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It's 4 am. Suit on, tie fastened. Rise and grind. In the world of business, you have to be adaptable like water and driven like fire. I've done many corporate takeovers before - some hostile, all successful. First I bought out the Jasmine Dragon and now I've bought out the Ba Sing Se Times. The takeover was easy. All I had to do was bribe a ghost and a guard. They like science and lollies (pardon me, candy) so I gave them scientific rock candy, an invention of mine from Yu Dao Gastrotech.
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In his travels he saw a most peculiar sight - a giant beam of blue light! "Pip pip and tally ho! Once more onto the beach!" He (incorrectly) instructed his horse (not an ostrich horse mind you, just a regular horse) and charged into the closing portal. He emerged in a peculiar city of walls and secrets and... rotting cabbage. Cabbage to the left of him, cabbage to the right. He grabbed the cabbage in front of him and snacked all night! Surely this land needed a dashing duke to save it from its fate! He searched for trouble in a newspaper but found it was out of date! "This will not do at all!" he said with a roar! He broke down the door of the Ba Sing Se Times and proclaimed his usurpation of the newspaper then said "I cannot think of something that rhymes." But the supreme editor threw him down and he cannot remember anything more than her frown (and some bright light). MUST SERVE BA SING SE TIMES! Years later he saw his chance. He opened a portal to his own world and sent the supreme editor on a holiday to a land called "Canada". With her gone, there was nobody to stop him. "Let there be light!" he proclaimed as he added windows to the walls. To look after everyone's health, he removed all apples from the premises, so that if doctors needed to visit, they would not be kept away. The newspaper was his. And it could be yours too! The BSST, now known as the Duke's Digest is now a publicly listed company. Get in quickly to buy your shares before they go through the roof! As an added bonus, the first shareholder gets to name our exciting new roach sanctuary that definitely exists for reasons other than keeping away the old editor.
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Ever since the finale of the Legend of Korra, fans have long speculated and theorised on who the next earth Avatar would be and what their world would be like. Some suspected a more modernised world closer to our own. Others, a world even more futuristic. Or maybe a world where technology has regressed due to some apocalyptic event. And there's plenty of fanfiction works out there depicting all of above. However, it wasn't until Avatar Studios announced a short while ago that they were working on a sequel animated series that this seemed like a feasible possibility. The past few months have seen rumours circulating about what this new Avatar series would be like, but until recently, none of these had been confirmed. On February the 20th this year, Avatar Studios announced Avatar: Seven Havens as the long-awaited sequel. The plot? All we know officially so far is that the world has been shattered by a cataclysmic event threatening both the material and the spirit worlds, one supposedly caused by Avatar Korra. Humanity lives in seven different cities or 'havens', while the areas in between are inhospitable. A young earthbender discovers that she is the next Avatar, but in this world, being such is not seen as a good thing. Joined by her long lost twin, the pair are hunted by physical and spiritual forces, all while trying to save their world from collapse. While the creators have gone the post-apocalyptic route for the series, it's unclear how technologically advanced the world will be. There will certainly be ruins and remnants of the previous cities and things lost to time. The reception to the announcement has been quite mixed, actually. We posted a survey with a few responses so have a read of those for specifics. But in general, most of the positives include finally getting confirmation and an announcement which is cool, the post-apocalyptic setting being a means to explore forgotten cities and ruins, and the state of technology as things people are keen to see. A lot of the negative opinions surround Korra and her legacy. After everything she went through, I think people really wanted to see her live out a happier life with Asami and finally find some peace and joy. And while this may still be true to an extent, it seems whatever battle she fought completely reshaped the world. Some people are jumping the gun a bit in being frustrated that the creators are 'hating' on Korra a bit, but we actually don't know the full story yet so we can't make any assumptions. But I agree it is a bit sad that Korra doesn't get a great legacy like other Avatars. It does fit with the theme that every Avatar has some mistake that is passed onto their successor, but with Aang's it felt less widely known and he was such a beloved Avatar among everyone and it would've been nice for Korra to have that too. It isn't a deal-breaker for me, but I can understand why that would be frustrating for fans.
