Dark Horse Comics Previews: 10/23/24 New Releases
CANTO: A PLACE LIKE HOME #5
(W) David M. Booher (A/CA) Drew Zucker
The final confrontation arrives. In this penultimate installment of the Shrouded Man saga, Canto finally faces his nemesis. He need only get close enough to the evil wizard to replace his heart. Even if he succeeds, what does that mean for Canto? Will the tiny clockwork knight make the ultimate sacrifice to save all people of the Unnamed World?
THE GOON: THEM THAT DONT STAY DEAD #3
(W) Eric Powell (A/CA) Eric Powell
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Goon, Eric Powell returns with an all new mini-series, Them That Don't Stay Dead! It's homecoming for the Goon's most hated enemies as things take a turn for the worse on Lonely Street. And the sledding only gets more treacherous for the big lug as the mysterious Dorothy Die adds to the turmoil. She's all too willing to twist the knife in the Goon's back. But why? Hey, it's not all bleak. Franky has a sandwich. With an alternate special edition cover by legendary comic artist Mark Schultz.
HEADLESS HORSEMAN: HALLOWEEN ANNUAL 2024
(W) David Dastmalchian, Lukas Ketner (A) Matt Smith (A/CA) Lukas Ketner
Like the urban legends and folklore frights of yore, the Headless Horseman is coming back to haunt you once more! Ignore the creaking footsteps, don't mind the whistling wind, pull your eyes away from the shifting shadows, and tiptoe through these spine-tingling stories. The Headless Horseman returns... and this year, he's coming for you!
THE MASKED MACHER #2
(W) David Goodman (A/CA) Alex Andres
Fresh off of losing the part that could have been his big break, Tony decides to lean in to the role he lucked into as The Masked Macher, wrestler extraordinaire! Fame and success can come when you least expect it, especially for a wrestler who has to face a literal bear in the ring!
THE ODDLY PEDESTRIAN LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER CHAOS #13
(W) Tate Brombal (A) Isaac Goodhart (CA) Nick Robles
The second story arc crescendos as our entire cast returns to the Underground where the Monster Club shares the buried history with the twins. Elsewhere, two enemies converge on Adam Frankenstein with terrible and very deadly results!
PARANOID GARDENS #4
(W) Gerard Way, Shaun Simon (A/CA) Chris Weston
Loo breaks protocols during her probation at the Gardens as many of the residents begin to fall ill including the building itself. While her healing powers seem to help patch up things for now it may not be enough to stop the forces outside the Gardens looking to destroy.
SPACE USAGI: WHITE STAR RISING #1
(W) Stan Sakai (A/CA) Stan Sakai
Taking place directly after the Space Usagi: Death and Honor arc, Stan Sakai's second Space Usagi series sees Miyamoto Usagi continuing to defend the Shirohoshi clan in the far future from scheming rivals, the Kajitori. New friends, like space pirate Rhogen, and new enemies, led by Empress Amateh, are introduced, and this miniseries will be newly colored by longtime collaborator Emi Fujii!
TINY TINA’S WONDERLANDS: LAND OF THE GIANTS #3
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Luisa Russo
Snacks are running out, the adventure winds to a close, and the party prepares for the ultimate challenge: the final showdown with Hilly the Kid! Facing off against a giant is no easy feat, and our heroes will have to pull out all the stops to take him down!
THE WRITER #4
(W) Ben Berkowitz, Max Berkowitz, Josh Gad (A) Ariel Olivetti (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Josh Gad and the Berkowitz Brothers escalate the stakes in this final issue. After a GIANT clash, Stan faces a world-threatening egg, and a race against time unfolds. Amidst the emotional wreckage of their journey, Stan and his family grapple with lost loved ones and demonic possessions. As they seek meaning in chaos, a relentless battle against annihilation surges in this reflective yet action-packed saga.
