New Releases by Mac Walters

The champions of BioWare''s award winning series embark on thrilling interstellar expeditions through alien war and existential crisis, struggling for peace and fighting for the right to survive. Mass Effect''s vibrant world is teeming with conflict, and always on the edge of tipping into despair--but there are some who still struggle to maintain order in the chaos and secure the future of the galaxy. Join Liara as she teams up with the Drell Feron to recover the body of Commander Shepard from the Shadow Broker, uncover the origins of the Illusive Man in an epic tale of betrayal and discovery, and witness Aria defend the space station Omega from Cerberus forces, as well as the internal conflicts at Cerberus and the lives of the agents who serve it. Also included in this volume are collected stories of characters you love like Garrus, Tali''Zorah, and Wrex, and the series Discovery which follows the Turian soldier Tiran Kandros. This book compiles all of the Mass Effect comic book series in one affordable, accessible, and comprehensive format--a must buy for fans of the Mass Effect universe and BioWare. Collects Mass Effect: Redemption #1-4, Mass Effect: Evolution #1-4, Mass Effect: Invasion #1-4, Mass Effect: Homeworlds #1-4, Mass Effect: Foundation #1-13, and Mass Effect: Discovery #1-4.

La station spatiale Oméga est un lieu de vice dirigé d''une main de maître par l''Asari Aria T''loak. Mais c''est également un point d''entrée stratégique dans la Galaxie. Aussi, lorsqu''une attaque est violemment menée par un groupe pro-humain sous l''égide de l''Homme Trouble, Aria T''loak se montre encore plus impitoyable pour conserver et protéger sa station. Le combat ne fait que commencer...

PREQUEL TO BIOWARE''S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GAME! Haunted by the death of her grandmother and distraught from losing her position as a Sentinel—the protectors of the only home she''s ever known—Jani finds solace in stealing a Javelin exosuit and running away from Fort Tarsis. Her impulses lead her to the jungle, where a menacing threat awaits her. Alexander Freed (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and Mac Walters (Mass Effect: Foundation) expand the canon of BioWare''s latest video-game!

PREQUEL TO BIOWARE''S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GAME! When Kismet''s family is ambushed while traveling between settlements, the young boy is rescued by one of the exosuit-clad warriors known as Freelancers. Now an orphan, it''s up to him and his adoptive sister, Jani, to build a future for themselves--and humanity--on a planet filled with danger.

An original novel written by Hugo Award-winning author N. K. Jemisin and Mass Effect creative director Mac Walters Lieutenant Cora Harper joined the Systems Alliance to develop and enhance her powerful biotic talents. She was assigned to the asari commando unit Talein’s Daughters, where she honed her abilities to become a skilled and deadly huntress. Returning to Earth, Cora finds herself a stranger among other humans, and joins the Andromeda Initiative as Alec Ryder’s second-in-command. The mission will send 100,000 colonists on a one-way, 600-year-long journey into the unknown. When essential—and dangerous—tech is stolen, Cora is assigned to recover it before it can be used against the Initiative, and end the mission before it can begin.

La préquelle officielle du jeu vidéo à succès Mass Effect : Andromeda L''Initiative Andromeda a pour objectif d''expédier une flotte d''arches coloniale vers la galaxie d''Andromède, chacune transportant une race du Conseil. Lorsque des informations confidentielles sont dérobées par un mystérieux ennemi, Alec Ryder recrute le lieutenant Cora Harper afin de les retrouver avant qu''elles ne soient utilisées contre l''Initiative. Membre de l''unité d''élite asari des Filles de Talein, entraînée par Nisira T''Kosh elle-même, Harper est une combattante hors pair. Mais pour cette mission, elle ne pourra faire confiance à personne, pas même à Ryder. En cas d''échec, la mission Andromeda pourrait ne jamais parvenir à bon port.

Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters teams up with an all-star creative team, including John Jackson Miller, Omar Francia, Eduardo Francisco and more! This action-packed volume includes the first four story arcs of the Mass Effect comic book series Redemption, Evolution, Invasion and Homeworlds!

