
The Sword follows the adventures of a paraplegic college student who discovers an ancient sword among her family’s possessions after the rest of her family has been wiped out by a trio of beings with massive powers. The mystical sword not only restores the girl’s ability to walk, but confers great powers on her as she sets off on a quest to avenge her family.
According to The Wrap, it was Hayter’s experience in adapting "the multifaceted, beloved characters of graphic novels to mainstream audiences" that made him Lakeshore’s first choice to adapt The Sword.