WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
DARK HORSE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ALIENS #3
Aliens #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by John Arcudi, with art by Zach Howard and a cover by Raymond Swanland.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Untold trillions of miles from Earth, the planet Chione holds limitless treasures, ancient mysteries . . . and horrors beyond imagination. In the presence of the greatest archaeological discovery in human history, biologist David Sereda's journey of discovery becomes a desperate rescue mission as he plunges alone into a vast, maze-like necropolis to save the life of a woman trapped amidst an infestation of deadly xenomorphs. But when Sereda comes face to face with the madmen who murdered his crew -- and buried him alive -- he begins to doubt his quest as he realizes that for any hope of success in the midst of monsters, Sereda may need to make a deal with devils."
Aliens #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: RAPTURE #4
Rapture #4 will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Michael Avon Oeming and Taki Soma, with art by Oeming and covers by Oeming and Eric Powell.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"In the midst of a postapocalyptic world, a lone avenging champion named Evelyn Town struggles as she watches civilization collapse around her. Evelyn's lover, Gil, is nowhere to be found and she has failed to save her mother from the cannibals who terrorize the remaining survivors. Evelyn is taken aback by all that has challenged her since accepting the power given to her by the mysterious being known as Word. Will Evelyn's newfound power help to reunite her with Gil? And can Gil survive the hellish world, ruled by a twisted child champion, in which he now finds himself living?"
Rapture #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: STAR WARS: LEGACY #40
Star Wars: Legacy #40 will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by John Ostrander, with art by Jan Duursema and a cover by Dan Scott.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"'Tatooine,' part 4. On Tatooine, Cade Skywalker has promised to think about what he's becoming, and the choices he's made -- but he didn't say when . And before he'll have time to think, Cade has to get himself and his crew out of reach of the Empire and Black Sun! It's not true that you can't go home. You can, but getting away again is the hard part!"
Star Wars: Legacy #40 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: USAGI YOJIMBO #123
Usagi Yojimbo #123 will arrive in stores on Sept. 23 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Stan Sakai, with art and cover by Sakai.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"'The Death of Lord Hikiji'! Before wandering the country as a masterless samurai, Usagi served Lord Mifune. But Mifune was killed in battle against the forces of the Dark Lord, Hikiji, leaving Usagi a ronin. Years later, Usagi meets some old comrades from his days as Mifune's retainer. The bereaved warriors have long been trying to avenge their lord by killing Hikiji, but over the years their numbers have dwindled. Now they have the perfect opportunity, and Usagi is pivotal to their plans."
Usagi Yojimbo #123 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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