New Releases by Sam Maggs

When you become that which you fear most, how do you carry on? Veth Brenatto doesn’t have an exciting life, but she likes it that way. Unlike her childhood, it’s safe. Predictable. And her husband and son love her almost as fiercely as she loves them. But Veth’s cozy existence is turned on its head when she and her family are captured by raiders. In order to save them, Veth will commit an atrocity that will sever her from all that she loves––maybe forever––and lead her to become Nott the Brave of the Mighty Nein. Celebrated writer Sam Maggs (Captain Marvel, The Unstoppable Wasp) is joined by Critical Role cast members Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel, with the expert art of William Kirkby (Rat Queens) and colors by Eren Angliolini (Justice League: Last Ride), with letters from Ariana Maher (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins) for a heartbreaking look at a halfling’s end and a goblin’s beginning.

Explore never-before-seen stories from the world-record breaking EVE Online game, featuring fictional accounts of real in-game space battles, deep personal stories, death, and being reborn—again and again and again! A new threat has come to the New Eden star cluster, an ancient and ruthless civilization, demanding all factions either submit to conversion or die. Despite their differences in loyalties, four capsuleers battle tooth and nail to save each other and all of New Eden, hoping to buy just enough time for reinforcements to arrive. This isn’t just a book about epic space battles, exploding starships and an apocalyptic invasion. It’s about the people who are brave enough to keep fighting when they are outgunned, who pick themselves up every time they get knocked down, and are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect everything they love. Collecting all four digital comics into one hardcover collection for the first time, this is a great book for any fan of expansive galactic storytelling. Written by Sam Maggs (The Fangirl''s Guide to the Galaxy, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel) and Melissa Grey, penciled by Kieran McKeown (Crime Syndicate, DC Crimes of Passion), with inks by Dexter Vines and colors by Sebastian Cheng, this series is a thrilling addition to the EVE Online universe. Collects EVE Online: Capsuleer Chronicles #1–#4.

Includes a code for an exclusive, in-game weapon charm!Before the events of Call of DutyⓇ: Vanguard''s campaign, Captain Butcher of the SOE was tasked with assembling a team to embark on a top secret and highly sensitive operation deep in the heart of enemy territory. His search takes him across the globe to find a group of unique operatives who could form the first special operation task force, codenamed Vanguard. Join Butcher as he tracks down and recruits the famous members of Task Force One and sets them on their journey towards Berlin. The all new Call of DutyⓇ: Vanguard comic series in print for the first time!

To submit to weakness or to defeat it—Arturo finds that giving in might just be the key to breaking the cycle. And if second chances exist—life can be worth choosing.

Can two space pilots from enemy factions unite in time to defeat a terrifying common foe? Wheeling through the quiet of space dodging all the shots they can, a small group of ships try to thwart an invasion. But when the enemy forces begin constructing a machine to sap the energy of a sun, they might just have to give up and run! Written by Sam Maggs (The Fangirl''s Guide to the Galaxy, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel) and Melissa Grey, penciled by Kieran McKeown (Crime Syndicate, DC Crimes of Passion), with inks by Dexter Vines and colors by Sebastian Cheng, this series is a thrilling addition to the EVE Online universe.

Die Computerspiel-Serie Call of Duty gehört zu den erfolgreichsten Franchises überhaupt. Mit CALL OF DUTY: VANGUARD gibt es nun eine neue Geschichte im Comic-Format, die Einblicke in die Entstehung der Task Force Vanguard aus dem gleichnamigen Computerspiel gewährt. Geschrieben von Sam Maggs und gezeichnet von Piotr Kowalski ist dieser Comic ein Must-read für alle Fans des Spiels!

Ria has been a freedom fighter for most of her life. Dying time and time again just to be uploaded into a new version of herself. Now she faces the dogfight of a lifetime, certain that she will need to sacrifice herself for another cause, fighting a new strange enemy alongside unlikely allies. Tying in to the largest battle in the history of videogames, this is the third of four issues diving in to the lives of the heroes that populate Eve Online''s vast MMORPG.

Brand-new middle-grade stories featuring all your favorite characters from the far reaches of the Star Wars galaxy, spanning the entire Skywalker Saga and beyond! To be a Jedi is to project peace and embody order in the face of conflict and chaos. But there''s no conflict like the conflict between siblings--and Luke and Leia don''t even know that''s what they are! Can they keep their cool in a feverish fray in Bogano''s swamplands? Mace Windu is a Master of the Jedi Order, but even he can be ruffled, when an entire planet goes dark, leading Mace and the clones of Lightning Squad to a ghostly encounter! Then, it''s Luke''s turn to convey the lessons of the Jedi mindset, but is Rogue Squadron''s hotheaded new recruit ready to learn? All this, plus six stories of villainy that put the Dark side in the spotlight! Boba Fett tangles with Han Solo, Count Dooku has a new scheme, the Crimson Corsair proves himself a hotshot pirate, and more! Collects Star Wars Adventures (2020) issues #7-12.

