Books published by publisher Archaia

Inside the June Alley Inn, located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, mice gather to tell tales, each trying to outdo the other. A competition, of sorts, begins. The rules: Every story must contain one truth, one lie and have never been told in that tavern before. With the winner getting his bar tab cleared, fantastic stories are spun throughout the evening. Legends of the Guard is a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen, including Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Alex Sheikman (Robotika), Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things), Gene Ha (Top 10), Sean Rubin (Redwall), Guy Davis (B.P.R.D.), Katie Cook (Fraggle Rock), Karl Kerschl (Teen Titans: Year One), Craig Rousseau (Impulse), and Mark Smylie (Artesia).

Antimony's adventures at the mysterious Gunnerkrigg Court continue.It's a new year and Annie is settling into her job as the forest medium, while Kat continues her work with the robots. It's not long before a not-so-happy reunion causes everything to change and call into question the life Annie has built for herself at the Court. Learning about secret histories, helping with the transfer of animal spirits, bowling with friends. Annie has to find a way to deal with it all before she can think about finally helping a lost soul. Antimony's adventures continue in Tom Siddell's acclaimed webcomic series, Gunnerkrigg Court, collected in paperback for the first time.

Going extinct isn't for everyone. Sybil knows that there is something off about her next door neighbor, but she can't seem to get anyone to believe her. Everyone is so busy going about their days in the busy streets of New York City that they don't notice Bolivar. They don't notice his odd height, his tiny arms, or his long tail. No one but Sybil sees that Bolivar is a dinosaur. When an unlikely parking ticket pulls Bolivar into an adventure from City Hall to New York’s Natural History Museum, he must finally make a choice: Bolivar can continue to live unnoticed, or he can let the city see who he really is. School Library Journal says... "Bolivar the dinosaur speaks to the introvert in all of us. That part deep down inside that encourages us to hide away from the world, keep to ourselves, and avoid any and all connections for fear of getting hurt. Dinosaurs may not be around anymore but Bolivars abound. Even little Bolivars who will pick up this book and instantly connect with someone just like them. So for the Bolivars and the Manhattan-lovers, the graphic novel enthusiasts and the parents just looking for a good bedtime story, Bolivar the book is the place to go. Dino-mite stuff."

Thirty trine before the Age of Resistance, the Arathim Wars are in full swing. To save her village, the Stonewood Maudra sends her greatest warrior, Ordon, to the Tomb of Relics to retrieve a mythical weapon that promises to turn the tide of the war. But when he meets young Fara, the two must find a way to work together to retrieve a legendary weapon—The Dual Glaive—before their village is destroyed by the deadly Arathim.AN OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES! Thirty trine before the Age of Resistance, the Arathim Wars are in full swing. To save her village, the Stonewood Maudra sends her greatest warrior, Ordon, to the Tomb of Relics to retrieve a mythical weapon that promises to turn the tide of the war. But when he meets young Fara, the two must find a way to work together to retrieve a legendary weapon—The Dual Glaive—before their village is destroyed by the deadly Arathim. Based on a story by Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeff Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger (Lumberjanes) and Matias Basla (Sparrowhawk) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, now streaming on Netflix. Collects Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #1-4.

Bear is a guide dog who would do anything for his owner Patrick - and embarks on an epic quest from the forest to the city to regain his sight so he can protect his best friend.Bear is a service dog who would do anything for his owner and best friend Patrick who is blind. But when Bear suddenly loses his vision, he worries he’s lost his purpose in life—protecting Patrick! Following the misguided advice from some self-serving raccoons, Bear embarks on a transformative journey to regain his eyesight. Out of both necessity and survival, he learns to tap into his other senses and begins to see the world from a new perspective that is at times more rich and colorful than the world he’s always known. Writer Ben Queen (Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 and Cars 3) draws inspiration from real life stories of how memory can influence how we recall our own surroundings, and artist Joe Todd-Stanton (A Mouse Called Julian) lovingly renders an unforgettable story of one dog’s grand adventure from the wooded countryside to the heart of Manhattan where he encounters new friends and discovers his true calling.

