New Releases by Jody Houser

It?s here! The seismic final volume of X-O Manowar from New York Times best-selling writer and longtime scribe Robert Venditti (Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps) and extraordinary artists Robert Gill (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) Joe Bennett (52) and Roberto de la Torre (Daredevil), alongside an all-star battalion of writers and artists from across X-O Manowar?s landmark run ? now in deluxe, oversized hardcover! For centuries, the sacred X-O Manowar has stood unrivaled as the universe?s most powerful weapon. Today, will it equal Earth?s doom? An unthinkable alien race known only as The Torment has come to our world in search of the armor?s secrets. Now, they stand opposed by Aric of Dacia ? former slave, noble warrior, resolute king, and current master of the armor?s near-limitless capabilities. But are one man?and one weapon? enough to repel a force capable of leveling a thousand civilizations? A whole new era for X-O Manowar begins here?and you won?t believe what?s coming next! Collecting X-O MANOWAR #43?50, X-O MANOWAR: COMMANDER TRILL #0, X-O MANOWAR 2016 ANNUAL #1, BOOK OF DEATH: THE FALL OF X-O MANOWAR #1, and 4001 A.D.: X-O MANOWAR #1, along with more than 20 pages of rarely seen art and extras!

Exploding from the blockbuster DC Rebirth event and the smash-hit miniseries JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE ROAD TO REBIRTH puts you on the right path. New heroes. New villains. New challenges. The DC Universe has been reborn…and its most legendary team is about to follow suit. Backed by Batman, there’s a new Justice League of America-and it’s a diverse team that proves heroism can look like anything and anyone. THE ATOM: Physics student Ryan Choi is gifted with a brilliant mind-and cursed with crippling allergies and anxiety. But his first day at Ivy University will be his first step on a journey to the heart of the DCU… VIXEN: Business giant, fashion icon, social justice warrior-Mari McCabe is all these things and more. But her incredible powers aren’t all that have changed her life from what it once was… THE RAY: Imprisoned in darkness, Ray Terrill has been taught to believe he’s a dangerous freak. But he’s about to accept his true self and take his first step into the light… KILLER FROST: Caitlin Snow joined the Suicide Squad and lived to tell the tale. But joining the JLA won’t be easy with Amanda Waller blocking her path to justice… Along with new members Black Canary and the Main Man himself, Lobo, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ROAD TO REBIRTH is a must-have prelude to the all-new series from writers Steve Orlando (MIDNIGHTER) and Jody Houser (MOTHER PANIC). JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE ROAD TO REBIRTH is a great starting-point graphic novel! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: REBIRTH #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ATOM - REBIRTH #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: VIXEN - REBIRTH #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: RAY - REBIRTH #1 and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: KILLER FROST - REBIRTH #1.

Pain from the past! From Hollywood?s darkest shadows, an old enemy rises to extract revenge on Faith! A superhero?s work is never done?and, now, one of Faith?s former adversaries has returned for a fateful rematch that will put the life of Los Angeles? greatest hero into a tailspin. And when this familiar assailant finally shows their true face, will the high flying psiot have the strength to put them down for good? Ready your spoiler alerts because rising star rising star Jody Houser (Mother Panic) and acclaimed artists Joe Eisma (Archie) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) are going to pull the curtain on Faith?s most shocking adventure yet with the surprise moment of the year!

New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH, Green Lantern) and Valiant-exclusive sensations Pere P?rez (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and Clayton Henry (HARBINGER WARS) lead off a centuries-spanning look at X-O Manowar?s past, present? and future!? From the outcome of a bloodstained battle on the frontier of the Roman Empire that continues to be felt to this day, to the last days of Aric of Dacia and the future of the X-O Manowar armor all the way to the year 4001 A.D.! Then: The life and times of the unstoppable X-O Manowar loom large as a massive cast of rising stars and superstar talents ? including Amy Chu (Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death), Adam Gorham (DEAD DROP), Jody Houser (FAITH), Mike McKone (Teen Titans) and more ? come together for tales of Valiant?s most powerful hero?and his allies and foes alike! Collecting?X-O MANOWAR 2016 ANNUAL #1, BOOK OF DEATH: THE FALL OF X-O MANOWAR #1, and 4001 A.D.: X-O MANOWAR #1

Haunted heroics! Faith Herbert has lost many allies throughout her life? Her mother. Her father. Even a fellow Renegade. Despite this, Los Angeles? high-flying hero has always defined herself by more than tragedy. But what happens when Faith must literally confront the ghosts of her past? A mysterious force is wrenching the passed spirits of Faith?s most loved ones back from beyond the grave...and into our world to break her mind and spirit! Can Faith overcome her greatest fear?or will these ghosts soon make her one of their own? Jump on board the best-selling independent superhero series of 2016 right here as rising star Jody Houser (Mother Panic) and acclaimed artists Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) push Faith into the crosshairs of a frightful new foe!

