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AMERICAN GODS HC #1

SHADOWS

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Glenn Fabry

This supernatural American road trip fantasy tells the story of a war between the ancient and modern gods. Shadow Moon gets out of jail only to discover his wife is dead. Defeated, broke, and uncertain where to go from here, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who employs him to serve as his bodyguard-thrusting Shadow into a deadly world where ghosts of the past come back from the dead, and a god war is imminent. Collecting the first nine issues of the American Gods comic book series, along with art process features, high res scans of original art, layouts, character designs, and variant covers by Becky Cloonan, Skottie Young, Fábio Moon, Dave MCKean, and more! ''An atmospheric, beautifully illustrated take on Gaiman's story.'' -AV CLUB

ANGEL SEASON 11 #12

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

Angel, Fred, and Illyria, back in the present, find they've changed history . . . for the worse. There's a crack in time, and something monstrous, growing beyond control, has become the fount of an insect plague-a harbinger of the end of days! As Dublin is overrun, the trio must figure out how to destroy it, before it destroys . . . everything.

ANGEL SEASON 11 #12

VAR

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Geraldo Borges (CA) Stephanie Hans

ART OF RATCHET & CLANK HC

(W) Insomniac Games (A) Insomniac Games (CA) Insomniac Games

Dark Horse Books and Insomniac Games proudly offer a look back at the history of the Ratchet & Clank saga in a Qwark-tastic collection of never-before-seen concept art and behind-the-scenes commentary chronicling eleven amazing games and the brilliant studio that created them! o The 15-year anniversary retrospective of one of the most influential PlayStation games!

BANKSHOT TP

(W) Alex De Campi (A) Chris Cross (CA) Chris Cross

A past betrayal has primed Marcus King for revenge-and now that he has been given enhanced abilities, the fuse is lit! From the mountains of Ukraine to a lush tropical island, no place is safe from his vengeance. God help his enemies! Collects the five issue miniseries. "Bankshot is every bit the success that its swagger would suggest." -Newsarama

BPRD DEVIL YOU KNOW #5

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Laurence Campbell (CA) Duncan Fegredo

A return to the demolished headquarters, the site of Kate's death, reunites old team members as Abe pursues a demon and Varvara reveals her terrifying plans.

BRIGGS LAND TP #1

STATE OF GRACE

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

Briggs Land, nearly a hundred square miles of rural wilderness, contains the largest antigovernment secessionist movement in the United States. When matriarch Grace Briggs wrests control of the operation from her incarcerated husband, she sparks a war within the community-and her immediate family-that threatens to bring the full power of the federal government down on their heads. Collects issues #1-#6 of the series. "Briggs Land feels like material for a true water cooler television crime drama we haven't seen in a couple of years."-Comics Beat

BTVS SEASON 11 TP #2

ONE GIRL IN ALL WORLD

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

DEPT H #21

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

The final will and testament of Roger, Hari's oldest friend. Roger is willing to die, but will his secret knowledge die with him?

EC ARCHIVES VAULT OF HORROR HC #1

(W) Al Feldstein (A) Various (CA) Johnny Craig

The terrifying opening of the Vault of Horror! This ghastly grimoire collects issues #12-#17 of the classic horror series, including unforgettable stories from the all-star artistic lineup of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Bill Gaines, Johnny Craig, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen. o Featuring a foreword by legendary horror writer R.L. Stine. "The (EC) material was ahead of it's time and just too sophisticated for the market as it existed." -Mark Evanier

EMPOWERED & SISTAH SPOOKY`S HIGH SCHOOL HELL #1

(W) Adam Warren (A) Carla Speed McNeil (CA) Carla Speed McNeil

Empowered's "frenemy" Sistah Spooky was once a schoolgirl who sold her soul for hotness, but was granted even more magic than beauty. Now, both superheroines find themselves trapped in a high-school hellscape by Spooky's Infernal Service Provider-with her blonde ex-classmates plotting ritual murder to claim her magic for themselves! o First Empowered comic-book series in standard comics format. o Over 250,000 Empowered volumes in print. o Artist Carla Speed McNeil is the acclaimed creator of Finder and artist of No Mercy, Queen and Country, and many more. Finder won an Eisner Award, Two Ignatz Awards, and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

GIANTS #1

(W) Carlos Valderrama (A) Miguel Valderrama (CA) Miguel Valderrama

A cataclysm of unknown origins unleashed a race of gigantic monsters whose presence has driven humanity underground. There, two orphans discover that the most dangerous monster is ambition, which unchecked, will grow until it devours you! o An original vision from two powerful new talents! o The Valderrama Bros. first American work!

GROO PLAY OF THE GODS TP

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

We had the Fray of the Gods. Now we have the Play of the Gods-a tale of lust for gold, lust for power, and lust for cheese dip. As with all things Groo, it's brought to you by the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés, ably assisted by the lettering of Stan Sakai and the coloring of Tom Luth.  The Gods themselves watch this story from the above so it must be good enough for you. This handsome paperback volume collects the four issues of the original series so in one package, you get a lot of Groo doing real stupid things and causing mass destruction. Just what you wanted! o Eisner and Harvey Award-winning creators, and an Eisner Award-winning title! o An all-ages adventure!

