Most Popular Books by Jody Houser

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

The comics based on the hit Netflix series delve into B-movie horror nostalgia when Dustin goes to summer camp, confronts a sinister figure in an Albert Einstein mask, and joins forces with Suzie to solve mysterious disappearances. Dustin arrives at Camp Know Where to navigate the new social hierarchy without the support of his Hawkins adventuring party. While also faced with nerdy bullies, a new menace haunts the young scientists and camp counselors. A mysterious figure with sinister intent arrives to disrupt the serene woodland scene. When camp counselors start to disappear, the solution won''t take rocket science, but Dustin will have to get on the same wavelength as Suzie and the other campers before tensions reach a boiling point. Writer Jody Houser (Critical Role, Stranger Things: Into the Fire) returns with Edgar Salazar and Keith Champagne (Stranger Things: SIX) to create a new miniseries in the Stranger Things universe, taking place between seasons two and three of the hit Netflix show. Collects Stranger Things: Science Camp #1-#4.

Step one: find a nymph heart. In order to save Grog, Vox Machina splits up to find the rare ingredients that will stop the lich Drath Mephruhn from returning. But nymphs are dangerous, scarce, and not particularly fond of giving up their hearts to adventurers, so the odds aren''t good for Vex, Vax, Trinket, and Grog as they enter the wintery Frostweald in search of the only nymph left in Tal''Dorei. But hey, since when have poor odds stopped Vox Machina?

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.

A nightmare dressed like a daydream! A young girl?s soul hangs in the balance as Faith Herbert and Doctor Mirage take on the terrifying demon Belu, who seeks to break through the Dreamside barrier into our world! Will Faith find it in herself to reignite her dream of becoming a hero ? or will humanity be doomed to sleepless nights forever?

Collects Star Wars: Age Of Republic u0097 Count Dooku, Darth Maul, General Grievous, Jango Fett And Material From Star Wars: Age Of Republic Special. This is the Age of Star Wars u0097 an epic series of adventures that unite your favorite characters from all three trilogies! And weu0092re bringing on the bad guys u0097 shining a light on the Old Republicu0092s darkest figures, starting with Darth Maul! A living weapon of rage, Maul lurks in Coruscantu0092s shadows waiting to strike against the Jedi Order! But the bloodthirsty Sith Lord questions his methodically plotting masteru0092s wishes. Could Maul have walked another path, or was he always fated to follow this dark road? Meanwhile, Count Dooku begins laying the groundwork for the conniving Darth Sidious! The fearsome separatist General Grievous strikes! Jango Fettu0092s reputation as the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy precedes him as he joins a crew for what seems like a simple job. And delve deep into the dark side with Asajj Ventress!

This anthology comic series is based on Halo Wars 2, the real-time strategy video game from 343 Industries, which features the new ruthless villain in the Halo franchise, Atriox, whose defiance of the alien collective known as the Covenant is unmatched. Atriox, the legendary Brute who questioned the Great Journey and the will of the Prophets as he watched his comrades die for their cause. Atriox, who created the faction known across the universe as the Banished! The story of Atriox, his rise to power, his contempt for the Covenant and the formation of the Banished is told across this five-chapter anthology featuring characters and stories from Halo Wars 2.This collects stories by acclaimed comics creators Cullen Bunn, Jody Houser, John Jackson Miller, Alex Irvine, Josan Gonzalez, Jonathan Wayshak, Eric Nguyen and Hayden Sherman.

Fitz discovers that his classes under the tyrannical Galen are even more taxing than anticipated. With Galen pushing the students to the limit, who will hold strong and who will break hangs over the group. When the class is thrust further into learning The Skill, a showdown between Fitz and Galen seems imminent. • Robin Hobb''s comic adaptation!

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!

Months have passed since Eleven defeated the Mindflayer by closing a gate to the Upside Down—saving her friends and probably the world. Life is rapidly changing for the young group of friends and despite all they have been through they are finding time to play D&D again. This time, new members are joining the party.

Valiant?s blockbuster summer event soars into the time stream! Faith Herbert and Neela Sethi, Timewalker?s first attempt at saving time from being unwritten has failed...which means it?s time to rewind the clocks and start all over again! But this time, Faith is taking a new approach with a whole new team of heroes to help save the day! But will these new recruits be the key to saving all of time from a calculating A.I. foe, or is history doomed to repeat itself with a failure of incalculable proportions? Try, try again with acclaimed writer Jody Houser (FAITH, Star Wars: Rogue One) and comics legend Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider- Man, FF) as they take Valiant?s spectacular epic for the ages from the top, and fly Faith headfirst into her wildest adventure yet!

Writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic, Faith) and artist Gabriel Guzmán (Mass Effect, Star Wars) join forces for StarCraft, a new series further exploring the expansive universe of Blizzard''s hit video game. Seen from the point of view of a young, inexperienced engineer, a group of terran space scavengers hope to pull off the job of their lifetimes, ignoring a recent United Earth Directorate treaty to pillage a derelict protoss ship. The scavengers'' dangerous plan is compounded by the fact that the protoss ship is in a decaying orbit above a backwater planet. If their time doesn''t run out and Dominion police forces don''t bust them, will protoss or zerg factions in the outer rim find and execute them?

What dreams may come? Welcome to the Dreamside, a magical realm where oddities dwell and imaginations thrive. But is this unusual new paradise truly all that it seems on the surface? Together, Faith and Doctor Mirage are about to find that behind the frills and fantasy, there may lurk nightmares?and they?re hunting for Animalia! Don?t stray too far from the light, because Eisner-nominated writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic) and rising star MJ Kim (FAITH?S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1) are conjuring up some truly terrifying scares for Valiant?s highest-soaring hero!

Jyn Erso a toujours souhaité se tenir le plus loin possible de la guerre entre l''Empire et la Rébellion. Mais Galen, son père, est l''ingénieur qui a conçu la nouvelle arme de l''Empire, l''Étoile de la Mort. La Rébellion a besoin de l''aide de la jeune femme et Jyn n''a plus le choix : elle va devoir prendre position. Jody Houser (Faith) et Emilio Laiso (Civil War II: Gods of War) signent l''adaptation en comics du premier film spin-off de la saga Star Wars et profitent de l''occasion pour y ajouter des scènes inédites.

In the second installment of Assassin’s Apprentice, Fitz is given a mission to infiltrate a nobleman’s estate for signs of treason, the kingdom is plagued by Red-Ship Raiders, and the fate of the realm hinges on Fitz’s choices. Tensions rise, and a determined stranger’s arrival adds to the uncertainty. When King Shrewd decides that Fitz must learn The Skill, the harsh training of the Skillmaster Galen will bring Fitz to a breaking point. Fitz’s journey of resilience and self-doubt takes an emotional toll, while Burrich and Molly offer support. Dark Horse Comics is proud to present part 2 of Robin Hobb''s Assassin''s Apprentice! Collects Assassin''s Apprentice II #1–#6.

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.

ALL-NEW SERIES! Faith enters a realm previously unseen! Even before Faith Herbert, AKA Zephyr, gained the power of flight, joined the Harbinger Renegades, and soared through the skies of the Valiant Universe, deep down she was always a hero at heart. But what?s a hero to do in the face of a foe that exists only in nightmares? Face them head-on, of course! To protect the dreams of her teammate, Animalia, Faith must venture into a fantastical new realm the likes of which we?ve never seen?and she?ll need some help from the world?s premiere parapsychologist, Dr. Mirage, to make it back with her subconscious mind still intact! This fall, uncover the secrets of the Dreamside as writer extraordinaire Jody Houser (FAITH,?Star Wars: Thrawn) and rising star MJ Kim (FAITH?S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1) continue the adventures of the high-flying icon?that Uproxx calls ?A joy to read!?

Because you demanded it?The high-flying hero that captured the imagination of the world is back with a colossal new comics milestone! In a city under siege by robots, aliens, monsters, and even worse? celebrities, there is only one woman the people of Los Angeles can count on: the stratospheric superhero called Faith! Aspiring reporter by day and dedicated crime-fighter by night, Faith has tackled every obstacle in her path with confidence ? like those crushing deadlines at work, the long-distance boyfriend half a world away, and the missing back issues that plague her comics collection! But, unbeknownst to her, Faith is about to collide with the one force she never saw coming: an up-and-coming super-villain bent on snuffing her out once and for all! But who is lurking behind the mask of her new foe?and could they just be the one person capable of rendering Faith powerless? Faith?s headline-grabbing adventures continue here as breakout writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and sensational artists Pere P?rez (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) deliver the next high-flying chapter to the all-new ongoing series read ?round the world! Collecting FAITH (ONGOING SERIES) #1?4.

The final countdown! Bloodshot was a bust? Divinity didn?t work? Ninjak was nixed? No matter which of the Valiant Universe?s greatest heroes she recruits to her aid, Faith still can?t save the time stream! With time literally running out all around her, does L.A.?s sky-soaring superhero have what it takes to defend the entire universe?or will the secret key to saving existence itself come from the most darkest and most unexplored avenue of all? Eisner Award nominee Jody Houser (FAITH) is joined by Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (X-O MANOWAR) to bring Valiant?s spectacular standalone event to an unfathomable finale...and when the clock reaches zero, no amount of time travel can ever undo the damage done!

Fitz’s story continues as Chade returns with a quest involving a confusing and dubious ransom. As danger continues to surround the young apprentice, his skills will be tested. Iron on steel, Fitz’s test will prove his ability and the realm depends on it. Can Fitz do what needs to be done?

