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Dark Horse Comics
The Goon: Once upon a Hard Time #1 (of 4)
Eric Powell (W/A/Cover/Variant cover)
On sale Feb 4
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Miniseries
After the tragic events of Occasion of Revenge, the witch coven believes that control of the unnamed town will soon be in their grasp and the Goon’s tragic soul will contribute to the curse that increases their power. But has their plot destroyed the Goon or created a monster too savage for them to withstand?
Once upon a Hard Time is a climactic miniseries that has major consequences for the Goon and his supporting cast. If you’re a Goon fan, you can’t miss this.
Rat God #1 (of 5)
Richard Corben (W/A/Cover) and Beth Corben Reed (C)
On sale Feb 4
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Miniseries
Terrible things stalk the forests outside Arkham in this chilling original tale from comics master Richard Corben! An arrogant city slicker on a quest to uncover the background of a young woman from the backwoods finds horrors beyond imagining, combining Lovecraftian mutations with Native American legends.
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1952 #3 (of 5)
Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Alex Maleev (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C)
On sale Feb 4
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Miniseries
Hellboy’s first mission takes an ugly turn when one of his team members turns against him. Will Hellboy be able to survive the assault from within the BPRD and the onslaught of terrors hiding in the ancient fortress above?
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #128
Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), James Harren (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Laurence Campbell (Cover)
On sale Feb 18
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Ongoing
The BPRD’s attempts to kill the monster terrorizing a snowy mountainside have failed. While the team tries desperately to escape, one man stands against the monster . . . the mysterious Agent Howards. Will this warrior from the past be able to kill the beast or be crushed in its path?
Abe Sapien #20
Mike Mignola (W), Scott Allie (W), Max Fiumara (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C)
On sale Feb 11
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Ongoing
Witchfinder Volume 3: The Mysteries of Unland TP
Kim Newman (W), Maura McHugh (W), Tyler Crook (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Mike Mignola (Cover)
On sale Apr 15
FC, 144 pages$19.99
TP, 7" x 10"
Sir Edward Grey is sent to Hallam to investigate the death of a Crown-appointed official, but once he is there he hears rumors of the mysterious Unland—the wetlands around the town—and the creatures that inhabit it. Grey’s skepticism vanishes when he encounters the monsters of Unland, and he realizes that Hallam is a place of secrets. Collects Witchfinder: The Mysteries of Unland #1–#5.
Angel & Faith Season 10 #11
Victor Gischler (W), Will Conrad (P), Michelle Madsen (C), Scott Fischer (Cover), and Mike Norton and Mark Englert (Variant cover)
On sale Feb 4
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Ongoing
Faith Lehane returns to London! Long missing from the scene in Magic Town, the Slayer is back and ready for action—which is going to come as a surprise to her old evil-fighting teammate, Angel . . .
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 #12
Christos Gage (W), Nicholas Brendon (W), Megan Levens (A), Dan Jackson (C), Steve Morris (Cover), and Rebekah Isaacs (Variant cover)
On sale Feb 18
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Ongoing
Buffy and her crew are on the cusp of some monumental relationship stuff, but entanglements are waylaid when they’re forced to fight a new evil and the flesh homunculi he creates . . .
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 Volume 2: I Wish TP
Christos Gage (W), Nicholas Brendon (W), Rebekah Isaacs (A), Richard Corben (A), Karl Moline (P), Cliff Richards (P), Andy Owens (I), Dan Jackson (C), Beth Corben Reed (C), and Steve Morris (Cover)
On sale Apr 8
FC, 136 pages$18.99
TP, 7" x 10"
Buffy and her crew get their fight on against the new vampires and take a trip to Sunnydale, where Andrew is up to his good/bad/old tricks again. And everyone is tempted by what the new rules of magic can do for them . . . just like the Big Bads who have come knocking on Buffy’s door! Collects Buffy Season 10 #6–#10.
Girlfiend TP
Arnold and Jacob Pander (W/A/Cover)
On sale Apr 1
FC, 280 pages$19.99
TP, 7" x 10"
The Pander brothers are back and bloodthirsty with Girlfiend — their new vampire crime thriller! This meaty graphic novel finds the brothers doing what they do best: Taking comics to the edge. Sink your teeth into this pulp-infused thriller, as a human and his vampire girlfriend must hunt the criminal underworld to keep their love alive!
