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'''''White Sand''''' is a trilogy of graphic novels based on a story written by [[Brandon Sanderson]], adapted by [[Rik Hoskin]]. A number of different artists were used, with each volume having its own lineup. Volume One was drawn by [[Julius Gopez]], colored by [[Sophie Campbell]], and lettered by [[Marshall Dillon]]. Volume Two was split between several artists; chapters one through five were drawn by Julius Gopez and chapter six was drawn by [[Julius Ohta]], chapters one and two were colored by [[Morgan Hickman]] and chapters three through six were colored by [[Salvatore Aiala Studios]], lettering for the whole volume was done by [[DC Hopkins]]. Volume three was drawn by [[Fritz Casas]], colored by Salvatore Aiala Studios, and lettered by DC Hopkins. It is set on the planet of [[Taldain]] and is a part of Brandon Sanderson's [[cosmere]] universe. The first volume was released on June 28, 2016. White Sand is, chronologically, the earliest book in the cosmere sequence.{{wob ref|10502}}
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'''''White Sand''''' is a graphic novel, initially release in three separate volumes, based on a story written by [[Brandon Sanderson]] and adapted by [[Rik Hoskin]]. A number of different artists were used, with each volume having its own lineup. Volume One was drawn by [[Julius Gopez]], colored by [[Sophie Campbell]], and lettered by [[Marshall Dillon]]. Volume Two was split between several artists; chapters one through five were drawn by Julius Gopez and chapter six was drawn by [[Julius Ohta]], chapters one and two were colored by [[Morgan Hickman]] and chapters three through six were colored by [[Salvatore Aiala Studios]], lettering for the whole volume was done by [[DC Hopkins]]. Volume three was drawn by [[Fritz Casas]], colored by Salvatore Aiala Studios, and lettered by DC Hopkins. It is set on the planet of [[Taldain]] and is a part of Brandon Sanderson's [[cosmere]] universe. The first volume was released on June 28, 2016. White Sand is, chronologically, the earliest book in the cosmere sequence.{{wob ref|10502}}
   
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An omnibus with updated and extra content was made available to preorder via [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brandon-sanderson-s-white-sand-graphic-novel#/ Indigogo] in February of 2022{{bws ref|date=2022-07-20|white-sand-omnibus-news-weekly-update|White Sand Omnibus News + Weekly Update}}.
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==Synopsis==
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An omnibus with updated and extra content was made available to preorder via [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brandon-sanderson-s-white-sand-graphic-novel#/ Indigogo] in February of 2022.{{bws ref|date=2022-07-20|white-sand-omnibus-news-weekly-update|White Sand Omnibus News + Weekly Update}} The English version has experienced several delays, however, the Spanish version has already been released, which can be seen [https://twitter.com/Cosmere_es/status/1521890759351447552 here]. Current plans for the English version is to be released in December of 2022, which can be seen [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brandon-sanderson-s-white-sand-graphic-novel#/updates/all here].
  
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''On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own. Assassins are coming for them from all directions, and Kenton's only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue.''
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== Summary ==
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{{for|/Summary|a chapter by chapter summary}}
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== Main Characters ==
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{{for|:Category: Daysiders|a full list of Dayside characters}}
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{{for|:Category: Darksiders|a full list of Darkside characters}}
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;[[Kenton]]: A weak but skilled sand master whose disapproving father is Lord Mastrell of the Diem
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;[[Khrissalla]]: A Darksider duchess who has traveled to Dayside in search of her late [[Gevalden|fiance]] and the secrets of sand mastery
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;[[Baon]]: A Darksider bowman who accompanies Duchess Khrissalla
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;[[Ais]]: A [[Kerzta|Kerztian]] [[Trackt]] in search of a criminal mastermind
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;[[Aarik]]: Kenton's childhood friend
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== Setting ==
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White Sand is set in the [[cosmere]] on the planet of [[Taldain]].
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=== Magic System ===
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The primary system of magic on Taldain is known as [[sand mastery]]. Sand mastery involves the the telekinetic manipulation of white sand, a process that leaves the sand black for a time, at the expense of the user's water supply.
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== Trivia ==
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* An excerpt from the first chapter of this graphic novel can be found in [[Arcanum Unbounded]] alongside the original [[White Sand (prose)|prose]] source material for that section.
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* In [[Summary: White Sand#Chapter 2|Chapter 2]] when Kenton wakes up after his fight with the [[sandling]] there is a boombox in the tent behind him. [[Brandon]] has confirmed that this is not canonical as the residents of Taldain had not yet reached that level of technology at the time of the story. [[Isaac Stewart]] said that the artist who colored the graphic novel misunderstood the line art and that there was not enough time to change it before the book went to print.{{wob ref|11076}} He also said that when they put out a second edition of the book this and the other inconsistencies will be fixed.{{wob ref|13246}}
   
