Best Selling Books by Ted Naifeh

Jango Fett seeks the help of Zam Wesell, the beautiful and dangerous bounty hunter, to find and destroy a powerful artifact that could prove to be very destructive if it fell into the wrong hands.

Based upon the characters in the movie Attack of the Clones this graphic novel adaptation of the second episode of Star Wars follows the fortunes of the son of Boba Fett and the ruthless bounty hunter Zam Wesell.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Courtney and Uncle Aloysius continue their European vacation! But after the events of THE FIRE THIEF''S TALE can their relationship ever be the same again? It''s old world monsters in new world style in the second of two one-shots featuring everybody''s favorite pre-teen curmudgeon Courtney Crumrin!

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 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!

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?

"...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.

The long-awaited sequel to A PORTRAIT OF THE WARLOCK AS A YOUNG MAN! Aloysius has joined the Anti-Sorcery Society to seek out and destroy rogue witches. His true nature as a sorcerer remains hidden, save for the young woman who loves him. But will her love protect the young warlock, or be his undoing?

Uncle Aloysius and Courtney are off to Romania for the first installment of the pair''s European vacation! But even with the rich and mystic history of Eastern Europe, there''s no way Courtney ever could have expected what she and her uncle will find in the Land of Roma!

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.

First in a series of one-shots focusing on the characters of the Courtney Crumrin world! THE PORTRAIT OF THE WARLOCK AS A YOUNG MAN peers into the dark and dangerous early years of a younger Uncle Aloysius and the world of witchcraft that shaped him into the magical creature he is today!

HUMANOS Y HADAS SIEMPRE HAN SIDO BUENOS VECINOS... ESTO VA A CAMBIAR... La vida de Rue Silver no es para nada lo que parece ser. Su madre ha desaparecido y su padre ha sido acusado de asesinato. ¿Es culpable o se trata de otra cosa? Rue escarba profundo en el pasado de su familia y hace un descubrimiento sorprendente: su madre es un hada que ha regresado al reino de los seres fantásticos rompiendo una promesa. Con el fin de traerla de vuelta, Rue debe sumergirse en las profundidades de su propia identidad, y seguir a los siniestros vericuetos de su destino. Igual que hizo magistralmente en sus Crónicas de Spiderwick y en sus novelas Tithe, Valiant y Ironside, Holly Black recrea un oscuro y misterioso mundo repleto de amenazas, romances e ilusión en Los buenos vecinos... pero en esta ocasión unido a la rebosante imaginación del artista gráfico Ted Naifeh.

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.

Polly Pringle reunites with her pirate crew at long last! Honor-bound to rescue Emperor Norton from his unfair imprisonment, Polly escapes her cozy boarding school and returns to the high seas! But Polly and the Emperor have stumbled onto the fiendish plot of a foreign power, which endangers not only their own lives, but everyone in the Americas!

Cinq ans avant les tragiques événements de L''Attaque des Clones... Deux des plus redoutables mercenaires de la galaxie, Jango Fett et Zam Wesell, ont été recrutés par le même commanditaire anonyme pour une mission simple en apparence : récupérer une statuette volée. Mais l''affaire se complique quand il s''avère que l''objet est en fait une arme de destruction capable d''anéantir une planète... Dès lors, les deux tueurs devront accepter deux choses qu''ils n''aiment guère : faire équipe... et affronter un cas de conscience.

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.

Courtney has changed schools yet again, and this time she''s in the Coven''s special class for magical studies. But when a student spell goes wrong and leaves one of her classmates cursed, can Courtney lead the kids into Goblin Town and find a cure or will misfortune follow the group straight to the Twilight Kingdom? Ted Naifeh''s grim girl is back in this new collection of troll tales and suspenseful stories! Take a whirlwind tour of Courtney''s old ''hood, the ghastly Goblin Town, and the mystical Twilight Kingdom!

Selon la légende, les Sith sont toujours deux : un maître et un disciple. Mais cela n''a pas toujours été ainsi. 1000 ans avant les exploits de Luke Skywalker contre l''Empereur Palpatine, les Sith, emmenés par le Seigneur Kaan, étaient légion et combattaient sans relâche les armées Jedi du Grand Maître Hoth. Plongés dans l''horreur des champs de bataille de la planète Ruusan, trois cousins croisent la destinée du plus illustre des Seigneurs Sith : Dark Bane.

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.

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 first five issues of the full-color COURTNEY CRUMRIN comic series are collected for the first time in a special hardcover edition.