The storylines of both animated series have been continued in comic book form.
A sequel animated television series, The Legend of Korra, aired on Nickelodeon from 2012 to 2014 and has since expanded into its own sub-franchise. Since its original release, Avatar has developed into a franchise spanning works in various media. Only the titular 'Avatar' can bend all four elements and is responsible for maintaining balance in the world. The series is set in an Asian-inspired fantasy world in which some people can telekinetically manipulate (or 'bend') one of the four classical elements: air, water, earth, or fire. The franchise began with the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. Avatar: The Last Airbender (abbreviated as ATLA), or simply Avatar, is an American multimedia franchise consisting of two animated television series, a live-action film, comics, books, video games, home media, and soundtracks.
