New Releases by Cecil Castellucci

From the creators of the hit show Critical Role comes Jester, Caleb, Yasha, and Nott the Brave’s origin stories, now available in a softcover Mighty Nein Origins omnibus graphic novel! Experience the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of a mishmash party of misfits—now in softcover! Jester Lavorre’s unconventional upbringing full of mischief with the Traveler, Caleb’s troubled survival alongside Eadwulf and Astrid at the Soltryce Academy, Nott’s journey to escape her goblin captors and return to her family and herself, and Yasha’s emotional trauma after a loved one’s unfair death are all chronicled in this omnibus edition of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins. Delve deep into each character’s past and witness what led these unlikely friends to form the party known as the Mighty Nein. Collects Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Jester Lavorre, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Caleb Widogast, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Yasha Nydoorin, and Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Nott the Brave. This is the first of two softcover collections featuring Mighty Nein Origins stories by Critter creators in direct consultation with the cast of Critical Role. This edition is great for fans and new readers alike!

Feeling content and at peace with the state of the cosmos? WRONG! Don’t worry, Cruel Universe 2 is here to dispel that tragically optimistic fantasy! We’ve trapped—er, we mean tapped—writers Cecil Castellucci (Girl on Film), Ryan Haddock (EC’s Catacomb of Torment), and J. Holtham (Hulu’s A Handmaid’s Tale) to remind you of your life’s limited span, and to assure you that hubris and gullibility are two sides of the humanity coin. In case you’re not convinced—or can’t read—artists Brian Level (Night People), Andrea Mutti (EC’s Cruel Kingdom), and Claire Roe (The Hollywood Special) are on hand to imprint horrifying visuals into your eyestalks.

Twelve action-packed comics stories from across the Star Wars galaxy, including fan-favorite characters like Luke, Leia, Anakin, Rey, Boba Fett, the Bad Batch, and more! Collected in a luxurious and oversized hardcover graphic novel format. From the rise of the Sith to the oppression of the First Order, the dark side has always threatened to extinguish the light of hope from the galaxy. But in every era, heroes have risen up to strike back against the darkness! The fight for the fate of the galaxy throughout the generations is captured by these 12 tales of adventure, collected for the first time in an oversized hardcover library edition! At the height of the Clone Wars, Yoda and Mace Windu do battle with Count Dooku to save a Force artifact from enemy hands. As the rebels continue their fight against the Empire, Luke and Leia free a planet from Imperial rule by infiltrating a secret Stormtrooper base. And during the dark days of the First Order’s reign, Rey and Chewbacca fight a ruthless bounty hunter to save Life Day! But the history of the galaxy is filled with scum and villainy, as well. Follow Asajj Ventress, Kylo Ren, and other notorious ne’er-do-wells as they work to tirelessly to enact the dark will of their shadowy masters. These stories and more await readers in this collection. This anthology series is written by bestselling authors Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Ghost Agents), Amanda Deibert (Rocket and Groot: The Hunt for Star-Lord, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe), and Cecil Castellucci (Batgirl, Critical Tole: The Mighty Nein Origins), and features artwork by Lucas Marangon, Megan Huang, Nick Brokenshire, Andrea Mutti, Riccardo Faccini, Eduardo Mello, and Andy Duggan! Collects issues #1–#12 of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories.

LA GALASSIA È UN POSTO SELVAGGIO E PERICOLOSO! Nell''Orlo Esterno, Jedi come Quinlan Vos, Yoda e Mace Windu lottano per arginare l''incendio delle Guerre dei Cloni, mentre i cloni d''élite della Bad Batch combattono per restare in vita! Sul Millennium Falcon ci si prepara all''attacco della seconda Morte Nera in orbita attorno alla luna boscosa di Endor, che è anche il luogo dove sarà inviato Jaxxon, il migliore coniglio verde della galassia, per una speciale missione diplomatica. Il volume conclusivo di questa serie antologica per lettori di tutte le età. [CONTIENE: STAR WARS: HYPERSPACE STORIES (2022) #9-12, HYPERSPACE STORIES: JAXXON ANNUAL.]

Brother Blue. His name, even the color, filled me with a furious fire of pure hatred. Years ago, Tula Bane was beaten and left for dead on a remote space station far from Earth, her home planet. She started with nothing and had no one, but over time, she found a home, a family, and even love. When it''s discovered that the abandoned planet beneath the station is abundant with a rare and valuable resource, aliens from across the galaxy race over to strike it rich. With them comes trouble, like the man who nearly killed Tula years ago—the man she has dreamed of destroying ever since. In this sequel to Tin Star, Cecil Castellucci takes readers on an extraordinary adventure through space in a thrilling and thoughtful exploration of what it means to love, to hate, and to be human.

