Dark Horse Comics for August 2018

Dark Horse Comics sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in August 2018.

Aliens The Essential Comics Volume 1 TP

Mark Verheiden (W), Mark A. Nelson (A), Den Beauvais (A/Cover), Sam Kieth (A), and John Bolton (Cover)

On sale Oct 24
FC, 416 pages
$24.99
TP, 7” x 10”

These are the Aliens Essential Comics—stories which have stood the test of time . . . and kept readers awake at night.

Complete in this first volume is the initial Aliens trilogy—Outbreak, Nightmare Asylum, and Earth War, in which Hicks and Newt—and eventually Ripley—join forces to battle an infestation of Aliens both on Earth and in the wider galaxy.

Avatar: The Last Airbender—Imbalance Part One TP

Faith Erin Hicks (W), Peter Wartman (A/Cover), and Ryan Hill (C)

On sale Oct 10
FC, 80 pages
$10.99
TP, 6” x 9”

When Team Avatar return to Earthen Fire Industries, the factory owned by Toph’s father, they find that the once small town is now booming, yet a strange mood hangs over its residents. When Aang is asked to join a business council meeting, the reason becomes clear: a massive bender versus non-bender conflict is threatening to turn violent.

Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar!

Beasts of Burden: Wise Dogs and Eldritch Men #1 (of 4)

Evan Dorkin (W), Benjamin Dewey (A/Cover), and Rafael Albuquerque (Variant cover)

On sale Aug 22
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

A heroic pack of canines known as the Wise Dogs set off on a mission to clean up a Pennsylvania corridor plagued by seemingly unrelated occult disturbances that include a fire salamander and a horde of mutant lurkers. A link is found among the various disturbances, leading our heroes to a mountain village inhabited by a survivalist witch-cult who have discovered the existence of a “Blood Lure” attracting occult forces, creatures, and many more terrors to Burden Hill!

• The eight time Eisner-winning series is back!

• Variant Cover by Rafael Albuquerque!

“Beasts of Burden balances humor, heart, and horror and fosters the contrast necessary to elevate a genre.”—MTV

Bedtime Games #3 (of 4)

Nick Keller (W), Conor Nolan (A/Cover), and Kelly Fitzpatrick (C)

On sale Aug 22
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

After discovering a powerful game that can transform them into their worst nightmares, three friends plan ways to use it for themselves, not knowing that the monstrous creator of the game is coming to get it back—and destroy whoever gets in his way.

Black Hammer: Age of Doom #4

Jeff Lemire (W), Dean Ormston (A/Cover), Dave Stewart (C), and James Harren (Variant Cover)

On sale Aug 22
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

The Eisner Award-winning superhero saga returns with lots of revelations!

All is revealed when Lucy makes her way back to the farm from Dreamland, confronting the mastermind of their current situation. The revelations here will alter the fate of the Black Hammer family forever!

Black Hammer Library Edition Volume 1 HC

Jeff Lemire (W), Dean Ormston (A/Cover), David Rubin (A), Dustin Nguyen (A), Emi Lenox (A), Nate Powell (A), Matt Kindt (A), Ray Fawkes (A), Michael Allred (A), and Dave Stewart (C)

On sale Oct 24
FC, 440 pages
$49.99
HC, 8” x 12”

Mysteriously banished from existence by a multiversal event, the old superheroes of Spiral City now lead simple lives on a bizarre farm from which there is no escape! But as they employ all of their super abilities to free themselves from this strange purgatory, a mysterious stranger works to bring them back into action for one last adventure!

Collects the first and second volumes of Black Hammer and Black Hammer: Giant Sized Annual in a deluxe, hardcover, and oversized format with a new cover, sketchbook extras, and more!

Blackwood #4 (of 4)

Evan Dorkin (W), Veronica Fish (A/Cover), and David Rubin (Variant cover)

On sale Aug 29
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

From the multi-Eisner award-winning creator of Beasts Of Burden and the artist of Archie and SLAM comes this supernatural fantasy about a magical murder in a sorcery school.

The occult students race to uncover the secrets of Dean Ogden’s hidden past in order to save Blackwood from the Bug Mother’s ultimate vengeance–an insect plague of biblical proportions, including a hungry horde of over-sized bloodsuckers and flesh-eaters.

“I adore what Evan Dorkin does. I think he’s the funniest guy in comics.” —Frank Miller

B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #9

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Scott Allie (W), Laurence Campbell (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Max Fiumara (Cover)

On sale Aug 8
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

The B.P.R.D. arrive in New York to an immediate attack by cultists-turned-zombies and familiar demons.

