DOROTHEA (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Cuvie CMX. In the medieval town of Naudars, albino children hold a revered and protected status. Dorothea is one of these children and she has always wanted to see the world beyond her cloistered existence. When Naudars is attacked, all able-bodied men rise to defend their home. But Dorothea is prepared to defy tradition and enlist in the military. Like Joan of Arc, she must deal with the prejudices of those who are scandalized by the very existence of a young woman warrior. This spirited, sword-wielding girl has to defend herself from charges of witchcraft at the same time she's defending the land she loves. Advance-solicited; on sale April 16 • 5.5' x 8' • 164 pg, B&W"

"Written and Illustrated by Cuvie CMX. When she finally gets her first taste of war, Dorothea is forced to kill for the first time. She's not able to shake off the experience, despite attempts to rationalize her actions as necessary. Later, she confronts a band of soldiers trying to loot a home and attack the widow who lives there. But her savior role is short-lived when she is forced to face the consequences of her earlier actions. Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 • 5.5' x 8' • 164 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written and illustrated by Cuvie CMX. Dorothea has agreed to serve as a decoy for the army's zealot enemies.The commander hopes that they can draw their opponents into the open and confront them head on. But their plan may prove to be riskier than expected. Dorothea runs afoul of a knight who's burned 99 witches at the stake and he wants to make Dorothea number 100! This knight may prove to be Dorothea's deadliest challenge so far. Advance-solicited; on sale October 8 • 5.5' x 8' • 164 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written and illustrated by Cuvie CMX. Konrad, the pious and deadly warrior who has made it his mission to kill Dorothea, has escaped. Ems launches an all out assault on Nauders, Dorothea's home. Her friend, Princess Else, is blamed for the country's predicament. But Dorothea's in no position to return to help. She and her fellow warriors are caught in a double-cross that leaves them outnumbered and overwhelmed. Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 5.5' x 8' • 194 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE"

"Written and illustrated by Cuvie CMX. In this final volume, Dorothea's epic adventure reaches a dramatic conclusion. The siege of Nauders is underway; can Dorothea's friends Else and Gyurk rally the citizens to repel the invaders - without Dorothea, who's been captured by the pious Konrad? He finally has the prisoner he's sought for so long and it's going to take all of Dorothea's wits and strength to survive. Advance-solicited; on sale December 9 o 5.5' x 8' o 226 pg, B&W, $12.99 US o MATURE DOROTHEA - MAJYO NO TETTSUI Vol. 6 © 2008 Cuvie/FUJIMISHOBO."