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ALIENS DEFIANCE #10

(W) Brian Wood (A) Tony Brescini (CA) Stephanie Hans

An attack on the by space pirates leaves Zula, Davis, and Hollis on a barely functional ship. They now must return to Earth, where the Weyland-Yutani corporation is waiting and ready to put an end to their rogue

ALIENS LIFE AND DEATH TP

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Moritat (CA) David Palumbo

Barely escaping from a world overrun with Aliens, a squad of Colonial Marines discover that one of their number is still planetside-a prisoner in an Alien hive. It's time to man up, gear up, and head back to the Alien-infested planet. The marines leave no man or woman behind! Collects issues #1-#4.

ALIENS ORIGINAL COMICS SERIES HC #2

(W) Mark Verheiden (A) Denis Beauvais (CA) Sam Keith

Long before was even a glint in director David Fincher's eye, Dark Horse Comics was already crafting a terrifying post-Aliens continuity for Ripley, Hicks, and Newt. These are the original stories that took the comics market by storm in a prestige collection of the unabridged and unadulterated series. Collects #1-#4 and #1-#4.

ALIENS VS PREDATOR LIFE AND DEATH #3

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Brian Thies (CA) David Palumbo

The Alien hordes descend in a desperate attempt to repossess their fetus queen from the escaping Colonial Marines. Even with the help of the Predator clan, survival for the humans doesn't look likely. The birth of the queen means death to the squad!

ANGEL SEASON 11 #2

MAIN FISCHER CVR

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Geraldo Borges (CA) Scott Fischer

Having seen a terrible vision with connections to his past, Angel is taken back in time by the goddess Illyria and finds himself in Illyria's ancient past-by mistake. When she discovers when they are-in the middle of a battle between her past self and another god-Illyria's not ready to leave without attempting to change what had been . . .

ANGEL SEASON 11 #2

VAR DEKAL CVR

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Geraldo Borges (CA) Jeff Dekal

Having seen a terrible vision with connections to his past, Angel is taken back in time by the goddess Illyria and finds himself in Illyria's ancient past-by mistake. When she discovers when they are-in the middle of a battle between her past self and another god-Illyria's not ready to leave without attempting to change what had been . . .

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER TP #15

NORTH SOUTH PART 3

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Gurihiru (CA) Gurihiru

Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei arrive in the Southern Water Tribe amid protests against Gilak's imprisonment. While the leaders hold council to solidify Malina and Hakoda's unification plans, Gilak breaks free and leads a powerful rebellion! In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and distrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart.

BALTIMORE THE RED KINGDOM #1

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Peter Bergting (CA) Ben Stenbeck

Lord Baltimore is missing. The Red King - evil incarnate - is taking over the world. Baltimore's team has been driven apart, with some of them dying on the frontlines while others are in hiding. Since the day he set out for revenge on the vampire who killed his family, Baltimore's fight has gotten bigger than he'd ever imagined, but what role will he take as evil finally threatens to consume the world?

BLADE OF IMMORTAL OMNIBUS TP #2

(W) Roy Thomas; Moench (A) Chan Buscema (CA) Na

Rin continues her quest across Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manji-her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Ittö-ryü sword school tries to carve a path to Edo Castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way. The deadly Mugai-ryü has formed, though-with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! Collects volumes 4, 5, and 6.

BTVS SEASON 11 #0

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(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Georges Jeanty (CA) Georges Jeanty

Now living in the Safe Zone, Buffy, Willow, and Spike are making do while sharing space with so many other magical folk. Unfortunately, with natural enemies living together and low blood rations for the vampires, time will tell how safe things will remain in the "Safe" Zone . . .

BTVS SEASON 11 #4

MAIN MORRIS CVR

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Georges Jeanty (CA) Steve Morris

Now living in the Safe Zone, Buffy, Willow, and Spike are making do while sharing space with so many other magical folk. Unfortunately, with natural enemies living together and low blood rations for the vampires, time will tell how safe things will remain in the "Safe" Zone . . .

CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES #3

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

When an AI security system tries to destroy the Tranzit crew, Marlton must use his tech skills to outwit the digital defenses. Misty reminds him that he can't survive on his own: it's going to take more than know-how and smarts to get everyone out alive. The group decide to take a chance on escaping from the zombie-infested apocalyptic wasteland, not knowing if their desperate attempt will work or where it could take them.

CHIMICHANGA HC

SORROW OF WORLDS WORST FACE

(W) Eric Powell (A) Stephanie Buscema (CA) Stephanie Buscema

Joining artist Stephanie Buscema, Eric Powell returns to his all-ages creation, Chimichanga, the story of a bizarre monster and the little bearded girl who guides him through life in the sideshow. Now they've met another misfit-a boy so ugly he hides behind the world's longest bangs! He is hunted and on the run-can he find peace and even happiness at the carnival? Collects #1-#4.