BPRD: Hell on Earth Volume 3 HC

Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Laurence Campbell (A), Tyler Crook (A), Peter Snejbjerg (A), James Harren (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Laurence Campbell (Cover)

On sale Oct 17
FC, 424 pages
$34.99
HC, 7” x 10”

The B.P.R.D. fight to protect the world from the rise of the monstrous Ogdru Hem, as teams hit a blizzard-torn Russia and the ruins of both Chicago and New York City. Meanwhile, Liz Sherman fights a deranged doctor in Utah, and the young psychic Fenix goes head to head with a monster-worshipping cult.

This deluxe hardcover edition collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth volumes 7-9 plus an expanded sketchbook section.

Joss Whedon! Christos Gage!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 12: The Reckoning #3 (of 4)

Christos Gage (W), Joss Whedon (W), Georges Jeanty (P/Variant cover), Karl Story (I), Dan Jackson (C), Stephanie Hans (Cover), and Scott Fischer (Ultra variant cover)

On sale Aug 22
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The battle against future vampire and Slayer twin, Harth, and his legion of evil, has already begun in the present when Buffy, Fray, and the Scoobies return from the future ready to fight. The Reckoning is now, and if the future can be changed, it will take everything that Buffy has to save the Slayers and our world!

• The Reckoning will be the culmination of all the Buffy seasons!

The Colossal Conan the Cimmerian HC

Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (A/Cover), Richard Corben (A), Joe Kubert (A), Joseph Michael Linsner (A), Paul Lee (A), and Jose Villarrubia (C)

On sale Oct 17
FC, 648 pages
$99.99
HC, 8” x 12”

Conan returns to his homeland to explore his roots and find renewed purpose as a young mercenary. This complete collection of Dark Horse’s Conan the Cimmerian run gathers issues #0 to #25 of that celebrated series together, including all variant cover work! The award-winning creative team of Truman, Giorello, and Villarrubia adapt several of Robert E. Howard’s original Conan stories and tell new tales that tie everything together chronologically.

• Presenting all Dark Horse’s Conan the Cimmerian comics in a deluxe, oversized hardcover!

The Complete Angel Catbird TP

Margaret Atwood (W), Johnnie Christmas (A/Cover), and Tamra Bonvillain (C)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 320 pages
$24.99
TP, 6” x 9”

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Handmaid’s Tale, comes the complete collection of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel.

A genetic engineer caught in the middle of a chemical accident all of a sudden finds himself with superhuman abilities. With these new powers he takes on the identity of Angel Catbird and gets caught in the middle of a war between animal/human hybrids. What follows is a humorous, action-driven, educational, and pulp- inspired superhero adventure—with a lot of cat puns. Collects Angel Catbird volumes 1-3.

“An eccentric and entertaining combination of a superhero comic . . . and an appeal to consider the impact of cats on the environment.”—Publishers Weekly

Conspiracy of Ravens HC

Leah Moore (W), John Reppion (W), and Sally Jane Thompson (A)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 136 pages
$14.99
HC, 6” x 9”

Teen schoolgirl Anne unexpectedly inherits a mysterious locket and a crumbing English mansion estate from her long-lost aunt. She unearths the family secret that she’s part of a magical legacy that gives her fantastic abilities, and she isn’t the only girl whose family is involved. But not all the girls are so willing to use their new powers for good . . .

• For fans of Harry Potter, Savvy, Ella Enchanted, and The Phantom Tollbooth.

Disney Frozen: Breaking Boundaries #1

Joe Caramagna (W), Kawaii Creative Studio (A/cover), and Eduardo Francisco (Variant cover)

On sale Aug 1
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Elsa and Anna are ready to get to the bottom of things when the peace of their beloved kingdom is disrupted: a wild animal is loose in the village, there is destruction in the forest, and tension is brewing in a nearby kingdom. Luckily this queen and princess will have the help of Olaf, Kristoff . . . and a mysterious, adventurous young woman!

• Disney’s Frozen comes to Dark Horse in its first multi-issue comics tale!

• Kawaii Creative Studio from the Frozen film graphic novel adaptation will create the art for this series!

