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'''''Warlands''''' is a [[comic book]] series from the now-defunct production house, [[Dreamwave Productions]], which was founded by [[Pat Lee]] and his brother Roger Lee in 1996. It consists of four main parts and several side stories. Later, some action figures were created based on the main ''Warlands'' characters.
'''''Warlands''''' is a [[comic book]] series from the now-defunct production house, [[Dreamwave Productions]], which was founded by [[Pat Lee]] and his brother Roger Lee in 1996. It consists of four main parts and several side stories. Later, some action figures were created based on the main ''Warlands'' characters.

==Chronology==
{{Expand list|date=August 2008}}

===Warlands: Armor Chrome===
*Publication Date: August 1999 (comic book)
*Publishers: [[Dreamwave Productions]]/[[Image Comics]]
*Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Plot and pencils - [[Pat Lee]], Writer - Adrian Tsang, Inker - [[Alvin Lee (comic book artist)|Alvin Lee]].
*The first issue was printed with a special chroma cover and back.

===Warlands: Darklyte===
[[Image:Warlands v1 cover.jpg|thumb|Warlands:Darklyte]]
*Publication Date: August 2001 (trade paperback)
*Publishers: [[Dreamwave Productions]]/[[Image Comics]]
*Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Plot and pencils - [[Pat Lee]], Writer - Adrian Tsang, Inker - [[Alvin Lee (comic book artist)|Alvin Lee]].
*Plot: The Vampire hordes of Datara, led by Lord Malagen, have defeated the dwarves, elves and humans living in the eastern part of Warlands and a party of heroes emerges to save the world. In order to do so they must find the ancient artifact, the mysterious Darklyte Armor.

'''Good Characters'''
*Elessa: A deposed elven princess from Adara, high city of the elves. She has short pink hair and is adept at using swords.
*Jerell: A blonde knight who was defeated at Shal Hazar Castle who travels with Elessa. He often wears a chainmail hood.
*Delezar: A rogue mage with blue hair who wears a green cloak and hood.
*Zeph: Delezar's young assistant who always wears a mysterious blindfold.
'''Bad Characters'''
*Malagen: Evil vampire lord who always wears black armor. He has an evil scar across his face. His allies call him "The Kahn".
*Aalok: Malagen's son.
*Simpao: Malagen's faithful follower.
*Vardemis : A vampire lord who can control the two headed dragon Shim'tar.
*Tessan: An attractive vampire lord under Malagen who has long red hair and red eyes. He always wears matching red clothes.

'''Features'''
*[[Pat Lee]] biography, 17-page cover gallery (from #1-6), limited-edition foil cover (Issue 1).

===Warlands: Atrelegis===
*Publication Date: May 2002 (trade paperback)
*Publishers: [[Dreamwave Productions]]
*Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Plot and pencils - [[Pat Lee]], Writer - Adrian Tsang, Inker - [[Alvin Lee (comic book artist)|Alvin Lee]].
*Plot: The Vampire hordes of Datara, led by Lord Malagen, have defeated the dwarves, elves and humans living in the eastern part of Warlands and a party of heroes emerges to save the world. In order to do so they must find the ancient artefact, the mysterious Darklyte Armor. An epic battle ensues with the powers of good and evil on the field. Who will wear the Darklyte Armor?

'''Good Characters'''
*Elessa: A deposed elven princess from Adara, high city of the elves. She has short pink hair and is adept at using swords.
*Atrelegis: A young vampire prince believed dead for nearly 300 years, he makes his way back to reclaim the world of Warlands.
*Zeph: Delezar's young assistant who always wears a mysterious blindfold.

'''Bad Characters'''
*Malagen: Evil vampire lord who always wears black armor. He has an evil scar across his face. His allies call him "The Kahn".
*Vardemis: A vampire lord accompanying Aalok. He controls the Dragon Shim'tar.
*Tessan: An attractive vampire lord under Malagen who has long red hair and red eyes. He always wears matching red clothes.