As a massive battle is about to begin, a brash space pirate mulls over his options and thinks back on how his rough life brought him to this point: minutes from a dogfight with a hive of enemy ships vastly outnumbering him and his “friends”. Death, destruction, honor, or glory, Otila’s next choice will determine his fate. Tying in to the largest battle in the history of videogames, this is the second of four issues diving in to the lives of the heroes that populate Eve Online’s vast MMORPG.

Follow the adventures of all your favorite Ponies in these tales of friendship and fun from all over Equestria in this graphic novel omnibus! A celebration to mark the founding of Ponyville kicks things off, Pinkie Pie gets the gang together for some live-action role playing, and take a trip to the Wonderbolts Academy for Foals and Friends Weekend. Plus, an escaped Cerberus equals quite the ruckus for our favorite fillies, especially when Princess Celestia requests a dog sitter and the task falls to Rarity! Twilight Sparkle receives a mysterious message about a missing turtle! Only it''s not just any turtle--it''s the most famed of racing turtles, Silver Blaze! Back at the School of Friendship it''s exam time, and Ocellus has come up with an idea for a stellar project that''s sure to impress all her teachers--a history of Equestria shown through her own unique Changeling abilities! Then, Applejack helps Apple Bloom learn about the meaning of courage when she tells her sister a story about facing the biggest fear she had as a young filly: the water and when painfully shy Marble Pie tries to make friends at school, she ends up panicking and agreeing to throw a party instead! It all ends with one of the biggest events in Equestria! Strap in, sports fans, because it''s time for the Draytona Breach 500! And where there''s a race, there''s Rainbow Dash, ready to be trained by the most unlikely of ponies... Big Macintosh?! Meanwhile, a plunderer of ancient antiquities known as Sacks Roamer throws a wrench into the competition when he steals a priceless artifact. Collects issues #79-88 of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series by Sam Maggs, Thom Zahler, Kate Sherron, Christina Rice, Mary Kenney, Jeremy Whitley, Ted Anderson, Toni Kuusisto, Nicoletta Baldari, Casey W. Coller, and Tony Fleecs.

More ponies, more bots, and more magical mayhem as two worlds collide in the return of this hit crossover event! While using a modified Spacebridge to bring magic to Cybertron, the Decepticons end up unleashing a more powerful evil from Equestria than they ever could’ve imagined—looks like the only way out of this one is to team up! New partnerships will have to be created—the Seekers and the Wonderbolts; Applejack and Wildwheel; Soundwave and Octavia; and many more!—in order to recapture the magic of their first meeting and save the day! All of this and more in the second My Little Pony/Transformers crossover! Brought to you by writers James Asmus, Sam Maggs, Ian Flynn, and Tony Fleecs with artists Jack Lawrence, Casey W. Coller, Priscilla Tramontano, and Trish Forstner.

Der stärkste Avenger begibt sich mit zwei Nachwuchshelden auf neue Abenteuer! Zuerst wird alles total "app"-gedreht, als ein neuer Internet-Trend die Stadt überrollt und Captain Marvel mit Ghost-Spider ein Team bildet, um die Bösen zu besiegen. Erholung ist aber nicht in Sicht, denn schon beginnt die nächste Mission ... ein digitaler Doppelgänger? Diesmal eilt Squirrel Girl zu Hilfe!

What''s a nice tiefling like Jester doing in a party like the Mighty Nein? Jester Lavorre had an unconventional upbringing, even for one born in cosmopolitan Nicodranas. Daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, she had many opportunities for mischief as a small child, of which she took full advantage! Dive into the mystery of Jester''s early years, her first meeting with the Traveler, and the fateful events that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein. Jester''s story is brought to life by writer Sam Maggs (Captain Marvel; The Unstoppable Wasp) with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, in direct consultation with Laura Bailey! It''s available as a gorgeous hardcover, ready to take its place in your Critical Role library!

In a universe where one mistake can change millions of lives, a single Capsuleer struggles with responsibility, risk, and her reliance on brain-boosting neuro-chems. Adore is like many other pilots in the federation, proud, hot-headed, and terrified of letting her family down.

