New Releases by Jody Houser

Rumors about Eddie’s reputation make Lucas worry that joining his club might hurt his chances of getting on the basketball team. Meanwhile, we are taken back in time to when similar rumors impacted Eddie as a new Dungeons & Dragons player rather than a DM. But when the dice are cruel Eddie’s true character shines through. • Four issue series.

When Prince Regal commands that he carry out his assignment despite his hesitance, Fitz finds himself forced to decide between his duty and his life. • The third and final chapter of the critically acclaimed comic adaptation of Assassin’s Apprentice. • Six issue series.

The boys mull over Eddie’s offer, hesitant to join a new campaign without Will and El. As Eddie does his best to inspire Mike, Lucas, and Dustin to join the Hellfire Club in the present, the past holds a glimpse of the legendary campaign that got him hooked on playing D&D. Eddie and the original Hellfire crew add a new teammate to help take on a vicious Manticore that nearly wiped out their party the first time. But both in the past and present Eddie proves there is strength in numbers. • Exciting new D&D focused prequel to the events of Stranger Things Season 4. • The D&D origin story of Eddie Munson and the Hellfire Club! • Four issue series.

Steeling himself for the assassination he has been ordered to carry out, Fitz travels with the wedding party to the Mountain Kingdom. But when Fitz arrives in Jhaampe, he discovers there’s more to the prince Rurisk and princess Kettricken than what he has been told . . . • The third and final chapter of the critically acclaimed comic adaptation of Assassin’s Apprentice. • Six issue series.

Spell slinging, sword swinging, and the luck of the dice have shaped the lives of the Stranger Things boys well before they had real monsters to face. This D&D Crossover features Eddie Munson’s Rise to defacto leader of the Hellfire Club, his recruitment of Lucas, Dustin, and Mike, and glimpses into the fantasy worlds they conquered together. • Exciting new D&D focused prequel to the events of Stranger Things Season 4! • Four issue series. • Cover by French illustrator, freelance fantasy artist, and fantasy author Magali Villanueve! Known for her work on franchises including Magic: The Gathering, A Song of Ice and Fire, Star Wars, Warhammer, The Lord of the Rings, and Call of Cthulhu.

With the Six Duchies in turmoil, King Shrewd plans to bring unity to the lands through a royal wedding. In service to the King, Verity will be married to the Mountain Princess Kettricken. And in service to the King, Fitz is given a very different task to complete in the Mountain Kingdom. • The third and final chapter of the critically acclaimed comic adaptation of Assassin’s Apprentice. • Six issue series

EINE ERZWUNGENE ALLIANZ Als der Imperator eine Erschütterung der Macht spürt, schickt er Großadmiral Thrawn und Darth Vader aus, um die Ursache zu finden. Die beiden Rivalen, die eigentlich um die Gunst des Imperators konkurrieren, müssen nun zusammenarbeiten. Und das nicht zum ersten Mal. Schon während der Klonkriege hatten sich Thrawn und damals noch Anakin Skywalker zusammengetan, um Padmé Amidala aufzuspüren. Nach dem Erfolgsroman "Thrawn – Allianzen" von Timothy Zahn. Dieser Band enthält US-STAR WARS: Thrawn - Alliances (2024) #1-4

Vox Machina seems to be racing against the clock when another member of the Tal’Dorei Council disappears after being attacked by a large, unknown entity! They’ll have to hurry to get her back... but who can say no to a little bit of looting on the way? The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

Discover the pasts of Critical Role''s The Mighty Nein! Finish the adventure with the final volume of The Mighty Nein Origins, featuring Mollymauk Tealeaf, Beauregard Lionett, Fjord Stone, and Caduceus Clay. Discover their pasts and unveil the secrets that made our soon-to-be heroes into what they were before the Mighty Nein! This oversized hardcover collection features stories and art by talented Critter creators, in direct consultation with the cast of Critical Role! Collects: Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Mollymauk Tealeaf Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Beauregard Lionett Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Fjord Stone Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Caduceus Clay.

