Dark Horse September 2023 Solicitations

Dark Horse September 2023 Solicitations

Common abbreviations

  • TP/TPB: Trade Paperback
  • SC: Softcover (like a TPB)
  • HC: Hardcover
  • FC: Full Color
  • DM: Direct Market. This refers primarily to comic book stores or online shops that order via the same means as a comic book store (primarily Diamond or Lunar). Places like Amazon or Barnes and Noble will generally NOT have these variants.
  • FOC: Final Order Cutoff – The time an order has to be submitted by the vendor. Also when you need to get your order in by at TalesofWonder for preorders.
  • RES: Resolicit – A new listing for a product that was previously solicited in PREVIEWS or New to Order, and which is being listed anew since the original Solicitation was cancelled either by the vendor or by Diamond.
  • O/A: Offered Again – This designates an item that has been previously solicited and released, but is being solicited again.

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PAPER SHORTAGES, PRINTER JAMS, AND SHIPPING CONFLICTS.

Hardcovers

Thalamus: The Art of Dave McKean Slipcased Set

Author Dave McKean
Hardcover
$149.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 608 Pages | 978-1-5067-2486-7
| Rated T
FOC Aug 28, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Dark Horse Books proudly presents this two-volume hardcover artbook collection showcasing the work of the legendary artist Dave McKean, who has created some of the most iconic images in modern comics, literature, film, and music.

Featuring his visually-stunning work from Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Mirrormask, Arkham Asylum, Cages, Black Dog, Raptor, and so much more, as well as artwork featured in prose publications, film, music, and never-before-seen bonus material with commentary by Dave McKean.

This deluxe two-volume set is collected into a gorgeous slipcase featuring original artwork by McKean, also including a satin ribbon marker in each volume, and a foreword by David Boyd Haycock.

Madman Library Edition Volume 5

Author Michael Allred
Illustrated by Laura Allred
Hardcover
$99.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 504 Pages | 978-1-5067-3005-9
| Rated T
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

The Madman comics universe continues with over 490 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred and friends in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more!

Volume 5 collects and continues the hit Madman library edition series, collecting rare and early work such as It Girl and the Atomics, Dead Air, The Everyman, Crash Metro and the Star Squad as well as the limited series Dark Horse Extra: Madman.

This essential omnibus is perfect for all Madman and Allred fans alike featuring superhero team antics, music pop culture, and just plain ol’ zany, sci fi fun!

Featuring brand-new colors for Dead Air!

This six-volume Madman universe omnibus library edition series collects all of Allred’s award-winning Madman universe (a.k.a. the “Madmaniverse”) stories in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan!

Hellboy in Love

Author Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden
Illustrated by Matt Smith, Dave Stewart, Clem Robins
Hardcover
$24.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 136 Pages | 978-1-5067-3309-8
| Rated T
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Ghosts, ghouls…girlfriends?

Love blooms between Hellboy and archaeologist Anastasia Bransfield—when they aren’t busy chasing goblins through the UK, fighting shadow ghosts in Turkey, and investigating film sets haunted by unsettled spirits in India, that is!

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is joined by cowriter Christopher Golden and artist Matt Smith, featuring the colors of Chris O’Halloran, for a story of occult adventure and unlikely romance.

This volume collects three stories of Hellboy and Anastasia’s misadventures, plus bonus material!

Collects Hellboy in Love #1-#5 and bonus material.

Hairball

Author Matt Kindt
Illustrated by Tyler Jenkins, Hilary Jenkins
Hardcover
$29.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 152 Pages | 978-1-5067-3461-3
| Rated T
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

A brand-new supernatural nightmare that’s Junji Ito meets Hayao Miyazaki from the Eisner-nominated creators of Fear Case and Apache Delivery Service.

A young girl with a black cat begins to suspect the innocuous beast is behind all her troubles: her parents’ fighting, family plagues, and innumerable supernatural horrors. As she tries her best to rid herself of this creature, she discovers that maybe the cat is not evil after all and a greater terror may be behind these horrific events harming her life.

Collects Hairball #1–#4 in a deluxe, hardcover die-cut format featuring faux cat fur. Hairball is the latest release from Flux House Books, a new boutique imprint that will feature the writing (and sometimes) art of acclaimed comics creator Matt Kindt, with crime, science fiction, horror, and humor stories, all told and presented in startling and untraditional ways.

Cain

Author Walter Hill, Mike Benson
Illustrated by Beni R. Lobel
Hardcover
$19.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 88 Pages | 978-1-5067-3754-6
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 28, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Cain tells the thrilling and mysterious neo-noir tale of a blind professional hitman, operating within a relentless underworld environment of criminal violence, sex, betrayal, and death.

Meet Cain, born blind, but with a unique ability to sense the world around him.

