New Releases by Marjorie Liu

High-octane adventures of Marvel''s deadliest superspy! Natasha Romanoff''s shadowy past once again threatens all she holds dear in a globe-hopping thriller! As the Black Widow''s house of cards comes crashing down around her, what will she do to keep her deepest secret buried? When a senator is seduced and assassinated, why does the trail followed by his journalist son lead back to Natasha? Meanwhile, a new Ronin is assassinating espionage agents around the world! The next two targets: Black Widow and Mockingbird! But Hawkeye is determined to unmask the killer! Let the spy games begin! COLLECTING: Black Widow: Deadly Origin (2009) #1-4, Black Widow (2010) #1-8, Widowmaker (2010) #1-4, Fear Itself: Black Widow (2011) #1, Black Widow Saga (2010) #1; material from Enter the Heroic Age (2010) #1, Iron Man: Kiss and Kill (2010) #1 Written by Paul Cornell, Marjorie Liu, Duane Swierczynski, Jim Mccann, Cullen Bunn, Kelly Sue Deconnick & Joe Ahearne Penciled by John Paul Leon, Tom Raney, Daniel Acuña, Manuel Garcia, David López, Peter Nguyen, Jamie Mckelvie & Brian Ching

The Defiled, a group of Monstra long confined to the prison planet Golga, have slipped through a rift between worlds and possessed anyone who has ever held the Mask of the Shaman-Empress--including Maika, Kippa, and Maika's father, the Lord Doctor. Without Zinn at her side, Maika will need to partner with the most unlikely of allies to fight this invasion--or risk losing everything and everyone she loves. Collects MONSTRESS #55-60

“World-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.” —The Hollywood Reporter The richly imagined world of MONSTRESS is an alternate matriarchal 1900s Asia, with an art deco-infused steampunk aesthetic that''s brimming with arcane dangers. Within it, a teenage girl struggles to overcome the trauma of war, a task that''s made all the more difficult by her mysterious psychic link to an eldritch monster of tremendous power—a connection that will transform them both, and place them in the crosshairs of both human and otherworldly powers. A perfect entry-point for new readers, Monstress Compendium One collects the first 8 volumes of the New York Times bestselling series in one massive paperback compendium from creator/writer Marjorie Liu (who made history as the first woman to win an Eisner Award for Best Writer) and creator/artist Sana Takeda. 2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Writer 2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Painter/Multimedia Artist 2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Continuing Series 2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Publication for Teens 2018 Eisner Award winner, Best Cover Artist 2018 Harvey Award winner, Book of the Year 2018 Hugo Award winner, Best Graphic Story 2018 British Fantasy Award winner, Best Comic/Graphic Novel 2018, 2016, 2015 Entertainment Weekly''s The Best Comic Books of the Year 2018, Newsweek''s Best Comic Books of the Year 2018, The Washington Post''s 10 Best Graphic Novels of the Year 2018, Barnes & Noble''s Best Books of the Year 2018, YALSA''s Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2018, Thrillist''s Best Comics & Graphic Novels of the Year 2018, Powell''s Best Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Graphic Novels of the Year

ÒWorld-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.Ó Ñ The Hollywood Reporter The richly imagined world of MONSTRESS is an alternate 1900s Asia, with an art deco-infused steampunk aesthetic that''s brimming with arcane dangers. Within it, a teenage girl struggles to overcome the trauma of war, a task that''s made all the more difficult by her mysterious symbiotic link to an eldritch monster of tremendous powerÑa connection that will transform them both and place them in the crosshairs of both human and otherworldly powers. A perfect entry-point for new readers,Ê MONSTRESS COMPENDIUM ONE Êcollects the first eight volumes of theÊ New York Times- bestselling series in one massive paperback compendium from creator/writer MARJORIE LIU (who made history as the first woman to win an Eisner Award for Best Writer) and creator/artist SANA TAKEDA .

