Riot Games And Marvel Comics Team Up For League of Legends Graphic Novels

A surprise announcement today from Riot Games as the company reveals a new partnership with Marvel Comics to expand upon the storytelling around League of Legends. Announced earlier today, the deal will see Marvel Comics creating graphic novels that help tell the tales of the League of Legends characters and their backstories, beginning with an origin story for Ashe.

League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother will follow the journey and story of one of the original characters in the game, the Iceborn Warrior Ashe, and her struggles with being a leader to her people.

“Many fans of the Marvel Universe and comics share their interests and passion for storytelling with the gaming community,” said C.B. Cebulski, Editor-in-Chief of Marvel. “'League of Legends' is one of the most well-known games in the industry, and their unique world and extensive roster of rich characters and are a perfect fit for comic books. We’re excited to partner with Riot and help build the League of Legends Universe for fans and players around the world.”

“We love comics as a way to tell stories because it gives 'League of Legends' fans an opportunity to see the world of Runeterra and not just read about it,” said Greg Street, Head of Creative Development at Riot Games. “We see similarities between the League of Legends Universe and the Marvel Universe, as both of them feature an array of characters with compelling and diverse backgrounds. Marvel's success at developing a world through comics and creating great stories is industry-defining, and we're thrilled to be working with them to bring our own stories to life."