North and South

North and South is a trilogy of comic books set in the Avatar universe, continuing on from the events of Smoke and Shadow. Like its predecessors, North and South is written by award-winning comic author Gene Luen Yang, illustrated by Gurihiru, and published by Dark Horse Comics. Part 1 was released in comic book stores on September 28, 2016, and in mass market retailers on October 11, 2016. Part 2 was released in comic book stores on January 25, 2017, and in mass market retailers on February 7, 2017. Part 3 was released in comic book stores on April 26, 2017, and in mass market retailers on May 9, 2017. The library edition was released in mass market retailers on November 7, 2017, and in regular stores on November 20, 2017.
The North and South trilogy includes:
* North and South Part One
* North and South Part Two
* North and South Part Three
== Plot ==
When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the Water Tribes, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and mistrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart.
== Library Edition ==
A compilation of the three novels, Avatar: The Last Airbender—North and South Library Edition HC, was released on November 7, 2017. This re-release version of the trilogy features page-by-page sidebar commentary by Gene Yang and the Gurihiru team. Notable trivia from the North and South Library Edition that pertains in particular to the production of each respective novel can be found at:
* Library Edition reveals (Part 1)
* Library Edition reveals (Part 2)
* Library Edition reveals (Part 3)
== Trivia ==
* A paperback omnibus edition of North and South was released on February 22, 2022.
== See also ==
* List of Avatar: The Last Airbender comics
* The Promise
* The Search
* The Rift
* Smoke and Shadow
* Imbalance
== References ==
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