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The November/December 2023 issue of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. Featuring new fiction by Naomi Kritzer, Jeffrey Ford, Kel Coleman, Cecil Castellucci, Marissa Lingen, Chelsea Sutton, and Ana Hurtado. Essays by John Scalzi, Amanda-Rae Prescott, Paul Cornell, and Lee Mandelo, poetry by Carlie St. George, Tehnuka, Lora Gray, and Angela Liu, interviews with Jeffrey Ford and Marissa lIngen by Caroline M. Yoachim, a cover by Paul Lewin, and an editorial by Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas. Uncanny Magazine is a bimonthly science fiction and fantasy magazine first published in November 2014. Edited by 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 Hugo award winners for best semiprozine, and 2018 Hugo award winners for Best Editor, Short Form, Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas, and Monte Lin, each issue of Uncanny includes new stories, poetry, articles, and interviews.

A retelling of the Prince Lindwurm fairy tale, Brother Prince Snake is a story of love, sibling rivalry, and how a monster became King. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Shade has settled into her adopted human body, but the rest of her high school isnÕt sure how to deal with this strange new behavior from the girl they once knew. The more Shade learns about MeganÕs former life, the more she realizes everyone hates her. ItÕs one of many fresh sensations Shade is getting to know. Being a human is galaxies different than being from Meta, and itÕs not going to be easy balancing all of that with the madness that brought her here.

"From writer Cecil Castellucci and artist Marley Zarcone, SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL VOL. 1: EARTH GIRL MADE EASY—a bold new reimagining of one of comics’ maddest and most memorable characters and part of the DC’s Young Animal imprint led by rock-star Gerard Way. Loma Shade may be from another planet, but she’s still like every other twenty something who feels that their life is going nowhere fast. Bored out of her mind, her solution is to drop out of school, dump her boyfriend and leave her homeworld of Meta behind—courtesy of the infamous “madness coat” of renegade poet Rac Shade, which is not so much a garment as it is a multidimensional gateway. After stealing the coat and astrally projecting herself across space, Loma ends up in the body of Megan Boyer, an Earth girl who seems to have it all: youth, beauty and a conveniently damaged brain. Following her “miraculous” recovery, however, Loma finds there’s just one problem with being Megan: Everyone hates her. She was a bully who terrorized her enemies and her friends alike, and now Loma’s stuck with the consequences. To make matters worse, back on Meta there are dark forces that want Rac’s dangerously valuable coat for their own nefarious purposes, and they’re closing in on Loma’s vulnerable physical body. At the same time, the primal madness that the coat channels is slowly, irresistibly eroding Loma’s equally vulnerable soul. With two new lives to live, can this Changing Girl survive either one without losing her mind? Find out in SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL VOL. 1: EARTH GIRL MADE EASY. Collects issues #1-6."

Dark Horse returns to Star Wars with new tales of adventure! This anthology series brings readers new tales of adventure from across the length and breadth of the Star Wars galaxy. From the hallowed days of the High Republic to the Resistance’s desperate struggle against the First Order, some of comics most exciting creators have come together to bring you a brand new side of a galaxy far, far away. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories! Collects Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #1-#4.

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All their lives the Female Furies have been raised to be the meanest, most cunning, and most ruthless fighting force on all of Apokolips. So why are Granny Goodness''s girls left behind every time the men go to war? With the might of New Genesis hanging over the planet, and the Forever People making mincemeat out of Darkseid''s army, Granny thinks it''s about time that changed. And so, Big Barda, Aurelie, Mad Harriet, Lashina, Bernadeth, and Stompa set out to beat the boys at their own game. Little do they know the game is rigged- and one accidental killing could spell disaster for them all! Collects Female Furies #1-6, plus Jack Kirby''s Mister Miracle #9, the issue that inspired this series.

Princess Leia returns for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, the story follows the warrior princess as she leads a ragtag group of rebels on a dangerous mission against the evil Galactic Empire. Hidden in the story are also hints and clues about the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, making this a must-read for fans old and new!

The Galaxy is a wild and dangerous place! Dark Horse’s inaugural anthology series concludes in this third thrilling volume, with 4 more action filled tales of galactic adventure for all ages! On the Outer Rim, Jedi like Quinlan Vos, Yoda, and Mace Windu struggle to contain the spreading fires of the Clone Wars, while the clones of the Bad Batch just struggle to make it through the day! And on the forest moon of Endor, the heroes of the Rebellion look back at their greatest triumph. Secrets will be revealed in this exciting volume of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories, collecting issues #9–#12 of Dark Horse’s flagship All Ages Anthology series!

