Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Jester Lavorre

"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"--

Veth Brenatto hat kein aufregendes Leben, aber das findet sie gut so. Alles ändert sich, als sie und ihre Familie von Räubern gefangen genommen werden. Um sie zu retten, begeht Veth eine Gräueltat, die sie von allem, was sie liebt trennen wird - vielleicht für immer. Das alles bringt sie dazu Nott the Brave von den Mighty Nein zu werden. Der gefeierte Autor Sam Maggs (Captain Marvel, The Unstoppable Wasp) und die Critical Role-Stars Matthew Mercer und Sam Riegel tun sich mit den Künstlern William Kirkby (Rat Queens) und Koloristin Eren Angliolini (Justice League: Last Ride) zusammen, um den Ursprung von Nott the Brave zu präsentieren.

"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"--

"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"--

Critcal Role’s The Mighty Nein Origins is collected for the first time!<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Collects:<BR>- 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

Der ehemalige Jedi-Padawan Cal Kestis hat sich zusammen mit der Crew der Stinger Mantis ein neues Leben aufgebaut. Sie haben Seite an Seite gegen Kopfgeldjäger gekämpft, Inquisitoren besiegt und sich sogar erfolgreich dem Zugriff Darth Vaders entzogen. Merrin, Cere, Greez und der treue Droide BD-1 sind für Cal nun zu so etwas wie einer Familie geworden. Während die Zukunft der Galaxie von Tag zu Tag unsicherer wird, wird die Mantis- Crew mit jedem Schlag gegen das Imperium mutiger. Bei einer Routine-Mission treffen sie auf eine abtrünnige Sturmtrupplerin. Sie will der Crew im Austausch für ihre Hilfe Informationen über ein mächtiges Werkzeug im Kampf gegen das Imperium liefern. Der einzige Haken dabei ist, dass sie dabei dem Inquisitor Fünfter Bruder in die Quere kommen - einem der gefährlichsten Diener des Imperiums. Cal und seine Freunde treten nicht zum ersten Mal gegen die Inquisitoren an. Die Frage ist nur, wie oft sie dem Imperium noch entkommen können, bevor ihr Glück sie endgültig verlässt.

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.<BR>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. <BR>Just another day in the life of your way, way above average teenage Super Hero.<BR>Complete your Marvel YA collection with these best-selling fan-favorite novels: - Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee- Gamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms by Mackenzi Lee- Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds- Black Widow: Red Vengeance by Margaret Stohl - Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl- Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster by Liza Palmer

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! (lib)