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Dark Horse Comics
Tomb Raider #1
Gail Simone (W), Nicolás Daniel Selma (P), Juan Gedeon (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Dan Dos Santos (Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.50 Ongoing
Superstar writer Gail Simone picks up Lara Croft’s story where the smash hit Tomb Raider game left off—in a new ongoing comics series! Following the game acclaimed for its bold and sophisticated new vision, this series launches Lara Croft on the formative adventures that will change her life forever!
Mass Effect: Foundation #1 for $1
Mac Walters (W), Omar Francia (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover)
On sale Feb 5
FC, 32 pages$1.00 One-shot
Explore the vibrant, engaging world of BioWare’s blockbuster science fiction epic—for just $1! Mass Effect: Foundation starts with a bang, introducing readers to an enigmatic agent and revealing the story of her time spent on the violent mining colony of Themis!
Mass Effect: Foundation #8
Mac Walters (W), Tony Parker (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Ongoing
Disgraced after the failure of her most recent mission, Cerberus agent Rasa receives a chance at redemption from the Illusive Man. But is it absolution she will find at the hands of the assassin Thane Krios—or damnation?
Halo: Escalation #3
Chris Schlerf (W), Sergio Ariño (P), Juan Castro (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Anthony Palumbo (Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Ongoing
Commander Palmer confronts the traitor who has betrayed her team, as the Covenant closes in on their position. With time running out, Lasky is forced to make a costly sacrifice to save the peace delegation from the impending attack.
Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle #3 (of 12)
J. Michael Straczynski (W), Pete Woods (A/Cover), and Matt Wilson (C)
On sale Feb 5
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
John Connor and his army of human resistance fighters have finally brought the battle to the machines, but a desperate chase is unfolding in the past that could render their valiant efforts futile!
Terminator: Enemy of My Enemy #1 (of 6)
Dan Jolley (W), Jamal Igle (P/Cover/Variant cover), and Ray Snyder (I)
On sale Feb 19
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
In 1984, Kyle Reese protected Sarah Connor from a cyborg that would stop at nothing to terminate her. In 1985, Skynet targets a scientist whose discoveries threaten its future, but this time there is no resistance fighter sent back to face it! With only enemies around her, what chance does Elise Fong stand against the perfect killing machine?
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind #2 (of 6)
Zack Whedon (W), Georges Jeanty (P/Variant cover), Karl Story (I), Laura Martin (C), Dan Dos Santos (Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.50 Miniseries
Forced out of hiding, Serenity’s crew gets separated, and it becomes clear that everyone looking for the outlaws is on the verge of finding them. River offers to uncover the secrets that are hidden within her in the hope that the crew might have something to bargain with.
The Atomic Legion HC
Mike Richardson (W) and Bruce Zick (A/Cover)
On sale April 30
FC, 224 pages $29.99
HC, 7 1/2” x 11 1/2”
In a hidden fortress near the North Pole, the greatest heroes of a past age live secluded from the world that rejected them. But when their benefactor — a mysterious scientist known only as “The Professor” — is kidnapped, it’s up to a young boy to rally the robots, monsters, and superheroes in the fortress to come to the rescue as the Atomic Legion!
Vandroid #1 (of 5)
Tommy Lee Edwards (W/Cover), Noah Smith (W), Dan McDaid (A), and Melissa Edwards (C)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
When Palm Springs Entertainment studios burned to the ground in 1984, the most definitive motion picture of a generation was lost before its time. Thirty years later, the extraordinary talents of Tommy Lee Edwards, Noah Smith, and Dan McDaid unite to resurrect this lost epic.
Star Wars #14
Brian Wood (W), Facundo Percio (P), Dan Parsons (I), Gabe Eltaeb (C), and Sean Cooke (Cover)
On sale Feb 12
FC, 32 pages$2.99 Ongoing
Ben Kenobi haunts Darth Vader’s dreams, even as the name Skywalker occupies his waking thoughts. The Rebel victory over his former flagship has exposed spies and incompetence within the Empire, and Vader has decided an off-the-record mission of vengeance is needed to clear his head—and restore his reputation!
