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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015

DARK HORSE COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER

ABE SAPIEN #26

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

Abe left the BPRD to confront the monsters to which people said he was connected. Now he's found one, towering over a doomed Florida town, leading to a terrifying meeting of the minds as Abe dives headfirst into the question of his own origins and purpose.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 9.

ADAM.3 #2

Scott Kolins (W/A/Cover)

A nightmarish plague threatens Adam's island home and everything he holds dear -- including his beloved wife, his troubled son, and the animals he watches over. Lives are lost and captives are taken as an otherworldly invader penetrates Adam's utopian environment.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

AGE OF REPTILES: ANCIENT EGYPTIANS #4

Ricardo Delgado (W/A/Cover) and Ryan Hill (C)

Ricardo Delgado's latest tale of survival and the cycle of life in Cretaceous Africa! Will the lone, deadly Spinosaurus aegyptiacus survive to see another day? With colors by Ryan Hill (House of Night, Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two), this powerful, beautifully detailed adventure comes to a dramatic finish!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

ANGEL & FAITH SEASON 10 #18

Victor Gischler (W), Cliff Richards (A), Michelle Madsen (C), Scott Fischer (Cover), and Mike Norton and Mark Englert (Variant cover)

Faith and Drusilla go head to head!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

ARCHIE ARCHIVES: PROM PRANKS AND OTHER STORIES TP

Bob Montana (W/P) and Various (I/C)

Dark Horse and Archie Comic Publications present the archive library series everyone's talking about -- now in bargain-priced trade paperback! The earliest, hardest-to-find stories in the history of Archie comics can now be read and enjoyed in full color, from Archie's budding romances with Betty and Veronica to his antics at Riverdale High. This volume collects all Archie stories from Pep Comics #22-38, Jackpot Comics #4-8, and Archie Comics #1-2.

240 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

ARCHIE VS. PREDATOR HC

Alex de Campi (W), Fernando Ruiz (P/Cover), Rich Koslowski (I/Cover), and Jason Millet (C)

When Archie and friends head south for Spring Break, party games and beach games are soon replaced by the Most Dangerous Game! As the unparalleled fierceness of Betty and Veronica lures the trophy-collecting Predator to Riverdale, will the kids even realize they're in danger before it claims them all?! Collecting issues #1-4 of the smash-hit series!

120 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 4.

BALTIMORE: THE CULT OF THE RED KING #5

Mike Mignola (W), Christopher Golden (W), Peter Bergting (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Ben Stenbeck (Cover)

Baltimore's companions risk their lives for the steadfast tin soldier, but the Red King gains powerful new allies. Can the hero with no heart overcome the dark forces, or will it take a new sort of man to defeat the most ancient of evils?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

BARB WIRE #3

Chris Warner (W), Patrick Olliffe (P), Tom Nguyen (I), Gabe Eltaeb (C), and Adam Hughes (Cover)

Bounty hunter Barb Wire goes after the lion in its lair when she confronts the drunken powerhouse named Wyvern Stormblüd in his squat -- a decaying steel mill almost as hazardous as he is. It's a battle between the swift and smart and the 'faced and ferocious!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH #135

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

The impossible will happen! The stakes have never been higher going into the final massive story of Hell on Earth as the Black Flame tests the limits of his power.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 16.

B.P.R.D. NEON SIGN

Reveal your secret membership in the world's most elite covert organization with our new BPRD neon sign. The logo for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense is instantly recognized by Hellboy fans and readers of Mike Mignola's vast comic universe. The light glows red with a black base. Can be displayed on a flat surface or hung. Includes cord and plug.

The neon sign stands at 13" tall, 9.25" wide. Packaged in foam in 19" x 13" x 3" full-color box.

$99.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 10 #19

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

With a little help from Willow, Giles is given a second chance at adulthood, and the demon scourge smells weakness. Meanwhile, Buffy and Dawn are reunited with their neglectful father, Hank Summers.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 23.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 9 LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 3 HC

Joss Whedon (W), Andrew Chambliss (W), Jane Espenson (W), Georges Jeanty (P), Karl Moline (P), Phil Noto (P), Andy Owens (I), Dexter Vines (I), Karl Story (I), Michelle Madsen (C), and Steve Morris (Cover)

Buffy, Xander, and Willow confront new enemies -- a superbeing bent on revenge, a Slayer gone rogue, and the ancient god who created vampires -- in a battle that will change the shape of the world. Buffy, with a little help from her friends, rediscovers what it truly means to be a Slayer. Collects Buffy Season 9 Volumes 4 and 5.

