ALIENS DEFIANCE #8

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

Keeping a baby xenomorph alive, even in a frozen state, contradicts all the survival instincts that Zula and Hollis have. But by studying the alien in cryostasis, Davis believes he can discover how to exterminate it and the rest of its forsaken, vile race permanently. Is he dooming the mission in the name of science?

ALIENS LIFE AND DEATH #4 (OF 4)

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

As the Colonial Marines on LV-223 prepare to make their last stand against the xenomorph horde, their one hope may lie in the Alien queen! o Features the most unexpected showdown in the franchise's history!

ANGEL CATBIRD HC #2

CASTLE CATULA

(W) Margaret Atwood (A) Johnnie Christmas (CA) Johnnie Christmas

The catcentric adventure continues, in the all-ages follow-up to best-selling novelist Margaret Atwood's debut graphic novel. Genetic engineer Strig Feleedus, also known as Angel Catbird, and his band of half-cats head to Castle Catula to seek allies as the war between cats and rats escalates. o Volume 1 was on the top 10 list for Best Fall Graphic Novels by Publishers Weekly. o Foreword by G. Willow Wilson.

BLACK HAMMER #6

ORMSTON MAIN

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

Madame Dragonfly has been harboring dark secrets for hundreds of years, keeping them locked up in the mysterious Cabin of Horrors. Now that her cabin is trapped on Black Hammer Farm, the only secrets she can collect are the broken hearts of small-town folk. But the arrival of a new visitor to the farm will change everything. o Comics history variant cover by Lemire! "Fantastic."-Scott Snyder (Batman, Wytches)

BLACK HAMMER #6

LEMIRE VAR

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

Madame Dragonfly has been harboring dark secrets for hundreds of years, keeping them locked up in the mysterious Cabin of Horrors. Now that her cabin is trapped on Black Hammer Farm, the only secrets she can collect are the broken hearts of small-town folk. But the arrival of a new visitor to the farm will change everything. o Comics history variant cover by Lemire!    "Fantastic."-Scott Snyder (Batman, Wytches)

BRIGGS LAND #5

(W) Brian Wood (A) Mack Chater (CA) Tula Lotay

Grace Briggs looks for alliances where she can, both to stave off the out-of-state Aryan Nations moving into her territory and to maintain the integrity of Briggs Land in the face of legal troubles. ATF agents Zigler and Nolan, who are conducting a terrorism investigation into her family, may be Grace's best bet.

BTVS SEASON 11 #2

MORRIS MAIN

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

Following the magic-related disaster in San Francisco, Buffy and her friends are trying to help put the city back together, while their own lives are also still in chaos. When the government begins introducing some special rules and regulations for folks with magical connections, Buffy may have to face being divided from the people for whom she cares the most.

BTVS SEASON 11 #2

ISAACS VAR

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

Following the magic-related disaster in San Francisco, Buffy and her friends are trying to help put the city back together, while their own lives are also still in chaos. When the government begins introducing some special rules and regulations for folks with magical connections, Buffy may have to face being divided from the people for whom she cares the most.

CALL OF DUTY ZOMBIES #2

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

Waves of zombies just keep coming, first in the Call of Duty®: Zombies games, and now from Dark Horse Comics! On the hunt for Element 115, the Tranzit crew winds up at the headquarters of Russman's old organization: Broken Arrow. Trapped between a never-ending horde of zombies outside and lab-grown monstrosities inside, Stuhlinger, Misty, Marlton, and Russman learn that they'll have to work together if they want to make it out alive.

CHIMICHANGA SORROW OF WORLDS WORST FACE #3 (OF 4)

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

Lula, Chimi, and Ronny are in deep doo-doo! The flatulent witch wants her revenge, and with Lula and Chimichanga lost in her forest, there is no way they can escape her stink! Will Lula lose her glorious beard to the witch's mystic potions-or will Ronny's ugly face finally come to their rescue?

CONAN THE SLAYER #6

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

In pursuit of his traitorous brother, the inexperienced new chief of the Kozaks has foolishly ventured into the bowels of Gorey Castle. The callow youth's only hope now is his bodyguard, Conan-will the Cimmerian reach him in time? Superstar writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, Uncanny X-Men) and artist Sergio Dávila (Red Sonja, Swords of Sorrow) wrap up their first thrilling story arc! o Powerhouse writer Cullen Bunn and artist Sergio Dávila team up for a new Conan series!

