The Legend of Korracanon graphic novels pick up where the animated series left off, expanding upon Korra’s battles to keep Republic City and the Spirit World safe. Now a new graphic novel,The Legend of Korra: Mystery of Penquan Islandby Kiku Hughes, Alex Monik, and Diana Sousa, is set for a March 4th, 2025 release date.
The Legend of Korra: Mystery of Penquan Islandcenters on brothers Mako and Bolin as they set out on an adventure together - one that could lead to answers about their family’s past. Theofficial description from Dark Horse, the publishers of theAvatargraphic novels, states:
When a strange missing persons case falls into his lap, Mako is forced to choose between his job and doing what he feels is right! An upturned room and an unhelpful witness aren’t promising starts to the investigation, but when his brother Bolin comes across a surprising clue that ties their own mother to the case, the pair embark on a journey to the small, rustic island of Penquan. The island’s inhabitants seem to have things to hide, and the brothers are determined to get to the bottom of it—even if it means uncovering uncomfortable parts of their family’s past.
The Legend of Korra: Mystery of Penquan Islandmarks the first time that anentire graphic novel from the world ofKorracenters around Mako and Bolinand takes the focus away from the Avatar.
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The Legend of Korra: Mystery of Penquan IslandIs Part of Continuity
Mako and Bolin are important characters in the originalLegend of Korraanimated series and its ongoing continuity, as the two brothers comprise half of Korra’s “Team Avatar,” withKorra herself and Asami Satorounding out the roster. Each bender brother is talented in his respective bending field, as they both were professionalbenders when Korra first meets them. Bolin even pioneered lava bending, which is a subset of earthbending, similar to how Toph invented metalbending inAvatar: The Last Airbender.The upcoming graphic novel,Mystery of Penquan Island, promises tobring Mako and Bolin to the center stage.
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For a time, both brothers were police officers of Republic City under Chief Beifong, who is Toph’s daughter. However, at the end of the graphic novel,The Legend of Korra: Turf Warsby Michale Dante DiMartino and Irene Koh, Bolin quits the force, as he does not see a future career in policing. Instead, Bolin goes on to become the President’s personal assistant. Mako, however, stays on as a police officer. Careers as a police officer and a high ranking political official set the stage for Mako and Bolin’s involvement in a missing persons case.
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And Hopefully Find Answers About Their Past Along the Way
In the animated series, Mako and Bolin’s past is a subplot introduced within the first few episodes. While Mako is a firebender and Bolin is an earthbender, it’s revealed that their father was from the Earth Kingdom and their mother hailed from the Fire Nation.Both parents were killed by a firebender, leaving Mako and Bolin orphaned at a young age. The brothers discover paternal relatives in the Earth Kingdom. However, nothing is known about their mother’s background or family. Incorporating their mother’s unknown background intoMystery of Penquan Islandmakes the upcomingThe Legend of Korragraphic novel all the more exciting.
The Legend of Korra: Mystery of Penquan Islandis available March 4th, 2025 from Dark Horse Comics.
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The Legend of Korra is an animated series set in the Avatar universe, following Avatar Korra’s journey as she strives to master the elements and fulfill her role as a fully realized Avatar. Released in 2012, the series explores her challenges against traditional norms and her internal quest for balance.