 
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Revision as of 21:39, 4 January 2023

by Nabetse Zitro (sketch, lineart), Justyna Dura (coloring, render)
Cover for the omnibus edition

White Sand is a graphic novel, initially release in three separate volumes, based on a story written by Brandon Sanderson and adapted by Rik Hoskin. A number of different artists were used, with each volume having its own lineup. Volume One was drawn by Julius Gopez, colored by Sophie Campbell, and lettered by Marshall Dillon. Volume Two was split between several artists; chapters one through five were drawn by Julius Gopez and chapter six was drawn by Julius Ohta, chapters one and two were colored by Morgan Hickman and chapters three through six were colored by Salvatore Aiala Studios, lettering for the whole volume was done by DC Hopkins. Volume three was drawn by Fritz Casas, colored by Salvatore Aiala Studios, and lettered by DC Hopkins. It is set on the planet of Taldain and is a part of Brandon Sanderson's cosmere universe. The first volume was released on June 28, 2016. White Sand is, chronologically, the earliest book in the cosmere sequence.[1]

An omnibus with updated and extra content was made available to preorder via Indigogo in February of 2022[2].

Synopsis

On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own. Assassins are coming for them from all directions, and Kenton's only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue.

Summary

For a chapter by chapter summary, see /Summary.

Main Characters

For a full list of Dayside characters, see :Category: Daysiders.
For a full list of Darkside characters, see :Category: Darksiders.
Kenton
A weak but skilled sand master whose disapproving father is Lord Mastrell of the Diem
Khrissalla
A Darksider duchess who has traveled to Dayside in search of her late fiance and the secrets of sand mastery
Baon
A Darksider bowman who accompanies Duchess Khrissalla
Ais
A Kerztian Trackt in search of a criminal mastermind
Aarik
Kenton's childhood friend

Setting

White Sand is set in the cosmere on the planet of Taldain.

Magic System

The primary system of magic on Taldain is known as sand mastery. Sand mastery involves the the telekinetic manipulation of white sand, a process that leaves the sand black for a time, at the expense of the user's water supply.

Trivia

  • An excerpt from the first chapter of this graphic novel can be found in Arcanum Unbounded alongside the original prose source material for that section.
  • In Chapter 2 when Kenton wakes up after his fight with the sandling there is a boombox in the tent behind him. Brandon has confirmed that this is not canonical as the residents of Taldain had not yet reached that level of technology at the time of the story. Isaac Stewart said that the artist who colored the graphic novel misunderstood the line art and that there was not enough time to change it before the book went to print.[3] He also said that when they put out a second edition of the book this and the other inconsistencies will be fixed.[4]

Development

White Sand is based on Brandon Sanderson's unpublished eighth novel of the same name, which is itself a complete re-write of his very first book.

Books

Year Book Order Length Notes Refs
2016 White Sand Volume 1 #1 Graphic Novel
2018 White Sand Volume 2 #2 Graphic Novel
2019 White Sand Volume 3 #3 Graphic Novel [5]
2022 White Sand Omnibus Collects #1-3 Graphic Novel

Cover Gallery

  • White Sand v1 Cover Art.jpg
  • White Sand v2 Cover Art.jpg
  • White Sand v3 Cover Art.jpg

Notes

  1. ↑ Idaho Falls signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-07-21#
  2. ↑ White Sand Omnibus News + Weekly Update
    — Brandon's website - 2022-07-20#
  3. ↑ MisCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-05-26#
  4. ↑ Prague Signing
    — Arcanum - 2019-10-26#
  5. ↑ Amazon Product Page
    — Amazon - 2018-12-12#
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