Star Wars Volume 2: From the Ruins of Alderaan TP
Brian Wood (W), Carlos D’Anda (A), Ryan Kelly (P), Dan Parsons (I), Gabe Eltaeb (C), and Hugh Fleming (Cover)
On sale Apr 16
FC, 144 pages $19.99
TP, 7” x 10”
The Rebels’ covert ops go on the offensive as Princess Leia sends two of her top pilots—Wedge Antilles and Luke Skywalker—to be “captured” by the Empire! Meanwhile, Leia takes off on her own to locate a safe haven. But Darth Vader is on the alert! Collects issues #7–#12 of the ongoing series.
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Star Wars Volume 1: In the Shadow of Yavin TP
MAY130061$19.99
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The Star Wars #5
Jonathan Rinzler (W), Mike Mayhew (A), Rain Beredo (C), and Nick Runge (Cover)
On sale Feb 5
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Ongoing
Remember the scene in Star Wars where the Sith Knight traps General Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Annikin Starkiller, and the alien Han Solo—and they have to fight their way free and steal an Imperial starship? No? That’s because this is The Star Wars—based on George Lucas’s original rough-draft screenplay! Experience a Star Wars that never was!
Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows #3 (of 5)
Tim Siedell (W), Gabriel Guzman (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Felipe Massafera (Cover)
On sale Feb 19
FC, 32 pages$3.50 Miniseries
Stormtrooper Hock is exactly where he wants to be—under the command of the greatest warrior in the galaxy, Darth Vader! When a mission to assimilate some remnant Separatists becomes a military disaster, Hock has an opportunity to be something more than a soldier in the ranks to Darth Vader . . . if he’s willing to take a life-risking chance!
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi—Force War #4 (of 5)
John Ostrander (W), Jan Duursema (P), Dan Parsons (I), Wes Dzioba (C), and David Michael Beck (Cover)
On sale Feb 19
FC, 32 pages$3.50 Miniseries
Xesh and his Rakatan master are leading their ravening army to the temple of Anil Kesh and the chasm below — hoping to find a gateway to the galaxy at the bottom! But Je’daii Shae Koda dogs Xesh’s steps, hoping to bring her lover back to the light side of the Force!
Star Wars: Legacy #12
Corinna Bechko (W), Gabriel Hardman (W/A), Jordan Boyd (C), and Agustin Alessio (Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$2.99 Ongoing
A meeting with an old friend lands Ania Solo in handcuffs! Now that she’s a wanted criminal, even her pals Sauk and Imperial Knight Jao are wary of her. Held captive by one bounty hunter and pursued by another, Ania is one blaster shot away from a life sentence—or death!
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APR108112$15.99
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 7—Storms
AUG090052$17.95
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 8—Tatooine
NOV090075$17.99
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 9—Monster
MAR100077$17.99
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 11—War
SEP110025$19.99
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Star Wars: Dark Times Volume 7: A Spark Remains TP
Randy Stradley (W), Douglas Wheatley (A), Dan Jackson (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover)
On sale Apr 23
FC, 120 pages $19.99
TP, 7” x 10”
Together with their old friend Dass Jennir and a new Jedi acquaintance, the crew of the Uhumele is plotting to take down the Galactic Emperor’s second in command, Darth Vader! For this foolproof plan, they’ll be offering something the Dark Lord won’t be able to resist: Jedi. Collects Star Wars: Dark Times—A Spark Remains #1–#5.
Star Wars Omnibus: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 3 TP
John Jackson Miller (W), Ron Chan (P), Brian Ching (P), Bong Dazo (P), Andrea Mutti (P), Dean Zachary (P), Pierluigi Baldassini (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Dan Scott (Cover)
On sale Apr 30
FC, 416 pages $24.99
TP, 6” x 9”
Free from the false charges against him, former Padawan Zayne Carrick discovers that one of his allies, Jarael, has been running from her past. Soon Zayne is caught in a web of sport dueling, slavery, an evil twin, an ancient society, and finally, the frontline of the Mandalorian Wars. Collects Knights of the Old Republic #38–#50 and Knights of the Old Republic—War #1–5 (part of volume 7 and volumes 8–10).
Fear Agent Volume 1: Re-Ignition TP (SECOnd Edition)
Rick Remender (W) and Tony Moore (A)
On sale Apr 2
FC, 112 pages $9.99
TP, 7” x 10”
When down-and-out alien exterminator Heath Huston stumbles upon an extraterrestrial legion of amoebas preparing to annihilate Earth, he's forced to choose between the bottle and resuming his role as a peacekeeper, as the last Fear Agent. Collecting Fear Agent #1-#4.
