Dark Horse Previews: 2/26/25 New Releases
BLACK HAMMER: SPIRAL CITY #4
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist/Cover: Teddy Kristiansen
Letterer: Nate Piekos
As the mad politician Malcolm Gold seeks to put an end to all the superhero chaos around him, Inspector Insector officials sets up business in Spiral.
THE CARLYLE SCHOOL FOR KINGS #4
Writer: Nelson Greaves
Artist/Cover: Davide Castelluccio
Colorist: Francesca Vivaldi
Letterer: Frank Cvetkovic
The winner of the first tri-session is announced, and all of the Woodbees are celebrating freely—all except for Emme. As the rest of Carlyle prepares for the crowning, Emme prepares to carry out her revenge. But will she succeed?
FML #4
Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist/Cover: David López
Colorist: Cris Peter
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
“8 Minute Murders” buzzes with theories about the dead man at the Witch’s House, as the city plans the structure’s long-overdue demolition. In an effort to save it, Glory and Savvy dive deeper into its history, while Lydia, our polar bear detective, seeks truths. Meanwhile, Riley turns to his mom with his trauma and the two reconnect through their art. This issue is a darker turn for the series, but the return of Dad from an absurd job in LA adds a light-hearted twist, and the introduction of Susan, the mysterious new assistant linked to past secrets, moves the plot along. FML Issue 4 sees the middle-aged riot grrl coven reconvene and struggle with their culpability for the murder, while the fires close in on all sides.
JUMPSCARE #1
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist/Cover: Danny Luckert
Letterer: Jim Campbell
From the co-creator of The Sixth Gun and Harrow County comes a new action horror superhero event that ties into the hit Beyond Mortal series! In a world rife with crime, horror, and bloodshed, Jumpscare is the hero we deserve! Strong, fast, violent, and able to conjure any weapon from any horror movie she's seen (and she's seen a lot of horror movies), Jumpscare hacks her way through ne'er-do-wells and monsters alike. Not only is she the bloodiest hero of Empire City-she is the most popular! No wonder her enemies want her dead.
THE MAGIC ORDER V #5
Writer: Mark Millar
Artist/Cover: Matteo Buffagni
Colorist: Giovanna Niro
Letterer: Clem Robins
When Cordelia broke the rules to save her family all those years ago, she knew she would have to pay the price. Now the debt is being called in as the universe's greatest assassin is sent to destroy her and bury her beside the rest of The Magic Order.
NIGHT CLUB II #6
Writer: Mark Millar
Artist/Cover: Juanan Ramírez
Colorist: Fabiana Mascolo
Letterer: Clem Robins
The shocking conclusion to the second volume. Heroes are dead and villains are triumphant, but one thing about vampire stories is that even the coldest and most rotting corpse might not stay dead for long!
RIPPERLAND #2
Writer: Steve Orlando, John Harris Dunning
Artist/Cover: Alessandro Oliveri
Colorist: Francesca Vivaldi
Letterer: Fabio Amelia
With London rocked by a shocking death, Agent Jesse Holden and Detective Edwin Fogg inspect the brutal scene of Kenneth Fitzpatrick's murder and rip into Kenneth's spoiled, horrified American friends. With more suspects than evidence, the duo has to fight through the noise to dig up what true leads they can find--all while the clock ticks on both sides of the pond! And as they discover more about Kenneth's life and death, Holden and Fogg uncover some even more startling revelations about each other!