"For page after gorgeous page, Monstress engulfs the reader in layers of masterfully drawn figures, textures and details." —NPR Creator/writer Marjorie Liu and creator/artist Sana Takeda present a deluxe, oversized hardcover edition of their beloved breakout comic in MONSTRESS BOOK THREE. Humans and hybrid Arcanics are at war once again, but battles of the heart and soul are the most dangerous of all. Caught in the calculating grip of the Dusk Court, Maika and Zinn uncover painful secrets of the past while Tuya fights to preserve her future -- and young Kippa represents the only hope for the present. MONSTRESS, BOOK THREE takes readers beyond the Known World to remote islands and an even more remote planet as our heroes finally find answers to some of their greatest mysteries. Collecting volumes 7-9 (issues #36-54) of the Eisner, Hugo, Harvey & British Fantasy Award-winning series by MARJORIE LIU and SANA TAKEDA, this deluxe, oversized hardcover brimming with more than 500 pages of art deco beauty and steampunk horror will make an elegant addition to any fan's shelf.

The Defiled, now controlling some of the most powerful figures in the Known World, are poised to create unimaginable chaosÑunless Maika and her tentative allies can stop them. Elsewhere, Tuya reveals a secret that could change everything.

In times of desperation, is the enemy of your enemy truly your friend? Maika may need to find the answer, as she and her greatest foes share the burden of monstrous possessionÑand risk losing their minds and bodies forever.

NEW STORY ARC Return to the world of MONSTRESS in this oversized issue! The Defiled have breached the walls of their prisonÑand possessed anyone who has ever held the Mask of the Shaman-Empress. In desperation, Maika and Kippa will need to partner with the most unlikely of alliesÑor risk losing everything.

Can loyalty and love transcend a history of betrayal and blood? Maika, Kippa, and Ren return to their own world to discover a full year has passed in their absenceÑand Zinn is back in the clutches of MaikaÕs father, the megalomaniacal Lord Doctor. From the relative safety of the pirate-controlled Spice Islands, Maika and her friends must regroup, recover, and find a way to stop the Lord DoctorÕs murderous rampage before he destroys the Known World. Collects MONSTRESS #49-54

In this spectacular graphic novel sequel, New York Times bestselling author Marjorie Liu returns to the epic setting of Wingbearer, following Zuli and her friends as they continue their quest to save the world’s magic. After her encounter with the Witch-Queen, Zuli is shaken—but feels more determined than ever to find out what’s happening to the bird spirits. Armed with new information about her identity, she mounts a daring escape from a merchant airship and takes off with Frowly and Orien by her side. But the more she tries to solve the mysteries swirling around herself, the more she’s drawn to legends about the mythical Siric, who have long since disappeared from the world. Zuli might be prepared to take on new challenges, along with the new allies she meets, but is she prepared to go farther than ever before to confront the universe’s broken magic? * This is the second book in the #1 IndieBound bestselling Wingbearer saga*

Maika comes face to face with her father—and the lives of Zinn, Seizi, and half the Known World hang in the balance. Who will win this otherworldly game of tug-of-war?

As the pain of their separation increases, Maika begins to wonder if she will ever reunite with ZinnÑand if an alliance with her megalomaniacal father might be her only chance to save those she loves.

ItÕs a tale of two fathers as Maika Halfwolf makes plans to rescue Seizi from captivityÑand discover the full extent of the Lord DoctorÕs destructive machinations.ÊWill Maika find a way to retrieve what the Blood Court has stolen?

The truth about the death of Maika's mother has been revealed, and Maika has come undone. As her allies scramble to save her soul, they find themselves in the unlikeliest of places the beautiful and brutal prison planet where the Monstra have long been locked away. This visit to the site of Zinn's worst nightmares might just hold the key to Maika's survivalÑand to the long-buried origins of the Known World. Collects MONSTRESS #42-47

Three months after their nightmare encounter in the abandoned house, Milly and Billy have started to explore their family’s supernatural heritage – and they’re starting to discover it’s a vast and shadowy one, full of powerful creatures and supernatural elites. Even their parents, Ipo and Keon, are being drawn back into the spirit world, and Milly and Billy will discover that something has gone terribly wrong in that strange society… and that the very future of the world might be at stake! Eisner Award-winning and bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda continue the story of Night Eaters in Her Little Reapers, spinning an epic tale of gods and monsters. “Combines the readability of manga with painterly mastery of light and colour. Close inspection of each panel reveals a wealth of detail.” – Forbes “The blending of family and classic haunted house horror comes together to create something truly unique.” – Buy Why Tho? “A unique twist on a haunted house tale and the dark secrets our parents hide to protect us from the dangers of the real world.” – AIPT

