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Sam Maggs

    Sam Maggs crafts stories for readers of all ages, often with a focus on celebrating and empowering female characters. Her work across comics and video games features dynamic storytelling and a strong emphasis on compelling heroines. Maggs creates narratives that are not only entertaining but also inspirational and accessible.

    My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 18
    Critical Role: Tales of Exandria Volume 2--Artagan
    Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Jester Lavorre
    Marvel Fearless and Fantastic! Female Super Heroes Save the World
    Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Nott The Brave
    Rick and Morty: Deluxe Double Feature Vol. 1
    • The comic series dives into the outrageous adventures of Rick and Morty as they confront the manager of Hell and venture into the whimsical realm of Avalonia, filled with dark fairy tales and witches. Blending humor with fantastical elements, this collection features stories from the miniseries "Rick and Morty Go to Hell" and "Ever After," offering fans new narratives that expand on the animated show's unique universe. Expect a mix of chaos, humor, and unexpected twists in this thrilling continuation.

      Rick and Morty: Deluxe Double Feature Vol. 1
      4.3
    • 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 Angiolini (Multiversity: Teen Justice) for a heartbreaking look at a halfling's end and a goblin's beginning.

      Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Nott The Brave
      4.3
    • Meet the amazing Marvel women superheroes who use their powers to help others and save the day. This collection of over 50 female superheroes profiles dozens of aspirational characters, all of whom use their strength, intelligence and courage to help others. Favourites such as Captain Marvel, Gamora and Jessica Jones feature alongside little-known faces from all corners of the Marvel comic-book universe. Illustrated, each short profile is curated to focus on the character's abilities and achievements.

      Marvel Fearless and Fantastic! Female Super Heroes Save the World
      4.2
    • "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."-- Provided by publisher

      Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins - Jester Lavorre
      4.2
    • The narrative centers around Archfey Artagan, known as the Traveler, who finds himself unexpectedly facing the Seelie and Unseelie courts. Despite his reluctance, he seizes the opportunity to showcase his influence on the material realms. However, the emergence of witnesses with contrasting accounts threatens to expose his true nature, leading to potentially severe repercussions. The story weaves themes of power, deception, and the complexities of mentorship within a fantastical court setting.

      Critical Role: Tales of Exandria Volume 2--Artagan
      4.1
    • Gear up for more fantastic, rollicking adventures with all of your favorite Ponies!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 pies 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.

      My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 18
      4.0
    • Captain Marvel: Game On

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Collects Marvel Action Captain Marvel (2019) #1-6, Marvel Action Captain Marvel (2021) #1-5. All-action adventures of Captain Marvel and friends! Carol Danvers' quiet night with BFF Jessica Drew (A.K.A. Spider-Woman) takes a cat-astrophic turn when Manhattan's bodegas are suddenly overrun by a host of angry felines! And not just any felines - Flerkens, the most terrifying kitty lookalikes in the entire universe! Then, Carol has been a fighter pilot, a cosmic hero and an Avenger, but now she faces her most difficult job yet: driving instructor to Nadia Van Dyne, the Unstoppable Wasp! And it becomes an even bigger task when A.I.M. uses Pym Particles to shrink Captain Marvel down to tiny size! Plus: Carol joins Ghost-Spider in battle with the Mad Thinker and the Awesome Android - and needs some help from the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl to take down a digital doppelganger!

      Captain Marvel: Game On
      4.0
    • Call Of Duty: Vanguard

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Discover the back stories of Taskforce Vanguard as Kingsley and his assembled team of crack operatives take on their enemies in true Call of Duty style. Formed by 'Carver Butcher', the task force was put together to thwart Project Phoenix - and these seven all-action comic strip stories show how! From the dead-eye marksmanship skills of Lieutenant Polina Petrova to the ace-piloting by Lieutenant Wade Jackson, the graphic novel also comes with a bonus code for a Call of Duty in-game unlockable.

      Call Of Duty: Vanguard
      3.8
    • The Fangirl's Guide to The Universe

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life is a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom.

      The Fangirl's Guide to The Universe
      4.0
    • 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!

      Marvel Action: Captain Marvel: Cosmic CAT-tastrophe
      4.0