Atlantis: The Lost Adventures

Archiving the forgotten stories of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Please inform me of any new discoveries you make! (he/him)

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Master List of Atlantis Media (in progress)

A listing of every piece of Atlantis media ever produced. I will keep adding anything I find. Let me know if I miss anything! (Click keep reading to view)

Films Atlantis: The Lost Empire (15/06/2001)* Atlantis: Milo's Return (20/05/2003)*

Books Atlantis: The Lost Empire – Adventure Vehicles Pull-A-Page (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – Code Word: ATLANTIS (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – Kida and the Crystal (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – Journey to the Bottom of the Sea (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – Punch-Out Action Vehicles (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – Read-Aloud Storybook (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – The Search Begins (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – The Junior Novelization (06/05/2001) Atlantis Subterranean Tours: A Traveler’s Guide to the Lost City (01/06/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire – The Journal of Milo Thatch (01/06/2001) The Mythical World of Atlantis: Theories of the Lost Empire, from Plato to Disney (02/06/2001)

Comics Atlantis: The Lost Empire Dark Horse comic (06/06/2001) Audrey Lets Off Some Steam! (c.01/07/2001)* Molliere Digs Dirt! (c.01/07/2001)* Vinny Has a Blast! (c.01/07/2001)* Sweet's Fish Story (c.01/07/2001)* Il segreto del diaro [The Secret of the Journal] (01/12/2001)*# Immersione rapida [Quick Dive] (01/12/2001)*# L'ultimo guardiano [The Last Guardian] (01/12/2001)*# Il signore del tuono [The Lord of Thunder] (01/01/2002)*# Il cristallo scarlatto [The Scarlet Crystal] (01/02/2002)*# Il segno del coraggio [The Sign of Courage] (01/02/2002)*# I prigionieri dello Shartak [The prisoners of the Shartak] (01/02/2002)*# Milo's Strength (26/06/2002) Translate It, Milo (28/08/2002) Scaredy-Cat Mole (25/09/2002)

Games Atlantis: The Lost Empire - The Lost Games (c.01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Search for the Journal (01/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire PlayStation game (17/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Trial by Fire (18/05/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire Game Boy Color game (30/07/2001) Atlantis: The Lost Empire Game Boy Advance game (01/09/2001)

Magazines and articles Disney Adventure Collector's Issue! Atlantis: The Lost Empire (c.01/07/2001)* - Hello (c.01/07/2001)* - It's a Title Wave of Books! (c.01/07/2001)* - In Search of Atlantis: The Lost Empire (c.01/07/2001)* - Meet Team Atlantis (c.01/07/2001)* - Dive! (c.01/07/2001)* - Roll 'Em Out! (c.01/07/2001)* - Welcome to Atlantis (c.01/07/2001)* - Guide to Atlantis (c.01/07/2001)* - Ready for Launch! (c.01/07/2001)* - Decode Atlantean (c.01/07/2001)* - Technomania (c.01/07/2001)* Più Disney #21: Atlantis: L’Impero Perduto #1 (01/12/2001)*# Più Disney #22: Atlantis: L’Impero Perduto #2 (01/01/2002)*# Più Disney #23: Atlantis: L’Impero Perduto #3 (01/02/2002)*# Disney's Comic Issue 3 (26/06/2002)† Disney's Comic Issue 5 (28/08/2002)† Disney's Comic Issue 6 (25/09/2002)†

* = I currently own a copy of this media † = contents may be reprinted from an unknown source # = not released in English, requires translation before being posted here

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Atlantis: The Lost Empire Vol. 1 – The Curse of Kurok announced

Written by: Matthew Manning Illustrated by: Christian Colbert Published by: Papercutz Publication date: 13 October 2026 Format: digital PDF, hardback, trade paperback (source)

Description from store: Fans of epic undersea adventures will love the world and style of this brand new story from Disney's Atlantis. Taking place after the movie, Milo and Kida team together to protect the world of Atlantis. This original graphic novel brings a classic tale for fans of the movie, and it's also a classic adventure for anyone coming to this world and characters for the first time! A brand-new adventure from the world of Disney's Atlantis! When Milo and Kida discover a brand-new monstrous threat below the kingdom of Atlantis, it's going to take all of their bravery and ingenuity to find the secrets below the waves, and how to surpass a strange new challenge. And they'll also need to discover what ancient fables from Atlantis's past are the key to unlocking the safety of their future! When a giant monstrous threat bubbles up from the lost past of Atlantis, Milo and Kida will need to save Atlanteans while also protecting the natural world around them. Sea monsters, high adventure, and more in this bold new OGN!

