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DARK HORSE COMICS

2 SISTERS SUPER SPY HC

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

From the imagination of Matt Kindt, 2 Sisters is at once a fanciful World War II thriller full of codes, gadgets, and cyanide capsules and the heartbreaking story of Elle and Anna, whose shared past and secrets are dredged up when Elle is recruited into His Majesty's service as a covert agent!

ADVENTURES OF SUPERHERO GIRL HC

(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.

AKANEIRO HC

(W) Justin Aclin (A) Vasilis Lolos (CA) Shu Yan

From the brilliant imagination of video game auteur American McGee comes a dazzling reenvisioning of Red Riding Hood set in the wondrous world of Japanese folklore! A young woman torn between two cultures takes on an epic adventure battling devious yokai for the fate of her world! Collects the three-issue miniseries.

ALABASTER HC GRIMMER TALES

(W) Caitlin R. Kiernan (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Greg Ruth

Dancy Flammarion possesses a savvy awareness and a keen knife for the monsters that lurk in the shadows. She does the bidding of an unholy host, a legion of dark gods guiding her across America's southern wilds. And a blackbird's grim tales of her battles could be his only salvation from becoming dinner for a boxcar full of beastly hoboes. Collects Alabaster: Boxcar Tales #1-#13 from Dark Horse Presents.  

ALABASTER HC WOLVES

(W) Caitlin R. Kiernan (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Rachelle Rosenberg

Dancy Flammarion may look like a frail teenage girl, but her journey through the swamps and byways of the American South brings her into battle with werewolves, monsters, and grotesque secrets, armed only with a knife and a mission to destroy the deadly creatures that lurk in shadow. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

ALABASTER THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE BIRD HC

(W) Caitlin R. Kiernan (A) Daniel Warren Johnson (CA) Greg Ruth

A year after her death in a burning barn, Dancy Flammarion now finds herself in a hell of her own creation. A new evil haunts the sun-scorched back roads and ghost towns of the American South: murderous twins who command a legion of ghouls. Once again, she must face down demons, both those who walk the world unchallenged and those in her own shattered mind. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND HC

(W) Rod Espinosa (A) Rod Espinosa (CA) Rod Espinosa

The curious Alice follows a flustered white rabbit to a magical land of talking animals, evil queens, and enough riddles to strain any logically inclined brain. It's all here: a hookah-smoking caterpillar, a mad hatter, potions to drink, cookies to eat, and a Cheshire cat. Alice discovers that Wonderland may be a fascinating place to visit, but you don't want to live there . . .

ALIENS 30TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL COMICS SERIES HC #1

(W) Mark Verheiden (A) Mark A. Nelson (CA) Mark A. Nelson

For the thirtieth anniversary of Aliens, Dark Horse is releasing an oversized hardcover edition of the unabridged and unadulterated series! In 1988, Dark Horse's Aliens, with stunning art by Mark A. Nelson and a script by Mark Verheiden, took the comics market by storm . . . until the release of Alien3 forced the story to change. * First major comics work by Mark Verheiden, who went on to write The Mask, Timecop, Battlestar Galactica, Daredevil, and many other films and television shows.

ALIENS DEFIANCE TP #1

(W) Brian Wood (A) Tristan Jones (CA) Massimo Carnevale

In the aftermath of the intense battle against the Colonial Marines, Zula Hendricks and Davis have gone from being merely AWOL to full-blown traitors. As they drift into a quiet part of space to recover and regroup, new crew member Dr. Hollis discovers something in the medical bay that changes everything. Sometimes evil comes from within.

ALIENS DEFIANCE TP #2

(W) Brian Wood (A) Stephen Thompson (CA) Massimo Carnevale

Colonial Marine Private First Class Zula Hendricks is AWOL and on a mission to prove her mettle by eradicating the Alien species. She must battle with xenomorphs, fend off space pirates, and elude the insidious Weyland-Yutani corporation that wants their freighter back, all while facing rehabilitation from an old war injury. Collects Aliens: Defiance #7-#12.

