Wizards of the Coast has revealed a new Chandra Nalaar comic alongside an expanded lineup of Magic: The Gathering books planned for 2027, including a Planeswalker encyclopedia, a creature bestiary, and a Strixhaven university guide.
The announcements came during the MagicCon: Atlanta preview panel on November 13, where Magic’s Head of Story Roy Graham outlined the company’s plans to expand its storytelling beyond cards. Wizards also showed the first interior pages from an upcoming Teferi comic published by Dark Horse.
Several of the books already have publisher listings, revealing additional information not discussed during the presentation, including page counts, pricing, and character details.
Chandra Joins Dark Horse’s Untold Stories Comic Series
The next installment of Dark Horse’s Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories series will focus on Chandra Nalaar, continuing a collection of comics exploring previously unseen adventures from Magic’s established lore.
The announcement included a first look at Chandra’s comic artwork. A separate post from Dark Horse on Instagram confirmed a Spring 2027 release date.
The Untold Stories series began with Elspeth Tirel, whose story explored her experiences in the Underworld of Theros. Jace Beleren followed, with a story involving Tezzeret and a dangerous artifact, while the current Liliana Vess installment follows her attempts to escape the demonic contracts binding her soul.
Those earlier installments are also receiving collected editions. The Jace graphic novel is scheduled for January 12, 2027, while the Liliana collection follows on July 27. Both are 112-page paperbacks listed at $19.99.
Teferi’s New Comic Shows His Early Days Under Urza
Wizards also revealed the first interior pages from Magic: The Gathering: The Mage of Zhalfir, a previously announced Dark Horse comic exploring Teferi’s early years.
The story takes readers back to Dominaria, where a young Teferi studies under Urza at Tolarian Academy. His experiments with time and reality begin revealing the consequences of manipulating forces he does not yet fully understand.
Dark Horse’s distributor listing confirms several additional details:
- Release date: January 20, 2027
- Price: $4.99 for issue #1
- Writer: Ray Fawkes
- Artist: Rahpa Lobosco
- Colorist: Jão Canola Jr.
The series will also involve Phyrexia, making it particularly relevant to readers interested in Dominaria’s older storylines and Teferi’s history.
The timing is notable because Teferi will return to the tabletop game later in 2027 with Zhalfir, scheduled for October 1. The comic provides an opportunity to revisit his origins ahead of that expansion.
Two New MTG Lore Encyclopedias Explore Planeswalkers and Creatures
Two reference books from publisher DK were also showcased, aimed at players who want detailed information about Magic’s characters and creatures without following a traditional novel.
The first is Magic the Gathering Planeswalker Encyclopedia, written by longtime Magic lore specialist Jay Annelli.
The publisher’s listing reveals that the 200-page hardcover will cover Planeswalkers throughout Magic’s history, including pre-Mending figures, characters who have lost their sparks, and individuals who have never received playable cards.
It will also document relationships, rivalries, set appearances, and changes in character status, using both existing Magic artwork and newly commissioned illustrations.
Penguin Random House currently lists the hardcover at $24.99, with a June 22, 2027 release date.
The second reference book, Magic: The Gathering Bestiary, takes a different approach. Rather than cataloging Planeswalkers, it follows Vivien Reid and her Arkbow as she documents creatures across the Multiverse.
Wizards presented the Bestiary as part of its 2027 publishing plans, although a complete publisher listing with pricing, page count, and a firm release date has not yet been located.
Strixhaven Gets an Official Student’s Guide
Strixhaven fans are also getting Magic: The Gathering: The Incoming Student’s Guide to Strixhaven, an illustrated in-universe book written by K Arsenault Rivera.
The official publisher description reveals that the guide includes an introduction by Professor Liliana Vess.
The 112-page book explores the history of Arcavios, Strixhaven’s five colleges, advice for incoming students, notable alumni, and the university’s job placement program.
Published by Ten Speed Young Readers, the hardcover is listed at $15.99, with a 2027 release planned.
Unlike a conventional Magic story, the guide presents Strixhaven as an actual university that readers can explore through the perspective of its students and faculty.
Kamigawa Novel Arrives With an Exclusive Promo Card
The presentation also formally confirmed Kamigawa: Moon Over the Neon City, a standalone novel written by Akemi Dawn Bowman and will include a new original artwork version of Command Tower, while supplies last.
As previously reported by MTG Insider, the 336-page novel releases July 6, 2027, and only first-edition hardcovers will include the Magic promotional card.
Its story follows Shion Moriyama, a former moth-rider trainee investigating her mentor’s murder through the criminal underworld of Towashi.
The $31 hardcover arrives shortly after Kamigawa: Titanbreach, which releases June 4, 2027. Wizards has not confirmed that the novel’s events directly connect to the expansion’s monster invasion storyline.
For fans following Magic’s expanding printed fiction, the first upcoming Dark Horse release highlighted at Atlanta is The Mage of Zhalfir on January 20. Chandra’s newly revealed comic remains the major announcement without a confirmed publication date.
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