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Uncut Vermont Podcast "We Found The Lost City of Atlantis..."

Archeology youtuber and critic of psuedo-historic conspiracy theories, Milo "Miniminuteman" Rossi posted a video both in celebration of April Fools' 2026 and to update his audience on the long awaited next installment of his Awful Archeology video series which is to be focused on the topic of Atlantis. In this video he finds a copy of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire on VHS in his wall. (as a bonus, apparently the VHS release had a blue flap)

Later in the video, while trying to uncover various links to Atlantis they discover the town of Milo, Iowa. While they immediately notice the connection to Rossi's name, it's not until later that the connection to Milo Thatch is brought up. This is due to the co-host Henry Sieber sadly having not seen the film.

They choose to illustrate the character with an image of the Milo Thatch, King of Atlantis Lorcana card.

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“Hey, look. I got the hammer. And it only took me, like, what? 10 seconds. 11 tops.”

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The best

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Glad he hasn’t been forgotten.

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Hiatus

I'm afraid the blog will be on hiatus for some weeks, as my PC has died.

I apologise and hope to bring you more content soon.

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Disney Lorcana Into the Inklands previews

The third set of the Disney Lorcana trading card game will feature cards based on Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Set is due to release on 24/02/2024. (cards sourced from Mushu Report)

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JOSHUA SWEET The Doctor Amber Character Storyborn · Ally Cost: 4 (Inkwell) Strength: 1 Willpower: 5 Lore: 2 Bodyguard (his character may enter play exerted. An opposing character who challenges one of your characters must choose one with Bodyguard if able.) --- "Heading out to the inklands? Come on back if you need patching up." Art by Jeanne Plounevez Common 5/204·EN·3

KIDA Atlantean Amber Character Storyborn · Hero · Princess Cost: 1 (Inkwell) Strength: 2 Willpower: 2 Lore: 1 -- welcome to the inklands. [this lore is written in the Atlantean language] Art by Nicoletta Baldari Common 6/204·EN·3

HELGA SINCLAIR Femme Fatale Emerald Character Floodborn · Villain Cost: 5 (Plain) Strength: 4 Willpower: 4 Lore: 2 Shift 3 (You may pay 3 ⬡ to play this on top of one of your characters named Helga Sinclair.) THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING Whenever this character quests, you may deal 3 damage to chosen damaged character. --- Art by Alice Pisoni Super Rare 74/204·EN·3

HELGA SINCLAIR Vengeful Partner Emerald Character Storyborn · Villain Cost: 2 (Inkwell) Strength: 2 Willpower: 1 Lore: 1 NOTHING PERSONAL When this character is challenged and banished, banish the challenging character. --- "You said we were in this together!" Art by Kasia Brzezinska Rare 75/204·EN·3

LYLE TIBERIUS ROURKE Cunning Mercenary Emerald Character Storyborn · Villain Cost: 3 (Plain) Strength: 2 Willpower: 4 Lore: 1 WELL, NOW YOU KNOW When you play this character, chosen opposing character gains Reckless during their next turn. (They can't quest and must challenge if able.) THANKS FOR VOLUNTEERING Whenever one of your other characters is banished, each opponent loses 1 lore. --- Art by Mike Parker Super Rare 78/204·EN·3

MILO THATCH Clever Cartographer Emerald Character Dreamborn · Hero Cost: t: 1 (Inkwell) Strength: 2 Willpower: 2 Lore: 1 --- "Believe me, studying gibberish really can take you places!" Art by Giuseppe di Maio Common 79/204·EN·3

MILO THATCH King of Atlantis Emerald Character Floodborn · Hero · King Cost: 7 (Plain) Strength: 4 Willpower: 4 Lore 3 Shift 4 (You may pay 4 ⬡ to play this on top of one of your character named Milo Thatch.) TAKE THEM BY SURPRISE When this character is banished, return all opposing characters to their payers' hands. --- "You don't know what you're tampering with." Art by Valerio Buonfantino Legendary 80/204·EN·3

MILO THATCH Spirited Scholar Ruby Character Storyborn · Hero Cost: 2 (Inkwell) Strength: 2 Willpower: 2 Lore: 1 I'M YOUR MAN! While this character is at a location, he gets +2 [Strength]. --- "My grampa never told me about this place!" Art by Massimiliano Narciso Common 115/204·EN·3

