New Releases by Cecil Castellucci

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.

The Madness is rising all around the Earth and reaching into space, but without feelings to process everything thatÕs going on, ShadeÕs anhedonia could turn deadly for not only herself but the rest of the world. But how can she care when she doesnÕt have any emotions?

In an attempt to move on with her new life, Shade decides she must separate her head from her heart-literally. Meanwhile, River gets caught up in an anti-alien league, while a familiar force visits vengeance upon Valley VilleÕs residents.

Shade has a new body thatÕs all her own, but does that mean she also requires a new life, one of her making, as well? River, Teacup and the rest of the Valley Ville crew have moved on, and so must she. But creating a life from scratch isnÕt as easy as getting a new body, especially when all you have is the memory of what you had.

This sweetly snarky, romantic YA novel follows Edan as she tries to gather the strength to be the hero in her own real life even as she connects with her dream boy at a costume competition. When Edan Kupferman dresses up like her favorite character, Gargantua, she feels tall and powerful. That''s important right now, because her family is a mess, her best friend is gone for the summer, her crush is confusing, and Edan''s feeling small and not sure which end is up. When Edan''s cosplaying, she can be angry, loud, and not the good girl everyone thinks she is. And when she''s at conventions, she feels like she''s found her own Team Tomorrow. But when her personal life starts to spiral out of control, Edan has to figure out whether she needs a sidekick, or if she has the strength to be the hero of her own story.

Following her encounters in Gotham City, Shade decides to head out west and check out Los Alamos, New Mexico, the one-time location of nuclear test sites, and also the setting of her favorite TV show, ÒLife with Honey.Ó But itÕs been half a century since those bombs went offÑand since ÒHoneyÓ went off the air. So what kind of ghostly memories await Shade in the desert? Plus, a brand new ÒLife with HoneyÓ backup story.

Part two of ShadeÕs visit to Gotham City, the first stop on her tour of America. What will happen when she uses madness to get reality to line up with her American dreams? And now that her enemies on Meta have tracked Shade and the madness coat to Earth, she no longer has to worry about how sheÕs going to get back to her home planetÑbecause ShadeÕs home planet is coming to her! All this and a new ÒLife With HoneyÓ tale illustrated by guest artist Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance).

In this stand-alone issue, Shade begins to ponder whatÕs next for her on Earth. As the winter dance approaches, she reminisces about high school on Meta, and starts to wonder why sheÕs putting herself through that kind of hell again. Will she find the perfect dress, or will the dance be a perfect disaster? Plus, an all-new episode of ÒLife with Honey.Ó

When Shade took over MeganÕs body, Megan had to go somewhereÑand that she did. The displaced Earthling flew across the galaxy and back, and now that sheÕs home, Megan is pissed! ItÕs alien invader versus teenage bully in the climactic conclusion of our first arc!

Which is more powerful? These new human emotions or the madness that brought Shade to Earth? Balancing both is difficult, as the divide between where she is now and where she comes from grows deeper. ItÕs all about duality as the future and the past are racing to catch up with Shade. She sees strange visions of a possible tomorrow while Megan, the girl whose body she stole, is racing across galaxies to take her life back. Plus, an all-new backup feature: ShadeÕs favorite TV show, Life With Honey, comes to comics!

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!

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.

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!

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!

"Beaten and left for dead, fourteen-year-old Tula Bane finds herself abandoned on a space station called Yertina Feray after traveling with the colonist group, Children of the Earth"--

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

The Interceptor needs repairs, so the crew visits a junk depot! But the asteroid''s inhabitants aren''t happy about these visitors.... And things get even worse when more ships arrive!

"Albert Camus meets Mariah Fredericks in this smart, edgy take on one adolescent’s search for identity and meaning in life." — Kirkus Reviews On the outside, Libby Brin is the most popular girl in school. But on the inside, Libby is dying -- of boredom. In a moment of desperation, Libby signs up for an internship at the Los Angeles Zoo, much to the dismay of her friends, who’d prefer she spend her time with them, shopping, partying, and making fun of everyone else. Oddly, Libby realizes that she actually enjoys her new job and that she may even like the two "nerds" she works with. Will the Queen of Cool be forced to give up her crown?

Alternating chapters of prose and comics are interwoven in this extraordinary YA novel about grief and how it cuts us off from the ones we love.

"Castellucci mixes details of the L.A. punk scene with memorable characters and witty dialogue. . . . Consider this pure Nirvana." -- BOOKLIST Exiled from Canada to Los Angeles, Katy can''t believe she is spending the summer with her father--punk name: the Rat--a recovered addict and drummer for the band Suck. Even though Katy feels abandoned by her mom, even though the Rat''s place is a mess and he''s not like anything she''d call a father, Kathy won''t make a fuss. After all, she is a girl who is quiet and polite, a girl who smiles, a girl who is, well, beige. Or is she? From the author of BOY PROOF and THE QUEEN OF COOL comes an edgy L.A. novel full of humor, heart, and music.

A startling, wonderful novel about the true meaning of being an alien in an equally alien world."We are specks. Pieces of dust in this universe. Big nothings.""I know what I am."Mal lives on the fringes of high school. Angry. Misunderstood. Yet loving the world -- or, at least, an idea of the world. Then he meets Hooper. Who says he''s from another planet. And may be going home very soon.

A Time Magazine 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection "This novel''s funny first-person narrative will grab teens (and not just sci-fi fans) with its romance and the screwball special effects."– Booklist Meet Egg. Her real name is Victoria Jurgen, but she''s renamed herself after the kick-ass heroine of her favorite sci-fi movie, Terminal Earth. Like her namesake, Egg dresses all in white, colors her eyebrows, and shaves her head. She always knows the right answers, she''s always in control, and she''s far too busy — taking photos for the school paper, meeting with the Science Fiction and Fantasy Club, and hanging out at the "creature shop" with her dad, the special-effects makeup wizard — to be bothered with friends, much less members of the opposite sex. As far as Egg is concerned, she''s boy proof, and she likes it that way. But then Egg meets a boy named Max, a boy who''s smart and funny and creative and cool . . . and happens to like Egg. Could this be the end of the world — at least as Egg knows it?

Partly based on the author''s own experiences at the famous Manhattan high school for the performing arts, this novel explores friendship, freedom, and the art of challenging convention.Set in New York in the 1980s, this story of two ballet dancers (one American, one Russian) recounts the unforgettable night they spend in the city, and celebrates the friendship they form despite their cultural and political differences.

Jane had to move from the arty, urbane world of Metro City to the suburbs. She thought her life was over, until she found three friends to form a secret art gang called ''People Loving Art in Neighborhoods''.

Sixteen year old Victoria (nick-named Egg) avoids boys and romance, preferring to lose herself in science-fiction, until she falls for newcomer Max.