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!

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.

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.

Critcal Role’s The Mighty Nein Origins is collected for the first time! This first of two volumes collects the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave. Delve deep into their pasts and witness what led them to the Mighty Nein. This hardcover collection features stories and art by fan-favorite Critter creators, in direct consultation with the cast of Critical Role! It’s a must for any fan’s library. Collects: Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Jester Lavorre Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Yasha Nydoorin Critical Role: Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave

STORIE EMOZIONANTI DI AVVENTURE GALATTICHE! Dall''ascesa dei Sith all''oppressione del Primo Ordine, il lato oscuro ha sempre minacciato di estinguere la luce della speranza nella Galassia. Ma in ogni epoca, degli eroi si sono opposti con coraggio all''oscurità! Al culmine delle Guerre dei Cloni, Anakin Skywalker e Obi-Wan Kenobi combattono contro l''insidioso Generale Grievous. Nei primi giorni della Ribellione, Luke Skywalker e Leia Organa scoprono una base Imperiale nascosta. E durante l''ascesa del Primo Ordine, Finn, Poe, Rey e Chewbacca combattono assaltatori e cacciatori di taglie per mantenere viva la scintilla della Resistenza. [CONTIENE: STAR WARS: HYPERSPACE STORIES (2022) #1-4.]

On the run from the brutal First Order, General Leia Organa tasks Finn & Poe Dameron with an important mission to acquire vital supplies for the Resistance. But when the deal goes south, the two hatch a plan to snatch starship parts from a moving train! But, unbeknownst to them, a First Order officer and his squad of stormtroopers have other plans! A daring train heist on the frontiers of Wild Space, in Star Wars: Hyperspace #3!

In a not-so-distant future, a freak particle storm has landed botanist Dr. Maeve Lindholm on an idyllic yet strange parallel Earth, with no way back home. Here, two moons rule society, and nature outshines science. But just like her own climate ravaged planet, this verdant Earth has a sinister side. Children are rare. Humans must serve a purpose or pay an unthinkable price. Astronomer Zuzi battles this underlying darkness every day—just like Maeve did at home. Both women are fighters, and both face a choice: forge new paths, or save the worlds they''ve always known? Maeve will have to decide, and fast—because she''s fighting for more than just herself. “I happily burrowed into these worlds and their questions and how they mirror so many of our questions and worries these days, all of it brought to life so vividly and alluringly in story and image. A great combination of big issues and appealing tiny zesty detail."—Aimee Bender (The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, The Girl in the Flammable Skirt) “Shifting Earth is a necessary reminder that it''s not our future under discussion, but our futures. A very engaging and intelligent read.”—Mark Russell (Second Coming, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles) “Escaping a dying planet could be the end of the story. But in this beautiful tale of hope and science powering through unimaginable loss, it''s only the beginning."—Jody Houser (Stranger Things, Doctor Who) "Shifting Earth is a gorgeous and moving adventure through the end of the world—through the end of worlds—powered by the hope that every endangered planet might still be saved. What will it take? Belief and science, love and beauty, luck and perseverance—all of which Shifting Earth has in unlimited supply."—Matt Bell (Appleseed, How They Were Found) “Shifting Earth takes seriously the call for science fiction to imagine different and better futures, while having the intellectual honesty to consider them critically. It asks not how we reach a future without sacrifice, but what sacrifices we are willing to make.”—Madeline Ashby (VN, iD, Company Town) "Shifting Earth made me think about sustainability and the future in a new way. You might just find yourself returning from this gorgeous journey with the seeds of new ideas and a new commitment to building a better world."—Charlie Jane Anders (All the Birds in the Sky, The City in the Middle of the Night)

Set in 1932, this is the story of two misfits with no place to call home, who build a relationship during a train hopping journey from the cold heartbreak of their eastern homes toward the sunny promise of California Pearl Plankette ran away from her abusive father, but has nowhere to go until she stumbles upon a disguise that gives her the key to a new identity. Reborn as a boy named Soupy, she hitches her star to Remy "Ramshackle" Renault, a hobo who takes her under his wing. Ramshackle''s kindness and protection go a long way to help Soupy heal from her difficult past. But Ramshackle has his own demons to wrestle with, and he''ll need Soupy just as much as she needs him. Now includes an Educator''s guide written by Meryl Jaffe, PhD.

