New Releases by Shannon Watters

Explore the secret history of the Skeksis from acclaimed writer Seanan McGuire (Magic: Soul and Stone) and fan favorite artist Countandra! And discover more all-new tales set in the worlds of Jim Henson with short stories from Lilah Sturges, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Darcie Little Badger!

The iconic work of Jim Henson birthed some of the most beloved stories and characters of all time. Celebrate that rich history with this anthology of all-new tales set in the worlds of Jim Henson, from an incredible line-up of creators including Shannon Watters, Cameron Chittock, Jill Tew, and more!

Isabel "Izzy" Crane and her family just moved to the infamous Sleepy Hollow, but as a slick skeptic from the city, she’s too busy adjusting to the change of scenery for ghost stories—they’re not real, after all. Then she meets Vicky Van Tassel (yes, THAT Van Tassel) and the loveable prankster Croc Byun. Vicky''s weariness with the legend turns to terror when the Horseman himself shows up, along with a curse set on destroying the Van Tassel line. Now, they have only until Halloween night to break the curse. What an inconvenient time for Izzy to develop a massive crush on Vicky! Can Izzy and her new friends uncover the mystery of the Headless Horseman before it’s too late? New York Times-bestselling writer Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes) and debut author Branden Boyer-White are joined by artist Berenice Nelle (Wanderlicht) in a modern coming of age sequel to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Get ready for high-octane fun and adventure with LITTLE ARCHIE and his friends from Riverdale! When Little Sabrina meets up with Little Archie, Little Jughead, and Little Betty and Veronica, all kinds of chaos breaks loose and the gang find themselves transported into new, fantastical game world inspired by their favorite hobbies! Watch as they brave the mystical and mysterious realm of Gryphons and Gargoyles, form a big-wheel gang, and attempt to relax in an unexpectedly exciting animal farming video game! Featuring the talents of award-winning Lumberjanes writer Shannon Watters, Little Archie writer J. Torres, and Betty & Veronica: Vixens writer Jamie L. Rotante along with the amazing art team of Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, and Agnes Garbowska.

The greatest tales, the best creators, brought to you in beautiful black, white and red! PHIL HESTER throws Sonja into the dangerous den of a deadly religion… AMY CHU and ANTHONY MARQUES return to Red with a thrilling adventure… JACOB EDGAR and GIORGIO SPALLETTA spin a tale of talents, as various killers of different disciplines challenge Sonja, only to realize every weapon they wield is no match for a She-Devil…

CAN THE LUMBERJANES COMPLETE THEIR WISH LISTS BEFORE THE END OF SUMMER? With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley decide to embark on one final adventure, finishing up their summer to-do list with a bang! But no one''s ready for the shocking secret force that''s heading straight for the ''Janes!

Jen and Rosie plan to take the Lumberjane scouts to see an amazing astronomical event. But their night of star-gazing is thrown off course when half of the Roanoke and Zodiac cabins sneak away into the night in search of aliens, leaving everyone else to deal with a gatecrashing goddess who throws the entire camp into a tizzy. Not to mention, there’s a nefarious kitten-napping and a super-secret crush to contend with! Writers Kat Leyh and Shannon Watters team up with talented newcomer Kanesha C. Bryant for the next volume of the New York Times best-selling phenomenon that takes Friendship To The Max!

Mal wants to learn to be braver, but when she recruits Ripley to help her face her fears, she ends up somewhere she really SHOULD be afraid of—the Land of Lost Things, a pocket universe where dinosaurs still roam the earth, and time doesn’t work the way it does at home. Stranded on her own in an alternate dimension, will Mal be able to find her way back home to camp? This New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner Award and GLAAD Award-winning series features danger, adventure, and life-long friendships! Get in on the fun with this brand-new adventure written by Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh (Super Cakes) and illustrated by talented newcomer AnneMarie Rogers. Collects issues #61-64.

END OF SUMMER PART TWO! The Lumberjanes are scattered across Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet''s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types as the dark force called the Grey is on a path for their camp! But with Ripley stuck in an alternate dimension to find her dinosaur, will the ‘Janes rally in time?

