New Releases by Amy Chu

POWER OF THE PANDA - relive the magic of Disney/Pixar Turning Red in this vibrant, full-color graphic novel adaptation of the movie! POWER OF THE PANDA - relive the magic of Disney/Pixar Turning Red in this vibrant, full-color graphic novel adaptation of the movie! Meilin Lee, an overachieving student and dutiful daughter who helps maintain her family’s temple in Toronto’s Chinatown, strides confidently through life. But when Mei turns thirteen, she’s suddenly swimming in a sea of chaos, torn between remaining her mom’s perfect little girl and unleashing her true self—which may just happen to resemble a giant red panda! Backed by her loyal besties, Abby, Miriam, and Priya, Mei must work up the courage to face—and embrace—her inner beast!

The final chapter of this Bram Stoker Award-winning graphic novel reimagination of Sheridan LeFanu''s classic Carmilla! Athena''s daughter Ella journeys to Oxford, England where a mysterious university benefactor hires her for what seems like a simple research position, but leads her straight into the heart of danger...and the Lo family back into the complicated web of Carmilla herself. As deaths begin to pile up on campus, Ella becomes entangled with a secret supernatural society of hard partying immortals. And just as Athena once did, Ella is about to discover some family secrets of her own... A seductive, supernatural thriller about mortality and mother/daughter relationships.

Created in close collaboration with Gearbox Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics presents an exciting new graphic novel within the Borderlands universe! Former celebrity and current badass Siren Amara misses the fame and excitement of her glory days. Nowadays common stooges don’t know who they’re messing with—though they soon find out. In order to reclaim the highs of her former heroics, she needs a gig. Luckily, Moxxi needs help recovering a mysterious artifact... Written by Amy Chu (Carmilla: The First Vampire, Red Sonja) with cover and interior art by Mike Norton (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1956, Revival), the creative team behind this series also includes Borderlands comics veterans colorist Heather Breckel (Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Land of the Giants, Plants vs. Zombies) and lettering team Deron Bennet & AndWorld Design (Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Land of the Giants, Masters of the Universe: Revelation). This powerhouse crew assembles to tell the story of a mission unlike any other—because there is no one quite like Moxxi! Collects Borderlands: Moxxi''s Mysterious Memento #1–#4.

It didn’t take long for trouble to find Amara and company as they searched for Lyle. Disarmed by Auntie Teo’s goons, with Varun nowhere to be seen, Amara, Lor, and Ziff will need to talk fast if they want to get out of this alive. • Following fan-favorite characters Moxxi and Amara! • Four issue series.

Amara and her new companions, Ziff and Varun, head into Rancid City to seek Moxxi’s stolen statue and the thief, Lyle. But finding anything in this city is quite the task. They’re going to need some help... and hope trouble doesn’t find them first. • Meet new characters in the world of Borderlands! • Four issue series.

Former celebrity and current badass Siren Amara misses the fame and excitement of her glory days. Nowadays common stooges don’t know who they’re messing with—though they soon find out. In order to reclaim the highs of her former heroics, she needs a gig. Luckily, Moxxi needs help recovering a mysterious artifact... • Created in close collaboration with Gearbox Entertainment. • Written by all-star Amy Chu, with art by Mike Norton! • Four issue series.

Before Dracula, before Nosferatu, there was...CARMILLA. In the second volume of this feminist tale of murder, monsters, and mystery layered with dark Chinese folklore, social worker turned vampire hunter Athena Lo has just lost everyone she loves—and it''s all her fault. Hoping to put her life back together, Athena travels to San Francisco’s Chinatown on a quest to uncover the secrets of her mysterious family history. But her journey escalates into a nightmare when she‘s violently introduced to a new, ruthless gang of Asian American vampires and its unlikely leader, who hold shocking truths. As she navigates this dangerous territory, Athena can''t escape the ghost of Carmilla...and neither can the vampires. Athena must decide—whose side is she on? Inspired by the gothic novel that started the vampire genre, this queer, feminist murder mystery graphic novel is a tale of identity, obsession and fateful family secrets. Praise for Carmilla: The First Vampire: “Part of the challenge when writing about the Asian-American experience is attempting to define something that feels so amorphous. Chu and Lee ingeniously meld one of Western horror''s oldest icons with the touchstones of the East.”—Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian, Infidel) “A sophisticated and modern reimagination of one of the great classics of the horror genre, Chu and Lee have crafted a Vampire story you do not want to miss.”—James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing The Children, The Department of Truth) “Carmilla is an itch in the back of your head, the horror of knowing something’s right behind you, whether it be a creature, a nightmare, or a terrible love. Amy Chu and Soo Lee weave a beautiful tale full of mystery in an unsettling New York. I highly recommend it.”—Chip Zdarsky (Batman, Sex Criminals)