Raised from birth by rouge CIA agents, he’s grown into a borderline alcoholic and sex addict who travels the globe, living off the grid and taking out gangsters, deviants, and corrupt politicians—all while engaging in his own hedonistic pursuits as a hitman.

Berserk Deluxe Volume 14

Author Kentaro Miura
Illustrated by Kentaro Miura
Translated by Duane Johnson
Hardcover (Manga RTL)
$49.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Manga
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 21, 2023 | 536 Pages | 978-1-5067-4106-2
| Mature
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

The death of Berserk creator Kentaro Miura saddened the worlds of manga and anime, but his greatest creation lives on. Berserk Deluxe Edition Volume 14 collects the master’s final chapters of Berserk plus the Berserk Official Guidebook, the ultimate resource to Miura’s manga masterpiece.

Deep within the nightmare realm of Casca’s dreams, Schierke and Farnese battle endless horrors to reach the dark secret that has imprisoned Casca’s mind since the shattering events of the Invocation of Doom. But if they are successful and Casca reclaims her sanity, will she be able to face Guts the Black Swordsman and the harrowing memories of her gruesome ordeal he is sure to trigger?

Collects Berserk Volumes 40, 41, and Berserk Official Guidebook.

ElfQuest: Stargazer’s Hunt Complete Edition

Author Wendy Pini, Richard Pini
Illustrated by Sonny Strait, Nate Piekos
Hardcover
$29.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 21, 2023 | 208 Pages | 978-1-5067-4235-9
| Rated T
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

ElfQuest alumnus Sonny Strait returns at full force as artist and colorist, alongside storytellers Wendy and Richard Pini, with script, layouts, and an all new cover exclusive to this edition by Wendy Pini.

Longtime fans and new readers alike will not want to miss this special offering of Stargazer’s Hunt, released just in time to celebrate ElfQuest’s 10-year-anniversary with Dark Horse Comics!

When ElfQuest: The Final Quest concluded, it ended the hero’s journey of Cutter Kinseeker, chief of the Wolfriders. But that was only the start of a new adventure for Cutter’s “brother in all but blood,” Skywise.

Now the stargazer elf, who thought he knew everything about Cutter, discovers how mistaken he was. Skywise sets his sights on the cosmic horizon for answers, sending him on his own epic quest from the elves’ ancestral Star Home through uncharted space and back to the World of Two Moons. His star-spanning quest reveals interstellar majesty and the desolation of ruined worlds, but no answers to the gaps in his memory. Meanwhile Jink, the elf-daughter he left behind, returns to the ancestral home of the Wolfriders in the hope of finding a way to heal her father’s soul.

This special hardcover edition of Stargazer’s Hunt collects the entire miniseries in one volume, including brand new behind-the-scenes sketches and commentary.

Collects Elfquest: Stargazer’s Hunt volumes 1 and 2.

LEGO Space: 1978-1992

Author LEGO, Tim Johnson
Hardcover
$49.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 200 Pages | 978-1-5067-2518-5
| Kids to Adults
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF LEGO® SPACE!

An oversized full-color hardcover volume exploring the birth and early life of LEGO Space—the iconic toy line that inspired imagination and exploration the world over!

LEGO toys have sparked creativity and joy for generations, delighting families with each and every new connection. Now, LEGO Space: 1978–1992 explores the latter half of the twentieth century through the lens of LEGO Space—illuminating the brand’s own history alongside the popular culture and world events that helped to shape it.

This collection includes statistics and trivia for each set from across nearly two decades, fascinating insights of the LEGO Group as a company, and celebrations of the talented designers who helped to create each essential piece and kit.

This gorgeous chronicle is perfect for LEGO fans and builders of all ages, and will excite any reader with an interest in the fascinating history of the peerless and classic building toy!

Trade Paperbacks

Cartoonists Against Racism: The Secret Jewish War on Bigotry

Author Rafael Medoff, Craig Yoe
Illustrated by Bill Mauldin, Vaughn Shoemaker
Foreword by Susannah Heschel
Paperback
$19.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jan 02, 2024 | 152 Pages | 978-1-5067-3776-8
| Rated T
FOC Aug 28, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Horrific scenes of anti-Jewish violence in Europe filled the newsreels in American theaters in the 1930s and 1940s.

What could be done to make sure it didn’t happen in America? One Jewish organization hit upon a remarkable idea—to enlist some of America’s most beloved cartoonists to wage a war on bigotry.

Cartoonists Against Racism uncovers the secret campaign to create anti-racist comics and cartoons to flood America’s newspapers, classrooms, and union halls. Meet the artists and the work that was their ammunition in the battle for America’s soul.