The end of summer is fast approaching, but the Lumberjanes have bigger problems than just finishing their camp to-do list—an evil force is spreading over their forest, sapping the life out of the flora and fauna, leaving only a grey forest behind. Known only as the Grey, this power has already taken the Lumberjanes’ friends, freezing the Yetis and leaving the bear woman stuck in animal form! If the girls can’t defeat The Grey, the Lumberjanes way of life will disappear—and not just for the summer!

Step inside the world of the Eisner Award-winning Lumberjanes like never before with an illustrated look into the lives of the lady-types that the Lumberjanes have taken as their role models—along with fun facts and humorous insights from the Lumberjanes themselves! From The Arts, Sciences, Activism, Politics, and Social Work to Groundbreakers and the Generally Rad, you’ll learn all about incredible figures such as Bessie Coleman, Juliette Gordon Low, Sally Ride, and more! THE ENCYCLOPEDIA LUMBERJANICA is perfect for teachers and caregivers, and an unforgettable keepsake for Lumberjanes fans.

Jo’s birthday is coming up, and April is determined to pull out all the stops for her best friend! But when her elaborate plans for a huge, over-the-top celebration fall through, April recruits the yetis and some fellow ‘Janes to put on a play, instead. Meanwhile, Mal has been tasked with keeping Jo busy, to protect the surprise, but she might’ve done TOO good a job. Will the birthday girl make it back in time for her own party? And does she even want to? Join the celebrations with this brand-new adventure written by Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh (Super Cakes) and illustrated by talented newcomer AnneMarie Rogers.

Neither rain nor heat nor mischievous faeries can put a damper on the fun at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet''s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types! Lumberjanes co-creators Shannon Watters and Gus Allen, along with Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), Seanan McGuire (Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider), and more present all the fun summer stories—and kittens!—that prove the perfect time and place is always with your best friends. Collects Lumberjanes: A Midsummer Night’s Scheme, Lumberjanes: Somewhere That’s Green, and more!

Jo, Mal, Molly, Ripley, and April’s trek through the forest with camp director Rosie reaches its thrilling conclusion, as the gals narrowly survive a run-in with some creepy crawly vines! Plus, Abigail and Rosie finally reveal what they know about the story of first ever Lumberjane scout, and the unlikely way they both came to know her.

When the ‘Janes find the long-lost diary of the first ever Lumberjane, they’ll learn more about the true history of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet''s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types! But are they ready for what they’ll find?

As modern Lumberjane scouts Jo, April, Ripley, Mal and Molly head deeper into the woods, they''re joined by an unexpected figure from camp director Rosie''s past. Longheld secrets are revealed about the history of the Lumberjanes, the founding of camp, and even the origins of the forest itself!

It''s time to discover what it really means to be a Lumberjane scout. As April, Jo, Ripley, Mal, and Molly look into the history of their beloved camp, they''ll have to investigate their camp director Rosie''s mysterious past!

It’s the Greco-Romans vs. the Norse Pagans, as Freya and Diane face off in the biggest battle between immortals the Lumberjanes camp has ever seen. And the prize? One little kitten named Marigold...who may or may not actually be Freya’s mythical chariot-pulling cat!

While adventuring in the woods, Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley discover the hiding place of a group of magical creatures called Pookas and they think they’ve found new friends. But what they don’t know is that the Pookas are tired of hiding, and they’ve found the perfect way to join the outside world...by impersonating the Lumberjanes themselves and taking over Camp! To reclaim their identities, the ’Janes will have to work together to remember who they really are...and to help another group of friends accept themselves, too, in a story about looking inside yourself and learning to love who you meet there. Based on the New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner Award and GLAAD Award-winning series, Lumberjanes: Shape of Friendship is written by New York Times best-selling author Lilah Sturges (The Magicians: Alice''s Story, Jack of Fables) and illustrated by polterink (Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass).

