DARK HORSE FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #4

Last Train to Deadsville: A Cal McDonald Mystery #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Steve Niles, with art and cover by Kelley Jones.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the book:

"Steve Niles has done it again‹crafted a white-knuckled horror adventure that's as funny as it is frightening, and as smart as it is spooky. This month Niles--along with his artist accomplice Kelley Jones--puts a wrap on Last Train to Deadsville, the latest hit miniseries of his Cal McDonald canon. With his ghoul-partner Mo'Lock in trouble, and his journalist girlfriend tagging along to keep her eye on him, Cal's hands are full even before he gets to the point of dealing with an entire Southern California town that just happens to be possessed by the nastiest spirit ever. Demonic possessions, gaping holes that lead to hell, otherworldly monsters--Cal can deal with these. But a girlfriend who wants to know what their future holds? Talk about a nightmare!"

Last Train to Deadsvill: A Cal McDonald Mystery #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #70

Star Wars: Republic #70 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by John Ostrander, with art by Jan Duursema and Dan Parsons and a cover by Duursema and Brad Anderson.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the book:

"'The Dreadnaughts of Rendili,' part 2 of 3. Mutineers have taken hostages and are planning to turn over a fleet of Republic warships to the Separatists. Despite the fact that one of the hostages is his friend, and fellow Jedi Council member Plo Koon, Saesee Tiin believes that destroying the fleet may be the only hope of saving the Republic. But Anakin Skywalker has a plan. The plan calls for daredevil flying, split-second timing, and an untested new weapon--so, of course, Anakin is sure of success. Meanwhile, trapped on a derelict research ship carrying many dangerous species of animals from around the galaxy, Obi-Wan faces his most hated enemy--alone. Featuring a guest appearance by a character well-known to fans of the original Star Wars films. "

Star Wars Republic #70 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPER MANGA BLAST! #46

Super Manga Blast! #46 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by Mohiro Kitoh, Makoto Kobayashi, Kenichi Sonoda, Yuzo Takada, Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the book:

"A salacious Seraphic Feather cover starts this issue's engine, followed by two episodes of this sci-fi saga. Our heroes are still trapped aboard a doomed, cislunar shuttle. Makoto Kobayashi's Eisner-Nominated What's Michael? series turns its playful gaze on a man who has somehow earned the protection of the entire animal kingdom! In Club 9, naïve Haruo is blindsided by a suitor's shocking proposition. Shadow Star revisits the homicidal teens behind the Shadow Dragon conspiracy, offering more clues about Takeo Tsurumaru's twisted schemes. Two episodes of Kenichi Sonoda's Cannon God Exaxxion barrel us down a continuing sci-fi thrill ride, populated by killer robots, manipulative aliens, and one hotheaded, teen savior."

Super Manga Blast! #46 will be 128 black-and-white pages and will cost $5.99.

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FIRST LOOK: USAGI YOJIMBO #79

Usagi Yojimbo #79 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is Stan Sakai.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the book:

"This issue finds Usagi's surly friend, Gen the bounty hunter, tracking down yet another reward. This bounty has attracted the attention of Gen's archrival, Stray Dog, and is on the head of none other than the murderous Inazuma! The two samurai adversaries are in hot pursuit, neither realizing that the swordswoman has been possessed by the Black Soul. Will the new Blade of the Gods turn her demonic vengeance on "Gen and the Dog"? Find out this month in Usagi."

Usagi Yojimbo #79 will be 24 black-and-white pages and will cost $2.99.

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