Dark Horse Previews: 12/18/24 New Releases
ARCBOUND #2
(W) Tom Hardy, Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A/CA) Ryan Smallman
Betrayed by his own, Kai no longer knows who to trust-and that's a problem, because the people who wanted him dead want to finish the job. Trapped between a rebellion he doesn't believe in and an army that tried to kill him, Kai will have to make a choice-and quickly.
BLACK HAMMER: SPIRAL CITY #2
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Teddy H. Kristiansen
Insect gumshoe Inspector Insector sets up office in Supertown as a detective-for-hire while an evil political force enforces its totalitarian policies on the city and its heroes. Black Hammer: Spiral City is the next era of the Black Hammer Universe-an eight-issue dystopian event series by Jeff Lemire and Teddy Kristiansen.
BARFLY #4
(W) Patton Oswalt, Kyle Starks, Jordan Blum (A) Ryan Browne (CA) Scott Hepburn
Well, I hope you've all enjoyed these Minor Threats spinoffs because the Entomologist is cosmic-powered and he's going to destroy everything. He absolutely can't be stopped. No one can stop him. What do you mean? Sh*teater? There's no way he saves the day. It's all over! We weep for the Minor Threats universe! Unless something amazing happens... Join us for the fourth and final issue spin-off from the hit Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum series Minor Threats as our favorite henchmen continues to try his best in this terrible world, but probably, most definitely just eats more sh*t.
GROO: MINSTREL MELODIES #4
(W) Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier (A/CA) Sergio Aragones
The final comical chapter in Groo's sometimes-rhyming and fully-ridiculous "Minstrel Melodies" arc! What new songs will the Minstrel sing about Groo-and what new secrets will be revealed about the bumbling barbarian? Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier deliver another wild Groo ride, with exquisite colors by Carrie Strachan and Eisner Award-winning lettering by Stan Sakai.
THE MASKED MACHER #4
(W) David Goodman (A/CA) Alex Andres
Tony thinks his role as the Masked Macher has finally gotten him what he wants-an invitation to join something called "The Famous Men Club." Although it's not what he thinks, he's now faced with a decision. Meanwhile, Wang has to help Benny wrestle with something a little more serious than a choke hold, and the cops make an arrest of someone we love in the murder of Happy the reporter.
PARANOID GARDENS #6
(W) Gerard Way, Shaun Simon (A/CA) Chris Weston
Series finale! Chaos unfolds as the Gardens compete with a hostile cult's amusement park takeover and Loo seeks to put an end to the madness once and for all.
SEANCE IN THE ASYLUM #3
(W) Clay McLeod Chapman (A/CA) Andrea Mutti
More and more patients are acting strangely at The Ashcroft Hospital and none of the doctors know why. What's happening to the infirmed and feeble-minded men and women who wander its halls? They are changing, seemingly possessed... Only Alicia knows the truth-these patients are possessed, their bodies now vessels for spirits brought over from the other side-but no one will believe her. Not Dr. Templeton. Not even close confidant Dr. Reginald Waters. What Alicia fears the most, what no one is willing to admit, is that the number of possessed patients is only growing... until it's too late.
SPACE USAGI: WHITE STAR RISING #2
(W) Stan Sakai (A/CA) Stan Sakai
With the bounty hunter Rhogen on their side, Usagi and his team plan to infiltrate Shirohoshi Castle and collect the clan's secret information before the Kajitori can steal it. 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!
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES PHASE III #13
(W) Daniel Jose Older (A/CA) Harvey Tolibao
Padawan Ram Jomaram and Jedi Knight Farzala Tarabal have begun gathering brave fighters to repel the Nihil invasion of Valo. But uniting the war-weary people to defend their home is proving to be a battle all its own. Will the Jedi and their allies be able to inspire a resistance in the face of such destruction? Meanwhile, a shocking discovery on Eriadu inflames tensions!
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC PHASE III — DISPATCHES FROM THE OCCLUSION ZONE #3
(W) Daniel Jose Older (A/CA) Jake Bartok
Jedi Master and expert investigator Emerick Caphtor seeks the true nature of the Nameless! To help him solve the mystery of the "Force Eaters," Emerick has brought on a Nihil prisoner-of-war with knowledge of the creatures. Together, the unlikely duo crosses the volcanic landscape of a distant moon in search of answers. Will the Jedi's travelling companion prove to be a liability or an asset on this treacherous journey?
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC PHASE III — THE WEDDING SPECTACULAR #1
(W) Daniel Jose Older (A) Harvey Tolibao (CA) Cherriielle
Save the date! Guests from across the galaxy are arriving on Eriadu to witness Lula Talisola and Zeen Mrala, the young freedom fighters who are championing the resistance against the Nihil, join hands in marriage. Friends and family from throughout the High Republic will be joining in the celebration of light, life, and love. You won't want to miss it, so RSVP soon! Just know that the dress code calls for ball gowns as well as blaster rifles because war could break out at any moment! An iconic High Republic Adventures moment years in the making-you won't want to miss it!
