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Avatar: The Last Airbender: North and South #3
Avatar: The Last Airbender: North and South, Part 3
Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei arrive in the Southern Water Tribe amid protests of Gilak's imprisonment. While the leaders hold council to solidify Malina and Hakoda's unification plans, Gilak breaks free and leads a powerful rebellion! In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and distrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart.
Written and drawn by the creative team behind the best-selling The Search, The Rift, and Smoke and Shadow, Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru, in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar and the perfect companion to Legend of Korra!
Written and drawn by the creative team behind the best-selling The Search, The Rift, and Smoke and Shadow, Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru, in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar and the perfect companion to Legend of Korra!
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 9, 2017
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About the author
Gene Luen Yang
364 books3,391 followersGene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. As the Library of Congress’ fifth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, he advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. American Born Chinese, his first graphic novel from First Second Books, was a National Book Award finalist, as well as the winner of the Printz Award and an Eisner Award. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the L.A. Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His other works include Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), Superman from DC Comics (with various artists), and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series from Dark Horse Comics (with Gurihiru). In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. His most recent books are Dragon Hoops from First Second Books and Superman Smashes the Klan from DC Comics.
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March 21, 2019
"Look, I'm pretty sure that to us, nobody but mom will ever seem right for dad. But maybe that's okay, because dad gets to choose who's right for dad."
That was such a bitter-sweet ending.
I really love how realistic and human Yang manages to always make the characters. With real struggles and conflicts that they need to see other sides in order to overcome or come to terms with.
The action, of course, is always on point. I wish I could bend, but, alas! I can't. Still, at least seeing them do it is a good comfort.
I can't wait to see more struggles from the flourishing Southern Water Tribe and how they managed to transform it into what we encounter in The Legend of Korra and how they'll make the people accept it.
"A northerner, a southerner, and an air nomad, all working together to recover a tradition that was almost lost. That's the kind of collaboration we need."
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Is it too silly if I leave an RTC in here?
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Oh well, I guess it doesn't really matter.
RTC.
That was such a bitter-sweet ending.
I really love how realistic and human Yang manages to always make the characters. With real struggles and conflicts that they need to see other sides in order to overcome or come to terms with.
The action, of course, is always on point. I wish I could bend, but, alas! I can't. Still, at least seeing them do it is a good comfort.
I can't wait to see more struggles from the flourishing Southern Water Tribe and how they managed to transform it into what we encounter in The Legend of Korra and how they'll make the people accept it.
"A northerner, a southerner, and an air nomad, all working together to recover a tradition that was almost lost. That's the kind of collaboration we need."
__________________
Is it too silly if I leave an RTC in here?
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Oh well, I guess it doesn't really matter.
RTC.
June 17, 2017
I'm finally done with the school year and these comics were a nice way to start my summer reading mojo again. Is it too much to hope for one final team avatar comic where they're all in they're late teens/early 20s and building republic city? I need that in my life.
January 12, 2021
Actual rating 4.75 stars.
I loved the fact that there wasn’t a simple solution to such a delicate topic. Both sides had valid points that were addressed. I felt the issue was handled really well in all three parts.
Something I noticed in this part was that there were times where I thought, ‘why didn’t they just do this?’ It seemed like when it was convenient for the plot, the characters forgot they could control the literal ground they were walking on.
Besides that, I really enjoyed this different kind of Avatar story where it was a political issue rather than an other-worldly issue.
I loved the fact that there wasn’t a simple solution to such a delicate topic. Both sides had valid points that were addressed. I felt the issue was handled really well in all three parts.
Something I noticed in this part was that there were times where I thought, ‘why didn’t they just do this?’ It seemed like when it was convenient for the plot, the characters forgot they could control the literal ground they were walking on.
Besides that, I really enjoyed this different kind of Avatar story where it was a political issue rather than an other-worldly issue.
March 1, 2021
*4.5
This wasn't as intense as some of the other comics in this series, but I still found myself getting surprisingly attached to it. I think that's hard for me to do because, frankly, I don't like seeing canon get changed in these comics, even though I know stuff has to happen.
My disappointment is really uncalled for here, but here it is:
4.5/5 stars.
This wasn't as intense as some of the other comics in this series, but I still found myself getting surprisingly attached to it. I think that's hard for me to do because, frankly, I don't like seeing canon get changed in these comics, even though I know stuff has to happen.
My disappointment is really uncalled for here, but here it is:
4.5/5 stars.
