DARK HORSE COMICS FOR JUNE

#1 FOR $1 THE STRAIN

David Lapham (W), Mike Huddleston (A/Cover), and Dan Jackson (C)

Based on the Strain Trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, this horrifying first chapter confronts a mysterious outbreak of diabolical proportions and puts an original twist on the vampire genre!

32 pages, $1, in stores on June 18.

A SECOND CHANCE AT SARAH HC

Neil Druckmann (W) and Joysuke Wong (A/Cover)

As his wife Sarah lies dying, John makes a deal with a demon for a desperate chance to save her! Transported to their childhood, John gets a single day to prevent the tragedy that led to Sarah's present-day doom, all while trying to convince her that he really is who he says!

06 pages, $14.99, in stores on Aug 20.

ABE SAPIEN #13

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

Haunted by guilt over the staggering death toll in Arizona, Abe vows to never let such horrors happen again--until a crazed healer and a frog-possessed teen block his path!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 11.

ARCHIE ARCHIVES VOLUME 10 HC

Bill Woggon (W/A), Scott Fleming (W), Ray Gill (W/A), Al Fagaly (A), Bill Vigoda (A), Irving Novick (A), and Joe Edwards (A)

By 1948, America's favorite teenager was headlining a radio program, a newspaper strip, and three comic books--Archie, Pep, and Laugh! Dark Horse Comics and Archie Comics are back with over 200 pages of wild wackiness from all three series' Golden Age! Collecting Archie Comics #32–34, Pep Comics #67–#79, and Laugh Comics #27–#28!

264 pages, $59.99, in stores on Aug 6.

THE ART OF THE EVIL WITHIN HC

Shinji Mikami (W), Bethesda (A), and Tango Gameworks (A)

The Art of The Evil Within is a comprehensive look at the twisted new survival horror game by the legendary Shinji Mikami--creator of Resident Evil! Go behind the scenes and witness never-before-seen concept art as this unique art book takes you on a terrifying ride showcasing what went into making this horrific thriller--can you survive your greatest fears and make it out alive?

184 pages, $39.99, in stores on Aug 27.

AXE COP: THE AMERICAN CHOPPERS #2

Malachai Nicolle (W) and Ethan Nicolle (A/Cover)

The Chainsaw Force Three are struck by Demonitis when they accidentally cut down a hell tree! When they sabotage the axe industry, causing axes everywhere to turn into evil chopping creatures, the resulting Axe Beast conflict may prove too much for Axe Cop to handle!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 18.

ANGEL & FAITH SEASON 10 #3

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

Angel has found everyone is going to the same person in London's Magic Town for advice--and it's decidedly not him. But she is someone Angel can take partial credit for . . . And the pixie menaces have stepped up their muscle with another lady from Angel's past. Meanwhile, Faith is screwing up. Again.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 4.

BLACKOUT #4

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

The dimension-jumping Blackout suit is a powerful weapon--except when it doesn't work! And if you're Scott Travers and don't know how the suit functions and are facing off against enemies wearing ultrapowerful combat armor, the Blackout suit is just extra weight--dead weight!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 25.

BLOOD BLOCKADE BATTLEFRONT VOLUME 6 TP

Yasuhiro Nightow (W/A/Cover)

Jerusalem's Lot--the Big Apple gone to otherworldly hell--has unique crime problems. One of the Lot's yakuza gangs is looking to up their armor, and dealers from the Beyond can provide serious arcane firepower that may be more than even the special agents of Libra can handle!

192 pages, $12.99, in stores on Aug 27.

B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH #120

Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Laurence Campbell (A/Cover), and Dave Stewart (C)

A blackout causes panic at B.P.R.D. headquarters as Kate comes face to face with the ghost of a satanic veteran.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 18.