War between humans and the hybrid Arcanics is poised to explode across the Known World, but the wounds of the last war have yet to heal. Maika Halfwolf, a hardened Arcanic survivor, is on a mission to discover the secrets of her past and to understand Zinn, the eldritch monster that lives beneath her skin. But to find those answers, she'll have to figure out who she can trust and who is poised to betray her. Collecting volumes 4-6 of the Eisner, Hugo, Harvey, and British Fantasy Award-winning series by MARJORIE LIU & SANA TAKEDA, MONSTRESS, BOOK TWO is a deluxe oversized hardcover brimming with more than 500 pages of art deco beauty and steampunk horror that will make an elegant addition to any fan's shelf. Collects MONSTRESS #19-35 & MONSTRESS: TALK-STORIES #1-2

Chinese-American twins Milly and Billy have got it rough: bad relationships, professional failures, and a struggling restaurant. On top of that, their stern mother, Ipo is forcing them to take time to clear out the decrepit house next door, a house that was the site of a grisly murder. Inside the ruined home the twins are in for a night of nightmares as they discover that their parents are much more than they seem… and that they may possess the same supernatural gifts. Written by New York bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Sana Takeda (the Eisner winning duo of Monstress), Night Eaters is a brilliant tale of immigration and identity, set to a backdrop of mysterious supernatural horror.

The Night Eaters: She Eats the Nights is the first volume in a graphic novel horror trilogy from author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda—the creative team behind the New York Times bestselling series Monstress. * Eisner Award Winner for Best Graphic Album—New as well as for Painter/Multimedia Artist (Interior art) * Named a Best Graphic Novel of the Year by the Washington Post * Named a Book We Loved by NPR​ Chinese American twins Milly and Billy are having a tough time. On top of the multiple failures in their personal and professional lives, they’re struggling to keep their restaurant afloat. Luckily their parents, Ipo and Keon, are in town for their annual visit. Having immigrated from Hong Kong before the twins were born, Ipo and Keon have supported their children through thick and thin and are ready to lend a hand—but they’re starting to wonder, has their support made Milly and Billy incapable of standing on their own? When Ipo forces them to help her clean up the house next door—a hellish and run-down ruin that was the scene of a grisly murder—the twins are in for a nasty surprise. A night of terror, gore, and supernatural mayhem reveals that there is much more to Ipo and her children than meets the eye. Eisner Award–winning and bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda have crafted a wild and wicked tale that will leave readers hungry for more. She Eats the Night is the perfect start to The Night Eaters trilogy, which is a combination of Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith and Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Plus don't miss ​The Night Eaters: Her Little Reapers (The Night Eaters Book #2), available now, and The Night Eaters #3: Their Kingdom Come coming April 15, 2025!

The first volume in a new graphic novel horror trilogy from Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda--the creative team behind the New York Times bestselling series Monstress Chinese American twins, Milly and Billy, are having a tough time. On top of the multiple failures in their personal and professional lives, they're struggling to keep their restaurant afloat. Luckily their parents, Ipo and Keon, are in town for their annual visit. Having immigrated from Hong Kong before the twins were born, Ipo and Keon have supported their children through thick and thin and are ready to lend a hand--but they're starting to wonder, has their support made Milly and Billy incapable of standing on their own? When Ipo forces them to help her clean up the house next door--a hellish and run-down ruin that was the scene of a grisly murder--the twins are in for a nasty surprise. A night of terror, gore, and supernatural mayhem reveals that there is much more to Ipo and her children than meets the eye. Eisner Award-winning and bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda have crafted a wild and wicked tale that will leave readers hungry for more. She Eats the Night is the perfect start to The Night Eaters trilogy, which is a combination of Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith and Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan.