DARK HORSE PRESENTS #29

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

This month, Dark Horse is celebrating a decade of Francesco Francavilla in comics! Features a stunning cover as well as the continuation of Francavilla's The Black Beetle in Kara Bocek! Plus, Dean Haspiel brings his popular webcomic The Red Hook to print! This issue also features the continuation of favorites Brooklyn Blood by Paul Levitz and Tim Hamilton; Finder: Chase the Lady by Carla Speed McNeil; The Black Sinister by Kaare Andrews, Troy Nixey, and Dave McCaig; and Murder Society by John Nadeau and Dan Jolley! Paul Levitz (W), Carla Speed McNeil (W/A), Kaare Andrews (W), Dean Haspiel (W/A), John Nadeau (W/A), Dan Jolley (W), Francesco Francavilla (W/A/Cover), Tim Hamilton (A), and Troy Nixey (A)

DEPT H #9

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

Mia is trapped at the bottom of the ocean with her father's murderer-and they must work together to repair the flooding Dept. H base. Aaron's desperate attempt to reach the surface is their last chance at rescue, but six miles of water and the mysterious creatures that live deep in the ocean are just as dangerous as the rising water and the unknown killer inside the base. o Featuring content exclusive to the single issues! "Matt's talent is just unbelievable here. All of the mannerisms he puts into each character [tell] a larger story than the words could ever [tell alone]."-Comic Crusaders

EC ARCHIVES

(W) Carl Wessler (A) Bernie Krigstein (CA) Wally Wood

Timeless tales of daring combat and deeds of honor set throughout world history! This archive collects the EC series Valor from the heroic and legendary artistic talents of Carl Wessler, Bernie Krigstein, Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and George Evans. Includes the complete run of Valor (issues #1-#5) in full color. o Includes a foreword from P. Craig Russell!

EERIE ARCHIVES HC #23

(W) Doug Moench (A) Paul Gulacy

Unnatural creatures, Satanic horrors, and alien revelations stalk our nightmares in Cousin Eerie's latest collection of spooky suspense and sci-fi thrills! Collecting Eerie issues #109 to #113, this volume features stories by Bruce Jones, Larry Hama, Pablo Marcos, Paul Gulacy, Doug Moench, Val Mayerik, Jose Ortiz, and more! "There's an astonishing assortment of style and [craftsmanship] contained in each and every volume of the Eerie (and for that matter, Creepy) Archives."-Mania.com

ETHER #2

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

Boone Dias believes that there's a scientific explanation for everything-even the impossible murder of the Blaze, protector of the magical realm known as the Ether. But as he gets closer to solving the mystery, he's realizing just how much he doesn't understand about the Ether. And the more time he spends in another dimension, the more his life on Earth falls apart.   o From New York Times best-selling author Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT, Past Aways, Super Spy, Dept. H). o Stunning artwork from David Rubín (Paul Pope's Battling Boy)! "Kindt has developed into one of the most exciting and original talents in the business."-The LA Times

FATE ZERO TP #4

(W) Gen Urobuchi (A) Shinjiro (CA) Shinjiro

With the Fourth Holy Grail War underway, seven magi and their summoned heroes from history battle to the death to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted. Kiritsugu brings down a skyscraper to eliminate Kayneth and Lancer, but it does not go as planned . . . and Caster makes his move against Saber! o The manga adaptation of Type-Moon's hit anime and novel series!

GROO FRAY OF THE GODS TP

(W) Sergio Aragones (A) Sergio Aragones (CA) Sergio Aragones

The gods did not bless Groo with brains, only with the ability to battle. Now, they themselves are in conflict over the spirit and future of mankind . . . and it is Groo who becomes the pawn (unwitting, of course) in their war. If the future of humanity depends on the Wanderer-we're all in a lot of trouble. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

HARROW COUNTY #19

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

When a charming young man arrives in Harrow County, Emmy is thrilled to welcome new visitors to her home. But he has come with a gang of hunters, drawn to Harrow by the lure of big game: haints. With the promise of a normal life finally within her grasp, Emmy will be forced to question her devotion to the only life she's ever known. o Featuring special backup stories exclusive to the single issues! "Frightening and beautiful, Harrow County is wonderfully horrific."-SciFiPulse