New Releases by Richard Pini

Schnitter und seine Freunde haben sich in einem Wald niedergelassen. Doch ihr Friede ist nur von kurzer Dauer: Aroree, Handlangerin von Winnowill, findet die Elfen und entführt Tauglanz'' Baby Windkind! Es bleibt ihnen keine andere Wahl ... Sie müssen Aroree folgen, und zwar zu keiner anderen als Winnowill!

Schnitter und Himmelweis haben ein neues Ziel: den verbotenen Wald, in dessen düstere Untiefen sich niemand wagt. Doch was sie entdecken, ist keineswegs düster: Kleine geflügelte Wesen beschützen ihr Zuhause und stiften mit ihren Verpuppungs- und Webkünsten unbedacht Chaos! Die Freunde müssen vorsichtig sein, denn sich auszuruhen bedeutet, eingewebt zu werden ...

For generations, the elves sought a safe haven against all who would do them harm. But the dream that Chief Cutter and his Wolfriders fought and died for may be the very thing destroying them. The skills that helped them survive the harsh world are fading, and the growing threat of a tyrant obsessed with exterminating all elves makes for a disastrous brew that must surely boil over. * Winner of the Golden Pen Award from the Young Adult Advisory Committee! * An oversized prologue to the Elfquest: The Final Quest series! * Marking thirty years of Elfquest action and adventure! "One of the most important works in American Fantasy."American Library Association "Wendy Pini is probably the most influential female cartoonist of a generation."Ninth Art

Schnitter und seine Elfenfreunde müssen vor den Menschen aus ihrem geliebten Wald fliehen. Schnitter sieht sich mit einer unlösbaren Aufgabe konfrontiert: Er muss für sein Volk eine neue Heimat finden, in der Bäume wachsen und das Dickicht sie vor der Sonne schützt. Doch auf ihrer Reise stoßen sie auf eine unbarmherzige Wüste. Soll Schnitter sein Volk diesen heißen Qualen aussetzen, um am Ende der Wüste vielleicht eine neue Heimat zu finden?

The misfit trolls return to battle the eager Go-Backs, to the delight of Two-Edge, who forms an astonishing alliance. Meanwhile, Rayek hungers to partake of the increased magical power of those who dwell within the Palace. But Cutter''s greatest concern is Angrif Djun''s massive war fleet, which seeks to crush all elves and their allies. * Brand-new _ElfQuest_ adventures! * Be part of the legendary series! Long-time readers won''t be dismayed at all.�Comic Book Resources

"The art of Elfquest presents a premium sampling of cover art and interior pages spanning nearly four decades of the award-winning series, beginning with historic first concepts in words and pictures. This massive collection also features sections devoted to ElfQuest''s many and varied incarnations in print--calendars, portfolios, a coloring book, illustrations for prose novelization, storyboard art for film and newspaper-strip proposals, and much more. Impromptu interviews and conversations with Wendy and Richard Pini infuse the book with revealing comments to supplement Wendy’s art."--Jacket flap.

There is one question Wolfrider chief Cutter can no longer avoid: If the elves must choose between the star-traveling Palace, and the Way� that binds all to the World of Two Moons, who will stay, and who will go? The irresistible call goes out! How will those long absentRayek, Winnowill, Two-Edge, and morereact? * Brand-new _ElfQuest_ adventures! One of the most beautifully crafted, well thought out comic book fantasy epics of all time.�Comic Book Resources

The powerful psychic Sunstream assumes the role of his race''s link� to all elves, galvanizing the World of Two Moons'' secretive tribes. The Wolfriders seek guidance as Cutter, Leetah, and Skywise struggle to adjust. Unexpected relationships form, new journeys begin, a dire threat surfaces, and a beloved tribemate makes a shocking choice. * Brand-new art and adventures! _ElfQuest_ is just one of those stories that you never want to end. It''s so visually pleasing.�Comic Bastards

Discover the legendary ElfQuest! Chief Cutter and the Wolfriders are driven from their forest home by threat of annihilation. As they wander an ever-changing landscape in search of a new home, they are confronted by fearful and vengeful humans, power-hungry trolls, and other mysterious elfin tribes. Alliances are forged, enemies discovered, and savage battles fought in this epic fantasy adventure! Collects ElfQuest #1–#20.

