Dark Horse Previews: 1/15/25 New Releases
ANANSI BOYS #7
(W) Neil Gaiman, Marc Bernardin (A) Shawn Martinbrough (CA) David Mack
It's brother vs. brother as Fat Charlie confronts Spider about kissing Rosie-and demands that his mysterious god-like sibling get out of his house and his life. Spider responds by moving in: to Fat Charlie's spare room and on to sleeping with Fat Charlie's fiancée. Oh, and Grahame Coates has the police looking into Fat Charlie, alleged embezzler.
BEHEMOTH #1
(W) Grant Sputore, Ryan Engle (A/CA) Jay Martin
When a giant monster attacks a city and swallows a bus full of civilians, one woman must fight for her life. Trapped inside the enormous beast, Sara and her fellow bus passengers soon find out that they're not alone. But what dangers lie within the belly of this beast? And who-or what-will they have to contend with in order to survive?
BROOD #2
(W) Patton Oswalt, Heath Corson, Jordan Blum (A) Ian Culbard (CA) Scott Hepburn
Meet The Brood: the First Family of Super-Villany. Napoleon Archimedes breaks the news to the family that he's dying, including, of all people, his longtime arch-nemesis The Searcher... None of them take it particularly well. Then there's heists, androids, handball, and a look back to "That Fateful Day" when Agatha realized her father was the most feared criminal on the planet. Plus, the secret origin of The Searcher is finally revealed.
CANTO: A PLACE LIKE HOME #6
(W) David M. Booher (A/CA) Drew Zucker
After 29 issues over five years, Canto's quest reaches its conclusion. He's made friends, found allies, and explored the strangest corners of the Unnamed World. He's faced the Shrouded Man to demand his people's hearts. He's led an army into war. Now, with freedom within reach, we will finally answer the question-how does it end?
FML #3
(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A/CA) David Lopez
As wildfires edge closer to Portland, unexpected challenges hit Riley's band, STFU. Riley's transformation complicates their audition for HeavyFest, leading Lydia to "help" with her heavy metal... trombone. Meanwhile, Patti preps for an impending interview at True Crime Con LIVE about a book yet unwritten, and unknowingly steps closer to a grim mystery. When a dead body surfaces at the Witch's House, secrets threaten to unravel. Tune in for a narrative rich in dark humor and suspense, where every note and clue draws us deeper into the chaos.
THE ODDLY PEDESTRIAN LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER CHAOS #15
(W) Tate Brombal, (A) Isaac Goodhart (CA) Nick Robles
Deputy Mayor Nicolas Patrick begins to question his identity and whether or not it's his fate to become the Anti-Christ; he wonders if he can be more, after all his miraculous feats. Meanwhile, as Devlynn continues on her mission to kill the Anti-Christ, Hales ponders Devlynn's sanity, and her own.
SHADOW OF THE GOLDEN CRANE #1
(W) Chris Roberson (A/CA) Michael Avon Oeming
A mysterious B.P.R.D. case in the 1960s forces Agent Sue Xiang to dive into the history of the secretive Golden Crane Society, and into the questions in her own family past as well. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is joined by writer Chris Roberson and artist Michael Avon Oeming in this paranormal puzzle that unfolds across time.
SPACE USAGI: WHITE STAR RISING #3
(W) Stan Sakai (A/CA) Stan Sakai
With the computer codes in the hands of the Kajitori, the clock is ticking for Usagi and team! Who will gain access to the Shirohoshi clan secrets first? This miniseries will be newly colored by longtime collaborator Emi Fujii! Each issue will also include a new eight-page short story by Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai, featuring Space Usagi's Akemi character!
SUMMER SHADOWS #4
(W) John Harris Dunning (A/CA) Ricardo Cabral
Series finale! Unsettled by his encounter with the vampire Haylas, Nick must navigate a treacherous path if he wants to help Anthony-and seeing his ex aboard the Nyx has only strengthened his resolve. Meanwhile, Alekos has a plan of his own for the vampires. In this blood-spattered conclusion, an invitation to Haylas' private island will force Nick to reconcile with his past... or forfeit his future.