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ABE SAPIEN #27
Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Scott Allie (W), Alise Gluškova (A/C), and Dave Stewart (C)
Abe’s memories of his life as a man in the nineteenth century come to the surface as secret societies fight over an object that could prove the true origins of the human race!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.50
B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH #136
Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Laurence Campbell (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C)
The Midwest is in trouble! With the BPRD’s largest foe unleashed upon the earth, they struggle to keep the devastation from spreading, but even their strongest weapons are useless!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.50
B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH VOLUME 12: METAMORPHOSIS TP
Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Peter Snejbjerg (A), Julián Totino Tedesco (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Laurence Campbell (Cover)
Johann and his troops take on an easy assignment destroying a monster. But things go bad when the civilians protecting it fight back and the Bureau agents turn against Johann, leading to a traumatic turning point in the ghost agent’s career. This volume collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #130–#134.
TP, FC, 144 pages, 7” x 10” SRP: $19.99
HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1953—THE PHANTOM HAND & THE KELPIE
Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Ben Stenbeck (A), and Dave Stewart (C)
Hellboy’s first experiences with Bruttenholm in England involve the phantom hand of a murderer and a demonic water spirit in stories reminiscent of the early Mignola masterpiece “The Corpse.”
• Hellboy’s first ghost hunt!
“A magnificent introduction to the universe Hellboy occupies.”—Comic Book Resources
“This is a supremely enjoyable comic, and deserves a wide audience.”—Multiversity Comics
“All the makings of another classic Hellboy story.”—IGN
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.50
THE GOON IN THEATRE BIZARRE
Eric Powell (W/A/Cover) and John Dunivant (A/Variant cover)
In this special Halloween one-shot, Goon finds himself trapped in the Theatre Bizarre at the mercy of Zombo the Clown and burlesque queen Roxi Dlite! Theatre Bizarre is a real-life Halloween event held annually in Detroit, the brainchild of artist John Dunivant!
“Smartly written and terrifically drawn.”—Fangoria
“With its beautiful art and stories that blend genuine tragedy, disturbing horror and the physical comedy that comes from having a main character who makes a habit of punching out street-walking mules, Eric Powell’s The Goon is hands down one of my favorite comics on the stands.”—ComicsAlliance
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
THE STEAM MAN #1 (OF 5)
Mark Alan Miller (W), Joe R. Lansdale (W), Piotr Kowalski (A/Cover), and Kelly Fitzpatrick (C)
The Old West, but not as we know it. Giant steam-powered robots are created to take down invading Martians and armies of killer albino apes in an all-out brawl. The Steam Man, a giant metal man operated by a team of monster hunters, seems to have the town protected and the West under control, until a crazed and powerful vampire comes to town to bring forth the apocalypse!
• Cowritten by Joe R. Lansdale (Cold in July) and beautifully illustrated by Piotr Kowalski (Sex).
“A crazy wild-west premise with some beautiful art by Piotr Kowalski that blends multiple genres.”—Bloody Disgusting
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
DEAD VENGEANCE #1 (OF 4)
Bill Morrison (W/P/Cover) and Keith Champagne (I)
It’s 1940, and a phony body on exhibit in a carnival sideshow suddenly springs to life and shambles away. Not so phony after all, he is John Doe, radio commentator and archenemy of Detroit’s notorious Purple Gang! But why did he disappear in 1930, and why did the mayor, the mob, and the cops all want him dead?
• Perfect for fans of The Goon!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
THIS DAMNED BAND #3 (OF 6)
Paul Cornell (W), Tony Parker (A/Cover), and Lovern Kindzierski (C)
Relationships crumbling, groupies gone missing, owing money to drug dealers, meeting the devil himself—you might say the band Motherfather has problems. So what’s the perfect place to record their latest album? A haunted house, of course! More hellish high jinks from Paul Cornell (Wolverine, Action Comics) and Tony Parker (Mass Effect: Foundation)!
“A writer with a wicked sense of humor, a razor sharp ear for dialogue, and plenty of crazy ideas.”—IGN
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
CREEPY COMICS #22
Alex de Campi (W), Damon Gentry (W), Ben Towle (A), Troy Nixey (A), and Glenn Fabry (Cover)
Creepy and Dark Horse know how to make your Halloween hellacious! Party like a pagan with page after page of poetic pictorial panels from Alex de Campi, Damon Gentry, Ben Towle, and Troy Nixey! Ghouls rule!
• Featuring a fearsome fish-out-of-water story from Alex de Campi (Archie vs. Predator)!