The human warlord Angrif Djun, more furious than ever, prepares a massive assault upon every elf living on the World of Two Moons. Master archer Strongbow faces an unexpected betrayal. And within the Wolfrider tribes, Chief Cutter and Chieftess Ember wrestle with a dire choice that will defineor destroytheir worlds. If you''re looking for some engaging fantasy, don''t miss _ElfQuest: The Final Quest_! It''s something special and will pull you in from the first time you read it!� Major Spoilers

Separated and weakened by unanswered Recognition, can Ember and Teir survive long enough for a rescue? Three factions must join to save the pairCutter and his companions, Ember''s own Wolfriders, and the mysterious realm of elfin spirits. If they fail, the lovers may die. If they succeed, what shattering secrets will be revealed and new threats unleashed? * Brand-new _ElfQuest_ art and adventures! It''s something special and will pull you in from the first time you read it!�Major Spoilers

Years ago, the human tyrant Grohmul Djun made an unholy alliance with the mad half-elf, half-troll tinkerer called Two-Edge. Now, the Djun''s ambitious heir, Angrif, holds the key to a power never before seen on the World of Two Moonsa power that Chieftess Ember of the Wolfriders fears might destroy her world forever. * Brand-new _ElfQuest_ adventures! * Collects _ElfQuest_ extras from past and present! Just read all of them and say hello to insomnia.�Comic Bastards

The one issue you dare not miss! The elves'' unprecedented gathering reaches a fever pitch when Strongbow''s lifemate Moonshade, Oddbit the troll queen, Mender the healer, Skywise the stargazer, and even evil Winnowill pursue their hearts'' desiresand some dare ask for even more! Angrif Djun''s war fleet invades the Wavedancers'' waters as a shattering moment of truth occurs between Cutter and Timmain. _ElfQuest_ has some of my favorite illustrations. Everything about it screams fantasy and wonder. So if anything, the illustrations could easily win me over alone.�Comic Bastards

Ten years have passed. The Palace of the High Ones returns as the centerpiece of a grand celebration in Cutter''s holt. In the midst of it all, every relationship fans have cherished or wished for will be tested. New faces appear; joinings and partings aboundbut whose, when, why, and at what price? *Winner of the Golden Pen Award from the Young Adult Advisory Committee! *Brand-new _ElfQuest_ adventures!

Led by Cutter, the elfin Wolfriders have experienced equal parts of triumph and tragedy, loss and gain. Now, in the first original Elfquest story in years, the elves must adapt to a world without the Troll smiths, and appoint an elf to master the art of metallurgy. Two quests and two heroes will change the Wolfriders'' way forever. Full color.

"Originally published in single magazine form."--Colophon.

A grand saga follows the adventures of human, trolls, and various elfin tribes.

Presents the first five issues of the original comic, ElfQuest, with its wolfriders, trolls and supertstitious human beings trying to coexist on the World of Two Moons.

Dart, Windkin and their companions follow Cutter''s son Suntop out from Sorrow''s End, far south to the mysterious rainforest called The Forevergreen. here, the elves hope to find a new sanctuary for their kind, but they may have stumbled into a fatal trap instead.

The Wolfriders are at the mercy of a human hunter whose skills are as great as the elves'' own.

The wild tale of the reckless chieftess of the Go-Back tribe, and of an incredible secret hidden in the ancient past.

This volume reprints material from the Elfquest anthology comic book series, and collects the starting stories of a new adventure featuring a brand new cast of characters. When the High Ones crashed upon the World of Two Moons, thousands of years in the past, most of the surviving elves scattered to forest and field. But one group found their way to the sea, and over the millennia, learned to adapt to life in the water as mer-elves. For all this time, they''ve been unknown to other elves and humans alike. But now, as humans explore and exploit not only the land but the sea as well, the WaveDancers face discovery and the suspicion and fear that come with it.

Tales from the place where the World of Two Moons meets the world of "what if?" And yes the? is the correct volume number.

Tales from the place where the World of Two Moons meets the world of "what if?" And yes the? is the correct volume number.

Cutter and his Wolfriders suffer the ultimate betrayal as their mates and children are stolen from them.

Grade level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, i, s.