New Releases by Ted Naifeh

For over 20 years, the world of Courtney Crumrin—tween curmudgeon witch—has been brought to life by Eisner Award–nominated, New York Times bestselling author Ted Naifeh. Now, experience the story from the beginning! When her parents run out of credit cards, they must move into the mansion of their creepy old uncle Aloysius, and grumpy young Courtney Crumrin is forced to endure the snobbery of her rich new classmates. But beneath the well-to-do-facade of her new town, Courtney discovers a secret world of magic, mystery, and creatures that go bump in the night. She’ll need more than a scowl and an attitude to survive the dangers of monsters and magicians, of faerie magic and dark sorcery—of the Night Things. Explore the realm that exists beside our own in this first-of-its-kind omnibus, collecting the first three Courtney Crumrin graphic novels—Night Things, The Coven of Mystics, and The Twilight Kingdom—in a single volume!

Over 20 years ago, the world of Courtney Crumrin—tween curmudgeon witch—was brought to life by Eisner Award–nominated author/illustrator Ted Naifeh. Now, return to the world of the mystical and magical in the final volume of the acclaimed follow-up series The Crumrin Chronicles! Will Crumrin, the boy who spent a hundred years in the realm of the faeries, is a bit of a trouble magnet. After defeating the dreadful forest spirit Blodeuwedd, he’s hoping for a low-key summer with his best friend Tucker—but low-key gets flipped on its head when Tucker ropes Will into coming along to a real life adventure summer camp with them and their girlfriend, Cinnamon. As feelings grow more complicated, the trio find themselves suddenly embroiled in a dark magic that seems to have followed Will. With their fellow campers disappearing one by one, Will and Cinnamon soon find themselves the last ones standing. Can they put their feelings of resentment aside to rescue Tucker and their friends? Or will everyone become trapped in summer camp . . . forever?

Der All-Ages-Gruselklassiker - erstmals als vollfarbige Gesamtausgabe! Courtney hat sich inzwischen bei ihrem Onkel Aloysius eingelebt und lernt von dem alten Magier immer noch täglich Neues. Doch als ein abscheuliches Monster auftaucht, macht sie unfreiwillige Bekanntschaft mit dem Mystikerzirkel, Hillsboroughs Rat der Hexen und Zauberer, der über alle Geschehnisse im Ort wacht. Schnell meint man denjenigen ausfindig gemacht zu haben, der die Bestie entfesselt hat: ein Nachtwesen, das bei einer ortsansässigen Hexe lebt. Doch Courtney und ihr Onkel ahnen, dass hier nur jemand als Sündenbock dienen soll. Können sie Schlimmeres verhindern? Käufer des Buchs erhalten zusätzlich eine kostenlose Digital Copy im PDF-Format.

The second volume in the Courtney Crumrin spin-off series that follows the adventures of Courtney''s younger brother, Will! Imagine waking up one morning and realizing that fifty years have gone by and you hardly noticed, let alone aged. That’s what happens to Calpurnia Crisp, a humble schoolteacher from Hillsborough. Agent Odell of Homeland Security is convinced Calpurnia was the victim of magic, and wants her to join him in his crusade against what he sees as a conspiracy undermining the country. Odell recruits her as an undercover asset to infiltrate the world of Courtney Crumrin, the mysterious teenager who left a trail of unexplained horrors in Hillsborough, and Courtney’s younger brother Will, the strange boy who appeared out of nowhere. But as she penetrates the world of the Crumrins, Calpurnia begins to suspect the gap in her memories is due to her magic being erased. She must ultimately decide between the world of magic or helping the reactionary agent determined to eradicate it.

While Xander gets ready for a monstrous confrontation, he finds a new one in his relationship as well... a fight that could mean the end in more ways than one. But Willow and Faith are one step ahead of Xander, and winning without magic seems unlikely. Will Willow push herself to a place she may not be able to return from?