Newly reunited, Vox Machina finds themselves in the company of an unexpected ally: Allura Vysoren, another member of the Tal’Dorei Council, who has information about the strange goings-on. One risky scrying spell later, the adventurers find themselves heading right back to where Vax and Pike started: the Clasp headquarters. The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

"As rivals for the favor of the Emperor, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader may seem like unlikely partners for a crucial mission! Yet this formidable twosome has worked together before. Years ago, Thrawn and the man once known as Anakin Skywalker were joined in the hunt for Padmé Amidala. Now, as each man carves his own way through the galaxy, they will find themselves bound together once more by the Emperor''s will--and they will be each be tested to their limits by an enemy worthy of their formidable combined might!"--

Deep underground, the beleaguered members of Vox Machina are forced to take on an unpleasant—and incredibly dangerous—side quest. Their reward? Safe passage to fresh air and civilization, free from monstrously-large bugs. Can they play exterminator long enough to reunite with Vax and Pike? The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

DER KAMPF IST VORBEI Zehn Jahre nachdem die Jedi nahezu ausgelöscht wurden, hält sich Obi-Wan Kenobi auf Tatooine im Verborgenen. Dort wacht er heimlich aus der Ferne über Luke Skywalker, den Sohn seines ehemaligen Schülers Anakin Skywalker, der auf die dunkle Seite wechselte und zu Darth Vader wurde. Der Hilferuf eines alten Freundes zwingt Obi-Wan, sein Exil zu verlassen und sich seinem einstigen Lehrling erneut entgegenzutreten. Der Comic zur Disney+-Serie Obi-Wan Kenobi! Dieser Band enthält US-STAR WARS: Obi-Wan Kenobi (2023) #1-6

Hello! Is anybody home? Vox Machina is tasked to investigate the whereabouts of Sir Fince after his disappearance. After some poking and prodding, clues lead the team to a mysterious basement. What dark surprises await our heroes in the bowels of his homestead? The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

Will Fitz persevere? In a tale of resilience, Fitz, found injured, battles self-doubt and shame after a mysterious encounter with Galen. Burrich''s reassurance eases Fitz''s recovery and a visit from Molly allows emotions to flair. The inner struggle with Skill training continues, as Fitz watches others excel. This physical journey intertwines with Fitz''s emotional growth in this part 2 finale!

An anthology of vibrant new stories woven into the larger tapestry of the hit Netflix series! Discover the hidden stories from Hawkins, Indiana. On the surface, Hawkins, Indiana seems like the kind of town where nothing too out of the ordinary ever happens, but in the fall of ’83 two hunters head out into the woods with their rifles and a six-pack, and find themselves the prey of a nightmarish beast. When Barb Holland goes missing, Murray Bauman is on the case if only he can look past his own suspicious mind to solve the case. Robin Buckley’s school film project gives her a chance to work with her secret crush, but does it only make it harder to come to terms with her feelings? And when pumpkins start inexplicably rotting, the feud between two farm families reaches a boiling point. Joining Houser on her visit to Hawkins are artist Caio Filipe (Stranger Things: Summer Special, Nightwing), Sunando C (End After End), Giorgia Gio Esposito (Lunar Room, Dr. Who) colorist Dan Jackson (The Strain, Hellboy: Weird Tales), and letterer Nate Piekos (The Umbrella Academy, Black Hammer). Collects Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins issues #1–#4.

The first installment of Robin Hobb''s New York Times bestselling fantasy epic, The Assassin''s Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy), comes to life in comics form! When the illegitimate son of a royal prince is discovered in a poor backwater, the boy’s life changes forever. Renamed ‘Fitz’ by his new caretakers, the boy is plunged into the maze of scheming and intrigue that makes up the courts of the Six Duchies. But unknown to all, a power has awakened in Fitz. Something in his blood is stirring, and if Fitz cannot learn to control it, it may spell doom for all. “Fantasy as it ought to be written.”—George R.R. Martin Dark Horse Comics is proud to present the first installment in Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy, Assassin’s Apprentice!