The Strain: The Night Eternal #6
David Lapham (W), Mike Huddleston (A), Dan Jackson (C), and E. M. Gist (Cover)
On sale Feb 18
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Ongoing
With their backs against the wall, outnumbered and outmatched in the vampire blood farm known as Camp Liberty, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his rebels could use some divine intervention. Thankfully, the sky is falling!
The Strain Book 2: The Fall HC
David Lapham (W), Mike Huddleston (A), Dan Jackson (C), and E. M. Gist (Cover)
On sale Apr 22
FC, 272 pages$29.99
HC, 7 1/4" x 10 7/8”
A vast conspiracy prevents the truth about the vampire epidemic from coming to light. A small force is humanity’s only chance: an alcoholic, a doctor, a pawnbroker, an exterminator, and a criminal. Can they prevent the Master from covering the world in darkness? This collection includes issues #1–#9 of the acclaimed series and a short story featured in Dark Horse Presents that follows the travails of an aged luchador, the Silver Angel, written and illustrated by Lapham.
Colder: The Bad Seed #5
Paul Tobin (W) and Juan Ferreyra (A/Cover)
On sale Feb 25
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Ongoing
Reece is trapped in the hungry world, Swivel’s torture of Declan reaches a devastating climax, and a familiar face makes a terrifying reappearance!
Lady Killer #2 (of 5)
Joëlle Jones (W/A/Cover) and Jamie S. Rich (W)
On sale Feb 4
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Miniseries
Josie’s life grows more complicated than ever. Between the demands of her family life (including her disapproving mother-in-law), the challenges of performing as a ruthless assassin, and being underestimated by the men she works for, how can she do it all—and make it look so good?
Grindhouse: Drive In, Bleed Out #4 (of 8)
Alex de Campi (W), and Afua Richardson (A/Cover)
On sale Feb 11
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Miniseries
Grindhouse is back in blaxploitation! On orders from the Bureau of Organized Terrorism Intervention (B.O.O.T.I.), superfly superspy Lady Danger came to make trouble in a CIA-backed Chinese general turned drug lord’s neighborhood. Now it’s his turn to make trouble in hers—with lots of guns and ninjas! And bimbos, also!
Sundowners #7
Tim Seeley (W), Jim Terry (A), Sean Dove (C), and Juan Ferreyra (Cover)
On sale Feb 25
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Ongoing
While the members of the Sundowners Support Group are on the run from the Chicago police, a stopover in Detroit uncovers the Motor City’s supervillain underbelly! Meet Mr. Christmas and his little helpers — he knows when you’re sleeping, and he’s not too happy that the Sundowners are coming to town . . .
Criminal Macabre: The Third Child TP
Steve Niles (W), Christopher Mitten (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Justin Erickson (Cover)
On sale Apr 22
FC, 112 pages$17.99
TP, 7" x 10"
Cal McDonald’s changed . . . and maybe not for the better. Locked away and numbing himself with booze and aspirin, the undead Cal feels the evil consuming him. Will he be able to withstand its pull or will he become the monster war’s greatest weapon of destruction? Collects Criminal Macabre: The Third Child #1–#4.
Creepy #19
Richard P. Clark (W/A), Ivan Cohen (W), Dan Braun (W),
Peter Bagge (W/A), Attila Futaki (A), and Sanjulián (Cover)
On sale Feb 18
b&w, 36 pages$3.99 / Ongoing
Ring in spring with more thrills and chills than you can shake a baseball bat at! Featuring pugnacious paintings from Richard P. Clark (House of Gold & Bones) and brutal ball games from Ivan Cohen (Beware the Batman) and Attila Futaki (Severed), plus hilarious tales of the Creepy family from Peter Bagge and Dan Braun!
EI8HT #1 (of 5)
Rafael Albuquerque (W/A/Cover) and Mike Johnson (W)
On sale Feb 18
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Miniseries
Welcome to the Meld, an inhospitable dimension in time where Joshua, a chrononaut, finds himself trapped. With no memory or feedback from the team of scientists that sent him, he can’t count on anything but his heart and a stranger’s voice to guide him to his destiny.
