DARK HORSE COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: CONAN #1

Conan #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Cary Nord and a cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:

"One of the best-selling comics writers of all time, Kurt Busiek, who revitalized the superhero world with Marvels and Astro City, turns his attention to one of the greatest heroes of all time. Teaming with Cary Nord, whose stunning art redefines sword and sorcery with every panel, Busiek presents Conan's story from day one, in the manner it was meant to be told. Drawing only on the original Robert E. Howard stories, the legend of Conan is brought to vivid life for the modern audience. Decades ahead of its time, Howard's stories can finally get the graphic treatment they deserve in this on going series."

Conan #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: LONE #4

Lone #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Jerome Opena.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:

"Lone's origin is revealed! In the radioactive, zombie-filled, dog-eat-dog future that youngsters Luke and M ark live in, trust is hard to come by...especially trust placed in a gunslinger with shadowy intentions and a hidden purpose. Bent on finding out if Lone, their current protector, is actually human, Mark's actions from last issue nearly got him killed! Now, Lone's only friend, Cletus, sits with the kids to tell them the unsettling bedtime story of when Lone first met GF Enterprises and the sadistic Gunfathers. Lone, on a risky reconnaissance mission outside of Desolation, seeks to unravel certain mysteries that have been on his mind, as the final showdown to free Desolation from Gunfather control and zombie infestation draws near."

Lone #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: USAGI YOJIMBO #73

Usagi Yojimbo #73 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by Stan Sakai.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:

"After a bittersweet victory against the Neko Ninja last issue, wandering ronin Usagi and his young companion, Jotaro, continue their travels to Kitanoji Temple, where they plan to part. When the roving pair encounters a town with an impoverished but principled samurai warrior and his son, they learn firsthand how valuable 'The Pride of the Samurai' really is. Will this experience prompt Usagi to divulge a secret to his ward that would change their relationship forever?"

Usagi Yojimbo #73 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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