Critcal Role’s The Mighty Nein Origins is collected for the first time! This first of two volumes collects the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave. Delve deep into their pasts and witness what led them to the Mighty Nein. This hardcover collection features stories and art by fan-favorite Critter creators, in direct consultation with the cast of Critical Role! It’s a must for any fan’s library. Collects: Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Jester Lavorre Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Yasha Nydoorin Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave

OGNI GRANDE STORIA HA UN INIZIO! Mike, Will, Lucas e Dustin sono il nucleo originario dell’amatissima banda di ragazzi protagonista di Stranger Things, nonché degli enormi appassionati di Dungeons & Dragons. Ma come sono diventati amici, prima ancora di lanciare incantesimi e sfidare mostri spaventosi da mondo fantasy? E che ruolo hanno avuto le campagne di D&D nel rafforzare la loro amicizia fino a farla diventare un legame per la vita? Sedetevi e mettetevi comodi: tutte queste domande – e molte altre! – stanno per avere risposta! Lo sceneggiatore dei fumetti di Dungeons & Dragons Jim Zub (Champions, Avengers) unisce le forze con Jody Houser per raccontarci una storia vissuta dai protagonisti di Stranger Things e svolta in parallelo ai fatti raccontati nella serie TV, grazie ai disegni di Diego Galindo (DC vs. Vampires: Killers) e ai colori di Msassyk!

It''s a special time of year in Hawkins, Indiana, but especially for Merrill and Eugene, the owners of the two biggest pumpkin patches in town. After suspected sabotage, a confrontation between these rivals soon becomes a terrifying fight for their lives. Will they work together again or die bickering? • The conclusion to the first Tales from Hawkins Anthology!

Robin Buckley is always trying to mask her true self in the rural town of Hawkins as she coasts through days packed full of boring classes and band practice. That all changes when a love-struck Robin can''t help but take on the role of director for a school project in an effort to get her crush Tammy''s attention. She''s determined to convey her deeper feelings through her script, even if she has no idea how it should end. Jody Houser returns to pen an anthology of spooky events woven into the larger tapestry of Netflix''s hit show Stranger Things

The fan-favorite Imperial Grand Admiral gets the Marvel Comics treatment! He''s one of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of Star Wars! Now, discover how Grand Admiral Thrawn became one of the most feared military tacticians in a galaxy far, far away. Jody Houser and Luke Ross adapt Timothy Zahn''s New York Times best-selling novel about Thrawn''s rise through the Imperial ranks! Meet young Lieutenant Thrawn, who graduated the Imperial Academy with the highest marks possible. He''s been assigned his own personal assistant, Ensign Eli Vanto, and is ascending quickly - but that doesn''t mean everyone in the Imperial Navy wants him to succeed. And Thrawn isn''t the Empire''s only rising star - so is Arihnda Pryce. The two rivals'' paths will cross, and tensions will run high, when they discover a dark secret within the Empire. COLLECTING: Star Wars: Thrawn #1-6

Join Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins writer Jody Houser, artist extraordinaire Hunter Bonyun, and Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer and Taliesin Jaffe as they reveal Mollymauk’s evolution from empty shell to vibrant individual, and the dark corners of his past that even he is afraid to examine. What strange events created Mollymauk Tealeaf? Entertainer, fighter, and performer, “Molly” has a knack for hiding his true self behind the shifting color and shape of a personality he seems to wear like his singular coat. But as with every member of the Mighty Nein, his past will eventually catch up with him…and it''s a strange one indeed.

Hawkins, Indiana--where nothing is as it seems! On the surface, Hawkins seems like the kind of town where nothing bad could ever happen, but to Murray Baumen it is an absurdly quaint slice of ''80s Americana: too "normal" of a place to typically catch his eye at a glance. But Murray has never accepted the surface level explanation. Never. The two missing kids, and rumors of meddling Russians is enough for him to hit the pavement and dissect any clue he can find.

