FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
DARK HORSE COMICS FOR DECEMBER
TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FINAL BATTLE #1
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A/CA) Pete Woods (C) Matthew Wilson.
The biggest Terminator story ever! Hopping between the future and the past, this sweeping, twelve-issue epic counts down the end of the Machine War-but not the one fans expect! Everything's at stake, and the fates of Skynet and John Connor will be told!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 4.
STAR WARS DARTH VADER AND THE CRY OF SHADOWS #1
(W) Tim Siedell (A) Gabriel Guzman (CA) Michael Atiyeh, Felipe Massafera.
During the Clone Wars, a single trooper-left for dead during battle-comes to hate the Jedi generals who abandoned him. Years later, he lives on, bitter and angry, until hearing tales of a great warrior. Now, this clone believes he may have found the leader he should have been following all along . . . Darth Vader!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 18.
THE STAR WARS #4
(W) J. W. Rinzler (A) Mike Mayhew (C) Rain Beredo (CA) Nick Runge
General Skywalker and Jedi-in-training Annikin Starkiller have a deadly encounter with mounted Stormtroopers! An encounter with outlaws in a cantina leads to a meeting with smuggler Han Solo! And a Jedi makes the ultimate sacrifice to save one of Princess Leia's younger brothers!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 4.
STAR WARS #12
(W) Brian Wood (A) Carlos D'Anda (C) Gabe Eltaeb (CA) Hugh Fleming
After a battle with the Empire, it is a time of reunions, departures, and reassessments. Han and Chewie return from their mission to Coruscant, Luke deals with love lost, and Leia must accept greater responsibilities within the Rebellion. But first she has an important announcement for the Rebel commanders . . .
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 11.
STAR WARS: DAWN OF THE JEDI -- FORCE WAR #2
(W) John Ostrander (A) Dan Parsons, Jan Duursema (C) Wes Dziboa (CA) David Michael Beck
The Je'daii go on the offensive against the invading Rakatan Empire! Xesh uses his Force Hound training to locate the Rakatan command center, which sparks an ambitious plan: infiltrate the enemy stronghold and kill the supreme commander. But Xesh has not accounted for a traitor in his own ranks!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 18.
STAR WARS: DARK TIMES VOLUME 7 -- A SPARK REMAINS TP
(W) Randy Stradley (A) Doug Wheatley (C) Dan Jackson (CA) Benjamin Carre.
Together with their old friend Dass Jennir and a new Jedi acquaintance, the crew of the Uhumele is plotting to take down the Galactic Emperor's second in command, Darth Vader! For this foolproof plan, they'll be offering something the Dark Lord won't be able to resist: Jedi. Collects Star Wars: Dark Times-A Spark Remains #1-5.
128 pages, $19.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
STAR WARS: LEGACY #10
(W) Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman (A) Brian Thies (C) Rachelle Rosenberg (CA) Agustin Alessio
With a little help from her friends, Ania Solo is leading the Mon Calamari slaves to freedom . . . Don't bother telling her the odds of anyone coming out alive against an enormous force of armed pirates!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
STAR WARS: LEGACY VOLUME 3 HC
(W) John Ostrander, Jan Duursema (A) Jan Duursema Dave Ross (A) Jesus Aburto (C)
Last heir to the legacy of the Skywalkers, Cade Skywalker is ready to turn his back on the galaxy for good. But as the rumored death of Sith Emperor Darth Krayt sets into motion a struggle for power . . . it becomes clear to Cade that he is the true last hope for the galaxy. Collects Star Wars: Legacy Volumes 9-11, and Legacy #37-#40 from Legacy collection Volume 8.
440 pages, $34.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
HALO ESCALATION #1
(W) Chris Schlerf (A) Sergio Arino, Juan Castro (C) Michael Atiyeh (CA) Anthony Palumbo, Kenneth Scott.
The UNSC flagship Infinity is assigned escort duty for a diplomatic mission between the Arbiter and a powerful chieftain of the Brute tribes-but when a rogue Covenant group attacks, it's going to take all the firepower the Spartans have to keep the delegates alive!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 11.
MASS EFFECT FOUNDATION #6
(W) Mac Walters (A) Matthew Clark, Sean Parsons (C) Michael Atiyeh, (CA) Benjamin Carre
Jacob and Miranda's mission takes a deadly turn as the duo find themselves in the gun sights of a vicious batarian warlord! Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters continues the thrilling series set during the events of BioWare's blockbuster science fiction trilogy!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
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MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Mac Walters (A) Tony Parker, Omar Francia (C) Michael Atiyeh (CA) Benjamin Carre.
