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BLACKWOOD TP

(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Veronica Fish (CA) Veronica Fish

When four teenagers with haunted pasts enroll in Blackwood College-a school that trains students in the occult-their desire to enhance their supernatural abilities and bond with others is hampered by an undead dean's curse, ghosts in their dorm, a mischievous two-headed mummy-chimp, a plague of mutant insects, and the discovery of an ancient evil that forces our heroes to undergo a crash course in the occult for the sake of the world. Collects issues #1-#4 of the series, a bonus sketchbook section, pinups by Becky Cloonan, Tyler Crook, Stacey Lee, and Declan Shalvey & Jordie Bellaire! "Blackwood is like Harry Potter mixed with Deadly Class. It keeps all the supernatural elements and ups the danger factor considerably." -Horror Talk

BPRD HELL ON EARTH HC #1

(W) John Arcudi (A) Guy Davis (CA) Laurence Campbell

The plague of frogs has ended, but earth will never be the same, and the fractured B.P.R.D. struggles to battle dangerous monsters and humans alike, from a trailer-park cult to a Russian town ravaged by a zombie-like virus. Guy Davis's final B.P.R.D. story sets the stage for Tyler Crook's (Harrow County) backwoods-horror debut, as Liz Sherman hides from a world that she helped push toward armageddon, and Abe Sapien is shot down by a girl who's seen the world to come. This deluxe hardcover edition collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth volumes 1-3 plus an expanded sketchbook section.

BPRD HELL ON EARTH HC #4

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Laurence Campbell (CA) Laurence Campbell

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 Howards' hyperborean past. Elsewhere, B.P.R.D. field agent Ashley Strode attempts to purge a demon from a 100-year-old exorcist, utilizing a deadly rite that sends both of them into a spiritual hell and setting her on a path to battling a demon who is kidnapping and eating children. This hardcover edition collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth volumes 10-11, and 14, plus bonus material.

BTVS ADULT COLORING BOOK TP

(A) Karl Moline (CA) Karl Moline

Enter the world of the Slayer, the Chosen One who wields the skill to fight vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness . . . Favorite characters and moments from the beloved television series are represented in this delightful adult coloring book. Containing 45 black-and-white, detailed, and original illustrations, you can add color to Buffy and Co.-and, of course, all the Big Bads!

BTVS BIG BADS & MONSTERS ADULT COLORING BOOK TP

(A) Karl Moline (CA) Karl Moline

Demons, horror, and fantasy fill these original illustrations based on Joss Whedon's cult-classic television series. Inside this volume focused on their greatest foes, you'll find heroes Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles fighting to save the world from the likes of the Master, Angelus, Spike, Drusilla, and other supernatural beasts and beings. Features forty-five original black-and-white illustrations.

BTVS SEASON 12 TP THE RECKONING

(W) Christos Gage (A) Georges Jeanty (CA) Stephanie Hans

Angel brings news of an amassing evil force-Wolfram & Hart, a legion of demons, and Harth, vampire from the future-to Buffy and her crew. Realizing this fight will be more than they can handle alone, the gang travels to the future to recruit the Slayer, Fray-Harth's twin sister-and learn of their dismal fate should they fail in the ultimate battle with Harth and his legion. He is after the power of the Slayers . . . this is the reckoning . . . and it could be the end of Buffy, Fray, and all the Slayers, forever. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 12: The Reckoning #1-#4. "This reads like a stake through the heart for emotional punch. This is going to take some time to recover from. Beautifully heartbreaking!"-Sci-Fi Pulse

CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS III TP

(W) Larry Hama (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Benjamin Carre

In the new Cold War of the 2060s, an elite group of soldiers stages covert assassinations deep in hostile territory. Jacob Hendricks leads his team across a war-torn world transformed by technology. The Call of Duty: Black Ops III collection serves as a prequel to the successful video game. Collects issues #1-6.

CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES 2 #2

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Andres Ponce (CA) E.M Gist

Meet the brand-new cast of characters from this year's Call of Duty®: Zombies offering in this prequel! Tempted by the possibility of discovering an ancient depository of humanity's greatest secrets, a brilliant chemist with a troubled past travels across the globe in search of forbidden knowledge. Unfortunately, his past is coming too!

CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES TP

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Jonathan Wayshak (CA) Simon Bisley

Join Stuhlinger, Misty, Russman, and Marlton as they fight for survival against the undead horde. The Tranzit crew, last seen in the "Buried" map, are trapped on a deeply unstable and fractured future Earth. The Call of Duty®: Zombies miniseries delves into these characters' backstories, providing a crucial piece of the Zombies puzzle. See what happens between the maps as the Tranzit crew fights to escape Maxis' apocalyptic wasteland. Collects issues #1-#6.

