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ABE SAPIEN TP #9

LOST LIVES & OTHER STORIES

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Michael Avon Oeming (CA) Sebastian Fiumara

These six stories trace the history and prehistory of Abe Sapien's adventures, from his earliest days in the Bureau with Hellboy (as drawn by Kevin Nowlan) through the frog war, featuring an appearance by deceased homunculus Roger, to his current evolved form, when he's looking back on his life as a man in 1850s England. Collects the Abe Sapien one-shots #8, #15, #23, #27, and #30 and "Abe Sapien: Subconscious" from Dark Horse Presents (volume 3) #11.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERHERO GIRL HC EXPANDED ED

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A) Faith Erin Hicks (CA) Faith Erin Hicks

What if you can leap tall buildings and defeat alien monsters with your bare hands, but you buy your capes at secondhand stores and have a weakness for kittens? Cartoonist Faith Erin Hicks brings charming humor to the trials and tribulations of a young female superhero, battling monsters both supernatural and mundane in an all-too-ordinary world. •  The expanded edition collects the original comic, two new stories, and new art from creators including Tyler Crook, Ron Chan, Jake Wyatt, Paulina Ganucheau, and more! •  Foreword by Kurt Busiek! •  Eisner Award-winner for Best Publication for Kids!

ALIENS DEAD ORBIT #1

(W) James Stokoe (A) James Stokoe (CA) James Stokoe

After a horrific accident strikes a space station, an engineering officer must use all available tools-a timer, utility kit, and his wits-to survive an attack from the deadliest creature known to man. Orc Stain creator James Stokoe pens a thrilling and claustrophobic Aliens story: Dead Orbit!

ALIENS DEFIANCE #12

(W) Brian Wood (A) Stephen Thompson (CA) Stephanie Hans

After her return to Earth, Zula Hendricks fully expects to answer for her defiance. But instead of military tribunals, what she experiences is a chilling look into the future of warfare, courtesy of Weyland-Yutani's R&D labs. Her mission may not be over just yet.

ANGEL SEASON 11 #4

MAIN FISCHER CVR

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

First-arc finale of Angel Season 11! Angel is caught facing an unrelenting Illyria of the past, an unrelenting Illyria of the future, and an impending volcanic eruption. For him to save an entire race of demons, satisfy both Illyrias, and get himself and Fred back to the future, he will have to convince at least one of the goddesses to trust someone other than themselves-specifically, him!

ANGEL SEASON 11 #4

VAR DEKAL CVR

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

First-arc finale of Angel Season 11! Angel is caught facing an unrelenting Illyria of the past, an unrelenting Illyria of the future, and an impending volcanic eruption. For him to save an entire race of demons, satisfy both Illyrias, and get himself and Fred back to the future, he will have to convince at least one of the goddesses to trust someone other than themselves-specifically, him!

BALTIMORE THE RED KINGDOM #3

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

Baltimore's team fight their way into the Vatican as the Red King prepares for his coronation day.

BLACK HAMMER #8

ORMSTON MAIN

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dean Ormston (CA) Dean Ormston

There's something unusual about the sleepy farming community of Rockwood: it's now the home of Spiral City's mysteriously vanished superheroes. But not by choice: they were banished to the town after a battle with the Anti-God, and now they're stuck within its boundaries. Lately, a new arrival in town has started asking questions, and she's discovering that its superpowered residents aren't the only strange thing about Rockwood . . .

BLACK HAMMER #8

LEMIRE VAR

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dean Ormston (CA) Jeff Lemire

There's something unusual about the sleepy farming community of Rockwood: it's now the home of Spiral City's mysteriously vanished superheroes. But not by choice: they were banished to the town after a battle with the Anti-God, and now they're stuck within its boundaries. Lately, a new arrival in town has started asking questions, and she's discovering that its superpowered residents aren't the only strange thing about Rockwood . . .

BTVS SEASON 11 #6

MAIN MORRIS CVR

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Rebekah Isaacs (CA) Steve Morris

Life in the Safe Zone internment camp is not improving, and Buffy's status as a peacekeeper has made her a target of the other inmates-but just what are they afraid she might do? Perhaps discover something more sinister going on within the Safe Zone's impenetrable walls? Stakes are raised in Season 11!

BTVS SEASON 11 #6

VAR ISAACS CVR

(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Rebekah Isaacs (CA) Rebekah Isaacs

Life in the Safe Zone internment camp is not improving, and Buffy's status as a peacekeeper has made her a target of the other inmates-but just what are they afraid she might do? Perhaps discover something more sinister going on within the Safe Zone's impenetrable walls? Stakes are raised in Season 11!

BUFFY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS PARENTAL PARASITE TP

(W) Kel McDonald (A) Yishan Li (CA) Scott Fischer

Buffy struggles to deal with her mom Joyce's newfound interest in spending time with her. Balancing that with her schoolwork, her friends, and her regular vampire-slaying duties is a challenge. However, when Joyce becomes hypnotized by a childlike demon that craves motherly care, Buffy experiences a new kind of sibling rivalry-except in Buffy's case, her "sibling" is actually a monster!

CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES #4

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

Marlton, Misty, Russman, and Stuhlinger think they've found a moment's peace, but the approaching horde of zombies is about to destroy that. Faced with the decision of fight or flight, the crew argues and splits up. When Maxis's emergency security measures are activated, will it be every man for himself?

