New Releases by Mairghread Scott

THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED IN THE FINAL CHAPTER OF THE FANTASY YA TRILOGY! When AellaÕs aunt steals Xir away, Aella loses the source of her power...and her best friend. Now, Aella must decide who she is and what she stands for. Will Aella be able to rally unlikely allies against an all-powerful enemy as family turns to foe, or will her world cease to exist as she knows it? Acclaimed creators MAIRGHREAD SCOTT (NetflixÕs Dragon Age: Absolution , MarvelÕs Guardians of the Galaxy and PABLO TUNICA ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles conclude their high fantasy on the high seas YA epic in SEA SERPENTÕS HEIR BOOK THREE: QUEEN OF MERCY .

Based on the global sensation Magic: The Gathering card game, this deluxe hardcover edition is the first of two volumes collecting the entirety of BOOM! Studios MAGIC comics–the longest continuous run of Magic comics stories ever–plus extras in a premium format for collectors! Across the vast Multiverse, only Planeswalkers, those gifted with a “spark,” can tap into the raw power of Magic and travel across realms. Three Planeswalkers from rival guilds in the city world of Ravnica–Ral Zarek, Vraska, and Kaya–band together to investigate a cult intending to restore the ancient being Marit Lage to full power. To prevent Lage’s influence from driving every world in the Multiverse to madness and death, many Planeswalkers must fight together, but only one will make the ultimate sacrifice! The powerful avatar Marit Lage’s incursion was a distraction from the machinations of an evil in their midst. The metal mage Tezzeret learned of a Planeswalker whose powers could amplify magic, Isona Maive. Though the necromancer Liliana Vess tried to mentor her, Maive fell under Tezzeret’s control. After infiltrating the guilds of Ravnica, Tezzeret plans to use the resources of the Ecumenopolis to bend powerful sites of magic across the Multiverse--and Maive--to his ultimate goal: casting the Elderspell and becoming a god. Chandra Nalaar, Garruk Wildspeaker, and Niko Aris join the Ravnican planeswalkers to call for more allies and stop Tezzeret, whatever the cost. Included within are the main series by writer Jed MacKay (Moon Knight, Avengers), and artist Ig Guara (Silk), as well as tie-ins by writer Mairghread Scott (Batgirl, Dragon Age: Absolution,Transformers) and artists French Carlomagno and Fabiana Mascolo. Collects Magic #1-12, Magic: Master of Metal #1, and Magic: Hidden Planeswalker #1-4.

For fans of Nimona and Teen Titans: Raven! The high-fantasy, high-seas adventure continues! Aella sets sail with her mother’s pirate crew on a quest for revenge. As more secrets about her origin are revealed, Aella begins to embrace her dangerous and powerful dark side, leading her down a path from which there may be no return…The acclaimed YA fantasy trilogy continues from the powerhouse team of MAIRGHREAD SCOTT (Dragon Age: Absolution, Guardians of the Galaxy) and PABLO TUNICA (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

"Enchanting, and dreamy. This book feels like a mash up between Hayao Miyazaki and Guillermo del Toro with its heart, mystery, and adventure." - TILLIE WALDEN (Spinning, On A Sunbeam, CLEMENTINE) " The high-fantasy, high-seas adventure continues! Aella begins to embrace her dark side as she sets sail with her mother''s old crew to discover the secret of where she comes from... The acclaimed YA fantasy graphic novel trilogy continues in this new chapter from the superstar team of Mairghread Scott (Star Wars: Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Pablo Tunica (TMNT Universe).

