Comic 15: Secrets and Shadows

"You have all faced many great dangers--Rahi, Rahkshi, Bohrok and more. But others walked the path before you...others witnessed the birth of true darkness. Heroes of Mata Nui...brothers...it is time you knew the truth--you are not the first Toa!"

- Turaga Vakama

Secrets and Shadows was the fifteenth issue of the original BIONICLE comic series, and was mailed with the November/December 2003 edition of LEGO Magazine.

Opening
''Makuta has been defeated, and light restored to the island of Mata Nui. Everywhere, Matoran are celebrating and preparing for their journey to a new land. But there are still secrets to be revealed and questions to be answered....''

''As the Toa Nuva wonder about what lies ahead, the Turaga wrestle with a great decision: should they share all that they know about the new island? The truth would help prepare the Toa for the dangers that lie ahead. But it might also shatter their trust in the Turaga forever.''

''Everything the Toa thought they knew is about to change. Gather now, and listen to the tale of Vakama...''

Plot

 * Undergoing construction. Please be patient.

Credits

 * Greg Farshtey - Writer
 * Randy Elliot - Penciller
 * Elliot/Kryssing - Inkers
 * Ken Lopez - Letterer
 * Peter Pantazis - Colorist
 * Jaye Gardner - Editor
 * Toby Dutkiewicz - Layout and Design

Characters

 * Gali
 * Jaller
 * Lewa
 * Ko-Matoran - Infected; in flashback
 * Kopaka
 * Makuta - Mentioned only
 * Matau
 * Nokama
 * Nuju
 * Onewa
 * Onua
 * Po-Matoran - Infected; in flashback
 * Pohatu
 * Rahkshi Kaita Za - First appearance; in flashback
 * Rahkshi Kaita Vo - First appearance; in flashback
 * Tahu
 * Takanuva
 * Vakama
 * Whenua

Locations

 * Mata Nui
 * Ko-Wahi
 * Le-Wahi - In flashback
 * Metru Nui - Mentioned only
 * Silver Sea - Mentioned only

Objects

 * Badge of Office
 * Drill of Onua
 * Firestaff
 * Ice Pick
 * Kau Kau Staff
 * Stone Hammer
 * Trident
 * Boats
 * Kanohi
 * Great Avohkii
 * Noble Huna
 * Noble Komau
 * Noble Mahiki
 * Noble Matatu
 * Noble Rau
 * Noble Ruru
 * Powerless Akaku - Infected; in flashback
 * Powerless Hau
 * Powerless Ruru - Infected; in flashback
 * Kanohi Nuva
 * Akaku Nuva
 * Hau Nuva
 * Kakama Nuva
 * Kaukau Nuva
 * Miru Nuva
 * Pakari Nuva
 * Kolhii Ball - In flashback
 * Kolhii Stick - In flashback
 * Kraata
 * Shadow Kraata
 * Toa Tools
 * Air Katana
 * Aqua Axes
 * Climbing Claws
 * Ice Blade
 * Ice Shield
 * Magma Swords
 * Mizuni Rotors
 * Staff of Light
 * Quake Breakers

Organizations

 * Matoran
 * Ko-Matoran
 * Po-Matoran
 * Ta-Matoran
 * Rahkshi
 * Rahkshi Kaita
 * Toa
 * Toa of Air
 * Toa of Earth
 * Toa of Fire
 * Toa of Ice
 * Toa of Light
 * Toa of Stone
 * Toa of Water
 * Toa Nuva
 * Toa Teams
 * Treespeak
 * Turaga

Miscellaneous

 * Elements/Elemental Powers
 * Air
 * Earth
 * Fire
 * Ice
 * Light
 * Stone
 * Water
 * Rahkshi Powers

Extra Features

 * Comic middle: New Legends are About to Be Born section discusses new sets 8607 Nuhrii, 8608 Vhisola, 8609 Tehutti, 8610 Ahkmou, 8611 Orkahm, and 8612 Ehrye.
 * Comic end: BIONICLE: Mask of Light (movie) advertisement; The Shadow Kraata Have Escaped section advertises Limited Edition Rahkshi sets with exclusive Shadow Kraata pieces; BIONICLE toothbrush advertisement.
 * Rear cover: Advertisement for the upcoming Toa Metru sets.