“There’s no denying the fun of this particular edition of Creepy.”—Multiversity Comics
b&w, 40 pages SRP: $3.99
DEATH HEAD #4 (OF 6)
Zack Keller (W), Nick Keller (W), Joanna Estep (A), Kelly Fitzpatrick (C), and E. M. Gist (Cover)
The mystery behind ghostly Rosie’s death is revealed, and at the zoo, Justine makes an unnerving discovery about blood. Back in Reyes, Niles attempts to unearth the history of the Plague Doctor, but the sheriff works mercilessly to protect his town’s secret.
Eisner-nominated madness!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
COLDER: TOSS THE BONES #2 (OF 5)
Paul Tobin (W) and Juan Ferreyra (A/Cover)
Ever feel that someone is watching, staring at you as you go about your day, murdering people all around you, feasting on the madness of the unfortunate insane? Ever feel that someone is sitting in your home, unseen, grinning a gap-toothed smile, waiting to feast? You should—you’re not alone.
• Written by Eisner winner Paul Tobin!
• Art by Juan Ferreyra (Constantine: Futures End, Batman Eternal)!
“Visually, this book is leaps and bounds above 99% of the other books on the stands.” —IGN
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
HARROW COUNTY #6
Cullen Bunn (W) and Tyler Crook (A/Cover)
It’s said that everyone has an evil twin—and in Emmy’s case that may be true! But if Kammi is evil, she’s also charming, clever, and sweet, and she could lure Emmy down a dark and dangerous path—one that leads ever closer to fulfilling the legacy of the long-dead witch Hester Beck!
“Harrow County is worth checking out if you’re a horror-comic fan!”—Clive Barker
“One of the most haunting comics to come out in a while.”—IGN
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
HARROW COUNTY VOLUME 1: COUNTLESS HAINTS TP
Cullen Bunn (W) and Tyler Crook (A/Cover)
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. Collecting the first four issues of the southern gothic fairy tale from the creator of smash hit The Sixth Gun, beautifully and hauntingly realized by B.P.R.D.’s Tyler Crook!
• For fans of The Sixth Gun, Rachel Rising, and Locke & Key.
“A masterful creation that lingers in the small moments of terror from our daily lives.”— Bloody Disgusting
“A beautifully illustrated page-turner of a story.”—Bleeding Cool
TP, FC, 7” x 10”, 144 pages SRP: $14.99
THE STRAIN VOLUME 6: THE NIGHT ETERNAL TP
David Lapham (W), Mike Huddleston (A), Dan Jackson (C), and E. M. Gist (Cover)
The rebels’ victory at Camp Liberty has emboldened their efforts against the Master’s vampire army, but a traitor in their ranks leaves an opening for the Master to strike back even harder. The fate of humanity ultimately resides with one man. Will Dr. Ephraim Goodweather finally snap and make a deal to see his son? Or will he use some newfound information to destroy the Master once and for all? Collects The Strain: The Night Eternal #7–#12.
“If you’re enjoying the TV series, then you better get the Strain comic right now.”—Bloody Disgusting
TP, FC, 7” x 10”, 160 pages SRP: $19.99
GRINDHOUSE: DOORS OPEN AT MIDNIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE VOLUME 4—LADY DANGER & NEBULINA TP
Alex de Campi (W), Mulele Jarvis (A), John Lucas (A), Marissa Louise (C), Ryan Hill (C), Afua Richardson (Cover), and Francesco Francavilla (Cover)
If humankind were not meant to get nasty, we wouldn’t have evolved the capacity to make COMICS! Celebrate your proclivity for freaky foulness with another volume in Grindhouse’s sweet, sweet flipbook series, this time chronicling mastermind Alex de Campi’s collaborations with Mulele Jarvis and Marissa Louise on the story of a superfly superspy in Lady Danger, and John Lucas and Ryan Hill on the star-bound sex romp Nebulina! Collects Grindhouse: Drive In, Bleed Out issues #5–#8!
• Includes making-of sections, comic strips, and Coming Attractions pinups!
TP, FC, 7” x 10”, 112 pages SRP: $17.99
JACK THE RIPPER HC
François Debois (W) and Jean-Charles Poupard (A)
Spring 1889. Months have passed since Whitechapel was covered in blood, and while the mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper goes cold, Inspector Frederick Abberline is still a man obsessed. But when a series of killings identical to the Ripper’s occur in Paris, Abberline must risk everything to close history’s most famous murder case once and for all!
• A wonderful companion to Dark Horse’s Sherlock Holmes collection!