'''Features'''
*[[Pat Lee]] biography, 14-page cover gallery (from #7-12), limited-edition foil cover (Issue 1).

===Warlands: The Age Of Ice===
*Publication Date: May 2003 (trade paperback)
*Publishers: [[Dreamwave Productions]]
*Creators: Plot and pencils - [[Pat Lee]], Writers - Pat Lee and Adrian Tsang.
*Plot: Atrelegis has defeated the Vampire hordes of Datara, led by Lord Malagen. A never-ending winter has enveloped Warlands and it is up to the archmage Zeph and a new team of heroes as they search for an end to the cold spell. This book also presents a previous incident through the eyes of Zeph.

'''Good Characters'''
*Elene: A blonde elven archer who is looking for Zeph. She has a ponytail and seeks an end to the cold weather. Daughter of Marisana and Jerell from the first Warlands story.
*Zeph: Young assistant to Delezar, who was killed. He always wears a mysterious blindfold. He is now an archmage.
*Tahjarra: A dark-haired female berserker who is friends with Elene.
*Jaros: A member of the Ryotian race, he is a strong man with white wings and bird feet.

'''Bad Characters'''
*Aeteva: Evil Ryotian queen who has grey wings and bird feet. She keeps numerous female, human slaves.
*Aragon: A black-haired young man with a bandanna who has dark powers.
*Astaroth: A giant red-skinned demon who is summoned by Aragon to defeat Zeph. He goes on the rampage with hordes of evil creatures and threatens to destroy the outpost, causing all the characters in the story to unite.

'''Features'''
*[[Pat Lee]] biography, 16-page cover gallery (from #1-9), limited-edition foil cover (Issue 1).
*Fact: It was hoped that [[Satoshi Urushihara]] would create the initial cover for this series, but this did not happen.

===Warlands: Dark Tide Rising===
*Publication Date: First issue May 2002
*Publishers: [[Dreamwave Productions]]
*Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Writer - Bryan Augustyn, Penciller - Matteo Guerrero.
*Plot: A gang of heroes arises once again to combat the troubled soul of Warlands, which has become unbalanced. Its dark soul threatens to wipe out all the light and peace in the world.
'''Good Characters'''
*Laina: A blonde elven mage with a ruby in her headband.
*Iona: A human berserker girl with light purple hair. She wields a greatsword and comes from the snowy mountains.
*Baggot: The lovestruck Dwarven companion of Laina.
*Zadok: A priest of the "Unknown Light" with a beard and long blonde hair. He has a pet wolf called Freya.
*Pelonis: A brash young man who seeks to be a holy warrior.
*Shaizan: The golden-hearted ruler of Xian Li city. He is able to turn into a red Oriental dragon.
*Luzien: A legendary character of infinite light and goodness similar to [[Jesus]]. His spirit inhabits Luzien's Ladder.

'''Bad Characters'''
*Balen Sargos: An ambitious warlord who seeks opportunity. He also wants to be good at the same time.
*Kyra: The dark-haired lady who drives Balen.
*Shadow Soul: The dark heart of Warlands.

'''Features'''
*Pull-out cover (issue 1).

===Warlands: Banished Knights===
*Publication Date: First issue December 2001
*Publishers: [[Image Comics]]
*Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Writer - Adrian Tsang, Pencillers - [[Alvin Lee (comic book artist)|Alvin Lee]] (Issues #1-2) & [[Mateo Guerrero]] (Issues #3-4).
*Plot: Tells the story of a group of heroes in Warlands when vampires from Malagen's regime find themselves being persecuted by the other races. It also reveals what happens to Tessan.
'''Good Characters'''
*Greyson: A muscle-bound young vampire with blonde hair who was left over from the war. He wears a thick headband.
*Rosala: A stunning young vampire woman with pale hair and skin who uses a scythe.
*Raithe: A raven-haired oriental vampire who uses two swords. He has black armour and red eyes.

