Legion is by far one of, if not, best books in the horus heresy saga that i have read. Lanning, andy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In comics, he is known for his work on the legion of superheroes, aquaman, the titans, nova, wilds end, and the new deadwardians. Can they be trusted, and what side will they choose when the great war begins. Aside from highlighting dan abnett s skills as a storyteller once again, this book shakes the history of the 40k universe down to the core in an unforeseen way.
Warhammer 40k 40,000 by dan abnett hardcover w dust cover. Dan abnett science fiction books for sale in stock ebay. He even tutored aaron dempskybowden as he was starting, so that is one reason he is so excellent as well today i believe. Aug 21, 2012 dan abnett and andy lanning are most commonly referred to in comic book circles by the name dna. The popular writing team of dan abnett and andy lanning were paired with hot up and coming european artist olivier coipel to take over the two ongoing monthly legion of superheroes series. Penitent book by dan abnett official publisher page. Their task was to reinvigorate the franchise for the new millennium. From the great dan abnett, this is a different side of the horus heresy, featuring the secretive and duplicitous alpha legion. Dan abnett aquaman, guardians of the galaxy and andy lannings the authority, guardians of the galaxy legendary run chronicling the legion of superheroes adventures are collected here. Publishers summary a great war is coming, and it will engulf the imperium of man. Book seven in the new york times bestselling series a great war is coming, and it will engulf the imperium of man.
Getting the books legion dan abnett now is not type of challenging means. Good mass market paperback 2008 half price books inc. He has written over fifty novels, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series, the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies, volumes of the millionselling horus heresy series, the silent stars go by doctor who, rocket raccoon and groot. At dc he is probably best known for his 2000 relaunch of legion of superheroes as the limited series legion lost and then the ongoing series the legion. Make offer legion horus heresy book 7 dan abnett warhammer 40k new 2014. Dan abnet has been writing warhammer lore for years and this has egregious mistakes. A great war is coming, and it will engulf the imperium of man.
Dan abnett aquaman, guardians of the galaxy and andy lannings the authority, guardians of the galaxy legendary run chronicling the legion of superheroes adventures are collected here in the legion by dan abnett and andy lanning vol. Dan abnett books list of books by author dan abnett. Dan abnett does a great job writing a scifimystery hybrid installment in this series. Dan abnett career life has been marked by his work in the marvel comics and uk. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer andy lanning, and is known for his work on books for both marvel comics, and their uk imprint, marvel uk, since the 1990s, and also 2000 ad.
He is the author of many acclaimed warhammer 40,000 tiein novels, including such series as gaunts ghosts and its spinoff double eagle, eisenhorn, and ravenor, as well as horus rising, legion and prospero burns in the horus heresy series and the standalone brothers of the snake. Then, dc decided readers didnt like a gruff and gritty older legion rebooting it during zero hour back to its optimistic roots. For the horus heresy, he is the author of horus rising, legion, the unremembered empire, know no fear and prospero burns, the last two of which were both new york times bestsellers. Legion is without a doubt, the best book in the warhammer 40k universe. Thanks, dan and the 3rd with telemachon lyras did not take part in the siege.
Mighty heroes battle for the right to rule the galaxy. Loyalties are put to the test, and the cunning schemes of an alien intelligence revealed, as the fate of mankind hangs in the balance. Dan abnett is a multiple new york times bestselling author and an awardwinning comic book writer. Book seven in the new york times bestselling series. Its crazy to think it was 18 books ago that i read descent of angels, shame on me for leaving it for so long.
Dan abnett and andy lannings legendary run on the 31st century heroes is now recollected in a new graphic novel series, the legion by dan abnett. Legion by dan abnett the seventh book in the horus heresy warhammer 40k scifi series 2008. Secrets and lies by dan abnett 2014, trade paperback at the best online prices at. Abnett and lanning come on board and turn the book back to grim and gritty. Published in march, 2008, legion features a purple spine. Legion 7 the horus heresy 9781849708067 by abnett, dan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The name fits well for the uk writing pair behind a host of comic series and events as over the past decadeplus, theyve proven some of the most adept scripters of science fiction in the mainstream comics. The horus heresy ser legion by dan abnett 2014, mass market. Dan, on top of being an amazing author, is an awesome guy, who helped me with a term paper i wrote on him about 5 years ago in highschool.
Legion is the seventh volume in the horus heresy series of novels. I just wish the errors were not there, otherwise, i liked the book. As a huge fan of the alpha legion whose activities this book includes i was overjoyed with the twists, turns and exploits involved in this novel and couldnt stop smiling once id. See all books authored by dan abnett, including horus rising, and legion, and more on. Dan abnett legion audiobook warhammer 40k audiobooks. A very solid entry in the ongoing horus heresy series, legion is abnett at his best. With dazzling thorough landscapes and intense battle summaries, tons of intrigue, eruptive activity scenes and also a genuinely unpredictable story, dan abnett actually establishes the stage for the entire epic horus series. In the tense minutes before the legion s final clash with robot.
