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Dark Horse Comics Solicits for March 2018 – New Arc for American Gods, New Black Hammer, and Hellboy Omnibuses Begin

Dark Horse Comics for March 2018 are lined up…

The second arc of the comic based on Neil Gaiman's novel starts with American Gods: My Ainsel. Doctor Star & The Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows: From the World of Black Hammer #1 has a dual-narrative story set in the world of the Eisner-award winning Black Hammer. And Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction TP begins Hellboy's complete story presented in chronological order…

Neil Gaiman! P. Craig Russell!

American Gods: My Ainsel #1

Neil Gaiman (W), P. Craig Russell (W/A), Scott Hampton (A/C), Glenn Fabry (Cover), Adam Brown (Cover), and David Mack (Variant cover)

On sale Mar 14
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

The bizarre road trip across America continues as our heroes gather reinforcements for the imminent god war!

Shadow and Wednesday leave the House on the Rock and continue their journey across the country where they set up aliases, meet new gods, and prepare for war.

The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula Award–winning novel and hit Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a graphic novel!

• The second arc begins here!

"This adaptation is sincerely long overdue." – Paste

The Art of God of War HC

Santa Monica Studios (W/A)

On sale Mar 13
FC, 184 pages
$39.99
HC, 9" x 12"

It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man, outside the shadow of the gods, he seeks solitude in the unfamiliar lands of Norse mythology. With new purpose and his son at his side, Kratos must fight for survival as powerful forces threaten to disrupt the new life he has created. Dark Horse Books proudly presents the quintessential companion to the enormously anticipated God of War, allowing readers to witness the creation of an epic of tremendous scale!

• Featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the game!

• Includes exclusive commentary from the studio behind God of War!

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV HC

Yoji Shinkawa (A)

On sale May 9
FC, 800 pages
$79.99
HC, 8 1/2" x 12"

Dark Horse proudly presents a collection twenty years in the making, translated to English for the first time. With concept, weapon, and character art from Hideo Kojima's celebrated tactical espionage classics: Metal Gear Solid, MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater, MGS4: Guns of the Patriots, and MGS: Peace Walker.

• Celebrating the career of video game auteur Hideo Kojima and the visionary art of Yoji Shinkawa!

• The perfect companion to Dark Horse's The Art of Metal Gear Solid V!

• Two-volume set in a designer slipcase.

The Battles of Bridget Lee Volume 2: The Miracle Child TP

Ethan Young (W/A/Cover)

On sale May 9
FC, 108 pages
$14.99
TP, 6" x 9"

En route to secure more rations for her outpost, Bridget Lee is dragged back to the battlefield where her husband died. There, she discovers the Kra'kuu's plan to unite and rise up behind a new figure, but will it be enough to fend off the merciless Marauders when the time comes?

• A young-adult series by acclaimed comics writer, Ethan Young!

Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites TP

Evan Dorkin (W) and Jill Thompson (A)

On sale May 9
FC, 184 pages
$19.99
TP, 7" x 10"

Black magic, demonic frogs, and zombie road kill are just a few of the problems plaguing this seemingly sleepy little town. Beneath the quiet streets a rat cabal plots vengeance, while in the local cemetery the dead leave their graves. With the human residents unaware of the supernatural danger, it's up to a determined crew of dogs (and one cat) to keep their community safe. Lives will be lost, and bonds forged as the beasts of Burden Hill battle against an unknown evil rooted within their town.
Award-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin (Milk & Cheese) and Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother) come together to share the lives of some unlikely heroes.

This volume reprints the comic-book series Beasts of Burden issues #1–#4, the short stories from the Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft, the Dark Horse Book of the Dead, and the Dark Horse Book of Monsters, "Stray," "Unfamiliar," "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie," and "A Dog and His Boy," published by Dark Horse Comics.

"Dorkin's clever writing and Thompson's charming painted art effortlessly draw in readers." – Publishers Weekly

Joss Whedon! Erika Alexander!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Giles #2 (of 4)

Joss Whedon (W), Erika Alexander (W), Jon Lam (A), Dan Jackson (C), Steve Morris (Cover), Arielle Jovellanos (Variant cover)

On sale Mar 28
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

High school life is a rough go for Rupert Giles–as if being a grown man living inside a teenage body wasn't hard enough. Crushing on each other, Giles and his mysterious new friend, Roux, navigate around the bullies in the hallways while they investigate the school-wide threat and missing staff and students—which they are certain is connected to some kind of demon . . .

