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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2014

DARK HORSE COMICS FOR MAY

#1 FOR $1 DRAGON AGE: THE SILENT GROVE

David Gaider (W), Alexander Freed (W), Chad Hardin (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Anthony Palumbo (Cover)

The perfect introduction to BioWare's dark fantasy universe! In this first issue of the essential, canonical story from David Gaider (lead writer of the games), King Alistair, accompanied only by rogues Isabela and Varric, embarks on a quest deep inside the borders of Antiva--a nation of assassins! Reprinting Dragon Age: The Silent Grove #1-2 The Silent Grove, previously available only on the Dark Horse digital store and in hardbound collection!

32 pages, $1, in stores on May 21.

ABE SAPIEN #12

Mike Mignola (W), Scott Allie (W), Max Fiumara (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Sebastián Fiumara (Cover)

Abe's journey takes a new turn as he meets a twisted couple in this rural horror story of a domestic relationship gone terribly awry.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 14.

ABE SAPIEN VOLUME 4: THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME TP

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Scott Allie (W), Sebastián Fiumara (A), Max Fiumara (A), and Dave Stewart (C)

A mutated Abe Sapien fights carnivorous monsters crawling out of the desert sand, a fortified militia that's walled Phoenix off from the rest of the world, and a vicious zombie swarm, while a mad necromancer rises over the monster-infested ruins of Seattle. Collects issues #6-#7 and #9-#11 of the series.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 9.

ANGEL & FAITH SEASON 10 #2

Victor Gischler (W), Will Conrad (A), Michelle Madsen (C), Scott Fischer (Cover), and Chris Samnee (Variant cover)

As Faith awkwardly settles into her new job at Kennedy's bodyguards-for-hire company, Angel is finding that he knows less than everyone about what is going on in London's magic town. Trying to get to the bottom of a fiendish group of scheming pixies, Angel travels further down a really wrong road . . .

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 7.

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER--THE RIFT PART 2 TP

Gene Luen Yang (W), Michael Dante DiMartino (W), Bryan Konietzko (W), and Gurihiru (A/Cover)

Team Avatar find themselves up to their necks in trouble as mysterious forces threaten to destroy land once sacred to the Airbenders! While Aang journeys to the spirit world in search of clues, Toph faces off against her own past!

80 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 16.

AXE COP: AMERICAN CHOPPERS #1

Malachai Nicolle (W), Ethan Nicolle (A/Cover), and Dirk Erik Schulz (C)

President of the World Axe Cop reunites with Super Axe, an old friend from college, and the two of them decide to start a superteam of axe-wielding heroes to defend America, called the American Choppers. They are joined by Captain Axe, Axe Girl, Axe Woman, Axe Dog, and other axe-wielding heroes. The only problem is that there are no bad guys left, but that all changes when mysterious giant creatures attack the city!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 21.

BAD BLOOD #5

Jonathan Maberry (W) and Tyler Crook (A/Cover)

The big showdown between man and monster takes place in the vampires' lair and the fate of humanity is on the line.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 7.

BLACKOUT #3

Frank J. Barbiere (W), Randy Stradley (W), Colin Lorimer (A/C), Doug Wheatley (A), Wes Dzioba (C), Micah Kaneshiro (Cover)

The search for Scott Travers's missing benefactor has turned up nothing but mystery and even more trouble. And this time he's up against eight-feet-tall, cheetah-fast, bulldozer- strong, plasma-cannon-wielding, made-of-metal trouble. Good thing there are "only" three of them . . . for now!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 29.

B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH #119

Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), James Harren (A), Dave Stewart (C), Rafael Albuquerque (Cover), and Kevin Nowlan (Variant cover)

remaining B.P.R.D. crew through the monster-packed streets of New York back to headquarters for safety, as Liz Sherman goes supernova.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 21.