September 28, 2017
Does anyone know if this is supposed to be the last Avatar comic? Because if that's the case, I don't know what I should do with my life now :O I have to re-watch the entire series!
April 12, 2018
This was amazing!!!
Great conclusion to the ATLA comics, but I hope we get to see the Gaang again!
Perfect balance of plot, humor, serious discussions and all encompassing love these people have for each other and for their nations.
Great conclusion to the ATLA comics, but I hope we get to see the Gaang again!
Perfect balance of plot, humor, serious discussions and all encompassing love these people have for each other and for their nations.
July 15, 2017
I don't know if they're going to do any more of these stories, but it felt like a real good bow tie for the series. All our beloved characters are back and there's a nice theme of change and moving on with one's life.
November 1, 2020
El quipo Avatar está reunido de nuevo! y con un desenlace emotivo.
August 26, 2018
General review of #1-3 sans spoilers:
The major theme in this arc is Katara’s yearning for a simpler time, with which I can sympathise considering nostalgia for the TV show is what keeps me reading these comics. Luckily for me, although the Last Airbender comics aren’t going to change anyone’s life, they’re written by the accomplished hand of Gene Luen Yang. Yang does an excellent job of recreating my beloved characters as I remember them, and in this run, he puts them in a believable moral quandary of real-world relevance. Humankind has always clashed, often violently, at the prospect of change. We’ve never taken it lying down—whether it was the Luddites’ resistance to mechanisation, predicting in automation a death-knell for the labour force, or the Southern Water Tribe’s protests against international trade and the massive environmental disruption underway to exploit their natural resources.
There are important points to be made on both sides of the argument but Yang does not explore them, instead dealing with the issue superficially. However, he does cram a few other interesting ideas into the arc, like, to state just one, the lasting effects of war. He also depicts the visceral emotional reactions triggered by outsider influence in a post-colonial landscape, if not the intellectual ones. He ought to have elaborated the reasons for the distrust that links xenophobia to economic protectionism, though I suppose this is about as much as one can expect in an eighty-page comic book for kids! We finally have an arc that I felt was worth reviewing, one that vocalises the sociopolitical undertones of the show rather than overplaying its fantastical notes. Gurihiru’s competent artwork helps elevate this final Avatar comic above average.
The major theme in this arc is Katara’s yearning for a simpler time, with which I can sympathise considering nostalgia for the TV show is what keeps me reading these comics. Luckily for me, although the Last Airbender comics aren’t going to change anyone’s life, they’re written by the accomplished hand of Gene Luen Yang. Yang does an excellent job of recreating my beloved characters as I remember them, and in this run, he puts them in a believable moral quandary of real-world relevance. Humankind has always clashed, often violently, at the prospect of change. We’ve never taken it lying down—whether it was the Luddites’ resistance to mechanisation, predicting in automation a death-knell for the labour force, or the Southern Water Tribe’s protests against international trade and the massive environmental disruption underway to exploit their natural resources.
There are important points to be made on both sides of the argument but Yang does not explore them, instead dealing with the issue superficially. However, he does cram a few other interesting ideas into the arc, like, to state just one, the lasting effects of war. He also depicts the visceral emotional reactions triggered by outsider influence in a post-colonial landscape, if not the intellectual ones. He ought to have elaborated the reasons for the distrust that links xenophobia to economic protectionism, though I suppose this is about as much as one can expect in an eighty-page comic book for kids! We finally have an arc that I felt was worth reviewing, one that vocalises the sociopolitical undertones of the show rather than overplaying its fantastical notes. Gurihiru’s competent artwork helps elevate this final Avatar comic above average.
December 11, 2017
I love these Avatar stories. They are so stepped in Buddhist and Daoist teachings. This story dealing with politics in the South was pretty good and then ending was satisfying. I will be reading the other runs of the series.
All the elements had a bender in the South Pole and they worked together, Fire, Earth, Water, Air, together which can achieve balance.
Simply a fun story that holds friendship and family in high regard. It's also nice to see the Chinese characters show up in the book and I even know a few of them.
All the elements had a bender in the South Pole and they worked together, Fire, Earth, Water, Air, together which can achieve balance.
Simply a fun story that holds friendship and family in high regard. It's also nice to see the Chinese characters show up in the book and I even know a few of them.