BRAIN BOY: THE MEN FROM G.E.S.T.A.L.T. #2

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

Agent Price's flight to the desert to confront a psychic doomsday-cult leader gives new meaning to the word turbulence as he fights tooth and brain for his psychic soul thirty thousand feet up in the air. Is there a shadowy agency out to ground the United States Secret Service's best agent?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 18.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 10 #4

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

Getting help from Dracula seemed like a good idea, until he stole the Vampyr book--and Xander! Now Buffy, Spike, Dawn, Willow, and Giles must save Xander and retrieve the book before it's too late. Dracula has already begun to study how the lack of magical rules can work in his favor . . .

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 18.

CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT #12

Joshua Williamson (W), Manuel Garcia (P), Bit (I), Marta Martínez (C), and Freddie Williams II and Jeremy Roberts (Cover)

Reeling from the death of one friend and the betrayal of another, Captain Midnight throws himself into his work to mourn. Disillusioned with why he wears a costume, the time-traveling hero ponders what the world needs more of: the brawn of Captain Midnight or the brains of his civilian identity, genius inventor Jim Albright?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 25.

THE COMPLETE ELFQUEST VOLUME 1: THE ORIGINAL QUEST TP

Wendy Pini (W/A/Cover) and Richard Pini (W)

Discover the legendary ElfQuest! Chief Cutter and the Wolfriders are driven from their forest home by threat of annihilation. As they wander an ever-changing landscape in search of a new home, they are confronted by fearful and vengeful humans, power-hungry trolls, and other mysterious elfin tribes. Alliances are forged, enemies discovered, and savage battles fought in this epic fantasy adventure! Collects ElfQuest #1-20.

720 pages, $24.99, in stores on Aug 6.

CONAN THE AVENGER #3

Fred Van Lente (W), Brian Ching (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Philip Tan and Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Cover)

A demon roams the streets of Shumballa--sent by mysterious forces to kill the popular commander of the city guard. When the king's royal sister is accused of witchcraft, Conan comes to her rescue . . . but for what purpose?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 25.

CONAN VOLUME 16: THE SONG OF BELIT HC

Brian Wood (W), Paul Azaceta (A), Riccardo Burchielli (A), Leandro Fernandez (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Massimo Carnevale (Cover)

Brian Wood's epic and acclaimed adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Queen of the Black Coast" reaches its heart-rending conclusion! This thrilling volume collects issues #19-25 of the Dark Horse Comics series Conan the Barbarian.

176 pages, $24.99, in stores on Aug 20.

DREAM THIEF: ESCAPE #1

Jai Nitz (W) and Greg Smallwood (A/C)

Like his father before him, John Lincoln is a Dream Thief, possessed by vengeful spirits while he sleeps--a deadly instrument of revenge! Now he must defend the felon possessed by his father's ghost . . . and get revenge against his killer! Continuing the supernatural drama of last summer's acclaimed miniseries.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

EDGAR ALLAN POE'S MORELLA AND THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE

Richard Corben (W/A/Cover)

Killer apes and the return of the dead are presented in these two gothic horror Poe adaptations by Eisner Hall of Fame inductee Richard Corben.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 11.

EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN: THE SUNDAY COMICS VOLUME 2, 1934–1936 HC

George A. Carlin (W) and Hal Foster (A)

Hal Foster is celebrated in this deluxe collection of every Tarzan Sunday strip from September 1934 through September 1936! This giant-size second volume compiles over one hundred expertly restored strips, on archive-quality paper and in gorgeous color, replicating their original appearance!

120 pages, $125, in stores on Aug 27.

EMILY AND THE STRANGERS: BREAKING THE RECORD #1

Rob Reger (W), Mariah Huehner (W), Cat Farris (A/C), and Buzz Parker (Cover)

Emily--and her new band, the Strangers--won the battle of the bands and received a record contract with Awesomely Awesome Records, but can the girl who just figured out how to get along with her friends manage dealing with a major corporation?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

EYE OF NEWT #1

Michael Hague (W/A/Cover)

As a young apprentice wizard embarks on a perilous quest, he encounters marvelous creatures of all shapes and sizes, and learns a dark secret that could shape his entire destiny!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 18.

