New Releases by Sam Maggs

"Originally published as My little pony: Friendship is magic issues #79-83"--Colophon.

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, scientist and Super Hero. But 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 o er, Nadia jumps at the opportunity to "do less, experience more"-just like the advertisements say. The device works-really works. 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 e ect 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.

"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!"--

Meet the DC Universe''s most incredible female Super Heroes! Who granted Wonder Woman her mighty superpowers? How does teenager Supergirl disguise her identity in public? And why can Vixen channel the power of any animal in the world? Discover the empowering stories of Batgirl, Bumblebee, Mera, Hawkgirl and many more. You''ll be inspired to be brave and bold, just like them. With a foreword by Gail Simone, acclaimed, bestselling DC writer. All DC characters and elements © & (TM) DC Comics. (s19)

The eighth volume in the bestselling Invader ZIM comic series based on the hit Nickelodeon TV series. When Dib wakes up one cold, depressing morning to find that ZIM is actually his brother, could things get any worse? The answer, as always, is yes, as told in these five amazing standalone Invader ZIM stories collected in trade for the first time! What happens when GIR gets hit by a falling girder in the presence of a full human audience? Who’s telling the truth when an alien kidnaps Dib, Gaz, ZIM, and GIR to find out who destroyed his prize robot? And why does ZIM think it’s perfectly normal to give out raw steaks on Halloween? The answer, as always, is yes!

Get ready to roll a natural 20 as Pinkie Pie and the rest of your favorite ponies gear up for a live-action role playing game for the ages! With elaborate costumes, captured princes, and one of Pinkie''s famous pies on the line, you can bet things are going to get crazy!

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!

Daring. Determined. Curious. Kind. More than 50 female Super Heroes from Marvel Comics take center stage in this inspiring book for girls and women of all ages. How did Captain Marvel gain superhuman powers? When was Shuri crowned queen of Wakanda? From Gamora to Wasp, this beautiful illustrated book celebrates diverse female Super Heroes who use their strength, intelligence, and courage to save the world. More than 50 character profiles explore the origins and achievements of fierce fan-favorites such as Ms. Marvel, America Chavez, Squirrel Girl, and Black Widow. With a foreword by Marvel Comics writer Kelly Thompson, DK''s Fearless and Fantastic! is the ultimate feminist tribute to Marvel Comics'' most powerful women and girls. This book will be a treasured gift for comic book fans and beginners, and fans of 2019''s hugely popular Captain Marvel movie. Illustrated with stunning comic book artwork, and featuring four chapters based on personal qualities--Determined, Daring, Compassionate, and Curious--this book for girls and women will create new fans of comics, and inspire the comic book creators of the future. © 2018 MARVEL

A fun and feisty tour of famous girl BFFs from history who stuck together and changed the world. Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and sports, these 20 diverse profiles show just how essential female friendship have been across history and around the world. In this engaging and well-researched book, Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history''s most fascinating and bravest BFFs, including: • Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the infamous lady pirates who sailed the seven seas and plundered with the best of the men • Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp, Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution • Sharon and Shirley Firth, the Indigenous twin sisters who went on to become Olympic skiers and barrier breakers in the sport • The Edinburgh Seven, the band of gal pals who became the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom • The Zohra Orchestra, the ensemble from Afghanistan who defied laws, danger, and threats to become the nation''s first all-female musical group Fun, informative, and delightful to read—with fresh illustrations by Jenn Woodall—it''s perfect for you and every member of your own girl gang.

A brightly-illustrated relaunch of a beloved vintage cartoon that uses vibrant storytelling to address issues familiar to today''s young readers. Jem and the Holograms get back to their rock ''n'' roll roots in these stand-alone stories from some of comics'' most popular creators including Sophie Campbell, Kate Leth, Tana Ford, Sarah Kuhn, Siobhan Keenan, Sarah Winifred Searle, Nicole Goux, Rebecca Nalty, Sam Maggs, Rachael Stott, Sina Grace, Hannah Templar, Kevin Panetta, and Abby Boeh. A celebration of creativity, friendship, and being true to yourself, Dimensions is full of humor, fun, and characters that radiate positivity. These uplifting stories will bring a smile to readers faces even as they put a song in their hearts. All your favorite characters--and some new ones!--take the stage in stories about everything from Dungeons & Dragons to ski trips gone wrong! An anthology series from Sarah Gaydos, the Eisner Award-winning editor of Love is Love.

An anthology series that offers every fan a stopping point on the wonderful 50-year Star Trek journey. Reflect on stories of what''s come before and look ahead to the next half-century of Trek. Short stories that run the gamut of Star Trek''s history, set during the Original Series, The Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and more, featuring all your favorite characters.

This month, two stories from different ends of the galaxy! First, a GOLD KEY homage from New York Times best-selling Star Trek author Dayton Ward, with Trek novelist and collaborator Kevin Dilmore, and art by Gordon Purcell (Star Trek), where Kirk and Spock find an uncharted planet inhabited by monstrous robots! And finally, a story by Sam Maggs, bestselling author of The Fangirl�s Guide to the Galaxy, with art by Rachael Stott (Star Trek, Doctor Who). Learn the backstory of Yeoman Leslie Thompson, the first and ONLY female redshirt to die in the ORIGINAL SERIES!

A fun and feminist celebration of the forgotten women in science, technology, and beyond—from the bestselling author of The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy. You may think you know women’s history pretty well. But have you ever heard of: • Alice Ball, the chemist who developed an effective treatment for leprosy—only to have the credit taken by a man? • Mary Sherman Morgan, the rocket scientist whose liquid fuel compounds blasted the first U.S. satellite into orbit? • Huang Daopo, the inventor whose weaving technology revolutionized textile production in China—centuries before the cotton gin? Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing things, even when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizations—all to show the many ways the geeky girls of today can help to build the future. Table of Contents: Women of Science Women of Medicine Women of Espionage Women of Innovation Women of Adventure