While we await the release of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash this December, Dark Horse Comics is set to take us back to the world of Pandora with Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point, a new five-issue comic book series from writer Ethan Sacks and artist Salvatore Porcaro and set in the period between the original Avatar and its 2022 sequel Avatar: The Way of Water.
“As a fan of James Cameron and his films ever since the Terminator terrorized my 11-year-old imagination, working on this saga has been one of the great professional honors of my lifetime,” said Sacks. “That this story is part of the official canon that bridges the gap between Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water makes it all the more special. The result is a labor of love by everyone involved and you’ll feel that passion in every panel and on every page.”
“For me, it’s a true honor to draw this amazing series, and I’m really excited to be part of it,” added Porcaro. ”It’s a story full of emotion, fascinating characters, and unexpected twists: working on it is both a stimulating challenge and a huge satisfaction. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I enjoy illustrating it.”
“Dark Horse has a long history working with film legend Jim Cameron, and we continue that relationship with Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point,” stated Dark Horse founder and CEO, Mike Richardson. “Between Ethan’s incredible storytelling and James Cameron’s vision and immersive world building, these new stories are nothing short of breathtaking.”
After defending their home of Pandora and sending the RDA packing back to Earth nearly fifteen years ago, the Na’vi returned to their peaceful lives. Former Marine Jake Sully, now accepted as Na’vi himself in an Avatar body, has started a family with Neytiri. Despite more than a decade of peace, Jake knows the RDA isn’t done with Pandora yet. And now he’s proven right as they return in force. With his adopted people and his children at stake, Jake will need to lead the Na’vi into war once again, this time facing more firepower and advanced weapons, with new enemies who have just as much to fight for.
Avatar: The Gap Year – Tipping Point #1 is set to go on sale on October 22nd 2025.