For teenage Aella, growing up is hard. Even harderwhen you find out that you''re the reincarnation of an ancient sea serpent that''sdestined to destroy the world, in a graphic novel trilogy from acclaimedcreators Mairghread Scott and PabloTunica. THE END OF THE WORLD ISCOMING. For Aella, life on Kinamen Isle isone of boredom. Spending her days fishing and minding her aunts, she dreams oflife beyond the horizon. Everything changes,however, when she awakens an ancient evil within herself as it''s revealed thatshe''s the reincarnation of Xir, the serpent that almost destroyed the world.Worse yet, a fanatical religious organization has arrived on Kinamen Isle insearch of Xir. As Aella is forced to fightfor her life, she''ll discover that her entire world is not what it seems. Heraunts know more than they let on and what exactly does the infamous Pirate Queenwant with Aella? From the team of MairghreadScott (Star Wars: Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Pablo Tunica (TMNTUniverse) comes an extraordinary tale of growing up and changing yourfate.

What if you were destined to destroy the world? For Aella, life on Kinamen Isle is completely boring. She dreams of life beyond the horizon even as she spends her days fishing and minding her aunts. Everything changes, however, when she awakens an ancient evil within herself: Xir, the serpent that almost destroyed the world. Worse yet, a fanatical religious organization has arrived on Kinamen Isle to destroy Xir. As Aella is forced to fight for her life, she’ll discover that her entire world is not what it seems. Her aunts know more than they let on—and what exactly does the infamous Pirate Queen want with Aella, anyway? From the team of MAIRGHREAD SCOTT (Star Wars: Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy) and PABLO TUNICA (TMNT Universe) comes an extraordinary tale of growing up and changing your fate.

Final volume! This deluxe hardcover collects the conclusion of Tom King’s acclaimed Batman run, including the “The Fall and the Fallen” and “City of Bane” story arcs. Collects Batman #70-85, Batman Annual #4, and Batman Secret Files #2.

Presenting the final phase of IDW''s Transformers universe in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series! The fate of Cybertron lies in the hands of Starscream and Windblade as each tries to win allies and support for control over the Council of Worlds. After the costly victory against the Titans, Iacon is in shambles and Starscream finds himself on shakier ground than ever. The key to his political (and likely literal) survival rests in the outcome of a very unlikely event: the trial of the Council’s first official war criminal–Chromia of Caminus! Revolution is over—but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As Optimus Prime pulls Earth into the larger universe, he’s painted a target on it… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew-shaped craft drills into our world! Plus, follow the adventures of the crew of the Lost Light! In the aftermath of Revolution, Rodimus and his crew are stranded with no ship–and no hope of escape! Collects Transformers: Till All Are One issues #9–12 by Mairghread Scott and Sara Pitre-Durocher, Transformers: Optimus Prime issues #1–6 by John Barber, Kei Zama, and Alex Milne, and Transformers: Lost Light issues #1–7 by James Roberts and Jack Lawrence.

Discover new worlds with Science Comics! Readers can''t get enough of this nonfiction graphic novel series, so we''re delivering three fan-favorite titles in an attractive and affordable boxed set! This deluxe boxed set includes a full-color, double-sided Science Comics poster as well as three fan-favorite titles: Science Comics: Solar System, Science Comics: The Brain, and Science Comics: Robots and Drones.

Presenting the final phase of IDW''s Transformers universe in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series! The Revolution begins here! Explosions rip across Earth--and all signs of blame point to OPTIMUS PRIME and the TRANSFORMERS! G.I. JOE refuses to go quietly however--and they assemble heroes big enough to stop the invaders! ACTION MAN and M.A.S.K. fight for humanity as well--but where do ROM and the MICRONAUTS stand? Plus, a wave of undead TITANS threatens Cybertron! Starscream will need more than secret police to stop the oncoming horde, but the Fearless Leader finds himself short on friends and firepower. Who can be called upon--and why aren''t they stepping up to the plate? Collects Revolution issues #0-5; the Transformers: Till All Are One, Transformers, Action Man, and Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Revolution one-shots; Transformers: Till All Are One issues #5-8; and Revolutionaries issues #1-4.

Presenting IDW''s Transformers comics in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series! All Hail Optimus! Backed by an army of zealous followers, Optimus Prime declares Earth to be a part of Cybertron''s Council of Worlds--but the Decepticons and the people of Earth won''t take it lying down! Meanwhile, on Cybertron Starscream rules. He and Windblade vie for control of the Council of Worlds, each aligning themselves with as many long-lost colonies as they can. But Starscream''s secret police keep increasing the tension and destablizing the fragile peace that has been established. All of this leads to one momentous event--Titans Return! Collects Transformers #51-57, Transformers: Till All Are One #1-4, Titans Return #1, and Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #56-57.

