New Releases by Sam Maggs

Celebrate a decade of Critical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside—and against—Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O’Brien. In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina. Within its pages: • Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by Aabria Iyengar. • Raishan, racked by a pestilent curse, plots to release the Cinder King from his fiery prison, as told by Rory Power. • Trinket the Wonder Bear accompanies the next generation of Vox Machina on their first adventure, as told by Sarah Glenn Marsh. • Plus seven more hilarious, heartbreaking, and heroic tales featuring Kaylie, Doty, Kevdak, and more! The adventure began in 2015 with a group of friends sitting down in front of a camera to roll some dice, bring their characters to life, and tell a story that would become immortalized in their livestream tabletop roleplaying game: Critical Role. What started as a humble home game eventually grew into a worldwide phenomenon that has touched countless people with its poignant, larger-than-life storytelling—and in that same vein, this collection celebrates the characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina but whose stories are yet to be told. Contributors: Foreword by Liam O’Brien • Jess Barber Martin Cahill • Rebecca Coffindaffer • Aabria Iyengar • Sam Maggs • Sarah Glenn Marsh • Rory Power • Nibedita Sen • Izzy Wasserstein • Kendra Wells

The powerful and mischievous Archfey Artagan, also known as the Traveler, finally gets his day in court—which is the LAST thing he wanted. But since he’s here, he’s happy to tell the Seelie and Unseelie courts how he’s graced the material realms with his knowledge and mentorship. But there are witnesses who may have a different take, and the consequences could be dire. Writer Sam Maggs, artist Aviv Or, and colorist Diana Sousa bring you a fabulous new story from the world of Exandria, created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role! Collects Critical Role: Tales of Exandria--Artagan #1–#4.

The trickster-fey Artagan returns, but does he have something up his sleeves again? The powerful and mischievous Archfey Artagan, also known as the Traveler, finally gets his day in court—which is the LAST thing he wanted. But since he’s here, he’s happy to tell the Seelie and Unseelie courts how he’s graced the material realms with his knowledge and mentorship. But there are witnesses who may have a different take, and the consequences could be dire. This gorgeous deluxe edition features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and cover worthy enough for even the pickiest of fey, along with a gallery-quality lithograph by artist Toby Sharp! Writer Sam Maggs, artist Aviv Or, and colorist Diana Sousa bring you a fabulous new story from the world of Exandria, created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role! Collects Critical Role: Tales of Exandria--Artagan #1–#4

La adaptación oficial de las novelas de Rainbow Rowell. Cath es fan de Simon Snow. De acuerdo, todo el mundo es fan de Simon Snow, pero para Cath, ser una fan es su vida. Wren se ha alejado del fandom, pero Cath simplemente no puede... Cath solo quiere pasar el rato con su hermana gemela y escribir. Pero ahora que están en la universidad, su hermana no tiene tiempo para ella. Y la vida obliga a Cath a salir cada vez más de su caparazón. Por primera vez, tiene su propio círculo social. Está Nick, su apuesto compañero de clase que quiere que ella escriba algo con él... Y luego Levi, que sigue apareciendo cuando ella no lo está buscando... En realidad... ¿quizás el círculo de Cath es más un triángulo?

Archie Horror continues to terrify with this collection of seven tales featuring final girls, grotesque gormands, frightening fandom, summer camp slashers and more! This collection is a feast for any horror-hungry fans, with everything from psychological thrillers to dimension-bending sci-fi. Madam Satan and Jinx are joined by Danni Malloy, Bingo Wilkin and others in a true terror tour through the depths of Hell and back. Beware as you read stories from every corner of the Archie Horror Universe! Featuring a retro, distressed cover by horror comic master Robert Hack. Featuring seven frightening comics... Betty: The Final Girl: What could go wrong for Betty at a fancy remote cabin in the mountains all by herself? Is she believing too much in the horror movies she''s watched, or is someone out to get her? Pop’s Chock''lit Shoppe of Horrors: From tales of mystery meat to the unnatural visitors that dine late at night, these stories tell all about the horrors that happen at Riverdale''s beloved malt shop. The Cult of That Wilkin Boy: Bingo Wilkin is not just a world-renowned musician, he''s also a master of manipulation with fans and followers willing to do his bidding, no matter how evil it may be. Jinx: A Cursed Life: When Archie comes looking for help because Jughead is acting weird, Jinx Holliday and her BFF Danni Malloy embark on a mission to exorcize the demon inside. Camp Pickens: Camp Pickens'' mysterious past shrouds a deep, dark secret — it''s cursed, and this summer all of its campers are going to find out the hard way. Strange Science: Danni Malloy and Jinx Holliday have been transported to a warped version of Riverdale, thanks to Dilton Doiley. Now it''s up to Danni to bring them all back to the hometown they know and love. Madam Satan: Hell on Earth: After Madam Satan waged war on Baxter High, Hell descended upon earth. Can she form an uneasy alliance with Jinx Holliday to stop the demonic rampage?