Disney • Pixar The Incredibles 2 #2: Crisis in Mid-Life! & Other Stories

Christos Gage (W), Landry Walker (W), Gurihiru (P/I/C/cover), J Bone (P/I/variant cover), Andrea Greppi (P), Roberta Zanotta (C), Dan Jackson (C/Variant cover), and Angela Capolupo (C)

On sale Aug 15
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Bob and the kids have begun Superhero training—to make this generation of the Incredibles family the most incredible ever! Helen’s reservations about the intensity of the training are realized when Dash and Violet’s rookie mistakes lead Bob to redouble their training . . . Meanwhile, Bob’s continued bedtime story turns into something the kids can never unhear—it began as a mushy date night with Elastigirl! Then in an adventure all his own, Jack-Jack drops a cookie and receives unexpected assistance from an army of ants!

Disney Princess: Jasmine’s New Pet HC

Nidhi Chanani (W/A/Cover)

On sale Oct 10
FC, 48 pages
$7.99
HC, 5 1/2″ x 7”

Princess Jasmine loves Rajah, her new tiger cub. But living in the palace has rules, and Rajah finds them difficult to follow! He ruins pillows with his claws, knocks over plants, chases the palace peacock, and wakes Jasmine in the middle of the night with his yowling. If Jasmine can’t teach Rajah to behave better, her father the Sultan will send Rajah away to live with someone else! Will they learn how to follow the rules together . . . in time?

• Tie-in to the Disney classic Aladdin for younger readers!

Doctor Star & The Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows TP

Jeff Lemire (W), Max Fiumara (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C)

On sale Oct 17
FC, 128 pages
$17.99
TP, 7” x 10”

An aged crime fighter desperately wants to reconnect with his estranged son, who he hoped would one day take the mantle of Doctor Star. Over the course of the story we learn his World War II-era origin, how he got his powers, his exciting astral adventures, the formation of some of Black Hammer’s greatest heroes, and more in this heartbreaking superhero tale about fathers and sons.

Collects the first four issues of Doctor Star from New York Times bestselling and Eisner-winning creator Jeff Lemire!

Dragon Age Library Edition Volume 2 HC

Greg Rucka (W), Nunzio DeFilippis (W), Christina Weir (W), Carmen Carnero (A), Fernando Heinz Furukawa (A), Terry Pallot (I), and Sachin Teng (Cover)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 232 pages
$39.99
HC, 9” x 12”

Tessa and Marius are mercenary partners who eliminate those using magic to hurt others. When they’re taken captive during an Inquisition mission, it’s up to an unwitting agent to rescue them: elven squire Vaea. A talented thief, Vaea takes on an easy job . . . but when she changes the terms of the deal mid-heist, she is entangled in this dangerous recovery mission that is surely above her pay grade.

Featuring work by Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, Carmen Carnero, and Fernando Heinz Furukawa, this oversized hardcover edition collects Dragon Age: Magekiller #1–#5 and Dragon Age: Knight Errant #1–#5 and features creator commentary and behind-the-scenes material!

The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear Volume 5 HC

Bill Gaines (W), Al Feldstein (W/A), Otto Binder (W), Carl Wessler (W), Graham Ingels (A/Cover), George Evans (A), Jack Kamen (A), Jack Davis (A), and Reed Crandall (A)

On sale Oct 10
HC, 168 pages
$49.99
HC, 8” x 11”

his fifth and final volume of the EC Comics horror classic The Haunt of Fear collects a scary assortment of unforgettable frights! Featuring work from the legendary talents of Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, Graham Ingels, George Evans, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, and Reed Crandall, this volume collects The Haunt of Fear #25–#28!

ADAM WARREN! CARLA SPEED McNEIL!

Empowered & Sistah Spooky’s High School Hell TP

Adam Warren (W), Carla Speed McNeil (A/Cover), and Jenn Manley Lee (C)

On sale Oct 31
FC, 144 pages
$19.99
TP, 7” x 10”

Hell is for heroines! Empowered and “frenemy” Sistah Spooky are trapped in high-school hell, with Spooky’s blonde ex-classmates plotting ritual murder to claim her magic for themselves! Beset by giant biology-class frogs, deadly emoji, and a monstrous junk-food elemental, Emp and Spooky fight for their lives against straight-fire blonde ambition! Collects the six-issue miniseries.

• First Empowered series in standard comics format.

• Artist Carla Speed McNeil is the acclaimed creator of Finder and artist of No Mercy, Queen and Country, and many more.

Matt Kindt! David Rubín!

Ether: The Copper Golems #4 (of 5)

Matt Kindt (W), David Rubín (A/Cover), and Mike Allred (Variant cover)

On sale Aug 15
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

From New York Times bestselling Mind MGMT creator Matt Kindt and Black Hammer’s David Rubín comes this fantasy adventure about a science-minded hero intent on keeping the balance between Earth and a magic world!