304 pages, $29.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 30: THE DEATH OF CONAN AND OTHER STORIES TP

Michael Higgins (W), Ron Lim (P), Gary Hartle (P), Rodney Ramos (P), Dan Adkins (I), Mike DeCarlo (I), Alfredo Alcala (I), Ricardo Villagrán (I), George Roussos (C), and Mike Mignola (Cover)

A young Conan is arrested and falsely accused of a king's murder, and the Cimmerian is tortured, stabbed, dragged through the streets, and thrown into a river. He is found by his closest allies, but they discover they are too late. Conan is dead! Collects Marvel's Conan the Barbarian #233-240.

200 pages, $16.99, in stores on Nov. 18.

COLDER: TOSS THE BONES #1

Paul Tobin (W) and Juan Ferreyra (A/Cover)

Declan has gone from a mere human to a reluctant hero -- all while the subject of the horrific machinations of the monstrous creature Nimble Jack. But our hero's trials have only begun, as Jack flits freely between Boston and a deranged and dark reality known as the Hungry World, uniting agents of madness with only one purpose: to slaughter and consume Declan!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 30.

CONAN THE AVENGER #18

Fred Van Lente (W), Brian Ching (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Jason Felix (Cover)

Janissa the Widowmaker -- one of the deadliest warriors Conan has ever met -- returns and makes Conan fight for his life! Conan is a prisoner of Janissa's all-female army, but the true threat may not be their leader, but lurking amid their ranks!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 30.

DARK HORSE PRESENTS #14

Steven Grant (W), Brendan McCarthy (W/A), Alex de Campi (W), Rich Woodall (W), Michael May (W), Anthony Zicari (W), Paul Gulacy (A/Cover), Jerry Ordway (A), Craig Rousseau (A), Jason Copland (A), and Oscar Capristo (A)

Steven Grant and Paul Gulacy resurrect the Warren Publishing character the Rook -- a time-traveling, gunslinging monster fighter! And the next chapter of Brendan McCarthy's Dream Gang begins here! Plus, new chapters of Alex de Campi and Jerry Ordway's Semiautomagic and Rich Woodall and Craig Rousseau's Kyrra: Alien Jungle Girl! Michael May and Jason Copland's Kill All Monsters and Anthony Zicari and Oscar Capristo's Grimm Arcane conclude!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

DEATH HEAD #3

Zack Keller (W), Nick Keller (W), Joanna Estep (A), Kelly Fitzpatrick (C), and E. M. Gist (Cover)

Driven by a compulsion to understand the mask he found in the woods, Niles heads to Reyes -- the mysterious seaside town that he sees in his visions. Lately, the town has been plagued by unexplained suicides, so a curious visitor is the last thing that residents want. Finding the truth won't be easy . . . because some evils should never be unmasked.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

ELFQUEST: THE FINAL QUEST #11

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

The one issue you dare not miss! The elves' unprecedented gathering reaches a fever pitch when Strongbow's lifemate Moonshade, Oddbit the troll queen, Mender the healer, Skywise the stargazer, and even evil Winnowill pursue their hearts' desires -- and some dare ask for even more! Angrif Djun's war fleet invades the Wavedancers' waters as a shattering moment of truth occurs between Cutter and Timmain.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 23.

FIGHT CLUB 2 #5

Chuck Palahniuk (W), Cameron Stewart (A), Dave Stewart (C), David Mack (Cover), and Steve Morris (Variant cover)

Since he was discharged from the mental hospital, Sebastian has been a do-nothing cog in the world's largest military-industrial corporation: Rize or Die. Marla searches for clues among the various clubs that have spun off of Tyler's original fight clubs, and she discovers that Project Mayhem is not a boys-only enterprise -- not anymore.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

FRANKENSTEIN UNDERGROUND TP

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

After a fight with Hellboy, Frankenstein's monster escapes the terrible Mexican laboratory where he was imprisoned and discovers strange creatures beneath the desert, where he'll learn some of the greatest secrets of the mystical world in the strangest Hellboy spinoff yet! Collects Frankenstein Underground #1-5.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 25.

