{"id":3422,"date":"2012-03-06T14:22:34","date_gmt":"2012-03-06T19:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=3422"},"modified":"2012-03-06T14:22:34","modified_gmt":"2012-03-06T19:22:34","slug":"hard-copy-mass-effect-books-from-dark-horse-to-coincide-with-mass-effect-3-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=3422","title":{"rendered":"Hard Copy: Mass Effect Books from Dark Horse to Coincide with Mass Effect 3 Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mass Effect with its intricate stories and beautiful designs has served to make it one of the most popular video<a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/843-darkhorse_logo_1_large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-3429\" title=\"843-darkhorse_logo_1_large\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/843-darkhorse_logo_1_large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"263\" \/><\/a> game series in history. Fans can venture into the universe of Mass Effect with not just the comic books but with the Art of Mass Effect produced by Dark Horse Comics.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Drop by your local comic shop or book seller to pick up these great offerings from Dark Horse:<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: small;\">THE ART OF THE MASS EFFECT UNIVERSE (HARDCOVER)<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>The\u00a0<em>Mass Effect<\/em>\u00a0trilogy is a groundbreaking epic that has immersed gamers in one of science fiction&#8217;s richest universes. Now BioWare and Dark Horse are proud to invite fans deeper than ever into the\u00a0<em>Mass Effect<\/em>saga with\u00a0<em>The Art of the Mass Effect Universe<\/em>! Featuring concept art and commentary by BioWare on the games&#8217; characters, locations, vehicles, weapons, and more-including\u00a0<em>Mass Effect 3<\/em>&#8211;<em>The Art of the Mass Effect Universe<\/em>\u00a0is the most complete companion available to gaming&#8217;s most compelling series!* The definitive companion to the\u00a0<em>Mass Effect<\/em>\u00a0trilogy!<\/p>\n<p>* Includes art from\u00a0<em>Mass Effect 3<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>*\u00a0<em>Mass Effect 3<\/em>\u00a0video game on sale March 2012!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>____<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: small;\">MASS EFFECT VOLUME 1: REDEMPTION TPB<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>The eagerly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster science-fiction epic <a href=\"http:\/\/ign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">IGN.com<\/a> named the #1 Xbox 360 game of all time,<em>Mass Effect 2<\/em>\u00a0begins with the disappearance of Commander Shepard. The story of what happens next-exclusive to this graphic novel-will have the commander&#8217;s companion Dr. Liara T&#8217;Soni undertake a deadly mission of extraordinary importance in the Milky Way&#8217;s lawless Terminus Systems.*\u00a0<em>Mass Effect<\/em>\u00a0Volume 1 features essential developments in the\u00a0<em>Mass Effect<\/em>\u00a0gaming saga, plus a special behind-the-scenes section with sketches and more.<\/p>\n<p>* Collects the four-issue miniseries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>_____<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: small;\">MASS EFFECT VOLUME 2: EVOLUTION TPB<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>The Illusive Man sits at the center of many of the galaxy&#8217;s greatest mysteries and is a key figure of\u00a0<em>Mass Effect 2<\/em>\u00a0and beyond. Now, for the first time anywhere, the origin of the Illusive Man is revealed, in a story exclusive to this graphic novel!* Featuring\u00a0<em>Evolution #1-#4<\/em>\u00a0and short stories from\u00a0<em>MySpace Dark Horse Presents<\/em>and\u00a0<em>USA Today<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>* Story by\u00a0<em>Mass Effect 2<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>3<\/em>\u00a0lead writer Mac Walters!<\/p>\n<p>* For fans of\u00a0<em>Star Wars<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Serenity<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>* The ultimate sci-fi epic for today&#8217;s gamer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>____<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: small;\">MASS EFFECT VOLUME 3: INVASION TPB<\/span><\/h2>\n<div><em>Mass Effect 2<\/em>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<em>3<\/em>\u00a0lead writer Mac Walters returns with an essential story from BioWare&#8217;s massively anticipated video game\u00a0<em>Mass Effect 3<\/em>!The Omega space station is the center of lawlessness in the galaxy, a den of vice ruled by the deadly asari Aria. It is also a strategic foothold in a galaxy-wide power struggle, and when the station comes under attack from a new threat unleashed by the humanity-first organization Cerberus, Aria is forced to become more ruthless than ever to protect her home&#8211;and her dominion!<\/p>\n<p>* An essential lead-in to the most anticipated game of 2012!<\/p>\n<p>* Over 7 million games sold!<\/p>\n<p>* Includes a story from Mac Walters previously only available online!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The book stays true to everything we know and love about the\u00a0<em>Mass Effect<\/em>games.&#8221; &#8211;VGChartz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mass Effect with its intricate stories and beautiful designs has served to make it one of the most popular video game series in history. 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