When a series of high school pranks get out of hand, teen witch Faye Faulkner is the only one who can solve the case in this spooky YA graphic novel Faye Faulker isn’t popular, and that’s just fine by her. She spends her lunches at the Loser Table with the other social rejects, aka her best friends, and brushes off the uninspired taunts from the cool kids. But when lonely freshman Cody finds her way to Faye’s corner of the cafeteria, it sets off a peculiar chain of events . . . To Cody’s surprise, these kids aren’t so bad; an overdramatic theater nerd, a handicapable girl in a wheelchair, an overweight boy, and Faye, who comes to school every day dressed like a witch. But it’s no costume, Fay really is a witch! While high school can be hell for many reasons, this year the ante has been raised when a series of pranks swiftly go from mischievous to downright dangerous. From the lowliest debate team nerds to the prom queen, no one is safe, not even the teachers! When things start to really get out of hand, Cody owns up to Faye: in a moment of desperation, she signed up for an online challenge that promises to grant popularity to those who follow the website’s twisted demands. Now Faye is faced with a choice: Reveal her witchy nature to Cody and help her or stand aside and keep her secret identity safe. Despite her misgivings, Faye takes on the case, but will her powers be strong enough to solve this mystery? And will people ever stop asking her if she puts newts’ eyes in her homemade baked goods? Witch for Hire is a gothic whodunnit about resilience, magic, and the power of friendship.

To help Will Crumrin adapt to the mortal world after a hundred years in the twilight realm of faeries, big sister Courtney makes him a glamor charm that renders him the most popular kid in school. But he eventually finds popularity a prison in which he''s surrounded by people who neither know nor care about the real him. When football star Ross, jealous of Will''s friendship with outcast Tucker, bullies her relentlessly, Will decides to turn him in and give up the false popularity of the charm. But Ross retaliates against Will, prompting Courtney to take revenge using magic. But her activity draws the attention of Emil Gorka, an ancient, powerful vampire. Once driven into hiding by Courtney''s former mentor, Uncle Aloysius, Gorka has reemerged in the guise of a corporate CEO. Everyone in town works for him, including Courtney and Will''s clueless parents. But he wants Courtney, a powerful but inexperienced young sorceress, as his servant. And to save Will from his dreadful bite, she must surrender herself. Now only Will, with the help of his best friend Tucker, can save Courtney from eternal servitude to the undead monster and his unquenchable hunger for blood and power.

To help Will Crumrin adapt to the mortal world after a hundred years in the twilight realm of faeries, sis big sister Courtney makes him a glamor charm that renders him the most popular kid in school. But he eventually finds popularity a prison, in which he''s surrounded by people who neither know nor care about the real him. When football star Ross, jealous of Will''s friendship with outcast Tucker, bullies her relentlessly, Will decides to turn him in, give up the false popularity of the charm. But Ross retaliates against Will, prompting Courtney to take revenge using magic. But her activity draws the attention of Emil Gorka, an ancient, powerful vampire. Once driven into hiding by Courtney''s former mentor, Uncle Aloysius, Gorka has reemerged under the guise of a corporate CEO. Everyone in town works for him, including Courtney and Will''s clueless parents. But he wants Courtney, a powerful but inexperienced young sorceress as his servant. And to save Will from his dreadful bite, she must surrender herself. Now only Will, with the help of his best friend Tucker, can save Courtney from eternal servitude to the undead monster and his unquenchable hunger for blood and power.

"To help Will Crumrin adapt to the mortal world after a hundred years in the twilight realm of faeries, sis big sister Courtney makes him a glamor charm that renders him the most popular kid in school. But he eventually finds popularity a prison, in which he''s surrounded by people who neither know nor care about the real him. When football star Ross, jealous of Will''s friendship with outcast Tucker, bullies her relentlessly, Will decides to turn him in, give up the false popularity of the charm. But Ross retaliates against Will, prompting Courtney to take revenge using magic. But her activity draws the attention of Emil Gorka, an ancient, powerful vampire. Once driven into hiding by Courtney''s former mentor, Uncle Aloysius, Gorka has reemerged under the guise of a corporate CEO. Everyone in town works for him, including Courtney and Will''s clueless parents. But he wants Courtney, a powerful but inexperienced young sorceress as his servant. And to save Will from his dreadful bite, she must surrender herself. Now only Will, with the help of his best friend Tucker, can save Courtney from eternal servitude to the undead monster and his unquenchable hunger for blood and power."--Provided by publisher

The final installment in the Night''s Dominion trilogy, the acclaimed medieval high fantasy heist series from New York Times bestselling author, Ted Nafeih. Working with her old crew—the Magus, the Acolyte, the Bard, the Asp, and now, Grael, the demi-god—Emerane, the thief known as The Night, devises a plot to steal back the money held by the richest in Umber, and invest it back in those who need it most. But Grael is imprisoned by the corrupt new Amaraddan guard and its power-hungry captain, and the plan won’t go off without him. And then there’s the matter of that captain, a man who will either rule Umber or destroy it, a man who’s willing to give everything to hold onto his own power—including his very soul. The fight for Umber begins now!