Coming off the heels of a mummy packed cliffhanger, Boone Dias and co. battle their way through an enormous Copper Golem. With the last portal nearly in their grasp, the team has to get past a reality-warping goblin who is more than he seems!

The Flutter Collection TP

Jennie Wood (W), Jeff McComsey (A/Cover), and Chris Goodwin (C)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 352 pages
$24.99
TP, 7” x 10”

The entire Flutter saga in a single volume for the first time!

Fifteen year-old Lily shape-shifts into a boy to get the girl. Chaos ensues from pretending to be someone she’s not. While coming to terms with who she really is and what she’s done, Lily learns that life as a boy is just as difficult.

• The Advocate called Flutter “one of the best LGBT graphic novels of 2013. ”

Game of Thrones Buttons Counter Display: Series 2

On sale Aug 1
14 designs total, 200 buttons per display box
$200.00

Dark Horse is proud to release a new line up of Game of Thrones 1” buttons, presented in a full color, elegantly designed, counter display box. The new line up of buttons includes fan favorite characters, sigils and imagery. 14 designs total, 200 buttons per display box.

 

 

Game of Thrones Puzzle: Iron Throne

On sale Sept 11
1, 000 piece deluxe puzzle
$19.99

The most iconic imagery from HBO’s Game of Thrones is the indomitable Iron Throne. The Iron Throne is pictured here on a deluxe 1,000 piece puzzle. Once completed, the puzzle measures 20” x 27” and is printed in a high quality matte finish. The puzzle pieces are secured inside a bag and packaged in a full color box.

 

 

Gantz G Volume 2 TP

Hiroya Oku (W), Tomohito Ohsaki (W), and Keita Iizuka (A/Cover)

On sale Oct 10
b&w, 198 pages
$13.99
TP, 5 1/8 x 7 1/4″

After their disastrous first mission, the surviving Gantz teammates are determined to train hard to ensure gaining enough game points to resurrect the shy Naiki. But the teen team members are sorely tempted to use the powerful Gantz suits for their own purposes—and desires for revenge!

• Gantz has sold over fifteen million copies in Japan!

• Popular anime series and live-action feature.

Halo: Collateral Damage #3 (of 3)

Alex Irvine (W), Dave Crosland (A), Leonard O’Grady (C), and Zak Hartong (Cover)

On sale Aug 1
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Trapped by a cave-in and surrounded by the Covenant, Blue Team must work together with Insurrectionist rebels to fight off the alien invaders. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Spartans must do whatever it takes to complete their mission and keep a Forerunner artifact out of Covenant hands.

• Based on the popular Halo video game series!

• Story focuses on the iconic Master Chief!

Harrow County Library Edition Volume 1 HC

Cullen Bunn (W) and Tyler Crook (A/Cover)

On sale Oct 24
FC, 288 pages
$39.99
HC, 8” x 12”

The first chapter of the highly acclaimed, Eisner nominated horror fantasy tale in deluxe, oversized hardcover format.

Emmy always knew that the woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts and monsters. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is connected to these creatures—and to the land itself—in a way she never imagined.

Collects the first two volumes of Harrow County in a deluxe, hardcover, and oversized format with a new cover, sketchbook material, essays, “Tales from Harrow County” bonus stories by guest creators, and more!

“A rare thing—both wonderfully charming and genuinely disturbing.”—Mike Mignola (Hellboy)

Harrow County Volume 8: Done Come Back TP

Cullen Bunn (W) and Tyler Crook (A/Cover)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 136 pages
$17.99
TP, 7” x 10”

This final arc of the hit supernatural fantasy series pits two powerful witches against each other in an all out magic war!

An old enemy of Harrow County has returned with more power than ever and intent on consuming Emmy and her powers in this terrifying final chapter! Collects issues #29–#32 from the Eisner-nominated series!

• Recently optioned for TV by the SyFy Channel.

“Harrow County has become a gold standard for horror comics.”—Horror Talk

Hellboy: The Wild Hunt (Second Edition) TP

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Duncan Fegredo (A), and Dave Stewart (C)

On sale Oct 10
FC, 192 pages
$14.99
TP, 7” x 10”

Serving as the inspiration for the new feature film, Hellboy is called to England to take part in an ancient ritual of hunting giants, but quickly faces a much more dangerous enemy: Nimue, the Queen of Blood, who has risen with plans to create a monstrous army.

