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Assassin's Creed Vol. 1: Trial By Fire Kindle & comiXology
Collects Assassin's Creed: Assassins #1-5
"If you are a fan of the Assassin's Creed series you need to pick up this comic. If you have never played the game you need to pick up this comic." – Latino Review
"One of the most beautiful comics I've read this year" - Geekmondo
"...writers Anthony Cole and Conor McCreery capture much of what makes the best Assassin's Creed games so enticing while delivering convincing characters and a snappy pace" – The Observer
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherTitan
- Publication dateMay 25, 2016
- File size375.0 MB
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“It’s a fantastic video game based title., it really captures a lot of spirit of Assassin’s Creed…captures your imagination from the get-go” - The Mary Sue
"an enjoyable origin tale" - Newsarama
“...good writers...clean, detailed art...this is a book you can pick up even if you’ve never heard of the game.” - Uproxx
“I thoroughly enjoyed this & recommend Assassin’s Creed fans & casual comic book readers pick this up." - 4 Nerds Like You
“an exciting tale which has promises of intrigue and mystery, served with a hefty dose of action.” - Playstation Universe
“It is refreshing to see this new character and story, and it is awesome that we are going to such dark times as the Witch Trials in Salem. If you are a fan of Assassin’s Creed, you will most likely enjoy this new story.” - Gamer Sphere
“…pretty damn good" - ComixBrew
“If you’re a fan of great story telling then you’ll love Assassin’s Creed, even if you’ve never touched the game before.” - The Pullbox
"Artist Neil Edwards killed it on the artwork” - Geekmundo
“exciting, suspenseful and sticks to the spirit of the franchise as a whole...attention-grabbing and a brilliant creation...It doesn’t get any better when historical fiction meets adventure and suspense.” - Watcha Reading
“...absolutely wonderful, definitely worth reading...one of the best franchised comics out there” - Backwards Compatible
"exciting action and gripping twists leaving me hooked to every page. “ - Snap Pow
“...writers Anthony Cole and Conor McCreery capture much of what makes the best Assassin’s Creed games so enticing while delivering convincing characters and a snappy pace” - The Gaurdian
"I was left on the edge of my seat...I guarantee you that not be disappointed.” - 4 Geeks Like You
About the Author
Conor McCreery has written for comics, television and newspapers for the last two decades. He's the co-creator of Kill Shakespeare (IDW) as well as Holmes vs Houdini (Dynamite Comics) and his work has appeared in the New York Times best-selling comic anthology FUBAR.
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- ASIN : B01CTEKD06
- Publisher : Titan (May 25, 2016)
- Publication date : May 25, 2016
- Language : English
- File size : 375.0 MB
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- Print length : 129 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #816,969 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #272 in Historical Fiction Graphic Novels
- #543 in Graphic Novel Adaptations
- #1,163 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels
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About the authors
Anthony is a podcast, comics and TV writer/producer and also the recipient of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for his work on the Insider digital comic I ESCAPED A CHINESE INTERNMENT CAMP, a first-person exploration of one Muslim Uyghur woman’s imprisonment by the Chinese government (to be released in print form in fall 2023). His other comics work incudes ASSASSIN'S CREED (Titan), LUKE CAGE (Marvel), KILL SHAKESPEARE (IDW), THE DEATH OF NANCY DREW (Dynamite) and SON OF HITLER (Image). He continues to profile real-life superheroes with his Insider digital comic series.
His 2020 audio drama ASSASSIN’S CREED: GOLD, starring Oscar-winner Riz Ahmed, was Audible’s top-rated release of the year. In the podcast world he has also written UNHEARD: THE STORY OF ANNA WINSLOW (Audible), SANTA'S NINE (Radiotopia), AGAINST THE ODDS (Wondery) and more.
A proud Canadian, he lives in Brooklyn with his lovely - and patient - wife Lisa and their two children, Dashiell and Siena.
Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. After receiving ONE too many death threat, he decided to move into the world of comics - and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He writes about sensitive boys and kick-ass girls, although not always in that order.
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Customers enjoy the storytelling of the graphic novel, with one review noting how it weaves together sci-fi adventure elements and captures the essence of the AC Universe, while another mentions how the visual storytelling enhances the overall experience.
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"...of the popular video game series, this graphic novel weaves together sci-fi adventure, historical intrigue, and character-driven storytelling...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019I loved this reading, especially the fact that I can find this series in novel form rather than just small portions of the comic book. This series was very epic and exhilarating.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024everything was as described, it came on time, Thank You!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024"Trial by Fire" introduces readers to Charlotte de la Cruz, an ordinary woman unexpectedly pulled into the centuries-old conflict between Assassins and Templars. Set in the thrilling universe of the popular video game series, this graphic novel weaves together sci-fi adventure, historical intrigue, and character-driven storytelling.
Creative Team:
- Writers: Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery
- Their adaptation seamlessly integrates new characters like Charlotte while staying true to the franchise's core themes.
- The reluctant journey of our protagonist is skillfully portrayed, making her relatable and engaging.
- Artwork and Pencils: Neil Edwards
- Edwards's detailed illustrations immerse readers in shadowy realms, from modern urban landscapes to historical flashbacks.
- His visual storytelling enhances the overall experience, capturing action and emotion.