'''Bad Characters'''
*Tessan: An attractive vampire lord under Malagen who has long red hair and red eyes. He always wears matching red clothes.
*Belmiro: Rosala's friend. He is a green-haired vampire.

[[Category:Fantasy comics]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Productions titles]]
[[Category:Image Comics titles]]

Revision as of 16:18, 30 March 2013

Warlands is a comic book series from the now-defunct production house, Dreamwave Productions, which was founded by Pat Lee and his brother Roger Lee in 1996. It consists of four main parts and several side stories. Later, some action figures were created based on the main Warlands characters.

Chronology

Warlands: Armor Chrome

  • Publication Date: August 1999 (comic book)
  • Publishers: Dreamwave Productions/Image Comics
  • Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Plot and pencils - Pat Lee, Writer - Adrian Tsang, Inker - Alvin Lee.
  • The first issue was printed with a special chroma cover and back.

Warlands: Darklyte

File:Warlands v1 cover.jpg
Warlands:Darklyte
  • Publication Date: August 2001 (trade paperback)
  • Publishers: Dreamwave Productions/Image Comics
  • Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Plot and pencils - Pat Lee, Writer - Adrian Tsang, Inker - Alvin Lee.
  • Plot: The Vampire hordes of Datara, led by Lord Malagen, have defeated the dwarves, elves and humans living in the eastern part of Warlands and a party of heroes emerges to save the world. In order to do so they must find the ancient artifact, the mysterious Darklyte Armor.

Good Characters

  • Elessa: A deposed elven princess from Adara, high city of the elves. She has short pink hair and is adept at using swords.
  • Jerell: A blonde knight who was defeated at Shal Hazar Castle who travels with Elessa. He often wears a chainmail hood.
  • Delezar: A rogue mage with blue hair who wears a green cloak and hood.
  • Zeph: Delezar's young assistant who always wears a mysterious blindfold.

Bad Characters

  • Malagen: Evil vampire lord who always wears black armor. He has an evil scar across his face. His allies call him "The Kahn".
  • Aalok: Malagen's son.
  • Simpao: Malagen's faithful follower.
  • Vardemis : A vampire lord who can control the two headed dragon Shim'tar.
  • Tessan: An attractive vampire lord under Malagen who has long red hair and red eyes. He always wears matching red clothes.

Features

  • Pat Lee biography, 17-page cover gallery (from #1-6), limited-edition foil cover (Issue 1).

Warlands: Atrelegis

  • Publication Date: May 2002 (trade paperback)
  • Publishers: Dreamwave Productions
  • Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Plot and pencils - Pat Lee, Writer - Adrian Tsang, Inker - Alvin Lee.
  • Plot: The Vampire hordes of Datara, led by Lord Malagen, have defeated the dwarves, elves and humans living in the eastern part of Warlands and a party of heroes emerges to save the world. In order to do so they must find the ancient artefact, the mysterious Darklyte Armor. An epic battle ensues with the powers of good and evil on the field. Who will wear the Darklyte Armor?

Good Characters

  • Elessa: A deposed elven princess from Adara, high city of the elves. She has short pink hair and is adept at using swords.
  • Atrelegis: A young vampire prince believed dead for nearly 300 years, he makes his way back to reclaim the world of Warlands.
  • Zeph: Delezar's young assistant who always wears a mysterious blindfold.

Bad Characters

  • Malagen: Evil vampire lord who always wears black armor. He has an evil scar across his face. His allies call him "The Kahn".
  • Vardemis: A vampire lord accompanying Aalok. He controls the Dragon Shim'tar.
  • Tessan: An attractive vampire lord under Malagen who has long red hair and red eyes. He always wears matching red clothes.

Features

  • Pat Lee biography, 14-page cover gallery (from #7-12), limited-edition foil cover (Issue 1).