INTO EVERY GENERATION A SLAYER IS BORN Before Buffy, the world has been protected by Chosen Ones with the strength and spirit to fight evil in every form it takes. For the first time ever, discover the untold origin stories of some of the most important Slayers in history from all around the world...and the secret that changes everything you ever thought you knew about Buffy! Acclaimed creators including award-winner Nilah Magruder (Marvel Rising), Mairghread Scott (Batgirl), Celia Lowenthal (Over The Garden Wall: Hollow Town), Alexa Sharpe (Rolled and Told) and more join forces to reveal the Slayers of times past - and how they forever change Buffy’s future. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chosen Ones #1 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Every Generation #1.

The Emerald Archer''s world will be forever changed with a mystery six months in the making as the box that could destroy the Justice League is opened! But first Ollie will have to keep villains at bay, including Count Vertigo and Parasite! Is he throwing himself into the hero game because of a death wish? Not if Black Canary has anything to say about it. Collects issues #39-42 and #48-50.

Neue Storyline, neuer Dress, neues Kreativteam! Barbara Gordon wacht als Batgirl über Gotham City und Burnside. Dabei trifft sie auf Two-Face und dem Kunstdieb Grotesque und gerät ins Visier der Polizei, die Batgirl für eine Mörderin hält. Dabei ist doch ihr Bruder James der Killer in der Familie ...

Presenting IDW''s Transformers comics in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series! It''s everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. On Eukaris, the colonists are more than just robots in disguise--they''re whole new breeds of TRANSFORMERS! But while Windblade and Starscream struggle to gain allies on this brave new world, an ancient power seeks to force them off the planet! Plus, Windblade and Chromia team up with Arcee to put an end to the menace of the COMBINER WARS--but will they end each other first?! In Sins of the Wreckers, the Autobot strategist Prowl is missing, drawn into a familiar web of vengeance and manipulation. The Autobots'' darkest secrets are about to be exposed by their greatest human ally. And, the crew of the Lost Light are caught off guard when a dead friend appears out of the blue. But there''s no time for a happy reunion: someone else has found his way onto the ship--someone with the power to tear the crew apart. Collects issues #44-45 of The Transformers series, issues #45-49 of More Than Meets The Eye, issues #6-7 of Windblade, the Sins of the Wreckers mini-series, the Combiner Hunters one-shot, and the Holiday Special.

It''s Batgirl for Congress! Not to mention masked assassins and awkward exes! Barbara Gordon volunteers to campaign for an up-and-coming reformer candidate who wants to take on the GCPD. That puts Barbara in a tough spot against her father-police commissioner James Gordon. Plus, the Terrible Trio strike! Collects Batgirl #30-36.

The holidays are just around the corner-and what better way to celebrate than with the heroes (and villains!) of the DC Universe! This new stocking stuffer collects DC’S NUCLEAR WINTER SPECIAL #1, HARLEY QUINN #55 and a story from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1.

“City of Bane” is upon us! Bane’s conquering Gotham City, but he’s not doing it alone. In this Secret Files issue, read about Bane and his cabal: The Joker, the Riddler, Hugo Strange and the Psycho-Pirate. Brutal stories of madness, murder and hatred done by some of comics’ greatest talents!

At the urging of Aztek, Diana and Artemis join her for a trip to Mexico, but there’s no sightseeing on the agenda. Instead, they must rescue a long-lost Amazon who’s being held captive by rogue deity Tezcatlipoca, who’s trying to break into our world. Can these three heroes save the missing Amazon, stop a raging god and not kill one another in the process? Find out in these stories from WONDER WOMAN #51-55, JUSTICE LEAGUE GIANT #1-2 and WONDER WOMAN 75TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1.

