Dark Horse Comics has announced the second volume in its hit graphic novel series, Minecraft: Open World, and this time the stakes are higher than ever. Minecraft: Open World—The Ender Trials follows up the bestselling Into the Nether with a brand-new story from creators Rachelle Reyes and Abe Taraky. Set in the universe of the world’s most popular game, the all-ages sequel hits bookstores and comic shops in March 2026.
In The Ender Trials, best friends Sarah and Hector are ready to take their adventures to the next level. Teaming up with newcomers Ziah and Olivia, the foursome soon learns about a high-stakes competition from a mysterious Quest Master. The prize? An enchanted elytra that grants the power of flight. But to win it, the players must collect four legendary relics and survive wave after wave of mobs in the ultimate server-wide showdown.
“At its heart, this is a story about friendship,” said Reyes. “Forming a new team is tricky, but it’s the only way to overcome the incredible challenges that The Ender Trials has in store.”
Taraky added, “That shared goal of the elytra pushes them to become a true squad, and that’s where the real adventure begins.”
Packed with danger, humor, and the spirit of collaboration, Minecraft: Open World—The Ender Trials is an 88-page graphic novel arriving March 17 and 18, 2026 for $10.99. Pre-orders are open now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and comic shops everywhere.
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