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JUN080060$12.95
End League Volume 2: Weathered Statues
FEB100018$16.99
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APR090025$17.99
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Catalyst Comix #8 (of 9)
Joe Casey (W), Ulises Farinas (A), Paul Maybury (A), Dan McDaid (A), Brad Simpson (C), and Paul Pope (Cover)
On sale Feb 5
FC, 32 pages$2.99 Miniseries
Things come to a head in the penultimate issue of the comics event of the year! The Agents of Change buck authority, but are they ready for the consequences? Frank Wells faces his demons! And Amazing Grace engages an alien menace in a cosmic battle royal!
Captain Midnight #8
Joshua Williamson (W), Fernando Dagnino (A), Ego (C), and Felipe Massafera (Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$2.99 Ongoing
On a mission to catch up with his future, Captain Midnight reunites with his long-lost love to learn how his hardware has made it into so many enemy hands. Revealing her own hunt for the Nazi Fury Shark, Cap’s old sweetheart turns his world upside down when she discloses the fate of his best friend!
Skyman #2 (of 4)
Joshua Hale Fialkov (W), Manuel Garcia (P), Bit (I), and Freddie Williams II and Dan Scott (Cover)
On sale Feb 19
FC, 32 pages$2.99 Miniseries
Still trying to overcome his fear of flying after a plane crash that nearly killed him, Sgt. Eric Reid doesn’t have time for PTSD as the new Skyman! The superhero’s life isn’t made any easier by the confrontations with his handler and the shocking number of bugs plaguing his suit. And matters are made even worse as he discovers someone’s trying to sabotage the suit and smear his good name!
Ghost Omnibus Volume 5 TP
Mike Kennedy (W), Chris Warner (W), Ryan Benjamin (A), Chris Brunner (A), Digital Broome (C), Heroic Age (C), and Jason Pearson (Cover)
On sale Apr 9
FC, 296 pages $24.99
TP, 6” x 9”
Human souls are evicted from their bodies by malign entities who seek to murder the spirits and seal the possessions. Ghost’s sister, Margo, is a victim, and the dark powers of Silhouette that slept within her are unleashed by her invader. Can Ghost stop the slaughter and save Margo’s soul? Collects Ghost (second series) #12-#22, “Silhouette: Haunted Past” from DHP Annual 2000, and a story from Dark Horse Extra.
Brain Boy Volume 1: Psy vs. Psy TP
Fred Van Lente (W), Freddie Williams II (P), R. B. Silva (P), Rob Lean (I), Ego (C), and Ariel Olivetti (Cover)
On sale Apr 16
FC, 112 pages $14.99
TP, 7” x 10”
Ambushed while protecting an important statesman, Matt Price, a.k.a. Brain Boy, finds himself wrapped up in political intrigue that could derail a key United Nations conference and that sets the psychic spy on a collision course with a man whose mental powers rival his own! Collects Brain Boy #0–#3.
The Occultist #5 (of 5)
Tim Seeley (W), Mike Norton (A), Allen Passalaqua (C), and Steve Morris (Cover)
On sale Feb 5
FC, 32 pages$3.50 Miniseries
The final showdown! The Occultist faces off against the evil wizard who wants to steal our hero’s power! In the midst of a bloody confrontation, learn the secrets of the villain’s ruthless past, as well as the true purpose of the Occultist!
X #10
Duane Swierczynski (W), Eric Nguyen (A/Cover), and Michelle Madsen (C)
On sale Feb 12
FC, 32 pages$2.99 Ongoing
Carmine Tango, the ruthless supercriminal obsessed with astrology, has returned to Arcadia! When his army stages a citywide blackout and begins looting the city, X takes to the streets . . . but as Leigh soon discovers, X and Tango have a history—this fight is personal!
X Volume 2: The Dogs of War TP
Duane Swierczynski (W), Eric Nguyen (A/Cover), Tony Parker (A), and Michelle Madsen (C)
On sale Apr 30
FC, 96 pages$14.99
TP, 7” x 10”
When X attacks the notoriously corrupt narcotics squad known as “The Dogs of War,” the manipulative Lt. Setter fights back by pitting him against the last few honest cops in Arcadia . . . and X’s battle escalates into a war for the soul of the city! Collects issues #5–#8 of the series.
