“Visually stunning, this exciting, swashbuckling adventure revisits the enthralling world of Schwab’s best-selling “Shades of Magic” fantasy series” Library Journal, Starred Review

“A great introduction to a deeply layered fantasy world” – The Pull Box

“Exceptional … moves at a great pace and the artwork is stellar” – Comic Buzz

“Featuring stellar art and engaging writing … visually stunning” – Chico Comics Page

“Possibly the best fantasy comic out there right now” – Culturess

“An interesting read” – ComicBook.com

“Explosive and dramatic … makes the lore accessible and understandable, and the art is absolutely gorgeous” – Geeks World Wide

“Full of lessons, realizations, and vibrant images, The Steel Prince adds a new layer of complexity to the Shades of Magic series” – Paperback Paris

“A masterpiece and a delight to read and admire” – DePepi

“One of fantasy’s most successful series in recent years is coming to comics” – The Hollywood Reporter

“A well realised and perfectly crafted world” – Set the Tape

“An enthralling graphic novel … unique, action-packed plot and gorgeous artwork” – Candid Cover

“What’s not to love here? The art is stunning, the story features Prince Maxim – it’s diverse, full of daring and adventure (and plenty of magic) ” – The Bookshire

“Complex and beautiful … It is action packed and you will fly through these pages” – Book Crushin

“A dark and enjoyable endeavor in visual story-telling for V.E. Schwab and allows fans to dive back in a beloved universe in all of its colourful and mischievous glory” – Bookidote

“V. E. Schwab delivers another amazing story … nine out of ten” – Fantasy-Faction

“A prequel, but stands well on its own, with political intrigue, magic duels and even swashbuckling pirate adventures thrown in” – ICV2

“The artwork is stunning, the characters complex and compelling” – Book Riot

“Whisks the reader along a tangle of breathless action … The Steel Prince brings Schwab’s consummate storytelling to a new medium” – Aurealis Magazine

Schwab has a Masters degree in Art History from the University of Edinburgh. She currently lives in Nashville, TN, but frequents Edinburgh.

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Italy. Andrea has contributed artwork to a number of titles including Dishonored, Mostri, and True Blood.