SWANBLADE Book Series

Triple amputee Kayla McAllister isn't slowing down. Steeped in the heroism that made BATMAN an icon and created as a love letter to the brooding heart of The Animated Series, the SWANBLADE illustrated books blend comic and graphic novel artistry with traditional prose; showcasing D.K. Kristof's signature cinematic writing style side by side with artwork from a rotation of international artists. SWANBLADE follows ballerina Kayla McAllister, the strong-willed daughter of retired superhero and war veteran Captain Atomic Ace, in an alternate 1950s world spiraling into chaos. After a devastating attack leaves her a triple amputee, Kayla receives experimental prosthetics and is thrust into a rising storm. As she battles old enemies and new threats, Kayla struggles with vengeance and legacy in becoming the symbol her city desperately needs.