Lauded as “one of the greatest sagas of the modern comic book industry” (IGN), Hellboy’s story has spanned 20+ years and led to multiple spin-off titles, prose books, and films.

• The story that inspired the upcoming Hellboy movie!

Incognegro: Renaissance HC

Mat Johnson (W) and Warren Pleece (A/Cover)

On sale Oct 3
b&w, 128 pages
$19.99
HC, 7” x 10”

When a black writer is found dead at a scandalous interracial party in 1920s New York, Harlem’s cub reporter Zane Pinchback is the only one determined to solve the murder. Zane must go “Incognegro” for the first time, using his light appearance to pass as a white man to find the true killer, in this prequel miniseries to the critically acclaimed Vertigo graphic novel, now available in a special new 10th Anniversary Edition.
A page-turning thriller of racial divide, Incognegro: Renaissance explores segregation, secrets, and self-image as our race-bending protagonist penetrates a world where he feels stranger than ever before. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

From the creator of One-Punch Man!

Mob Psycho 100 Volume 1 TP

One (W/A/Cover)

On sale Oct 24
b&w, 200 pages
$11.99
TP, 5 1/8″ x 7 1/4″

From the creator of One-Punch Man! Do you or someone you know need an exorcist who works cheap? Reigen’s your guy! What’s his secret to busting ghosts while keeping prices low? Well, first, he’s a fraud, and second, he pays the guy who’s got the real psychic power—his student assistant Shigeo—less than minimum wage. Shigeo is an awkward but kind boy whose urge to help others and get along with them is bound up with the mental safety locks he’s placed on his own emotions. Reigen knows he needs to exploit Shigeo to stay in business, yet for better or worse he’s also his mentor and counselor. And he also knows whenever the normally repressed kid’s emotions reach level 100, it may unleash more psychic energy than either of them can handle!

• The subtitled anime is available on Crunchyroll.

• The dubbed anime is available on Funimation.

• The live-action TV series is on Netflix Original.

Modern Fantasy #3 (of 4)

Rafer Roberts (W) and Kristen Gudsnuk (A/Cover)

On sale Aug 29
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The journey to reclaim the magical amulet continues! After recruiting her coworker, Sage and the team begin to train as they track down the cult in possession of the artifact. A prophecy they discover foretells the amulets power to summon a giant fire demon on the equinox . . . Just a few days away!

• From the creator of Henchgirl!

• Rafer Roberts (A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong) makes his Dark Horse debut!

Moebius Library: Inside Moebius Part 3 HC

Moebius (W/A/Cover)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 248 pages
$39.99
HC, 8 3/8” x 10 7/8′‘

In this third and most surreal volume of Inside Moebius, Jean “Moebius” Giraud exists in a magical desert locale within his subconscious. He not only meets and talks with several of his own creations—but he encounters versions of himself from multiple decades and argues with them about art and creativity. Collects Inside Moebius chapters 5 and 6

• The final volume in Moebius’s unique, self-reflective Inside Moebius book series.

“Drawn in a sketchier, looser style than his typical work, Inside Moebius is a fascinating, frank semi-retrospective of the works of this late artist. If you ARE a fan of his work, pick up this Volume…”—Fanboy Factor

Plants vs. Zombies Boxed Set 4 HC

Paul Tobin (W), Ron Chan (A/Cover), Jacob Chabot (A), Jamie Coe (A), Kevin Burkhalter (A), Christianne Goudreau (A), and Matthew J. Rainwater (C)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 264 pages
$29.97
HC, 6” x 9”

Collecting three Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels into one deluxe boxed set, perfect for any PvZ fan! The set also features an exclusive, double-sided poster and a brand new piece of never-before-seen art by fan-favorite artist Ron Chan on the back of the slipcase for you to display with your collection! Spring an assortment of traps with Zomboss in Lawn of Doom, join the zombies and run away to the circus in The Greatest Show Unearthed, and finally, dive in and discover the mysteries underneath Neighborville’s local aquatic retreat in Rumble at Lake Gumbo! This is a collection you won’t want to miss!

• The hit video game franchise continues its comic-book invasion!

Plants vs. Zombies: War and Peas HC

Paul Tobin (W), Brian Churilla (A), Matthew J. Rainwater (C), and Ron Chan (Cover)

On sale Oct 10
FC, 88 pages
$9.99
HC, 6” x 9”

When Dr. Zomboss and Crazy Dave find themselves members of the same book club, a literary war is inevitable! The position of leader of the book club opens up and Zomboss and Crazy Dave compete for the top spot as Nate, Patrice, and their intrepid plants take on the zombies in a scholarly scuffle for the ages!