The book showcases impactful anti-racism artwork from the era’s preeminent cartoonists, including multiple Pulitzer Prize winners Bill Mauldin and Vaughn Shoemaker; New Yorker cartoonists Carl Rose, Mischa Richter, and Frank Hanley; famed antiwar cartoonist Robert Osborn; Dave Berg of Mad magazine; renowned sports cartoonist Willard Mullin; noted labor cartoonist Bernard Seaman; comics artist Mac Raboy (Flash Gordon, Captain Marvel Jr.); and Eric Godal, who escaped from Nazi Germany and became a leading cartoonist in the American press and acclaimed artist Dick Dorgan.

Ask for Mercy Volume 2

Author Richard Starkings
Illustrated by Abigail Jill Harding
Paperback
$29.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Dec 05, 2023 | 312 Pages | 978-1-5067-4139-0
| Rated T
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

ASK FOR MERCY!

An exciting, ACTION-PACKED and ARTISTICALLY STUNNING horror story from award-winning ELEPHANTMEN and THE BEEF writer and creator RICHARD STARKINGS alongside PARLIAMENT OF ROOKS creator ABIGAIL JILL HARDING!

This volume collects Seasons Three and Four of the very first Comixology Originals series. There are MONSTERS in the world and the only people who can stop them are MONSTERS themselves! MERCY, RATMIR, and BUDGIE are adrift in time and must fight for the fate of the world of 2020 by confronting The Kroach and The Hybrid in 2023.

Collects the Comixology Originals series Ask For Mercy Season 3 and 4

All Eight Eyes

Author Steve Foxe
Illustrated by Piotr Kowalski
Paperback
$19.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 136 Pages | 978-1-5067-3465-1
| Rated T
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

In the forgotten corners of post-9/11 New York City, skittering shapes in the darkness prey on the people society leaves behind.

College dropout Vin Spencer floats through life in a drug-and-party-fueled haze, until one terrible night sweeps him into a drifter’s reckless war against the giant eight-legged horrors stalking the city.

Jaws meets Arachnophobia in a new vision of creature-feature terror from Eisner-nominated writer STEVE FOXE (Razorblades: The Horror Magazine) and dread-inspiring artist PIOTR KOWALSKI (Bloodborne)!

Collects issues #1–#4 of All Eight Eyes and features pinups by James Stokoe, Martin Simmonds, David Romero, and Trevor Henderson, along with a bonus sketchbook section.

Creepy Archives Volume 4

Author Archie Goodwin
Illustrated by Frank Frazetta, Johnny Craig, Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall
Paperback
$24.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 232 Pages | 978-1-5067-3616-7
| Rated T
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

For over two decades Creepy magazine presented some of the most gripping tales of terror, mayhem, and the supernatural ever told in graphic fiction, and was a showcase of the stellar work of comics legends Archie Goodwin, Frank Frazetta, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, and many more.

Long available only as expensive collectibles, Creepy Archives Volume 4 collects Creepy issues #16–#20 in a value-priced paperback edition and includes original letters pages, text features, and ads.

Oni Ronin

Author Kohei Nagamine
Illustrated by Tatsubi
Created by Mack Flavelle
Producer Manabu Seko, Keojimal
Paperback
$14.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 28, 2023 | 120 Pages | 978-1-5067-4191-8
| Rated T
FOC Aug 28, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Set in Japan during the Sengoku or “Warring States” period, Oni Ronin is a tale of cowardice, sacrifice, and redemption.

Combining historically accurate characters and locations with mythical kitsune and malevolent demons from Japanese folklore, Oni Ronin is the redemption story of the cowardly Sarobei, a samurai messenger who meets feudal lords, brave warriors, and heroic ghosts on his journey of self-discovery. Written by Mack Flavelle and Kohei Nagamine, with art by Tatsubi, and creative assistance from Maldoror, Manabu Seko, and Keojimal!

The EC Archives: Shock Suspenstories Volume 3

Author Carl Wessler
Illustrated by George Evans, Jack Kamen, Reed Crandall
Foreword by Brian Michael Bendis
Paperback
$19.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 21, 2023 | 216 Pages | 978-1-5067-3661-7
| Rated T
FOC Aug 14, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Now available in an affordable paperback edition, Shock Suspense Stories Volume 3 continues the fabled EC tradition of presenting the finest noir comics of the era.

These hard-as-nails tales of betrayal, larceny, and murder are the works of legendary creators Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, and more. Includes “Squeeze Play,” the only EC story illustrated solely by Frank Frazetta—who appears as the main character in the story! Collects Shock SuspenStories #13–#18 and features a foreword by comics superstar Brian Michael Bendis.

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Volume 6

Author Sumito Oowara
Illustrated by Sumito Oowara
Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian
Paperback
$14.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Manga
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 21, 2023 | 168 Pages | 978-1-5067-3796-6
| Rated T
FOC Aug 14, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Beyond the anime—the Eizouken storyline continues!

