This Wednesday, January 8th, Dark Horse Comics is set to release ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE III #2 (of 6)!
Take a look at the preview, then pick up your copy on New Comic Book Day at your LCS or online retailers!
Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…

ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE III #2 (of 6)
Written by Robin Hobb & Jody Houser
Script by Jody Houser
Art by Ryan Kelly
Colors by Jordie Bellaire
Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Covers & Cover Artists:
Anna Steinbauer (Cover A)
Genres: Action/Adventure, Fantasy
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
SRP: $3.99
Publication Date: January 08, 2025
The third and final chapter of Assassin’s Apprentice continues!
Troubled by his failure to learn The Skill and resentful of his exile by Galen, Fitz finds himself more alone than ever before. Chade returns and sets him to the task of waiting on a depleted Prince Verity. Fitz gains important insight into both Galen and The Skill and receives a new assignment from King Shrewd.

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