This collection launches the second part of a special two volume series of exciting stories taking place in the world of Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Moon Knight) and Dean Ormston’s (Neil Gaiman''s The Sandman, Books of Magick: Life During Wartime) Eisner Award–winning Black Hammer superhero comics. Creators such as Kelly Thompson, Cullen Bunn, Cecil Castellucci, Scott Snyder and many more of comics’ top talents take on some of the greatest heroes and villains of Spiral City! This graphic novel collects Black Hammer: Visions #5-8 and also features a sketchbook section and pinups by Yuko Shimizu, Veronica Fish, Dan Brereton, Annie Wu, Brian Hurtt, and more! Featuring tales of the cult heroes and villains of Spiral City such as the Horseless Rider, Ms. Moonbeam, Cthu-Lou, and Skulldigger!

Discover more about Anna and Elsa, from their perspectives, in this expanded retelling of the timeless Oscar®-winning film. Return to the unforgettable world of Frozen and experience the captivating story of family, love, acceptance, and magic from the first-person perspective of the two sisters! Anna and Elsa are separated by fear and panic when the kingdom suddenly discovers Elsa''s magical ability to create ice and snow on the day she is crowned queen. Elsa flees and isolates herself in an ice palace--unaware of the extent of her powers and that they have frozen the kingdom under deep snow and ice. Anna begins an epic journey joined by mountain man Kristoff, his reindeer best friend Sven, and the comical little snowman Olaf, to bring Elsa back to Arendelle and save the kingdom! Disney''s 2013 stunning big-screen comedy adventure masterpiece is expanded upon by award-winning author Cecil Castellucci (Soupy Leaves Home, Shade, The Changing Girl). The strength of sisters is put to the test as Anna and Elsa discover the power of sacrifice and the true meaning of love.

Beware the power of the Dark Side! From one end of the galaxy to the other, the forces of evil grow stronger. Criminal syndicates scheme in the shadows, while vicious bounty hunters track down the guilty and innocent alike. And from the height of the Clone Wars to the darkest days of the Resistance, the agents and acolytes of the Sith work tirelessly to enact the dark will of their shadowy masters. Dark Horse comics presents four tales of scum and villainy, in Hyperspace Stories Volume 2! Collects Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #5–#8.

A new era of Star Wars comics begins here! After the destruction of the Death Star, the Rebel Alliance searches desperately for a safe haven to escape from the iron grip of the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa investigate a mountainous world that could prove useful as a new base, only to discover all is not as it seems. On the run from imperial stormtroopers, Luke and Leia must make a perilous trip across an unforgiving landscape if they are to escape capture, or worse, at the hands of the Empire. Luke and Leia versus the Empire!

Star Trek: Deep Space 9 and Star Trek: Voyager return to comics! In Castellucci’s, “Mother’s Walk,” major Kira confronts how she can perform a mandatory, ancient Bajoran pilgrimage when so many family members, needed for the rite, are dead. Who can she turn to? And in Scott’s “The Wildman Maneuver,” an unlikely member of the Voyager crew “saves” the ship!

The legend of Batman starts with Bruce Wayne…but that’s not where it ends. Featuring fan favorites like Terry McGinnis and Cassandra Cain—Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 2 is a can’t-miss collection of the best…and worst that Gotham has to offer! And who can solve the murder of Bruce Wayne?! Collects Batman: Urban Legends #7-10.

Theodora the duck sets a good example for her friend Chad, but who is the odd duck?

Princess Leia returns for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, the story follows the warrior princess as she leads a ragtag group of rebels on a dangerous mission against the evil Galactic Empire. Hidden in the story are also hints and clues about the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, making this a must-read for fans old and new!

“MILK WARS” part three! Shade has been split into multiple parts, each representing a different mood, all in service to the perfect and beautiful Wonder Wife. But Happy Shade is starting to sense that not all is right in Wonderland, and she finds something strange staring back at her on the other side of the looking glass! Plus, part three of the Eternity Girl backup story!

Not all heroes wear capes! Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. This book presents tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana’s mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more! New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson brings together an all-star cast of authors and illustrators in this anthology of contemporary Wonder Women-and how they’ve changed our world.

Series finale! All good things must come to an end, as we wrap up this run of Batgirl with one final oversized celebratory issue! In the aftermath of “The Joker War,” Gotham is left in pieces that need to be picked up by Barbara and Alejo’s team-but is Gotham a city worth saving anymore, and how much longer does our girl have it in her to keeping fighting for it as Batgirl? Then, if Barbara is to ever give her relationship with Jason a chance, she knows she has to face him and finally make amends with the act that crippled him.

New series writer Cecil Castellucci continues to take Batgirl in an exciting new direction! First up—the Terrible Trio is now a quartet?! After the reawakening of Oracle, the Trio has decided to team up with her and show Gotham City what they’re really made of. Meanwhile, Batgirl has her hands full with a real pest problem…Killer Moth! Can our hero exterminate his evil plans before it’s too late?

