Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legend | 2015 | Marie Lu | Buy |
| 2 | Legend: The Graphic Novel | 2015 | Marie Lu | N/A |
| 3 | Prodigy | 2016 | Marie Lu | Buy |
| 4 | Prodigy: The Graphic Novel | 2016 | Marie Lu | N/A |
| 5 | Champion | 2017 | Marie Lu | Buy |
| 6 | Champion: The Graphic Novel | 2017 | Marie Lu | N/A |
The Legend graphic novels adapt Marie Lu’s original trilogy into a visual format. Published between 2015 and 2017, the six volumes cover Legend, Prodigy, and Champion, giving readers an alternative way to experience the story.
Each novel in the original trilogy was adapted into two graphic novel volumes. The artwork brings the dystopian Republic of America to life, giving faces and physical detail to characters that readers had previously only imagined. The visual medium works well for the story’s action sequences and the contrast between the wealthy sectors and the slums.
The graphic novels follow the plots of the source material closely, so readers already familiar with the prose versions will not find new story content. They are, however, a good entry point for younger readers or those who prefer comics. Marie Lu was involved in the adaptation process, which keeps the graphic novels consistent with the tone and themes of the original books.