Most Popular Books by Amy Chu

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)

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.

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.

POISON IVY BLOSSOMS INTO HER FIRST SOLO ADVENTURE! There’s animal. There’s vegetable. And there’s somewhere in between. That’s where Dr. Pamela Isley, a.k.a. Poison Ivy, finds herself. Instead of battling the Dark Knight, she is now a researcher at the Gotham Botanical Gardens, studying the possibility of creating plant-human hybrids. But when her fellow scientists start turning up dead, she’s both the natural leading suspect…and the only person (or plant) who can crack the case. To solve the mystery, Poison Ivy must team up-or throw down-with her oldest friends and closest frenemies, from Harley Quinn to Catwoman to the Swamp Thing. Can she keep things under control, or will she be responsible for a deadly new harvest? Find out in POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH. Sprouting from the brains of the up-and-coming creative team of writer Amy Chu and artist Clay Mann, it’s a mean, green murder mystery starring one of Batman’s greatest rogues! Collects POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH #1-6.

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.

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!

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’s a long, hard road toward recovery. In the aftermath of The Event, Valentina “Val” Resnick-Baker, the sole survivor of The Event space mission, is now haunted by the loss of her teammates and her girlfriend Kay. Val also discovers her survival had the shocking side effect of bestowing her with superpowers. While the rest of the world begins to move on, Val finds she still has a long road ahead of her.

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)

Mysterious media mogul megaquadrillionaire Dr. Laslo issues a challenge to the best and brightest students in the Scholastic Federation to a cosmic scavenger hunt. The grand prize – his vast empire. But the clues are hidden across time and space, and only the best and brightest will be able to find them. Thirteen year old super studious Ana, on a scholarship at Dalton Phillips Prep, is determined to win, for herself and her struggling family back at home. She teams up with the school’s 2nd best student, the eccentric alien shapeshifter, Zyxyx. But the stakes heat up when the competitors from their rival schools enter the race—handsome Keio and the enigmatic Ekene. Their behavior is confusing—are they competing against her or trying to help? And why? Suddenly the competition becomes a lot more complicated...

"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."--Provided by publisher.

Get ready to boogie through time and space as Betty and Veronica find themselves on a trip to... Drakulon?!! Fresh off solving the murder spree in Riverdale, they take a ride with Vampirella and Red Sonja back to Vampi''s home planet. Twin suns! Rivers of blood! Wicked sunburns in the making! You''ve never seen a spring break like this before. But is it a one-way ticket for the fantastic foursome? Stay tuned to find out!

Collects A Year of Marvels: The Amazing, The Incredible, The Unstoppable, The Unbeatable, The Uncanny; Ghost Rider X-Mas Special Infinite Comic #1; Marvel New Year''s Eve Special #1. Join us in a brand new Marvel adventure as your favorite heroes journey through the calendar year one month at a time! It''s February and Peter Parker''s got a hot date, but the old Parker luck hits hard...and so does the bank-robbing villain The Vulture! Then, when business is down in March, Scott Lang''s Ant-Man Security Solutions will take just about any job off ered to them - including stealing back stolen goods! Then see what happens when Hydra agents ruin the Winter Soldier''s Fourth of July by robbing his secret storage locker. Plus, a special Father''s Day tale featuring Nova!

The body count increases, and the mystery deepens as Vampirella and Red Sonja investigate the deaths plaguing Riverdale High. Turns out American high school life is as mysterious and perplexing as the murders themselves! Meanwhile Betty and Veronica have troubles of their own when they butt heads with the editor of the school newspaper over their investigative news coverage. Is there a coverup afoot?

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.

Having helping hands does wonders for one''s recovery, especially when you have both superpowers and the media breathing down your neck. After beginning to recover from her experiences in space, losing her girlfriend Kay, and realizing she has superpowers, Valentina “Val” Resnick-Baker has found herself in a better place surrounded by new friends, Fiona, and a new job at MIT. Unfortunately—because life can never be easy for Val—there''s a new threat on the horizon; one that''s threatening to steal her suit and her powers. All Val may want is peace, but the world needs her to be a superhero.

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.

Sharks. Ogres. Witches. Gods. Vicious Beasts. Treasures. Swordplay. Thieves. And a Musician. This Red Sonja Volume truly has it all!

The barbarian She-Devil with a Sword faces a whole different world - New York City - in this new adventure written by Amy Chu (Poison Ivy, Kiss) and drawn by Carlos Gomez (The Dresden Files). Somewhere deep underground, strange and powerful demons clad in metal armor attack and roust Red Sonja from a deep magical sleep. Confused and weaponless, she must find a way to defeat these mysterious creatures, escape from her solitary prison, and make her way to the surface to discover where she is, and why the evil Kulan Gath summoned her there!

Emma Frost is the villain you love to hate in the Hellfire Club''s darkest days! Before she became a mainstay of the heroic X-Men, Emma Frost had another role: White Queen of the Hellfire Club! As she grapples for power with the rest of the Inner Circle, witness Emma''s ruthless ascent to the top! And when she discovers there''s a mole within the Hellfire Club leaking secrets to their sworn enemies, the X-Men, Emma will stop at nothing to uncover the truth! But as an emergency meeting is convened in London, all the evidence is pointing toward…Emma herself?! Framed as a traitor, the White Queen must go on the run! Take a deep dive into Emma''s past, learn shocking secrets and be prepared to bow down to the White Queen! Collecting EMMA FROST: THE WHITE QUEEN (2025) #1-5.