Avatar: Tsu'tey's Path

Brilliant work

Avatar Tsu’tey’s Path, released by Dark Horse Comics, collects the miniseries by that name, as well as the standalone issue “Brothers”. Both are tie-ins to the record-setting fan favorite film Avatar by James Cameron and Light Storm Entertainment. Lightstorm is ramping up publicity for the release of the first of four sequels to that film. In addition, this month is the tenth anniversary of the film’s release.Tsu’tey’s Path chronicles the character development of Omaticaya clan leader in training Tsu’tey immediately prior to and during the first Avatar film. It is definitely not your typical comic book story. Parts of it are emotional, and there is some action. However, the book reads more like an anthropological chronicle or oral history then your typical graphic novel. There is great care and attention paid to cultural traditions of the alien Na’vi who inhabit the moon Pandora in the far-off Alpha Centauri system. They live, they love, they laugh, they play, and they mourn. This book shows the titular secondary character’s point of view and does a great deal to help us understand him better. The Na’vi are a great and proud culture with their own traditions and language, and this book is filled with references to the universe surrounding this film’s mythology. It is, at some points, incredibly moving. What’s more, the graphics are absolutely out of this world, and definitely help but pray this beautiful, alien world.Brothers was released for free comic book day a year or so back and tells the story of how the main character of Avatar, Jake Sully, managed to tame the mighty Toruk, a pivotal plot point in the film. In doing so, Jake reminisces about life with his brother, and draws lessons from Greek mythology which help him tame this mighty beast.Tsu’tey’s Path is most definitely recommended for a wide-ranging audience. Fans of science fiction lore will love it due to how it expands the Avatar universe. Fans of art will love the graphic depiction of Pandora. The more academically inclined will be thrilled by the anthropological nature of the depiction of the Na’vi, with its great attention to cultural and linguistic detail.Avatar may no longer be the highest grossing film in history, but it still holds the record for most tickets sold, and, unlike some other films, did not have an expanded universe which built up to it. This book is a fitting tribute to the great universe that James Cameron and his team constructed and will raise one’s awareness of cultures and the world around them.

The bottom corner was bent when arrived but I'm happy I finally was able to order a copy! ^w^

It’s good. I love the movie and had to read this. This comic gives us a slightly different perspective on the characters from the movie Avatar. It’s focused more on Tsu’tey’s viewpoint and gives us more insight into the Na’vi’s culture and mindset. But the major events still play out as they did on screen.So, it was good but not great.

Beautiful graphic novel. My kids love the Avatar movies and were so excited to get to read a side story.

The media could not be loaded.  Nice book but thought it was a book too read not just all pictures bit disappointing

Great story. Avatar told from a different point of view. Love the art and the colours. Can't wait until the next one!

Nice book it gives you a different perspective of Tsu’tey’s character. I really like the artwork good for fans of the film thank you

Bellissimo fumetto, una storia che racconta il prima e il dopo del film Avatar del 2009. Scopriamo la storia di Tsu'tey, la sua relazione con Sylwanin la sorella di Neytiri, poi l'arrivo di Jake e l'inizio della guerra. Consiglio per tutti i fan di Avatar perchè i disegni sono molto belli grazie a dei fumettisti bravissimi della dark horse comics. Lo consiglio anche per comprendere al meglio i personaggi di Avatar di questo e dei prossimi film

Sono una grande fan di Avatar, e questo fumetto non poteva mancare nella mia collezione. Devo ammettere di essere rimasta un po' delusa... Il fumetto è sostanzialmente una trasposizione disegnata del primo film, con alcune scene in più, dal punto di vista di Tsu'tey. Non ci sono molti dialoghi e in alcuni punti sembra come se mancassero alcune pagine, per non parlare di alcune scene che non ci si spiega, che non sono presenti nel film e che sono davvero impossibili da immaginare....Lo consiglio solo per una questione di completezza della collana e per i fan, ma non è proprio un valido acquisto.