The strongest Avenger teams up with two up-and-coming heroes on an internet-breaking adventure! Can they pull the plug on evil? First, Captain Marvel joins Gwen Stacy, aka Ghost-Spider, for some web-based exploits! Things get APP-rehensive when a new craze--ClikClok--sweeps the city, and the Mad Thinker and the Awesome Android plan to use it for their own nefarious scheme! Then, just as Carol is recovering from one mission, she starts another--without even knowing it! When technical difficulties bring her face to face with her digital doppelgänger, she''ll need some help from the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl to save the day! Collects Marvel Action: Captain Marvel Vol. Two, issues #1-5, from writer Sam Maggs (The Unstoppable Wasp, My Little Pony/Transformers) and artists Sweeney Boo (Eat, and Love Yourself) and new talent Isabel Escalante!

Rick and Morty enter a world most grim...a world of fairy tales! Will our favorite dysfunctional duo escape with their lives? Will Morty let his hair down and talk to Jessica? Collecting the hit mini-series Rick and Morty Ever After #1-4.

The bold new vision of the Transformers universe that will excite longtime fans and new readers alike continues! Crisis! The tether holding Cybertron''s inner moon to the planet has fallen and hundreds of lives have been lost. As the rubble is sorted through, the Ascenticons are on the move, hoping to leverage the situation and the lives lost in their favor. Meanwhile, the Rise, now under Megatron''s command, attempt to hide some of their most vicious members, but putting a bunch of killers in a single transport is never a good idea. And through it all, the Autobots have a new message--this is a deception. But who''s really being deceived? Plus, in response to the crisis at home, the Reversionist faction has fled Cybertron and the teachings of their leader have convinced them that the only way to return is to trigger Cybertron''s rebirth. But when the decision comes to Gauge, the youngest Cybertronian, will she spare the planet? And far away from Cybertron, Ultra Magnus has his own problems--namely, a group of sinister mercenaries on the hunt for Cybertronian artifacts. Collects Transformers #19-24 and Transformers: Galaxies #7-12.

The bold new vision of the Transformers universe that will excite longtime fans and new readers alike continues! Crisis! The tether holding Cybertron''s inner moon to the planet has fallen and hundreds of lives have been lost. As the rubble is sorted through, the Ascenticons are on the move, hoping to leverage the situation and the lives lost in their favor. Meanwhile, the Rise, now under Megatron''s command, attempt to hide some of their most vicious members, but putting a bunch of killers in a single transport is never a good idea. Plus, in response to the crisis at home, the Reversionist faction has fled Cybertron and the teachings of their leader have convinced them that the only way to return is to trigger Cybertron''s rebirth. But when the decision comes to Gauge, the youngest Cybertronian, will she spare the planet? And far away from Cybertron, Ultra Magnus has his own problems-namely, a group of sinister mercenaries on the hunt for Cybertronian artifacts. Also collects Transformers: Galaxies #7-12.

Ponies, Autobots, and Decepticons mix it up in this graphic novel mashup! When Queen Chrysalis casts a spell looking for more changelings, she accidentally interferes with a malfunctioning Spacebridge! What''s this mean for our favorite fillies? There are suddenly a bunch of Autobots and Decepticons in Equestria! And as the dust settles, Rarity and Arcee find themselves teaming up against a hostile Decepticon force. Plus Spike and Grimlock; Pinkie Pie, Gauge, and Shockwave; Fluttershy, Discord, and Soundwave; Rainbow Dash and Windblade; and Optimus Prime and Twilight Sparkle all team up for more adventures.

From notable geek girl Sam Maggs, The Fangirl''s Guide to the Universe is the ultimate handbook for teens living the nerdy life. Fandom, pop culture, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—there’s never been a better time to be a fangirl, or a better guide to navigate the wide universe of fandoms. This handbook is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including: · How to make nerdy friends · How to rock cosplay · How to write fanfic with feels · How to defeat internet trolls · How to attend your first con And more! Featuring wisdom from Sam and insightful interviews with fangirl faves like Danielle Paige, Rainbow Rowell, and Preeti Chhibber, The Fangirl’s Guide to the Universe highlights the joys of fandom community and offers a fun, feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom. This refreshed edition updates The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy including new interviews.

A companion to The Fangirl''s Guide to the Universe, this guided journal by Sam Maggs includes prompts, interviews, and illustrations to help you get in touch with your dreams, plans, and faves. Fandom is an excellent way to discover who you really are. Your OTPs, NOTPS, and even OT3s actually say a lot about you, if you''re willing to listen hard enough. With this journal, you can examine your current fandoms, explore new ones, and even push the boundaries of your own creativity. Start your very own transformative works with prompts for fanfic and fanart, fill checklists for what to watch or read next, learn definitions of fandom terms, and read wisdom from your favorite geeky gals. The Fangirl''s Journal encourages you to be your very best, strongest, loudest, and nerdiest self--and helps you figure out exactly who that might be along the way.