Eizouken returns to their very first short anime, Clutch That Machete With Strength!, planning to expand it into a full-length work! Mizusaki recalling the lessons she learned in her days as a child actress may provide one key to moving forward—but what about a creative challange they haven’t tackled seriously yet, voice acting? At the audition, the wily Sakurada wows with her rainbow range…but this voice acting genius is also Shibahama High’s most wanted swindler!

Innocent Omnibus Volume 1

Author Shin’ichi Sakamoto
Illustrated by Shin’ichi Sakamoto
Paperback
$29.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Manga
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 21, 2023 | 632 Pages | 978-1-5067-3824-6
| Mature
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Blood, death, and duty—the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear.

In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original manga series, Shin’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the “Gentleman of Paris,” who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France.

Born into a family of executioners, Charles-Henri Sanson must take up his father’s mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner—the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice.

Available in English for the first time and presented in a special omnibus edition collecting volumes 1-3 of the original Japanese manga series!

The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story (Anniversary Edition)

Author Vivek J. Tiwary
Illustrated by Andrew C. Robinson, Kyle Baker
Contributions by Steve Dutro
Paperback
$24.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | M Press
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 21, 2023 | 184 Pages | 978-1-5067-3946-5
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

The Fifth Beatle brings to life the true story of visionary Beatles manager Brian Epstein—the man who launched the Beatles to worldwide stardom. This new edition features a new cover and an expanded sketchbook section.

A visionary manager, Brian Epstein guided the Beatles from basement gigs to the top of the charts, while wrestling with personal demons in a world that wouldn’t accept him. The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, inspirational, and award-winning story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

This 10th Anniversary edition of the critically acclaimed, award-winning international bestseller features a new introduction by legendary music manager Kelly Curtis (Pearl Jam), an accompanying musical soundtrack/ playlist curated by writer Vivek J. Tiwary, and an expanded sketchbook section. Whether you’re discovering the Brian Epstein story for the first time or an old fan revisiting this groundbreaking graphic novel, now a part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives Permanent Collection, a splendid time is guaranteed for all.

Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1

Author Sfê R. Monster
Illustrated by Sarah Graley
Paperback
$19.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 21, 2023 | 232 Pages | 978-1-5067-4117-8
Age 8-12 years
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Collecting all three volumes of the very first graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics set in the world of Minecraft!

Tyler’s life is turned upside down when his family has to move far away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft! Tyler, Evan, Candace, Tobi, and Grace spend their days going on countless adventures together in the expansive block world, always on the lookout for a new challenge. Along the way monsters, pirates, bullies, and the dangers of the Nether will push them to the breaking point. But there is nothing these friends can’t overcome together!

Collects Minecraft Volumes 1–3 in one beautiful omnibus.

Birdking Volume 2

Author Daniel Freedman
Illustrated by CROM
Paperback
$19.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 14, 2023 | 152 Pages | 978-1-5067-2608-3
| Rated T
FOC Aug 14, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

From the creators of Raiders, Daniel Freedman and CROM, comes this second installment of the dark fantasy graphic novel of epic adventure and magic.

Bianca and Birdking continue their quest to reach Atlas, entering the domain of Hinnom, an insurmountable mountain range that is the birthplace of a dead dark empire and the battlefield in the war between the kingdoms of the North and South. Old friends, new allies, and scores of enemies await them there. No one has ever crossed Hinnom alive. But maybe Bianca and Birdking might just make it. Then again, maybe they won’t.

H.P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow Over Innsmouth (Manga)

Illustrated by Gou Tanabe
Translated by Zack Davisson
Adapted by Gou Tanabe
Paperback
$29.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Manga
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 14, 2023 | 450 Pages | 978-1-5067-3603-7
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 14, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

A new manga adaptation of the only H.P. Lovecraft story published as a book during his lifetime, by modern horror master Gou Tanabe!

In the winter of 1927-28, the isolated coastal settlement of Innsmouth, Massachusetts was assaulted by U.S. government agents—its waterfront burned and dynamited, its people taken away to internment camps.

Yet that was neither the beginning nor the end of the horror uncovered by a young antiquarian who traveled to Innsmouth in search of rumors from the town’s dead past, only to find them still very much alive…and find truths lying under water deeper and colder than any earthly grave!

This book includes a tip-in title page in silver ink and 12 pages in full color!

“I love H.P. Lovecraft…It would be great to adapt him as a serialized manga, but I actually saw Gou Tanabe create a great adaption of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories. Afterwards, I ended up not doing it because I thought I wouldn’t be as good as Gou’s version.”—Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Venus in the Blind Spot)

B.P.R.D. Omnibus Volume 8

Author Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Chris Roberson
Illustrated by James Harren, Mike Norton
Paperback
$29.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 416 Pages | 978-1-5067-2956-5
| Rated T
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

The B.P.R.D. continues to lead the defense against the apocalyptic Ogdru Hem from Japan to America, as the team splits up and Kate is possessed.

