Avatar - Der Herr der Elemente 1: Das Versprechen 1

Von Gene Luen Yang und Gurihiru

Endlich auch als eComic. Die Fortsetzung zur beliebten TV-Serie "Avatar: Der Herr der Elemente"!

Mit Hilfe seiner Freunde besiegte Aang, der verschollene und von Katara und Sokka - einem Geschwisterpaar vom Wasserstamm - wiedergefundene Avatar, Feuerlord Ozai und beendete so den in seiner 100-jährigen Abwesenheit stattgefundenen Expansionskrieg der Feuernation. Zuko, Ozais Sohn, der vom Erzfeind zu einem der treuesten Freunde Aangs wurde, ist der neue Feuerlord.

Zusammen mit Erdkönig Kuei versprechen Aang und Zuko nun den Frieden zwischen den vier Nationen wiederherzustellen. Ein erster Schritt dahin soll die Auflösung der zahlreichen Kolonien sein, die die Armee der Feuernation im Erdkönigreich errichtete und die die Menschen wie eine alte Wunde an ihr Leid erinnern. Eine konfliktreiche Aufgabe steht der neugegründeten "Bewegung zur Wiederherstellung der Harmonie" bevor: die Rückführung der Kolonialisten! Doch manche leben schon seit Generationen im Erdkönigreich und wollen bleiben.

In der ältesten Kolonie Yu Dao beginnt sich auch schon eine Gegenbewegung zu bilden, die sich hinter den Stadtmauern verbarrikadiert und die plötzlich auch Feuerlord Zuko auf ihrer Seite hat. Aang versteht die Welt nicht mehr … zumal so schon wieder ein Krieg droht … und dann ist da noch das Versprechen, das Aang Zuko geben musste!

Wendungsreich, spannend und nicht selten mit einem humorvollen Augenzwinkern: ein Lese-Abenteuer für jung und alt! Von Eisner-Award-Gewinner Gene Luen Yang ("Bester Autor"), den Machern des TV-Hits Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino und dem Gurihiru-Studio!

• Sprache: Deutsch
• Herausgeber: Cross Cult
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14. Dez. 2017
• ISBN: 9783959812856

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Rezensionen für Avatar - Der Herr der Elemente 1

[bobbybslax · Bewertung: 3 von 5 Sternen]

A good start. Yang evokes the Avatar spirit well (despite a few oddities), and I enjoy the Israel/Palestine story he's going with.

[Tomáš Bartoš · Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen]

Beser als ich dieVortsetzung erwartet habe. Ich gehe den weiteren buch zu lesen

[liveshipvivacia · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

The "sweetie" part was a bit much. You don't need to shove Kataang down our throats, k thx.

Everything else was good, though. :P Like reading an abbreviated version of the show. I can't wait to get my hands on the second installment. Then I'll probably be whining for the third.

[msralways · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Really great to see the whole gang back together and see how things came to be at the stage we are seeing on The Legend of Korra now.

[cendri-1 · Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen]

So I was worried this wouldn't hold up to the show, because I loved the show so much. But it held up well! It's that wonderful mix of srs business and shenanigans that made me adore the cartoon, with some interesting plot developments.

I really can't wait for the next one.

[glitzandshadows · Bewertung: 3 von 5 Sternen]

Short mini-review.

Upsides: The comic is set post-series (which is AMAZING), the character dynamics made me squeal like the fangirl that I am, the artwork was really close to how it is in the tv show, the story is pretty much great, IT'S POST SERIES. :D

Downsides: It's really short, they did some ridiculously stupid things with the characterisation (I mean, ok, I didn't expect it to have the brilliant characterisation and character building that the show has, but reaaaaaallllyyyyyy, I'm side-eyeing the whole situation with Zuko. I don't really believe that that big of a character shift would happen in such a short time), IT'S REALLY TOO SHORT.
NEXT INSTALMENT NOW, PLEASE.

