Most Popular Books by Jody Houser

A former Hawkins Lab subject is closer than she''s ever been to finding her estranged pyrokinetic twin sister after tracking down a scientist involved in Dr. Brenner''s experiments and forcefully prying her location from him. Can she reach her powerful sister before her twin loses control of her powers and burns down her surroundings . . . again?

It seems things are far worse for the Tal’Dorei Council than Vox Machina had previously thought when General Krieg reveals his true self! Can they slay the dragon, grab some loot, and find the whereabouts of Allura Vysoren?! The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)! • Six issue series.

Robin Buckley is always trying to mask her true self in the rural town of Hawkins as she coasts through days packed full of boring classes and band practice. That all changes when a love-struck Robin can''t help but take on the role of director for a school project in an effort to get her crush Tammy''s attention. She''s determined to convey her deeper feelings through her script, even if she has no idea how it should end. Jody Houser returns to pen an anthology of spooky events woven into the larger tapestry of Netflix''s hit show Stranger Things

ZWEI FREUNDINNEN AUF DER FLUCHT: Harley Quinn und Poison Ivy sind beste Freundinnen. Nicht nur, weil sie beide einst Feinde von Batman waren, sie stehen sich auch ansonsten sehr nahe. Nachdem sie getötet wurde, kehrt Ivy in diesem Band von den Toten zurück. Doch ihr fehlen Erinnerungen an ihr früheres Leben, und sie hat ihre Kräfte nicht mehr unter Kontrolle. Harley versucht, ihr zu helfen, doch da werden beide von Floronic Man angegriffen. Dieser kann ebenso wie Ivy Pflanzenmonster erschaffen und als neuer Wächter des Grüns ist er stärker als je zuvor ...

DER KAMPF IST VORBEI Zehn Jahre nachdem die Jedi nahezu ausgelöscht wurden, hält sich Obi-Wan Kenobi auf Tatooine im Verborgenen. Dort wacht er heimlich aus der Ferne über Luke Skywalker, den Sohn seines ehemaligen Schülers Anakin Skywalker, der auf die dunkle Seite wechselte und zu Darth Vader wurde. Der Hilferuf eines alten Freundes zwingt Obi-Wan, sein Exil zu verlassen und sich seinem einstigen Lehrling erneut entgegenzutreten. Der Comic zur Disney+-Serie Obi-Wan Kenobi! Dieser Band enthält US-STAR WARS: Obi-Wan Kenobi (2023) #1-6

The Tenth Doctor is travelling through space and time with his human companions, Gabby and Cindy, both from Sunset Park, New York City. The three have shared both tragedy and triumph in the TARDIS – but a chilling and potentially final separation looms in their near future, as the mysterious entities known as Time Sentinels weave skeins of fate into a deadly web, designed to ensnare them all… but that future has not yet arrived… Right now a bold new adventure awaits, just through the TARDIS doors! Plus, part one of a new story from the Thirteenth Doctor comic team!

The first installment of Robin Hobb''s New York Times bestselling fantasy epic, The Assassin''s Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy), comes to life in comics form! When the illegitimate son of a royal prince is discovered in a poor backwater, the boy’s life changes forever. Renamed ‘Fitz’ by his new caretakers, the boy is plunged into the maze of scheming and intrigue that makes up the courts of the Six Duchies. But unknown to all, a power has awakened in Fitz. Something in his blood is stirring, and if Fitz cannot learn to control it, it may spell doom for all. “Fantasy as it ought to be written.”—George R.R. Martin Dark Horse Comics is proud to present the first installment in Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy, Assassin’s Apprentice!

OGNI GRANDE STORIA HA UN INIZIO! Mike, Will, Lucas e Dustin sono il nucleo originario dell’amatissima banda di ragazzi protagonista di Stranger Things, nonché degli enormi appassionati di Dungeons & Dragons. Ma come sono diventati amici, prima ancora di lanciare incantesimi e sfidare mostri spaventosi da mondo fantasy? E che ruolo hanno avuto le campagne di D&D nel rafforzare la loro amicizia fino a farla diventare un legame per la vita? Sedetevi e mettetevi comodi: tutte queste domande – e molte altre! – stanno per avere risposta! Lo sceneggiatore dei fumetti di Dungeons & Dragons Jim Zub (Champions, Avengers) unisce le forze con Jody Houser per raccontarci una storia vissuta dai protagonisti di Stranger Things e svolta in parallelo ai fatti raccontati nella serie TV, grazie ai disegni di Diego Galindo (DC vs. Vampires: Killers) e ai colori di Msassyk!