Cath doesn’t need friends IRL. She has her twin sister, Wren, and she’s a popular fanfic writer in the Simon Snow community with thousands of fans online. But now that she’s in college, Cath is completely outside of her comfort zone. There are suddenly all these new people in her life. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming boyfriend, a writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome new writing partner... And she’s barely heard from Wren all semester! -- VIZ Media

Carol Danvers may be used to going higher, further, faster, but on an adventure with the Unstoppable Wasp she''ll be going smaller, lower, slower! She''s been a fighter pilot, an Avenger, and a friend of flerkens, but now she''s facing her most difficult job yet... driving instructor! And teaching Nadia Van Dyne--a.k.a. The Unstoppable Wasp!--how to drive gets a whole lot harder when A.I.M. gets ahold of some Pym Particles. Suddenly tiny, can Carol and Nadia figure out A.I.M.''s plot before it''s too late?! It''s a new pint-sized Marvel Action adventure! Collects Marvel Action: Captain Marvel issues #4-6.

Bestselling author Sam Maggs brings Nadia Van Dyne (the Unstoppable Wasp) and her genius friends to life in an all-new original YA novel based on the world of The Unstoppable Wasp Marvel comics series. Nadia Van Dyne is new to this. New to being a Super Hero, new to being a real friend and stepdaughter (to one of the founding Avengers, no less), new to running her own lab, and new to being her own person, far, far away from the clutches of the Red Room—the infamous brainwashing/assassin-training facility. She''s adjusting well to all of this newness, channeling her energy into being a good friend, a good scientist, and a good Super Hero. It''s taking a toll, though, and Nadia''s finding that there are never quite enough hours in a day. So, when she''s gifted a virtual assistant powered by the most cutting-edge A.I. technology that the world has to offer, Nadia jumps at the opportunity to ""do less, experience more""—just like the advertisements say. The device works—really works. Nadia has more time to pursue her passion projects and to focus on new discoveries. But it''s never quite that simple, and not everything is as it seems. This thrilling adventure finds Nadia confronting her past as she tries to shape her future, and learning that sometimes the best way to effect big change is to think small—maybe even super small, Unstoppable Wasp-style. She''ll need the help of her genius G.I.R.L. (Genius In action Research Labs) squad and found family to save herself and (not to be too dramatic) the entire world as we know it. Along the way, Nadia discovers that when she teams up with the people who love her the most, they''re totally Unstoppable. Just another day in the life of your way, way above average teenage Super Hero.

"An awesome adventure that celebrates fandom—and what could be better than that?" —Nerdist The debut novel from bestselling author Sam Maggs, Con Quest! is a comics convention adventure for young readers about fandom, family, and finding your place in the world! Cat and Alex are excited to be at the world’s most popular comics convention—and they’re even more excited to compete in the Quest, a huge scavenger hunt run by their favorite nerdy celebrity. The big prize: a chance to meet him! The twins ditch their older sister Fi and set off to find geeky clues, tackle nerdy challenges, and cross as many items as possible off their Quest list, which includes volunteering at an Artist Alley booth, gathering cosplayers in enough colors to make a double rainbow, and actually finding something healthy to eat in the convention center! Can the twins work together even when they disagree on how to compete? Will Fi find Cat and Alex before their parents realize they’re missing? Most importantly, can these ultimate fans complete the ultimate Quest? An Imprint Book "An absolute treasure, full of heart, fandom, and family." —Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times-bestselling author of The Oracle Code

Go higher, further, and faster with Captain Marvel in this brand-new adventure for middle grade readers! Carol Danvers'' quiet night with BFF Jessica Drew (a.k.a. Spider-Woman) takes a cat-tastrophic turn when Manhattan''s bodegas are suddenly overrun by a host of angry felines! And not just any felines--Flerkens, the most terrifying, pocket-dimension-holding, tentacle-devouring kitty-look-alikes in the entire universe! Carol''s paw-sitive she can handle the situation on her own, but questions remain: can she overcome the fur-midible foes before it''s too late? How well does the "Find My Phone" function actually work? And will there be more cat puns?! It''s a Flerken invasion in the latest addition to the mighty Marvel Action banner!

It''s the anniversary of the founding of Ponyville—which means it''s time for a celebration! With a surprise show in store for Mayor Mare, it''s up to Twilight and Apple Bloom to keep the festivities a secret... but that might be hard in a town like Ponyville, where you never know who might show up! Then, roll a natural 20 as Pinkie Pie and the rest of your favorite ponies get ready for a live-action role playing game for the ages! With elaborate costumes, captured princes, and one of Pinkie''s famous cakes on the line, you can bet things are going to get crazy! Collects issues #79–83 of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series.