Preview: Ancient Powers Stir In ‘Assassin’s Apprentice’ #1

Dark Horse Comics has revealed a preview of Assassin’s Apprentice #1, dropping Wednesday from writers Jody Houser and Robin Hobb, artist Ryan Kelly,  and colorist Jordie Bellaire.

Until recently, Fitz was only known as “boy.” The bastard/illegitimate son of a powerful noble, Fitz is taken in by his uncle, Prince Verity, who prepares the boy for a journey to the capital to meet his royal grandfather. But Fitz is not a normal child. An ancient power stirs inside him, something that will change the destiny of the Six Duchies forever!