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UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP #1

APOCALYPSE SUITE

(W) Gerard Way (A) Gabriel Bá (CA) na

In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who'd previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, "To save the world."  These seven children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers. Their first adventure at the age of ten pits them against an erratic and deadly Eiffel Tower, piloted by the fearsome zombie-robot Gustave Eiffel. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again.  * This volume collects the first six-issue series, as well as out-of-print short stories, and an expanded sketchbook section featuring work by Bá, Jean, and Way.

UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP #2

DALLAS

(W) Gerard Way (A) Gabriel Bá (CA) Gabriel Bá

The team is despondent following the near apocalypse created by one of their own and the death of their beloved mentor Pogo. So it's a great time for another catastrophic event to rouse the team into action. Trouble is-each member of the team is distracted by some very real problems of their own. The White Violin is bedridden due to an unfortunate blow to the head. Rumor has lost her voice-the source of her power. Spaceboy has eaten himself into a near-catatonic state, while Number Five dives into some shady dealings at the dog track and The Kraken starts looking at his littlest brother as the key to unraveling a mysterious series of massacres . . . all leading to a blood-drenched face-off with maniacal assassins, and a plot to kill JFK! o The first volume of The Umbrella Academy has sold over 45,000 copies! o "It's the X-Men for cool people." -Grant Morrison (All Star Superman) o 2009 Eisner Award nominees Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá-Best Graphic Album (The Umbrella Academy Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite) Gabriel Bá-Best Cover Artist, Best Penciller/Inker James Jean-Best Cover Artist Dave Stewart-Best Coloring

USAGI YOJIMBO #7 (OF 7)

THE HIDDEN

(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai (CA) Stan Sakai

The stunning conclusion to Stan Sakai's "Hidden" arc! Usagi and Inspector Ishida uncover the truth just as the Shogunate agents attack. Trapped by flames and assassins, not only are the pair's lives in danger, but the secret they've just discovered may vanish with them, as a raging fire threatens to annihilate city-destroying everything and everyone within it.  

USAGI YOJIMBO SAGA TP #1

(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai (CA) Stan Sakai

Celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of Stan Sakai's beloved rabbit ronin, Dark Horse proudly presents Miyamoto Usagi's epic trek along the warrior's path in a new series of deluxe compilations, beginning with over 600 pages of Usagi's essential adventures. Collects Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 2 #1-#16 and Vol. 3 #1-#6! o Stan Sakai's series gets the deluxe treatment from Dark Horse! o Over 600 pages of samurai action and adventure! o Full-color cover gallery! o Usagi Yojimbo has won multiple awards and been published all over the world! o Also available in a limited hardcover of 900 signed copies.  

USAGI YOJIMBO SAGA TP #3

(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai (CA) Stan Sakai

In this third volume of the definitive Usagi Yojimbo compilations, Usagi faces a new foe who wears a demon mask, the Eisner-winning "Grasscutter" story line receives a sequel, pickpocket Kitsune's history is revealed, Sasuké the Demon Queller makes his debut, and Usagi faces a terrifying new foe who wears a demon mask! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Books 14-16.

USAGI YOJIMBO SAGA TP #4

(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai (CA) Stan Sakai

Miyamoto Usagi's past returns as he fights alongside his former teacher and struggles with the knowledge that his traveling companion Jotaro is his son! The Neko ninja and fan-favorite character Sasuké the Demon Queller reappear, and a manga classic is paid tribute in "Lone Goat and Kid"! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume Three #53-#75!

USAGI YOJIMBO SAGA TP #5

(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai (CA) Stan Sakai

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!

WAR BEARS #2 (OF 3)

(W) Margaret Atwood (A) Ken Steacy (CA) Ken Steacy

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Handmaid's Tale, comes this historical fiction graphic novel tracing the Golden Age of comic books. Al Zurakowski is living his dream to be a cartoonist, working on his own creation Oursonette, but the demands of his publisher is starting to take a toll. Add tough news regarding his brother fighting the war in Europe, and the weight of the world is proving difficult for Al. That said, his real life struggles prove to translate well to fuel his creative endeavors.  

WHISPERING DARK #1

(W) Christofer Emgard (A) Tomas Aira (CA) Tomas Aira

An Army pilot confronts a supernatural horror in this thriller in the tradition of Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness and Coppola's Apocalypse Now! Hannah Vance believed her faith in God could survive anything. But when her helicopter is shot down behind enemy lines, she will fight and kill on an ever more savage battlefield, desperate for a way home. On the horizon, an evil waits for her-and freedom, of a sort. o Emgård was a writer on Battlefield 1 and Star Wars Battlefront II! o Aira was an artist on War Stories and Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath!

WITCHER ADULT COLORING BOOK TP

(W) Christos Gage (A) Dan Jackson Rebekah Isaacs (CA) Rebekah Issacs

Journey along with Geralt, Ciri, Triss, Yennefer, Roach, Shani, and all of your favorite Witcher characters in a variety of fantastic settings . . . all inspired by the hit video game franchise with The Witcher Adult Coloring Book. Featuring uniquely designed and highly detailed black-and-white illustrations inspired by the games; this compilation of exquisitely crafted images is a must-have for Witcher fans worldwide!

WORLD OF WARCRAFT CHRONICLE HC #1

(W) Matt Burns (A) Peter Lee (CA) Joseph LaCroix

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.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT CHRONICLE HC #2

(W) Matt Burns (A) Alex Horley (CA) Peter Lee

Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are thrilled to present the next installment of the wildly popular World of Warcraft Chronicle series. Volume 2 will reveal more sought-after details about the game universe's history and mythology. Showcasing lush, all-new artwork from fan favorites such as Peter Lee, Joseph Lacroix, and Alex Horley, this tome is sure to please all fans-casual and collector alike.

WRECK IT RALPH 2 RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET HC CLICK START

(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Amy Mebberson

  A choose-your-own-adventure-style prequel to Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-it Ralph 2, takes Ralph and BFF Vanellope von Schweetz on a journey through the internet with you in the lead! Then, in a bonus 8-page short sequel to the film, Vanellope explores the wonders of OhMyDisney.com. o Two stories, set before and after the events of the feature film!