Bloodhound: Crowbar Medicine #5 (of 5)
Dan Jolley (W), Leonard Kirk (A/Cover), Robin Riggs (I), and Moose Baumann (C)
On sale Feb 12
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
Crowbar Medicine reaches its gut-wrenching climax! Cut off from backup, Clev, Saffron, and uneasy ally Terminus confront the scientist behind the ability-granting Power Chip. Still shaken by personal tragedy, and going up against a trio of Power Chip users at Dr. Morgenstern’s side, Clev is about to take on the most vicious fight of his life!
The Black Beetle: Necrologue #4 (of 5)
Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
As Black Beetle races to stop the deadly Mudman before he savagely murders another innocent victim, the black-cloaked detective begins to wonder . . . are all the victims really innocent? The intrigue of Black Beetle’s most brutal case increases . . . and so does the body count! Can Colt City survive this onslaught?!
Buzzkill TP
Donny Cates (W), Mark Reznicek (W), Geoff Shaw (A/Cover), and Lauren Affe (C)
On sale Apr 2
FC, 104 pages $14.99
TP, 7” x 10”
Ruben is not your average alcoholic; he’s an unstoppable superhero who derives his powers from imbibing massive amounts of alcohol. After all the disasters his addiction has caused, he’s ready to get clean. When he joins a twelve-step recovery program, the city’s supervillains couldn’t be happier! Collects issues #1–#4 of the series.
Furious #2 (of 5)
Bryan J. L. Glass (W) and Victor Santos (A/Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
The media can’t get enough of the high-flying supercelebrity known as Furious! But the authorities are convinced she’s a danger and a menace—they’ve had more than enough of the privileged vigilante! Stuck in the crosshairs of her past, Furious must balance her desire for justice with her quest for redemption.
Juice Squeezers #2 (of 4)
David Lapham (W/A/Cover) and Lee Loughridge (C)
On sale Feb 5
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
When inquisitive Billy Farnsburger stumbles upon a group of his classmates digging around a series of intricate tunnels, it threatens to expose the covert Juice Squeezers before their secret mission can be accomplished. Oh, and don’t forget the dog-sized bugs Billy keeps seeing! This new town is definitely weird!
The Victories #9
Michael Avon Oeming (W/A/Cover) and Nick Filardi (C)
On sale Feb 5
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Ongoing
Following clues left behind by the world’s most powerful superhero, Faustus is on a mission to stop the covert organization terrorizing the world. But when Lady Dragon gets in the way, the Victories suffer another loss . . . for the “greater good.”
Dark Horse Presents #33
Christopher Sebela (W), Jamie S. Rich (W), Darrin Grimwood (W), Brendan McCarthy (W/A), Dean Motter (W/A), Mike Baron (W), Michael T. Gilbert (W/A), Phil Stanford (W), Fred Van Lente (W), Rich Johnston (W), Chad Lambert (W), Brian Churilla (A), Brent Schoonover (A), Steve Rude (A), Patric Reynolds (A), Reilly Brown (A), Simon Rohrmüller (A), Christine Larsen (A), and Michael Schlicting (Cover)
On sale Feb 19
FC, 80 pages$7.99 Ongoing
Christopher Sebela (Captain Marvel, Ghost) crafts a horror tale from World War II—there’s blood in the water in Cruel Biology! And two misters return to the pages of DHP, as Dean Motter delivers a new noir tale starring Mister X and Michael T. Gilbert’s Mr. Monster faces off against a telepathic threat bent on world domination! Plus, new installments of Nexus, Fred Van Lente’s Saint George, Kill Me, and more!
Pariah #1 (of 8)
Aron Warner (W), Philip Gelatt (W), and Brett Weldele (A/Cover)
On sale Feb 26
FC, 32 pages$3.99 Miniseries
Trapped in space, the genetically engineered geniuses known as “vitros” must band together and create a plan to get back to Earth before their failing satellite turns into a deathtrap!
Trekker: The Train to Avalon Bay TP
Ron Randall (W/A/Cover), Karl Kesel (A), and Jeremy Colwell (C)