Howards and a team of agents find themselves attempting to liberate a small town that holds secrets from Howard’s Hyperborean past.
Elsewhere, B.P.R.D. field agent Ashley Strode attempts to purge a demon from a 100-year-old exorcist, setting her on a path to battling a demon who is kidnapping and eating children.

The World of Black Hammer Omnibus Volume 2

Author Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes
Illustrated by Matt Kindt, Ray Fawkes, Sharlene Kindt
Paperback
$29.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 296 Pages | 978-1-5067-3156-8
| Rated T
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

An expanded look at the past and future of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s Eisner Award–winning Black Hammer universe, with two complete series drawn by Wilfredo Torres and Matt Kindt!

Far in the future of Black Hammer, a collection of superheroes, inspired by the legendary heroes of Black Hammer Farm, must band together to save the planet from an authoritarian regime.

During the Golden Age of superheroes, an elite Air Force crew called the Black Hammer Squadron bands together to combat the Nazis, a host of occult threats, and their ultimate aerial warrior the Ghost Hunter.

Collects The Quantum Age and Black Hammer ’45 in an affordable omnibus format!

The Complete American Gods (Graphic Novel)

Author Neil Gaiman
Illustrated by P. Craig Russell, Scott Hampton, Colleen Doran, Glenn Fabry
Paperback
$59.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 712 Pages | 978-1-5067-3502-3
| Mature
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

The complete American Gods comic book series, adapted by comics legend P. Craig Russell from the New York Times bestselling and award–winning novel by writer Neil Gaiman, in an affordable paperback omnibus edition.

Shadow Moon, fresh out of jail, finds his wife dead, his life in shambles, and nowhere to turn. But a chance meeting with the mysterious Mr. Wednesday thrusts him into the center of a conflict between new and old gods, where the future of human and divine life is at stake.

The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula award–winning novel and hit Starz television series by NEIL GAIMAN is adapted as a graphic novel!

Collecting the complete American Gods comic book series, along with art process features, high res scans of original art, layouts, character designs, and bonus art by Becky Cloonan, Skottie Young, Fabio Moon, Dave McKean, and many more!

Collects American Gods: Shadows #1–#9, American Gods: My Ainsel #1–#9, and American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #1–#9.

Stephen McCranie’s Space Boy Volume 17

Author Stephen McCranie
Paperback
$12.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 256 Pages | 978-1-5067-3696-9
Age 8-12 years
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Phantoms of the past and dangers of the future!

Held captive within the First Contact Project, Amy remains haunted by memories of the homecoming dance.

During the day, she and Qiana continue to delve deeper into the mystery of Aleksander Lesnik, until a chance conversation with Dr. Kim leads Amy to a terrible realization.

Back in Kokomo, Amy’s friends continue their search for answers and encounter a group of truth seekers whose leader is dangerously close to uncovering Oliver’s secret.

And deep in space, Oliver rockets ever closer to his goal, but if he’s so far out in the void, will Amy be enough to pull him back to humanity?

A relationship that spans the stars in the new volume of Stephen McCranie’s Space Boy!

Planeta Blu Volume 1: Rise of Agoo

Author Tem Blessed
Illustrated by Michael LaRiccia
Introduction by Van Jones
Paperback
$19.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Books
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 272 Pages | 978-1-5067-3728-7
Age 13-17 years
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

A group of inner-city youths suddenly gain the ability to speak with animals, and they must use that and other new superpowers to fight to save the world!

After Lares, her brother Angel, and their friends Tomé and Tyler gain magical abilities, they stumble upon a looming war. The animal kingdom is ramping up to save the earth — “Planeta Blu” — by taking on the global climate crisis by fighting pollution at the source. One billionaire oil tycoon has sinister machinations at work, but the globe’s animals and the young team of humans will need to work together if they want to have any chance at saving our world!

Written by activist and rapper Tem Blessed and illustrated by Xeric award-winning artist Michael LaRiccia, Planeta Blu is a story of courage, compassion, love, and sacrifice to make our world a better home for all living beings.

Originally created through a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Dark Horse edition features an introduction by Van Jones, along with brand-new cover art and extra sketch book pages and pinups.

Hellsing Volume 1 (Second Edition)

Author Kohta Hirano
Illustrated by Kohta Hirano
Translated by Duane Johnson
Paperback
$14.99 US
Dark Horse Comics | Dark Horse Manga
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 208 Pages | 978-1-5067-3850-5
| Mature
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Kohta Hirano’s Hellsing returns in a new edition with revised translation and new graphic design.

The manga that spawned the worldwide hit anime, Hellsing blends gothic horror, violent action, and dark humor in a bloody brew that has fired the imagination of fans everywhere!