FEAR AGENT VOLUME 5: I AGAINST I SECOND EDITION TP

Rick Remender (W), Tony Moore (A/Cover), Mike Hawthorne (P), John Lucas (I), and Lee Loughridge (C)

Heath Huston, the last Fear Agent, finds himself marooned on the desolate Planet Westx, populated by gun-slinging robots, venomous mutants, and buxom cowgirls. Creators Rick Remender and Tony Moore reunite to bring you the good, the bad, and the ugly in a sci-fi western shot through the heart! Collects issues #22–#27.

120 pages, $16.99, in stores on Aug 20.

GAME OF THRONES: THE HOUND LIMITED-EDITION BUST

Dark Horse reveals the next piece in the ongoing series of limited-edition collectibles based on HBO's hit television series, Game of Thrones.

This bust portrays Sandor Clegane, the fearsome killer known as the Hound. Sandor wears a distinctive steel helmet to mask a childhood disfigurement inflicted on him by his brother. The helmet in this bust is hinged, giving collectors the ability to display it up or down.

Measures 7.5" from the base to his helmet's top; his broad shoulders stretch 7" across; Hand-painted numbered edition in full color collector packaging. Certificate of authenticity included. $150, in stores on July 30

GHOST #5

Chris Sebela (W), Jan Duursema (P), Dan Parsons (I), Dan Jackson (C), and Jenny Frison (Cover)

When Tommy starts to suspect that Von Ghastly, the eccentric host of a bloodcurdling cable access show, may be up to more than just morbid mischief, Ghost leaps into action . . . but she has an audience of her own! Chris Sebela serves up big screams on the small screen!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 4.

THE GOON: ONE FOR THE ROAD

Eric Powell (W/A), Dave Stewart (C), and Jack Davis (Cover)

Goon and Franky meet a sailor on the hunt for his buddy . . . but trouble ensues when the trio go bar to bar in genre-hopping pursuit. Revenge--what better way than to have a cover by one of the greatest humor cartoonists of all time, JACK DAVIS! 

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 25.

THE GUNS OF SHADOW VALLEY HC

Dave Wachter (W/A/Cover) and James Andrew Clark (W)

Somewhere in Shadow Valley lies a secret that could forever change the frontier. Only a posse of gunmen with special abilities can defend that secret from a tribe of ghostly warriors, an advancing army led by a deranged colonel, and the perils of the valley itself.

240 pages, $24.99, in stores on Aug 13.

HALO: ESCALATION #7

Brian Reed (W), Sergio Ariño (P), Juan Castro (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Sparth (Cover)

"The Fall of New Phoenix"--eight months ago, an attack on Earth left seven million dead, including the family of Spartan Gabriel Thorne. Today the city has been opened from quarantine, and Thorne is going home to see what's left . . . and what it has to do with the Master Chief.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

JUICE SQUEEZERS VOLUME 1: THE GREAT BUG ELEVATOR TP

David Lapham (W/A/Cover) and Lee Loughridge (C)

Tunnels made by a legion of giant bugs crisscross the fields below Weeville, and only one thing can stop them from overrunning this quaint California town: the Juice Squeezers. A covert group of scrawny tweens, the Squeezers are the only ones who can fit into the cramped subterranean battlefield and fight the insects on the frontlines! Collects stories from Dark Horse Presents #26–#28 and issues #1–#4 of the miniseries.

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Aug 6.

KING CONAN: THE CONQUEROR #5

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

From the demon-haunted darkness of a Stygian crypt, across the sea, and back to Aquilonia speeds the dethroned King Conan--revenge finally within his grasp! The stage is set for a battle against an evil wizard's forces, and this epic Robert E. Howard adaptation races to a scorching climax!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 25.

LOBSTER JOHNSON: GET THE LOBSTER #5

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

The Lobster engages in a firefight with a madman in a biplane on top of a zeppelin!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

MARVEL CLASSIC CHARACTER: X-MEN 94 #4--NIGHTCRAWLER

The debut of Nightcrawler as a member of the X-Men marks the introduction of one of the most exotic Marvel characters. Kurt Wagner was born in the Black Forest. He has the ability to teleport, and an adhesive quality to his hands and feet gives him extraordinary agility. We are delighted to 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 Aug 27.

