New Releases by Charles Soule

SERIES FINALE FINAL ISSUE -- The pulse-pounding conclusion to the epic series! Will our heroes find a way to stitch together the tattered country or will the forces of Aurora ultimately prevail. Find out in this gripping finale!

"Only two issues left before the huge series finale! Most, but not all of the cards get laid down in this crucial chapter in the UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY saga. The world is at war, and neither side will be satisfied with anything less than total eradication of their enemy. What comes after... peace, or devastation?"

In this epic conclusion to Star Wars: The High Republic, the Jedi face a final confrontation against the Nihil and Marchion Ro. The Force is everything. A single life connected to all life. All things connected to all other things. This is what the Jedi believe, and this is why they fight. For life . . . and the light. For too long, the light has been threatened by Marchion Ro, a sinister despot who will stop at nothing in his quest for power. The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage. Countless lives have been lost, beacons of hope have fallen, and the collective courage and resolve of the Republic have been tested like never before. Through it all the Jedi Order has endured, an unwavering candle against the encroaching darkness. But the Jedi have yet to solve the mystery of the Nameless creatures who feed on the Force. Ro has loosed them upon the galaxy, striking fear into the heart of even the most stalwart Jedi. And yet with every life saved and world freed from Nihil control, the all-consuming blight, which devours everything wherever it appears, threatens to wipe it all away. Everything now depends on nine brave Jedi, led by Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, who embark on a treacherous journey to the Nameless homeworld. Their quest: to finally solve the mystery of the Nameless and their connection to the Force, and to stop the blight before its damage becomes irreversible. But a final confrontation with Marchion Ro awaits. Ro, who is willing to sacrifice everything he’s achieved to secure a final victory against the Jedi and carve his name into the very stars for all time. Nothing less than the fate of everything, perhaps even the Force itself, is at stake.

What if every person on Earth gets a genie — and one wish — all at the same time? If you had one wish... what would you wish for? What if everyone else on the planet had one wish too? That''s Eight Billion Genies. Eight seconds after magical genies grant every person on earth one wish, the world is transformed forever...and that’s just the beginning! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Charles Soule (Light of the Jedi, Undiscovered Country) and superstar artist Ryan Browne (Curse Words, God Hates Astronauts) comes the most thought-provoking, hilarious, terrifying and emotional ride of the year. Collects all 8 issues.

We''re descending fast—we''re already in Hell''s Fifth Circle, which is where you''ll find sinners swallowed up by WRATH. And that''s what we''ve got in this issue! Tensions between our lucky devils about the way to manage their crusade to remake Hell erupt into fiery torrents of rage, while up on Earth, Cam and Starr realize that becoming influential and powerful will let them settle some old scores. It''s morally ambiguous mayhem all over the place!

For every 10 copies of LETTER 44 COMPENDIUM ordered, retailers may order one LETTER 44 COMPENDIUM BOOKPLATE (BUNDLE OF 10). These limited-availability bookplates are signed by creator CHARLES SOULE.

MINISERIES PREMIERE The next tale in the Shrouded College universe from CHARLES SOULE (EIGHT BILLION GENIES, UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY)Êand WILL SLINEY (HELL TO PAY, Spider-Man)Êis here! THEÊCOLDÊWITCHÊis an icy tale of revenge and dark sorcery set in frozen SiberiaÑJohn WickÊwith zombies! The tale of a wronged woman who goes to truly desperate lengths to avenge her murdered love, THEÊCOLDÊWITCHÊexpands the "supernatural Mission: Impossible" conceit that readers found in HELL TO PAY and THE BLOODY DOZEN, while standing completely on its own. A blood-chilling adventure, perfect for horror action fans. COVER C includes a special, individually numbered collector''s coin! Mission: Impossible meets John WickÑbut with zombiesÑin the newest entry in SOULE and SLINEY''s shared Shrouded College Universe of titles.

The third circle of Hell is where they stick the gluttonsÑthe folks who just want more! ThatÕs how youÕll feel when you read the next installment of this infernally delectable title from the creators of EIGHT BILLION GENIES! Cam Stane and Starr Winslow have seen their lives greatly improve since they began working with their shoulder devils, Collar and Rake. But enough is never enough, and the higher they go, the more temptation they face. PLUS: two devils make out at a beatnik bar!

MINISERIES FINALE THE EPIC CONCLUSIONÑthe second story in CHARLES SOULE and WILL SLINEYÕs SHROUDED COLLEGE cycle ends here with a terrifying, thrilling finale. The Hill family of magical astronauts is desperately trying to complete their missionÑto return to earth alive with their cargo of vampire prison escapees intact. But they will learn that there is more than one kind of vampire, and sometimes blood is all you have left.

Millions of miles from earth, with a badly damaged ship and starving vampires, desperate for the power in their blood, all around them, the Hill familyÕs mission to salvage their lives has become a disaster. Not all of them will make it home aliveÉbut there are worse fates than death.

