DUNE HOUSE ATREIDES (2020)

"* Set in the years leading up the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Dune-which inspired the upcoming feature film from Legendary Pictures- DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES transports readers to the far future on the desert planet Arrakis where Pardot Kynes seeks its secrets. * Meanwhile, a violent coup is planned by the son of Emperor Elrood; an eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho seeks to escape his cruel masters; and a young man named Leto Atreides begins a fateful journey. * These unlikely souls are drawn together first as renegades and then as something more, as they discover their true fate - to change the very shape of history!"

"* The acclaimed prequel to the groundbreaking Dune continues in comic book form for the first time. * Pardot Kynes arrives on Arrakis to begin research into terraforming the desert planet, but the merciless Baron Harkonnen has plans of his own. * Meanwhile, the sadistic Harkonnens brutally test a young slave named Duncan Idaho. * And Leto Atreidies meets with the pioneers of space travel technology - taking the first steps towards his incredible destiny."

"* Young Duncan Idado is given an ultimatum: escape or die. * Meanwhile, Leto Atreides is introduced to the hyper-advanced city of Ix where his future will be shaped in unimaginable ways. * The Planetologist Pardot Kynes ventures into the plains of Dune, and makes a destiny-altering discovery. * And Reverend Mother Gaius Mohiam confronts Baron Harkonnen with a proposition he can't refuse... "

* Leto Atreides has discovered the horrifying truth behind Ix's success, calling House Vernius' true nature into question and possibly spelling the House's demise. * The Harkonnens' deadly influence continues to spread, forcing Duncan Idaho to take drastic measures;  Reverend Mother Gaius Mohiam to play her trump card with the Baron. * Pardot Kynes forms an alliance with the Freman that will change the course of Dune's history. * Meanwhile, Crown Prince Shaddam and Hasimir Fenring continue unraveling their plot to oust the Emperor Elrood...

Leto brings news of the revolt brewing on Ix, but the city's leaders make a decision that may threaten everyone.... while Crown Prince Shaddam plots to overtake it. Meanwhile, Pardot Kynes begins spreading his edenic vision to terraform the desert planet of Dune into an oasis even as the native Fremen raise suspicions about his motives...and if he can truly accomplish his goals.

"* An unexpected revolt throws the balance of Ix into jeopardy and now Leto must make an important decision as the underground city is on the cusp of falling into evil hands. * And while The Bene Gesserit's oracles predicted they would need a child from the Baron Harkonnen in order to continue tracing a genetic line to their foretold messiah... their plan has not gone as well as hoped. * On the doorstep of Castle Caladan comes the man who will change everything - Duncan Idaho has arrived. "

* Leto has narrowly escaped death after an unexpected revolt on Ix and must now protect Rhombus and Kailea Vernius, children of the planet's rulers. * While the Duke welcomes them with open arms, his wife Lady Helena is rebuffed and skeptical that housing them could bring more harm than good. * Duncan Idaho is welcomed into Castle Atreides and discovers all may not be well...

*  Duncan Idaho has a bad feeling about the upcoming celebration at Castle Atreides, but will anyone listen to the young boy? *  And how is it connected to Leto Atreides meeting his destiny? *  Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen will have to contend with his own destiny and the consequences of his retaliation against Reverend Mother Mohiam.

Was foul play involved in Leto's father's untimely death? Follow the new Duke Atreides as he stops at nothing to find out. Power, lies, and corruption continue as Baron Harkonnen hatches a plan to frame Leto for an attack on the Tleilaxu even as Shaddam prepares to usurp the throne from his father once and for all.

Leto, the newly crowned Duke of House Atreides, finally unearths the plot behind his father's untimely death, and suddenly must prepare to stand trial for a terrible crime he did not commit. And even as Baron Harkonnen's evil plan appears to be working, another coup is underway as Shaddam begins his own coronation as supreme ruler.

The newly crowned Duke Leto Atreides has been framed for a crime he did not commit and must risk everything to prove his innocence to Imperium's royal houses. Will it work or will Baron Harkonnen's evil plan finally come to fruition? The Bene Gesserit assert their influence once more, having predicted a great importance in the Atreides bloodline, one that will influence the coming of their messiah - the Kwisatz Haderach!

Now the 81st Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe and imbued with the entire power of the Imperium, Shaddam will decide the fate of newly crowned Duke Leto Atreides. But his decision will inadvertently cement the genocidal hatred of Baron Harkonnen for House Atreides!