Overwatch: Tracer--London Calling

Overwatch: Tracer--London Calling
Author: Mariko Tamaki
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506717098

Overwatch may be disbanded, but Tracer's time in "retirement" is up . . . After a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions forced upon London's omnics, Tracer vows to help. But things might not be so easy, especially with larger forces sowing conflict between humans and omnics in London. Acclaimed Eisner and Harvey award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Wonder Woman) and kinetic artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl, Motor Crush) are joined by exquisite colorist Rachael Cohen (Snotgirl) and letterer extraordinaire Deron Bennett (Tale of Sand). Working in close collaboration, Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics present Overwatch fans with an exciting new addition to Overwatch's unique universe! Collects Overwatch: Tracer--London Calling #1-#5.

Overwatch: Anthology

Overwatch: Anthology
Author: BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506705405

Your favorite Overwatch® heroes' backstories are revealed in this anthology from Dark Horse Books and Blizzard Entertainment®! From Soldier: 76 to Ana, Tracer to Symmetra, discover the history behind Overwatch's heroes. How did Bastion become part of the team? Why did Ana Amari disappear? Where did Tracer get her catchphrase? Learn all this and more in this hardcover anthology of the first twelve issues of Blizzard's Overwatch comics, written and illustrated by an all-star creative team including Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, Micky Neilson, Nesskain, Bengal, and more. Whether you're an Overwatch novice or a Grandmaster, this is an essential companion! • Reveals backstories and new details about Overwatch's heroes. • Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch! • Overwatch has won 100+ Game of the Year awards! • Overwatch is a global phenomenon with 30 million players! • Includes short stories by World of Warcraft: Chronicle writers Robert Brooks and Matt Burns!

Overwatch: Tracer — London Calling #1

Overwatch: Tracer — London Calling #1
Author: Mariko Tamaki
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues)
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Tracer's time as an Overwatch agent is up. Five years after the ratification of the Petras Act, she now tends to small–scale crimes as a part–time hero. But when a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions that have been forced upon London's omnics, Tracer becomes determined to help in any way possible—even if it puts her back in the crosshairs. Acclaimed Eisner and Harvey award–winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, X-23) and kinetic artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl, Motor Crush) are joined by exquisite colorist Rachel Cohen (Snotgirl) and letterer extraordinaire Deron Bennett (Tale of Sand) for a bi-monthly, five-part digital series that will be available online for free, starting this December. Working in close collaboration, Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics present Overwatch fans with an exciting new addition to Overwatch's expanding story in the limited series Overwatch: Tracer — London Calling. Set several years after Overwatch and its agents are declared "illegal" this essential tie-in comic series will forever alter Overwatch history!

Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition

Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition
Author: Matt Burns
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2022-01-11
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506726690

"Explore the backstories and motivations behind Overwatch's most popular heroes"--

Overwatch: New Blood #5

Overwatch: New Blood #5
Author: Ray Fawkes
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues)
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2022-03-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

As D.Va and the rest of MEKA Squad watch the Null Sector attack unfolding in Paris, D.Va requests permission to contact Overwatch. Korea has its own omnic threat to worry about though, so her request is denied. But when a new enemy turns the streets of Busan into a battlefield, MEKA Squad find themselves outnumbered . . . and out of time. Will wave after endless wave of omnics prove too much for even D.Va to defeat? Untold stories in the world of Overwatch! Made in close collaboration with the game team at Blizzard! Unveils how popular heroes were recruited to Overwatch!

Overwatch: New Blood #1

Overwatch: New Blood #1
Author: Ray Fawkes
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues)
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2021-11-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

With chaos and devastation rife around the world, Cole Cassidy receives the call to rejoin Overwatch... but memories of its fall still haunt him. After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Cassidy considers that maybe Overwatch needs more than the old crew to give it new life. • Untold stories in the world of Overwatch! • Made in close collaboration with the game team at Blizzard! • Unveils how popular heroes were recruited to Overwatch!