[jlharmon · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

I think I need to rewatch the show now. This book had all the good jokes and banter. I liked the still drawings of bending, though nothing will beat the animations. The show ended on such a high note. These comics don't negate all the work that was done to defeat Fire Lord Ozai, but they do a good job of telling the post-war story. There are lots of loose ends to tie up. Also the story of how a bunch of teenagers can become real leaders, not just necessary default ones. Too bad about those oogies.

[shadrachanki · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

I am pretty much always up for more Avatar, so getting this graphic novel was a welcome treat. This serves as a bridge (or the start of one, at any rate) between the first series and the upcoming Legend of Korra series.

My only real complaint is the length of the book, or lack thereof. The second volume doesn't come out until May, which is a frustrating wait.

[bookandsword · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

The Promise is a quick and entertaining read about Aang's adventures after the war was ended. It's very nice to see all of the characters, and humor is great as usual. Aang and Katara calling each other 'sweetie' gave me the oogies though. Onto the next one.

[storywings · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

The Promise Part 1 was just what I needed to slake my thirst for more Avatar: The Last Airbender.The world is at peace thanks to Aang defeating the Fire Lord. Now, with the help of his friends and new ally – Zuko, Aang must help rebuild the Four Nations after the destruction caused by the Fire Nation, beginning with the removal of the Fire Nation colonies from the Earth Kingdom.The Promise is based on Aang’s promise to Zuko, that if Zuko ever started to turn into his father, Ozai, Aang would end him. It looks like Aang is going to have to come to terms with this promise a lot sooner than he ever expected as Zuko has suddenly withdrawn his support of ridding the Fire Nation colonies from the Earth Kingdom.The Promise series has the collaboration of not only Gene Luen Yang but Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino – the original Avatar creators, and it was very easy to tell that they had a hand in the creation of this graphic novel. The characters were the same as the original series; their mannerisms, their vocabulary, and Sokka’s jokes.I have only read one other graphic novel, and because of my difficulty in following the story, I was a little apprehensive to read The Promise series at all, but the drawings were so well done and the dialogue so easy to follow that I devoured this in one sitting. Everything was easy to comprehend and I never once wondered what was going on.The only problem I really had with this book was Aang and Katara and their newfound use of the word “sweetie” it just didn’t fit in with their characters or the story as it has been up until this point. Sure they are together now, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t refer to each other by their names any more, or at least vary the term of endearment.Avatar: The Last Airbender is in my Top 3 of all-time favourite TV series, I was a little worried that this wouldn’t do it justice, but I had nothing to fear at all. The Promise Part 1 felt like a genuine continuation of the Avatar series because it had the input of the original creators and it has left me salivating for The Promise: Part 2Find this review at storywings.com

[phoibee-1 · Bewertung: 3 von 5 Sternen]

This is the aftermath of the avatar's victory.


I'm like Toph when I read the word "Sweetie". It also gives me the oogies.

What the hell, Zuko? C'mon, You're being indecisive again. Not good. Not good.

[quantumbutterfly_1 · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

I am a big fan of both Avatar: TLA and Legend of Korra. In my impatience for the new books of Korra to come out, I decided to check to see if there were any print stories to continue either series. This is how I found out about the Promise. A year after the Fire Nation's attempt at world domination has been thwarted, bringing about peace and unity is not as easy as it may seem. Zuko learns that it's not all that easy to extract Fire Nation citizens from their newer home areas. And Aang is learning how to balance his life with being the Avatar.Oh, and he and Katara are now fully an item.I can't wait to get a hold of the rest of the books and perhaps discover how Republic City came to be.

[jen6e6moore · Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen]

Where I got it and why:

Although I got a review copy of this from NetGalley (thanks guys, really), I'd forgotten how much I dislike reading comic books on my computer. Besides, Avatar! So I went out and bought the thing last weekend.

Summary:

The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more--and it's finally here!

This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity!

Review:

It was even better than I'd hoped. A:tLA does postcolonial politics! This picks up, just as promised, directly after the series ends. (Is it a spoiler to say the good guys win? I don't think so. Besides, if you haven't watched the series yet, what are you waiting for? Go! Now!) So Avatar Aang and Fire Lord Zuko are working on making amends for the Fire Nation's hundred-year empire-building policy, starting with getting rid of the Fire Nation colonies in the Earth Kingdom. Problem is, some of those colonies have been there for a hundred years; this is their home, now. (The Fire Nation earthbender girl is absolutely my favorite new character.) But the Earth Kingdom rebels want them out yesterday. Tricky thing, politics. It isn't as easy as it looks.