THE MASSIVE #24

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

Since the very start, Mary's been a mystery at best--and at worst, an unstable and potentially dangerous presence. With the Kapital waiting off the coast of Morocco, and signs that perhaps the Crash was only a prelude to something bigger, the secrecy surrounding Mary starts to reveal itself.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 25.

MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION #12

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

When Thane is given a chance at redemption, will he be able to overcome his blood-soaked past as a killer in order to have a chance at a new life?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

MIND MGMT #23

Matt Kindt (W/A/Cover)

Meru, Lyme, and company make a final, desperate attempt to recruit the Magician, but after they receive a devastating blow from the Eraser, all may be lost! Will the Management be reborn?!

24 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 46 TP

Kosuke Fujishima (W/A/Cover)

Somewhere inside the Judgment Gate, the minstrel learns the sad truth about the lady of the lake. Happiness can defy their fate for a time . . . but in the end, it will only turn to sadness again. So Keiichi and Belldandy are told by the power above them--but a couple who've prevailed on Earth and in Hell aren't about to give up their love . . . even against Heaven!

176 pages, $12.99, in stores on Aug 20.

PARIAH #5

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

Lila captains the Vitros' ongoing struggle for survival in orbit, while a young, homesick Vitro, Shelley, daydreams of returning to Earth.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG HC

P. Craig Russell (W/A/Cover) and Lovern Kindzierski (C)

Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the lives of great warriors are ruined, and murder after murder is committed in the name of love and gold. Collects The Ring of the Nibelung Volumes 1 and 2.

448 pages, $29.99, in stores on Aug 20.

SAMURAI EXECUTIONER OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 TP

Kazuo Koike (W) and Goseki Kojima (A/Cover)

The shogun's sword tester and executioner is a position of consummate skill and great prestige. While the feared Yamada "Decapitator" Asaemon holds the post, another sword master seeks the office, and this election can be won by only a single vote--cast in steel and certified in blood! Collects stories from volume 3 and all of volumes 4 and 5 of previous Dark Horse editions.

794 pages, $19.99, in stores on Aug 20.

SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND #6

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

Mal's plan B--a plan he didn't like when he made it--has gone into action, and the Serenity has come out of hiding. With his crew, one victim, and a hostage, Mal is ready to fight the Alliance head on--but first, they are going to rescue Zoe, no matter what!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 25.

SKYMAN VOLUME 1: THE RIGHT STUFF TP

Joshua Hale Fialkov (W), Manuel Garcia (P), Bit (I), Marta Martínez (C), and Freddie Williams II and Dan Scott (Cover)

After an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Captain Midnight, the Skyman Program turns to US Air Force Sgt. Eric Reid: a wounded veteran looking for a new lease on life. They tried to make the perfect weapon, but they got a hero instead. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

112 pages, $14.99, in stores on Aug 6.

STAR WARS #18

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

Princess Leia's wedding day has arrived--and so has the Empire! As Darth Vader's fleet bears down on the planet, the Rebels scramble to defend themselves--they have been double crossed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 11.

STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL -- SON OF DATHOMIR #2

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

With his Shadow Collective army stalled, Darth Maul calls on Mother Talzin for help and is sent reinforcements--the deadly Nightbrothers! Maul is ready again to take on the Separatist droid army, Count Dooku, and General Grievous--in a trio of simultaneous battles!

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 18.

STAR WARS: LEGACY #16

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

Imperial Knight Jao Assam is awaiting execution, and Ania Solo is on a mission to intercede. But when it is discovered that Jao has escaped--with the Sith Darth Wredd--Ania has doubts about her friend. But she still has to rescue him, in case he isn't a bad guy . . .

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 25.