AUDREY RAMIREZ The Engineer Sapphire Character Storyborn · Ally Cost: 5 (Inkwell) Strength: 2 Willpower: 5 Lore: 2 Ward "Opponents can't choose this character except to challenge.) SPARE PARTS Whenever this character quests, ready one of your items. --- "How'd you break this thing, anyway?" Art by Richelle Canto Rare 137/204·EN·3

HELGA SINCLAR Right-Hand Woman Steel Character Storyborn · Villain Cost: 3 (Inkwell) Strength: 2 Willpower: 4 Lore: 1 Challenger +2 (While challenging, this character gets +2 [Strength].) --- "That was an order, not a suggestion. Let's go!" Art by Kasia Brzezinska Common 175/204·EN·3

KIDA Royal Warrior Steel Character Storyborn · Hero · Princess Cost: 2 (Inkwell) Strength: 2 Willpower: 3 Lore: 1 Bodyguard (This character may enter play exerted. An opposing character who challenges one of your characters must choose one with Bodyguard if able.) --- She's seen stranger things before, but nothing like this. Art by Carlos Ruiz Common 177/204·EN·3

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Più Disney n.21 ATLANTIS: L'IMPERO PERDUTO #1

Chief Editor: Claretta Muci. Edited by: Stefano Ambrosio. Story coordinators: Davide Cesarello and Roberta Zillio. Cover pencils and inks: Claudio Sciarrone. Cover colouring: Matteo De Benedittis and Stefano Attardi. Publisher: Disney Italia. Publication Date: December 2001. (archive of unaltered scans)

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Page 2: Welcome to the world of Atlantis: The Lost Empire, the new Disney animated film that will be in theaters from December 21st. To prepare you for the fantastic adventure here is a three-issue miniseries dedicated to the enterprise of the courageous cartographer Milo, Princess Kida, Colonel Rourke and the other crew members of the submarine Ulysses. You will discover backstories, curiosities, even characters you don't see on the screen, but who have contributed to making Milo's adventure unforgettable. Sometimes even too much! And in the next issue, the comic book adaptation of the film awaits you. But first, let's join Milo's Grandfather's expedition: we must recover a secret journal and a map that shows the way to the sunken city of Atlantis!

Page 3: LOGBOOK

The Protagonists Atlantis: The Heroes 4

THE SECRET OF THE JOURNAL 11

Towards the Lost Empire 37

Miniposter* 41

RAPID DESCENT 45

What Kind of Explorer Are You? 55

THE LAST GUARDIAN 59

* = this item is not listed on the contents page

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I have added the archive link I had intended but forgot to include. Happy for anyone with an understanding of Italian to correct my translations.

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Più Disney n.21 ATLANTIS: L'IMPERO PERDUTO #1

Chief Editor: Claretta Muci. Edited by: Stefano Ambrosio. Story coordinators: Davide Cesarello and Roberta Zillio. Cover pencils and inks: Claudio Sciarrone. Cover colouring: Matteo De Benedittis and Stefano Attardi. Publisher: Disney Italia. Publication Date: December 2001. (archive of unaltered scans)

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Page 2: Welcome to the world of Atlantis: The Lost Empire, the new Disney animated film that will be in theaters from December 21st. To prepare you for the fantastic adventure here is a three-issue miniseries dedicated to the enterprise of the courageous cartographer Milo, Princess Kida, Colonel Rourke and the other crew members of the submarine Ulysses. You will discover backstories, curiosities, even characters you don't see on the screen, but who have contributed to making Milo's adventure unforgettable. Sometimes even too much! And in the next issue, the comic book adaptation of the film awaits you. But first, let's join Milo's Grandfather's expedition: we must recover a secret journal and a map that shows the way to the sunken city of Atlantis!

Page 3: LOGBOOK

The Protagonists Atlantis: The Heroes 4

THE SECRET OF THE JOURNAL 11

Towards the Lost Empire 37

Miniposter* 41

RAPID DESCENT 45

What Kind of Explorer Are You? 55

THE LAST GUARDIAN 59

* = this item is not listed on the contents page

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Sweet's Fish Story!

Written and lettered by: Michael Stewart Pencils by: Steven Butler Inks by: Jim Amash Colors: Atomic Paintbrush Published in: Disney Adventures Collector’s Issue! Atlantis: The Lost Empire Volume 11, Number 6 (pg.84-87). Publisher: Buena Vista Magazines Inc. Publication date: circa July 2001.