- Colorist: Ivan Nunes
- The moody color palette sets the tone for each scene, whether it's present-day intrigue or the Salem witch trials.
- The contrast between eras adds depth to the narrative.
Character Development:
- Charlotte de la Cruz: Reluctant yet determined, Charlotte steps up when people need her. Her growth from an ordinary person to a crucial player in the Assassin Brotherhood is compelling.
- Assassins Trio: Each member brings unique skills and motivations. Their banter, loyalty, and vulnerabilities make them three-dimensional.
- Joseph: The enigmatic assassin who may be a traitor adds layers of suspense.
Overall Impression:
"Trial by Fire" successfully adapts the game's premise, offering fans and newcomers an exciting origin tale. Whether you're a gamer or a graphic novel enthusiast, this book delivers an immersive experience.
*Recommended for: Fans of Assassin's Creed, historical intrigue, and character-driven stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016Good story arc. It captures the essence of the AC Universe, really good to us fans
- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016Great book artwork is beautiful
- Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022I’ve played a little bit of one or two of these games so I was intrigued to come across these comics. While not completely grabbing me, I found it interesting enough to finish and deserving a a 3 star rating. I liked that the first place we started with a look into the past was Salem. All the characters were interesting though I’m still not sure how I feel about the main character, Charlotte, at the moment. I don’t dislike her, but I don’t necessarily like her either. Perhaps if I decide to read more that’ll change. The art style was good though not my favorite, but that was just for certain areas. That could improve as well. Anyways, it was definitely a fun read at least. My favorite part was that they included the actual historical account of what happened at Salem during and following the witch trials.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019Good book!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016First of all this isn't based on any existing characters from the video games. But things and people like Abstergo and "Daniel" are mentioned so there's a bit of continuity with the games. This particular trade features the first 5 issues of this particular series. Main star is a Charlotte De La Cruz, a young woman trying to make ends met, works at the same bank her student loans are held and trying to get a better position in life. Her ancestor was an Assassin (the good guys in this situation for those unfamiliar with the lore) during the Salem Witch trials. She's tasked to go through her genetic memories (Going to try to explain as best I can here, Assassins and Templars, the bad guys, can use a machine called an Animus to let the user look and play for a lack of a better term trough an ancestor's life for brief periods) to track down an artifact during that period. Of course there's more to this story but I'm trying to keep things brief for the summery.
Charlotte, or Char, is a pretty interesting character, has a good sense of right and wrong, evn though she latter realizes her attempt at a "Robin Hood moment was a huge mistake,she has a small gift that makes her useful to the Assassins and Templars. The rest of the main charactrers, maybe not so much. Their's Xavier, the leader of this particular cell who's a little too single minded and more than willing to pull the "I'm in charge" card, Galina a female assassin who's a bit of a hot head and hasthis habit of calling Char 'girl" and Kody resident tech guy who seems decent so far. Then there's Char's ancestor Tom Stoddard who can be way colder than Char expects.
The story itself is good. It explains things for those unfamiliar with the concepts, probably better than I can or tried too. The modern stuff is there and the Witch Trials is a cool back drop for the past segments. And since that's one of the things we'll probably never see in the games it's good they're using other media like the comics to explore thing. even if it's for a brief moment. Doing a little research I discover this is the only arc we see the Trials. And while there Del Col put in some interesting twists.
So if you're a fan of the game series or looking for something not super hero related I'd say check it out.
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- Helen JamesReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
not receieved yet still waiting on it. please look into it for me
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Amazon KundeReviewed in Germany on August 13, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach klasse.
Als erstes muss ich sagen, ich bin nicht der aller größte Comic Fan, aber als Assassin's Creed Fan habe ich mir dies Comic Buch bestellt. Ich bin sehr begeistert von den Illustrationen, genauso ist die Geschichte fantastisch. Ich konnte das Buch nicht beiseite legen, es lässt sich sehr gut und flüssig lesen. In diesem Vol 1 gibt es die ersten 5 Comics zusammen als 1 Buch zusammengefasst. Ich kann es nur sehr empfehlen als Fan von Assassin's Creed die Comics zu lesen, da diese im selben Universum wie die Videospiele stattfinden. Auf jeden Fall werde ich weiter die Comics von Titan Comics verfolgen. Es gibt mehrere unterschiedliche Geschichten von Titan Comics (welche in Zusammenarbeit mit Ubisoft erscheinen), welche bald auch als Volume veröffentlicht werden.
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Cliente de AmazonReviewed in Mexico on December 23, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Alex HBA
Aunque la protagonista parece adaptarse demasiado rápido al mundo de Abstergo y los Assassin's al punto de ser incoherente, la historia que sucede dentro del animus es maravillosa, con buenos dibujos y (aunque a veces un poco ridículos) diálogos que asoman la humanidad de los personajes. No puedo esperar a conseguir la segunda parte.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Interesting story, strong characters, good drawing. What will Charlotte do next? Will she stay with Assassins? Will they find what they are looking for?
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2020
2.0 out of 5 stars Meh.
Characters are boring, especially the main protagonist. Also straight away it has a woke garbage throwaway line. I read comics to escape the outside world and nonsense and now I’m finding it more and more in my escapism vices. Then they wonder why the comics industry is failing.