• A New York Times best selling series!

• Featuring new PvZ artist, Brian Churilla!

Predator: Hunters II #1

Chris Warner (W), Agustin Padilla (A/Cover A), Neeraj Menon (A), and Andy Brase (Cover B)

On sale Aug 8
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

From the islands of the South Pacific to the mountains of Afghanistan, the Hunters go wherever the Predators appear—even if it’s in a warzone and into conflict with a mysterious government group hunting the same prey!

Despite the casualties suffered during their fist mission, the Predator Hunters are on the prowl again!

• New Predator movie coming soon!

“A true testament to the savagery of the Predator franchise, this series just doesn’t quit…”—Infinite Earths

The Quantum Age: From the World of Black Hammer #2

Jeff Lemire (W), Wilfredo Torres (A/Cover), Dave Stewart (C), and Andrew MacLean (Variant cover)

On sale Aug 1
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

A rogue Martian joins forces with the down-and-out heroes of the Quantum League only to find themselves on the run from powerful, oppressive militia forces. Shocking events come to light from both the Martian’s past and the Leaguers ties to the heroes of Black Hammer farm.

• Based on Jeff Lemire’s Eisner Award–winning Black Hammer!

The Seeds #1

Ann Nocenti (W) and David Aja (A/cover)

On sale Aug 1
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

In a world much like our own, people are smashing their phones and moving to the lawless tech-free Zone B.

A few cantankerous aliens have come to collect the last dregs of humanity’s essence for the celestial embryo bank. One of them falls in love.
Astra is an idealistic journalist who stumbles into the story of a lifetime, only to realize that if she reports it, she’ll destroy the last hope of a dying world. How far will she go to get her story?

A new four-issue series, by award-winning artist David Aja (Hawkeye, Immortal Iron Fist) and filmmakerk pppp journalist Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, Catwoman).

• For mature readers.

She Could Fly #2

Christopher Cantwell (W), Martin Morazzo (A/Cover), and Miroslav Mrva (C)

On sale Aug 8
FC, 32 pages
$4.99
Miniseries

She could fly, but then she blew up. Luna mourns the loss, unable to let go, while Bill Meigs returns to Chicago to secretly investigate the Flying Woman’s identity. Meanwhile, Eon-Def Industrial moves to put a cap on dangerous technology in hopes of avoiding federal prying eyes. And the Brewsters discover that Kido may not be as at peace as she claims.

• Written by Christopher Cantwell, co-creator/showrunner of AMC’s critically acclaimed Halt and Catch Fire.

• Illustrated by Martín Morazzo (Ice Cream Man, Nighthawk, Elektra).

• 32 pages of story!

Official StarCraft comics!

StarCraft: Scavengers #2

Jody Houser (W), Gabriel Guzmán (A/Cover), and Michael Atiyeh (C)

On sale Aug 29
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Terran space scavengers find several shocking surprises on the derelict protoss ship they’re hoping to pillage. Will Caleb, a newcomer to this group, discover their leader’s secret mission? Writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic, Faith) and artist Gabriel Guzmán (Mass Effect: Discovery, Star Wars) join forces for a new series that expands the universe of Blizzard’s hit game.

• Produced by Dark Horse Comics in close collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment.

• Writer Jody Houser takes readers on a sci-fi-horror thrill ride in space!

Stephen McCranie’s Space Boy Volume 2 TP

Stephen McCranie (W/A/Cover)

On sale Oct 31
FC, 220 pages
$10.99
TP, 5 3/4″ x 8 1/4″

To Amy, everyone has a flavor. Jemmah, her best friend from the colony, is the flavor of pineapple and jalapeño. Cassie, from Earth, is like red pepper.

After being forced to leave her space-colony home when her dad was fired, Amy starts to adapt to a new life on Earth. High school seems difficult at first, but a close group of friends begin to make the transition easy for Amy, and she finds herself falling down a rabbit hole in her relationship with the mysterious, flavorless Oliver.