A VALIANT ELECTION 2016 SPECIAL! A MAJOR COMICS MILESTONE!? On November 2nd, just days before Election Day 2016, legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere P?rez present history in the making with a presidential milestone like no other! Faith Herbert, star of the highest selling independent superhero debut of 2016, is a shining beacon of optimism in a challenging world. Her day job as a blogger and journalist is about to bring Faith face to face with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton?but its her daring alter ego as Los Angeles? leading superhero that will have to save the day when a new threat emerges to imperil a pivotal moment that has all of America watching! Also coming in the oversized, 48-page FAITH #5 election special: rising star Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn) joins the Faith creative team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and Marguerite Sauvage (Thor) as a brand new chapter of Faith?s life begins - and a threat that hits too close to home makes itself known! Plus: an exclusive prelude to HARBINGER RENEGADES #1 ? featuring the long-awaited return of Faith?s beloved superteam ? by writer Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and artist Colleen Doran (Amazing Spider-Man)!

Rocketing out of the pages of 4001 A.D...the present and future of ValiantÕs greatest heroes come together in four essential standalone chapters at the heart of the blockbuster comics event of the year! Blast two thousand years into the future as the never-before-told history of New JapanÕs dominion over Earth and the future fates of X-O Manowar, Bloodshot and Shadowman stand revealed. Then, witness the battle- scarred debut of the boldest new hero of this century or the next when War Mother makes her history-shattering debut! The future starts now as all-star writers Robert Venditti, Jeff Lemire, Jody Houser, Rafer Roberts, and Fred Van Lente join visionary artists Clayton Henry, Doug Braithwaite, Robert Gill, and Tomas Giorello to bring the Valiant Universe barreling into the 41st century! Collecting 4001 A.D.: X-O MANOWAR #1, 4001 A.D.: BLOODSHOT #1, 4001 A.D.: SHADOWMAN #1, and 4001 A.D.: WAR MOTHER #1.

IT?S HERE! THE GREATEST VALIANT MILESTONE OF ALL TIME! 64 MASSIVE PAGES!? For centuries, the sacred X-O Manowar armor has stood unrivaled as the universe?s most powerful weapon. Today, will it equal Earth?s doom? An unthinkable alien race known only as The Torment has come to our world in search of the armor?s secrets. Now, they stand opposed by Aric of Dacia ? former slave, noble warrior, resolute king, and current master of the armor?s near-limitless capabilities. But is one man?and one weapon?enough to repel a force capable of leveling a thousand civilizations? A whole new era for X-O Manowar begins here?and you won?t believe what?s coming next! From all corners, the Valiant Universe assembles to salute X-O Manowar?s unparalleled 56-issue run as Robert Venditti, Joe Bennett, and Roberto de la Torre declare ?LONG LIVE THE KING? with an oversized series finale for the ages! Plus: all-new, never-before-seen X-O Manowar tales and tributes from Jody Houser & Javier Pulido, Matt Kindt & Tomas Giorello, and Philip Tan, and special guest appearances from X-O Manowar?s own Cary Nord, Diego Bernard, Rafa Sandoval, Robert Gill, and more!

Valiant?s most-demanded hero steps out of HARBINGER?and into an all-new adventure! Orphaned at a young age, Faith Herbert ? a psionically gifted ?psiot? discovered by the Harbinger Foundation - has always aspired to greatness. But now this once ordinary teenager is taking control of her destiny and becoming the hard-hitting hero she?s always known she can be - complete with a mild-mannered secret identity, unsuspecting colleagues, and a day job as a reporter that routinely throws into her harms way! Well, at least she thought it would? When she?s not typing up listicles about cat videos, Faith makes a secret transformation to patrol the night as the City of Angels? own leading superhero ? the skysoaring Zephyr! But flying solo is going to be tougher than she ever thought when Zephyr uncovers a deep-rooted alien conspiracy. Two-bit burglars and car thieves are one thing, but when the world needs a hero to stave off a full-blown extraterrestrial invasion, will Faith find herself in over her head?or ready for her biggest challenge yet? Rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and explosive artists Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) pilot a new chapter for the high-flying hero that People Magazine calls ?a superhero we can all admire.? Collecting?FAITH (LIMITED SERIES) #1-4.