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Page 1: Sweet: [Aw, why did it have to be a fish?] [I hate fish!] [The little bitty ones are bad enough, but this big, nasty fella? Yuck!] [Still, Vinny's stuck out here, and what kind of doctor would I be if I let some overgrown sardine eat one of my patients?] narrator: [One of the unknown dangers in the seas around lost Atlantis has made itself very well known!] [Now Doctor Sweet of the Ulysses must overcome the deadly Nayap in order to save a comrade trapped on the ocean floor!]

Page 2, Panel 1: Sweet: [Wahoo! This reminds me of my days in the cavalry!] Panel 2: Sweet: [Now, what do I remember about fish anatomy?] Panel 3: Sweet: [Yikes! Low bridge!] Panel 4: Sweet: [That was too close!] [Got to find a pressure point in this thing's nervous system--] [--paralyze it temporarily!] sfx: WOOSH! Panel 5: Sweet: [Come on, you slimy critter--nap time!] Panel 6: Sweet: [Smart fish!] [Thinks it can shake me off by diving right at Vinny!] Panel 7: Sweet: [It's now or never!]

Page 3, Panel 1: Vinny: [Hey, Doc, can I get a hug too? Panel 2: Sweet: [Almost--] Vinny: [My foot's kinda stuck here.] [So you might want to point that thing somewhere else...] Panel 3: Vinny: [Well, this is one way to handle the situation...] Sweet: [--got it!] Panel 4: Vinny: [My foot's unstuck!] [And here I though crashing the fish into me was a crazy plan!] Panel 5: Vinny: [Looks like you two have gotten real close, doc!] Sweet: [Ungh...] Panel 6: Vinny: [I thought you hated fish!]

Page 4, Panel 1: narrator: [Later, on board the Ulysses...] Vinny: [Am I going to pull through?] Sweet: [Your ankle will be sore for a while, but otherwise you're fine.] Panel 2: Vinny: [Thanks for coming after me, Sweet. I owe you one.] Sweet: [Any time, Vinny.] Panel 3: Rourke: [Good work, doc.] [The ship's moving again and we should reach Atlantis very soon.] Panel 4: Sweet: [I just hope I won't have to get that close to any more slimy undersea creatures for a while!] Panel 5: Rourke: [That reminds me--I've had Cookie prepare a special meal for our heroic doctor! Panel 6: Cookie: [Since you don't like my usual greasy grub, I've got something special for ya--] Sweetie: [Urk!] Cookie: [--fresh fish!] narrator: [The end!]

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Vinny Has a Blast!

Written and lettered by: Michael Stewart Pencils by: Steven Butler Inks by: Jim Amash Colors: John Green Published in: Disney Adventures Collector’s Issue! Atlantis: The Lost Empire Volume 11, Number 6 (pg.80-83). Publisher: Buena Vista Magazines Inc. Publication date: circa July 2001.

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Page 1: Rourke: [To reach Atlantis, we must get the Ulysses through that narrow opening in the rocks up ahead.] [Vinny, you'll have to blast a hole big enough for the ship to pass through.] [Moliere will handle any digging for you.] Vinny: [You want your standard round opening, or maybe something interesting--] [--a diamond... or a figure eight? Perhaps an "A" for Atlantis?] [I've got enough nitro to get creative here...] narrator: [Red alert! The crew of the submarine Ulysses faces the first major obstacle in their quest to find the lost continent of Atlantis!] Mole: [-:Sigh:- I have just escaped the bath and now we go into the ocean?]

Page 2, Panel 1: Rourke: [You're sure there's no other way, Milo?] Panel 2: Milo: [The Shepherd's Journal says we have to go through, Commander Rourke.] Panel 3: Milo: [It also says the seas around Atlantis contain unknown dangers...] Panel 4: narrator: [Minutes later, Vinny and Moliere eagerly strike out into the unknown...] Vinny: [We'll bury two charges--one on each side of the opening.] [Like I always say, two explosions are better than one!] Mole: [I cannot wait to sink my pickax into the unknown delights of this exotic undersea rock!] Panel 5: Vinny: [Remember, the depth of the holes must be very precise!] Mole: [Please! Am I not the famous Moliere?] Panel 6: Vinny: [This explosion will be a true work of art!] Panel 7: Vinny: [Did Michelangelo ever sculpt rock on such a massive scale? No!] Mole: [Something's moving over there...]

Page 3, Panel 1: Mole: [Fish! Big fish!] [Scary fish!] [Vinny!] Panel 2: sfx: THWACK! Panel 3: Vinny: [You got that second hole ready?] Mole: [Sacre bleu!] Panel 4: Mole: [Please--it looks hungry!] Vinny: [Let you're little fishy nibble on this flare.] Panel 5: sfx: FLASH! Panel 6: Mole: [We go now!] Vinny: [If that hole isn't just right, this explosion could be very... messy!] Panel 7: Mole: [Uh... sure. The hole is fine. Let's go!]