Presenting IDW''s Transformers comics in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series! It''s everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. The Autobots and Decepticons'' uneasy peace is threatened by the flames of war! Starscream, ruler of Cybertron, makes contact with Windblade''s homeworld--and the only defense against a new Cybertronian Empire is the Combiners--multiple Cybertronians joining together into huge, dangerous forms! Collects Transformers issues #39-43, More Than Meets The Eye issues #41-44, and Windblade Volume 2 issues #1-5.

After BatgirlÕs discovery of the Terrible TrioÕs bid to control the Gotham underworld, sheÕs immediately off to investigateÑstarting with the groupÕs muscleÉthe Shark! Can Babs use her wits to survive a showdown with this bro turned bruiser? Or is he just a warm-up for the battle to come against this band of wild criminals?

During a high-speed chase with the murderous Grotesque, the villain hits Batgirl with a souped-up stun gun that fries the device implanted in her spine. (That thing that helps her, you know, walk and be Batgirl?) Babs finds herself in for a whole new world of hurt now that old wounds have been opened upÑand so does Grotesque. Collects BATGIRL #26-29 and ANNUAL #2 plus a story from BATGIRL #25.

When Barbara Gordon confronts her father about James Jr.Õs return to Gotham City, the stress between them causes the two to finally break apart. As a result, Babs has to move into her own apartmentÉbut her celebration is cut short when her check bounces! Batgirl returns to Burnside to find out if you really can go home againÑspoiler alert: you canÕt when the Terrible Trio has taken over!

ItÕs Election Day in Gotham City and Barbara Gordon is running ragged on both ends as she tries to balance campaigning for her new boss with keeping the peace as a superhero. Could the sudden appearance of her murderous brother, James Jr., push her over the edge?

Coming to you live from Gotham City! The peopleÕs-choice congressional candidate Luciana Alejo is all set to give a televised interview that could secure her victory, but the Cormorant is ready to silence her for good. Can Batgirl protect the candidate without making her alter ego, Barbara Gordon, lose her campaign job in the process?

In this issue, itÕs Batgirl for Congress! Plus, masked assassins and awkward exes! Barbara Gordon volunteers to campaign for an up-and-coming reformer candidate who wants to take on the GCPD. That puts Barbara in a tough spot against her fatherÑpolice commissioner James Gordon. And just when things couldnÕt get any more awkward, a former flame reenters BarbaraÕs life. Personal angst and a masked super-villain hunting a mystery target. ItÕs gonna be a long day, Babs.

You can take the Batgirl out of Gotham City, but you canÕt take Gotham out of the Batgirl! Politics gets personal as the race for Congress in Gotham City heats up, leading to civil unrest in BarbaraÕs new neighborhoodÑas a new villain begins to make themselves known!

In the finale of ÒArt of the Crime,Ó Batgirl may have uncovered GrotesqueÕs real plot, but that only means she knows the real danger that faces Jim Gordon and the GCPD! Can Barbara take down Grotesque before he pulls off a massive heist and ruins the GCPDÕs rep in the process? Maybe, but it wonÕt be a paint-by-numbers job!

Even millennial superheroes are moving back in with their parents! While recovering from the injuries she suffered battling Grotesque, Barbara GordonÕs been living with her police commissioner dad while she recuperates. To get Barbara out of her funk, Jim Gordon hires her to do some I.T. grunt work at the GCPD. Unfortunately, he just gave full security clearance to one of the best hackers on the planet! Batgirl now has access to the police database in hopes of capturing GrotesqueÉwho also seems to be using the database as well! Is this an inside job?

You canÕt go home again. But thatÕs just where Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl, is forced to go when the chip granting her mobility keeps shorting out in the aftermath of her clash with Grotesque. Will Commissioner Gordon drive Babs totally bonkers with his bedside manner? Or will the malfunctioning tech impact more than just her legs? Plus, whatÕs the deal with killer art critic Grotesque and his murderous new M.O.? ItÕs all in part two of ÒArt of the Crime.Ó