Written by Mass Effect 2 and 3 Lead Writer Mac Walters, Mass Effect: Foundation features the franchise''s most beloved characters in their most exciting, never-before-seen adventures, set during the events of BioWare''s ultra-hit science fiction masterpiece! Follow scientist and secret agent Mordin Solus as he decides the fate of a species. Watch master thief Kasumi Goto lose the love of her life. Witness mercenary Zaeed Massani take down an entire ship. Learn the truth about assassin Thane Krios''s tragic fall from grace. And finally, discover what the mysterious and powerful Illusive Man had to do with it all!

Written by the lead writer of the games, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3, Mac Walters, Mass Effect: Foundation features the franchise''s most beloved characters in their most exciting, never-before-seen adventures, set during the events of BioWare''s ultra hit science fiction trilogy! Follow Miranda Lawson and Jacob Taylor as they chase Commander Shepard to the lawless and dangerous Terminus Systems, where no training can prepare them for what they''ll find! Then, join the beautiful and cunning Agent Rasa as she hunts the lethal biotic powerhous, Jack, and crosses paths with the deadly master assassin, Thane Krios!

The explosive finale! Can Rasa outwit all of Cerberus and escape to live a life of freedom? Or will the Illusive Man tighten the noose around her neck? * Story by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! * Ties directly into the Citadel� DLC for _Mass Effect 3_! This is a confident, fun series that provides welcome insight into some dearly loved characters and if you''re a fan, this is an absolute must_�Scifi Now

_Mass Effect: Homeworlds_ returns with a brand-new tale of turian Garrus Vakarian, from Garrus''s _Mass Effect 3_ writer John Dombrow! Garrus has fought valiantly alongside Commander Shepard, but his time away from his home planet Palaven has seen crime and corruption take hold there, a contradiction that becomes clearer as he investigates the murder of a turian on Omega. Cutting to the heart of _Homeworlds_, Garrus must choose between fighting for the galaxy or protecting his home! *From _Mass Effect 3_ writers Mac Walters and John Dombrow! *Script by Jeremy Barlow (_Star Wars: Rebellion_)!

**The galaxy betrayed!** _Mass Effect: Homeworlds_ turns the focus onto Commander Shepard''s ally Tali''Zorah in a story from Tali''s _Mass Effect 3_ writer Patrick Weekes! On a mission to end her people''s generations-long exile, Tali uncovers the treachery of a central _Mass Effect_ figure and finds herself hunted by assassins. Fleeing to the Citadel for help, she instead encounters disgust and discrimination in the most "civilized" place in the galaxy! From _Mass Effect 3_ writers Mac Walters and Patrick Weekes! Script by Jeremy Barlow (_Star Wars: Rebellion_)! **The galaxy betrayed!**

Introducing Rasa, a mysterious agent working behind the scenes for the Illusive Man and his human-survivalist paramilitary group, Cerberus! First, learn how she began her life as a covert operative—then, follow her investigations and witness formative events in the lives of signature characters Urdnot Wrex, Ashley Williams, and Kaidan Alenko! Collects issues #1–#4 of the Foundation series. * From Mac Walters, lead writer of Mass Effect 2 and 3! * Art by Tony Parker and Mass Effect veteran Omar Francia! * Ties into the Mass Effect 3: Citadel DLC pack! * Return to the Citadel!

_Mass Effect 3_ lead writer Mac Walters kicks off a new series of single-issue stories featuring heroes and adventures essential to the story of BioWare''s latest blockbuster! Each issue will star one of the main characters of _Mass Effect 3_ in a story written by the BioWare writer who wrote that character in the gamebeginning with a Mac Walters-penned tale of brash young gun James Vega on Earth! _Mass Effect 3_ is the most anticipated game of 2012 at the Video Game Awards! "The book stays true to everything we know and love about the _Mass Effect_ games."VGChartz

The Illusive Man''s agents redouble their efforts to resurrect Shepard, and in doing so are led to the very model of a scientist salarianMordin Solus! * Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! * Ties directly into _Mass Effect 2_! * _Mass Effect 3_ was named Best RPG at the 2012 Spike VGAs!