After her disastrous dust-up with Oracle, Batgirl needs to regroup. But when Barbara Gordon’s boss sends her to Chicago, she must confront the city’s greatest threat...her estranged mother! Luckily, a dangerous new villain called Opus distracts her from that unhappy reunion by threatening to bury Batgirl in the Windy City-forever!

Romance is in the air in the DCU with special romance tales featuring Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Batman, Catwoman, Superman, Aquaman, Apollo, Midnighter, Nightwing and more! Plus, perforated Valentine''s Day cards!

Long before his infamous run-in with Han Solo, Greedo was a rookie crook trying to rise through the ranks of Jabba the Hutt''s gangster organization. But his young ambitions are quickly derailed when a big deal goes south, and Greedo is set up to take the fall by Jabba''s latest romantic companion. Can Greedo make it out alive, or will he find himself the latest offering to Jabba''s pet Rancor! Even long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away, crime doesn''t pay, in Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #6!

Gotham City lies in ruin after the events of “City of Bane”! Good neighborhoods have turned bad, and bad neighborhoods have turned worse. As Barbara Gordon’s friends and neighbors try to rebuild their homes, she faces a conflict she can’t win with her fists: “Who Really Owns Gotham?” Batgirl intends to find out!

The heroes and their vampire allies get ready to launch a massive counteroffensive,but someone is noticeably absent from the attack…what could Damian possibly beup to? Meanwhile—John Constantine, Doctor Fate, and the other magic wieldersconvene to craft a shaky plan that might be the only thing standing between theheroes and Darkseid himself.

When her grandmother, a devoted gardener, dies, a little girl inherits her gardening gloves and feels closer to her memory.

The holidays are just around the corner-and what better way to celebrate than with the heroes (and villains!) of the DC Universe! This new stocking stuffer collects DC’S NUCLEAR WINTER SPECIAL #1, HARLEY QUINN #55 and a story from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1.

The DC and DC''s Young Animal--a grassroots mature reader imprint, creatively spearheaded by Gerard Way--crossover is here! Now some of the world''s most famous superheroes appear alongside the DC''s Young Animal misfits for some thrilling crime-fighting adventures. What happens when the Doom Patrol team of misfits meets Justice League of America, or the new Gotham vigilante Mother Panic comes face to face with Batman? Will Shade the Changing Girl be able to appease Wonder Woman and will Cave Carson be able to team up with Swamp Thing to destroy the evil, interdimensional corporation called RetCo from the inside? Valid questions. Very valid. How will we ever find out the answer? Right here in DC/YOUNG ANIMAL: MILK WARS, of course! Led by Eisner Award-winning author and DC''s Young Animal creator, Gerard Way, top talents from DC and DC''s Young Animal are collaborating for the first time to bring you the wildest and weirdest crime-fighting adventures in comics history. DC''s Young Animal bridges the gap between the DCU and Vertigo, focusing on the juxtaposition between visual and thematic storytelling. Collects JLA/DOOM PATROL SPECIAL #1, MOTHER PANIC/BATMAN SPECIAL #1, SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL/WONDER WOMAN SPECIAL #1, CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE/SWAMP THING SPECIAL #1 and DOOM PATROL/JLA SPECIAL #1.

Dive into both the old and new complexities of Aquaman’s legacy in this collection of classic tales and new imaginings from talent like Geoff Johns, Marv Wolfman, Tom Taylor, Steve Orlando, and more! Discover threads from the Aquaman mythology featuring iconic characters such as Mera, Black Manta, and Aqualad. What personal missions will they embark on, and what showdowns will ensue? Collects stories from Aquaman Giant #1-4 and Aquaman: Deep Dives #4, #6-7, and #9.

Wonder Woman isn''t exactly thrilled to be battling croco-aliensƒbut really, anything''s better than sitting through any more of that newspaper interview. And Lois Lane agrees! "Girls'' Day Out" part 2 of 2.

Girls'' Day Out part 1 of 2! Lois Lane doesn''t do "puff piece" interviews, which is fine, because Diana of Themyscira is not interested in being treated as fluff. But when they''re attacked by robots and croco-aliens, the situation really gets heated!

Exiled in a world of forgotten heroes and villains known as Limbo Land, Ms. Moonbeam hopes one day to be released and put back into a main story of her own—all of that gets thrown into a major existential crisis with the arrival of Colonel Weird into her world, leading her on a quest to find her way out of Limbo Land.

“The Last Joke” part two: in the finale of this killer two-part tale, Babs traces the Batgirl-obsessed redhead murders back to their source and realizes the real culprit is…closer than she expected! Will James Gordon Jr. step up to the plate and prove his new loyalty to his sister by taking out the killer?

Oracle makes her move to confront the creator who abandoned her…Batgirl! But first she must get our hero’s attention, and she’s got her sights set on Burnside. With the help of her new minions, the Terrible Trio, Oracle’s plans for revenge could mean the end for this hip Gotham neighborhood!