GAME OF THRONES: DAENERYS AND DROGON STATUETTE

Dark Horse presents Daenerys Targaryen and her dragon Drogon in an iconic moment from HBO's Game of Thrones. Based upon the larger, sold-out limited edition Daenerys and Drogon statue produced by Dark Horse, this elaborately detailed prepainted sculpture has been scaled down into a smaller edition for all Game of Thrones fans to collect and marvel over!

Measures 7" across and 9" from front to back. Packaged in full-color collector box.

$99.99, in stores on Nov. 18.

THE GOON LIBRARY VOLUME 1 HC

Eric Powell (W/A/Cover)

Lonely Street comes under all manner of threats both tragic and hilarious in this deluxe hardcover edition of The Goon. The Nameless Man, the Zombie Priest, has come to town to build a gang from the undead. Yet even with an unlimited supply of soldiers, the Priest cannot move in on the territory controlled by the crime boss Labrazio and his unstoppable enforcer -- the Goon. But when the Priest discovers Goon's most closely held secret, the balance of power threatens to change forever! Collects The Goon Volumes 0–3.

496 pages, $39.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

GROO: FRIENDS AND FOES #9

Sergio Aragonés (W/A/Cover), Mark Evanier (W), Stan Sakai (L), and Michael Atiyeh (C)

The world's stupidest warrior encounters two old friends who are most definitely foes: Pal 'n' Drumm -- the greatest of con artists and his sidekick, the world's second-stupidest warrior. Brought to you, like all Groo comics, by the award-winning duo of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, with lettering by Stan Sakai and coloring by Michael Atiyeh!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

HALO: ESCALATION #22

Duffy Boudreau (W), Douglas Franchin (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Isaac Hannaford (Cover)

"The Absolute Record" Part 4 -- On a hidden world, Spartan Commander Palmer and the fugitive Dr. Catherine Halsey go head to head for control over the ultimate trove of Forerunner secrets. The six-part sequel to Spartan Ops ratchets up to its explosive conclusion.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 23.

HARROW COUNTY #5

Cullen Bunn (W) and Tyler Crook (A/Cover)

After uncovering Harrow County's twisted history and her own bizarre connection to the populace, Emmy forges a new and profound connection to the land and its creatures -- but a familiar and sinister presence lurks just over the county lines...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 9.

HELLBOY IN HELL #8

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

"The Hounds of Pluto," Part 2 of 2. A mummified cat, a trial in Hell, and a horrible family reunion stand in the way of Hellboy's search for a cure.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 22.

JUDGE DREDD ARTIST EDITION VINYL STATUE: MIKE MCMAHON VERSION

Dark Horse has joined with Together+ to bring the North American market a stunning sculptural interpretation of Britain's longest-running comics protagonist -- the faceless embodiment of cold justice from Mega-City One: Judge Dredd.

Several of the world's great graphic artists have interpreted Judge Dredd, but his first published appearance was by Mike McMahon.

The figure stands 12" high on a 1" base and is intensively detailed, using a combination of PVC and ABS materials. Its high-end production succeeds in pushing the envelope for the vinyl figure category, giving new meaning to the term "execution." Packaged in a stunning window box, the figure is a must for serious collectors.

12" high on a 1" base, $129.99, in stores on Nov. 25.

KABUKI LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 2 HC

David Mack (W/A/Cover)

Celebrating twenty years of Kabuki, this second volume in a complete set of large, oversized library editions of the entire critically acclaimed Kabuki series collects the Kabuki volumes Skin Deep and Metamorphosis. Isolated and psychologically tormented, Kabuki finds her only friend in a mystery woman who sends her handwritten notes folded into origami animals. Featuring a total of twelve separate issues and collected with loads of extras, this is the next great edition that fans of Mack and Kabuki have been waiting for.

400 pages, $39.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

KING TIGER #2

Randy Stradley (W), Doug Wheatley (A/Cover), and Rain Beredo (C)

King Tiger has secrets: dark truths about himself he dare not reveal. But his past -- and his destiny -- have been exposed, breaking the heart of the woman who loves him and pitting the mystic warrior alone against the Dragon and its demonic progeny who seek the blood of the Tiger!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 9.

THE KUROSAGI CORPSE DELIVERY SERVICE OMNIBUS BOOK TWO TP

Eiji Otsuka (W), Housui Yamazaki (A), and Bunpei Yorifuji (Cover)

It's weird-enough work, just trying every day to turn corpses into cash when they're connected to mysterious UFO crashes, modern-day mummies, and stiffs turned to soap. But the secrets of the Kurosagi crew's past continue to haunt them as well as they meet the exorcist Reiji Akira from Mail, who photographs the familiar spirit haunting Karatsu, and a flashback story takes us to early twentieth-century Japan to meet the ancestors (?) of our cast. Collects The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Volumes 4–6.