"...an utterly enjoyable first volume with accessible worldbuilding and an eye-catching goth-tinged aesthetic." – Kirkus For fans of The Graveyard Book and Through the Woods comes a different kind of YA fantasy graphic novel, in which a teen boy''s search for his destiny leads him into darkness. Lean, ghostly pale, and permanently grim-faced, Kriss has always been an outsider in his small village. Not even his adoptive parents love him. Only Anja, the blacksmith''s daughter, brings kindness and friendship into the life of the sullen teenager. But Kriss is haunted by dim memories of his true father, Erikk Iron Tooth, the king of Darkovia. When Anja''s mother is killed by a wild sabercat from the far north, the young girl''s world is shattered, and Kriss determines to avenge her. Armed with only a pitchfork, the skinny teen sets out to kill the beast, only to learn that it''s actually a dark spirit from Darkovia, come to bring him his destiny. The spirit grants Kriss the power to vanquish the mightiest foes, and commands him to reclaim his father''s kingdom. But his gift of power comes with a price — uncontrollable rage. And leaving the village would mean leaving Anja, the only person who''s always been there for him. Kriss must choose between his destiny and Anja, who needs his friendship more than ever. But his growing power, and the fiery anger that comes with it, threatens to make the choice for him, and burn everything he holds dear.

Der All-Ages-Gruselklassiker - erstmals als vollfarbige Gesamtausgabe! Courtney war mit ihrem Leben immer ganz zufrieden. Sie hatte in ihrem Viertel viele Freunde und ihr machte die Schule Spaß, denn sowohl die Lehrer als auch der Unterricht waren super! Doch das ist nun vorbei. Ihre Eltern haben sie in irgendeinen Nobelvorort geschleppt, wo sie mit ihr fortan im alten Spukhaus des gruseligen Großonkels Aloysius wohnen wollen. Und während sich der Rest der Familie problemlos mit seinem neuen sozialen Status abfindet, muss sich Courtney nun mit hochnäsigen Klassenkameraden und den seltsamen zwielichtigen Besuchern herumschlagen, die oft bei ihrem Onkel vorbeischauen. Statt der Kinder aus der Nachbarschaft sind nun grausige Ghule und gräuliche Geister ihre einzigen Freunde. Hmm ... vielleicht wird das ja doch gar nicht so übel ... Käufer des Buchs erhalten zusätzlich eine kostenlose Digital Copy im PDF-Format.

With its new lawkeepers showing their true colors as cruel oppressors, the people of Umber rise up to resist. But they need a hero to inspire them. If Grael loses all hope, and the Furie''s wound proves fatal, who is left to lead the people against the Amaraddan Guard? [Part 2 of 4]

As poison slowly claims the Furie, Emerane attempts the unthinkable. With the help of the Magus''s necromancy, she infiltrates the dominion of death itself. If all goes well, Emerane may be able to rescue the Furie''s soul from the shores of oblivion. But if she fails, she will be claimed by Uhlume, the god of death. [Part 1 of 4]

Aucun trésor ne leur résiste Umber : une cité ancienne et tentaculaire où les riches vivent comme des rois, et les pauvres peuvent s''estimer chanceux d''obtenir leurs restes. En son centre s''érige fièrement la tour de Uhlume et ses incalculables richesses. Elle est farouchement gardée, mais il suffit du bon plan et de la bonne équipe... Ils sont 5 : un barde, un acolyte, un assassin, un mage et une barmaid. Une barmaid qui connaît la cité mieux que quiconque, qui semble cacher un lourd secret... et qui a besoin de beaucoup d''argent. Ted Naifeh signe une nouvelle série young adults de dark fantasy épique et non dénuée d''humour, qui plaira autant aux fans de RPG, de comics qu''à ceux de Lanfeust.