With supernatural horrors haunting the streets and preying upon humanity, the shadowy Hellsing Organization fights back against hell’s minions. Hellsing’s secret weapon? Alucard, a vampire lord of immense power, specially trained and equipped to destroy the undead. But vast evil forces are on the march, and even the agents of Hellsing may not be able to stem the black tide that threatens to engulf England . . . and all humanity!

Single Issues

Savage Squad 6 #4 (Dalts Dalton)

Part of Savage Squad
Comic Script by Brockton McKinney, Robert Venditti
Illustrated by Dalts Dalton
Cover Design or Artwork by Dalts Dalton
Colorist Geraldo Fiho
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Oct 25, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801079400411
| Rated T+
FOC Sep 25, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

They’ve killed her team. They’ve hunted her through the night. Now one Savage stands alone against the monstrous force of nature that tore through her whole world. And she’s got a entire jeep filled with ways to make them pay. Savage Squad 6 reaches its explosive conclusion!

From writers Robert Venditti (Superman ’78, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps) and Brockton McKinney (Jenny Zero)!

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #9 (Cvr A) (Fico Ossio)

Part of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories
Comic Script by Michael Moreci
Illustrated by Nick Brokenshire
Cover Design or Artwork by Fico Ossio
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 27, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156800951400911
| Kids to Adults
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos arrives on the crime ridden world of Bevana, on a mission that could be the key to ending the Clone Wars. But it turns out the defector he’s tracking has more than Dooku’s secrets, he’s also made off with a sizeable amount of the count’s fortune! Now Vos finds himself in a lethal race against time with the deadliest bounty hunter in the Galaxy, Cad Bane!

Black Hammer: The End #2 (CVR A) (Malachi Ward)

Part of Black Hammer: The End
Comic Script by Jeff Lemire
Illustrated by Malachi Ward
Cover Design or Artwork by Malachi Ward
Colorist Malachi Ward
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 27, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801097800211
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Family turmoil takes a toll on Black Hammer Farm as Lucy and Rose go head-to-head over their family legacy while at the same time multi-dimensional conflicts emerge that may pull our heroes out of limbo.

Black Hammer: The End is the next era of the Black Hammer Universe; a six-issue event series by Jeff Lemire and Malachi Ward that pulls the Black Hammer world into crisis.

Subgenre #1 (CVR A) (Wilfredo Torres)

Part of Subgenre
Comic Script by Matt Kindt
Illustrated by Wilfredo Torres
Cover Design or Artwork by Wilfredo Torres
Colorist Bill Crabtree
Comic Book
$7.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 27, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801111100111
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

From the New York Times bestselling creators of BANG! comes a mind-bending, multi-dimensional murder mystery presented in a pulp magazine-sized format!

A man is living two lives. He is a private detective in a dystopian cyberpunk future trying to solve a triple murder. But when he falls asleep—he wakes up as a wandering adventurer in a barbaric fantasy world where magic exists. Is he two separate people? Or is he a third person that has undergone a psychotic split? He jumps back and forth from sword-wielding barbarian to jaded private eye trying to solve the brutal crime. But the bigger question is, can he merge these realities without losing himself?

Subgenre is the latest release from Flux House Books, a new boutique imprint that will feature the writing (and sometimes) art of acclaimed comics creator Matt Kindt, with crime, science fiction, horror, and humor stories, all told and presented in startling and untraditional ways.

The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos #4 (CVR A) (Nick Robles)

Part of The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos
Comic Script by James IV Tynion, Tate Brombal
Illustrated by Isaac Goodhart
Cover Design or Artwork by Nick Robles
Colorist Miquel Muerto
Comic Book
$4.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 20, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801073200411
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Christopher, Dracula Boy, and the rest of our teenaged monster team are rescued by a mysterious sewn-up giant and teleported to safety, but the group is split on how to go back to normal in a world of monster hunters who want them dead.

• Originally a Substack series.

The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #3 (Tyler Crook)

Part of The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child
Comic Script by Tyler Crook
Illustrated by Tyler Crook
Cover Design or Artwork by Tyler Crook
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 20, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801081700311
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 21, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

From Russ Manning award-winning and Eisner-nominated Harrow County co-creator Tyler Crook comes this supernatural fantasy about loss, power, and destiny.

As Howard’s past comes back to haunt and hunt him down; he and Lupe try their best to help the wolf beast in the woods from the vicious militia hot on her tracks.

The Witcher: Wild Animals #1 (CVR A) (Nataliia Rerekina)

Part of The Witcher: Wild Animals
Comic Script by Bartosz Sztybor
Illustrated by Nataliia Rerekina
Cover Design or Artwork by Nataliia Rerekina
Colorist Patricio Delpeche
Letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 20, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801110400111
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 14, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Evil wears many faces, as does justice. From land to sea, Geralt finds that where man and creature coexist, there is an unspoken rule—one where the skills of a witcher go beyond killing monsters.

