Although both "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and its sequel "The Legend of Korra" have reached their respective conclusions, series creators Bryan Konietzko and Mike DiMartino will be discussing the future of the franchise at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.
The panel description for "The Legend of Korra" states that the creative duo will be in attendance and are are set to "discuss past storylines and tease the future at a panel full of surprises and behind-the-scenes stories."
Fans speculate that this could be a hint indicating that Nickelodeon is going to announce a brand new television series which could be a spin-off or a true sequel to the events of the main series. However, a report from IGN points out that Dark Horse Comics will also be at the "The Legend of Korra" panel alongside Nickelodeon.
This might indicate that instead of a new show, the two might be partnering together to release a new line of comic books that take place in the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "Legend of Korra" world. Dark Horse Comics had worked on three graphic novels in the past which bridged the story between the two television series.
"Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise" was released in three parts throughout 2012, "Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search" followed in 2013, and "Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift" was published throughout 2014. The graphic novels explored the Fire Nation's royal army and Avatar Aang's creation of Republic City.
The panel will take place on July 10 at 10 a.m. PT and will also feature exclusive rare "Airbender" and "Korra" collectibles. These collectibles include a print of Avatar Aang and a 12-inch collectible figure of Lin Beifong.
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" lasted for three seasons and concluded the story of Avatar Aang. Its sequel, "The Legend of Korra," lasted for four seasons and ended on a high note as Avatar Korra departed with Asami, hinting that they are an LGBT couple, a topic that isn't often openly tackled in animated shows.