DARK HORSE PRESENTS #33

(W) Ron Randall (A) Carla Speed McNeil (CA) Shannon Wheeler

Mercy St. Clair returns to DHP this month with Ron Randall's Trekker: The Volstock Payoff! Paul Levitz and Tim Hamilton's Brooklyn Blood concludes! Plus, Ryan Browne contributes the hilarious one-shot There's a Gorilla on the Cover! Carla Speed McNeil's Finder, Jim Alexander and Will Pickering's Savant, and Shannon Wheeler's Too Much Coffee Man round out this issue.

DEAD INSIDE #5 (OF 5)

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

What started as a simple murder investigation ended in a prison riot. But it's not quite over yet-Detective Caruso is betting that if she can get a little closer to the case, she'll be able to find the missing piece that pulls it all together. But in this case, getting closer means hostage negotiation with an armed convict.

DEPT H #13

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

The love of Mia's life, Alain, is desperately trying to maintain contact with her and the rest of the surviving crew trapped in the Dept. H base. With six miles of ocean between him and the woman he loves, will he be able to help her fight bloodthirsty sea creatures, including psychic jellyfish?

EC ARCHIVES CRIME SUSPENSTORIES HC #3

(W) Johnny Craig (A) Johnny Craig (CA) Johnny Craig

Jolting tales of criminals, capers, and tension! Collecting issues #13-18 of Crime SuspenStories from the twisted artistic talents of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Bill Gaines, Jack Kamen, Sid Check, Al Williamson, Fred Peters, Graham Ingels, George Evans, Joe Orlando, and more. Featuring a foreword by David Del Valle.

ELFQUEST FINAL QUEST TP #3

(W) Wendy Pini (A) Wendy Pini (CA) Wendy Pini

The late Angrif Djun's destructive fleet looms closer, seeking to wreak havoc on the elves and any humans that stand in their defense. Rayek, influenced by the dark, dangerous spirit of Winnowill, fights for control of his very nature. And the Wolfriders try to track down their chief, whose own spirit hangs in the balance. Collects issues #13-18.

EMPOWERED SOLDIER OF LOVE #3

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

As the very fabric of reality itself unravels around them in a frighteningly literal "storm of burning passion," can a desperate Empowered and Ninjette stop the embittered, disillusioned, and out-of-control Soldier of Love from using her supercharged "magical-girl" powers to eradicate the entire concept of love from their city?

EMPOWERED TP #10

(W) Adam Warren (A) Adam Warren (CA) Adam Warren

Costumed crimefighter Empowered, delighted by her long-delayed promotion to full-time membership in the Superhomeys, enjoys a suprasocial-media "victory lap." But will her newfound satisfaction survive the challenges of obnoxious "white knights," disturbing cryoprison visits, alarming alien medical scans and-worst of all-the revelation of a lover's dark secret?

ESSENTIAL KURTZMAN HC #1

JUNGLE BOOK LTD ED

(W) Harvey Kurtzman (A) Harvey Kurtzman (CA) Harvey Kurtzman

  Harvey Kurtzman's Jungle Book (ranked #26 on The Comics Journal's Top 100 Comics) is an early masterpiece of graphic storytelling. This edition is limited to 175 copies, slipcased, and includes a rare Harvey Kurtzman signature on a canceled check on a special tip-in plate. Introduction by Gilbert Shelton, essay by Denis Kitchen, and afterword by Pete Poplaski and R. Crumb! •  Includes a rare tipped-in signature from Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993). •  Custom cloth slipcase, edition limited to 175 copies worldwide.

FATE ZERO TP #5

(W) Shinjiro (A) Shinjiro (CA) Shinjiro

Two desperate hunts stalk the dark woods that shroud Einzbern Castle, as Lancer and Saber confront the hideous sorcery of Caster, incarnation of the fiendish Gilles de Rais, while Irisviel follows Maiya in search of the master magician Kirei. Is mage killer Kiritsugu risking both his wife and his mistress in a cold-blooded scheme to assassinate Kirei . . . ?

GOON LIBRARY HC #5

(W) Eric Powell (A) Eric Powell (CA) Eric Powell

What's left of the Zombie Priest's race of witches come after the Goon, forcing him to face his nightmares or lose his town! The witch coven believe that control of Goon's town will soon be in their grasp and his tragic soul will contribute to the curse that increases their power. But has their plot destroyed the Goon or created a monster too savage for them to withstand? This library edition collects The Goon Volumes 13-15 and The Goon Noir.

HALO LIBRARY ED HC #2

(W) Brian Reed (A) Marco Castiello (CA) Jean-Sebastien Rossbach

One of the most popular video game franchises ever receives another deluxe hardcover! In this volume, follow the UNSC Spartans as they attempt to halt Dr. Catherine Halsey and Jul 'Mdama's pursuit of the Janus Key-the fate of the entire galaxy depends on them! This volume collects Halo: Escalation #13-24 and features a cover gallery, annotations, and behind-the-scenes extras! •  The conclusion of Escalation in a deluxe, oversized hardcover! •  Features exclusive annotations!   •  Includes a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes extras!

HARROW COUNTY #22

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Tyler Crook (CA) Tyler Crook

When another magical force starts flexing its power in Harrow County, Emmy is surprised to learn that one of her oldest friends may be turning against her. While Emmy has been focused on dealing with threats from the outside world, perhaps a much bigger problem has been brewing at home.