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.

IM ANGESICHT DES JOKERS! Der Joker der schlimmste und irrste Feind von Batman hat Gotham City in seiner Gewalt und dem Dunklen Ritter alles genommen – und auch dessen Verbündete stehen im Visier des Mörderclowns. Denn so wie der Joker Batmans Geheimidentität kennt weiß er offensichtlich auch wer sich unter den Masken seiner Kampfgefährten verbirgt. Als Batgirl alias Barbara Gordon nach einem mit Batwoman bestandenen Abenteuer in ihr Apartment zurückkehrt wird ihr dort aufgelauert – vom Joker persönlich! Eine Situation die sie so ähnlich schon einmal erlebt hat und die sie für Jahre in den Rollstuhl brachte! Aber der Joker ist nicht der einzige Psychopath der Barbaras Leben schon aus der Bahn geworfen hat und der während des Joker Wars wieder in Erscheinung tritt: Auch ihr Bruder James Gordon Jr. ein irrer Serienmörder macht ihr seine Aufwartung – mit tödlichen Folgen! Der finale Band dieser BATGIRLSerie mit EventKapiteln zum Joker WarSpektakel inszeniert von Cecil Castellucci (SHADE THE CHANGING GIRL) Carmine Di Giandomenico (FLASH) Robbi Rodriguez (SpiderGwen) und anderen.

“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?

Experience the tale of Disney''s The Little Mermaid through the voice of Ariel herself in this comic retelling. The inspiring story of love, hope, and sacrifice is told through the perspective of the mermaid Ariel herself! Ariel is a free spirit. She is curious and adventurous with the desire to learn about everything the world has to offer--especially the world above her ocean home. When she hears a celebration on the surface of the ocean, it is love at first sight when she sees human Prince Eric travelling homeward aboard his ship. When there is an accident and the sailors are forced to abandon their ship, Ariel rescues Eric from drowning. Saved, he awakens to Ariel''s beautiful voice and is immediately in love. But the possibility of romance seems hopeless as visiting the surface of the ocean and even being seen by humans is forbidden by her overprotective father. Ariel makes a risky deal with the sea witch Ursula for a chance at true love--she will become human! Faced with the manipulation of the evil sea witch, and the challenges of being human for the first time, will Ariel realize her love with Eric . . . and be human forever? Written by award-winning author Cecil Castellucci (Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Shade, The Changing Girl, The Plain Janes, Soupy Leaves Home), this graphic novel invites you to be a part of Ariel''s world as she experiences the hardships of growing up, the power of love, and dreams of being . . . human.

Story 1 - The terror group Scorpio attempts to capture and dissect Aquaman in an effort to create superhuman soldiers! Story 2 - While escorting a pod of whales to safety, Aquaman and Mera discuss starting a family of their own, but their conversation is cut short when naval sonar tests disorient the pod, causing the whales to attack naval ships, and forcing Aquaman, Mera, and the Navy officers to save the pod before they hurt anyone.

As Gotham City’s renovations begin, mysterious metal statues begin appearing all over town, which leads Batgirl to believe they may be more than meets the eye. What’s even creepier is whatever is terrorizing Alejo’s constituents. Jason Bard doesn’t want to admit it, but his body doesn’t feel quite right after leaving Unearth. Did something follow him out of the portal?

Meet the Plain Janes--artist activists on a mission to wake up their sleepy suburban town. This cult classic graphic novel is perfect for fans of The LumberJanes and Awkward. When artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved city life behind for the boring suburb of Kent Waters, she thinks her life is over. But then she finds where she belongs: at the reject table in the cafeteria, along with fellow misfits Brain Jayne, Theater Jane, and sporty Polly Jane. United by only two things-a shared name and frustration with the adults around them--the girls form a secret club dedicated to fighting suburban apathy with guerrilla works of art scattered around their small town. But for Main Jane, the group is more than simple teenaged rebellion; it''s an act of survival. She''s determined not to let fear rule her life like it does her parents'' and neighbors'' lives. Armed with her sketchbook and a mission of resistance, the PLAIN Janes are out to prove that passion, bravery, and a group of great friends can save anyone from the hell that is high school. With each installment printed in its own distinct color, this volume includes the original two stories--The Plain Janes and Janes in Love--plus a never-before-seen third story, Janes Attack Back. The Janes are back, and better than ever.

