Best Selling Books by Ted Naifeh

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.

Angsty tween Courtney Crumrin hates everyone, including her new classmates, her parents, and her old-as-dirt uncle Aloysius. But Uncle A has got a few tricks up his sleeve, and they don''t involve cards. The man is a warlock, and his magic books are the answers to all of Courtney''s problems. Soon Courtney''s teaching herself spells to deal with bullies, homework, babysitting, and more—but with every spell she casts, the deeper she gets into a world of magic she doesn''t understand. Enter the world of Courtney Crumrin with this introductory trade, now in softcover and only $10!

The first five issues of the full-color Courtney Crumrin comic series are collected for the first time in a special hardcover edition! Holly Hart is new to Hillsborough and witchcraft. When her family moves in next to Courtney, the two girls quickly become friends. But as Courtney watches Holly making the same mistakes she once made, she begins to have second thoughts about teaching the girl magic. And when Holly sees the aftermath of the other children''s "adventures" with Courtney, her suspicions cause her to make a dangerous decision.

The third issue of Ted Naifeh’s new series! Ülga is interrupted in her escape attempt by a curious teacher. Revealing why she came to the Academy in the first place, Ülga may have finally gained an ally–but she may also have gained another enemy.

Courtney Crumrin returns in a series of newly remastered, full color editions! To her new classmates, Courtney is merely the grim, quiet girl in the back row. But when a group of students accidentally turns a young boy into a goblin, Courtney must lead the children into Goblin Town to find a cure. Unfortunately, misfortune seems to follow the group straight to the Twilight Kingdom—misfortune and a misguided lawkeeper who has it out for Courtney!

At long last, Courtney Crumrin Tales returns... in full color! Though the Witches and Warlocks of Hillsborough keep to themselves under Ravenna’s Law, there are outliers who are a danger to others. The Anti-Sorcery Society, headed by mortal Horace Crisp, seeks to destroy these individuals, and Aloysius Crumrin, an eager young man, offers his assistance–keeping his magical ancestry to himself, of course. But he doesn''t count on Alice Crisp, Horace’s tenacious daughter, accompanying him on missions, or on trusting her with his secret… or on falling in love. Which proves more dangerous than anything when Horace becomes his enemy…

Courtney Crumrin, Volume Six: The Final Spell

Umber: an ancient, sprawling city where the rich live like kings and the poor are lucky to get their scraps. At its center, the tower of Uhlume rises, guarding untold riches. Though heavily guarded, with the right plan... the right people... the treasure is free for the taking. Enter our five players: the Bard, the Acolyte, the Asp, the Magus... and a barmaid? But this barmaid knows the city better than anyone. This barmaid hides a dark secret. And this barmaid needs to make a lot of money... fast. From the mind of Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin, Batman 66) comes a new dark fantasy epic for fans of Rat Queens and Skullkickers.

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.

Fan-favorite and critical darling Courtney Crumin is back in a series of newly remastered, full color editions! When the night things of Courtney''s community start causing trouble, it''s up to the girl to find out why. The town’s powerful coven of mystics thinks it knows who to blame, but Uncle Aloysius doesn''t believe their simple explanation. His misgivings start Courtney down a twisted path that leads to the true mastermind behind all the horror! But does Courtney stand a chance against a being that powerful and manipulative?

Courtney Crumrin returns in a series of newly remastered, full color editions! To her new classmates, Courtney is merely the grim, quiet girl in the back row. But when a group of students accidentally turns a young boy into a goblin, Courtney must lead the children into Goblin Town to find a cure. Unfortunately, misfortune seems to follow the group straight to the Twilight Kingdom—misfortune and a misguided lawkeeper who has it out for Courtney!

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!

The new series from Courtney Crumrin''s Ted Naifeh continues! Princess Ülga’s difficulty with Princess Academy earns her the nickname “Ugg” from her peers. But are these finely-dressed, mean-spirited princesses really her peers? And what happens when Ülga tries to fight back? It could be the Academy is no place for Ülga at all…

A new series from Courtney Crumrin creator Ted Naifeh! Princess Ülga isn’t your standard princess, but her royal lineage goes back for generations. At her mother’s bequest, Ülga travels to the city-state of Atraesca, where the prestigious Princess Academy lies, so that she can learn about things like diplomacy–hopefully for the benefit of her rough and tumble people. But Ülga will learn that she’s more behind in her studies than she realized–and that when you’re a princess, you’re bound to have a few enemies.