CONAN AND THE JEWELS OF GWAHLUR HC

(W) P. Craig Russell (A) P. Craig Russell (CA) P. Craig Russell

  P. Craig Russell, the artist best known for adapting literary works to comics, applies his legendary talents to Conan in this adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The Jewels of Gwahlur," one of Conan's last adventures before becoming king. A young woman, having made a string of bad choices, finds herself the pawn of mercenaries-one of which is Conan of Cimmeria. As the former dancing girl poses as the dead oracle of a primitive cult, Conan puts his experience as a thief and a soldier together in pursuit of some of the most prized jewels in the world-the Teeth of Gwahlur! Featuring a sixteen-page sketchbook and an interview with Russell covering his career and creative process on this book, this handsome hardcover not only highlights one of fantasy art's greatest living talents, it shows once again that Howard's original Conan tales remain unsurpassed.

CONAN OMNIBUS TP #2

CITY OF THIEVES

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Cary Nord (CA) Tony Harris

Showcasing the conclusion of writer Kurt Busiek and artist Cary Nord's groundbreaking work on the series, plus the inaugurations of fan favorites Timothy Truman and Tomás Giorello, this volume includes adaptations of "The Tower of the Elephant," "The Hall of the Dead," and "Rogues in the House." o Special guest appearances by Michael Wm. Kaluta and Mike Mignola!

CONAN OMNIBUS TP #4

(W) Timothy Truman (A) Tomas Giorello (CA) Cary Nord

The Dark Horse Conan Omnibus series continues with more acclaimed dark fantasy tales of hot blood and cold steel, Including the adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Iron Shadows in the Moon" and the long-awaited return of Conan the Barbarian comics scribe Roy Thomas, in "Road of Kings." Collects Conan volume 9: Free Companions (Conan the Cimmerian #14, #16-21), Conan volume 10: Iron Shadows in the Moon (Conan the Cimmerian 22-25, Conan and the Mad King of Gaul, Conan: Weight of the Crown), Conan volume 11: Road of Kings (Conan: Road of Kings #1-6). Features the return to Conan by original Conan the Barbarian comics scribe Roy Thomas.

CONAN READER TP

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Ariel Olivetti

A vast hoard for the taking, collecting Conan one-shots, short stories, and miniseries from the finest creators in all of graphic fiction, including Kurt Busiek, P. Craig Russell, Fred Van Lente, Kelley Jones, Ariel Olivetti, Dave Stewart and many, many more. Nearly 700 pages of clashing swords, malefic wizardy, and forgotten kingdoms! Collects Conan and the Jewels of Gwahlur, Conan: Book of Thoth, Conan and the People of the Black Circle, Conan and the Songs of the Dead, Conan: The Blood-Stained Crown and Other Stories, and Conan: The Daughters of Midora and Other Stories. "Dark Horse can do no wrong when it comes to handling the Conan franchise."-Comics Bulletin

DEATH ORB #1

(W) Ryan Ferrier (A) Alejandro Aragon (CA) Alejandro Aragon

Rider, an axe-wielding wasteland survivor, carves a bloody path across a war-torn North America ruled over by the Lords, the mysterious Father, and their cult followers as he searches for his abducted wife and child. Information from one of Father's hired mercenaries could lead Rider to his family-if the Lords don't take him out first. o From the creator of D4VE and Marvel's Secret Wars: Battleworld. o Fast paced manga-style action in a Road Warrior setting.

DISNEY FROZEN BREAKING BOUNDARIES #3

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(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Kawaii Creative Studio (CA) Kawaii Creative Studio

Anna and Mari's search for the perfect job suddenly has them working to save the day when they delve into the mystery of missing cargo. Meanwhile, animals from the forest have found their way to the village! Elsa must find a way to work with the neighboring kingdom and return the animals back to their woodland home . . .

DISNEY FROZEN BREAKING BOUNDARIES #3

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(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Kawaii Creative Studio (CA) Stephen Thompson

Anna and Mari's search for the perfect job suddenly has them working to save the day when they delve into the mystery of missing cargo. Meanwhile, animals from the forest have found their way to the village! Elsa must find a way to work with the neighboring kingdom and return the animals back to their woodland home . . .

DISNEY PIXAR INCREDIBLES 2 HEROES AT HOME HC

(W) Liz Marsham (A) Nicoletta Baldari (CA) Nicoletta Baldari

While their mom and dad-Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl-are both taking on new and very different jobs, Dash and Violet are doing their best to help out! First, Dash and Violet become sudden and secret superheroes when they interrupt criminal activity on a routine grocery trip to pick up some essentials! Then, helping out at home, their efforts to keep up on their chores are unknowingly obstructed by the innocent mischief of their little brother, Jack-Jack! o Set during the events of Disney/PIXAR's The Incredibles 2! o Created especially for younger readers, enjoyable for all!