Humans and Arcanics are at war once again, but battles of the heart and soul are the most dangerous of all. Caught in the calculating grip of the Dusk Court, Maika and Zinn uncover painful secrets of the past while Tuya fights to preserve her futureÑand young Kippa might be the Known WorldÕs only hope for the present. Collects MONSTRESS #36-41

A young girl must stop a threat to her magical world in this epic graphic novel from New York Times bestselling author Marjorie Liu and remarkable debut illustrator Teny Issakhanian. Plus don’t miss the spectacular sequel, Wingborn, out in fall 2023! Zuli is extraordinary—she just doesn’t realize it yet. Raised by mystical bird spirits in the branches of the Great Tree, she’s never ventured beyond this safe haven. She’s never had to. Until now. When a sinister force threatens the life-giving magic of the tree, Zuli, along with her guardian owl, Frowly, must get to the root of it. So begins an adventure bigger than anything Zuli could’ve ever imagined—one that will bring her, along with some newfound friends, face-to-face with an ancient dragon, the so-called Witch-Queen, and most surprisingly of all: her true identity. This captivating middle grade graphic novel, the first of a series, is perfect for fans of the Amulet books and the Wings of Fire series. A Junior Library Guild Selection * A New England Book Award Finalist * An ALSC Graphic Novel Selection *

War has engulfed the Known World, and Maika Halfwolf is at its epicenter. As she and her friends grapple with the consequences of their actions, long-buried secrets and long-awaited reunions threaten to change everything. Join MARJORIE LIU and SANA TAKEDA in the newest volume of this Eisner, Hugo, Harvey, and British Fantasy Award-winning series. Plus, learn about the happier childhood days of Kippa and Maika in MONSTRESS: TALK-STORIES 1 and 2! Collects MONSTRESS: TALK-STORIES #1-2 and MONSTRESS #31-35

Once again bridging the gap between the fifth and sixth arc (which resumes January 2021), Part Two of MONSTRESS: TALK-STORIES follows Maika as she opens up to Kippa and recounts an important day from her childhood in Thyria.

Who will win this crucial first battle between the Federation and Arcanics? And whose side is Maika on, anyway?

The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window ? from the moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II to the present day! Marvel?s characters face relevant and real-life issues alongside their extraordinary adventures ? from grappling with alcoholism to participating in politics to celebrating diversity and everything in between! These powerful stories from Marvel?s 80-year history feature iconic heroes tackling heavy-hitting subjects including drug abuse, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings and more. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #97, HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) #8, IRON MAN (1968) #128, NEW MUTANTS (1983) #45, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #106, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #303, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #420, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #36, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2002) #1, ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #51, MS. MARVEL (2015) #13, CHAMPIONS (2016) #24 and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #2 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #583.

Trapped in a burning city under siege, Kippa must survive against all the odds.

Maika takes control of the city''s forces on the eve of battle with the Federation

Maika and Corvin make their way through a warped and lethal land in search of Kippa, who is faced with her own terrible monsters. But when Maika comes face-to-face with a stranger from her deep past, startling truths are uncovered, and at the center of it all lurks a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the Known World. Maika is finally close to getting all the answers she ever wanted, but at what price? With war on the horizon a war no one wants to stop whose side will Maika choose? Collects MONSTRESS #19-24

With war on the horizon a war no one wants to stop whose side will Maika choose? That of her friends, or her family?

A teenage girl struggles to overcome the trauma of war in an alternate, matriarchal 1900s Asia that's brimming with arcane dangers. This task is made all the more difficult by her mysterious psychic link to an eldritch monster of tremendous power a connection that will transform them both, and place them in the crosshairs of both human and otherworldly powers. Creator/writer MARJORIE LIU (who made history as the first woman to win an Eisner Award for Best Writer) and creator/artist SANA TAKEDA present a deluxe, oversized hardcover edition of their beloved breakout comic in MONSTRESS, BOOK ONE. This massive edition features a striking new cover and includes never-before-seen sketches, script pages, and more for over 500 pages of award-winning content. Collects MONSTRESS #1-18