Conan Omnibus Volume 4 TP

Timothy Truman (W/A), Roy Thomas (W), Darick Robertson (W), Tomás Giorello (P), Joe Kubert (A), Mike Hawthorne (P), John Lucas (I), Jason Gorder (I), José Villarrubia (C), Dave Stewart (C), Dan Jackson (C), and Cary Nord (Cover)

On sale May 9
FC, 456 pages
$24.99
TP, 7" x 10"

The Dark Horse Conan Omnibus series continues with more acclaimed dark fantasy tales of hot blood and cold steel, Including the adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Iron Shadows in the Moon" and the long-awaited return of Conan the Barbarian comics scribe Roy Thomas, in "Road of Kings."

Collects Conan volume 9: Free Companions (Conan the Cimmerian #14, #16–21), Conan volume 10: Iron Shadows in the Moon (Conan the Cimmerian 22–25, Conan and the Mad King of Gaul, Conan: Weight of the Crown), Conan volume 11: Road of Kings (Conan: Road of Kings #1-6)

• Features the return to Conan by original Conan the Barbarian comics scribe Roy Thomas.

• Includes art by comics legend Joe Kubert.

Matt Kindt!

Dept. H #24

Matt Kindt (W/A/Cover) and Sharlene Kindt (C)

On sale Mar 21
FC, 28 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

As Mia heads to the surface, she has a vision and realizes that the answer to Hari's murder isn't as clear-cut as it first seemed . . . a mystery as complex as the man she called Father.

The final issue!

Doctor Star & The Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows: From the World of Black Hammer #1 (of 4)

Jeff Lemire (W), Max Fiumara (A/cover), Dave Stewart (C) Jordie Bellaire (Variant cover), and Declan Shalvey (Variant cover)

On sale Mar 7
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

This dual-narrative story set in the world of the Eisner-Award winning Black Hammer series chronicles the legacy of a Golden-Age superhero.

An aged crime fighter desperately wants to reconnect with his estranged son, who he hoped would one day take the mantle of Doctor Star. Over the course of the story we learn his World War II-era origin, how he got his powers, his exciting astral adventures, the formation of some of Black Hammer's greatest heroes, and more in this heartbreaking superhero tale about fathers and sons.

Praise for Black Hammer:

"Every so often, you read a comic that grabs hold of you and won't let go. Its world is fascinating, its characters are captivating, and its art is mesmerizing." — IGN

Empowered & Sistah Spooky's High School Hell #4 (of 6)

Adam Warren (W), Carla Speed McNeil (A/Cover), and Jenn Manley Lee (C)

On sale Mar 21
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Trapped in the high-school hellscape's cafeteria, Empowered and Sistah Spooky desperately battle the high-calorie threat of a ginormous junk-food elemental before facing off against a trio of Spooky's vengeful ex-classmates, whose blonde manes have been infernally transformed into head-lopping Weapons of Magical Destruction! Off with their heads!

• Artist Carla Speed McNeil is the acclaimed creator of Finder and artist of No Mercy, Queen and Country, and many more.

Fate/Zero Volume 6 TP

Shinjiro (W/A)

On sale May 23
b&w, 168 pages
$11.99
TP, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

A toast between kings is raised as Rider broaches not only a cask, but a conversation between himself, Saber, and Archer amidst the half-razed grounds of the Einzbern estate. Their war of weapons has been put aside just for the moment in favor of a war of words—a "Holy Grail Dialogue" fought with keen tongues; debating who among these legends of history truly possesses the rank befitting their noble names!

Game of Thrones: Jon Snow Battle of the Bastards Figure

On sale May 16
8" tall figure
$29.99

Arguably Jon Snow's most grueling and bloody combat yet would be the Battle of the Bastards, where he faced off against the sadistic Ramsey Bolton. Armed with his legendary sword, Longclaw, he dove headfirst into the fight. Jon Snow's fierce stance has been magnificently captured in this hand painted 8" tall figure. Ideal for adding to any Game of Thrones collection.