Other criticisms cite that the 'post-apocalyptic' theme has kind of been beaten to death in fantasy genres, and maybe a more modern world with bending would've been a better idea to go. It's hard to say. When the Legend of Korra introduced radios and satomobiles people complained that the technology was too advanced, yet today now that series has completed this is probably one of the least heard criticisms of the show (aside from Kuvira's Colossus and the spirit canon), so I guess initial opinions won't always hold once the show actually airs and progresses. For me, my priority is always going to be the storytelling and the themes. If a post-apocalyptic world is the best way to share these aspects, then I welcome it. It's certainly fresh and different, and has already generated plenty of questions about this new world we'll be getting. There are other rumours and leaks out there which won't be discussed here, though it's pretty easy to find them if you're interested. Regardless of what my current feelings are, it is still super exciting to be getting more animated Avatar content. Who would've guessed before Avatar studios that we would be getting a third animated series? My only hope is that mistakes are learned from. The Legend of Korra had some beautiful moments, but it was often marred by poor storytelling and questionable decisions around worldbuilding. While I love the show still, I hope this new series will take the good and the bad from both prequels and learn from it. And please, please, for the love of Raava no more love triangles. But what are your thoughts? Resonate with any in our survey? Or have your own opinions? Share in the comments below and happy reading!
Overall Impression Ashes of the Academy presents a mixed bag of storytelling, with a rough beginning and end but some genuinely good moments in the middle. The comic earns a 3/5 from me, buoyed significantly by Peter Wartman's excellent artwork—particularly that stunning establishing shot of the academy on page one—but ultimately held back by some questionable character choices and plot directions. Character Issues The portrayal of Ursa raises several questions. Her concern about sending Kiyi to the royal academy seems oddly disconnected; why would she even consider placing her daughter there without first confirming that Zuko had completely reformed the institution? Even more troubling is how she spends time reminiscing about "where things went wrong" with Azula rather than actively worrying about her daughter's current whereabouts and activities. She is Azula's mother, after all—this detachment feels deeply out of character. Kiyi's very existence as a character remains problematic. If she's meant to demonstrate what a powerful young female firebender could have become if raised with love and care, why not direct that narrative energy toward Azula's redemption instead? As it stands, Kiyi comes across as a Mary Sue character: flawless, possessing Korra's confidence, Ozai's raw power, and Hermione Granger's intellect. She embodies everything Ursa and Zuko might have wanted, which feels like a slap in the face to Azula and fans hoping for her redemption arc. I appreciate the nuanced portrayal of Azula as a petty bully during her academy days, balanced with an acknowledgment that the cutthroat environment contributed to her behavior. This aligns with my expectations of how Azula would have behaved at the Royal Academy for Girls. Mai's characterization is particularly confusing. During the original series, she never showed signs of disillusionment with Ozai's regime—her primary concern was always Zuko's well-being, which motivated her betrayal of Azula. In this comic, she suddenly appears as the spearhead changing minds in favor of Zuko's policies, but we never see how her own perspective evolved. She once told Zuko he was "betraying his nation," and as someone raised on Fire Nation propaganda, it's never explained how she unlearned that rhetoric to become a champion of change.
Worldbuilding Concerns The honor system surrounding Agni Kai duels doesn't quite add up. Even in tyrannical regimes, girls and women are typically raised to be family pillars, with their "honor" tied to avoiding scandal and maintaining decorum (much like Mai's upbringing). While firebending powers might alter this dynamic, the comic seems to miss the gender differences and what the nation values from each gender. In the show, we never saw women and girls on the front lines, so why would the Academy prioritize creating the "strongest possible" female firebenders rather than preparing girls to be the foundation of Fire Nation families? The noble houses' opposition to Zuko's curriculum lacks clear motivation. What aspects of the Sozin/Azulon/Ozai regime do they want to preserve now that the war is over? They mention "1000 years of tradition," but post-Sozin, Fire Nation culture became more cutthroat specifically to create strong soldiers for the war. Without an ongoing conflict, their resistance to change seems poorly justified. Azula's philosophy that "no one is to be trusted" is presented as a flawed Fire Nation ideology, yet the narrative never addresses why this mindset proved effective for over a century. Had Aang not returned, this approach would have been validated. This points to broader worldbuilding issues in the Avatar universe—the Water Tribe's inaction during the Hundred Year War and the implausible swift destruction of the supposedly elusive Air Nomads.
