Avatar Studios: When the World Needed Them Most, They Appeared

In 2005, the Avatar universe was born, inspiring a generation of kids to waterbend in the shower and pretend they’re manipulating the wind. Since then, we’ve been gifted two shows spanning seven seasons, as well as countless comics and novels expanding on the main storylines.  This universe has always seemed ripe for potential, but it’s creators Bryan Konietzko and Mike Dante DiMartino have always aired on the side of caution when it comes to expansion. The second series, The Legend of Korra, wasn’t planned by the time the first series ended. It only came about when they went back to the drawing board and realized that there were still some important stories to tell.  That’s why when Korra ended, many feared that the Avatar Universe would end as well. Yeah, we got some great comics that help bridge the gap between the two shows, and a book series exploring the origins of Kyoshi, but this franchise has its roots in animation. And the potential for more is as ripe as ever.  After giving fans a tease that they’re still invested in the franchise with the announcement of a live action adaptation for Netflix, Bryke solidified that they’re not done just yet. But that brief excitement ended almost just as soon as it began when Bryke announced that they were distancing themselves from the project. I wasn’t really mad, though. I’ll get to that later. 

The OG GAang

Either way, their exit from that show seemed punctual to a lot of fans. Myself included. Until Februa…