Warlands: The Age Of Ice

  • Publication Date: May 2003 (trade paperback)
  • Publishers: Dreamwave Productions
  • Creators: Plot and pencils - Pat Lee, Writers - Pat Lee and Adrian Tsang.
  • Plot: Atrelegis has defeated the Vampire hordes of Datara, led by Lord Malagen. A never-ending winter has enveloped Warlands and it is up to the archmage Zeph and a new team of heroes as they search for an end to the cold spell. This book also presents a previous incident through the eyes of Zeph.

Good Characters

  • Elene: A blonde elven archer who is looking for Zeph. She has a ponytail and seeks an end to the cold weather. Daughter of Marisana and Jerell from the first Warlands story.
  • Zeph: Young assistant to Delezar, who was killed. He always wears a mysterious blindfold. He is now an archmage.
  • Tahjarra: A dark-haired female berserker who is friends with Elene.
  • Jaros: A member of the Ryotian race, he is a strong man with white wings and bird feet.

Bad Characters

  • Aeteva: Evil Ryotian queen who has grey wings and bird feet. She keeps numerous female, human slaves.
  • Aragon: A black-haired young man with a bandanna who has dark powers.
  • Astaroth: A giant red-skinned demon who is summoned by Aragon to defeat Zeph. He goes on the rampage with hordes of evil creatures and threatens to destroy the outpost, causing all the characters in the story to unite.

Features

  • Pat Lee biography, 16-page cover gallery (from #1-9), limited-edition foil cover (Issue 1).
  • Fact: It was hoped that Satoshi Urushihara would create the initial cover for this series, but this did not happen.

Warlands: Dark Tide Rising

  • Publication Date: First issue May 2002
  • Publishers: Dreamwave Productions
  • Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Writer - Bryan Augustyn, Penciller - Matteo Guerrero.
  • Plot: A gang of heroes arises once again to combat the troubled soul of Warlands, which has become unbalanced. Its dark soul threatens to wipe out all the light and peace in the world.

Good Characters

  • Laina: A blonde elven mage with a ruby in her headband.
  • Iona: A human berserker girl with light purple hair. She wields a greatsword and comes from the snowy mountains.
  • Baggot: The lovestruck Dwarven companion of Laina.
  • Zadok: A priest of the "Unknown Light" with a beard and long blonde hair. He has a pet wolf called Freya.
  • Pelonis: A brash young man who seeks to be a holy warrior.
  • Shaizan: The golden-hearted ruler of Xian Li city. He is able to turn into a red Oriental dragon.
  • Luzien: A legendary character of infinite light and goodness similar to Jesus. His spirit inhabits Luzien's Ladder.

Bad Characters

  • Balen Sargos: An ambitious warlord who seeks opportunity. He also wants to be good at the same time.
  • Kyra: The dark-haired lady who drives Balen.
  • Shadow Soul: The dark heart of Warlands.

Features

  • Pull-out cover (issue 1).

Warlands: Banished Knights

  • Publication Date: First issue December 2001
  • Publishers: Image Comics
  • Creators: Editor - Roger Lee, Writer - Adrian Tsang, Pencillers - Alvin Lee (Issues #1-2) & Mateo Guerrero (Issues #3-4).
  • Plot: Tells the story of a group of heroes in Warlands when vampires from Malagen's regime find themselves being persecuted by the other races. It also reveals what happens to Tessan.

Good Characters

  • Greyson: A muscle-bound young vampire with blonde hair who was left over from the war. He wears a thick headband.
  • Rosala: A stunning young vampire woman with pale hair and skin who uses a scythe.
  • Raithe: A raven-haired oriental vampire who uses two swords. He has black armour and red eyes.

Bad Characters

  • Tessan: An attractive vampire lord under Malagen who has long red hair and red eyes. He always wears matching red clothes.
  • Belmiro: Rosala's friend. He is a green-haired vampire.
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