Plot Execution The assassination attempt in the finale feels contrived. Why would assassins choose the exact moment when both Ty Lee (the strongest non-bender) and Zuko (one of the most powerful firebenders) are present? And their method of attack—throwing rocks—seems laughably ineffective. While I understand the need for action in a children's comic, this sequence feels rushed and poorly conceived. Final Thoughts While Ashes of the Academy has its moments and is visually striking, the strange direction with characters like Kiyi and Mai, along with the somewhat incoherent worldbuilding, prevent it from reaching its potential. It's a decent addition to the Avatar universe, but one that raises more questions than it answers.
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Mystery of Penquan Island is the third installment of the Legend of Korra comics. Overall, I like the way that they’ve been using the recent comic format, with individual standalone 80-page comics focusing on 1-2 characters. I’ve yet to read the Bounty Hunter and the Tea Brewer, though soon I will the Ashes of the Academy, though I’ve been eager to read this comic, considering Mako and Bolin are two of my favorite characters from the Legend of Korra. It is a read that I highly recommend, and if you care about these two characters, this’ll hurt you right in the childhood. I want to point out that this review will contain spoilers, so if you haven’t read it, skip this part of the BSST article. The story begins at the Republic City Police Station, with Mako is with his co-workers joking around when he gets called to the front lobby when three children appear inside the police station. The kids are there with their family friend; they call her their “auntie”. She’s not introduced until Mako takes their names, some basic information, and a summary of the missing person’s case. Their names are Jian, Ming Ming, and Kibi, three orphans cared for by their caretaker/guardian, Hisa. Jian mentions that Hisa doesn’t like the police and then says their family friend Hai Jun has been missing from Ember Sea Suites. I’m not sure why Hisa was at the police station in the first place, but she is introduced as a plot device to move the story forward. She yells at Jian about not getting the police involved in their problems. She denies that anything is wrong, and they leave the station. The camera pans back to Mako explaining the interaction with another fellow officer, who tells him he’s off the hook since another case is closed before it even started. However, Mako takes the initiative to investigate Hai Jun’s room at the Ember Sea Suites. Upon arrival to the room, he finds Hisa reading a letter left behind by her friend Hai Jun. Catching her by surprise and scaring her, Mako chases Hisa out of the hotel. He attempts to snatch the letter out of her hand. She outran him, but he manages to barely tear the letter in half. Mako is startled by Bolin, who seems to be following him. And uses Pabu as an excuse, saying the fire ferret was worried about Mako. Bolin reads the bottom half of the letter; it happens to be a threat from someone, mentioning that Hisa must bring back the children to an island to prevent Hai Jun from facing severe consequences. These things play a later role in the story; I hope you’re writing these down to connect the dots. Mako, joined by Bolin, returned to the room to search for evidence that would lead them to Hisa and the children and perhaps any clues of where Hai Jun was taken. Mako tells Bolin that he could only help if he didn’t tamper with the crime scene. At the same time, Bolin, a hilariously annoying character, is doing just that by rummaging through a suitcase. He discovers a small rock with a swan carved into it. Bolin comments how the stone feels familiar and that he’s held one similar in his hand, but he can't put his finger on it. Bolin heads home while Mako wanders off to Sunside Towers to search for the boy, Jian. When he asks residents, they mention Hisa and the children packed their things and fled the city. The brothers discuss the leads Mako found and mention who sent Hisa that letter. It must’ve intimidated her because she grabbed the kids and left Republic City in such a rush. Mako makes a wild guess about the Fire Nation, though Bolin hints to his brother that the Fire Nation is out of his jurisdiction. This doesn't matter to Mako though; while he agrees, he says he can't give up on the kids. It is because they remind him of himself and Bolin, who’ve also lost their parents and lived as orphans. He explains to Bolin that the kids urgently needed assistance because they showed up at the police station and were immediately comfortable relaying information about their friend to Mako, despite Hisa’s warnings about speaking about the situation to the police.
