Codemasters Online Gaming and TOKYOPOP today announced the ArchLord graphic novel is now available .

Los Angeles (Feb 13, 2007) " As the race to become the all-powerful ArchLord continues, Codemasters Online Gaming is thrilled to announce a partnership with TOKYOPOP, a leading youth orientated entertainment brand and innovator of manga creation. ArchLordâ„¢, the graphic novel, is out today February 13, 2007 in North America, with subsequent launches planned throughout European territories.

Secrets, lies and betrayal
Based exclusively on ArchLord™s lore and set in Chantra™s past, ArchLordâ„¢ the graphic novel follows the adventures of Leon, descendant of the legendary Nathan Manas, the founder of human civilization in Chantra and renowned for mastering the power of the legendary Archons.

"The manga is an incredible compliment to the game, delving into the personal lives of characters that exist in the backdrop of the multi-player world, said TOKYOPOP Editor Luis Reyes. œIt examines the mythology of ArchLord in a way that draws game enthusiasts closer to the overall story."

The partnership with TOKYOPOP and the creation of the ArchLord graphic novel just goes to show that ArchLord™s popularity is growing outside the normal boundaries of the MMO gaming audience, said Adam McGowan, Product Marketing Manager for Codemasters Online Gaming. œThis is a testament to the depth of game play offered and means that ArchLord will continue to capture the imagination of both gamers and manga comic fans in the future.