HC, FC, 7” x 10”, 104 pages SRP: $17.99
THE EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE VOLUME 1 HC
Bill Gaines (W), Al Feldstein (W/A/Cover), Harry Harrison (W/A), Gardner Fox (W), Harvey Kurtzman (A), Wally Wood (A), Jack Kamen (A), Graham Ingels (A), Marie Severin (C), and Carlos Badilla (C)
Find out what made EC among the most influential comic book lines ever in this complete and newly recolored collection! Collects Weird Science issues #12–#15 and #5–#6, in glorious full color!
• Features celebrated comic artists Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, and Graham Ingels!
HC, FC, 8 3/16” x 11”, 216 pages SRP: $49.99
ANGEL & FAITH SEASON 10 #19
Victor Gischler (W), Will Conrad (A), Michelle Madsen (C), Scott Fischer (Cover), and Mike Norton (Variant cover)
While Faith and Fred are still reeling from their unresolved encounter with Drusilla, Angel returns to Magic Town . . . and brings a Big Bad along with him!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 10 #20
Christos Gage (W), Megan Levens (A), Dan Jackson (C), Steve Morris (Cover), and Rebekah Isaacs (Variant cover)
Called in for a supernatural-crimes case, Buffy and Spike discover an incubus demon is targeting women in San Francisco. Meanwhile, Xander and Giles work on an exorcism that stirs up some questions about Ghost Anya.
• Guest artist Megan Levens (Madame Frankenstein)!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
THE ROOK #1 (OF 4)
Steven Grant (W), Paul Gulacy (A/Cover), and Jesus Aburto (C)
The Rook is back! Bill DuBay’s time-traveling adventure classic returns, penned and illustrated by comics masters Steven Grant (Two Guns) and Paul Gulacy (Jonah Hex)! Restin Dane is ready for action—anyplace, anytime!
• He’s got history in his gun sights!
• The return of the internationally acclaimed Warren Publishing classic!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
BARB WIRE #4
Chris Warner (W), Patrick Olliffe (P), Tom Nguyen (I), Gabe Eltaeb (C), and Adam Hughes (Cover)
Wyvern Stormblüd is on a murderous rampage, and Barb Wire is the focus of the drunken disaster’s fury. Barb’s lost the one weapon capable of dropping the besotted behemoth, and if it can’t be found among the wreckage of a shuttered steel mill, she’ll be laid off for good!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
KING TIGER #3 (OF 4)
Randy Stradley (W), Doug Wheatley (A/Cover), and Rain Beredo (C)
In the ruins of a once-thriving city, King Tiger battles alone against the Dragon and its brood. It’s a fight he must win if he is to confront the most damning secret of his life—a secret made monstrous, all-devouring flesh. If Tiger falls, so does the world!
• Written by Randy Stradley (Star Wars, Aliens vs. Predator).
• Illustrated by Doug Wheatley (Star Wars, Aliens).
• Visit the Dark Horse Youtube channel to see out King Tiger videos!
FC, 32 pages SRP: $3.99
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #15
Carla Speed McNeil (W/A/Cover), Alex de Campi (W), Brendan McCarthy (W/A), Shawn Aldridge (W), Steve Horton (W), David Chelsea (W/A), Jerry Ordway (A), Julius Gopez (A), and Chris Marrinan (A)
Carla Speed McNeil’s Finder returns to Dark Horse Presents with a new serial entitled “Torch.” Shawn Aldridge and Julius Gopez weave a terminal tale of superheroism in Last Act. Steve Horton and Chris Marrinan’s Mike Fortune delivers adventure, and David Chelsea brings us a Snow Angel Halloween!
Plus, new chapters of Alex de Campi and Jerry Ordway’s Semiautomagic and Brendan McCarthy’s Dream Gang!
“By providing creators with a forum for creative expression for almost 30 years, Dark Horse Presents ensures that while the comics anthology may never be as prevalent as it once was, it will always have a place in the medium.”—Kabooooom
FC, 48 pages SRP: $4.99
NEXUS: INTO THE PAST AND OTHER STORIES TP
Mike Baron (W), Steve Rude (A/Cover), and Glenn Whitmore (C)
Nexus is back—and this time the galactic judge, jury, and executioner is stalking history’s most dangerous killer—Clayborn—across time itself! But when justice comes at an enormous personal cost to Nexus himself, can the Merc’s chosen champion still do what’s right? Collects Nexus short stories from Dark Horse Presents #12–#15, #23–#26, and #29–#34.
TP, FC, 7” x 10”, 144 pages SRP: $17.99
ADAM.3 #3 (OF 5)
Scott Kolins (W/A/Cover)
Continuing the best work of his career, Scott Kolins (Flash, Avengers, Solomon Grundy) shows the terrifying cost of evil as Adam battles monsters who were once his closest friends! How many will suffer as S.E.E.D.S. Part 3: Epidemic threatens to destroy all life on the island paradise?