EXCELLENCE (2019)

"Spencer Dales was born into a world of magic. His father belongs to the Aegis, a secret society of black magicians ordered by their unseen masters to better the lives of others-those with greater potential-but never themselves. Now it's time for Spencer to follow in his father's footsteps, but all he sees is a broken system in need of someone with the wand and the will to change it. But in this fight for a better future, who will stand beside him? KHARY RANDOLPH (We Are Robin, Noble, Black, TECH JACKET) and BRANDON THOMAS (HORIZON, The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury, Noble, Voltron) ignite a generational war in this action-fantasy series, made entirely by creators of color, and committed to one truth above all others-Excellence is Real. "

"The Aegis protects the world, but not everyone is equal is their eyes. A lesson their newest recruit, Spencer Dales, learns the hard way when he crosses the Aegis's unseen master: the Overseer!"

"Spencer Dales and Aaron Mills were supposed to be brothers, but will their responsibilities to the Aegis tear them apart?"

"New York is rocked by a massive wizard's duel like you've never seen before! What secrets are Spencer Dales and Aaron Mills hiding from each other? And who among the Aegis stands to profit?"

"Spencer's ascension through the ranks of the Aegis comes at a cost. Plus, one of the Aegis' rules is broken-leading to the introduction of an incredible new sorcerer!"

"END OF STORY ARC Raymond Dales only wanted the best for his son, Spencer, but what has that cost them both? The relationship between father and son hits its breaking point. Plus, where does the Aegis imprison the world's most dangerous wizards?"

"NEW STORY ARC Spencer Dales has one purpose: tear down the Aegis and free everyone under their 'protection.' However, with his closest ally in prison and the Tenth looking to put Spence in an adjoining cell, creating a better future won't be easy. But it needs to happen NOW. Skybound's most sensational series of 2019 returns to remind readers: Excellence is Real."

"One of the Tenth comes gunning for Spencer! Who is Dequan Hill? Will he end Spencer's rebellion just as it's getting started?"

"The libraries of the Aegis hold untold magical secrets, power enough to ignite a war or silence a rebellion. But what family secrets do they hold for Spencer Dales?"

Spencer Dales: Agitator? As Raymond Dales is dragged into questioning by The Aegis, the only question on his mind: "What has my boy done now?"

The Four Walls of the Aegis states that the use of magic by females is not allowed. Why the hell are they so scared?

END OF STORY ARC The world has been built on the Overseer's lies. And now, it will burn.