Prometheus: Fire and Stone TP
Paul Tobin (W), Juan Ferreyra (A), and David Palumbo (Cover)
On sale Apr 8
FC, 104 pages$14.99
TP, 7" x 10"
When the Prometheus never returned from its fateful journey to LV-223, the questions surrounding the origins of man went unanswered. Now a new team of explorers seeks to uncover the dark mystery that holds not only the fate of the original mission, but possibly their own damnation. Collects the four-issue miniseries.
Prometheus: Fire and Stone—Omega
Kelly Sue DeConnick (W), Agustin Alessio (A), and Dave Palumbo (Cover)
On sale Feb 11
FC, 48 pages$4.99 / One-shot
Angela and her fellow survivors are stranded on LV-223, but their mission is not over yet. The answer to their quest could be hidden deep underground, but the strangest nightmare of all stands in their way.
The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe HC
Tim Seeley (W), Steve Seeley (W), and various artists
On sale Apr 15
FC, 304 pages$39.99
HC, 9" x 12"
In 1982, the world was introduced to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. What followed was a cultural sensation that changed the landscape of children’s entertainment forever! Join Mattel and Dark Horse in this comprehensive retrospective chronicling He-Man’s decades-long, epic journey from toy, to television, to film, to a true pop culture phenomenon!
• Includes rarely seen images of concept sketches, prototypes, restored art from master illustrator Earl Norem, and more from Mattel’s archives!
• Features interviews with Dolph Lundgren, Paul Dini, Erika Scheimer, and many more!
Conan Red Sonja #2 (of 4)
Gail Simone (W), Jim Zub (W), Dan Panosian (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C)
On sale Feb 11
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Miniseries
Conan and Red Sonja unite to stop a sorcerer-priest from creating a new age in Hyborian warfare! Exposed to a deadly toxin, barbarian and she-devil race against time to save themselves!
Conan the Avenger #11
Fred Van Lente (W), Brian Ching (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Steve Ellis (Cover)
On sale Feb 25
FC, 32 pages$3.50 / Ongoing
An old ally becomes a new enemy, and an evil sorcerer stands in Conan’s way! Can Conan acquire the legendary treasure he’s risked everything to find and live to tell the tale?
Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 2 HC
BioWare (W/A)
On sale Apr 29
FC, 224 pages$39.99
HC, 9" x 12"
BioWare’s newest game, Dragon Age: Inquisition, will expand the universe of their epic series in profound ways. This comprehensive book of lore features exclusive art and information, exploring every corner of this dark fantasy masterpiece!
Newcomers will appreciate how this volume covers everything they need to know about the world and characters of these smash-hit games! Dedicated fans will revel in the abundance of never-before-revealed secrets in this perfect companion to Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 1! From heroes and villains to songs and food, and everything in between, this book puts the breadth and depth of this inimitable fantasy at your fingertips.
Also Available
Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 1
DEC120055$39.99
Dragon Age Volume 1: The Silent Grove
MAR120019$14.99
Dragon Age Volume 2: Those Who Speak
SEP120057$14.99
Dragon Age Volume 3: Until We Sleep
APR130073$14.99
Dragon Age Library Edition Volume 1
FEB140045$39.99
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The Art of the Uncharted Trilogy HC
Naughty Dog (W/A)
On sale Apr 15
FC, 184 pages$39.99
HC, 9" x 12"
Join Dark Horse Books and Naughty Dog on a breathtaking, comprehensive exploration into the Uncharted saga! This epic volume offers a detailed look at the art of one of the most exciting game series of this generation, with insightful commentary from the games’ creators! Own a piece of Uncharted history!
Also Available
THE Art of Naughty Dog HC
JUN140055$39.99
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Halo: Escalation #15
Duffy Boudreau (W), Sergio Ariño (P), Juan Castro (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Jean-Sébastien Rossbach (Cover)
On sale Feb 25
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Ongoing
On a treacherous planet, the UNSC Infinity battles the bloodthirsty Covenant for control of the Janus Key—and the Forerunner empire’s secrets . . . The action-packed sequel to Halo 4’s Spartan Ops continues! Story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot), art by Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel)!