Dive deeper into the world of Star Trek with special one-shot stories focusing on the memorable aliens of the series: Klingons, Ferengi, and Trill! First, the story of Kahless the Unforgettable, from the death of his coward brother Morath to his victory at Three Turn Bridge. Then, follow Quark on an unforgettable adventure to Ferenginar, where mother, brother, and brother challenge the very core beliefs of Ferengi culture. In the final story, someone is following Vanah, a research student and ex-applicant to the Trill Symbiont Initiate Program, after a life-changing event on a joint Trill-Federation science expedition. Delve into the world of the Trill in this suspenseful tale of tradition, independence, and survival. By an exciting mix of creators including Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Timothy Green II, Christina Rice, Andy Price, Jody Houser, and Hendry Prasetya.

Hawkins, Indiana u0013 where nothing is as it seems! On the surface, Hawkins seems like the kind of town where nothing bad could ever happen, but in the fall of ''83 it is anything but safe. When two friends head out into the woods with their rifles and a six-pack, the would-be hunters find themselves the prey of a nightmarish beast who has claimed the wilderness around town and everything inside it, including them. • Jody Houser returns to pen an anthology of spooky events woven into the larger tapestry of Netflix''s hit show Stranger Things.

The incredibly influential fantasy novel comes to comics! Fitz begins to settle into his new life in Buckkeep, though even here among new friends, stares and whispers haunt his every step. But the power growing within him is stirring, and Fitz will learn to have to control the ancient forces of his blood, or face certain destruction! The first comics installment of best-selling author Robin Hobbs''s Assassin''s Apprentice!

The incredibly influential fantasy novel comes to comics! Until recently, Fitz was only known as "boy." The bastard/illegitimate son of a powerful noble, Fitz is taken in by his uncle, Prince Verity, who prepares the boy for a journey to the capital to meet his royal grandfather. But Fitz is not a normal child. An ancient power stirs inside him, something that will change the destiny of the Six Duchies forever! The first comics installment of best-selling author Robin Hobb''s Assassin''s Apprentice! "Fantasy as it ought to be written." –George R.R. Martin

A massive collection of comics based on Netflix’s 80’s nostalgia-fueled Stranger Things. Sci-fi horror at its best including psychic kids, portals to parallel worlds, secret agents, and even slasher-flick style masked villains. Collects four full comics series: Stranger Things: The Other Side Stranger Things: Six Stranger Things: Into the Fire Stranger Things: Science Camp The Other Side follows Will Byers after he has been pulled into a mysterious nightmare realm. Isolated, disoriented and scared, he quickly realizes he isn’t alone—monsters lurk around every corner, and they are hunting him. Six dives into the lives of the psychic kids being held at the mysterious government lab in Hawkins, Indiana. Stripped of her name and left with nothing but the number six, clairvoyant teen Francine plots to break out however she can. She has seen a horrific glimpse into the future to come and wants to save as many people as she can. In Into the Fire, some of the teens who escaped find out that another of their number might yet still be alive and take off on a brutal journey where they must choose between vengeance and mercy all in the hopes of saving their friend from herself. In Science Camp, Dustin Henderson arrives at Camp Know Where anxious about spending the summer away from his friends. When a spooky masked figure starts making camp counselors disappear, he gathers a crew of fellow geeks to save their camp – and possibly their own lives! Featuring writing by Jody Houser with pencils by Stefano Martino, Edgar Salazar, and Ryan Kelly, Inks by Keith Champagne, and Le Beau Underwood, Colors by Lauren Affe, Marissa Louis, and Triona Farrell with lettering by Nate Piekos! Collects Stranger Things: The Other Side, Stranger Things: Six, Stranger Things: Into The Fire, and Stranger Things: Science Camp.

The third series of the celebrated Vox Machina Origins comics, from Critical Role and Dark Horse! Vox Machina enjoy a week in Westruun’s lap of luxury leading up to the Winter’s Crest Festival. But that costs coin, which has a bad habit of running out, so they join an underground fighting ring and bash their way to cash. Unfortunately, their ring-fighting turns out to be just a warm-up for a cold reality when a mysterious attack on Winter’s Crest festivities leaves the whole town magically frozen—including one of their own. Vox Machina will have to save the day again, against a much bigger foe than they first realized! Prepare for more misadventure with series III of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Olivia Samson, MSASSYK (Isola, Gotham Academy), Diana Sousa (Isola, Crowded) and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)! Collects Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins III #1–#6.