BRAIN BOY: THE MEN FROM G.E.S.T.A.L.T. #1

Fred Van Lente (W), Freddie Williams II (A), Jeremy Colwell (C), and Freddie Williams II and Dan Scott (Cover)

Agent Price's new mission pits him against a doomsday cult leader with a political agenda that poses a direct threat to the president. But a mysterious hive mind has more menacing plans for Brain Boy. He'll have no choice but to go head to head--brain to brain--with the mysterious Men from G.E.S.T.A.L.T.!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 21.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 10 #3

Christos Gage (W), Nicholas Brendon (W), Rebekah Isaacs (A/Variant cover), Dan Jackson (C), and Steve Morris (Cover)

Actor Nicholas Brendon joins the creative team as his character Xander acquires help from his old friend--um, master--Dracula. The new vampires are still a mystery, and unquestionably similar to Drac . . . Meanwhile, Buffy and Willow track down one of those new vampires as a study specimen!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 21.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE--INTO THE LIGHT HC

James Marsters (W), Derlis Santacruz (P), Andy Owens (I), Dan Jackson (C), and Steve Morris (Cover)

He played Spike on the show, and now James Marsters writes a poignant but action-packed story of the vampire who chose to have a soul, and now has to deal with his past while being compelled to play the hero.

72 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 16.

CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT #11

Joshua Williamson (W), Fernando Dagnino (A), Javier Mena (C), and Freddie Williams II and Jeremy Roberts (Cover)

Captain Midnight has no time to mourn the death of an ally while an old friend is trying to kill him! Fueled by righteous fury, Midnight faces an impossible choice: Should he kill one friend to avenge another? Midnight pulls no punches to achieve a better tomorrow . . . but can he pull the trigger?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 28.

CATALYST COMIX TP

Joe Casey (W), Dan McDaid (A), Paul Maybury (A), Ulises Farinas (A/Cover), and Brad Simpson (C)

Superstar writer Joe Casey--along with the widest array of artistic talent this side of the Renaissance--gives superhero comics a back-alley face-lift, as these very different champions confront cosmic threats, personal demons, superheroes' role as global activists, an alien love invasion, and the strangest virtual reality you've ever experienced--but not before they face the end of the world as we know it! Collects Catalyst Comix #1–9!

284 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 2.

THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 27 TP

James Owsley (W), Val Semeiks (P), Geof Isherwood (I), Alfredo Alcala (I), George Roussos (C), and Val Semeiks and Geof Isherwood with George Roussos (Cover)

He is known as "The Great Devil"--Heku, warlord of the eastern kingdoms, commander of a horde likened to the sands upon the earth. More than conquest, Heku desires the return of his son, Kobe, once coldly given as a gift to a king but now Conan's comrade and unwilling to return to his father's evil embrace. All Kobe has between him and Heku's host is his sword and Conan's friendship, a bond stronger than steel! Collects Marvel's Conan the Barbarian #206–#214 and Handbook of the Conan Universe, never before collected.

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 9.

CONAN: THE NIGHTMARE OF THE SHALLOWS VOLUME 15 TP

Brian Wood (W), Davide Gianfelice (A), Mirko Colak (A), Andrea Mutti (P), Pierluigi Baldassini (I), Dave Stewart (C), and Massimo Carnevale (Cover)

In the wake of an unthinkable tragedy, Conan and Bêlit find their bond buckling under an enormous strain. When Bêlit returns to her childhood home, what she discovers in the sands of Shem could separate her from Conan forever. Conan then seeks clarity through the mind-altering power of the yellow lotus, but the visions revealed to him may be more than the Barbarian can bear. Collects Conan the Barbarian #13–18.

152 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 18.

CONAN THE AVENGER #2

Fred Van Lente (W), Brian Ching (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Kilian Plunkett (Cover)

When a case of mistaken identity leaves Conan accused of witchcraft, the Cimmerian finds himself the target of the powerful and deadly Agara--witch hunter of Kush! But as the warrior and the wizard quarrel, an evil force plots to eliminate them both!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 28.

DARK HORSE PRESENTS #36

Mike Mignola (W), Justin Aclin (W), Stan Sakai (W/A), Luciano Saracino (W), Jaime Hernandez (W/A), Patrick Alexander (W/A), Kel McDonald (W/A), Christopher Sebela (W), Dennis Culver (W/A), Martin Conaghan (W), Ben Stenbeck (A), Nicolás Daniel Selma (A), Juan Manuel Tumburús (A), Brian Churilla (A), Jimmy Broxton (A), and Ben Stenbeck (Cover)

Living legends Mike Mignola, Stan Sakai, and Jaime Hernandez all contribute to this final issue of Dark Horse Presents! Mignola and Ben Stenbeck deliver a new Witchfinder story, while Hernandez introduces Merlon the magician! This issue also features new stories-- Sunstroke from Luciano Saracino and Juan Manuel Tumburús, a new Clark Collins tale from Kel McDonald, two hilarious new strips from Patrick Alexander, and a surprise-ending sci-fi story from Martin Conaghan and Jimmy Broxton! Plus, the exciting conclusions of Cruel Biology, S.H.O.O.T. First, Usagi Yojimbo, and Davey Jones!

