Avatar: The Last Airbender Returns to Reclaim Its Legacy After Netflix’s Live-Action Letdown

Published Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when Netflix attacked, leaving Dark Horse Comics to bring Avatar: The Last Airbender back to its roots. "Witness the never-ending quest for balance as Aang and Team Avatar work to rebuild the Four Nations in stunning stories that enrich the world explored in the new Paramount+ movie—ideal for longtime fans of the Avatar Legends universe and newcomers alike," Dark Horse Comics' solicit for Avatar Legends: Masters of the Elements Volume 1 reads. "For the first time ever, your favorite Avatars from across the ages are gathered together in one graphic novel anthology!" Dark Horse Comics and Penguin Random House shared on the off...