Page 4, Panel 1: Vinny: [OK, time for the first big boom! Mole: [Are we fare enough away?] Panel 2: Vinny: [The view is much better up close!] [On the count of three!] [One... ah skip it--boom.] sfx: KA-BOOOOM! Panel 3: Vinny: [Let me guess--you didn't finish digging the hole...] Mole: [Not exactly, no.] Panel 4: Vinny: [My foot is trapped! And your helmet is cracked! Get help from the Ulysses!] Mole: [Yes! I'll go back to the ship!] Panel 5: Vinny: [Might as well finish the job...] sfx: BA-BOOOOM! Vinny: [Ahh! Is there anything more beautiful than a very large explosion?] [No, I think not!] Panel 6: Vinny: [Hey! Look who's back!] [That explains my sudden craving for fish sticks!] narrator: [Turn to page 84 for the exciting conclusion!]

Notes:

This post is passed the weekly deadline! That's 1 demerit for me. I'll need to figure out something to do with those to make them effective. This still counts as last week's post so I owe another this week, which I have decided will be the last comic in the Disney Adventures issue.

The story here takes place prior to the battle against the leviathan, seemingly before Milo's presentation on the bridge in the film.

We see that the Ulysses, unsurprisingly, carries diving equipment. However, these are ambient pressure diving suits, good for protection against tearing and cold but useless against the pressure at deeper levels. Humans can't really survive more than 60 meters (196.85 feet) below, which is why Atmospheric Diving Suits were invented! Imagine them in steampunk-esque, underwater robot suits instead!

The "scary fish" (the nayap according to Sweet's Fish Story!) is the first fantastical creature encountered by the expedition. It doesn't seem particularly interesting, though. A weird shark with a feathery tail and long snout?

Vinny's dialogue really shows how much Don Novello brought to the performance. Without his adlibbing and weird energy the character just doesn't hit the same.

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New acquisitions January 2024

Atlantis: The Lost Empire The Illustrated Script

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Another thing if you're interested in this kind of discussion on this blog, how accurate do you think the magazine info is to the final movie? For example I find Milo being 32 a little odd considering the other characters calling him junior or kid and the making of doc calling Audrey closer to Milo's age, as well as Cookie being described as a good but tough cook seeming a bit different from his movie character. Would it be plausible that it has info from slightly earlier drafts or that sort of thing, or do those not seem like mistakes to you?

Generally I think it's canon. Milo is younger than everyone but Audrey and Helga, and certainly greener than all of them. I think the characters are referring more to his level of experience than his age. As for Cookie my best guess is he can make delicious food, he just doesn't agree with what count's as good usually.

But I do think it originally comes from notes that may have been overwritten in newer drafts.

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Do you know about the "making of" documentary for atlantis? I've seen uploads of it on youtube, one description phrases it kind of like the channel created it but do you possibly know anything about it? I noticed it's not in the media list.

https://youtu.be/tvR9Zdp74fY

https://youtu.be/VL1n0fQbbbA

That's a bonus feature from the home video release, I need to add that stuff to the list too.

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Più Disney no.21 miniposter

Artist unknown. Published in: Più Disney no.21 Atlantis: L'impero perduto #1 (pg. 41-44). Publisher: Disney Italia. Publication date: December 2001.

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This is one of those posters that's printed on the removable central sheet in the comic. I hope there is a clean version of the Ulysses side available somewhere.

I want to thank you all for a great first year on this blog and wish you all a good holiday of whatever you celebrate! May it be stress free and bring you food and comfort!

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Are there any Italian to English translators out there willing to give me a quote for approximately 171 pages of comics and articles?

Please share around for me.

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New acquisitions December 2023

I have ordered the following items:

Atlantis: The Lost Empire Walt Disney Collection Two Disc Collector's Edition DVD

Disney's Year Book 2002

They should arrive in January 2024 and will provide much content for the archive.

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Did you notice the various Atlantis-like scenery seen in the game Disney Dreamlight Valley? Also, have you ever heard of the books The Mythical World of Atlantis: From Plato to Disney, The Journal of Milo Thatch, and Atlantis Subterranean Tours?

As previously answered, I will be getting Dreamlight Valley once the computer is upgraded (I wonder if anyone else has tried translating the runes yet?)

And yes! Those books are all on the list.