The next morning, Mako visits a Fire Nation souvenir shop in the Dragon Flats district of Republic City, bringing the stone found by Bolin. If you look at the art panels, I didn’t notice this until I started writing this review, there are visual references to the festival masks in Book 1, Chapter 16 of ATLA. And a music box with a Fire Naval soldier playing “Leaves from the Vine”. The guy rambles to Mako about different products, but as someone who’s only grown up in Republic City, he's not knowledgeable about his imported products from the Fire Nation. He shows the merchant the stone, and the older gentleman examines it and then answers his mystery. He says it's a rare type of pumice stone with calming properties from Penquan Island, one of the many smaller islands within the Fire Nation archipelago. Penquan used to be a famous for the Hakizashi Geyser, a popular destination before the Hundred Year War. Back at the apartment, Bolin asks Mako if he’s sure their mother is from the island of Penquan. The calming stone he carries is similar to the one his mother, Naoki, gifted to him. Mako tells Bolin he’s leaving tonight, and Bolin invites himself because he wants to learn more about his mother's origins. I’m honestly not sure why they bothered to include a panel of Korra and Asami waving goodbye to the brothers, but they're mentioned so they could watch over Pabu. I understand it’s to include them, but the comic could’ve done well without them. Simply mentioning them off-screen would have sufficed, yet they chose to waste a panel. Once aboard their ship, they talk to what I believe is the ship captain; he says it's strange to have passengers aboard, considering it's a merchant ship. He talks to Mako about how nobody’s bothered to go to Penquan after the war. He’s unsure if it was because people don’t find a geyser all that interesting or because it was from another event. When Mako inquires if he’s seen a rock like the one in his hands, the captain shakes his head and mentions that only traders dock there to import rice from the mainland. Meanwhile, the islanders export volcanic rocks and fancy mud. That night, while Mako and Bolin are on the ship, they run into Hisa and the kids. Hisa angrily berates Mako for stalking her, though Mako insists that this ship was the only transportation to the island. She says she doesn’t need Mako’s help and tells him to back off and keep his distance from her and the kids. While on their way to the island, a storm hits, thunder’s booming, and everyone wakes up. The children are visibly terrified; the youngest, Kibi, cries because the crashing lightning strikes around the ship. Bolin takes out his calming stone and approaches Hisa and the little boy, telling him it's a magical stone that protects boats from the dangers outside. This stops him from crying and warms Hisa’s heart, convincing her to give the brothers a chance and hear them out. The ship finally arrives in Penquan Island, Hisa, and the kids part ways with the brothers. The brothers run into an older man, and he asks if they missed their ride out of town. Mako replies that they’re from Republic City and came to see the geyser and check out the culture. Bolin chimes in by mentioning that they’re also trying to find any surviving relatives from their maternal family since their mother is from the island. The old man gets confused because he notices Bolin has Earth Kingdom citizen characteristics, while Mako looks more Fire Nation. The man asks if they’re part of an interracial family, while Bolin asks if he knew anyone named Naoki. The old man says he doesn't, and that Naoki is a common name, but they should inquire at the sheriff’s station if they wanted more information. It's Sheriff Panzo’s job to know every resident in the city.
When the boys look at the village on Penquan Island, Mako comments that it's a very old world. He’s right; there are dirt roads, no cars, no electricity. They also notice posters of all the most recent Fire Lords from Taiso to Ozai, however, there is no painting of Zuko or Izumi. Sheriff Panzo is introduced, and he’s wearing military armor from the Era of the Hundred Year War. So it throws you off when you see it, but it also kind of warms your heart with nostalgia. The clues here are an old-timey village that never advanced in technology, paintings of Fire Lords except Zuko and Izumi, and the sheriff and his deputies are wearing armor from a previous era. Why is the town the way it is? It comes up later. So, keep this in mind. Mako talks to Panzo about his case and why he came to Penquan. He gave him the runaround, but Panzo tells him that his badge is useless on the island and that he should stay out of their way. Panzo says the islanders take pride in their culture and honor their commitment to justice. He brings up that when every boy is discovered to be a firebender, they immediately take the child and train them to be soldiers that will protect the island from any threats. He warns them that they need to head back home. Mako suspects Panzo is hiding something, so he wanders the town, asking about the missing man, Hai Jun. However, everyone refuses to answer his questions or talk to him. Suddenly, the geyser erupts. A fisherman mentions that the geyser is erupting now and not at the scheduled time, which is a sign of a bad omen. Panzo and his lackeys arrive just in time to tell the villagers that the foreigners have tainted the land with their presence. The soldiers try to nab Mako, but in the fog created by the geyser, Bolin finds him instead, and he’s got Jian, Ming Ming, and Kibi in his company. He asks Jian where Hisa is, and Jian reveals that the same lackeys came and arrested Hisa and imprisoned her somewhere.
