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'''''Dark One''''' is a graphicmultimedia storytelling enterprise based on an initial noveloutline written by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. andThe adaptedinitial intoplan itscalled formatfor bya Jacksonseries Lanzingof andgraphic Collinnovels, Kellyto be published by Vault Comics, witha television artworkseries by Nathan[[Wikipedia:FremantleMedia GoodenNorth America|FremantleMedia North America]] and Kurt[[Wikipedia:Random MichaelHouse Studio|Random House Studio]], supplementary novels written by Brandon, and a Russellpodcast.{{url ref|urlname=https://store.vaultcomics.com/products/brandon-sandersons-dark-one|site=VaultComics.com|text=Brandondeadline}} Sanderson'sSo far, the [[Dark One}} Book 1|first book]] of the graphic novels has been published and it is unclear where the other components stand. The story takes places both on [[Earth (Dark One)|Earth]] and in an alternate world called [[Mirandus]], with the two worlds influencing each other, even though only some in each are aware of the other. Though the protagonist, [[Paul Tanasin]], is from Earth, there are prophecies of him in Mirandus -- prophecies claiming that he will be their destroyer, the [[Dark One (title)|Dark One]].▼
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|released=June 25, 2020
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▲'''''Dark One''''' is a graphic novel written by [[Brandon Sanderson]] and adapted into its format by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, with artwork by Nathan Gooden and Kurt Michael Russell.{{url ref|url=https://store.vaultcomics.com/products/brandon-sandersons-dark-one|site=VaultComics.com|text=Brandon Sanderson's Dark One}} The story takes places both on Earth and in an alternate world called Mirandus, with the two worlds influencing each other, even though only some in each are aware of the other. Though the protagonist, Paul Tanasin, is from Earth, there are prophecies of him in Mirandus -- prophecies claiming that he will be their destroyer, the Dark One.
 
The story was originally planned as a multimedia project, with a planned television show produced by [[Wikipedia:FremantleMedia North America|FremantleMedia North America]] and [[Wikipedia:Random House Studio|Random House Studio]], as well as a podcast, and a pair of prequel novels.{{ref|name=deadline}} At the moment, those plans have been scaled down, and it's unclear how much of the overall project will still happen.
 
== Plot Summary ==
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{{quote|The narrative of Dark One will examine the dual roles we often take on in life – the ability to be a savior as well as a destroyer, and this innovative creative partnership with Brandon will serve as a catalyst for deepening the connection between him and his many fans.|Dante Di Loreto, president of FremantleMedia North America{{ref|name=deadline}}}}
 
|Dante Di Loreto, president of FremantleMedia North America{{ref|name=deadline}}
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''Dark One'' is a dramatic adventure about a young man who sees visions of a fantastical world with "interesting creatures, sporadic electrical currents, and a darkening landscape". Though he is told these visions are just hallucinations, they are actually real visions of another world--a world with prophecies stating that he will become a tyrant and destroy it.{{ref|name=deadline}}
 
== Setting ==
''Dark One'' takes place partly on Earth and partly in Mirandus, fantastical world focused around electricity.{{ref|name=deadline}} On this world the ground itself carries an electrical charge and the flora and fauna has evolved around that charge. An example of this being certain animals being able to shoot spittle that acts like a taser.{{ref|name=teslatopia}}
 
== Components ==
=== Graphic Novels ===
Vault Comics is publishing a series of graphic novels based on Brandon's outline, with Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly adapting the story and artwork by Nathan Gooden and Kurt Michael Russell. The [[Dark One Book 1|first book]] has been published.{{ref|name=vaultinterview}}
 
=== TV Series ===
The original announcement of the project included a TV series produced by [[Wikipedia:FremantleMedia North America|FremantleMedia North America]] and [[Wikipedia:Random House Studio|Random House Studio]];{{ref|name=deadline}} it was later announced that writer and showrunner [[Wikipedia:J._Michael_Straczynski|J. Michael Straczynski]] is working on the project.{{ref|name=wertzone}}{{wob ref|12833}} In June 2020, Brandon said that the TV series is happening, but that he has less control over it.{{ref|name=june2020comments}}
 
=== Audio Originals ===
The original announcement called for supplementary novels written by Brandon and a podcast.{{ref|name=deadline}} In June 2020, Brandon indicated that both of these would be audio originals. ''Dark One: Prophetic Histories'' will adapt Brandon's original outline as a novel and ''Dark One: Forgotten'' comes from an "idea [Brandon] had for a '[[wikipedia:Serial (podcast)|Serial]]' style podcast, with a journalist tracking a killer." These books will be published by [[wikipedia:Recorded Books|Recorded Books]].{{ref|name=june2020comments}}
 
== Development ==
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{{bws ref|date=2009-05-05|another-long-winded|Another Long-Winded Explanation of Various Things}}
 
{{url ref|date=2014-02-13|name=teslatopia|site=YouTube
|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMJFHUEgobY&t=2067
|text=Brandon discussing the "Tesla-topia" world during a lecture
}}
 
{{url ref|date=2018-6-11|name=deadline|site=Deadline
|url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/brandon-sanderson-fremantlemedia-north-america-tv-multi-media-project-1202407862/
|text="Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson Teams With FremantleMedia North America For Drama Series, Part Of Multi-Media Project"
}}
 
{{reddit ref|date=2018-6-12|name=deadlinecomment|brandonsanderson|8qbot5|e0iaxp1|text=Comments on Deadline announcement}}
 
{{url ref
|date=2018-6-11
|text="Vault Comics to publish Brandon Sanderson's 'Dark One' Graphic Novels"
}}
 
{{url ref|date=2019-7-03|name=wertzone|site=Wertzone
|url=http://thewertzone.blogspot.com/2019/08/j-michael-straczynski-and-brandon.html
|text="J. Michael Straczynski and Brandon Sanderson developing a new urban fantasy TV show"
}}
 
{{url ref|date=2020-6-16|name=vaultinterview|site=comicsbeat.com
|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-creators-dark-one-brandon-sandersons
|text=INTERVIEW: The creators behind DARK ONE chat about bringing Brandon Sanderson’s world to comics
}}
 
{{reddit ref|date=2020-6-22|name=june2020comments|path=r/brandonsanderson/comments/hdot60/the_original_audio_book_release_date_and_an/fvohprr/|text=Comments on TV series and audio originals}}
 
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