80 pages, $7.99, in stores on May 21.

DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 TP

Paul S. Newman (W), Frank Bolle (A), and George Wilson (A/Cover)

In a series of catastrophic events like nothing ever witnessed, Doctor Solar struggles to save the Earth from giant death machines, nuclear annihilation, lava monsters, robot scorpions, and even a bizarre Doctor Solar clone! Hurtling back in time, Solar relives the incredible events that both blessed and cursed him with godlike powers! Solar battles Primo--an elemental demon--and multiple Solars fight microscopic aliens from outer space! The strangest, most fantastic tales from the atomic age! Collects issues #15-#22 of Gold Key's sci-fi/adventure series. Featuring a foreword by Mike Baron! Classic 1960s adventures by Paul S. Newman and Frank Bolle!

208 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 9.

DRAGON GIRL AND MONKEY KING: THE ART OF KATSUYA TERADA HC

Katsuya Terada (W/A)

Dark Horse proudly presents the first English-language art book showcasing one of Japan's most sought-after painters and illustrators, Katsuya Terada! Dragon Girl and Monkey King collects Terada's art in every mood: sexy, brutal, bizarre, and humorous, including his distinctive Hellboy figurine work, commentary, and an exclusive interview with the artist! Foreword by Guillermo del Toro!

200 pages, $39.99, in stores on July 23.

THE EC ARCHIVES: TWO-FISTED TALES VOLUME 3 HC

Harvey Kurtzman (W), Jerry De Fuccio (W), Jack Davis (W/Cover), Wally Wood (W/A), Gene Colan (A), Johnny Craig (A), Reed Crandall (A), Jack Davis (A), Will Elder (A), Ric Estrada (A), George Evans (A), Joe Kubert (A), John Severin (A), Marie Severin (C), and Carlos Badilla (C)

Before Two-Fisted Tales burst onto the scene in 1950, war comics were largely unsophisticated, focusing only on action and adventure--wartime propaganda, essentially. But under the editorial direction of Harvey Kurtzman--who also penned the majority of the stories therein--Two-Fisted Tales dared to examine all the horror and madness to be found on the battlefield. Collecting Two-Fisted Tales issues #30–#35 in fully remastered digital color.

Features stories created by comic artists Gene Colan, Johnny Craig, Reed Crandall, Jack Davis, Will Elder, Ric Estrada, George Evans, Joe Kubert, John Severin, and Wally Wood! Foreword by Joe Kubert!

216 pages, $49.99, in stores on July 20.

ELFQUEST: THE FINAL QUEST #3

Wendy Pini (W/A/Cover), Richard Pini (W), and Sonny Strait (C)

Chieftess Ember begins her darkest journey alone when she's held captive by a brutal human tyrant. Will her sacrifice ensure the safe escape of her tribe as they flee into unknown territory? And can the sacred connection between Ember and her elfin lovemate survive when they are forcefully separated?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 28.

THE ELTINGVILLE CLUB #2

Evan Dorkin (W/A/Cover)

The final meeting of the Eltingville Comic Book, Science-Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, and Role-Playing Club! Ten years after the club's breakup, Bill, Josh, Pete, and Jerry unexpectedly reunite at the San Diego Comic-Con. Can the biggest fan event of the year survive a decade of pent-up nerd rage?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 21.

FEAR AGENT VOLUME 4: HATCHET JOB 2ND EDITION TP

Rick Remender (W), Jerome Opeña (A/cover), Kieron Dwyer (P), and Michelle Madsen (C)

From the subterranean mazes of the barbaric Kipferi, to a haunted planet populated by soul-eating ghouls, and finally to a showdown with the deadly space pirates of the Centurion Nebula, the obstacles before Heath Huston and his beleaguered band of Fear Agents become nearly insurmountable! The critically acclaimed team of Rick Remender, Jerome Opeña, and Kieron Dwyer spin a classic tale: drunk on intergalactic adventure . . . and whiskey! Collects issues #17-#21 of the landmark series.

128 pages, $16.99, in stores on July 2.

FURIOUS #5

Bryan J. L. Glass (W) and Victor Santos (A/Cover)

Furious meets her nemesis--a dangerous and deranged shadow from her past--head on. The life of an innocent hangs in the balance as the two face off, and Furious's doppelgänger, obsessed with unmasking the celebrity vigilante, fights to expose the truth at any cost! As the media broadcast this public showdown, can Furious overcome her own demons in time to save the day?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 28.