Go back to academy days with one of Starfleet’s most celebrated officers: Jean-Luc Picard! A new collected series by New York Times best-selling author Sam Maggs. Before becoming the Federation’s finest, Jean-Luc was an ordinary student at Starfleet Academy with sights on the stars. His path forward was charted: blow his classmates out of the water on the infamous Evasive Maneuvers exam and graduate early. But there’s a detail Cadet Picard hadn’t factored into his plan: the exam was a group project and he’d need to make friends with, ugh, people if he stood a chance at passing. Federation starships aren’t run by a party of one, after all. During the training exercise, Picard accidentally puts the lives of himself and two of his classmates—Doq and Marty—in danger!

Go back to academy days with one of Starfleet''s most celebrated officers: Captain Jean-Luc Picard! A new collected series by New York Times best-selling author, Sam Maggs. Before becoming the Federation''s finest, Jean-Luc was an ordinary student at Starfleet Academy with sights on the stars. His path forward was charted: blow his classmates out of the water on the infamous Evasive Maneuvers exam and graduate early. But there''s a detail Cadet Picard hadn''t factored into his plan: the exam was a group project and he''d need to make friends with, ugh, people if he stood a chance at passing. Federation starships aren''t run by a party of one, after all. During the training exercise, Picard accidentally puts the lives of himself and two of his classmates--Doq and Marty--in danger. But using skills he gained on the farm, Picard manages to pull them out at the last minute, saving their lives and impressing his teachers.

La adaptación oficial. Edad: +10 Cath es fan de Simon Snow. De acuerdo, todo el mundo es fan de Simon Snow, pero para Cath, ser una fan es su vida. Wren se ha alejado del fandom, pero Cath simplemente no puede... Cath no necesita amigos en la vida real. Tiene a su hermana gemela, Wren, y es una popular escritora de fanfics con miles de seguidores en la comunidad de Simon Snow. Pero ahora que está en la universidad, Cath está completamente fuera de su zona de confort. De repente, hay muchas personas nuevas en su vida: tiene una borde compañera de cuarto con un novio encantador, un profesor de escritura que piensa que los fanfics serán el final del mundo civilizado, un nuevo compañero de escritura guapísimo... ¡Y apenas ha tenido noticias de Wren en todo el semestre!

Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill, are intent on becoming the most powerful witches in the world. Isolated from so many around them, the three have formed a coven based on their individual needs for vengeance and true freedom. But when there is some dissent among the ranks, their small coven is threatened to be obliterated from within.

The mystery of Artagan''s hatred of the theatre is revealed! This fey trickster can''t help but steal the spotlight, even while claiming to be above the drama. When chaos ensues and bridges are burned, will he have anyone left to turn to? In classic fabulous fey fashion, the show must go on. Writer Sam Maggs, artist Aviv Or, and colorist Cris Peter bring you a fabulous new story from the world of Exandria, created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role!

Artagan stands trial against an entirely misplaced charge of mans-laughter. The Unseelie Court seems determined to label him as a villain, and Artagan must take matters into his own hands. Can Artagan spin the tale of a century, or will his actions finally catch up to him? Writer Sam Maggs, artist Aviv Or, and colorist Cris Peter bring you a fabulous new story from the world of Exandria, created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role.

Starfleet’s Evasive Maneuvers exam has turned into an actual battle for survival as Jean-Luc and his classmates find themselves facing the very real threat of death by vacuum of space! They can’t reach Starfleet, and enemy Romulans continue invading their ship. Can Picard and his crewmates outmaneuver the enemy in their first-ever ship-on-ship space battle, or will he, in his first role as acting captain, succumb to the chaos and shouting matches among his crew?!