Charles Soule continues his saga of STAR WARS! When something goes horribly wrong with Lobot, it puts the Rebellion at terrible risk! Lando Calrissian will do anything to save his friend - even if it means betraying all his other friends... Collecting: Star Wars (2020) 37-41

**"VICTORY," Part Two** For the last 25 issues, we have explored a deeply altered US from inside its borders. Now, at last, we return to the Outer World to see the incredible events that have taken place while our group of heroes has been lost inside the Undiscovered Country. At least two massive twists that turn the story on its head!

NEW STORY ARC "VICTORY,” Part One LANDMARK 25TH ISSUE! After the harrowing revelations of the “Disunity” arc, the final leg of the spiraling journey to the center of the new America begins. For the first time since entering the undiscovered country, the group has regained contact with the outside world. But what shocking news will be delivered?

If you had one wish…what would you wish for? What if everyone else on the planet had one wish too? That’s EIGHT BILLION GENIES. Eight seconds after magical genies grant every person on earth one wish, the world is transformed forever…and that’s just the beginning! From #1 New York Times-bestselling author CHARLES SOULE (UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY, Light of the Jedi) and superstar artist RYAN BROWNE (CURSE WORDS, GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS) comes the most thought-provoking, hilarious, terrifying, and emotional ride of the year. Collects EIGHT BILLION GENIES #1-8

Collects Star Wars: Hidden Empire (2022) #1-5. Qi''ra''s final plot to take down the Empire! The mysterious criminal syndicate Crimson Dawn and its leader, Lady Qi''ra, have become the galaxy''s most wanted now that Emperor Palpatine has realized the scope of their plans against him and moves to destroy her. But Qi''ra still has tricks up her sleeve - and with the help of the Knights of Ren and her many other allies, she will not go down without a fight! But as her bid to use an ancient Dark Side weapon known as the Fermata Cage to destroy the Sith falls apart and Darth Vader draws ever nearer, can Qi''ra still salvage victory from certain defeat? The epic trilogy begun in STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS and STAR WARS: CRIMSON REIGN concludes here!

Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga, witness the birth of a Jedi legend: Porter Engle! He is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic. With his sister Barash, he travels the galaxy, serving as a guardian of peace and justice. But even Porter Engle has enemies he cannot defeat. The dynamic new Star Wars era of the High Republic continues to expand, focusing on the legendary Jedi Knight Porter Engle. Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga, witness the birth of a Jedi legend: Porter Engle! He is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic. With his sister Barash, he travels the galaxy, serving as a guardian of peace and justice. But even Porter Engle has enemies he cannot defeat...

The only thing that stands between the death of Sebastian Stone and the Poor Man’s plan to hire the Devil himself using his thousands of cursed hellcoins is Sebastian’s better half, Maia Stone. But Maia will need power beyond anything she’s ever wielded to win this fight. One Faustian bargain…coming right up.

Combining the wonder of The Midnight Library , the inventiveness of Ready Player One, and the artistry of Cloud Atlas, this novel by the bestselling author of The Oracle Year and Anyone explores the way we’re all connected—and what can happen when we lose our capacity for joy. A few years from now, in a world similar to ours, there exists a sort of “depression plague” that people refer to simply as “The Grey.” No one can predict whom it will afflict, or how, but once infected, there’s no coming back. A young Hong Kong based scientist, Lily Barnes, is trying to maintain her inner light in an increasingly dark world. The human race is dwindling, and people fighting to push forward are increasingly rare. One day, Lily comes across something that seems to be addressing her directly, calling to her, asking her to follow a path to whatever lies at its end. Is this the Endless Vessel to happiness? She leaves her life behind and sets out through time and space to find out. From its opening heart-stopping scene in the present day at the Louvre in Paris, through the earthly meetings between Lily and her loved ones past and present, to a shocking and satisfying conclusion in a truly enchanted forest, Charles Soule has channeled history, science and drama to create a story for the ages—a story of hope and love and possibility. This is a novel you will not soon forget.

The Rebel Fleet is reunited at last! Leia Organa, Mon Mothma and the other Alliance leaders send a message to the galaxy that resistance to Palpatine''s rule remains as strong as ever. Meanwhile, Crimson Dawn has activated their sleeper agents across the galaxy - and two of them race to deliver a dangerous secret to the Rebel Alliance. But the Empire knows what they have stolen, and the entire Imperial Navy is in hot pursuit! Meanwhile, Threepio enters into aggressive negotiations, Luke embarks on a mission that will test his growing Jedi skills to the limit, and the rebels come to understand the true scope of the threat they face! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #26-30.

The source of the plague of cursed hellcoins upon the earth has been revealed and Maia and Sebastian Stone have realized they cannot destroy it alone. They must recruit aid from another of the Shrouded College''s agents, retired magical bon vivant Arturo Peroni. But he has racked up a sorcerous debt of his own, and it''s about to come due!