GANTZ VOL. 32

Hiroya Oku (A)

The devastating war against the alien invaders is over! A new day of peaceful coexistence is dawning! Olive branches for everyone! Of course, before tranquility can be attained, something must be done about the nasty Gantz "terrorists" monkey wrenching the works. Fighting monstrous extraterrestrials is tough enough, but how about taking on the entire human race?

216 pages, black and white, $13.99, in stores on July 23.

GASOLINE ALLEY: THE COMPLETE SUNDAYS VOLUME 2, 1923–1925 HC

Frank King (W/A/Cover)

Presenting the second in a series that will collect, in chronological order, all the Sunday pages of the celebrated newspaper strip! Discover the abundant wonder and dazzling beauty in the world--as seen through the eyes of creator Frank King and his beloved characters, Walt and Skeezix--in some of Gasoline Alley's most artistically imaginative art! Reprinted in full color, this giant-sized volume collects every Gasoline Alley Sunday strip from 1923 through 1925.

128 pages, $75, in stores on July 9.

GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN HC

Gilbert Hernandez (W/A/Cover)

Gilbert Hernandez delivers a genre mash up unlike any other! When Mike Chang wakes up with nothing but a lipstick smudge, someone else's suit, and amnesia, he's thrown into a world of criminal gangs, crime fighters, skin swappers, and a one-eyed girl with bizarre powers! Collects Grip #1–#5.

128 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on July 2.

GRINDHOUSE: DOORS OPEN AT MIDNIGHT #8

Alex de Campi (W), Gary Erskine (A/C), and Dan Panosian (Cover)

The knock-around teen gals of Oneida hockey camp discover that they may have taken on more than they bargained for, as they face off with an ancient, evil beast with a hunger for the sweet meat of virgins! And that calls for a shopping spree--for all the guns!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 7.

GRINDHOUSE: DOORS OPEN AT MIDNIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE TP

Alex de Campi (W), Chris Peterson (A), Simon Fraser (A), Nolan Woodard (C), and Dan Panosian

Literature: overrated. Morality: expendable. Midnight is right for some over-the-top sex and violence, and this Grindhouse double feature is packing the aisles with blood 'n' guts and T 'n' A! Gasp as insatiable alien insects overtake a Southern town with only a one-eyed deputy to stop them in "Bee Vixens from Mars"! Shudder as the sexy lady convicts of Block E revolt against an insane warden in "Prison Ship Antares"! Tremble in anticipation at the gallery of shocking "coming attractions"! Collects issues #1-#4 of the miniseries in a filthy flipbook.

112 pages, $17.99, in stores on July 19.

HALO: ESCALATION #6

Chris Schlerf (W), Ricardo Sánchez (P), Rob Lean (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Sparth (Cover)

The saga of Halo Wars enters the modern age as Infinity struggles to liberate the long-lost Spirit of Fire from the deadly Vata 'Gajat. Meanwhile, Petra's search for the identity of Infinity's spy could result in her death. The Halo universe is on the brink of a new galactic war!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 28.

HATSUNE MIKU: UNOFFICIAL HATSUNE MIX TP

KEI (W/A/Cover)

Who's that girl with the long green ponytails you've been seeing everywhere? It's Hatsune Miku, the Vocaloid--the synthesizer superstar who's singing your song! She's a global cyber celebrity and a cosplay favorite at conventions. Now Miku's original illustrator, KEI, brings you Hatsune Miku: Unofficial Hatsune Mix--an omnibus manga of the musical adventures (and misadventures!) of Miku and her fellow Vocaloids Rin, Len, Luka, and more--in both beautiful black-and-white and charming color!

480 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 2.

HELLBOY IN HELL #6

Mike Mignola (W/A/Cover) and Dave Stewart (C)

Hellboy revisits an old vampire acquaintance in the bowels of Hell.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 14.

JACK KRAKEN

Tim Seeley (W/A/Cover), Ross Campbell (A), Jim Terry (A), and Carlos Badilla (Cover)

Jack Kraken is the best agent the Humanoid Interaction Agency has. Using his extranormal powers, Jack protects humans and humanoids alike from those who would kill them. Follow Jack's adventures rescuing kids and stopping the things that go bump in the night.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 14.