About the legion by dan abnett and andy lanning vol. Legion horus heresy book 7 dan abnett warhammer 40k new 2014. They state for example, no structure from a drop of water to a human being can ever be separated from the field. Legion by dan abnett, 9781849708067, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alpha legion german edition by dan abnett audiobook. The story is told from the viewpoints of mere mortals. Dan abnett legion audiobook by 40k in warhammer dan abnett legion audiobook the horus heresy, book 7. While some of our heroes struggle to repair their damaged spaceship, the rest attempt to forge an alliance with the peaceful kwai. This book is the second foray by veteran black library author dan abnett in the horus heresy series, and the seventh book in that series overall. It was weird to me at the time just because they tried this same tactic with the legion about 10 years before this with earthwar and the 5 years later time jump.
Legion by dan abnett book seven in the new york times bestselling seriesa great war is coming, and it will engulf the imperium of man. In addition to writing for black library, dan scripts audio dramas, movies, games, comics and bestselling novels for major publishers in britain and america. The space marines of the alpha legion, the last and most secretive of all the legiones astartes brotherhoods. This is set against an eerie backdrop in which the robotican leaders origins. Joined by superstar artist olivier coipel mighty thor, the creative team introduces. The space marines of the alpha legion, the last and most secretive of all the astartes brotherhoods, arrive on a heathen world to support the imperial army in a pacification campaign against strange and uncanny forces. Published in march, 2008, legion features a purple spineband, the first novel in the series to do so. It supplies on all fronts, and the professional writer does not let down. In the tense minutes before the legion s final clash with robotica for the fate of the galaxy, we glimpse the thoughts, fears and aspirations of many of the individuals surrounding the legionnaires and the united planets. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the legion by dan abnett and andy lanning vol. Read legion online read free novel read light novel. Having not known much of the preexisting fluff about the alpha legion, this book was great for background, and the payoff is a total game changer. He has also contributed to dc comics titles, and his warhammer fantasy and warhammer 40,000 novels and graphic novels for.
Hes widely considered the best author of the franchise. Legion by dan abnett 9781849708067 brand new free us. Dan abnett is a truly talented writer who captures the grim and depressing lives of the lowest of human soldiers to the fear inducing and awe inducing persona of a space marine in the 40k universe with absolute perfection. The legion of superheroes finds itself stranded in a distant galaxy, on the home planet of the vicious alien race known as the progeny. In particular the geno armies are a fascinating insight into the wars of unification, and expand hugely on the early days of the crusade. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Dan abnett born 12 october 1965 is an english comic book writer and novelist.
Mar 03, 2008 secrets and lies books tagline legion is the seventh volume in the horus heresy series of novels. Joined by superstar artist olivier coipel mighty thor, the creative team introduces an uncertain and exciting future for its greatest heroes with. Legion book by dan abnett official publisher page simon. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Legion lost by dan abnett meet your next favorite book. The legion the 31st centurys greatest heroesintroduces the teams new. Dan abnett he has also written the ravenor and eisenhorn books, the most recent of which is the magos. The horus heresy black library recommended reading order book. His other efforts include works concerning the imperial guard the gaunts ghost series and the inquisition both the eisenhorn and ravenor novels. His horus heresy novel prospero burns topped the sf charts in the uk and the us. Secrets and lies by dan abnett 2014, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Pick this up if you like covert ops, espionage, psykers and a look at the space marine legions through the eyes of the regular imperial army of the 31st millennium. The space marines of the alpha legion, the last and most secretive of all the. Dan abnett born 12 october 1965 is a british writer. Dan abnett is a seventimes new york times bestselling author and an awardwinning comic book writer. Dan abnett released his first original fiction novel sometime back by the books of angry robot. He has written over forty novels, including the acclaimed gaunts ghosts series and the eisenhorn and ravenor trilogies. His 2008 run on the guardians of the galaxy for marvel formed the inspiration for the blockbuster movie. Jun 21, 2011 the popular writing team of dan abnett and andy lanning were paired with hot up and coming european artist olivier coipel to take over the two ongoing monthly legion of superheroes series. The space marines of the alpha legion, the last and most secretive of all the legiones astartes brotherhoods, arrive on a heathen world to support the imperial army in a pacification campaign against strange and uncanny forces. Legion is a novel by dan abnett and the seventh book in the horus heresy series. Book is perfectly usable, but has heavy wear or cosmetic issues which may include a cocked spine, creased spine, heavy wear, yellowed pages, price stickers, etc.
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