Eine brandneue, abgeschlossene Comic-Geschichte aus der Welt des Netflix-Serienhits. Dieses offizielle Prequel zu Stranger Things, das vor der ersten Staffel einsetzt, dreht sich um die junge Francine, die unter dem Namen Sechs mit anderen Kindern in einem Labor der US-Regierung in Hawkins landet, wo man ihre besonderen Fähigkeiten freisetzen will...

Dark Horse is thrilled to announce tales from two diverse worlds in our FCBD Gold Offering featuring Netflix''s Stranger Things and a spooky trip into Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston''s Eisner Award-winning series Black Hammer with a cover by Chun Lo. In Stranger Things, writer Jody Houser and artist Ibrahim Moustafa bring the adventuring party back together after Eleven''s disappearance, as Nancy and Steve find a way to lift the spirits of a despondent Mike. Perhaps all it takes is a roll of the dice. Then, in the world of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series creator Jeff Lemire, guest writer Ray Fawkes, and artist David Rub’n, take the reader on an EC-style tour through Madame Dragonfly''s mysterious Cabin of Horrors to witness two groups of brand-new Black Hammer heroes from the past! Learn more at FreeComicBookDay.com.

An escaped subject from Hawkins Laboratory discovers her twin sister has just burned down the mental hospital that held her captive and is on the loose. Hot on her trail, she tracks her dangerous sibling down, hoping to mend their familial bonds. Will the sisters be able to make up for the lost time and damage done by their time in Hawkins Lab, or have those bridges already been burned?

The young heroes of Hawkins find themselves swept up in a sea of change after saving their town from Soviet spies and horrific creatures. Their favorite bookstore has shuttered, and Will and Eleven are moving away, but before they go, the party has one last epic quest to finish.

The bumpy ride for the Doctor, Graham, Yasmin, and Ryan isn’t over yet… and now Perkins wants to steal the TARDIS! But the Doctor feels there is more to this mysterious time wanderer that meets the eye – can she get through to him before he does something terrible?

Il y a peu, Harley Quinn a bien cru qu''elle avait perdu Poison Ivy pour toujours... À nouveau réunies, elles ont maintenant la ferme intention de profiter de la vie. Imaginez donc la réaction de la reine de Coney Island quand sa meilleure amie devient la cible d''une nouvelle menace ! Ou plutôt... sa réaction quand elle réalise qu''Ivy a bien changé, et qu''elle fait plus que flirter avec le côté obscur ! Harley se laissera-t-elle séduire par cette nouvelle facette, ou saura-t-elle tenir tête à son alliée de toujours ? Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy #1-6

VALIANTÕS MOST DEMANDED HERO STEPS OUT OF HARBINGERÉAND INTO AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE! Orphaned at a young age, Faith Herbert Ð a psionically gifted ÒpsiotÓ discovered by the Harbinger Foundation - has always aspired to greatness. But now this once ordinary teenager is taking control of her destiny and becoming the hard-hitting hero sheÕs always known she can be - complete with a mild-mannered secret identity, unsuspecting colleagues, and a day job as a reporter that routinely throws into her harms way! Well, at least she thought it wouldÉ When sheÕs not typing up listicles about cat videos, Faith makes a secret transformation to patrol the night as the City of AngelsÕ own leading superhero Ð the skysoaring Zephyr! But flying solo is going to be tougher than she ever thought when Zephyr uncovers a deep-rooted alien conspiracy. Two-bit burglars and car thieves are one thing, but when the world needs a hero to stave off a full-blown extraterrestrial invasion, will Faith find herself in over her headÉor ready for her biggest challenge yet? Rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and explosive artists Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) pilot a new chapter for the high-flying hero that People Magazine calls Òa superhero we can all admire.Ó Collecting FAITH (LIMITED SERIES) #1-4.

