He decides to become the Dark One after revisiting memories that were removed by an unknown force, wherein he remembered the death of his mysterious father, discovering a portal into Mirandus and having to kill his own sister after she accidentally stepped on a land mine in the fantasy world.

[5] Deanna Destito of Comics Beat said of the first volume: "Lanzing and Kelly deftly transform Sanderson’s plot into an exciting, layered adventure."

She added that "Gooden and Russell create a beautiful combination of line art and colors...the whole book is tied together by Bennett’s lettering choices for each character."

"[6] Joseph Salvatore Knipper of Screen Rant called it "typical for a Sanderson work" and praised the "thought-provoking interpretation of epic fantasy from a villainous point of view.

"[7] FremantleMedia North America and Random House Studio are partnering to produce a television series in conjunction with the graphic novels.

According to Dante Di Loreto, president of FremantleMedia North America, “The narrative of Dark One will examine the dual roles we often take on in life...this innovative creative partnership with Brandon will serve as a catalyst for deepening the connection between him and his many fans.”[8]