Disgraced after the failure of her most recent mission, Cerberus agent Rasa receives a chance at redemption from the Illusive Man. But is it absolution she will find at the hands of the assassin Thane Kriosor damnation? * Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! * Ties directly into _Mass Effect 2_! Another great addition to the lore of _Mass Effect_.�EGM Now

When elite Cerberus agents are ordered to capture a powerful and dangerous rogue biotic, they are completely unprepared for the fury that is Subject Zero-better known as Jack! * Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! * A canonical entry in the _Mass Effect_ series, tying directly into _Mass Effect 2_! "It''s a whole new universe and I''m strapping myself in for the ride."Giant Fire Breathing Robot

_Mass Effect 2_ lead writer Mac Walters reveals humanity''s first wondrous and deadly excursion into the Milky Way, shedding light on the most mysterious figure in _Mass Effect_the Illusive Man! Whether born of human curiosity or arrogance, mankind''s first steps onto the galactic stage have ignited a war with the alien turians. Although the end of hostilities is in sight, one man''s fight is just beginning. It will take him far beyond the realms of human knowledge, into conflict with some of the most notorious villains in _Mass Effect_ in a story exclusive to these comics! The secret origin of the Illusive Man continues! Story by _Mass Effect 2_ lead writer Mac Walters! _Mass Effect_ and _Mass Effect 2_ are among the most acclaimed games of all time!

Jacob and Miranda''s mission takes a deadly turn as the duo find themselves in the gun sights of a vicious batarian warlord! _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_ lead writer Mac Walters continues the thrilling series set during the events of BioWare''s blockbuster science fiction trilogy! * A canonical entry into the _Mass Effect_ universe! * _Mass Effect 3_ was the winner of Best RPG at the 2012 Spike VGAs! "_Mass Effect_''s lead writer does it again in this next installment of the sci-fi franchise."-CultureMass

On the distant, lawless edge of the populated galaxy, Jacob Taylor and Miranda Lawson are sent to search for the body of the deceased Commander Shepard. Instead, they encounter a threat that could lead to their demise as well! * Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! * A canonical entry in the _Mass Effect_ series! * Ties directly into _Mass Effect 2_!

When Thane is given a chance at redemption, will he be able to overcome his blood-soaked past as a killer in order to have a chance at a new life? Join the universe''s greatest heroes on their untold adventures set during the events of BioWare''s blockbuster science fiction trilogy! * Story by the lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! The writing is spot on.�Unleash the Fanboy

These four essential stories from Walters and the writers of Mass Effect 3 star characters central to BioWare''s latest epic, including James Vega, Tali, Garrus, and Liara, in adventures that reveal their unbreakable connections to their homeworlds! Collects Mass Effect: Homeworlds #1–#4.

The deepest journey yet into the _Mass Effect_ universe continues, courtesy of _Mass Effect 2_ lead writer Mac Walters! With cowriter John Jackson Miller (_Star Wars: Knight Errant_), Walters tests the limits of human courage, ingenuity, and loyalty, as the Illusive Man finds himself far from home in an alien galaxy. As his eyes open to the secrets of the universe, the Illusive Man comes ever closer to his destiny as galactic power broker in this riveting science-fiction adventure! From _Mass Effect 2_ lead writer Mac Walters! IGN named _Mass Effect 2_ the greatest Xbox 360 game of all time! With unprecedented collaboration from BioWare, these comics are an essential, canonical part of the _Mass Effect_ epic! Dark Horse''s _Mass Effect: Redemption_ introduced characters crucial to BioWare''s _Lair of the Shadow Broker_ expansion for _Mass Effect 2_!