Halo: Escalation Volume 2 TP
Brian Reed (W), Duffy Boudreau (W), Sergio Ariño (P), Ricardo Sánchez (P), Juan Castro (I), Rob Lean (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Sparth (Cover)
On sale Apr 8
FC, 152 pages$19.99
TP, 7" x 10"
The fall of New Phoenix, Master Chief’s return to action, and a dark plot by the Office of Naval Intelligence—all in this volume collecting Halo: Escalation issues #7–#12 by Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man), Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre), Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel), Ricardo Sánchez (Green Arrow), and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).
Tomb Raider #13
Rhianna Pratchett (W), Derlis Santacruz (P), Andy Owens (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Brenoch Adams (Cover)
On sale Feb 25
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Ongoing
Rhianna Pratchett, writer of the 2013 Tomb Raider video game, begins a new arc!
Lara’s quiet life working at the British Museum is shattered as she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game with her friend’s life at stake—a friend who was thought to be already dead!
ElfQuest: The Final Quest Volume 1 TP
Wendy Pini (W/A/Cover), Richard Pini (W), and Sonny Strait (C)
On sale Apr 1
FC, 192 pages$17.99
TP, 7" x 10"
The dream that Chief Cutter and his Wolfriders fought and died for, the Palace of the High Ones, may be the very thing destroying them. The skills that helped them survive the harsh world are fading, and there is a growing threat from a tyrant obsessed with exterminating all elves—creating a disastrous brew that must surely boil over. Collects ElfQuest: The Final Quest #1–#6 and The Final Quest Special.
Mister X: Razed #1 (of 4)
Dean Motter (W/A) and Ty Templeton (Cover)
On sale Feb 25
FC, 32 pages$3.99 / Miniseries
Visionary creator Dean Motter returns with a new masterpiece of retrofuturism! Radiant City is a metropolis as mysterious as its alleged creator—Mister X. What should’ve improved the city left it cursed. Now, Mister X must watch over the City of Dreams turned City of Nightmares, keeping vigil during a holiday season that’s anything but jolly.
Captain Midnight #20
Joshua Williamson (W), Michael Broussard (A/Cover), and Javier Mena (C)
On sale Feb 25
FC, 32 pages$2.99 / Ongoing
Captain Midnight’s on the hunt for the greatest threat this world has ever known. The Archon is out there, but who is he, and what does he want? Midnight will have to rely on the ever-dangerous and unlikeliest of allies, Helios, to get the information he needs. But that knowledge lies deep within the heart of Project Black Sky’s most secret compound.
Ghost #12
Chris Sebela (W), Harvey Tolibao (P), Keith Champagne (I), Dan Jackson (C), and Emanuela Lupacchino and Wes Dzioba (Cover)
On sale Feb 4
FC, 32 pages$2.99 / Ongoing
Reeling from the loss of a dear friend, Ghost delves further into Chicago’s labyrinthine underworld in a search that leads from back alleys to the corridors of power! She may unearth a conspiracy, but can she find it in herself to bury the past?
X #22
Duane Swierczynski (W), Eric Nguyen (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Rafael Albuquerque (Cover)
On sale Feb 11
FC, 32 pages$2.99 / Ongoing
The Archon returns to Arcadia to settle an old score with an enigmatic masked man called the Mark, and X is caught in the middle! But what can one man do to subdue two seemingly unstoppable titans whose skin can stop bullets?
X Volume 5: Flesh and Blood TP
Duane Swierczynski (W), Eric Nguyen (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Freddie Williams II and Jeremy Colwell (Cover)
On sale Apr 22
FC, 104 pages$14.99
TP, 7" x 10"
When Leigh learns an old friend has fallen victim to the Skin Traders—surgically modified thugs who skin their abductees—she knows that only X can face their demented plastic-surgeon leader! Swords meet scalpels in a hospital showdown! Collects issues #17–#20.
Dark Horse Presents #7
Mike Mignola (W), Fred Van Lente (W), Alex de Campi (W), Damon Gentry (W), Ed Brisson (W), Matt Kindt (W/A), Brendan McCarthy (W/A), Mark Evanier (W), Gustavo Duarte (W/A), Gillian Flynn (W), Dave Gibbons (A), Fábio Moon (A), Miguel Sepulveda (A), Jerry Ordway (A), Aaron Conley (A), Michael Walsh (A), Sergio Aragonés (A), Gabriel Bá (Cover), and Eric Powell (Variant cover)