The cult of Uhlume has been eradicated, thanks to Emerane and her companions. Still, the city has not recovered from the hard-won battle against the undead army—and Emerane has not recovered from the trauma of killing the person she held most dear. When Asps target the city''s Alderman and a new peacekeeping force rises to power, will Emerane be able to save the city she hates a second time? Or will this new foe, with the power of both the city and the law behind them, take her down?

A new force, the Amaraddan Guard, rules the streets of Umber, forcing citizens into indentured servitude to pay fines imposed upon them. With Emerane dead and the Furie still in hiding, the city''s only hope lies with demi-god Grael. But when the Guard finds and exploits Grael''s weakness, who will be left to stop them?

Courtney est une étrange petite fille qui a souvent du mal à s''adapter au monde qui l''entoure. Le jour où elle doit s''installer chez son oncle Aloysius, il lui faut s''adapter à une nouvelle école, dans un environnement qui n''est pas pour la mettre à l''aise. Cependant, les évènements prennent rapidement un tour meilleur, puisqu''elle fait la rencontre d''êtres étranges et mystérieux qui vivent autour et dans la maison de son oncle. Bientôt, il apparait clairement qu''elle est mieux en compagnie de ces Choses de la Nuit qu''avec les gamins prétentieux de son école.

Ceux qui connaissent Courtney Crumrin ne seraient jamais tentés de la qualifier de “brave fille” mais peu imaginent ce qu''elle est réellement capable de faire. Dans la communauté des magiciens, seul le marshal Templeton suspecte quelque chose au sujet de ses capacités en magie noire. Pour ses nouveaux camarades, elle juste la fille calme et sombre du dernier rang. Du moins jusqu''au moment où il décident d''expérimenter des sorts interdits qui transforment le petit Joey en chose de la nuit.

As Umber''s guardians fall to assassins, the unwary citizens partake in the annual Festival of Utu, celebrating life, luck, and the bygone age of myths. But not for long. A new peacekeeping force chooses Utu''s Night to take charge, a force that will stop at nothing to establish control over the unruly city. And with Emerane gone, who''s to stop them?

After rescuing the city Alderman from assassination, Emerane takes him to her tenement for refuge, only to find the Furie near death from a poisoned arrow. It seems the House of Asps intend to eliminate Umber''s only defenders of justice. But to what end, and at whose command, Emerane must find out. What she doesn''t yet realize is that, as the Night, she is their final target. Will her former companion, Azmeer, be her end?

Night''s Dominion Season 2 #1

A thief, an assassin, a mage and a cleric walk into a tavern in the ancient city of Umber. Awaiting them is a mysterious bard with a dangerous scheme: to break into the dungeon of a powerful death cult in search of treasure. For these five desperate criminals, it''s the last chance for hope in a city of corruption and despair. But what they find instead is an undead army preparing to conquer the world. Now, they must fight to protect the city that pushed their backs to the wall, or watch it burn. The acclaimed fantasy epic from New York Times Best-Selling author Ted Naifeh (COURTNEY CRUMRIN, PRINCESS UGG) begins here!

As the demigod Grael emerges from legend to fight Uhlume''s army, Emerane enters their stronghold to find the source of their power. Aided by the Umber Knight and the Magus, she fights through to the tower''s icy heart in search of the necromancer whose magic commands the undead soldiers. But even as the city is overwhelmed, as the Asp falls to arrows, and the Acolyte prays to gods that may have never been there to listen, it''s Emerane herself who faces the most devastating horror. For the bloodthirsty necromancer behind it all may be the one person in the world she can''t bring herself to fight.

The battle for the city of Umber has begun. Emerane finds herself standing between the city she hates and total annihilation, and must decide if Umber, cruel and corrupt though it may be, deserves its fate. But the faces of terrified citizens make her decision easy. She finds herself fighting alongside the Furie himself, as well as her companions: the Asp, the Magus, and the Acolyte, each of whom reveal hidden power. But will they be enough? Against the overwhelming might of Death''s army, is there any hope of victory?

Marcy Madison, stung by rejection from the old boys'' club of superheroes, starts her own team of heroines to save the world. Heroines Vol. 1 collects Ted Naifeh''s new creator-owned miniseries, collecting the double-sized issue 1, and issues 2 and 3. Perfectbound, at 6" x 9", this graphic novels is small enough to fit in backpacks, messenger bags, and purses, while still being durable enough for travel. Perfect for readers on the go.