Space station Omega is under attack by bizarre creatures from the center of the galaxy! Aria T''Loak, pirate queen of Omega, leads the charge against the grotesque invaders, but when the true threat behind them is revealed, Aria is forced to regroup and form a new strategyor risk losing everything! An essential lead-in to _Mass Effect 3_! Preview _Mass Effect 3_ at MassEffect.com! Thank you to those who participated in the _Mass Effect_ Code Promo! The promotion has now ended, and participants will be receive codes via email no later than March 23rd. For more information about the promotion, please see our Blog post here: http://digital.darkhorse.com/blog/2012/mass-effect-code-promo/

An essential new story from the _Mass Effect 3_ universe! The Omega space station is the center of lawlessness in the galaxy, a den of vice ruled by the deadly asari Aria T''Loak. It is also a strategic foothold in a galaxy-wide power struggle, and when the station comes under attack from a new threat unleashed by the humanity-first organization Cerberus, Aria is forced to become more ruthless than ever to protect her homeand her dominion! Thank you to those who participated in the _Mass Effect_ Code Promo! The promotion has now ended, and participants will be receive codes via email no later than March 23rd. For more information about the promotion, please see our Blog post here: http://digital.darkhorse.com/blog/2012/mass-effect-code-promo/

Presenting two action-packed _Mass Effect_ stories, both written by _Mass Effect 3_ lead writer Mac Walters! Originally available only from _MySpace Dark Horse Presents_ and _USA Today_, these peeks into different corners of the _Mass Effect_ universe are now collected together for the special price of just $0.99! In "Incursion," _Mass Effect: Invasion_''s Aria faces an attack on Omega from the Collectors, and in "Inquisition," the Citadel''s Captain Bailey is tasked to uncover a traitor in the council''s midst! Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 3_! Reveals key moments from the _Mass Effect_ saga! This one-shot collection is exclusive to the Dark Horse Digital Store!

_Mass Effect: Redemption_''s Liara T''Soni returns to comics in a story by her _Mass Effect 3_ writer, Sylvia Feketekuty! Now controlling the resources of the Shadow Broker, Liara embarks on a galaxy-spanning mission to find information that can prevent the imminent Reaper attack. Her search turns up deadly secrets and brings her right to the beginning of BioWare''s latest blockbuster! * From _Mass Effect 3_ writers Mac Walters and Sylvia Feketekuty! * Art by _Mass Effect: Invasion_''s Omar Francia!

Mass Effect 2 & 3 lead writer Mac Walters returns with an essential story from BioWare''s massively anticipated video game Mass Effect 3! The Omega space station is the center of lawlessness in the galaxy, a den of vice ruled by the deadly asari Aria. It is also a strategic foothold in a galaxy-wide power struggle, and when the station comes under attack from a new threat unleashed by the humanity-first organization Cerberus, Aria is forced to become more ruthless than ever to protect her home—and her dominion! * An essential lead-in to the most anticipated game of 2012! * Over 7 million games sold! * Includes a story from Mac Walters previously only available online! "The book stays true to everything we know and love about the Mass Effect games." —VGChartz

Everything is on the line in this shocking conclusion! The surprise attack on space station Omega and its ruthless leader Aria T''Loak was only the beginning, and now Aria has been shown a bigger picture that puts the entire galaxy at risk. With the battle for Omega continuing, can Aria save her empireand what role will she play in the greater war to come? Thank you to those who participated in the _Mass Effect_ Code Promo! The promotion has now ended, and participants will be receive codes via email no later than March 23rd. For more information about the promotion, please see our Blog post here: http://digital.darkhorse.com/blog/2012/mass-effect-code-promo/

The Omega space station has fallen, and Aria, Omega''s pirate queen, is on the run from an enemy greater than anything she''s ever faced before. Learning that the battle is merely the first skirmish in a war that will reshape the galaxy, Aria must retake Omega and lead a new charge to save her empire! _Mass Effect 3_ lead writer Mac Walters continues building momentum toward the _Mass Effect_ saga''s most powerful chapter! An essential lead-in to _Mass Effect 3_! Thank you to those who participated in the _Mass Effect_ Code Promo! The promotion has now ended, and participants will be receive codes via email no later than March 23rd. For more information about the promotion, please see our Blog post here: http://digital.darkhorse.com/blog/2012/mass-effect-code-promo/