664 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 16.

MIDNIGHT SOCIETY: THE BLACK LAKE #4

Drew Edward Johnson (W/A/Cover) and Lizzy John (C)

With no other choice -- and the lives of anyone who steps near Loch Ness on the line -- Matilda Finn faces a monstrous creature and brings events under the black lake to a gruesome conclusion. Bathed in death and regret, does she even want to survive, much less return to the service of MI: Omega?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

MIRROR'S EDGE: EXORDIUM #1

Christofer Emgard (W), Mattias Haggström (A), Robert Sammelin (A/Cover), and Dan Jackson (C)

Leading up to the events of the highly anticipated new Mirror's Edge game comes an exhilarating comic prequel that delves into the story of Faith, one of the most celebrated heroines in video games! Dare to enter the fast-paced, high-stakes world of life on the mirror's edge!

32 pages, $3.99.

MISTER X: RAZED TP

Dean Motter (W/A/Cover)

The legendary comics creator Dean Motter returns with Mister X: Razed! In the retrofuturistic metropolis of Radiant City, its mysterious creator, Mister X, must protect the city and its residents from themselves, as the architecture of the city itself is a danger to all those within it. Collects Mister X: Razed #1-4 and "Mister X: Frozen Assets" from DHP #33-35.

128 pages, $15.99, in stores on Nov. 4.

NEGATIVE SPACE #3

Ryan K Lindsay (W) and Owen Gieni (A/Cover)

The battle surrounding our hero reaches fever pitch, just as his depression reaches a new low. Now, desperate and lost, he is finally prepared to meet his end -- but doing so could have disastrous unintended consequences for the ancient and mysterious Evorah species.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 9.

OH MY GODDESS! OMNIBUS BOOK TWO TP

Kosuke Fujishima (W/A/Cover)

Oh My Goddess! Omnibus Book Two introduces the third of the goddess sisters -- the youngest, Skuld. It seems Keiichi's life wasn't complicated enough with Belldandy's magic and Urd's potions, so now Skuld is here with her personal form of weirdness -- engineering! No sooner has she arrived at Nekomi Tech than Skuld appoints Keiichi's own little sister Megumi to be her archrival and challenges her to a robot battle . . . to the death? Plus, as a special bonus, the universe will be destroyed when the superstring holding together existence is cut by a ten-dimensional scythe . . . unless the goddesses can stop it. But that's just another day on campus in this manga! Collects Oh My Goddess! Volumes 4–6.

552 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 25.

THE ORDER OF THE FORGE TP

Victor Gischler (W), Tazio Bettin (A), and Juan Ferreyra (Cover)

Before he fathered a nation, young George Washington forged his legend in blood! Imbued with the mystical powers of America's original inhabitants, George -- along with his friends Ben Franklin and Paul Revere -- must stop an evil governor who wishes to rule an empire! Collects issues #1-3.

80 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 4.

THE PAYBACKS #1

Donny Cates (W), Eliot Rahal (W), Geoff Shaw (A), and Lauren Affe (C)

Heroism doesn't come cheap, so when superheroes borrow money to finance their genetic enhancements or crime-fighting supercomputers, their debts make student loans look like IOUs! Enter the Paybacks, a repo squad composed of bankrupt former heroes here to foreclose on everybody's secret lairs! From the team that delivered the acclaimed Buzzkill!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES #4

Paul Tobin (W), Andie Tong (A/Cover), Karim Friha (A), and Matthew J. Rainwater (C)

A new story arc begins! A group of young plants move out of Crazy Dave's garage and into his huge family mansion in Neighborville. But why is Dr. Zomboss spying on them? Artist Andie Tong joins writer Paul Tobin for this three-issue arc! Bonus stories by Karim Friha!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 16.

POWER CUBED #1

Aaron Lopresti (W/A/Cover)

What if you had a piece of technology that created anything you could possibly want, and all you had to do was imagine it? What would you wish for? For Kenny Logan, his first wish is to survive his eighteenth birthday! His unique matter-reinterpreting device has attracted the attention of a bumbling Nazi scientist with plans for world domination and an elite government agent who is hell bent on acquiring the device to stop an alien invasion at any cost. Aaron Lopresti delivers a comical coming-of-age tale in a fantastic sci-fi universe!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 23.