Jian leads him to a well where Hisa was last seen. Their tracks lead the group to a cave from with steam bellowing out, and the brothers decide to investigate the cave. Mako and Bolin fight the guards off and then rescue Hisa first, where they learn that the geyser going off was in fact Hisa's doing by redirecting the steam to create a signal for them. Once freed, she leads them to another cell door where her friend Hai Jun is being held. Hai Jun thanks the brothers for rescuing him and Hisa, then explains why he's been imprisoned; it's his job to sneak the youngins and teens off the island, to escape the culture and typical daily life on the island. He says the island has been a prison because of Panzo’s views. Hai Jun confirms Panzo’s earlier explanation about boys being forced to fight and use their firebending to protect the town. Meanwhile, girls born as firebenders are never allowed to hone their skills. They ask him if he’s ever helped their mother, Naoki. It's here that the brothers learn more about their mother at last. Hai Jun says that Naoki was a smart, brave, and fierce young woman, but that he lost contact with her years ago. Then, she asks the brothers what happened to her. The brothers inform him that she and their father, San, were killed by a random firebending mugger when they were children. Outside the panel, a voice asks them if they are sure the mugger really was random. It's Panzo. And his reinforcements. After being caught off-guard, Panzo explains how in Penquan culture it is forbidden for women from using firebending. He said Naoki was a troublemaker and needed to be killed. When he learned that she lived in Republic City, he placed a bounty on her head, and an old friend of Panzo’s had joined up with the Agni Kai triad to do the job. When I read this part, I said, “F off!” It blew my mind to finally learn who slayed Mako and Bolin’s parents. A mystery that I thought we’d never get answered, although with comics like The Search it was plausible we’d eventually know the truth. Back to the story, when Mako learns the truth this enrages him and he unleashes a fury of the likes we’ve never seen in the show. Mako tells his younger brother to assist Hisa instead because he’s got this one. Mako goes 1-on-1 with Panzo; there are fire kicks, fire punches, and hand-to-hand combat. Fire daggers are present, and Mako generates lightning to strike Panzo. Mako saves the day after defeating Panzo. He arrests him and all his co-conspirators with the help of Hai Jun, before they're shipped off to Hari Bulkan to face judgment.
Hisa gathers all the villagers to let them know Panzo is no longer their leader. And now, they will no longer control the villagers' lives. They’re permitted to live freely as they please; if any teenagers or others choose to leave the island, they’re more than welcome. She’s met with resistance from non-believers like the first man the brothers ran into when they got off the ship. She mentions that the geyser erupting prematurely was her doing and then sparks an ember in her hand, revealing to her friends and family that she’s a firebender. They all agree that Hisa should be their new leader. The comic's last page involves Hai Jun recounting the history about their mother, Naoki. He mentions that Naoki was entangled in getting villagers off the island just as he is now. That was a problem for Panzo because he intended to control them all and be a warlord. She would help the escaping villagers find a place to live and a job once they landed in Republic City. Her fate was a price she paid because of her kindness. She didn’t have any family aside from her parents, they passed before she fled Penquan Island. She never spoke about where she was born and grew up, likely because of the trauma she experienced while living there.
Honestly, learning her fate and what led to it was a tearjerking ending. I ended up being teary-eyed; the ending messed with my emotions. I don’t relate to Mako and Bolin as I still have my mother, but I can’t imagine what that loss is like at an early age and having to live in the streets. I tried to think about what life would’ve been like if I had no one at age seven or eight to force me to fend for myself and a sibling. I went on YouTube and played “One More Moment” by Reinaery. I know the song has nothing to do with Naoki voluntarily leaving her children, but for some reason, it messed with me emotionally, and I had to listen to it. Overall I'd definitely recommend this comic.
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...Er, what I meant to say, is that we can enjoy going back and looking at times past, and today, at the risk of embarrassing myself further, I thought in the spirit of April 1st I'd share Minn and I's fanon character rap battle. This was published back in January 2016, where Minn and I rapped as our fanon characters to see who'd come out victorious. Back in those days the wiki had polls users could vote in, and I'm pretty sure Minn came second but only lost to the 'cabbages' option in the poll. Third or fourth place was myself, I may have lost to 'lobster' as well but can't quite remember. Needless to say neither Minn nor I have taken off in our rapping careers. We also thought our rap went well with this fan-made Agni Kai track here, so I'd recommend playing it when the actual rapping starts. Either way it was a lot of fun, and we hope you enjoy reading through the chaos. As you read on, keep track of who's writing by following their ID color! (Minnichi writes in green, and Bomochu blue.) Let the Battle...BEGIN!
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