New Releases by Ted Naifeh

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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…

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.

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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 Atraeska, 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.

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!

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.

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.

Courtney Crumrin, Volume Six: The Final Spell

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.

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’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!

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.

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 threat of war between Witches and Vampires means England may no longer be safe for a young Witch. Hence, Miss Violet Popplewell is sent abroad under the watchful eye of her great-aunt Vera. Without so much as a bon voyage party, Violet finds herself a visitor to the city-state of X, a mysterious place where magic is used openly and Witches and Vampires live together in harmony. Or at least, they try to get along. Violet''s aunt is shocked to discover that there are Vampires staying at their pensione and alarmed to note that one of the undead is a rather handsome young man. An outburst of hostilities in X thrusts Violet into the young Vampire''s arms. And, much to her dismay, she realizes she may have accidentally bewitched him with a love charm. Are the emotions that the Vampire feels true passion or just a slip of the wand?

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!

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!

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?

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_)!

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?

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.

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