*WINNER OF THE 2023 BRAM STOKER AWARD - Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel* Before Dracula, before Nosferatu, there was...CARMILLA. Inspired by the gothic novel that started the vampire genre and layered with dark Chinese folklore, this queer, feminist murder mystery graphic novel is a tale of identity, obsession and fateful family secrets. At the height of the Lunar New Year in 1990s New York City, an idealistic social worker turns detective when she discovers young, homeless LGBTQ+ women are being murdered and no one, especially the police, seems to care. A series of clues points her to Carmilla''s, a mysterious nightclub in the heart of her neighborhood, Chinatown. There she falls for the next likely target, landing her at the center of a real-life horror story—and face-to-face with illusions about herself, her life, and her hidden past. “A sophisticated and modern reimagination of one of the great classics of the horror genre, Chu and Lee have crafted a Vampire story you do not want to miss.”—James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing The Children, The Department of Truth) “Part of the challenge when writing about the Asian-American experience is attempting to define something that feels so amorphous. Chu and Lee ingeniously meld one of Western horror''s oldest icons with the touchstones of the East.”—Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian, Infidel) "Amy Chu and Soo Lee have cut a perfect gem of a story from the collective unconscious, with an archetypal monster that’s at once both deeply mysterious and itchingly familiar—like anything that truly haunts us.” —Lilah Sturges (House of Mystery, The Science of Ghosts) "A refreshing take on vampire lore. Athena is the kind of heroine everyone craves; empathetic and grounded, but also flawed. [Carmilla is] subtle in its storytelling, yet evocative in its world-building.”—Ethan Young (Nanjing: The Burning City, Life Between Panels) “Carmilla is an itch in the back of your head, the horror of knowing something’s right behind you, whether it be a creature, a nightmare, or a terrible love. Amy Chu and Soo Lee weave a beautiful tale full of mystery in an unsettling New York. I highly recommend it.”—Chip Zdarsky (Batman, Sex Criminals) "Amy and Soo are the perfect new blood to revive this gothic classic. Dripping with style, this seductive story is sure to leave a mark."—Casey Gilly (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer, Ravenloft: Orphan of Agony Isle) "In Carmilla, Chu and Lee open the doors to a dangerous and yet seductive world where I wanted to stay in more and more at every page turn, like a moth drawn to the flame."—Fàbio Moon (Daytripper, Casanova)

The greatest tales, the best creators, brought to you in beautiful black, white and red! BOB Q (Captain America) creates an impossible task for the She-Devil…defeat the undefeatable giant! SHANNON WATTERS (Lumberjanes) presents a tale of a “hero” who delights and enchants people… which causes Red Sonja to experience a sensation she’s unfamiliar with: Jealousy! DAVID AVALLONE (Elvira) presents a spine-tingling Sonja story that will tease and taunt the senses!

Collects Aero (2019) #7-12. Aero finally faces the menacing and mysterious Madame Huang! But who is she — and will her experience and power stop Aero in her tracks? Huang’s deadly plans threaten not only Shanghai but the whole world! Now, Lei Ling must try to unravel the mystery of the crystal towers and the monstrous creatures infiltrating Shanghai — but saving the city from certain doom may come at the cost of her secret identity! Plus: Aero meets one of the Marvel Universe’s best and brightest when Iron Man makes a surprise visit!

And so Red Sonja and Vampirella’s excellent adventure with Betty and Veronica comes to an end. Who will survive and rule the throne of Drakulon? Will they meet the Time Traveler’s wife? Is time a flat circle? Will our heroines continue to party on? Read to find out!

Jack is BACK! And the Pulaski Pharma billionaire is ready for REVENGE. Now Vampirella is caught between saving her friends or Drakulon, her home planet. But is it too late?!

The stunning sequel to Sea Sirens, the middle-grade graphic novel about a spunky Vietnamese American surfer girl and her cantankerous talking cat. This time Trot and Cap''n Bill have to rescue a Sea Siren friend from the clutches of a ruthless amusement park owner. School''s out and Trot and Cap''n Bill are looking forward to a carefree summer of surfing. But trouble surfaces when Grandpa hooks a message in a bottle while fishing. Clia, the Sea Siren princess, and Anko, King of the Sea Serpents, need their help: Merla, their Sea Siren friend, has been kidnapped! Trot, her cat, and her grandfather join the rescue effort which takes them to an old abandoned amusement park island resort, where plans are afoot for a grand re-opening. But who is behind this development? Enter Rosalie, an environmentalist with a personal grudge against the developer. She can tell them a thing or two about the mysterious Mr. Buluru and his secret plans for the park. And Trot has a pretty good idea who the new main attraction of the park will be--but not if she and her crew get to that tank and free Merla first! Like Sea Sirens, Sky Island was inspired by an L. Frank Baum novel of the same name. This charming graphic novel weaves fantastical ocean creatures, quirky but sympathetic main characters, a fun amusement park setting, and fast-paced adventure into an imaginative, world-building story.