CONAN OMNIBUS TP #2

CITY OF THIEVES

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Cary Nord (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner

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 THE SLAYER #8

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Sergio Fernandez Davila (CA) Admira Wijaya

Superstar writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, Uncanny X-Men) and artist Sergio Dávila (Red Sonja, Swords of Sorrow) continue their adaptation of "The Devil in Iron!" In his new position as chief of the Kozaks, Conan must parley with a fierce enemy lord, Jehungir Agha. But Agha wants the Cimmerian dead, so he's planning a lethal trap that begins with a beautiful woman . . .  

CONAN THE SLAYER TP #1

BLOOD IN HIS WAKE

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Sergio Fernandez Davila (CA) Lee Bermejo

Alone, on the brink of death, and with nothing but his sword, Conan of Cimmeria finds refuge in a camp of Kozaki raiders. As Conan's wounds heal, he gains acceptance into the clan . . . only to discover that mortal danger is closer than ever. Penned by Cullen Bunn () and with art by Sergio Dávila (), this volume collects issues #1-#6 of !

DARK HORSE PRESENTS #31

(W) Paul Levitz (A) Carla Speed McNeil (CA) Carla Speed McNeil

This month's Dark Horse Presents offering is an issue with plenty of exciting conclusions! Dean Haspiel's The Red Hook, Dan Jolley and John Nadeau's Murder Society, Francesco Francavilla's The Black Beetle, and Kaare Andrews, Troy Nixey, and Dave McCaig's The Black Sinister all come to a close. Continuing this month are Paul Levitz and Tim Hamilton's paranormal crime drama Brooklyn Blood and Carla Speed McNeil's aboriginal sci-fi Finder.

DEAD INSIDE #3 (OF 5)

(W) John Arcudi (A) Toni Fejzula (CA) Dave Johnson

Detective Linda Caruso has been focusing on the crime scene itself: a brutal murder inside the Mariposa County Jail. But as she keeps asking questions that no one wants to answer, she learns that what's been happening outside those heavily guarded walls is a crucial piece of the puzzle.

DEPT H #11

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Matt Kindt (CA) Matt Kindt

Mia knew there was a traitor in the Dept. H base when she descended to the bottom of the ocean to solve her father's murder. As the coincidences and accidents pile up, she can't deny that traitor is sabotaging her investigation. Now Mia's only chance at saving her own life, and the lives of her friends, is to solve the murder and figure out who among them is willing to die to keep their crime a secret.

EC ARCHIVES HAUNT OF FEAR HC #4

(W) Al Feldstein (A) Graham Ingles (CA) Graham Ingels

Delight in fright! This fourth volume of the EC Comics horror classic collects a gruesome medly of unforgettable frights! Featuring art from the legendary talents of Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, Graham Ingels, George Evans, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, and Reed Crandall, this volume collects #19-#24.

EMPOWERED SOLDIER OF LOVE #1

(W) Adam Warren (A) Karla Diaz (CA) Karla Diaz

Love is tearing apart costumed crimefighter Empowered's city, as the unearthly powers of an embittered "International Magical Girl of Mystery" covertly inflame the superheroic community's burning passions. But even if a befuddled Emp can puzzle out her shadowy foe's schemes, can she hope to prevail against the Soldier of Love?  

ETHER #4

(W) Matt Kindt (A) David Rubin (CA) David Rubin

Twelve-year-old Hazel loves spending summers at her grandmother's house. Granny's magical stories of adventure in the Ether are unlike the stories and fairy tales Hazel finds at the library. And then, one summer, Hazel gets a little too curious and discovers the source of those stories. When she falls through a well into a magical dimension, she learns that there's a dark side to the Ether that her Granny never told her about.

HELLBOY INTO THE SILENT SEA HC

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Gary Gianni (CA) Mike Mignola

Hellboy sets sail from the wreckage of a deserted island only to cross paths with a ghost ship. Taken captive by the phantom crew that plans to sell him to the circus, Hellboy is dragged along by a captain who will stop at nothing in pursuit of a powerful sea creature. Following the events of , Gary Gianni draws Hellboy in a brand-new graphic novel.

I AM A HERO OMNIBUS TP #3

(W) Kengo Hanazawa (A) Kengo Hanazawa (CA) Kengo Hanazawa

One quick, deadly bite could change everything for Hideo and young Hiromi as they head out of the forest they've been hiding in and return to civilization. They soon realize that populated areas-even shrines-are just as dangerous as the haunted woods they've left! Collects two original Japanese volumes into one huge Dark Horse edition! o Two volumes in one for $19.99! o A worldwide best-selling series-finally in English!

MANARA CARAVAGGIO HC #1

PALETTE AND SWORD

(W) Milo Manara (A) Milo Manara (CA) Milo Manara

Comics master Milo Manara returns to Dark Horse with his newest work, Volume 1: Chronicling the painter's early years in Rome and the pleasures and troubles he finds there, this seminal work is Manara's love letter to Caravaggio, one of the most revered and influential artists in history. o Translated and published in English for the first time!