Staff Picks (June): Book of Death - Fall of Ninjak #1

New York Times-bestselling writer Matt Kindt continues his exploration of Ninjak in August with Book of Death: The Fall of Ninjak #1. Tying in to Valiant’s summer epic, Book of Death, Kindt weaves a century’s long tale, as we learn what happens during the final hours of an elder Colin King. With a lifetime's worth of adventures behind him, the torn Ninjak must now face his ultimate fate as foretold in the Book of the Geomancer.

Trevor Hairsine re-teams with Kindt after their tour on Valiant’s Divinity—a book highly renowned for its artistic excellence. Hairsine brings his absolute A-Game on the art duties. Additionally, this book has some of the best covers in the biz, featuring striking images by Kano, Clay Mann, Robert Gill, and Das Pastoras. There’s plenty to go around for old and new Valiant fans alike.

Matt Kindt’s Ninjak ongoing series has been a richly entertaining ride and the Book of Death one-shot certainly looks to continue that while ramping up the stakes. With everything hanging in the balance, this big picture tie-in is certainly not one to miss.

—Jonathan McKinney

Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Item Code: JUN151597 Release Date: 08/26/15 SRP: $3.99