KING CONAN: THE CONQUEROR #4

Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P/Cover), and José Villarrubia (C/Cover)

Conan's quest for the mystical jewel that could restore him to the throne of Aquilonia leads him into a pitch-black, demon-filled maze in Stygia! Facing the fanatical priests of Set will be hard enough, but can the hot-blooded barbarian resist Akivasha, a tempting seductress with . . . strange appetites?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 28.

KISS ME, SATAN! TP

Victor Gischler (W), Juan Ferreyra (A), and Dave Johnson (Cover)

Cassian Steele is boss of the werewolf mafia in the Big Easy, and he's got a problem. The old witch Verona has discovered his secret and gone into hiding. Cassian wants her dead. So he sends out the word: An open contract. The first monster to dust her gets a big payday. What they don't realize is that the witches are under the protection of Barnabus Black, a demon desperately trying to regain his halo. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

136 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 2.

LOBSTER JOHNSON: GET THE LOBSTER #4

Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Tonci Zonjic (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C)

After shooting a gung-ho NYPD chief right through the head, Lobster heads to the villains' massive laboratory, where he's attacked by two huge steampunk cyborgs!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 7.

LONE WOLF AND CUB OMNIBUS VOL. 5 TP

Kazuo Koike (W), Goseki Kojima (A), Frank Miller and Lynn Varley (Cover)

Separated from his son while battling Yagyu assassins, Itto Ogami's mission of retribution heats to a boil as he cuts through any obstacle to find his missing child. But little Daigoro, though a mere toddler, is the son of the most formidable and resourcefull samurai in the land. Though alone in a cruel world, Daigoro has the heart of a warrior! Collects two stories from Lone Wolf and Cub Volume 10 and all of volumes 11 and 12.

712 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on July 2.

MARVEL CLASSIC CHARACTER: X-MEN 94 #3--CYCLOPS

The debut of the "new" X-Men marks a milestone in comics history. Although the new lineup was the launch of characters who have become superhero icons, the team leader, Cyclops, was a holdover from the original team. We are delighted to once again give him the Syroco style treatment.

Packaged in a custom litho-printed tin box, containing character booklet and unique pin back button. Limited to 750 numbered copies. $49.95, in stores on June 23.

MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION #11

Mac Walters (W), Jeremy Barlow (W), Tony Parker (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover)

While investigating Shepard's crew, Rasa uncovers the escapades of the galaxy's most notorious mercenary--the universally feared Zaeed Massani Join the universe's greatest heroes on their untold adventures set during the events of BioWare's blockbuster science fiction trilogy!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 28.

MASS EFFECT 3-D LITHOGRAPH

Modern technology has refined the three-dimensional printing process to new levels of sophistication. This format provides such depth and clarity that one feels they are entering a portal to another world! We are taking you to that world--the realm of BioWare's Mass Effect!

Dark Horse is creating a huge graphic, measuring 24" x 36", which highlights one of our finest cover art pieces: the painting by Daryl Mandryk from Mass Effect: Redemption #1. The image shows Liara in a dramatic pose that heightens the three-dimensional aspect of this large-scale print.

24"x 36" Lithograph, Limited edition of 1,000 numbered pieces, $99.99, in stores on May 28.

THE MASSIVE #23

Brian Wood (W), Danijel Zezelj (A), Jordie Bellaire (C), and J. P. Leon (Cover)

The water convoy is attacked by forces unknown, plunging Mary into a conflict that she doesn't want, but one she can handle. With over a thousand kilometers to go, can she make it across the Sahara unscathed?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 28.

MIND MGMT #22

Matt Kindt (W/A/Cover)

With the team spread out around the world on the hunt for the Magician, each member faces a deadly trial--and one doesn't return!

24 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 28.

MPD-PSYCHO VOLUME 11 TP

Eiji Otsuka (W) and Sho-u Tajima (A/Cover)

"Dead Man's Galaxy Days" skips back in time to events that take place before MPD-Psycho Volume 1. Yosuke Kobayashi seems like a smart, driven Tokyo police officer, but he'll soon be transformed into a tragic "multiple personality detective." The ongoing mystery of the Gakuso gang and their murderous "barcode clones" unravels further, and MPD-Psycho's strange supporting cast is seen in a totally new light as a serial killer--the Tokyo Mirror Man--terrorizes the city with his chainsaw!

224 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on July 23.