• Currently serialized on Webtoons.com with over 50,000 unique readers (19,000 from the US alone)

• From the creator of Mal and Chad (published by Penguin Young Readers and carried in the scholastic Book Fair)

Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia HC

Nintendo (W)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 256 pages
$39.99
HC, 8 1/2” x 12
The Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games and spans more than 30 years of the franchises history—from the original Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 3D World. Track the evolution of the Goomba, witness the introduction of Yoshi, and relive your favorite levels. This tome also contains an interview with producer Takashi Tezuka, tips to help you find every coin, star, sun, and mushroom–even explanations of glitches! With information on enemies, items, obstacles, and worlds from over thirty years of Mario, Super Mario Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for everything Super Mario

Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia Ltd. Ed. HC

Nintendo (W)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 256 pages
$79.99
Ltd. Ed. HC, 8 1/2” x 12

The Super Mario Encyclopedia is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games and spans more than 30 years of the franchises history—from the original Super Mario Bros to Super Mario 3D World. Track the evolution of the Goomba, witness the introduction of Yoshi, and relive your favorite levels. This tome also contains an interview with producer Takashi Tezuka, tips to help you find every coin, star, sun, and mushroom–even explanations of glitches! With information on enemies, items, obstacles, and worlds from over thirty years of Mario, Super Mario Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for everything Super Mario!
This deluxe limited edition comes with an embossed slipcase specially designed to look like the iconic Super Mario Question Mark Block! Inside, you’ll find one of four covers—Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Super Star, or 1-Up Mushroom—each accentuated with shimmering holofoil! The book also includes a ribbon bookmark, printed with the original vine design from Super Mario Bros., and a sky-and-cloud design printed along the pages’ edge.
• Buyers will receive one of four covers, chosen randomly (Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Super Star, or 1-Up Mushroom), each in the “Question Mark Block” slipcase.
• Specific cover image cannot be requested or guaranteed.
• Each cover variant is printed in equal quantities.

Brian Wood! Mack Chater!

Sword Daughter #3

Brian Wood (W), Mack Chater (A/Variant cover), José Villarubia (C), and Greg Smallwood (Cover)

On sale Aug 1
FC, 32 pages
$4.99
Ongoing

For ten years Dag slept, hiding from the horror that ripped his family apart. At the rocky outpost of Raven’s Fate, he comes face to face with the first of the Forty Swords, and the extent of his failure as a father.

• Brian Wood and Mack Chater team up again!

• A premiere format: 28 story pages, deluxe cover.

Sword Daughter Volume 1 HC
Brian Wood (W), Mack Chater, José Villarubia (C), and Greg Smallwood (Cover)
On sale Oct 13
FC, 96 pages
$19.99
HC, 7” x 10”

One thousand years ago, a murderous clan known as the Forty Swords burned a village to the ground, leaving just two people alive: a shattered father and his teenage daughter. Setting off on a revenge quest that will span the width of Viking Age Europe, they find the key to repairing their damaged relationship lies in the swords they carry.

Terminator: Sector War #1 (of 4)

Brian Wood (W), Jeff Stokely (A), Robert Sammelin (Cover), and Grzegorz Domaradzki (Variant cover)

On sale Aug 15
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Two Terminators went back in time to 1984, one to kill Sarah Conner, and another targeting NYPD Officer Lucy Castro, a rookie cop assigned to one of the worst sections of the city.  Isolated and unable to call for backup, Castro faces off against the relentless T800, relying on unlikely allies to see her through to dawn.

• Brian Wood delves into the world of Terminator.

Tomb Raider: Inferno #3 (of 4)

Jackson Lanzing (W), Collin Kelly (W), Phillip Sevy (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Hannah Templer (Cover)

On sale Aug 8
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The lines of reality are blurred and Lara is lost in a mind-altered state caused by the most improbable of circumstances. Lara is forced to face her own memories—however painful they may be—and relive all of her worst experiences. However, Lara ultimately comes to a realization that may just be her salvation . . . or possibly her demise, and must make an imperative choice, once and for all.

• The penultimate chapter!

Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia—The Felled TP

Richard Ashley Hamilton (W), Timothy Green II (P/Cover), Omar Lozano (A), Joe Silver (I/Cover), Wes Dzioba (C/Cover), and Edgar Delgado (C)

On sale Oct 3
FC, 72 pages
$10.99
TP, 6” x 9”

The title of Trollhunter weighs heavy the shoulders of Jim Lake, Jr.—as does his new title of “boyfriend”—and it has lead him to a crisis of identity. To help, the Trolls review the misadventures of six previous Trollhunters, at times when they, too, were questioning themselves. Through their stories Jim discovers how they used their different attributes to be the best they could be . . . And how he can try to do the same.

