undertaking, showing how a huge team came together to deliver one of Hearthstone's most impressive years ever.

The World of Warcraft: Comic Collection brings together eleven digital World of Warcraft comic books for the first time ever in print! Featuring all-new stories from the eras of Warlords of Draenor, Legion and Battle for Azeroth, go deeper into the lore of World of Warcraft with fan favorites such as Jaina Proudmoore, Magni Bronzebeard, Gul'dan and many more! Includes never seen concept art and sketches from Alex Horley, Nesskain and more acclaimed artists!

War is always waiting in Peace's shadow... A fragile ceasefire exists between the terrans, protoss, and zerg, but that hasn't stopped them from finding new ways to spill each other's blood. On a fringe world called Adena, a corrupt Dominion commander risks conflict between the three races for his own insatiable greed. The people who pay the price for his avarice are frontline grunts Elms, Contreras, and Yong. But for them, Adena is only the beginning of a long journey: one filled with deadly black-market deals, zerg infestation, and Elm's burgeoning psionic abilities. If they can all make it through in one piece, they might have a chance to finally become more than pawns in someone else's game.