Introducing Rasa, a mysterious agent working behind the scenes for the Illusive Man and his human-survivalist paramilitary group, Cerberus! First, learn how she began her life as a covert operative-then, follow her investigations and witness formative events in the lives of signature characters Urdnot Wrex, Ashley Williams, and Kaidan Alenko! Collects issues #1-4 of the Foundation series.
96 pages, $16.99, in stores on Feb. 5.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #23
(W) Brian Wood (A) Riccardo Burchielli (C) Dave Stewart (CA) Massimo Carnevale.
On the poisonous banks of the cursed river Zarkheba, the crew of the Tigress is driven to madness by an ancient and unspeakable horror. Now-beyond all hope and reason -- their only chance for salvation may rest along the edge of Conan's blade!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 18.
CONAN AND THE PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE #3
(W) Fred Van Lente (A/CA) Ariel Olivetti.
Desperate soldiers, ruthless mercenaries, vengeance-crazed tribesmen, and evil sorcerers-they're all out for Conan's blood! After the Black Seers of Yimsha seize Queen Yasmina and withdraw to their mountain fortress, will the Cimmerian be able to reclaim the woman that he himself has taken hostage?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 11.
THE CHRONICLES OF KING CONAN VOLUME 7: DAY OF WRATH AND OTHER STORIES TP
(W) Don Kraar (A) Mike Docherty, Judith Hunt, Geof Isherwood, Vince Colletta, Art Nichols, (C) George Roussos (CA) Michael Kaluta.
While Conan's army is defeating the Picts, an enemy alliance assails Conan's crown city. His depleted legions have no chance against these new adversaries, but a pact with his homeland is possible . . . if Conan can defeat the fearsome Cimmerian chieftain in a battle to the death!
208 pages, $19.99, in stores on Feb. 26.
CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT #6
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Eduardo Francisco (C) Stefani Rennee (CA) Freddie Williams II and Dan Scott.
Captain Midnight heads to Washington, DC, to help Agent Jones learn the truth behind the mysterious Project Black Sky. But Jones's investigation into Black Sky is raising red flags with the wrong people, which puts Captain Midnight on a collision course with a deadly assassin who, even with all of Midnight's intelligence and resourcefulness, might be too much for him to handle.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
CATALYST COMIX #6
(W) Joe Casey (A) Paul Maybury, Ulises Farinas, Dan McDaid (C) Brad Simpson (CA) Brendan McCarthy.
The hits come harder and faster, with 28 big pages of modern-age madness! In this earth-shattering issue, Amazing Grace goes galactic, Frank Wells practices transcendental annihilation, and the Agents of Change stick it to reality!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 4.
THE BLACK BEETLE: NECROLOGUE #3
(W/A/CA) Francesco Francavilla.
While recovering from his first nightmarish encounter with Mudman, the Black Beetle finally faces the menace brought to his doorstep by Dr. Stephano Corallo-coiled and ready to strike! Prepare yourself for the nerve-shattering horror issue everyone will be talking about!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
BRAIN BOY #0
(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Freddie Williams II (C) Ego (CA) Ariel Olivetti.
When the United States Secret Service needs to make sure a location is safe for the president, they call Matt Price, a.k.a. Brain Boy, the world's most powerful telepath. Raised by his parents' employer after their deaths, Matt studied and honed his incredible psychic abilities under the tutelage of Albright Industries. Jump back in time to one of Brain Boy's first missions with this #0 issue. He may have a powerful mind, but he's in over his head! Collects the Brain Boy run from Dark Horse Presents!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 11.
BUZZKILL #4
(W) Donny Cates, Mark Reznicek (A/CA) Geoff Shaw (C) Lauren Affe.
Ruben's greatest enemy has awakened from his catatonic state. The last time they clashed, their battle laid the city to waste. Can a newly sober Ruben take on this monster from his past without resorting to the alcohol that's always generated his superpowers? The compelling miniseries comes to a gut-punching conclusion!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
BLOODHOUND CROWBAR MEDICINE #3
(W) Dan Jolley (A) Leonard Kirk, Robin Riggs (CA) Leonard Kirk (C) Bill Moose Baumann
While Clev investigates whether teleporting man in black Terminus is friend or foe, controversy rages over a scientist's promise to grant superpowers to private citizens he deems worthy. And when an attempt at crime fighting by one of the newly empowered goes explosively wrong, of course Clev's caught in the middle!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 11.