ALIENS ESSENTIAL COMICS TP #1

(W) Mark Verheiden (A) Mark A. Nelson (CA) Denis Beauvais

These are the Aliens Essential Comics - stories which have stood the test of time... and kept readers awake at night. Complete in this first volume is the initial Aliens trilogy - Outbreak, Nightmare Asylum, and Earth War, in which Hicks and Newt - and eventually Ripley - join forces to battle an infestation of Aliens both on Earth and in the wider galaxy.

ALIENS RESCUE #1

CVR A DE LA TORRE

(W) Brian Wood (A) Kieran McKeown (CA) Roberto De La Torre

Following the events of Aliens: Resistance, Alec Brand, the colonist rescued by Amanda Ripley and Zula Hendricks, has grown up into an elite Colonial Marine. A secret mission brings him back to the alien-infested moon where he was rescued . . . and face to face with the past. o Written by Brian Wood of Aliens: Defiance and Aliens: Resistance. o Find out the fate of Amanda Ripley after Aliens: Resistance. o Zula Hendricks and Alec Brand return!

ALIENS RESCUE #1

CVR B CHATER

(W) Brian Wood (A) Kieran McKeown (CA) Mack Chater

Following the events of Aliens: Resistance, Alec Brand, the colonist rescued by Amanda Ripley and Zula Hendricks, has grown up into an elite Colonial Marine. A secret mission brings him back to the alien-infested moon where he was rescued . . . and face to face with the past. o Written by Brian Wood of Aliens: Defiance and Aliens: Resistance. o Find out the fate of Amanda Ripley after Aliens: Resistance. o Zula Hendricks and Alec Brand return!

AMALAS BLADE SPIRITS OF NAAMARON TP

(W) Steve Horton (A) Michael Dialynas (CA) Michael Dialynas

The kingdom of Naamaron is bitterly divided into warring factions, Purifiers and Modifiers, with both sides fearing the Great Vizier's deadliest assassin, Amala. With a price on her head - and a ghost monkey on her back - the future of both kingdoms may rest in her bloodstained hands! Collects the entire miniseries and Dark Horse Presents stories and includes a never-before-published Amala's Blade story, an art gallery, and creators' notes!

ANTHONY BOURDAINS HUNGRY GHOSTS HC

(W) Anthony Bourdain (A) Sebastian Cabrol (CA) Paul Pope

Foodies and horror fanatics rejoice! Inspired by the Japanese Edo Period game Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai or 100 Candles, a circle of chefs gather to outscare each other with modern tales of fear and food from around the world-and pray that they survive the night. Cooked up by the best-selling author and veteran chef, Anthony Bourdain (Kitchen Confidential, Emmy-Award winning TV star of Parts Unknown) and acclaimed novelist Joel Rose (Kill, Kill, Faster, Faster), back again from their New York Times #1 bestseller, Get Jiro!). o Features all-new, original recipes prepared by Bourdain, plus a guide to the ghostly legendary spirits behind these horrifying tales. Collects the four-issue mini-series. o For mature readers. "Anthony Bourdain proves yet again he can do no wrong. A modern day King Midas, it seems like everything he gets his hands on takes off in a major way!"-Outright Geekery

ART OF AKANEIRO HC

(A) Shu Yan

Delve into the never-before-seen artwork behind Akaneiro-the reimagining of Red Riding Hood as a monster hunter in mythological Japan. Join the creators as they explore, in their own words, the art and inspiration that culminated in one of the most evocative video game experiences of this generation. A must-have for fans of video games, mythology, and imaginative art!