Collects Elektra: Black, White & Blood #1-4. Elektra walks the line between good and evil - with style! It''s an undisputed fact: Trained by both the vicious Hand and the benevolent Chaste, Elektra Natchios is the best assassin in the Marvel Universe! And a murderers'' row of all-star Marvel creators are here to present the proof, in glorious black and white…with lashings of blood! A dozen astonishing tales set throughout her long and lethal life illustrate her fighting skills, ninja training and sheer determination! From the mean streets of Hell''s Kitchen to the seedy back alleys of Madripoor - and even farther afield - prepare to see Elektra in a whole new light…taking on ninjas, vampires and worse!

“DISUNITY,” Part Four Charlotte and Valentina’s wild quest through the turning points of American history nears its conclusion, while Ace, Janet, and Chang come face to face with the most dangerous possible destiny for the US…and their own.

SERIES PREMIERE The Shrouded College will give you magic... but you''ll incur a debt. Until it''s paid you belong to them. Married couple Maia and Sebastian Stone took that deal. They have worked for the College ever since using their new abilities to track down 666 cursed coins: qurrakh... aka the Devil''s Dollar. Only a few remain. The Stones are almost free... but the devil''s in the details. Hellboy meets Indiana Jones in this supernatural adventure from CHARLES SOULE (Eight Billion Genies Undiscovered Country) and WILL SLINEY (Spider-Man).

“DISUNITY,” Part Three Janet, Chang, and Ace are on the run, wanted for crimes against the American Hegemony. Meanwhile, Valentina and Charlotte continue spinning through key moments in the USA’s past and come to an understanding of the way America’s history can affect its present…and its future.

The story that began with WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS continues in the second chapter of an epic trilogy that will reshape the Star Wars galaxy during the Age of Rebellion! The criminal organization known as the Crimson Dawn has risen -- but what is their goal, and how do they plan to achieve it? And how will the Rebel Alliance and the Empire both react to this new galactic power player? Featuring the return of beloved characters, shocking twists, epic feats of the Force and a story that will reach from the darkest underworld all the way to the Imperial Palace on Coruscant, CRIMSON REIGN is a Star Wars saga like no other!

Welcome to…THE FIRST EIGHT WEEKS! As the world continues to change in the wake of genies appearing to everyone on Earth and offering them a single wish, things are getting intense! Plenty of folks have wished for superpowers, and we all know what happens when you get a bunch of superpowered people together—they fight! How will our heroes survive THE POWERED AGE?

EIGHT BILLION GENIES have appeared on earth with one wish for everyone on the planet. WeÕve seen the first eight seconds after the genies arrived, and the first eight minutesÑnow brace yourself for the first eight hours, when many insane and foolish and wonderful wishes are made, and our heroes (a group of lovely people stuck in a dive bar in Detroit) try to survive the growing wishpocalypse!

If you had one wish…what would you wish for? Now, what if everyone else had one wish too? That’s EIGHT BILLION GENIES, the new eight-issue series from CHARLES SOULE & RYAN BROWNE (CURSE WORDS). At exactly the same moment, everyone on earth gets a genie and one wish. All hell breaks loose, in a very entertaining way…and that’s just the beginning. Buckle in for the wildest ride of the year!

The smash hit series by New York Times bestselling writers SCOTT SNYDER (Dark Nights: Death Metal, WYTCHES) and CHARLES SOULE (Star Wars, CURSE WORDS), with art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI (The Amazing Spider-Man, Darth Vader, Hellblazer), newcomer LEONARDO MARCELLO GRASSI, and Eisner Award-winning colorist MATT WILSON (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, PAPER GIRLS) continues! The journey through the transformed United States continues as our group of explorers ventures into the third Zone: POSSIBILITY, a region built on the endlessly evolving landscape of American creativity, from folklore to VR. The team will encounter bizarre transformations and amalgamations of the nation’s greatest cultural achievements as they try to survive long enough to tell a story of their own. Collects UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #13-18

Collects Star Wars (2020) #13-18. The hunt for Han! Chewbacca has heard from an old friend with intelligence on the location of notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett, who is in possession of the carbon-frozen body of Han Solo. Along with Luke Skywalker, the loyal Wookiee sets off in search of his lost friend, on an adventure to Nar Shaddaa…better known as the Smuggler''s Moon! But this mission may prevent plucky astromech droid R2-D2 from passing along a crucial message to Luke - a message that will affect the fate of the entire Jedi Order! As their missing friend sparks a War of the Bounty Hunters across the galaxy, Luke embarks upon an epic mission with Wedge Antilles and the brave pilots of Starlight Squadron - as Leia, Chewie and Lando take on Boba Fett! The saga of Star Wars continues to surprise!