The Hero of Numbani (Overwatch #1)

The Hero of Numbani (Overwatch #1)
Author: Nicky Drayden
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1338633597

The world still needs heroes. Are you with us? Enter the first-ever original novel for Overwatch, the worldwide gaming sensation from Blizzard Entertainment! In the technologically advanced African city of Numbani, in the not-so-distant future, humans live in harmony with humanoid robots known as omnics. But when a terrorist tries to shatter that unity, a hero named Efi Oladele rises! Efi has been making robots since she was little -- machines to better her community and improve people's lives. But after she witnesses Doomfist's catastrophic attack on the city's OR15 security bots, Efi feels the call to build something greater: a true guardian of Numbani.While Doomfist sows discord between humans and omnics, Efi engineers an intelligent and compassionate robot, Orisa, named after the powerful spirits who guide her people. Orisa has a lot to learn before she's ready to defeat Doomfist, but Efi has some learning to do, too, especially when it comes to building -- and being -- a hero. With Doomfist rallying his forces, and the military powerless to stop him, can Efi mold Orisa into the hero of Numbani before it's too late?This action-packed novel features the fan-favorite characters Efi, Orisa, Doomfist, and Lucio in an all-new, original story straight from the minds of the Overwatch game team and critically acclaimed author Nicky Drayden!

Overwatch: Tracer--London Calling #1 (German)

Overwatch: Tracer--London Calling #1 (German)
Author: Mariko Tamaki
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues)
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Tracer’s time as an Overwatch agent is up. Five years after the ratification of the Petras Act, she now tends to small-scale crimes as a part-time hero. But when a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions that have been forced upon London’s omnics, Tracer becomes determined to help in any way possible—even if it puts her back in the crosshairs. Acclaimed Eisner and Harvey award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, X-23) and kinetic artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl, Motor Crush) are joined by exquisite colorist Rachel Cohen (Snotgirl) and letterer extraordinaire Deron Bennett (Tale of Sand) for a monthly, five-part digital series that will be available online for free. Working in close collaboration, Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics present Overwatch fans with an exciting new addition to Overwatch’s expanding story in the limited series Overwatch: Tracer – London Calling. Set several years after Overwatch and its agents are declared “illegal,” this essential tie-in comic series will forever alter Overwatch history!

Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book (Overwatch)

Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book (Overwatch)
Author: Lyndsay Ely
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1338795473

The world still needs heroes. Are you with us? Enter the next original YA novel for Overwatch, the worldwide gaming sensation from Blizzard Entertainment! In the years after the Omnic Crisis, the American Southwest is ruled by vultures looking to profit off the chaos. The West is ripe for the taking, and Elizabeth Caledonia Ashe intends to write her name across it. When Ashe is arrested yet again on the morning of her high school graduation, her aloof, old-money parents decide to disinherit her from the family fortune. To steal back what's rightfully hers, Ashe teams up with her omnic butler, B.O.B., and local ruffian Jesse McCree for a series of heists, catapulting the trio into a game of fast money and dangerous alliances. Along the way, Ashe discovers that family isn't just about blood. It's about the people who've got your back when your back's against the wall. Full of high-octane chases and action-packed stand-offs, the second novel for Overwatch explores the founding of the Deadlock Gang and the origins of fan-favorite heroes Ashe and McCree. Don't miss this incredible, original story straight from the Overwatch game team and critically acclaimed author Lyndsay Ely

Queerbaiting and Fandom

Queerbaiting and Fandom
Author: Joseph Brennan
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1609386728

In this first-ever comprehensive examination of queerbaiting, fan studies scholar Joseph Brennan and his contributors examine cases that shed light on the sometimes exploitative industry practice of teasing homoerotic possibilities that, while hinted at, never materialize in the program narratives. Through a nuanced approach that accounts for both the history of queer representation and older fan traditions, these essayists examine the phenomenon of queerbaiting across popular TV, video games, children’s programs, and more. Contributors: Evangeline Aguas, Christoffer Bagger, Bridget Blodgett, Cassie Brummitt, Leyre Carcas, Jessica Carniel, Jennifer Duggan, Monique Franklin, Divya Garg, Danielle S. Girard, Mary Ingram-Waters, Hannah McCann, Michael McDermott, E. J. Nielsen, Emma Nordin, Holly Eva Katherine Randell-Moon, Emily E. Roach, Anastasia Salter, Elisabeth Schneider, Kieran Sellars, Isabela Silva, Guillaume Sirois, Clare Southerton