The Great Conjunction is at hand in this dramatic second volume of Archaia and The Jim Henson Company's trilogy of prequel graphic novels that tell the origin of The Dark Crystal. Aughra, the beloved guardian of Thra, has gone into hiding, while her son, Raunip, leads a team of emissaries to the Crystal Castle. There they will bear witness as the visiting Urskeks attempt to use the Conjunction to power their voyage home. But pain and mistrust fostered by the group leads to events that will corrupt the world to its very core and transform the Urskeks into two distinct races: the gentle urRu and the terrifying Skeksis. Brian Froud, legendary fantasy artist and conceptual designer of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal film, returns to oversee this crucial chapter that reveals the tragic events that caused the Bright Crystal to darken and shatter.

Jet Jones found a new home, but cannot escape old enemies.After a second robot attack on the Taylor farm leaves the family picking up the pieces once again, Roman's younger brother Oswald becomes more and more suspicious of Jet Jones's connection with the flesh and blood family that has harbored him. While trying to uncover the truth that Jet seems to be hiding, a new evil looms on the horizon that the Taylor's will need Jet's help to stop if they are to keep the farm, and the family, safe. Royden Lepp’s Rust: Secrets of the Cell continues Jet Jones’s critically acclaimed adventure as the rocket boy fights to earn of the trust of those he cares about while protecting them from unexpected threats.

Being a teenager is tough. Even more so at the magical and mysterious school, Gunnerkrigg Court.Antimony Carver and her best friend Kat continue to uncover terrible secrets about their eccentric school, Gunnerkrigg Court, as their second year comes to a close. If navigating the dangerous world of teenage relationships weren’t hard enough, Annie and her fellow Mediums In Training learn that there is a far more to their powers than they could have imagined. They must take things into their own hands if they want to get to the bottom of the Court’s dark past. Thomas Siddell’s popular and award-winning webcomic (www.gunnerkrigg.com) is here, collected in print for fans and new readers alike.

Rocket boy, Jet Jones, must choose between protecting the Taylors and being part of the family he’s always wanted.Rocket Boy, Jet Jones, goes out of his way to prove himself to the Taylor family who have taken him in, but when shadows of his past arrive on the farm opening old wounds, he realizes his days of running may finally be numbered. Royden Lepp’s Rust: Death of the Rocket Boy is the penultimate installment of Jet’s ongoing adventure as he confronts his maker, Oswald, and struggles to protect the Taylors from new threats.

Stunning “Discovery Adventure” book, full of vibrant, engaging, and densely illustrated pages with hidden treasures waiting to be found inspired by Jim Henson’s iconic fantasy film Labyrinth. Delve deep into the world of Jim Henson’s magical fantasy film Labyrinth in this interactive Discovery Adventure™! Join Sarah on her quest through the world of the Labyrinth to save her baby brother Toby from the clutches of Jareth, the Goblin King. Help her navigate fantastical locations alongside her companions Hoggle, Ludo, and Sir Didymus. Each page contains dense artwork with hidden treasures waiting to be found as readers rediscover the magic of the iconic film, where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems. This Discovery Adventure Features: - Lush spreads that present Brian Froud Jim Henson’s fantastical vision of the Labyrinth and the wonderful creatures that live there, including: Hoggle, Ludo, Sir Didymus, the Worm, the Junk Lady, the magical Goblin King, and more! - Bonus Challenges that take viewers deeper into the Bog of Eternal Stench or Goblin City. - Ideal entertainment for Car Rides, Waiting Rooms, and fun for kids (and adults alike) to read together

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creations Myths available for the first time in paperback!A lone wanderer, exotically dressed, stokes a fire and spins an epic tale of adventure, betrayal, and tragedy. It is the legend of Aughra, the world's benevolent guardian, and her impish son Raunip. It is the story of the gentle Gelfling, and the rise and fall of their race. It is the saga of the Urskeks, powerful alien visitors who arrive in peace, but who also harbor a dire secret. But most of all, it is the myth of the Bright Crystal, and how its healing light is ultimately corrupted in darkness. Brian Froud, the legendary conceptual designer of the classic Jim Henson fantasy film The Dark Crystal, returns to the world he helped create in this first chapter of a trilogy of graphic novels. Featuring plots, character designs, and art direction by Froud, with breathtaking illustrations by Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Lizzy John (Fraggle Rock), The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths is an incredible exploration of one of the most loved fantasy worlds of all time, and a tribute to the creative genius of Jim Henson's original film.