Espada: The Will of the Blade is a fantasy story about a young princess seeking to understand the secrets of her kingdom’s past in preparation for her future. The graphic novel by Spanish writer/cartoonist Anabel Colazo (No Mires Atrás) is getting its first English translation via Oni Press.

“There was a time when everyone had access to magic, until a dispute for power attracted a demon from another world who destroyed everything… or so legend has it,” per the description. “However, there is another very different apocryphal version, according to which a hero, carrying a sword, came to the Kingdom to guide and protect its people. But who was that hero, and what became of him? Why is the queen now the only person capable of using magic? Attracted by all these enigmas of the past, Ania, princess of the Kingdom and heir to the throne by imposition, will try to find out the truth of these magical fables – now that she has just found a mysterious sword.”

“Espada started as many fantasy stories, with a chosen hero that was bound to fulfill their duty… but never did,” Colazo said. “Our main character just happens to be in the right place to take her chance and complete the quest that the hero left undone. Through the eyes of this character, I wanted to explore the many ways in which power affects people, and the possible outcomes that come with those who embrace it. I really like playing video games, where exploring worlds feels like everything is a piece of a bigger picture in the story that’s being told, so I tried to bring a pinch of this feeling to Espada as well.”

Espada will debut in comic shops in May 2025.