Archlord graphic novel out now in the U.S.

Codemasters has just announced the release of the ArchLord graphic novel. You’ve played the game, so why not read all about it as well? Created in collaboration with TOKYOPOP, the graphic novel is based exclusively on ArchLord‘s lore and set in ChantraÂ’s past. Readers will get to follow the adventures of Leon, a descendant of the legendary Nathan Manas, the founder of human civilization in Chantra and renowned for mastering the power of the legendary Archons.

“The manga is an incredible compliment to the game, delving into the personal lives of characters that exist in the backdrop of the multi-player world,” said TOKYOPOP Editor Luis Reyes. “It examines the mythology of ArchLord in a way that draws game enthusiasts closer to the overall story.”

“The partnership with TOKYOPOP and the creation of the ArchLord graphic novel just goes to show that ArchLord‘s popularity is growing outside the normal boundaries of the MMO gaming audience,” said Adam McGowan, Product Marketing Manager for Codemasters Online Gaming. “This is a testament to the depth of game play offered and means that ArchLord will continue to capture the imagination of both gamers and manga comic fans in the future.”

The ArchLord graphic novel is already out in North America. You can grab one from most major book stores in the U.S. for US$ 9.99. A European launch is also in the works.

More images from the graphic novel after the jump!

Codemasters has just announced the release of the ArchLord graphic novel. You’ve played the game, so why not read all about it as well? Created in collaboration with TOKYOPOP, the graphic novel is based exclusively on ArchLord‘s lore and set in Chantra’s past. Readers will get to follow the adventures of Leon, a descendant of the legendary Nathan Manas, the founder of human civilization in Chantra and renowned for mastering the power of the legendary Archons.

“The manga is an incredible compliment to the game, delving into the personal lives of characters that exist in the backdrop of the multi-player world,” said TOKYOPOP Editor Luis Reyes. “It examines the mythology of ArchLord in a way that draws game enthusiasts closer to the overall story.”

“The partnership with TOKYOPOP and the creation of the ArchLord graphic novel just goes to show that ArchLord‘s popularity is growing outside the normal boundaries of the MMO gaming audience,” said Adam McGowan, Product Marketing Manager for Codemasters Online Gaming. “This is a testament to the depth of game play offered and means that ArchLord will continue to capture the imagination of both gamers and manga comic fans in the future”

The ArchLord graphic novel is already out in North America. You can grab one from most major book stores in the U.S. for US$ 9.99. A European launch is also in the works.