SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009
DARK HORSE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #8
Conan the Cimmerian #8 will arrive in stores on Feb. 18 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Timothy Truman, with art by Tomas Giorello and a cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"A new story arc! Conan leaves his trials and regrets behind in Cimmeria and heads into the next phase of his adventurous life -- his mercenary career. Truman adapts Robert E. Howard's powerful 'Black Colossus' short story and sets Conan off on what will be his bloodiest battle yet, when the mercenaries of Amalric clash with the demonic hordes of Natohk! Conan, once a wandering thief, tries his luck as a professional soldier, joining Amalric's forces and facing condescending jabs from the noblemen in his company, who mistakenly think that the Cimmerian is an unskilled simpleton."
Conan the Cimmerian #8 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GIGANTIC #3
Gigantic #3 will arrive in stores on Feb. 18 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Rick Remender, with art by Eric Nguyen.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Invisible alien film crews record your every moment for the entertainment of fat, anesthetized aliens throughout the universe. Gigantic, our would-be savior, fights to liberate us from this secretive voyeurism, but at what price? In order to restore order to their hit show 'Planet Earth,' the Universal Broadcast Network has sent Giganticıs archnemesis, the Iconoclast, to stop him by any means necessary, leading to a world-shattering battle through time and space."
Gigantic #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.
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FIRST LOOK: THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: DALLAS #4
The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #4 will arrive in stores on Feb. 25 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Gerard Way, with art and cover by Gabriel Ba.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Number Five and The Rumor have accepted a terrible mission, and after enduring torture and a brush with nuclear Armageddon, the rest of the surviving Umbrella Academy have to put aside their infighting to try to find their brother and sister, racing through history to do so."
The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 8 #23
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 #23 will arrive in stores on March 4 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Drew Z. Greenberg, with art by Georges Jeanty and covers by Jo Chen and Jeanty.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"It's Buffy -- and Andrew -- on a mission in Italy . . . together! Awkward? Yes!
"Since Harmony's television stunt, the ensuing of general vampire-love from the masses, and the destruction of the Scotland base, operations at Slayer headquarters have been somewhat strained. Rogue Slayers - -Simone and her gang -- have not been helping Slayer-civilian relations with their attacks against the military, bank robbing, and occasional snitching at Hot Topic. Now, Andrew has a lead on how to gain intel on Simone's plans . . . but he has to go to Italy -- now! With Xander and Willow busy holding together their Slayer legions Buffy seems to be the only one with an open schedule to act as Andrew's backup. Hours of travel . . . just Buffy and Andrew . . . Really?"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 #23 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE END LEAGUE #7
The End League #7 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Rick Remender, with art by Eric Canete.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Trapped, tortured, and left for dead, Arachnakid and the Blue Gauntlet must set aside their differences to escape the insanity of the City of Lore. In Germany, Soldier American and Prairie Ghost face off against an army of cloned former allies in hopes of stopping Wolfsangel from creating a Frankenstein's monster capable of wielding the hammer of Thor! Who is the mysterious Mook? What are Divinity's true motives, and will the Greek Gods be humanity's saviors or final executioners?"
The End League #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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