ART OF ALICE MADNESS RETURNS HC

(W) American McGee (A) Various (CA) Na

Legendary game designer American McGee created one of the most visually arresting games of all time in Alice. Eleven years later, McGee returns with a sequel just as groundbreaking as his critically acclaimed classic-Alice: Madness Returns! Just in time for Madness Returns, Dark Horse and Spicy Horse studio invite Alice fans to take a journey through the wonderland of American McGee's imagination for an unprecedented look at the creation of this magnificent and disturbing world. With an introduction by McGee, The Art of Alice offers an intimate look into the stunning and terrifying artwork behind this blockbuster reinterpretation of Lewis Carroll's enduring masterpiece!

ART OF THE LAST OF US HC

Naughty Dog Studios and Dark Horse proudly present the essential companion to The Last of Us, a richly detailed and compelling game set in a postpandemic world where humans have become an endangered species. Featuring concept art, character designs, and astonishing settings and landscapes, The Art of The Last of Us provides a unique look at one of the gaming world's most eagerly anticipated titles.

ASTRID TP #1

CULT OF VOLCANIC MOON

(W) Kim W. Andersson (A) Kim W. Andersson (CA) Kim W. Andersson

Formerly the Galactic Coalition's top recruit, the now-disgraced Astrid is offered a special mission from her old commander. She'll prove herself worthy of another chance at becoming a Galactic Peacekeeper . . . if she can survive giant insects, brutal sects, and the ancient evil of an uncharted volcanic moon, of course!

ASTRO HUSTLE #3 (OF 4)

(W) Jai Nitz (A) Tom Reilly (CA) Tom Reilly

Chen hasn't died . . . yet. But Bash Starcranker and the Gooch, Freelance Freelancers are on the job! Before Chen faces the deadliest bounty hunter tag team in the galaxy, he has to escape robotic shark bounty hunters. And the lawmen that have been hunting him since the beginning. And the space battleships surrounding the planet intent on blowing it all up. I bet he dies in this issue.

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER NORTH AND SOUTH LIBRARY EDITION HC

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

When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to find that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the two groups, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. 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. This special, oversized edition of Avatar: The Last Airbender-North and South features volumes 1-3 with annotations by writer Gene Luen Yang and artists Gurihiru, as well as a sketchbook section with new, behind-the-scenes material!

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER PROMISE LIBRARY ED HC

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

The Avatar's adventures continue right where the TV series left off, in this beautiful oversized hardcover of The Promise, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and Eisner and Harvey Award winner Gene Luen Yang! Aang and friends must join together once again as the four nations' tenuous peace is threatened in an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei! As the world heads toward another devastating war, Aang's friendship with Zuko throws him into the middle of the conflict! Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender-The Promise Parts 1-3, plus a brand-new sketchbook.

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER RIFT LIBRARY ED HC

(W) Michael Dante Dimartino (A) Gurihiru (CA) Gurihiru

Avatar Aang and friends honor an Air Nomad holiday that hasn't been celebrated in over one hundred years, but when cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen lead Aang to a refinery operating on land sacred to the Airbenders, they soon find themselves in peril as a dangerously powerful ancient spirit awakens with vengeance and destruction on its mind! Collects The Rift parts 1-3.

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER SEARCH LIBRARY ED HC

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

The biggest mystery of Avatar-the fate of Fire Lord Zuko's mother-is revealed in this remarkable oversized hardcover collecting parts 1-3 of The Search, from Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! Featuring annotations by Eisner Award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and artistic team Gurihiru (Thor and the Warriors Four), and a brand-new sketchbook, this is a story that Avatar fans need in an edition they will love!

BAD LUCK CHUCK #3 (OF 4)

(W) Lela Gwenn (A) Matthew Dow Smith (CA) Matthew Dow Smith

Cursed at birth, Charlene "Chuck" Manchester hires out her own bad luck, providing disaster where someone else can profit. A warehouse job goes wrong-meaning Chuck destroys the place according to plan, but the authorities finally catch up to her-not to mention the curse she's run from her whole life. A vengeful cult leader, a mob matriarch, and an insurance investigator on a quest finally have her where they want her. But Chuck won't let bad luck stop her, even if she has to seek out allies she turned her back on a long time ago.