Not so long ago, the Tenth Doctor and companion Martha were attacked by the menacing Weeping Angels – aliens that feed off the potential energy of their victims’ lost future by stranding them in the past. Now, the Thirteenth Doctor and fam travel to 1969 to a party at Woodstock! Or so they think…

Comics! Cosplay! Crime! This comic book convention isn?t what it appears to be... ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? From all across the world, fans have flocked to California?s biggest comics convention...but they never expected to see real-life superheroes duking it out! When fandom?s most important event becomes an all-out super-powered melee, can Faith ?Zephyr? Herbert and her crossbow-wielding boyfriend, Obadiah Archer, prevent a gang of diabolical con-crashers from turning thousands of spectators into victims of the most brazen caper in comic book history? If Faith has her way, these back-issue bandits will be going behind bars when breakout writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic) and acclaimed artists Pere Perez (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) deliver an all-access pass to the high-stakes super-showdown of the fall!

Faith Herbert? Prisoner of the Hollywood Hills!? Trapped with no aid in sight, Faith is coming face to face with her very-first supervillain! LA?s own sky-soaring hero always wanted to be like the comic book characters that inspired her...but is she ready to deal with the consequences of being a bonafide superhero? And, as if a new arch-nemesis weren?t enough, a shadowy figure is closing in on Faith?s secret identity! How?s that for a cliffhanger?! Faith?s headline-grabbing adventures continue here as breakout writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and sensational artists Pere P?rez (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) deliver the next high-flying chapter to the all-new ongoing series read ?round the world!

In a twist of fate, the Tenth Doctor and the Thirteenth Doctor were brought together to face off against their deadly enemies. Unfortunately, the universe doesn’t quite like the idea of a Time Lord meeting up with their past or future self – the consequences of such a paradox could cause a reality-altering shift that destroys the entire universe! Lucky for them it all worked out, until the Tenth Doctor was pulled into an impossible Time Vortex…

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.

The five-year mission may be over, but now it’s time for the next adventure to begin. Join the crew of the Enterprise for the end of an old chapter and the beginning of a new. This special, oversized epilogue from the entire Year Five writing team bridges the gap between the end of the five-year mission and the beginning of Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

Supergirl…the Infected! In protecting Superman, Supergirl becomes infected by a virus created by the Batman Who Laughs, turning her into the twisted Dark Multiverse version of herself. Batman and Superman enlist the help of Wonder Woman to bring Kara back peacefully, but is it too late to save her? And if Supergirl is able to return to her old self, can she hope to redeem herself after putting Smallville in danger? Collects Supergirl #34-42, Supergirl Annual #2, and a story from Superman: Leviathan Rising Special #1.

The Man of Steel’s greatest villains react to the biggest news to ever rock the DC Universe. Lex Luthor, Mongul, Toyman, The Joker, and more of the world’s greatest villains must come to grips with how the world changes now that the truth has been revealed by Superman. Some of comics’ most unique and creative voices unite to tell a story that changes all the rules.

There''s a new vigilante on the streets of Gotham City, and she''s got her own brand of violent justice. Enter Mother Panic! By day, Violet Paige is a celebutante with a bad attitude and a temper to match, whom no one suspects of having anything lying beneath the surface of her outrageous exploits. But Violet isn''t just another bored heiress in the upper echelons of Gotham City''s elite. Motivated by her traumatic youth, Violet seeks to exact vengeance on her privileged peers as the terrifying new vigilante known only as Mother Panic. Collects issues #1-6 of this new series!

The Doctor and his travelling companion Alice Obiefune never look for trouble… but somehow it always seems to find them. Most recently, they battled their way out of a reality created to entrap them, and even successfully raised the potentially-genocidal tree creature known as the Sapling into a fully-functional, non-murderous adult, through the power of their joint example. Now it’s time for a little jaunt through time, purely as tourists. Surely nothing can go wrong…

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!

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.

ufeffBestselling comics writer Jody Houser and fan-favorite artists Rachael Stott and Enrica Eren Angiolini team up to launch the Doctor and her friends into a whole new universe of unforgettable adventures. This first collection of the Thirteenth Doctor’s comic book series sees the newest incarnation of the Doctor, along with her new companions – Graham, Yaz and Ryan – train-blazing through time tackling vile villains, avoiding an intergalactic alien civil war, uncovering the truth behind a secret human time travel experiment, and doing battle with an alien hoarder obsessed with amassing the greatest treasure in the history of the universe! With this new Doctor in charge, one thing’s for certain: there’s never a dull moment or a second to spare, even if you’re a Time Lord. Collects Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #1-4 “Highly recommended…Bold, sassy, intelligent, and accessible to new fans. 5 out of 5.” – Geeky Syndicate “Rachael Stott’s artwork is excellent, bringing Jodie Whittaker’s mannerisms to life in startling detail. Remarkable. 9 out of 10.” – SciFi Bulletin “The kind of comic we need right now.” – Rogues Portal

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.

When Will Byers finds himself in the treacherous Upside Down, he discovers he''s not alone. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.