NEVER ENDING TP

Adam P. Knave (W), D. J. Kirkbride (W), and Robert Love (A/Cover)

Fighting crime isn't superhero Charles Baxter's main problem--it's fighting time! Trapped for decades in a superpowered body that never ages but is now driving him insane, Chuck's only hope for a "permanent cure" is to team up with his archnemesis Archibald McCrae. He just needs the evil scientist to stop hitting him before a dark, devastating arrangement can be made! Collects the three-issue miniseries.

88 pages, $9.99, in stores on July 2.

PARIAH #4

Aron Warner (W), Philip Gelatt (W), and Brett Weldele (A/Cover)

Nukes are sent out to destroy the Vitro satellite. Will our heroes make it back to Earth in time?

32 pages, $3.99.

PICTURES THAT TICK VOLUME 2 TP & LTD. ED. HC

Dave McKean (W/A/Cover)

McKean uses mixed media to take readers on a journey unlike any other: "The Coast Road" follows a desperate wife trying to find her missing husband, whose ghostly image appears in unexpected ways. "Black Holes," written by an anonymous journalist, concerns the politically sensitive true story of Chinese villagers induced by the government to sell their blood, only to be infected with AIDS through poor medical practice. A myriad of personal tales fill the pages of McKean's latest achievement.

272 pages, $29.99, in stores on July 9. (Limited edition hardcover, $100)

ROBOCOP VS. THE TERMINATOR HC

Frank Miller (W), Walter Simonson (A/Cover), and Steve Oliff (C)

Comics' greatest creators pit the supreme machine killer against the ultimate cybernetic cop in one of the most celebrated crossovers ever! When fate reveals that the technology that built RoboCop will lead to the creation of Skynet, Alex Murphy must engage in time-twisting battle against both the murderous computer network and the human resistance fighters out to destroy him! Ror the first time ever, Frank Miller and Walter Simonson's classic RoboCop vs. The Terminator #1–#4 in a newly restored edition!

128 pages, $24.99, in stores on July 2.

ROBOCOP VS. THE TERMINATOR GALLERY EDITION HC

Frank Miller (W) and Walter Simonson (A/Cover)

One of the most beloved comics crossovers of all time is back to usher in Dark Horse's new gallery edition format--reprinting Walter Simonson's original art exactly as it appeared on his drawing table twenty years ago! Relive Simonson and writer Frank Miller's seamless blend of the RoboCop and Terminator worlds while marveling at the sheer virtuosity of Simonson's draftsmanship in all its original glory. In addition to the full story, this edition provides the greatest insight available into Simonson's process, with pages of his original pencils and promotional art faithfully reproduced, along with a revealing foreword by the artist himself!

160 pages, $125, in stores on July 9.

THE SAKAI PROJECT: ARTISTS CELEBRATE THIRTY YEARS OF "USAGI YOJIMBO" HC

Arthur Adams (A), Michael Allred (A), Sergio Aragonés (A), Howard Chaykin (A), Richard Corben (A), Dave Gibbons (A), Michael Golden (A), Matt Groening (A), Adam Hughes (A), David Mack (A), Alex Maleev (A), Mike Mignola (A), Bill Morrison (A), Paolo Rivera (A), Tim Sale (A), Walter Simonson (A), Jeff Smith (A), Paul Smith (A), William Stout (A), and many others!

The most amazing artists in the world have come together to celebrate thirty years of Stan Sakai's marvelous samurai rabbit saga, Usagi Yojimbo. The participating artists bring their own interpretations and their own styles to the subject, making this book a one-of-a-kind treasure. Produced in association with the Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS). All proceeds from this book will go to Stan and Sharon Sakai.

112 pages, $34.99, in stores on July 23.

THE SECRET FILES OF DR. DREW HC

Marilyn Mercer (W) and Jerry Grandenetti (A/Cover)

In 1949, three of Will Eisner's most talented "ghosts" created the remarkable horror comic strip featuring Dr. Desmond Drew, a paranormal investigator and "supernatural Sherlock Holmes." Gorgeously drawn by future Creepy contributor Jerry Grandenetti and written in a gripping pulp style by Marilyn Mercer, these thirteen chilling stories have been collected and digitally restored while retaining the exquisite design and artwork that characterized the output of the Eisner studio.

160 pages, $29.99, in stores on July 16.

SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND #5

Zack Whedon (W), Georges Jeanty (P/Variant cover), Karl Story (I), Laura Martin (C), and Dan Dos Santos (Cover)

Mal, Jayne, and River have infiltrated an Alliance facility that is home to more victims just like River--except, unlike her, they were never rescued. Now that Mal and the crew are in, the problem has become getting out--because Zoe still needs to be rescued and the Alliance is out for blood!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 28.

STAR WARS #17

Brian Wood (W), Stéphane Crety (P), Julien Hugonnard-Bert (I), Gabe Eltaeb (C), and Víctor Manuel Leza (Cover)

As Princess Leia and her prince prepare for their wedding day on Arrochar, the uneasy feeling among the Rebels--especially Han Solo--grows. Meanwhile, Luke, on an alpine mission with local troops, discovers the Alliance's new "friends" aren't so friendly!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 14.

THE STAR WARS #8

Jonathan Rinzler (W), Mike Mayhew (A), Rain Beredo (C), and Nick Runge (Cover)

Annikin Starkiller fights Darth Vader and Prince Valorum to save Princess Leia! Luke Skywalker and the Wookiees attack the Empire's Space Fortress! This is the final battle! It's like nothing you've seen before, but it's all Star Wars! The conclusion of the original Star Wars story by George Lucas!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 28.

THE STAR WARS TP, HC, AND DELUXE HC

Jonathan Rinzler (W), Mike Mayhew (A), Rain Beredo (C), and Nick Runge (Cover)

Before Star Wars, there was The Star Wars! This is the official adaptation of George Lucas's rough-draft screenplay for what would become Star Wars--the film that changed motion pictures and the world. You'll see familiar characters and places--but not all is the same in this long-ago and faraway galaxy. Still, strap yourself in for high adventure and lazersword duels, Jedi Knights, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and a battle to defeat the evil Empire!

Trade paperback collects issues #1–8 of The Star Wars. Hardcover collects issues #1–8 and issue #0 of The Star Wars.

The deluxe oversized boxed-set edition contains the entire saga--plus extras--in three deluxe, foil-stamped, hardcover volumes.

Hardcover, 216 pages, $39.99, in stores on July 9.

Deluxe hardcover, 244 pages, $99.99, in stores on August 13.

Trade paperback, 184 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 9.

STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL--SON OF DATHOMIR #1

Jeremy Barlow (W), Juan Frigeri (P), Mauro Vargas (I), Wes Dzioba (C), and Chris Scalf (Cover)

Getting cut in half by Obi-Wan Kenobi and being rejected by his former Sith master Darth Sidious isn't going to defeat Darth Maul. In fact, it only makes him mad enough to take on the galaxy--with an army of Mandalorians!

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 21.

STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE CRY OF SHADOWS HC

Tim Siedell (W), Gabriel Guzman (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Felipe Massafera (Cover)

After he is left for dead during the Clone Wars, a single trooper comes to hate the Jedi who abandoned him. Years later, he hears of a great and powerful warrior--the hand of the new Galactic Empire, Darth Vader! Seeking to serve the Dark Lord, this man, Hock, becomes a stormtrooper and works to gain the respect of Vader! Collects the five-issue miniseries.

120 pages, $24.99, in stores on July 2.

STAR WARS: LEGACY #15

Corinna Bechko (W), Gabriel Hardman (W/A), Jordan Boyd (C), and Agustin Alessio (Cover)

The good news: Ania Solo has escaped the vengeance of a crazed bounty hunter. The bad news: She has been taken into custody by the Empire for the murder of an Imperial Knight! Somebody's getting a death sentence!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 28.

STAR WARS: REBEL HEIST #2

Matt Kindt (W/Variant cover), Marco Castiello (P), Dan Parsons (I), Gabe Eltaeb (C), and Adam Hughes (Cover/Ultravariant Cover)

a vital code from an Imperial source. She'll have to use disguises, gadgets, and her feminine wiles to succeed--and her only ally is another spy who is convinced the Princess is a liability in the field!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 28.

THE STRAIN VOLUME 4: THE FALL TP

David Lapham (W), Mike Huddleston (A), Dan Jackson (C), and E. M. Gist (Cover)

As the CDC's Dr. Ephraim Goodweather makes one last attempt to stop the swiftly moving vampire plague, he sends those dearest to him away from the city--a decision the doctor will soon regret. Meanwhile, a ragtag gang of street fighters joins forces with an elderly pawnbroker to secure an ancient tome that may tip the scales in this ongoing war. Collects issues #5-9 of The Strain: The Fall.

136 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 2.

