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Dark Horse Previews: 11/27/24 New Releases

ANANSI BOYS #6

(W) Neil Gaiman, Marc Bernardin (A) Shawn Martinbrough (CA) David Mack

Fat Charlie is forced to deal with the fallout of Spider's day pretending to be him - the chaos he caused at Fat Charlie's job at the Grahame Coats Agency as well as the kiss-filled complications with Spider and Rosie. Daisy (the woman Fat Charlie woke up with after the evening of wine, women, and song) is more than meets the eye. Plus: A classic tale of young Anansi brewing his particular brand of mischief.

JUPITER’S LEGACY: FINALE #2

(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Tommy Lee Edwards

The most stunning superhero comic book you will ever read as the mystery behind the series is revealed and we discover not only the secret of the island and where the superheroes came from, but the secret origin of the human race. This is a monumental issue you can't miss.

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC PHASE III — DISPATCHES FROM THE OCCLUSION ZONE #2

(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Valeria "Lux" Favoccia (CA) Jake Bartok

When an important Republic droid is captured by the ruthless Nihil commander called the Warden, Crash Ongwa sends Jedi Padawan turned freedom fighter Ruu to rescue it from the Warden's clutches. Meanwhile, teenage Nihil member Driggit Parse is tasked with hacking the droid, but she just might have her own ideas about how to use it... See how they all collide in award-winning author Alyssa Wong's High Republic Adventures debut!

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES — ECHOES OF FEAR #3

(W) George Mann (A) Vincenzo Federici (CA) Eduardo Mello

Jedi Knight Reath Silas and Jedi Padawan Amadeo Azzazzo continue researching the Echo Stones. In doing so, they learn of the daring mission of a Republic Pathfinder team as they attempt to discover what happened to the famous Jedi Barnabas Vim, who went missing decades earlier, and whose fate appears inexorably tied to the mysterious Echo Stones.

THE CARLYLE SCHOOL FOR KINGS #2

(W) Nelson Greaves (A/CA) Davide Castelluccio

All of the Woodbees are fighting to be King. But Emme? She's fighting for revenge. Emme knows she has to keep her wits about her if she's going to survive, but when the first challenge requires teamwork, can she rely on the help of others? And can Emme and her team survive the determination of the King's sons and the brutality of the Kestrals?

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!

THE SERPENT IN GARDEN: ED GREY AND THE LAST BATTLE FOR ENGLAND #1

(W) Mike Mignola (A/CA) Ben Stenbeck

Witchfinder Ed Grey is summoned by Alice, queen of the last standing realm on earth, to defend her and England against Morgan Le Fay and her champion in a final standoff. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and fan-favorite artist Ben Stenbeck team up for a final story after the end of the world.

WELCOME TO THE MAYNARD #1

(W) James Robinson (A/CA) J. Bone

From the celebrated creators behind Starman and Super Friends comes this new magical tale of crime and theft in the world of bourgeoise hospitality. "Welcome To the Maynard!" This is a hotel unlike any other. A place where every guest and staff member has magic in their veins. This is a hotel for magicians, witches, and otherworldly beings. This is also where Phillipa (Pip) Dale begins her first day as the hotel's new bellhop (and trainee house detective) and where she is immediately thrust into a mystery involving an enchanted hotel theft whose daring thefts are deadly. This hotel is a magical, wonderful, dangerous place... so please come in and stay a while.