May 11, 2018
I really wish they'd made comics for every year between The Last Airbender and Korra, because I'd shamelessly read every last one. Even if it was domestic life with Aang and Katara. Call me crazy, but I just really want closure! I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS. There are still several loose ends. And no amount of rewatching the series will tie them up. Don't get me wrong, the plot was good. It just wasn't as satisfying or epic as I feel it could've been, considering it's the last one they made.
But here are the things I still loved about this book:
- Aang literally sweeping Katara off her feet. What a stud. Also carrying 3 or 4 people WHILE airbending on his glider. So proud of my boy.
- Potluck with the Four Nations. (Filing this under fun, nerdy party ideas. Who's with me?)
- Amazing, dynamic artwork! I adore Gurihiru's style and I want to study it. 😍 The way he's subtly aged the main characters was perfect, too.
But here are the things I still loved about this book:
- Aang literally sweeping Katara off her feet. What a stud. Also carrying 3 or 4 people WHILE airbending on his glider. So proud of my boy.
- Potluck with the Four Nations. (Filing this under fun, nerdy party ideas. Who's with me?)
- Amazing, dynamic artwork! I adore Gurihiru's style and I want to study it. 😍 The way he's subtly aged the main characters was perfect, too.
May 22, 2017
I really hope they make an actual end to this series, even if they have to time jump.
June 23, 2017
Metalbenders are back.
June 21, 2017
While the Avatar North South comic book series captures the spirit of the original series, one has to wonder if the oil industry didn't finance this. Getting oil out of the north pole is a means of achieving equality? The guys who are trying to prevent the oil extraction by foreign companies end up being the bad guys? Pumping oil out of the ground is a sign of progress? Absolutely terrible storyline and morale
May 20, 2017
Avataaar <3
June 6, 2019
Me estoy acabando los comics, no se si va a haber mas, Y AUN NO VEO NINGUNA BODA EN EL HORIZONTE...
June 8, 2020
I can't believe Aang is about as tall as Pakku (also this was great)
February 22, 2019
Aang and Katara calling each other sweetie warms my heart I'm so akdksldhlagsla
July 23, 2022
what an incredible finale. i think north and south is my favorite comic so far. so so incredible. i love team avatar so much
August 19, 2022
3.29/5
March 6, 2024
Dissapointing considering the caliber of the one before it. Gilak's end felt too convenient and unearned, plus they could never make thr gAang seem plausibly outmatched so whenever quicker solutions were obviously available and they seemed unable to figure out an out,it felt kinda stupid. Very unfortunate because this was shaping up to be my favorite issue, and I guess it still is,out of the post show comics but it should've been more able to stick the landing.
November 7, 2017
*sigh* Honestly, they could keep making ATLA comics forever and I would read every single one of them. I really enjoyed the finale of this particular trilogy. Again, dealt with some really important like destruction of native lands, fetishization of POC, racial/cultural tensions, and racial slurs. I love watching Team Avatar grow up. I love Katara and Aang as a couple, and Toph was on point. Anyway. If you guys haven't started reading the ATLA comics and you loved the series, they're totally worth it!
August 19, 2018
Wow, this was an intense conclusion to this particular trilogy of comics. It certainly helps to show how some of the issues in Korra came to be as they were in that series. My only complaint about this comic series (as it has been the whole time) is how much Aang and Katara overuse calling each other "sweetie." It is pretty much all the time. I mean, I understand that the characters are only like 14-16 years old, but wow, it is annoying. Other than that, I still absolutely love reading these, and I can tell that both the show and these comics are ones that I will definitely re-watch and re-read again and again in the future.
May 20, 2017
*sigh* These comics always make me so nostalgic for the show... I believe this is the final Avatar comic (I pray that it isn't) and it was an okayish conclusion. Honestly, I don't think I could ever really be satisfied with any conclusion considering how much I love this world and how much I want it to never want it to end *sobs*. If this is indeed the final farewell to Team Avatar, then I'd just like to say it has been an amazing journey and that ATLA will always have a special place in my heart. Now to wait for the Korra comic...
April 12, 2019
I just want them to keep making avatar comics for the rest of my life - is that too much to ask?
May 23, 2017
Krásné počteníčko.
July 4, 2017
Po dobre odvedenej práci vždy príde dobrá večera.
July 13, 2017
There better be more of these coming soon!!
August 3, 2020
that ending made me so soft 😭😭😭
seeing the gaang complete once again gave me the serotonin burst i needed today
seeing the gaang complete once again gave me the serotonin burst i needed today
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