A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3
George R. R. Martin · 2025
Banned in 1 country
About this book
Tensions rise as a divided kingdom falters in this third volume of a four-part, full-color graphic novel adaptation of the second book in George R. R. Martin’s landmark Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO’s Game of Thrones. New York Times bestselling author Landry Q. Walker and illustrator Mel Rubi continue to serve up a feast in this penultimate volume. In the south, Renly is dead at his brother’s hand, but even as Stannis seeks a way to subdue Renly’s hold of Storm’s End, Tywin Lannister continues his march toward King’s Landing, harried by the forces of Robb Stark and Edmure Tully. As Robb wins victory after victory, his sister Arya finds her own small way to turn the tides against the Lannister forces from her secret place inside Harrenhal—while back at Winterfell, their brother Bran is about to discover the true meaning of his prophetic dreams. Meanwhile, beyond the Wall, Jon Snow is chosen for a very special mission, and in sun-drenched Qarth, Daenerys Targaryen enters the House of the Undying. And so the pieces slowly shift into place, setting the stage for the explosive final volume as king at last clashes with king. This stunning graphic novel brings George R. R. Martin’s landmark series to vivid life and is a must-read for any series fan.
Censorship history
In 2025, "A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3" faced bans at the school level across several districts in the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content, sexual content, and violence. Notably, the book was challenged during a school board meeting in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, where parents voiced concerns over its appropriateness for students. The ban was upheld following a vote by the school board, reflecting a growing trend of censorship in educational settings regarding graphic novels and their themes.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+SexualViolence |
