The Private Eye story follows an unlicensed journalist, a "paparazzo", who is involved in a mysterious plot. "The Private Eye", which lasts 10 issues, is self-published by its creators digitally through their website, Panel Syndicate, in DRM-free formats. Readers are allowed to determine how much they want to pay per issue. To date Panel Syndicate has published comics in English, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese and French. "The Private Eye" and Panel Syndicate have received critical acclaim and media attention for its role as one of the first DRM-free, pay what you want comics. In December 2015, the series was published in hardcover by Image
The Eye of the World focused on its renunciation. Rand needed to wield his power so he could successfully fight an emerging war with the Dark One. This theme is inimical to Frodo's quest to destroy the ring of Sauron, a source of immense power that also corrupted its wearer. "The Eye of the World" also touched on the theme of messianic deliverance, as the narrative involved the beginning of Rand struggles so he could fulfill his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. The novel also established a dominant feminist theme with the characterization of strong women such as Moiraine and the Two Rivers' Women's Circle,