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.
Ted Naifeh Volgorde van de boeken
Ted Naifeh is een Amerikaanse comicmaker die bekendheid verwierf met zijn illustraties in de goth romance comic Gloomcookie. Hij is wellicht het best bekend als de maker van de voor een Eisner Award genomineerde serie Courtney Crumrin. Zijn werk duikt vaak in thema's van adolescentie en het bovennatuurlijke. Naifehs kenmerkende artistieke stijl en vertelwijze trekken lezers naar werelden die zowel duister als betoverend zijn.






- 2023
- 2022
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.
- 2021
Witch For Hire
- 128bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
When a series of high school pranks get out of hand, teen witch Faye Faulkner is the only one who can solve the case in this spooky YA graphic novel Faye Faulker isn't popular and that's just fine by her. She spends her lunches at the Loser Table with the other social rejects, a.k.a. her best friends, and brushes off the uninspired taunts from the cool kids. But when lonely freshman, Cody, finds her way to Faye's corner of the cafeteria, it sets off a peculiar chain of events . . . To Cody's surprise, these kids aren't so bad; an overdramatic theater nerd, a handicapable girl in a wheelchair, an overweight boy, and Faye, who comes to school every day dressed like a witch. But it's no costume, Fay really is a witch! While high school can be hell for many reasons, this year the ante has been raised when a series of pranks swiftly go from mischievous to downright dangerous. From the lowliest debate team nerds to the prom queen, no one is safe, not even the teachers! When things start to really get out of hand, Cody owns up to Faye--in a moment of desperation she signed up for an online challenge that promises to grant popularity to those who follow the website's twisted demands. Now Faye is faced with a choice: Reveal her witchy nature to Cody and help her or stand aside and keep her secret identity safe. Despite her misgivings, Faye takes on the case, but will her powers be strong enough to solve this mystery? And will people ever stop asking her if she puts newts' eyes in her homemade baked goods? Witch for Hire is a gothic whodunnit about resilience, magic, and the power of friendship
- 2021
The Crumrin Chronicles Vol. 1
- 128bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
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
- 2019
Courtney Crumrin Vol. 5
- 144bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
The fifth volume of the award-winning graphic novel series from New York Times best-selling creator Ted Naifeh, collected in full-color softcover editions for the first time! Courtney Crumrin doesn't have many friends, and she prefers to keep it that way. But new girl Holly Hart is on her way to discovering the magical side of Hillsborough almost exactly like Courtney did—face-first and woefully unprepared. So Courtney takes the opportunity to show Holly the ropes—just like Uncle Aloysius did for her. But it turns out Holly doesn't want her help, because she knows the real Courtney Crumrin. The one the Night Things whisper about. The one the other kids are afraid of. Will Courtney be able to convince her that she's not the vengeful witch she appears to be? Or will Holly take matters—and magic—into her own hands?
- 2019
Night's Dominion Vol. 3
- 104bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
The final installment in the Night's Dominion trilogy, the acclaimed medieval high fantasy heist series from New York Times bestselling author, Ted Nafeih.Working with her old crew—the Magus, the Acolyte, the Bard, the Asp, and now, Grael, the demi-god—Emerane, the thief known as The Night, devises a plot to steal back the money held by the richest in Umber, and invest it back in those who need it most. But Grael is imprisoned by the corrupt new Amaraddan guard and its power-hungry captain, and the plan won’t go off without him. And then there’s the matter of that captain, a man who will either rule Umber or destroy it, a man who’s willing to give everything to hold onto his own power—including his very soul. The fight for Umber begins now!
- 2019
Kriss: The Gift of Wrath
- 120bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
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.
- 2019
Der All-Ages-Gruselklassiker - erstmals als vollfarbige Gesamtausgabe! Courtney war mit ihrem Leben immer ganz zufrieden. Sie hatte in ihrem Viertel viele Freunde und ihr machte die Schule Spaß, denn sowohl die Lehrer als auch der Unterricht waren super! Doch das ist nun vorbei. Ihre Eltern haben sie in irgendeinen Nobelvorort geschleppt, wo sie mit ihr fortan im alten Spukhaus des gruseligen Großonkels Aloysius wohnen wollen. Und während sich der Rest der Familie problemlos mit seinem neuen sozialen Status abfindet, muss sich Courtney nun mit hochnäsigen Klassenkameraden und den seltsamen zwielichtigen Besuchern herumschlagen, die oft bei ihrem Onkel vorbeischauen. Statt der Kinder aus der Nachbarschaft sind nun grausige Ghule und gräuliche Geister ihre einzigen Freunde. Hmm ... vielleicht wird das ja doch gar nicht so übel ... Käufer des Buchs erhalten zusätzlich eine kostenlose Digital Copy im PDF-Format.
- 2018
NIGHTS DOMINION VOL 2
- 112bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
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?
- 2017
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!