Tardos Mors, Jeddak of Helium, sends Dejah Thoris on a scientific mission to chart air currents and atmospheric density tests. But Dekana Lor, Headmistress of the Royal Academy of Helium, hints at a second secret mission to the princess. And who is this handsome Red Martian prince and why is he suddenly part of the team?

You''re traveling to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a land whose boundaries are that of imagination. Your next stop, Vampirella and Red Sonja in Riverdale… 1973!

What lies beyond our world? Is there a heaven? Is there a hell? When a young man finds himself on the wrong side of life, he encounters Death itself and is set on a quest to seek out his errant demon offspring in an attempt to make his way back to the world of the living! But there is much peril on the way and the only ones who can help him are KISS!

With the investigation at a dead end, Betty and Veronica split over what to do next. Red Sonja decides to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile the Pussycats decide to stage a benefit concert for the victims, with disastrous results…

Following the defeat of Kulan Gath, Sonja discovers her trusty sword has a secret history as the legendary Blade of Skath and faces a decision: does she keep her steel, or return it to its rightful Cimmerian owner?

Dive into this visually stunning, middle-grade graphic novel about a spunky Vietnamese American surfer girl and her cantankerous talking cat who plunge into a fantasy world of oceanic marvels . . . and mayhem! Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap''n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat, catch too big a wave and wipe out, sucked down into a magical underwater kingdom where an ancient deep-sea battle rages. The beautiful Sea Siren mermaids are under attack from the Serpent King and his slithery minions--and Trot and her feline become dangerously entangled in this war of tails and fins. This beautiful graphic novel was inspired by The Sea Fairies, L. Frank Baum''s "underwater Wizard of Oz." It weaves Vietnamese mythology, fantastical ocean creatures, a deep-sea setting, quirky but sympathetic main characters, and fast-paced adventure into an imaginative, world-building story.

Mystery, murder, and mayhem descends on Riverdale as four of your favorite comic book women meet for the first time. A string of paranormal, unsolved murders leads the vampire hunter Vampirella and her sword-wielding barbarian partner Red Sonja to the small, sleepy town where things always seem to happen… There they discover Betty and Veronica, investigative reporters for the high school newspaper, also hot on the trail of the same killer.

The Sounds of Music! When the She-Devil saves a musician from a gang of thieves, she learns that some things are mightier than the sword and finds they have more in common than meets the eye.

The Witching Hour. In the latest chapter of Red Sonja''s travels, the She-Devil almost tramples over an old witch on her way back to Hyrkania, sparking a nightmarish combination of road rage and swords and sorcery.

Many people have met their end while facing the She-Devil and her sword... and usually, that''s the end of it. But now, Sonja is compelled by a minor god to compensate a man for the death of his eldest son. To settle the score, she''ll have to retrieve a family heirloom from a vicious beast... but it could be worse. (After all, some heroes are forced to perform twelve labors, not just one!) Monsters, treasure, swordplay and gods -- all in "The Axe at the Top of the Mountain!"

Dejah Thoris, obsessed with finding the legendary Gardens of Mars, recruits her own expedition team of scientists. But once outside the palace walls, things don''t go as planned, and the Princess learns the hard way just how dangerous Barsoom really is.

Leaving a world of fast motorcycles and cold beer, Sonja returns to a more familiar setting of swords and magic and mead. At a nearby tavern she learns strange magic is afoot in this land, and a desperate priest is offering mercenaries some serious gold for a dangerous job. But something doesn''t seem right...

A straightforward scientific mission becomes an entanglement of intrigue, as Dejah Thoris uncovers a Zodangan plot to destroy the Helium naval fleet. Can she identify the spy in their midst before it''s too late?

Still seeking Lord Skath, Sonja finally reaches his castle in the Cimmerian mountains -- and it''s not what she expected! Castle Skath is now something of an attraction for wealthy visitors from across Hyborea; and its new owner, Rusa Sandak, has sinister plans to keep the gold flowing...

The enigmatic public hero the Oko has captured Green Hornet and Kato on live TV, but what is are his true motives? It’s up to a Daily Sentinel reporter to stop him before he exposes their identities to the whole world.

Here it is, at last, the battle that’s been brewing back and forth across the centuries: Red Sonja vs. Kulan Gath for the fate of Meru! The wizard is more powerful than he’s ever been, but Sonja is joined by some unexpected allies… the city of Shamballah will shake in this fight to the finish -- Hell or Hyrkania ends here!

Here it is, at last, the battle that’s been brewing back and forth across the centuries: Red Sonja vs. Kulan Gath for the fate of Meru! The wizard is more powerful than he’s ever been, but Sonja is joined by some unexpected allies… the city of Shamballah will shake in this fight to the finish -- Hell or Hyrkania ends here!