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NCsoft and DC Comics Unite! The result? An Aion Comic Book

by: Chad -
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There is certainly a lot going on to promote Aion, NCsoft's upcoming MMO.  Our very own Shawn Sines previewed the game last week.  The announcement came today that NCsoft and DC Comics have united to bring a comic book to print entitled "Aiva's Story." 

The story is of the titular Aiva, a young warrior who vows vengeance against the Elyos who killed her family during a raid.  Aiva trains ceaselessly in an effort to find her nemesis and exact revenge. 

If you are interested, you'll only be able to get the comic at PAX or free with your purchase of the game at GameStop.  More information on Aion can be found at their website

NCsoft and DC Comics Unveil “Aiva’s Story,” a Limited Edition Comic Based on Lore of Aion

Comic to be made available exclusively at the Penny Arcade Expo, as well as GameStop stores in the U.S. and Electronic Boutiques in Canada

The world of Aion, the most anticipated massively multiplayer online (MMO) release of the year, is one full of rich history, thrilling stories and unforgettable characters. And soon people will be able to experience the lore of Aion in an entirely new light.

NCsoft and DC Comics today announced “Aiva’s Story,” a limited edition comic book based on the immersive world of Aion from renowned artist Neil Googe and writers David Noonan and Ricardo Sanchez. This one-of-a-kind collectible will be made available free with purchase of Aion exclusively at GameStop stores in the United States, as well as Electronic Boutiques in Canada. Additionally, in celebration of this week’s Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, a limited number of copies will be made available free for show attendees in NCsoft’s Aion booth.

The comic tells the story of Aiva, a young Asmodian warrior who vows vengeance against the Elyos who killed her family during a raid. Aiva trains ceaselessly, hoping to become a Daeva and someday find her nemesis on the battlefields of the Abyss (where only Daevas can go). Her story unfolds in the limited run comic by NCsoft and DC’s Wildstorm Studios.

Unlike any MMO before it, Aion is a uniquely crafted online experience where flight offers much more than just a way to explore the landscape – it is a strategic and integral part of combat, quests, and exploration. Players will dive into battle and plunge through thousands of unique, story-driven quests, all while trying to save a world literally shattered in half from centuries of brutal conflict. Using one of the most flexible and in-depth character customization systems ever featured in an MMO, players will be able to create genuinely distinct characters and explore a visually stunning world of ethereal beauty brimming with otherworldly inhabitants, mysterious enemies, and ancient secrets. Aion launches in North America on September 22, 2009.

For more information about Aion go to http://www.aiononline.com

About NCsoft
NCsoft, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Lineage®, Guild Wars®, and City of Heroes® franchises. NCsoft West is a division of NCsoft that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at http://us.ncsoft.com.