GHOST #2
(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick, Christopher Sebela (A) Ryan Sook (CA) Terry Dodson (C) Dave McCaig
An unlikely ally sneaks Ghost into a secret meeting, where a legion of disguised demons gather around Dr. October-until her cover is blown! Meanwhile, the very human serial killer prowling the streets of Chicago takes a personal interest in Sloane and Tommy!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on
OCCULTIST #3
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Mike Norton (C) Allen Passalaqua (CA) Steve Morris
Our hero has turned his back on his monster-fighting responsibilities as the Occultist to be with his new friends, and a new love-but at what price? Bear witness as Robert Bailey breaks the ancient pact between the living and the dead!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 4.
THE VICTORIES #7
(W/A/CA) Michael Avon Oeming (C) Nick Filardi.
The Victories are behind bars, and only DD Mau can break them out. But how can they reach her-and will she be up to the task? Can DD overcome her crippling self-doubt to be the hero she needs to be?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 4.
X #8
(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Eric Nguyem (C) Michelle Madsen (CA) Alex Garner
Ruidoso and his partners have Leigh safely in custody, but Lt. Setter and his Dogs of War will stoop to any low to snatch her away. The struggle within the police force erupts into a full-on firefight when X shows up to enforce his own law-and what he does next will shock you!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 11.
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #31
(W/CA) Mike Mignola, (W) Jamie S. Rich. Matt Kindt), CaitlÌn R. Kiernan, Mike Baron, Steve Horton, Phil Stanford, Fred Van Lente, Bryan J. L. Glass, Chad Lambert, (A) Matt Kindt, Mick McMahon, Brent Schoonover, Steve Lieber, Steve Rude, Ryan Cody, Patric Reynolds, Reilly Brown, Victor Santos and Christine Larsen.
In a direct follow-up to the uberpopular Hellboy in Mexico, Mike Mignola and Mick McMahon tell another tale set south of the border, in which . . . Hellboy gets married! First of two parts!
Gain some insight into the next arc of Matt Kindt's runaway hit MIND MGMT as we meet . . . the Magician! Bryan J. L. Glass and Victor Santos reveal the brutal new heroine of their new creator-owned series, Furious! And Chad Lambert and Christine Larsen give new meaning to the phrase "Kill me!" in the new story of the same name.
Plus, new installments of Integer City, Alabaster, Nexus, Monstrous, City of Roses, and Saint George!
80 pages, $7.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
THE MASSIVE #18
(W) Brian Wood (A) Garry Brown (CA) John Paul Leon (C) Jordie Bellaire
"Longship" concludes with an inland excursion that pits the ex-mercenaries of Ninth Wave against warriors seemingly from another time, culminating in a bloody battle between Captain Israel and a longtime enemy.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 18.
NEVER ENDING #2
(W) Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride (A/CA) Robert Love
Evil genius Archibald Crane's goal has been to kill the seemingly immortal hero Charles "Chuck" Baxter-and now, shockingly, it's Chuck's goal, too! Earth's only superhero makes a devastating deal with the devil, as the past comes into focus and Chuck's losses become too much for him to cope with!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
SHAOLIN COWBOY #3
(W/A/CA) Geof Darrow (C) Dave Stewart.
The saga of the Shaolin Cowboy's war against the walking dead, who have followed him from the Fourth Level of Hell, is running on fumes. Will he, with only his fists and twin chainsaws, be able to reform this congress of the undead before its mindless hunger and overpowering self-interest overrun the world?!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 11.
47 RONIN HC
(W) Mike Richardson (A/CA) Stan Sakai (C) Lovern Kindzierski.
Japan's enduring national legend comes to comics! The tale of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and creators Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai have done justice to their story! Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this collection of the acclaimed miniseries recounts this sweeping saga of honor and violence in all its grandeur. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of Lord Asano, 47 Ronin follows a dedicated group of Asano's vassals on their years-long path of vengeance!
144 pages, $19.99, in stores on Feb. 19.
ALABASTER TP PALE HORSE
(W) Caitlin R. Kiernan (C) Greg Ruth/
An albino girl wanders the sun-scorched back roads of a south Georgia summer, following the bidding of an angel or perhaps only voices in her head, searching out and slaying ancient monsters who have hidden themselves away in the lonely places of the world.
248 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 12.
S.H.O.O.T. FIRST #3
(W) Justin Aclin (A/CA) Nicolas Daniel Selma (C) Marlac
The Secular Humanist Occult Obliteration Taskforce faces off against a forest full of fairies, elves, and magical creatures . . . without their guns! Secrets are revealed, dragons are wrestled, and the stage is set for the shocking final confrontation!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 18.