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

With Oracle calling the shots in Burnside, Batgirl must figure out how to survive her nightmare opponent. But how do you defeat a nemesis who does you better than you? Does the answer lie within? Our hero just might have to forget everything she knows in order to beat these impossible odds!

One thing young Cecil was sure of from the minute she saw Star Wars was that she was going to be some kind of artisté. Probably a filmmaker. Possibly Steven Spielberg. Then in 1980 the movie Fame came out. Cecil wasn’t allowed to see that movie. It was rated R and she was ten. But she did watch the television show and would pretend with her friends that she was going to that school. Of course they were playing. She was not. She was destined to be an art school kid. Chronicling the life of award-winning young adult novelist, and Eisner-nominated comics scribe Cecil Castellucci (Shade the Changing Girl, Star Wars: Moving Target), Girl On Film follows a passionate aspiring artist from the youngest age through adulthood to deeply examine the arduous pursuit of filmmaking, while exploring the act of memory and how it recalls and reshapes what we think we truly know about ourselves. Praise for Girl on Film More than a life story, it''s an account of how to live an artist''s life even when it looks like your artistic ambitions are grandiose and impractical. In fact, Castellucci shows, your artistic ambitions are pretty much guaranteed to be grandiose and impractical. That doesn''t matter. What matters is how you live with your big dreams, what you give up for them, what you hang onto and what you let go. - NPR ...a story that''s simultaneously sweet and provoking: more than a mere autobiography, Girl on Film demands that we ask ourselves how we narrate our own life and its meaning. - Boing Boing

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!

Eager to prove himself as a guardian for the criminals of Gotham City, Killer Moth has set his sights on taking out one of Gotham’s finest heroes…Batgirl! Does this insect menace really stand a chance against Batman’s smartest ally? Meanwhile, after their daring escape, the Terrible Trio is on the hunt for new ways to cause trouble for Batgirl. Little do they know, Lex Luthor has already beat them to it and is about to bring Batgirl’s worst possible nightmare to life! Oracle is back online. And she’s angry.

Scott Free has escaped Apokolips, and now itÕs all-out war between that wretched planet and New Genesis. This is good news for the Furies, who now have a clear mission to fulfill: keep Scott Free from joining the other side. ThatÕs bad news for Big Barda, who has fallen in love with the future Mister Miracle. ItÕs a race to Earth to see who can get to Scott first, and maybe BardaÕs last chance to convince her sisters that they donÕt have to do what Darkseid says anymoreÑwhich could be the only way she comes out of this alive herself.

Is there life beyond the confines of Apokolips? Scott Free, the future Mister Miracle, is about to find out. But when Big Barda plays a role in his escape, it could spell trouble not just for her potential promotion to the role of the leader of the Female Furies, but to the very existence of the Furies. The women warriors already have too many secrets among them, and if one is exposed, all are exposed. But which of Darkseid’s minions holds the true key to their destruction? Could it possibly be Granny Goodness herself?

This issue, weÕre trapped in the dreams of Beautiful Dreamer! The Forever People are ApokolipsÕ Most Wanted and bringing one of them to the planet is treason all unto itself, so the fact that GrannyÕs plan to brainwash her Female Furies has backfired, Beautiful Dreamer is on the loose and the rogue Fury Aurelie is to blame canÕt be good for anyone. Can Granny track down these fugitives before Darkseid discovers that his warrior women are the source of his armyÕs recent troubles in the war against New Genesis?

The Female Furies have a terrible secret that could get them all banished to the deepest pit of Apokolips. They thought they got away with killing SteppenwolfÕs nephew, but now that heÕs been reported missing, the Protectors are sticking their noses into everyoneÕs business in hopes of finding their lost comrade. Meanwhile, AurelieÕs tormentor, Protector Wiliks, applies more pressure on her. Does he know more than he lets on? Regardless, itÕs affecting AurelieÕs ability to lead the Furies, causing friction between her and Big Barda and forcing Granny Goodness to take drastic action.

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 GoodnessÕ 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 DarkseidÕs army, Granny thinks itÕs 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 riggedÑand one accidental murder could spell disaster for them all! FEMALE FURIES is an exciting new miniseries starring some of Jack KirbyÕs coolest Fourth World characters by the writer of SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL and the artist of PLASTIC MAN!