• U.S. comics debut of Ukrainian artist Nataliia Rerekina, Silver Award winner of the Japan International Manga Award.

• Based on the hit games by CD Projekt Red!

Murder Inc.: Jagger Rose #5 (Michael Avon Oeming)

Part of Murder Inc.: Jagger Rose (Jinxworld)
Comic Script by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon Oeming
Cover Design or Artwork by Michael Avon Oeming
Colorist Taki Soma
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 13, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801075600511
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

From the creators of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling POWERS comes aa hard-boiled alternative history were the five organized crime families never gave up power and the entire world reels and reacts to everything they do. Master assassin for the Bonavese crime family Jagger Rose has risen fast through the ranks of her family, but her partner Valentine is being given a message that things are about to change…

For fans of the Murder Inc. series here comes a major major plot twist! Cocreated by Blue Book’s Michael Avon Oeming and award-winning graphic novelist Taki Soma!

Groo: In the Wild #3 (Sergio Aragones)

Part of Groo: In the Wild
Comic Script by Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier
Illustrated by Sergio Aragones
Cover Design or Artwork by Sergio Aragones
Colorist Carrie Strachan
Comic Book
$4.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 13, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801090900311
| Kids to Adults
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Without a kopin to his name—or a meal to his stomach—the thoughtless barbarian Groo is going to have to do the unthinkable if he wants to eat . . . Will he learn something new? Also features an original Rufferto strip—the real brains behind this comic!

Panya: The Mummy’s Curse #3 (Christopher Mitten)

Part of Panya: The Mummy’s Curse
Comic Script by Chris Roberson
Illustrated by Christopher Mitten
Cover Design or Artwork by Christopher Mitten
Colorist Michelle Madsen, Clem Robins
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 13, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801091600311
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Panya scours the world in search of the truth behind her visions of an ancient city, the secret of her mysterious powers, and the voice that whispers for her to seek the light. But to find answers, she may first have to venture into the darkness…

Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson are joined by artist Christopher Mitten and colorist Michelle Madsen for the third installment of Panya’s stor

Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow #1 (CVR A) (Stan Sakai)

Part of Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow
Comic Script by Stan Sakai
Illustrated by Stan Sakai
Cover Design or Artwork by Stan Sakai
Colorist HiFi Colour Design
Comic Book
$4.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 13, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801096100111
| Kids to Adults
FOC Aug 14, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Usagi and Yukichi are still in the snowy mountaintops of Northern Japan, following Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo story arc, “The Green Dragon.” They are led to the hut of a strange woman hermit who allows them to spend the night. Meanwhile, the maniacal Jei and his familiar, Keiko, are on Usagi’s trail when they stumble upon a bandit lair and subdue the band of cutthroats and thieves.
• A new story starring Usagi Yojimbo and the new character, his cousin, Yukichi!

• Follows directly after the story The Green Dragon.

From the World of Minor Threats: The Alternates #1 (CVR A) (Scott Hepburn)

Part of From the World of Minor Threats: The Alternates
Comic Script by Patton Oswalt, Tim Seeley, Jordan Blum
Illustrated by Christopher Mitten
Cover Design or Artwork by Scott Hepburn
Comic Book
$4.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 13, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801108100111
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Spinning out of the world of the hit Minor Threats superhero series by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and Scott Hepburn comes a new tale of costumed underdogs—featuring a support group for superheroes, struggling to reclaim their mediocre lives after tasting their true potential.

Mary the Multi-Monster! The Tripper! Crab Louie! Kid Curious! Persona! Formerly the offbeat b-list superheroes, The Alternates, who seemingly sacrificed themselves to stop an invasion from another dimension. Instead they were transported to a mirror reality where they lived complex lives in a more four-dimensional existence–expanding both their powers and consciousness. Five years later they’ve returned to Twilight City, struggling to reacclimate to their old lives in a traditional two-dimensional superhero world–in withdrawal from the vivid ones they left behind. When elements from this alternate reality turn up as a dangerous new street drug, some of the heroes band together to destroy it, while others succumb to its temptation.

Co-written by Hack/Slash’s Tim Seeley and featuring artwork by Christopher Mitten (Hellboy) and Tess Fowler (Kid Lobotomy)!

Saint John #1 (CVR A) (Dan Schkade)

Part of Saint John
Comic Script by Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner, Portland Gear
Illustrated by Dan Schkade
Cover Design or Artwork by Dan Schkade
Comic Book
$4.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 13, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801112800111
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Cynical Manhattan writer Tori Slate travels to Portland, Oregon, to track down the enigmatic Saint John—a masked man who roams the city doing good deeds for strangers, appearing at random and vanishing without a trace. Who is he? Why does he do it? And what is his seemingly supernatural connection to the City of Roses? Tori aims to put these questions to the man himself . . . unaware that the answers will change her life forever.