The powerful and mischievous Archfey Artagan, also known as the Traveler, finally gets his day in court—which is the LAST thing he wanted. But since he''s here, he''s happy to tell the Seelie and Unseelie courts how he''s graced the material realms with his knowledge and mentorship. But there are witnesses who may have a different take, and the consequences could be dire. Writer Sam Maggs, artist Aviv Or, and colorist Cris Peter bring you a fabulous new story from the world of Exandria, created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role!

Muito antes de o mundo virar de cabeça para baixo e as novas gerações descobrirem Dungeons & Dragons, seis crianças embarcaram em uma montanha-russa mágica e foram transportadas para Os Reinos Esquecidos! Agora, este “episódio perdido” da série animada dos anos 1980 desbrava um novo território no mundo de D&D! O nobre ranger Hank, a intrépida acrobata Diana, a tranquila ladra Sheila, o impulsivo bárbaro Bobby, o temível cavaleiro Eric e o incerto mágico Presto só querem voltar para seu próprio mundo. Mas escapar dos Reinos acabou por ser muito mais difícil do que chegar lá! O perigo espreita a cada passo, o enigmático Mestre dos Magos é pouco útil e Vingador, a força do mal, não vai parar até colocar as mãos nas armas mágicas das crianças. Para completar, Hank fez uma descoberta surpreendente: apesar dos perigos, Sheila, Bobby, Diana e os outros não têm certeza se querem voltar para casa, afinal! Os bardos David M. Booher (Canto) e Sam Maggs (Rick and Morty Ever After) unem-se ao artífice George Kambadais (Gargoyles) nesta emocionante aventura. “Explosão de encanto e de nostalgia.” — CBR

Forty years ago, Butterscotch, Blue Belle, Minty, Snuzzle, Cotton Candy, and Blossom galloped onto the shelves and became an instant hit! My Little Pony has played a role in the lives of countless kids since the toy line first appeared in 1983, and each fan has their own favorite generation of characters. Now, MLP superfans Sam Maggs and Keisha Okafor are joining forces to craft a story about the children who bought the original My Little Ponies, in a tale full of friendship, magic, and toys! Plus, bonus stories by My Little Pony legends Tony Fleecs and Jeremy Whitley.

It’s practice day for the most important test of Cadet Picard’s Starfleet Academy career thus far! His first test in actual space…and he is not ready. He may as well be yelling into a black hole after being put into a group with all his least favorite colleagues…and Marty, the girl he kind of, sort of likes. No one’s listening to his commands, and he doesn’t know how on Earth he’s supposed to see eye-to-eye with Resh, his bully and competition for top of the class! Picard’s course is set for failure, and if he can’t figure out a way to change things soon…there goes his future.

As the bestial infection spreads all over Earth, the shape-shifting spores finally start to take root in Gotham City! Follow the feral tales of your favorite heroes and villains as they lose themselves to their more beastly nature. With stories by Eisner winners Chip Zdarsky, Grace Ellis, and so many more, it’s sure to leave you hooting and howling in delight!

Forty years ago, Butterscotch, Blue Belle, Minty, Snuzzle, Cotton Candy, and Blossom galloped onto the shelves and became an instant hit! My Little Pony has played a role in the lives of countless kids since the toy line first appeared in 1983, and each fan has their own favorite generation of characters. Now, MLP superfans Sam Maggs and Keisha Okafor are joining forces to craft a story about the children who bought the original My Little Ponies, in a tale full of friendship, magic, and toys! Plus, bonus stories by My Little Pony legends Tony Fleecs and Jeremy Whitley.

Long before the world turned upside down and new generations discovered D&D, six kids boarded a magical roller coaster and were transported to the Forgotten Realms! Noble ranger Hank, intrepid acrobat Diana, quiet thief Sheila, impulsive barbarian Bobby, fearful and cavalier Eric, and uncertain magician Presto only want to get back to their own world. But escaping the Realms has turned out to be much harder than getting there! Danger lurks at every turn, the enigmatic Dungeon Master is less than helpful, and Venger, the force of evil, will stop at nothing to get his hands on the magical weapons the kids have come to rely on. To top it off, Hank has made a startling discovery: Despite the dangers, Sheila, Bobby, Diana, and the others aren''t so sure they want to go home after all! Bards David M. Booher (Canto) and Sam Maggs (Rick and Morty Ever After) join artificer George Kambadais (John Carter of Mars) for a thrilling "lost episode" that charts new territory in the world of D&D.nbsp; Dungeons & Dragons aired on CBS in 1983 and ran for three seasons with 27 episodes, but premature cancellation meant crucial scripts went unproduced. Yet, it still made an indelible impression on its audience, and legions of D&D players recall it fondly to this day.