The art is nice; nothing to write home about, but it looks just like the series, which is important for a graphic novel based on a cartoon. Likewise the appearances of characters who aren't Zuko: good to see them (Sifu Toph!) but they don't do anything spectacular. (Yet. There are more volumes to come.) But this is a book with an arc, and that arc belongs to Zuko, which is really only fair. Or unfair, as the case may be: poor kid did so much growing up through the series only to find that he's not done yet.

I would not say that this was a good place to start if you haven't seen the series. There's a quick intro to the backstory and all the characters get at least a drive-by mention, but if you haven't made the whole trip with everyone, you won't get the joy of screaming at the last page, "Zuko, you idiot, what are you doing?!" Which is the best part, really.

It's looking like Part II will be out just in time for my birthday in June. You know, in case you wanted to get me something.

In a Sentence:

If you're an Avatar fan, you need this comic. (If you're not, please take this opportunity to become one.)

[xfryx · Bewertung: 3 von 5 Sternen]

I love The Last Airbender. I love the characters, plot, premis and world. I cannot wait for Legend of Korra to be released.These comics seem as if they are going to fill the gap between the two series. I'm very glad for them. I wasn't ready to give up Aang yet, and there can only be another avatar after one dies.The story takes place what seems like several months after the last battle. Familiar characters are doing things they enjoy. I found it super precious that Uncle Iroh had opened a tea shop.I don't know if it was the artist's style, art direction, or something else entirely that made Aang taller. Thank you for that! I would have found the make-out scenes much more disturbing had Aang not gone through a growth spurt. He's so much shorter than Katara in the series! I know he aged dramatically through the show, but he was still portrayed with the same voice and the same size, so I always thought of him as a twelve year old.A few things felt a little forced. Sokka's jokes landed flat and just were not timed well. I expect more from Sokka.Aang and Katara ended up calling each other 'sweetie' constantly. It got to the point where I wasn't sure if they were mocking each other or what, but every word bubble did not need to repeat it. Take a page from River Song's book and use it with class!A good chunk of the comic contained Zuko and Aang yelling at each other, but other then that, I really enjoyed it. Can't wait for the next installment to be out.

[jackiediorio · Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen]

This graphic novel is a follow up to the successful Nickelodeon show "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and unlike the recent live-action move release, it does not disappoint. Aang and his friends meet up a year after the comic ended, and are trying to help foster peace in the aftermath of the war between the fire nation and the air, water, and earth nations. There are many issues complicating this though, such as the fact that some earth and fire towns have blended, and now really belong to neither nation.The book has the same anime-esque style as the original comic did, and the behavior of the characters is faithful to that in the original comic. This book will definitely appeal to anyone who watched the show, (although they may be off-put by the liberal use of "sweetie" by two characters) but it won't be a good place to introduce new readers to the series. Other than needing to see the TV series before reading this book, the only other problem with it is that it isn't long enough! The amount of plot in this comic rivals that in an average episode from the TV series, but unlike with that, the readers will have to wait many months instead of next week to find out what happens next.

