Michael Dante DiMartino

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About Michael Dante DiMartino

Michael Dante DiMartino began his training at the Rhode Island School of Design where he graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Film and Animation Department. His directing credits include the primetime animated series King of the Hill, Family Guy, and Mission Hill. DiMartino wrote, animated, and directed the short animated film Atomic Love which screened at the 2003 Sundance and Los Angeles Film Festivals.

DiMartino is a co-creator of the award winning animated Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra. From 2002 to 2014 he served as executive producer and story editor on both series. He continues to consult on the ongoing Dark Horse graphic novels that continue the story of Avatar, and is writing the upcoming Legend of Korra graphic novel.

Rebel Genius is Michael’s first novel and is the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy series.

DiMartino currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

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Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi (The Kyoshi Novels Book 1) Jul 16, 2019

by F. C. Yee, Michael Dante DiMartino

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An instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller!

F. C. Yee’s The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom–born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world’s history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors, but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. The first of two novels based on Kyoshi, The Rise of Kyoshi maps her journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice who is still feared and admired centuries after she became the Avatar.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender--The Promise Omnibus Jun 30, 2020

by Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang, Gurihiru

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Aang and friends must join together once again as the four nations' tenuous peace is threatened by an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei!

As the world heads toward another devastating war, Aang's friendship with Zuko throws him into the middle of the conflict!

Available for the first time in omnibus format, this volume collects parts 1-3 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise. This is the official continuation of the hit Nickelodeon(TM) series!

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The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part One Aug 8, 2017

by Various, Irene Koh

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Relishing their newfound feelings for each other, Korra and Asami leave the Spirit World . . . but find nothing in Republic City but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict!

A pompous developer plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. What's more, the triads have realigned and are in a brutal all-out brawl at the city's borders--where hundreds of evacuees have relocated!

In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other--but first, they've got to get better at being a team and a couple!

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (T.M.N.T., Sensation Comics featuring Wonder Woman, Secret Origins: Batgirl, Afrina and the Glass Coffin) and with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra!

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The Legend of Korra Turf Wars Part Two Jan 30, 2018

by Michael Dante DiMartino, Irene Koh

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Recovering from the fight and furious for revenge, Triple Threats member Tokuga solidifies his ties with the duplicitous Wonyong. Meanwhile, when Republic City’s housing crisis reaches its peak, Zhu Li sets her sights on the biggest public figure in the city—President Raiko—in a bid for the presidency! With her friend’s success, the future of the spirit portal, and the wellbeing of Republic City’s citizens at stake, can Korra remain neutral and fulfill her duties as the Avatar?

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Afrina and the Glass Coffin), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra!

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Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 2 Jul 23, 2013

by Gene Luen Yang, Various, Dave Marshall

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In search of their long-lost mother, Fire Lord Zuko and his deadly and insane sister Azula have brought Avatar Aang and his friends into a mysterious forest, but what they discover within may be more than they can face. Will they too be lost in these woods forever?

* Perfect companion to Legend of Korra!

* The official continuation of Airbender from its creators.

"A fantastic glimpse into the post-series universe... " —Bleeding Cool

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The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part Three Sep 4, 2018

by Michael Dante DiMartino, Irene Koh, Killian Ng

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When Asami is kidnapped, Korra sets out to the Spirit Wilds to find her. Now teeming with dark spirits influenced by the half spirit-half human Tokuga, the landscape is more dangerous than ever before. The two women must trust in each other and work together if they are to make it out alive. Their fate is revealed in this stunning, action-packed conclusion to The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars!

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Afrina and the Glass Coffin), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series!

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The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part Two Nov 12, 2019

by Michael Dante DiMartino, Michelle Wong, Killian Ng

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What will it take to stop a war?

King Wu's dreams of peacefully transitioning the Earth Kingdom into a democracy are in danger when Commander Guan throws his political hat in the ring, hoping to subvert the new system from the inside out. But playing fair was never part of his plan; Guan and Dr. Sheng are using terrifying new technology to cement Guan's win! In a desperate attempt to save the Earth Kingdom from falling back into the dark days of conquest and empire, Korra and Kuvira convince an old friend to return and take the former commander on in the polls. But will it be enough?

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!

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Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 3 Nov 12, 2013

by Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Gene Luen Yang, Gurihiru, Dave Marshall

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Avatar Aang travels to the spirit world to parley with an ancient power; bringing Fire Lord Zuko ever closer to discovering the truth about his mother's fate—and his own past.

Yet Zuko's sister Azula is becoming increasingly dangerous; threatening to ruin everything that Zuko; Aang; Katara; and Sokka have struggled to achieve on their search!

* The official continuation of Airbender from its creators; Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!

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The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part Three Feb 25, 2020

by Michael Dante DiMartino, Michelle Wong, Killian Ng

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Kuvira's true nature is revealed, and the Earth Kingdom will feel the consequences!

Thanks to Commander Guan and Doctor Sheng's brainwashing technology, all hope for a fair election in the Earth Kingdom is lost. Korra works with Toph, Su, and Kuvira to plan a means to rescue not just the brainwashed Mako, Bolin, and Asami, but everyone else caught up in Guan's plan! With the Earth Empire potentially on the rise again, Kuvira pulls another trick from her sleeve . . . but whose side is she truly on?

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko and Tim Hedrick, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!

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Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 2 (Avatar - The Last Airbender) Jul 29, 2014

by Gene Luen Yang, Bryan Konietzko, Gurihiru

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Team Avatar find themselves up to their necks in trouble as mysterious forces threaten to destroy land once sacred to the Airbenders! While Aang journeys to the spirit world in search of clues, Toph faces off against her own past!

* The official continuation of Airbender from its creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!

* Avatar: The Last Airbender—The Search continues to top the sales charts!

* The perfect companion to The Legend of Korra!

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series - Book Four: Balance Sep 15, 2015

by Various

( 275 )

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Go behind the scenes and uncover the phenomenal never-before-seen artwork that went into creating this beloved series’ final season! Captions from series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko will give you an exclusive look at every aspect of the show; it’s like having your own backstage pass to The Legend of Korra Book Four: Balance!
*Never-before-seen artwork from season 4 of Korra!
“Strong characters, compelling storylines, heartfelt humor, gorgeous animation—this show had it all.”—IGN

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The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book Two: Spirits (Second Edition) Oct 5, 2021

by Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joaquim Dos Santos

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Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book Two - Spirits--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender!

This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season, along with new sketches from the original creative team! Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko and a brand-new foreword by Korra voice actor P.J. Byrne, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought a new generation of Avatar heroes to life!

Other Formats: Hardcover

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