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!

Despite having improved in her studies, princess Ülga still doesn’t feel any closer to being a true princess like the others, and she still hasn’t gotten a handle on diplomacy. But when the other princesses are targeted –first by bandits, and then by political figures–Ülga will have to shed her princess skin and become the “bonny wee berserker” of her people, or else the princesses are doomed!

A new series from Courtney Crumrin’s Ted Naifeh! Within the fairy-tale kingdom of Atraesca lies the prestigious Princess Academy, where young royals from all the five kingdoms come to get their education. But they''ve never before seen the like of Princess Ülga of Grimmeria. Armed with axe and sword, riding her war mammoth through the city gates, Ülga has come in search of schooling. But this barbarian princess might just end up schooling the people of Atraesca before that happens!

Ann was once shy and withdrawn until her crush on pretty boy Jem makes her take notice of the world around her. But her blossoming love life hits a snag when Jem attracts the attentions of Rae, the most beautiful girl in school. Sure, it might seem like your average high school love triangle... until an identity-snatching alien from outer space jumps into the fray and things go helter-skelter!

It''s a sickening sweet sixteen! Join Uncle Creepy for some sensational scares from a cavalcade of cursedly clever creators! Rachel Deering and Vanesa R. Del Rey wind up a lovesick mechanical monstrosity, and Ted Naifeh gives a lurid lesson in blackmail and bewitching bedlam! It''s a fright delight! * New story and art from Ted Naifeh (_Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things_)! * Horror''s rising star Rachel Deering (_Anathema_, _In the Dark_)!

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Ülga offers to help her roommate Julifer with her prized Sylvan unicorn in order to practice the art of diplomacy, but the unicorn is spoiled and undisciplined, and Julifer refuses to do anything about it. With a riding competition fast approaching, Ülga decides to take matters into her own hands.

Rue, a faerie heir, faces a difficult dilemma when the faerie world launches an attack on the city she has always known.

Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she’s grown-up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen that she never knew she was a part of! But which is the cruel, cold world and which is the care-free paradise? And does it even matter when there''s a dashing pirate prince involved? Hoist the sails and batten the hatches on this brand new adventure!

The Grimmerians abandon their fight against the frost giants after learning Ülga’s being held in captivity. Using what little she’s learned of diplomacy, Ülga tries to find a way to end the threat of war before the kingdoms destroy each other, but she’ll need the help of the other princesses.

Trouble is brewing back in Grimmeria, but Ülga’s studies are steadily improving, much to the astonishment of her peers and teachers. She even catches the eye of a handsome guard captain. But Ülga is still a Grimmerian at heart - which will come in handy when her carriage is besieged by bandits!

Night''s Dominion Season 2 #1

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]

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.

Emerane and her companions narrowly escape the Cult of Uhlume and the relentless Furie, exhausted but no richer for their efforts. Going their separate ways into in the pitiless streets of Umber, they each find a dead end waiting. Now penniless, Emerane''s quest to free her younger brother from debtor''s prison seems more hopeless than ever. Until a possible solution comes from the most unlikely ally imaginable—the Furie himself. But his help comes with a dangerous price.

His home burned, the Blacksheare crime family hot on his heels, the luckless Magus turns to the only friend he has—the Acolyte, who at least still has a temple roof over his head. But the ruthless Blacksheares have debts owed there too, and soon come to collect. What they don''t expect is for the meek Acolyte and the cowardly Magus to boldly turn and fight. Soon, the Old Temple catches fire, and the rest of the city could easily burn with it. But is it worth the effort to save a city without hope?

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]

When she''s not working as a barmaid, Emerane becomes the Night, the most wanted thief in Umber. But when the Furie, Umber''s self-proclaimed champion, declares himself her enemy, she''s soon penniless and desperate. Her only recourse is to join the Bard and his ragtag team of rogues as they infiltrate the Cult of Uhlume''s tower in search of untold riches. The tower is not as it seems, however, and our heroes—if we dare call them such—may find more than they bargained for in its murky depths.

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?

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?

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?

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?

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the beloved Jim Henson fantasy film with stories from inside the magical walls of the labyrinth. Featuring fan-favorite characters like Ludo, Hoggle, Sir Didymus, and a few surprises, this special celebration collects for the first time all of the Labyrinth Free Comic Book Day stories along with new tales from Eisner Award winner Jonathan Case (The New Deal), Jeff Stokely (The Spire), Gustavo Duarte (Bizarro), and more!