THE STRAIN VOLUME 1 HC

David Lapham (W), Mike Huddleston (A), Dan Jackson (C), and E. M. Gist (Cover)

When a Boeing 777 lands at JFK International Airport and goes dark on the runway, the Centers for Disease Control, fearing a terrorist attack, calls in Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his team of expert biological-threat first responders. Only an elderly pawnbroker from Spanish Harlem suspects a darker purpose behind the event -- an ancient threat intent on covering mankind in darkness. Collects issues #1-#11. Introduction by creators Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan.

272 pages, $29.99, in stores on July 9.

THE TERMINATOR: ENEMY OF MY ENEMY #4

Dan Jolley (W), Jamal Igle (P/Cover), Ray Snyder (I), Wes Dzioba (C)

When a mercenary army with sinister motives joins the hunt for Dr. Elise Fong, ex-CIA operative Farrow Greene is no longer sure if she's Fong's kidnapper or rescuer! Meanwhile, a tireless, merciless Terminator remains intent on murdering Fong before anyone else can learn her secrets!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 21.

TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FINAL BATTLE #6

J. Michael Straczynski (W), Pete Woods (A/Cover), and Matt Wilson (C)

Years ago, cybernetic infiltrator Marcus Wright sacrificed himself in a noble effort to save the life of John Connor. Now, as the alliance between serial killer Thomas Parnell and Skynet endangers Skynet's own survival, the machines pull out their last ace in the hole--the resurrection of Wright!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 7.

TOMB RAIDER #4

Gail Simone (W), Nicolás Daniel Selma (P), Juan Gedeon (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Stephanie Hans (Cover)

Lara Croft is chased through the streets of London as she gets dangerously close to the truth! But it's not her own safety that concerns her, but that of her friends, the surviving crew of the Endurance!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 28.

USAGI YOJIMBO: RED SCORPION TP & LTD. ED. HC

Stan Sakai (W/A/Cover)

The Red Scorpion Gang has been terrorizing the countryside for months, with evidence of their ill deeds appearing everywhere the rabbit ronin turns! Usagi first crosses swords with the Scorpions as the gang extorts protection money from poor farmers, then must defend a temple from their attacks. But when Usagi is accused of being a member of the gang, he has no choice but to take the fight to the Red Scorpion himself! This volume also features the return of wily thief Kitsune and the mysterious Lord of Owls! Collects Usagi Yojimbo #132–#138!

184 pages, black and white, $17.99 (Limited edition, $59.99), in stores on July 16.

VANDROID #4

Tommy Lee Edwards (W/Cover), Noah Smith (W), Dan McDaid (A), and Melissa Edwards (C)

Vandroid's night is at its darkest, and it's up to the Vanettes to step in to save the day! But when the Van-man is struck with a case of robo-amnesia, the six-cylinder sirens will stop at nothing to get his motor runnin'!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 28.

VEIL #3

Greg Rucka (W) and Toni Fejzula (A/Cover)

When Veil's only ally is ripped away from her, she's left at the mercy of a mysterious and powerful enemy. Could this stranger know who Veil is? Why is he pursuing her? The truth is more terrifying than you can imagine.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on May 7.

THE VICTORIES #11

Michael Avon Oeming (W/A/Cover) and Nick Filardi (C)

The surviving members of the Victories are at a standoff with the military. With Metatron and DD Mau dead, Faustus is on the edge. Will one more death push him into becoming the killer Jackal said he was? Will the Powers be able to save themselves and the innocents around them?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 7.

THE WHITE SUITS #4

Frank Barbiere (W) and Toby Cypress (A/Cover)

The final pieces of the bloodstained puzzle fall into place to reveal the awful truth behind the White Suits' reign of terror. The truth is all former Suit Prizrak and FBI agent Sarah Anderson ever wanted . . . but it may be the last thing they ever get!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 21.

THE WITCHER #3

Paul Tobin (W), Joe Querio (A/Cover), and Carlos Badilla (C)

Madness begins to plague the minds of our heroes as they wander through the horrific hallways of the House of Glass and discover the true origins of its tenants.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 21.

X #13

Duane Swierczynski (W), Aleksi Briclot (Cover)

Betrayed by his friends and stripped of his mask, X will have to crawl from an iron prison to wrench his city from Tango's stranglehold. But a new gang, unlike any Arcadia has seen before, may be more than even X can handle! A new episode in the Project Black Sky event begins here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 14.

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