New Releases by Charles soule

MINISERIES FINALE THE LUCKY DEVILS completes its descent into the deepest depths of hell—the Ninth Circle, the home of the most treacherous souls. Hell is in revolt, and earth ain’t far behind. A battle between Good and Evil like you’ve never seen as this hellish adventure comes to an end.

We are now in Hell''s deepest level but one, the Eighth Circle, reserved for Fraudsters—the Big Old Liars. Rebellious devil Collar reveals his endgame: using his human Cam to turn our world into the Devils'' Playground! Rake is on the edge of ascending to the highest levels of demonic society... if she can make her human Starr the Worst Person On EarthTM. It''s mayhem of the highest order as THE LUCKY DEVILS rockets toward its epic conclusion!

"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.

The next tale in the Shrouded College universe from CHARLES SOULE (EIGHT BILLION GENIES, UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY) and WILL SLINEY (HELL TO PAY, Spider-Man) is here! THE COLD WITCH is an icy tale of revenge and dark sorcery set in frozen Siberia—John Wick with zombies! The tale of a wronged woman who goes to truly desperate lengths to avenge her murdered love, THE COLD WITCH expands the "supernatural Mission: Impossible" conceit that readers found in HELL TO PAY and THE BLOODY DOZEN, while standing completely on its own. Collects The Cold Witch: A Tale of the Shrouded College #1-5

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.

As UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY rockets to its thrilling conclusion, our intrepid band of explorers finds itself in the heart of Aurora at last—the secret intelligence behind the transformed United States. Aurora has one last plan to execute: it''s time for the rest of the world to meet American Exceptionalism...whether it likes it or not!

The sinfully good adventure continues as we descend to the fourth circle, where the greediest among us end up. Our devilish heroes Collar and Rake have successfully begun their revolutionary plan to destabilize Hell by secretly doing good up on Earth—but the demonic bigwigs are taking notice. They''ve called in a terrifying hunter to find the devils responsible for all this underworld disarray...and this lady is BAD NEWS. What the hell will our lucky little devils do?

The latest chapter of the SHROUDED COLLEGE continues! Hell-bent on obtaining her revenge against the secret mystical society that killed her great love, Valentina travels to the coldest city on the face of the earth: Urkutsk, Siberia. She seeks clues to the location of the power she seeks„an ancient, mysterious being with power over death itself, the Cold Witch. But the Witch''s power does not come without cost, and if you cannot pay her price...you will regret it.

The Sun Prison awaits, as do its prisoners: Agvar the Stone, the Crane, Doctor Ortolan, and six other deadly vampire nobles. George, Greta, and Glory Hill are the three astronauts sent to break them out and return them to earth to serve as supernatural superweapons for the Shrouded CollegeÉbut did someone else get there first and steal the prize?

"VICTORY," Part Three (of Six) As our team reels from revelations about extraordinary changes affecting the Outer World, a long-lost member of the expedition returns. Meanwhile, the Nephilim of Zone Bounty are beginning to harbor grave suspicions about their new visitors

Learn how to be Jedi brave with Yoda and Burryaga! Beloved Jedi Master Yoda teaches Jedi Younglings and Padawans of every species, including fan-favorite Wookiee Burryaga, to overcome their fears in this timeless tale for children. Set in the era of the High Republic, this beautifully-illustrated book teaches empowering lessons through the lens of familiar, lovable characters. Check out these other Star Wars books for young readers: Star Wars: A Jedi You Will Be by Preeti Chhibber Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galaxy Needs You by Caitlin Kennedy Star Wars: Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex Star Wars: ABC-3PO by Calliope Glass and Caitlin Kennedy Star Wars: OBI-123 by Calliope Glass and Caitlin Kennedy Star Wars: BB-8 on the Run by Drew Dewalt Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Chewie and the Porgs by Kevin Shinick

Far, far from home! Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and an elite crew of Rebel heroes are lost in the farthest reaches of No-Space after a mission gone wrong. A desperate maneuver is their only chance to find a way home - but what will it cost them? Meanwhile, the efforts of Lady Qi''ra and Crimson Dawn to destroy the Sith have sent ripples running through the Force, disrupting Luke''s connection to the deep powers of the galaxy. How far will he go to rediscover what he has lost? Luke must undertake an epic quest - or he, and the galaxy, will fall to darkness. In the clutches of Dr. Cuata, with his life hanging in the balance, only another Jedi can save him! Plus: With the discovery that the Empire is building a second Death Star, disaster looms for the Rebel Alliance! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #31-36.

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

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.

We''ve seen the first eight years after G-day - now we''ll visit the FIRST EIGHT DECADES as our characters live love grow change and die in a world transformed forever by the appearance of *eight billion genies* eighty years before. Brace yourself - this one''s a heartbreaker.

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!

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.

Luke Skywalker''s quest for answers takes a dangerous turn! As the Rebellion tries to pull itself together for a last-ditch effort to defeat the evil Galactic Empire, Luke realizes that it is time to take the next step on the path to become a Jedi. After nearly dying at the hands of Darth Vader, Luke knows he has much to learn to defeat the Dark Lord of the Sith. But the Jedi order is gone, and his teachers have vanished...where can Luke turn to find the legacy he so desperately needs? The voice of Jedi Master Yoda will be a key piece of instruction in his journey -- but the lesson Luke must learn will not be taught by Yoda. And this lesson will take -- and give -- more than the young Skywalker could ever have imagined!

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!

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 lead book in an exciting cross-publishing event, exploring a new era of Star Wars storytelling: the never-before-seen in any medium High Republic"--

"UNITY," Part Two JOURNEY DEEPER INTO THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY...guided by a familiar but unexpected face, our group treks into what was once the Pacific Northwest a strange land where every living thing is networked together into a bizarre matrix built amid massive monuments to American technology. Hardwired secrets lurk deep in this dark place...

Collects Darth Vader (2017) #13-25, Darth Vader (2016) Annual #2. Darth Vader’s imperious rise continues! As the Empire’s grip on the galaxy tightens, the stirrings of a rebellion begin in the Mon Cala system. The fearsome Darth Vader knows that order must be maintained at all costs — but bringing Mon Cala to heel means finding the surviving Jedi that foment this unrest. As Vader, Tarkin and their Inquisitors hunt their targets, the seas will weep! Meanwhile, Vader discovers a theft — and when the thief faces the consequences, Emperor Palpatine rewards his disciple with a chilling gift! Seeking the path to destiny, Vader returns to the place of his greatest defeat. Darkness rises above Mustafar as Vader’s brutal design begins to take shape — but will the planet’s inhabitants stand for this desecration? And what can they do against the Dark Lord?

"UNITY," Part One The smash hit series written by New York Times bestselling writers SCOTT SNYDER (WYTCHES, AD: AFTER DEATH) and CHARES SOULE (CURSE WORDS, the forthcoming novel Anyone) 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! After barely escaping the deadly clutches of the Destiny Man, the expedition team has crossed over into the strange new zone of ÒUnityÓÑa futuristic world of gleaming technology and artificial intelligence. But will it be a safe haven for our heroes, or are they destined to be absorbed into the hive mind?!