• From Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation’s Emmy® Award–winning Netflix series, comes a graphic novel with another quest for teenage Trollhunter, Jim Lake, Jr.!

Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #5 (of 7)

Stan Sakai (W/A/Cover)

On sale Aug 15
b&w, 28 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Usagi and Inspector Ishida resort to enlisting the help of Nezumi the thief in order to locate Oda, who is in hiding after the assassination attempt. Meanwhile, the mysterious foreign box falls into the possession of government agents. However, after an illuminating meeting, Usagi and Ishida find themselves suddenly hot on the trail of a secret that could topple the Shogunate.

• Legendary comics creator Stan Sakai’s ongoing, original masterpiece!

The Witcher Library Edition HC

Paul Tobin (W), Joe Querio (A), Piotr Kowalski (A), Max Bertolini (A), Carlos Badilla (C), Brad Simpson (C), Dave Stewart (C), and Mike Mignola (Cover)

On sale Oct 24
FC, 440 pages
$49.99
HC, 9” x 12”

Featuring story art by Joe Querio, Piotr Kowalski, and Max Bertolini, with a bonus sketchbook section and additional art by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Dan Panosian (Slots), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Duncan Fegredo (MPH), Simon Bisley (Lobo), and a cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy).

Collects issues #1–#5 of the Witcher comic series House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and the Killing Monsters one-shot—and features annotations from the creators of the comics, as well as a sketchbook section.

“Tobin has the world and characters down pat now, this is an authentic Witcher story through and through.”—Bloody Disgusting

The Witcher 3 – Wild Hunt Puzzle: Ciri and the Wolves

On sale Aug 1
1, 000 piece deluxe puzzle
$19.99

When Ciri fights the wolves, there is no question of who will win. This beautiful and striking artwork is now interactive, in the form of a 1,000 piece deluxe puzzle. Once completed, the puzzle measures 20” by 27”, printed in a matte finish. The pieces are secured in a bag, inside a full color box.

 

 

Witchfinder: The Gates of Heaven #4 (of 5)

Mike Mignola (W), Chris Roberson (W), D’Israeli (A/Cover), and Michelle Madsen (C)

On sale Aug 15
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

A terrible loss draws the Witchfinder ever deeper into the hunt for the source of the supernatural terror gripping London. Recruiting new allies to his cause, Grey’s search brings him to the very doorstep of those responsible, but is he in time to stop their horrific scheme from engulfing the entire city in darkness?

GARTH ENNIS!

World of Tanks: Citadel #4 (of 5)

Garth Ennis (W), P. J. Holden (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Isaac Hannaford (Cover)

On sale Aug 8
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Kraft and Stadler resort to desperate measures to return to the safety of their own lines, but may end up outsmarting themselves. Meanwhile, Piotr and Ginger prepare for the climax of the terrible Battle of Kursk—as a massed Russian armored offensive smashes full-tilt into the unsuspecting Germans.

• World of Tanks has a global audience of 110 million players!

Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander #5 (of 5)

Frank Miller (W/A/Cover) and Alex Sinclair (C)

On sale Aug 1
FC, 48 pages
$4.99
Miniseries

The Persian Empire is vast beyond imagining. It seems destined to last a thousand years . . . But a whirlwind comes from the west: the greatest warlord the world will ever know. Alexander!

• Deluxe collector format!

• 40+ pages of story!

Celebrate 50 years in the career of Amano!

Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography—Beyond the Fantasy HC & Ltd. Ed. HC

Florent Gorges (W) and Yoshitaka Amano (A/Cover)

On sale Oct 10
FC, 328 pages
$49.99
HC, 11” x 10”

On sale Oct 10
FC, 424 pages
$149.99
HC, 11” x 10”

A beautiful celebration of the life and imagery of Japan’s master of fantasy and science fiction art! This landscape-style hardback contains nearly 400 illustrations and photos from the incredible career of Final Fantasy designer Yoshitaka Amano—a journey that began with his first job at 15, working on Speed Racer!

The limited edition is the ultimate tribute to fantasy and science fiction artist Yoshitaka Amano includes a slipcase containing the 328-page hardback Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography—Beyond the Fantasy, Amano’s 96-page Paris Sketchbook, a region-free Blu-ray with almost 3 hours of discussion, commentary, and live drawing, 2 mini-lithographs, and a signed card! Limited to 500 copies for the direct market.

• Author Florent Gorges is one of France’s leading videogame historians.

• Amano contributed rare archival images, photos, and artwork to book.

via Dark Horse Comics