[momgamerwriter · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Finally the wait is over! This is exactly what fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been waiting for since 2008. Aang and the rest of the crew are back embarking on a brand new adventure picking up right where the show left off. The Promise Part 1 begins a new trilogy of original graphic novels which are set up to bridge the gap between the end of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the upcoming release of Legend of Korra, which will air on Nickelodeon mid 2012. Everyone take a moment to squeal…ok, now let’s dive in.First I have to address the question that’s probably steaming in the back of everyone’s mind, the KISS. It was refreshing to see the surreal kiss between Aang and Katara revisited once again. We know from the synopsis of the upcoming Legend of Korra that Aang and Katara will become a couple. But seeing the relationship and actually reading about its development, puts it all into perspective. For some their budding romance might come across a little cheesy with all the “sweetie” comments; however, for those of us who patiently waited for those two to finally become a couple, it’s beautiful. Their romance was worth waiting for and is worth reading about. So yes my lovelies, there will be a t romance between our hero and his beloved depicted in the graphic novels.Now, moving on to the remainder of the story. After the first few initial pages, the story jumps ahead a year. During this time the gang has been mostly separated, each enjoying peace among the four nations. Zuko, trying desperately not to be a tyrant like his father, enacted a treaty called the Harmony Restoration Movement. It states that in order to remain peaceful, all four kingdoms should live separately. The declaration even calls for the removal of Fire Nation civilians from other kingdoms. Not to spoil the story, because the whole comic is based around this decision and the results of the movement, let me just say Zuko is struggling. And because of this, Aang is put into a difficult situation and has to make a choice, between keeping a promise and fulfilling his Avatar duties.Overall, if you are a hardcore fan of the show then Avatar: the Last Airbender, The Promise Part 1 is a MUST read. Like the show it delivers a fantastic storyline with humor, conflict, and situations that will put their friendships to the test. There was never a dull moment in the graphic; each frame was written to gain a specific emotion and reaction. My only concern is that it is too short and the writers will not be able to completely finish Aang’s story without leaving us with more questions than answers (like the conditions of Zuko’s mother). Only time will reveal how the writers will conclude such an epic story. Though in my opinion, The Promise Part 1 is still a satisfying start to a new chapter in our young Avatar’s life.Originally Reviewed On: MotherGamerWriter.com

[zzshupinga · Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen]

This book picks up right where Avatar Season 3 left off. The war has ended and Zuko is now Firelord. He's dedicated to restoring peace among the nations...with the help of the Avatar and his friends of course. His first step, withdrawing the Fire Kingdom settlements from the Earth Kingdom, the Harmony Restoration Movement. But trouble soon arises. Some of these colonies have been there for generations and have even intermarried and neither side wants to sepearte. Zuko torn between the plight of these families and the healing that needs to be done calls off the movement. But not all in the Earth Kingdom are happy about the Zuko withdrawing his support and Aang and his friends are going to have to work fast to prevent war from overcoming the world once again.Gene Luen Yang, author of "American Born Chinese," brings his immense writing talents to the Avatar universe. Even though Gene is an avowed Avatar fan, I still approached this book with a bit of trepidation. As an outsider to the original series (or even in any of the comics) how would he approach the relationships in the series? How would he approach Aang and Zuko growing into their roles? My fears were unfounded however, as Gene has clearly immersed himself in the Avatar universe and has accurately captured the characters and their movements within his writing. He has created a well crafted story that does justice to the series and feels just like an episode (ok multiple episodes) of the TV series. I really like how he's approaching the Zuko/Ozai relationship. At the end of the cartoon series we're left with the image of Zuko asking about the whereabouts of his mother and Gene deftly weaves this interaction into the story to give the reader more information. He also accurately captures Sokka and that sense of humor/immaturity/maturity that we all grew to love. I love when Sokka sees Aang and Katara kissing and shouts out about how it's oogie, it's just so him. The one thing that bugs me, just slightly, is when Aang and Katara call each other sweetie. It just doesn't feel right coming from them. I don't know what word they should use, but it just feels weird.The artwork...wow the artwork is absolutely fantastic. I don't think Bryan Gurihiru worked on the actual series, but man does he capture the characters perfectly. It's like looking at a print version of the cartoon. He's able to capture their expressions, even their very movements down to the last detail. And the colors are absolutely pitch perfect. I think one of my favorite scenes is at the very end where Zuko is visiting Ozai and Bryan just nails the expression on Ozai's face. Even without his firebending power you can tell its him. Compared to some of the comics I've seen that came out based upon the series this art just nails it. In my head when I'm reading the comic it's like watching the cartoon.All in all this is the absolute perfect combination of writer and artist to work on this series and continue it for fans. For fans of the series this is just what you've been waiting for. It feels like Aang and crew never left. And if you're new to the series...why are you starting with this book? Go watch the original series and get hooked on it and then come back and read this title.