The Thirteenth Doctor and fam have found themselves in swinging ‘60s London! That would be groovy – except the Tenth Doctor is stranded with Martha in the same time and place. But a deadly paradox might be the least of their problems – there’s something else strange going on – it’s almost as if they’re being watched… Eisner-nominated writer Jody Houser and Witchblade artist Roberta Ingranata return for a brand new story in the Thirteenth Doctor comic series. As the Tenth and Thirteenth Doctor begin to cross timelines, the two become entwined in the machinations of their deadly enemies – the Weeping Angels and the Autons!

This spine-tingling comic based on the hit Netflix series follows Will Byers'' struggle to survive in the treacherous Upside Down. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight a division of ABDO.

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

Spell slinging, sword swinging, and the luck of the dice have shaped the lives of the Stranger Things boys well before they had real monsters to face. This D&D Crossover features Eddie Munson’s Rise to defacto leader of the Hellfire Club, his recruitment of Lucas, Dustin, and Mike, and glimpses into the fantasy worlds they conquered together. • Exciting new D&D focused prequel to the events of Stranger Things Season 4! • Four issue series. • Cover by French illustrator, freelance fantasy artist, and fantasy author Magali Villanueve! Known for her work on franchises including Magic: The Gathering, A Song of Ice and Fire, Star Wars, Warhammer, The Lord of the Rings, and Call of Cthulhu.

When a strange figure with sinister intent arrives to disrupt Camp Know Where''s serene woodland scene, Dustin must still get on the same wavelength as his fellow campers before tensions rise to a boiling point. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Epic Adventures, Lifelong Friendships! Follow the crew from Hawkins, Indiana, as they discover the legendary monsters and epic adventures of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game together. Long before the dreaded Demogorgon took one of them to the Upside Down, watch Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over the game that would define their childhood. See the party come together as a team through communal stories and perilous quests to learn important lessons about friendship and find the courage to stand up to the bullies that challenge their everyday. D&D and Stranger Things together in comics! Comics/gaming powerhouse writers join forces!

Jyn Erso a toujours souhaité se tenir le plus loin possible de la guerre entre l''Empire et la Rébellion. Mais Galen, son père, est l''ingénieur qui a conçu la nouvelle arme de l''Empire, l''Étoile de la Mort. La Rébellion a besoin de l''aide de la jeune femme et Jyn n''a plus le choix : elle va devoir prendre position. Jody Houser (Faith) et Emilio Laiso (Civil War II: Gods of War) signent l''adaptation en comics du premier film spin-off de la saga Star Wars et profitent de l''occasion pour y ajouter des scènes inédites.

As Dustin arrives for a session at Camp Know Where without the friendship or support of his Hawkins adventuring buddies, he''ll navigate the complexities of a new social pecking order. While also faced with a tribe of nerdy bullies, an evil threat haunts the budding scientists and camp counselors. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

The cybernetically enhanced vigilante known as Mother Panic has been transported forward in time--but the near-future Gotham in which she finds herself has changed beyond all recognition! In this new reality, Batman disappeared years ago. Madame Gala and her sinister Collective now rule the city, creating masked heroes and villains as living art projects. Under the Collective''s high-tech tyranny, unsanctioned costumed crusaders face a lethal zero-tolerance policy, which poses a problem for Mother Panic as well as her kid sidekick Fennec Fox--not to mention all the Jokers and Robins who are warring for Gotham''s soul. To rescue her mother and defeat the brutal Collective, Violet Paige will have to navigate a city whose streets and power players are now a warped reflection of the ones she knows so well. But can Mother Panic master this fallen world''s twisted topology quickly enough to redeem Gotham City''s future? Find out in Mother Panic: Gotham A.D., a shocking new chapter in the ongoing chronicles of Gotham''s White Witch from acclaimed talents Jody Houser (Stranger Things), Ibrahim Moustafa (Doctor Fate) and DC''s Young Animal mastermind Gerard Way! Collects issues #1-6.