A distinctly PDX miniseries from Eisner-nominated cartoonist Dan Schkade (Lavender Jack, The Spirit) and Portland native creator Brennan Wagner (Grendel, Batman), produced with—and featuring the fashion of—Portland Gear.

• In a partnership with groundbreaking clothing brand, Portland Gear, Dark Horse Comics is proud to present the Rose City’s very own superhero, Saint John!

Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins #4 (CVR A) (Marc Aspinall)

Part of Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins
Comic Script by Jody Houser
Illustrated by Nil Vendrell Pallach
Cover Design or Artwork by Marc Aspinall
Colorist Dan Jackson
Letterer Nate Piekos
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 06, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801058900411
| Rated T
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

It’s a special time of year in Hawkins, Indiana, but especially for Merrill and Eugene, the owners of the two biggest pumpkin patches in town. After suspected sabotage, a confrontation between these rivals soon becomes a terrifying fight for their lives. Will they work together again or die bickering?

• The conclusion to the first Tales from Hawkins Anthology!

Killer Queens 2: Kings, Not Wings! #2 (Chris Ables)

Part of Killer Queens II
Comic Script by David Booher
Illustrated by Bradley Clayton
Cover Design or Artwork by Chris Ables
Colorist Harry Saxon
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 06, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801071800211
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

After witnessing a spectacular crash down at SPACE PRIDE, the Killer Queens get caught up in some juicy royal intrigue. A brutal monarch is chasing down his runaway heir to enforce an archaic law to clip the wings off any of his people. What the Queens don’t know is that this mission will hit close to home. Literally. Join the Galaxy’s sassiest assassins as they race an angry little alien Monkey to save this royal child and give conformity the middle finger…

Survival #5 (Tomm Coker)

Part of Survival
Comic Script by Sean Lewis
Illustrated by Bryndon Everett
Cover Design or Artwork by Tomm Coker
Colorist Natalie Barahona
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 06, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801072500511
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

While her dad takes to the skies, Emma, Danny, and Oak take off in pursuit of the mysterious voice coming through their radio. The final showdown between Rasul and the survivors comes to an explosive conclusion, the living fight the dead, and blood runs red under the midnight sun.

Tear Us Apart #1 (Alessandro Micelli)

Part of Tear Us Apart
Comic Script by Jay Baruchel
Illustrated by Alessandro Micelli
Cover Design or Artwork by Alessandro Micelli
Colorist Alessandro Micelli
Letterer Taylor Esposito
Comic Book
$4.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 06, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801080000111
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

Deep in the Canadian wilderness, a vicious cult, dedicated to an ideology of pain, trains children to become deadly assassins. In the midst of this world of cruelty, two teenagers break the cardinal rule—by falling in love. The only thing standing between them and happily ever after is an army of murderers with a taste for blood.

Barnstormers #3 (CVR B) (Foil) (Tula Lotay)

Part of Barnstormers
Comic Script by Scott Snyder
Illustrated by Tula Lotay
Cover Design or Artwork by Tula Lotay
Colorist Tula Lotay, Dee Cunniffe
Comic Book
$5.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 06, 2023 | 56 Pages | 76156801089300321
| Rated T+
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

A high-flying, WW1 adventure story that’s an intimate portrait of love and war—and a meditation on the dangerous level of trust required in both romance and aviation.

There’s nowhere left to run. With Hawk and Tillie at their absolute lowest, what will happen when they finally come face-to-face with the man tasked with putting an end to their high-flying adventures.

This Bonnie and Clyde romp brings together writer Scott Snyder (We Have Demons) and the breath-taking illustrations of Tula Lotay (Supreme: Blue Rose) — her longest sequential work to date.

Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny #1 (CVR A) (Eddie Nunez)

Part of Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny
Comic Script by Tim Seeley
Illustrated by Eddie Nunez
Cover Design or Artwork by Eddie Nunez
Colorist Brad Simpson
Comic Book
$3.99 US
Dark Horse Comics
0″W x 0″H x 0″D | 4 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Sep 06, 2023 | 32 Pages | 76156801107400111
| Rated T
FOC Aug 7, 2023 | Catalog July 2023

On the world of Eternia, a fragile balance exists between science and magic, a balance kept by the universe’s mightiest hero, He-Man! On a peaceful mission to the island nation of Anwat Gar, the royal Eternian caravan comes under attack by the minions of the evil Skeletor! And on the island itself, the nefarious Evil-Lyn sets in motion a plan that could lead to all-out war!

• A ”He-Man Year One” prequel to the hit Netflix series Masters of the Universe: Revelation!

• From superstar team of Tim Seeley and Eddie Nunez!

• Featuring Variant covers by Freddie Williams II and Javier Rodriguez!