While Jo, Ripley, Mal, Emily and Hes from the Zodiac cabin are hiking through the woods in search of proof of extraterrestrial life, the rest of the ‘Janes are setting out on a hunt of their own, after Freya! The supposed goddess has catnapped Marigold and disappeared off into the forest. It’s up to Diane, April, and Molly to rescue Barney’s kitten!

The Roanoke and Zodiac alien search team up has uncovered something (or rather, someONE) unusual! Her name is Freya, and she says she’s a goddess, like Diane! Freya’s friendly and outgoing, and immediately super popular around camp in a way our favorite bratty ancient Greek can’t stand... she must be up to something! Right? Nobody’s that nice!

Emily of Zodiac is convinced that there''s an alien in the woods, but Jo isn''t so sure, so the two Cabins split up to look for clues! This might be just the chance Hes needs to get Mal alone and ask for some... relationship advice.

Having lost their magical, portal-spotting spyglass (borrowed from Bear-Woman, natch), April, Jo, Ripley, Molly and Mal are stuck in the Land of Lost Things for the foreseeable future! Surrounded by dinos and other dangerous critters and with the snow piling up around them, Mal is beating herself up for getting them in this mess in the first place...but can she come up with a plan to redeem herself, and get them all back home to summertime and the (relative) safety of the Lumberjanes Camp?

In the aftermath of the time shenanigans set off by Jo’s Mysterious Time Thingy, the Roanoke scouts are a little bit uneasy on their feet. It’s up to Jen to cheer them up and help them get back up and off adventuring again, with a quest to seek out the most mysterious mythological monster of all...the mighty JACKALOPE! This New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner Award and GLAAD Award-winning series features danger, adventure, and life-long friendships. Get in on the fun with this brand-new adventure written by Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh (Super Cakes) and illustrated by Ayme Sotuyo.

With all the Lumberjanes together in The Land of Lost Things, there is only one clear option when stuck in a pocket dimension—explore! But being in another dimension is dangerous, and when Ripley wanders off on her own into the middle of a bitter-cold pocket-dimension winter, the Roanokes'' fun vacation to another realm might end up being too cool to handle!

In her quest to face her fears, Mal has stumbled into the most frightening place of all: the Land of Lost Things. In this pocket dimension, time moves faster than in the real world, and dinosaurs still rule supreme. None of the Roanokes have ever gone dimension-tripping by themselves before, much less accidentally! It’s up to Jo, April, Ripley, and Molly to find a way to get Mal back home, safe and (hopefully) sound!

When the Roanoke scouts run into a mysterious and dangerous creature in the woods, they barely escape with their hides. Heart pumping and dizzy with adrenaline, Mal decides that she needs to work on being braver. More proactive. A girl of action! A hardcore lady-type! And she’s going to do it all by herself, because that never goes wrong.

When Molly makes a deal with a mysterious Voice in the woods surrounding Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types to slow down time, she isn’t hoping for an endless summer! All she wants is more time to spend with her friends at camp, hiking and doing crafts, and playing music and having fun. What she doesn’t bargain for is time starting to skip, and freeze, and make campers’ ages jump forward and back... It’s up to Roanoke Cabin to to set time right again, and save camp! This New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner Award and GLAAD Award-winning series features danger, adventure, and life-long friendships! Get in on the fun with this brand-new adventure written by Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh (Super Cakes) and illustrated by Ayme Sotuyo.

Trying to pull off a last-minute party is like paddling upstream...against a waterfall...in a rainstorm. Throwing together a last-minute theatrical production is like doing all that with an umbrella instead of a paddle, and your shipmates are all ducks. If there’s anyone who’s prepared to sail through these metaphorical eddies, though, it’s April, in service of her BFFL Jo’s birthday!

April’s elaborate plans for Jo’s birthday are well underway, and it’s all camper and cryptid hands on deck to pull off the greatest party of all time! But when Mal, Barney, Jo, and Jen become shipwrecked on a mysterious desert island, they have to find a way back before the party is over!