A VALIANT ELECTION 2016 SPECIAL! A MAJOR COMICS MILESTONE!? On November 2nd, just days before Election Day 2016, legendary writer Louise Simonson and Harvey Award-nominated artist Pere P?rez present history in the making with a presidential milestone like no other! Faith Herbert, star of the highest selling independent superhero debut of 2016, is a shining beacon of optimism in a challenging world. Her day job as a blogger and journalist is about to bring Faith face to face with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton?but its her daring alter ego as Los Angeles? leading superhero that will have to save the day when a new threat emerges to imperil a pivotal moment that has all of America watching! Also coming in the oversized, 48-page FAITH #5 election special: rising star Meghan Hetrick (Red Thorn) joins the Faith creative team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and Marguerite Sauvage (Thor) as a brand new chapter of Faith?s life begins - and a threat that hits too close to home makes itself known! Plus: an exclusive prelude to HARBINGER RENEGADES #1 ? featuring the long-awaited return of Faith?s beloved superteam ? by writer Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and artist Colleen Doran (Amazing Spider-Man)!

"As rivals for the favor of the Emperor, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader may seem like unlikely partners for a crucial mission! Yet this formidable twosome has worked together before. Years ago, Thrawn and the man once known as Anakin Skywalker were joined in the hunt for Padmé Amidala. Now, as each man carves his own way through the galaxy, they will find themselves bound together once more by the Emperor''s will--and they will be each be tested to their limits by an enemy worthy of their formidable combined might!"--

The unlikely heroes of Vox Machina are back in action! Join familiar faces from Critical Role''s smash-hit first campaign as their escapades in Stilben lead them toward new adventure--and a dire threat to Grog when he goes missing in the night. Tracking him down will see the party lose one member, gain another, and reveal parts of Grog''s secret past. But first, his friends have to actually find him. From award-nominated writer Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things) and first series author Olivia Samson, with colorist Michele Assarasakorn (Isola, Gotham Academy) and letterer Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)! Collects Critical Role - Vox Machina Origins series II #1-#6.

The nostalgia-igniting hit Netflix original series comes to comic shelves. Follow Will Byers into a dimension of decay and destruction where he must use his wits and resolve to dodge the pursuit of the Demogorgon and escape the Upside Down. Written by award-winning comics veteran Jody Houser (Faith, Orphan Black, Mother Panic). Based on Will''s unseen journey during season 1 of hit Netflix show Stranger Things.

Dive deeper into the world of Star Trek with special one-shot stories focusing on the memorable aliens of the series: Klingons, Ferengi, and Trill! First, the story of Kahless the Unforgettable, from the death of his coward brother Morath to his victory at Three Turn Bridge. Then, follow Quark on an unforgettable adventure to Ferenginar, where mother, brother, and brother challenge the very core beliefs of Ferengi culture. In the final story, someone is following Vanah, a research student and ex-applicant to the Trill Symbiont Initiate Program, after a life-changing event on a joint Trill-Federation science expedition. Delve into the world of the Trill in this suspenseful tale of tradition, independence, and survival. By an exciting mix of creators including Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Timothy Green II, Christina Rice, Andy Price, Jody Houser, and Hendry Prasetya.

Jody Houser (Stranger Things, Star Wars) is joined by veteran animation and Blizzard Entertainment comics writer Andrew R. Robinson (Overwatch Anthology, World of Warcraft) as they co-plot StarCraft: Soldiers, with art by Miguel Sepulveda (Lone Wolf 2100, Green Lantern). Newly graduated Lieutenant Shivani Singh wants to defend the Dominion on the front lines, but it will take more than good grades and confidence to survive on the edge of zerg space. After a routine patrol goes awry, Singh launches an investigation to root out threats to the fragile peace between the Dominion and the zerg Swarm. Collects StarCraft Series 2, comics #1-#4.

Don?t go to sleep? Something strange in your neighborhood? Renowned ghost whisperer Shan Fong Mirage knows how to fix it. But it?s going to take more than stories of supernatural-tinged nightmares to convince her that the young psiot Animalia truly needs her spiritual guidance? Now it?s up to Faith, L.A.?s highest-flying hero and Doctor Mirage?s number one fangirl, to get the world?s leading parapsychologist to take the case! Renowned writer Jody Houser (Star Wars: Thrawn) and rising star MJ Kim (FAITH?S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1) prepare Valiant?s fan-favorite defender for an adventure through the land of dreams!

In a twist of fate, the Tenth Doctor and the Thirteenth Doctor were brought together to face off against their deadly enemies. Unfortunately, the universe doesn’t quite like the idea of a Time Lord meeting up with their past or future self – the consequences of such a paradox could cause a reality-altering shift that destroys the entire universe! Lucky for them it all worked out, until the Tenth Doctor was pulled into an impossible Time Vortex…