VALIANTÕS MOST DEMANDED HERO STEPS OUT OF HARBINGERÉAND INTO AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE! Orphaned at a young age, Faith Herbert Ð a psionically gifted ÒpsiotÓ discovered by the Harbinger Foundation - has always aspired to greatness. But now this once ordinary teenager is taking control of her destiny and becoming the hard-hitting hero sheÕs always known she can be - complete with a mild-mannered secret identity, unsuspecting colleagues, and a day job as a reporter that routinely throws into her harms way! Well, at least she thought it wouldÉ When sheÕs not typing up listicles about cat videos, Faith makes a secret transformation to patrol the night as the City of AngelsÕ own leading superhero Ð the skysoaring Zephyr! But flying solo is going to be tougher than she ever thought when Zephyr uncovers a deep-rooted alien conspiracy. Two-bit burglars and car thieves are one thing, but when the world needs a hero to stave off a full-blown extraterrestrial invasion, will Faith find herself in over her headÉor ready for her biggest challenge yet? Rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and explosive artists Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) pilot a new chapter for the high-flying hero that People Magazine calls Òa superhero we can all admire.Ó Collecting FAITH (LIMITED SERIES) #1-4.

A blood sacrifice is made, a war looms, and the Deadside?rises! In the synapse-shattering world of the future, witness the dawn of the dead?s greatest hero and the fate of a young girl who may be humanity?s only hope! As Rai leads a revolutionary insurrection against the forces of New Japan, the legendary hero called Shadowman returns to fight another day in the year 4001 A.D.! Valiant rising stars Jody Houser (FAITH), Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) reveal the dark side behind the 41st century?s coming conflict?and bring you the future of the Deadside today!

FAITH BEGINS! VALIANT?S MOST DEMANDED HERO STEPS OUT OF HARBINGER?AND INTO AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE! Orphaned at a young age, Faith Herbert ? a psionically gifted ?psiot? discovered by the Harbinger Foundation ? has always aspired to greatness. But now this once ordinary teenager is taking control of her destiny and becoming the hard-hitting hero she?s always known she can be ? complete with a mild-mannered secret identity, unsuspecting colleagues, and a day job as a reporter that routinely throws into her harms way! Well, at least she thought it would? When she?s not typing up listicles about cat videos, Faith makes a secret transformation to patrol the night as the City of Angels? own leading superhero ? the sky-soaring Zephyr! But flying solo is going to be tougher than she ever thought when Zephyr uncovers a deep-rooted alien conspiracy. Two-bit burglars and car thieves are one thing, but when the world needs a hero to stave off a full-blown extraterrestrial invasion, will Faith find herself in over her head?or ready for her biggest challenge yet? Rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and explosive artists Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) pilot a new chapter for Valiant?s high-flying hero right here in Faith?s first-ever limited series!

The Marvel super heroes make bullying a thing of the past! The Avengers have always stood up for those who cannot stand up for themselves, but this time they''re in for a bombastic adventure of the highest order! Plus: Swing along with Spidey and a gathering of his amazing friends as they take on this important social issue in the inimitable Mighty Marvel Manner! Featuring guest stars from across the Marvel Universe including Thor, Hercules, Daredevil and the Guardians of the Galaxy! Collecting Avengers: No More Bullying #1, Thor (1966) #356, Avengers Vs. #1, Amazing Spider-Man on Bullying Prevention, and material from Daredevil (2011) #28.

We all have a place where we belong. Featuring all-new stories from Howard Chaykin (American Flagg), Marc Guggenheim (Arrow), Chris Roberson & Dennis Culver (Edison Rex), Adam P. Knave (Amelia Cole), Jed Dougherty (World''s Finest), and many more! Proceeds benefit organizations including GLAAD, Prism Comics, and Stand For The Silent. Released by Northwest Press, which has been publishing quality LGBT-inclusive comics and graphic novels since 2010.