WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009
DARK HORSE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ALIENS #2
Aliens #2 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by John Arcudi, with art by Zach Howard and Mark Irwin and a cover by Howard.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"A strange, abandoned city of impossible scale lies ready to give up its secrets, but at what cost? Jealously guarded by a half-mad group of planetary prospectors, the labyrinthine necropolis may be a treasure trove of incomparable wealth, or a funeral complex with no exit, as an archaeological team from Earth discovers too late. But these off-planet interlopers soon become the least of the prospectors' worries, as their priceless possession offers up a monstrous surprise of murderous beasts from the darkest abyssal nightmare . . . and the prospectors only hope may lie in the unmarked graves of those they themselves betrayed."
Aliens #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.
|
|
|
FIRST LOOK: CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #12
Conan the Cimmerian #12 will arrive in stores on July 22 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:
"Natohk's horde of desert warriors advances on Conan's band of mercenaries and the remnants of the once-proud Khorajan army -- and the Battle of Shamla Pass begins! Earning the trust and admiration of his fellow soldiers, Conan impresses everyone with his natural leadership skills and tactical instincts -- but that hard-earned respect may be for naught if those defending Princess Yasmela and Khoraja are massacred by Natohk's monstrous forces. From his vantage point on a plateau, Conan looks down on his opponent, as a sea of approaching swords fills the valley. Things go from bad to worse when Natohk unveils some supernatural, deadly, and horrifying surprises. Conan's first command may be his last!"
Conan the Cimmerian #12 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
|
|
|
FIRST LOOK: DETHKLOK VS. THE GOON
Dethklok vs. The Goon will arrive in stores on July 22 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Eric Powell and Brandon Small, with art by Powell and covers by Powell and Jon Schnepp.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"From Eric Powell and the creators of Adult Swim's Metalocalypse. Since 2006, Metalocalypse has been bringing its special brand of dark comedy to the masses through the American/Scandinavian death-metal band Dethklok. And, since 1999, The Goon has contributed the best in bucktoothed zombie brawls to the world of comics. Now, the twain shall meet . . "
Dethklok vs. The Goon will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.
|
|
|
FIRST LOOK: EMILY THE STRANGE: THE 13TH HOUR #1
Emily the Strange: The 13th Hour #1 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Rob Reger, with art by Buzz Parker.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"We all know Emily the Strange is the world's weirdest thirteen-year-old, but do you have any idea how that came to be? Would you believe that Emily wasn't always the curious and confident stranger we know today? After three years and a slew of great short-story explorations of Emily's eclectic life, creator/writer Rob Reger and artist Buzz Parker are back with the first full-length Emily comic-book series! For any girl, a thirteenth birthday is a big deal , and that's doubly-even triply!-true for Emily. Emily doesn't know it yet, but a surprise gift from a long-lost aunt is more than just a family heirloom -- it also holds the key to unlocking the mystery of her lineage and the secrets of her fate! Unfortunately, a strange creature called El Viego knows what Emily doesn't, and he has no intention of letting Emily keep her mysterious heirloom!"
Emily the Strange: The 13th Hour #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.
|
|
|
Copyright © 2009, The Comics Continuum