STAR WARS: LEGACY VOLUME 3 -- WANTED: ANIA SOLO TP

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

Ania Solo is charged with the murder of an Imperial Knight! Now she's a wanted criminal, and even her pals Sauk and Imperial Knight Jao Assam are wary. Before Ania can explain, their ship is compromised, the friends are separated, and Ania is captured by one bounty hunter, while another is in pursuit! Collects Star Wars: Legacy #11–#15.

120 pages, $18.99, in stores on Aug 13.

STAR WARS: REBEL HEIST #3

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

Han Solo is in an Imperial jail, and a crime boss has the information that will free him. Enter Chewbacca, who pounds and pummels his way through the mission, accompanied by an untrusting ex-Imperial who can't understand a word Chewie says. Not that words matter much to a Wookiee on a rampage!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 25.

TERMINATOR: ENEMY OF MY ENEMY #5

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

Deliberately walking into a trap to save the life of scientist Elise Fong, ex-CIA operative Farrow Greene finds herself surrounded by metal monstrosities, as she contends with not only the T-800 but a host of other robot enemies reverse engineered by mercenaries!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 18.

TOMB RAIDER #5

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

With Sam being targeted by a deadly enemy, it's a race against time to find out who's next. Can Lara save her friends and find out the truth of what's happening around her?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 25.

TRIGUN MAXIMUM OMNIBUS VOLUME 4 TP

Yasuhiro Nightow (W/A/Cover)

While Vash the Stampede fights to stop his evil brother, Knives, from exterminating humanity on planet Gunsmoke, a fleet of Earth starships arrives to rescue their long-lost human brethren. Can they avert genocide if Vash fails, or will Knives ramrod the last roundup? Collects previously published Trigun Maximum volumes 10, 11, and 12.

682 pages, $19.99, in stores on Aug 6.

WITCHFINDER: THE MYSTERIES OF UNLAND #1

Kim Newman (W), Maura McHugh (W), Tyler Crook (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Julián Totino Tedesco (Cover)

Edward Grey is sent to Hallam to investigate a mysterious death. Once there, he hears rumors about the mysterious Unland, the wetlands around the town, and the creatures that inhabit it. Grey's skepticism vanishes when he encounters the monsters of Unland, and he realizes that Hallam is a place of secrets.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 18.

VANDROID #5

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

Vandroid's fiery vengeance rains down in honor of his creator's memory! By becoming the hero he was never built to be, Vandroid fights to destroy the techno conspiracy that led to his own creation. But can he defeat his corporate enemies and their deadly new cyborg army? Nothing can prepare you for this explosive conclusion!  

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 25.

VEIL #4

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

The truth about Veil leads even more eyes to focus on the strange young woman found wandering out of an empty subway tunnel. Passions run high around her as the body count increases, but is she just an object of desire--or a force to be reckoned with in her own right?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on June 4.

THE VICTORIES #12

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

Lady Dragon has infiltrated the secret organization run by her father and now she must decide--turn her back on the Victories or continue to help them from the inside? Meanwhile, Sleeper's attempts to contact her lead to some unusual, and unexpected, results . . .

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 4.

THE WITCHER #4

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

Geralt struggles to maintain his sanity as he is forced to endure the House of Glass's unrelenting torment! He soon finds himself questioning Jakob's true motivation and is faced with a dark new omen!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 18.

X #14

Duane Swierczynski (W), Robert Atkins (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Aleksi Briclot (Cover)

A merciless and unstoppable army calling themselves "the Chosen" have invaded Arcadia, starting a full-fledged war with Carmine Tango's forces. They're looking for something . . . or someone. X has recovered from Tango's torment and is ready to pound some answers out of both parties!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 11.

X VOLUME 3: SIEGE TP

Duane Swierczynski (W), Eric Nguyen (A), Daniel Maia (A), Mark Pennington (I), Michelle Madsen (C), and Garry Brown (Cover)

Arcadia descends into chaos as old villains return to town and new ones are born! While X faces down suicidal psychos, superstitious mobsters, and thrill-junkie assassins, Leigh uncovers the secrets of his past . . . before he locked on his mask and became X! Collects issues #9–#12.

104 pages, $14.999, in stores on Aug 27