The series will begin in July with “Aang’s Unfreezing Day.” Written by Kelly Leigh Miller with art by Diana Sim, the book will see Sokka, Katara, Zuko and Toph plan a surprise birthday party for Aang, after realizing he forgot about it while frozen in the iceberg.
Tim Hedrick, a writer on the original series, who served as a consultant on several Dark Horse Avatar and Legend of Korra comics, will continue in this role on “Chibi.” Miller is a children’s author and illustrator whose books include I Am a Wolf, while Sim is a Seneca College graduate, who has gained an online following for her Avatar/Korra fan art.
The announcement comes in the wake of this week’s news that Nickelodeon have created Avatar Studios, a division headed by series creators Michael DeMartino and Bryan Konietzko, that will produce new films and TV shows set in the world of Avatar. A theatrical animated film is due to begin production later this year, while other projects are planned for the streaming service Paramount+, and even more platforms.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender — Aang’s Unfreezing Day” will be released on July 27, 2021.