REBELS #6

Brian Wood (W), Andrea Mutti (A), Jordie Bellaire (C), and Tula Lotay (Cover)

Seth Abbott started off a young, idealistic woodsman, but as the War of Independence draws to an end, it's a battle-hardened man that returns home to his wife. But is it that simple to lay down the rifle and return to the way things were?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 9.

RESIDENT ALIEN VOLUME 3: THE SAM HAIN MYSTERY TP

Peter Hogan (W) and Steve Parkhouse (A/Cover)

Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle is a stranded alien explorer hiding out in the sleepy town of Patience, Washington -- where he's been busy solving mysteries. Harry tackles another one after the contents of an old briefcase hint at a murder. Peter Hogan (Tom Strong) and Steve Parkhouse (Milkman Murders) return to their unique science-fiction/mystery series! Collects issues #0-3 of the series.

104 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

SHAPER TP

Eric Heisserer (W), Felipe Massafera (A/Cover), and Wes Dzioba (C)

A galactic empire hunts a race of shape shifters that it believes will overthrow its rule. When an orphaned teenager discovers that he is one of the hunted -- a Shaper -- he must use his newfound abilities to save his people and fulfill the empire's prophecy of its own downfall. Collects issues #1-5.

120 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 4.

THIS DAMNED BAND #2

Paul Cornell (W), Tony Parker (A/Cover), and Lovern Kindzierski (C)

The band Motherfather is starting to wonder if maybe the whole "pretending to worship Satan" thing wasn't such a good idea -- especially after Satan himself comes around for a visit!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 2.

TOMB RAIDER VOLUME 3: QUEEN OF SERPENTS TP

Rhianna Pratchett (W), Derlis Santacruz (P), Andy Owens (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Brenoch Adams (Cover)

organization threatens to kill this person for good! But Lara will not be alone, as Sam, Jonah, and Kaz join her on this rescue mission! Danger lurks behind every shadow -- can they make it in time to save a life they thought was lost? Collects issues #13-18 of the series.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

THE TOMORROWS #3

Curt Pires (W), Ian MacEwan (A/Cover), Pete Toms (C), and Dylan Todd (Cover)

A death meme delivered through a popular phone app. An army of children terrorizing the city. Tokyo is burning, and only the Tomorrows can stop it. Continuing the techno-thrilling pop-magical pedal-to-the-metal trip through a terrifying future!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 23.

USAGI YOJIMBO #148

Stan Sakai (W/A/Cover)

A one-armed samurai tells Usagi of his losing duel with an invincible warrior who severs the sword arm of his victims and wears their finger bones on a necklace. When the skilled, sadistic samurai comes to town, can the rabbit ronin defeat an unbeatable swordsman?

24 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 16.

THE USAGI YOJIMBO SAGA VOLUME 5 TP & LTD. ED. HC

Stan Sakai (W/A/Cover)

In this fifth definitive Usagi Yojimbo compilation, the rabbit ronin's friendship with retainer Tomoe Ame is spotlighted in the epic-length "Mother of Mountains," her origin "Tomoe's Story," and the poignant tea-ceremony tale "Chanoyu." Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #76-93, Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #1-3, and more!

552 pages, $24.99, in stores on Nov. 25 (Signed and numbered limited edition, $79.99.)

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 HC

Matt Burns (W), Peter Lee (A), and Joseph Lacroix (A)

Journey through an age of myth and legend, long before the Horde and the Alliance. This definitive tome reveals untold stories about the birth of the cosmos, the rise of ancient empires, and the forces that shaped Azeroth. Featuring original art, this is the first in a multipart series exploring the rich lore of the Warcraft universe, from the distant past to the modern era.

184 pages, $39.99, in stores on Nov. 4.

ZODIAC STARFORCE #2

Kevin Panetta (W), Paulina Ganucheau (A), and Kevin Wada (Cover)

They saved the world two years ago, but when a new, monstrous threat arises, can they put aside their differences and become a team again? Hopefully they can; otherwise team leader Emma, who's been infected by an evil magical force, is a goner! Will the Zodiac Starforce reunite and enter the dark realm of Nephos to save their captain, or will a fierce rivalry on the volleyball court tear them apart?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 30.











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