HALO RISE OF ATRIOX #5 (OF 5)

(W) Alex Irvine (A) Tristan Jones (CA) Aleksi Briclot

Brute chief, Jovus, believes himself the most dangerous brute in the galaxy. But Atriox's fearsome legend has reached even the most distant UNSC outpost. When the two brutes come face to face, their clash shapes the future of the Banished.

HARROW COUNTY #28

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

Emmy finally comes face-to-face with her evil counterpart. With everything that she's learned from the Family, and the power of her friends' support, Emmy knows that she's strong enough to defeat this threat to her home. But is she willing to sacrifice her own integrity for victory in this fight?

HELLBOY KRAMPUSNACHT #1

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Adam Hughes (CA) Adam Hughes

The only thing more exciting than pitting Hellboy against this Satanic spin on Santa is the team-up of Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes.

HELLBOY KRAMPUSNACHT #1

MIGNOLA VAR

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Adam Hughes (CA) Mike Mignola

The only thing more exciting than pitting Hellboy against this Satanic spin on Santa is the team-up of Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes.

HELLBOY KRAMPUSNACHT #1

HUGHES SKETCH VAR

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Adam Hughes (CA) Adam Hughes

The only thing more exciting than pitting Hellboy against this Satanic spin on Santa is the team-up of Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes.

INCOGNEGRO A GRAPHIC MYSTERY HC

(W) Mat Johnson (A) Warren Pleece (CA) Warren Pleece

A tenth anniversary edition of the acclaimed graphic novel! In the early 20th Century, Zane Pinchback, a reporter for the New Holland Herald, is sent to investigate the arrest of his own brother, charged with the brutal murder of a white woman in Mississippi. With a lynch mob already swarming, Zane, whose skin color is light enough that he can pass for white, must stay "incognegro" long enough to uncover the truth behind the murder to save his brother - and himself. Suspenseful, unsettling and relevant, Incognegro is a tense graphic novel of shifting identities, forbidden passions, and secrets that run far deeper than skin color. o Features a new afterword by Mat Johnson, enhanced toned art and other additional material. "A talented writer of both fiction and creative non-fiction, Johnson's publications have established him as an important new voice in the African-American tradition."-Walter Mosley

JENNY FINN #2 (OF 4)

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Troy Nixey (CA) Mike Mignola

London's murderer has been executed . . . but they caught the wrong man. Desperate for answers, a group of Londoners holds a séance to contact the supposed killer, but his story of a young girl born of the sea who has arrived in London with a terrible curse only brings them more questions. Mike Mignola and Troy Nixey's acclaimed series, in color for the first time by Eisner Award-winner Dave Stewart!

JOE GOLEM OCCULT DETECTIVE FLESH & BLOOD #1

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Patric Reynolds (CA) David Palumbo

Occult detective Joe Golem continues to protect New York City from supernatural danger when he investigates a home that has become a hotbed of paranormal activity, but the real danger may be from the person he least suspects. o First issue in a new arc!

MOEBIUS LIBRARY INSIDE MOEBIUS HC #1

(W) Moebius (A) Moebius (CA) Moebius

Working closely with Moebius Production in France, Dark Horse presents Inside Moebius Part 1, the next volume in the Moebius Library. As he explores  a beautiful, expansive desert that represents his mind, Moebius draws himself encountering his favorite characters-creations like Blueberry, Arzak, and Major Grubert-and also meets a younger version of himself! A six-part study, Inside Moebius Part 1 collects the first two chapters in this fantastic exploration of a creator meeting his own creations to discuss his artistic process and the real world issues that encroach into his thoughts. o Moebius's final long-form work-now available in English! o The next volume in Dark Horse's Moebius Library series! "Moebius excelled as much in fluidity of his storytelling as he did in the brilliance of his linework." -Frank Quietly

PLANTS VS ZOMBIES GREATEST SHOW UNEARTHED HC

(W) Paul Tobin (A) Jacob Chabot (CA) Jacob Chabot

Dr. Zomboss erroneously believes that all humans hold a secret desire to run away and join the circus, so he aims to use his newly created "Big Z's Adequately Amazing Flytrap Circus" to lure Neighborville's citizens to their doom! Once plant-friendly neighborhood defenders Nate and Patrice infiltrate his show, though, Ringmaster Zomboss and his hapless zombies are in for a garden-ful of trouble!

PSYCHO PASS INSPECTOR SHINYA KOGAMI TP #4

(W) Midori Gotu (A) Natsuo Sai (CA) Natsuo Sai

The manga prequel to the acclaimed anime series! How did rice, once sacred to Japan, become its forbidden food? Division 3 descends into the deepest levels of the Special Sector in search of a lost field under a hidden sun . . . and the woman at the heart of their case, Kirika Nouzen. o The prequel to the hit anime series Psycho-Pass!

RASPUTIN VOICE OF DRAGON #2 (OF 5)

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Christopher Mitten (CA) Mike Huddleston

A séance reveals that Bruttenholm's mission may be more than he bargained for when the stakes become more dangerous but the enemy only more mysterious.