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

Ahoy! I’ve returned from Knight Terrors fresh-faced and well rested-Oh jeez! Looks like my new friend/interdimensional monarch who’s totally still threatening to murder my world at the drop of a hat Lady Quark is back, and she’s bearing gifts pulled straight from the deep recesses of Knight Terrors! But I got a class to teach and finals to prepare them for! Looks like we’re taking this show…on the road! Ahhh, thee children o’ da night, what terrible music they make. Sam Maggs and Kelley Jones tell the true story of the time I got proposed to by a nasty old perv in a castle. Don’t worry, me and Ives are gonna give ’im what for!

From New York Times best-selling author Sam Maggs (Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars and Marvel Action: Captain Marvel) comes a new ongoing series unveiling the past of one of Starfleet’s most celebrated officers: Captain Jean-Luc Picard! Before becoming the Federation’s finest, Jean-Luc was an ordinary student at Starfleet Academy with sights on the stars. His path forward was charted: blow his classmates out of the water on the infamous Evasive Maneuvers exam and graduate early. But there’s a detail Cadet Picard hadn’t factored into his plan: the exam was a group project and he’d need to make friends with, ugh, people if he stood a chance at passing. Federation starships aren’t run by a party of one, after all.

Forty years ago, Butterscotch, Blue Belle, Minty, Snuzzle, Cotton Candy, and Blossom cantered onto shelves and into the hearts of children everywhere. Now, join IDW as we celebrate decades of ponies, toys, and friendship! First, from Sam Maggs and Keisha Okafor, travel back to the ’80s in a story about four young girls, their My Little Pony toys, and the power of friendship and imagination as they try to save their horse barn from closing. Then, a story from Jeremy Whitley and Amy Mebberson, where Sunny Starscout and her pals learn more about Equestrian history and a place called Dream Valley. And finally, from Tony Fleecs and Brianna Garcia, in 2023, an aunt and her My Little Pony-loving niece have to rely on some dusty G1 toys for entertainment when the power goes out.

Dopo la fine dell’Ordine dei Jedi, Cal Kestis ha ritrovato una famiglia in Merrin, Cere, Greez e nel fedele droide BD-1. Ma ora devono affrontare uno dei più pericolosi servitori dell’Impero, l’Inquisitore noto come il Quinto Fratello. In questo volume, Cal e l’equipaggio della Stinger Mantis saranno protagonisti di un’avventura ambientata fra i due videogiochi best seller Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order e Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Fire and brimstone! Fairy tales and witches! This deluxe hardcover collects fan-favorite miniseries Rick and Morty: Go to Hell and Rick and Morty: Ever After. The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [adult swim]™ animated show Rick and Morty™ continues in all-new stories not seen on TV! In Deluxe Double feature, our heroes seek the manager of Hell (yes, that Hell) and find themselves sucked into the fairy-tale world of Avalonia: Sad Stories for Bad Children. Fire and brimstone! Fairy tales and witches! Wubba lubba dub-dub, y''all. Collects the two miniseries Rick and Morty Go to Hell and Ever After.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Cal Kestis leads the Stinger Mantis crew on an adventure set between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Cal Kestis has built a new life for himself with the crew of the Stinger Mantis. Together, Cal’s crew has brought down bounty hunters, defeated Inquisitors, and even evaded Darth Vader himself. More important, Merrin, Cere, Greez, and faithful droid BD-1 are the closest thing Cal has had to a family since the fall of the Jedi Order. Even as the galaxy’s future grows more uncertain by the day, with each blow struck against the Empire the Mantis crew grows more daring. On what should be a routine mission, they meet a stormtrooper determined to chart her own course with the help of Cal and the crew. In exchange for help starting a new life, the Imperial deserter brings word of a powerful, potentially invaluable tool for their fight against the Empire. And even better, she can help them get to it. The only catch—pursuing it will bring them into the path of one of the Empire’s most dangerous servants, the Inquisitor known as the Fifth Brother. Can the Imperial deserter truly be trusted? And while Cal and his friends have survived run-ins with the Inquisitors before, how many times can they evade the Empire before their luck runs out?