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Der All-Ages-Gruselklassiker - erstmals als vollfarbige Gesamtausgabe! Courtney hat sich inzwischen bei ihrem Onkel Aloysius eingelebt und lernt von dem alten Magier immer noch täglich Neues. Doch als ein abscheuliches Monster auftaucht, macht sie unfreiwillige Bekanntschaft mit dem Mystikerzirkel, Hillsboroughs Rat der Hexen und Zauberer, der über alle Geschehnisse im Ort wacht. Schnell meint man denjenigen ausfindig gemacht zu haben, der die Bestie entfesselt hat: ein Nachtwesen, das bei einer ortsansässigen Hexe lebt. Doch Courtney und ihr Onkel ahnen, dass hier nur jemand als Sündenbock dienen soll. Können sie Schlimmeres verhindern? Käufer des Buchs erhalten zusätzlich eine kostenlose Digital Copy im PDF-Format.

The second volume in the Courtney Crumrin spin-off series that follows the adventures of Courtney's younger brother, Will!Imagine waking up one morning and realizing that fifty years have gone by and you hardly noticed, let alone aged. That’s what happens to Calpurnia Crisp, a humble schoolteacher from Hillsborough. Agent Odell of Homeland Security is convinced Calpurnia was the victim of magic, and wants her to join him in his crusade against what he sees as a conspiracy undermining the country. Odell recruits her as an undercover asset to infiltrate the world of Courtney Crumrin, the mysterious teenager who left a trail of unexplained horrors in Hillsborough, and Courtney’s younger brother Will, the strange boy who appeared out of nowhere. But as she penetrates the world of the Crumrins, Calpurnia begins to suspect the gap in her memories is due to her magic being erased. She must ultimately decide between the world of magic or helping the reactionary agent determined to eradicate it. 

When a series of high school pranks spiral dangerously out of control, teen witch Faye Faulkner steps up to solve the mystery in this spooky YA graphic novel. Content with her place at the Loser Table alongside her best friends, Faye is unfazed by the mockery from the popular crowd. However, the arrival of lonely freshman Cody changes everything. To Cody's surprise, Faye and her friends—a dramatic theater nerd, a girl in a wheelchair, and an overweight boy—are more welcoming than she expected. Faye, who dresses like a witch, is indeed a witch, and this year, the pranks at school escalate from harmless fun to perilous chaos, affecting everyone, including teachers. When Cody confesses her involvement in an online challenge that promises popularity through dangerous tasks, Faye faces a dilemma: should she reveal her true identity and help Cody or protect her secret? Reluctantly, she decides to take on the challenge, but will her magical abilities be sufficient to unravel the mystery? This gothic whodunnit explores themes of resilience, magic, and the strength of friendship, all while addressing the quirky rumors surrounding Faye's baking.

To help Will Crumrin adapt to the mortal world after a hundred years in the twilight realm of faeries, big sister Courtney makes him a glamor charm that renders him the most popular kid in school. But he eventually finds popularity a prison, in which he's surrounded by people who neither know nor care about the real him. When football star Ross, jealous of Will's friendship with outcast Tucker, bullies her relentlessly, Will decides to turn him in, give up the false popularity of the charm. But Ross retaliates against Will, prompting Courtney to take revenge using magic. But her activity draws the attention of Emil Gorka, an ancient, powerful vampire. Once driven into hiding by Courtney's former mentor, Uncle Aloysius, Gorka has reemerged under the guise of a corporate CEO. Everyone in town works for him, including Courtney and Will's clueless parents. But he wants Courtney, a powerful but inexperienced young sorceress as his servant. And to save Will from his dreadful bite, she must surrender herself. Now only Will, with the help of his best friend Tucker, can save Courtney from eternal servitude to the undead monster and his unquenchable hunger for blood and power. "Fans of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' who wanted a deeper, more mature story, your cries to the comic goddess have been answered." ? CNN

For fans of The Graveyard Book and Through the Woods comes a different kind of YA fantasy graphic novel, in which a teen boy's search for his destiny leads him into darkness.Lean, ghostly pale, and permanently grim-faced, Kriss has always been an outsider in his small village. Not even his adoptive parents love him. Only Anja, the blacksmith's daughter, brings kindness and friendship into the life of the sullen teenager. But Kriss is haunted by dim memories of his true father, Erikk Iron Tooth, the king of Darkovia. When Anja's mother is killed by a wild sabercat from the far north, the young girl's world is shattered, and Kriss determines to avenge her. Armed with only a pitchfork, the skinny teen sets out to kill the beast, only to learn that it's actually a dark spirit from Darkovia, come to bring him his destiny. The spirit grants Kriss the power to vanquish the mightiest foes, and commands him to reclaim his father's kingdom. But his gift of power comes with a price — uncontrollable rage. And leaving the village would mean leaving Anja, the only person who's always been there for him. Kriss must choose between his destiny and Anja, who needs his friendship more than ever. But his growing power, and the fiery anger that comes with it, threatens to make the choice for him, and burn everything he holds dear.

The cult of Uhlume has been eradicated, thanks to Emerane and her companions. Still, the city has not recovered from the hard-won battle against the undead army—and Emerane has not recovered from the trauma of killing the person she held most dear. When Asps target the city's Alderman and a new peacekeeping force rises to power, will Emerane be able to save the city she hates a second time? Or will this new foe, with the power of both the city and the law behind them, take her down?

A thief, an assassin, a mage and a cleric walk into a tavern in the ancient city of Umber. Awaiting them is a mysterious bard with a dangerous scheme: to break into the dungeon of a powerful death cult in search of treasure. For these five desperate criminals, it's the last chance for hope in a city of corruption and despair. But what they find instead is an undead army preparing to conquer the world. Now, they must fight to protect the city that pushed their backs to the wall, or watch it burn. The acclaimed fantasy epic from New York Times Best-Selling author Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin, Princess Ugg) begins here!

Though the Witches and Warlocks of Hillsborough keep to themselves under Ravenna's Law, there are outliers who are a danger to others. The Anti-Sorcery Society, headed by mortal Horace Crisp, seeks to destroy these individuals, and Aloysius Crumrin, an eager young man, offers his assistance - keeping his magical ancestry to himself, of course.

Despite having improved in her studies, princess Ulga still doesn't feel any closer to being a true princess like the others, and she still hasn't gotten a handle on diplomacy. But when the other princesses are targeted, first by bandits, and then by political figures - Ulga will have to shed her princess skin and become the bonny wee berserker.

Princess Ulga isn't your standard princess, but her royal lineage goes back for generations. At her mother's bequest, Ulga travels to the city-state of Atraeska, where the prestigious Princess Academy lies, so that she can learn about things like diplomacy-hopefully for the benefit of her rough and tumble people.