DRAGON AGE DECEPTION #1

(W) Nunzio Defilippis (A) Fernando Heinz Furukawa (CA) Sachin Teng

BioWare's bestselling fantasy franchise lives on in these canonical comics from Dark Horse! Olivia Pryde hasn't worked an honest day in years. Once an actress, she now lives by the con, and has come to Tevinter with a new target: Calix Qintara, the heir to a wealthy house. Once she approaches the young man, she quickly realizes that he is not exactly who he says he is-and she may be in too deep.   o The creative team from Dragon Age: Knight Errant returns! o Covers by Sachin Teng! "A great example of how Dark Horse has successfully continued the tales within the lavishly crafted world of BioWare's incredible fantasy epic series of games." -Bleeding Cool

DRAGON AGE HC THE CALLING DLX ED

(W) David Gaider (A) Stefano Martino (CA) Sarah Terry

After two hundred years of exile, King Maric has allowed the Grey Wardens to return to Ferelden. As soon as they arrive, they alert the King to a grim situation: one of their own has turned and fled to the Deep Roads, intending to join the horrific darkspawn dwelling there. Reluctantly leading the Wardens through the passages he traveled so many years before, the group chases after a deadly secret that will threaten to destroy not only the Grey Wardens, but the Kingdom above as well. The Calling is written by Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider and features twenty-four brand new illustrations by Stefano Martino, Álvaro Sarraseca, Andres Ponce, and Ricardo German Ponce Torres! This deluxe edition also features an intricately designed foil stamped hardcover! o The sequel to Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne!

EC ARCHIVES VAULT OF HORROR HC

(W) William M Gaines (A) Johnny Craig

Dark Horse Comics brings even more macabrely majestic stories from the Vault! This terrifying tome has been digitally recolored-using Marie Severin's original palette as a guide-and features stories drawn by all-star comic artists Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Joe Orlando, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, and George Evans! Collects Vault of Horror issues #36-#40.

EC ARCHIVES VAULT OF HORROR HC #3

(W) Bill Gaines (A) Johnny Craig (CA) Johnny Craig

The Vault of Horror Volume 3 comes to you courtesy of Dark Horse Comics! Presenting twenty-four terrifying tales illustrated by timeless talents-Johnny Craig, Joe Orlando, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, and George Evans-this terrorizing tome also features digitally remastered colors, based on the originals by Marie Severin! Collects The Vault of Horror issues #24-#29 in full color!  

EC ARCHIVES VAULT OF HORROR HC #1

(W) Al Feldstein (A) Johnny Craig (CA) Johnny Craig

The terrifying opening of the Vault of Horror! This ghastly grimoire collects issues #12-#17 of the classic horror series, including unforgettable stories from the all-star artistic lineup of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Bill Gaines, Johnny Craig, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. o Featuring a foreword by legendary horror writer R.L. Stine. "The (EC) material was ahead of it's time and just too sophisticated for the market as it existed." -Mark Evanier

EERIE ARCHIVES HC #25

(W) Victor De La Fuente (A) E.R. Cruz (CA) Sanjulian

Tales of gruesome horror, astonishing fantasy, and white-knuckle adventure from one of comics' most acclaimed magazines. Featuring stories by Victor de la Fuente, Don McGregor, E.R. Cruz, Budd Lewis, Val Mayerik, and others, Eerie Archives Volume 25 presents nearly 300 pages of chills and thrills in deluxe hardcover format.

EVE UNIVERSE ART OF NEW EDEN HC

(W) Ccp Games (A) Ccp Games (CA) Ccp Games

Revealing over a decade of images created during the development of EVE Online, DUST 514, and EVE: Valkyrie, this is the ultimate look at the most massive and dynamic universe in video games! Created in close collaboration with the developers behind each game, this gorgeous full-color hardcover immerses readers in New Eden through hundreds of stunning, never-before-seen pieces of art. With in-depth commentary by CCP throughout, this is a must-have for any fan of science fiction, video games, or jaw-dropping visuals!

GAMMA #2 (OF 4)

(W) Erick Freitas (A) Ulises Farinas (CA) Ulises Farinas

Dusty feels like he's on the top of the world, protecting the world as Red Guardian as well as being a world champion Monster League fighter. All that is lost when his own cockiness alienates those he desires most, and he faces his first loss at the hands of his rival, Dex. Now at his lowest, Dusty has to climb from the bottom, and somehow try to save face.