Game of Thrones Buttons

On sale Mar 7
2.25" buttons
$2.99 each

Arryn
Baratheon
Bolton
Frey
Greyjoy
Lannister
Martell
Stannis-Baratheon
Stark
Targaryen
Tully
Tyrell

Here is an opportunity for you to enable your customers to show allegiance to their favorite Game of Thrones houses, by wearing their chosen house sigil. Dark Horse is proud to showcase a collection of twelve individual sigil buttons, measuring 2.25". Each produced in full color and bold clarity, packaged individually in poly-bag with backing card.

Giants #4 (of 5)

Carlos Valderrama (W) and Miguel Valderrama (A/Cover)

On sale Mar
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

A year has passed since Gogi and Zeedo last saw one another, each believing the other was dead. Once friends, they now find themselves rivals—and even the threat of the Giants may not be enough to bring them together! Monsters and egos clash!

Friends forever, enemies to the end!

Harrow County #29

Cullen Bunn (W) and Tyler Crook (A/Cover)

On sale Mar 21
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

An old enemy is back with a vengeance and is dead-set on reclaiming her power over Harrow County. And Emmy is the one person who can stop her . . . So, guess who's the first target?

In chronological order for the first time!

Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction TP

Mike Mignola (W/A/Cover), John Byrne (W), and Dave Stewart (C)

On sale May 9
FC, 368 pages
$24.99
TP, 7" x 10"

The Hellboy saga begins—with over 300 pages drawn by Mignola! For the first time, Hellboy's complete story is presented in chronological order for the ultimate reading experience.

The story jumps from Hellboy's mysterious World War II origin to his 1994 confrontation with the man who summoned him to earth, and the earliest signs of the plague of frogs. Avoiding his supposed fate as the herald of the end of the world, Hellboy continues with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, fighting alongside Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and drafting Roger Homunculus into his own ill-fated service with the B.P.R.D.

This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1994 to 1997, reprinting Seed of Destruction, Wake the Devil, and "Wolves of St August," "The Chained Coffin," and "Almost Colossus," from The Chained Coffin and The Right Hand of Doom.

"Mignola, Byrne, and Chiarello have created a perfect introduction to Mignola's Hellboy, his mysterious surroundings, and the unanswered questions that surround his origin."—Comics Authority

Hungry Ghosts #3 (of 4)

Anthony Bourdain (W), Joel Rose (W), Paul Pope (A/Cover), Sebastian Cabrol (A), and José Villarrubia (C)

On sale Mar 28
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

One by one the candles are snuffed out as the ghostly game of dread and terror continues through the never-ending night. Next up, two tales of shocking horror: "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" takes on a whole new meaning as an accomplished young chef returns to his small-town home from the big city to find insatiable mouths to feed. And in the backroom brigade of a fine French kitchen, an abusive master chef gets what's coming to him in the most unspeakable of manners.

• Featuring art by Paul Pope!

• Mature readers.

I Am a Hero Omnibus Volume 6 TP

Kengo Hanazawa (W/A)

On sale May 2
FC, 440 pages
$19.99
TP, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

A zombie virus threatens the globe! As Hiromi evolves, affected by a zombie baby's bite, will Hideo also exhibit powers linked to the bite on his hand? Other afflicted humans seem to have supernatural abilities, too. Now a major motion picture, this hit manga series is presented in a deluxe omnibus format, collecting two of the original Japanese volumes into each Dark Horse edition!

"Probably the greatest zombie manga ever."—Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide)

Incognegro: Renaissance #2 (of 5)

Mat Johnson (W) and Warren Pleece (A/Cover)

On sale Mar 7
b&w, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries
Cub reporter Zane Pinchback almost witnessed a murder. Now, the only true witness thinks he's the prime suspect. What could she be hiding? Zane will have to go "incognegro" and sneak into a Harlem jazz club to track down the truth. In a time when looks could kill . . . Zane's skin is the only thing keeping him alive.
• Mature readers.

Jam (New Edition) TP

Yahtzee Croshaw (W)

On sale May 16
b&w, 288 pages
$12.99
TP, 6" x 9"

A dark comedy about the one apocalypse no one predicted from hit "Zero Punctuation" writer Yahtzee Croshaw.

We were prepared for an earthquake. We had a flood plan in place. We could even have dealt with zombies. Probably. But no one expected the end to be quite so . . . sticky. Or strawberry-scented.

The second novel by Yahtzee Croshaw (Will Save the Galaxy for Food, Mogworld) now released at an affordable 6" x 9" paperback format.

Jenny Finn HC

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Troy Nixey (W/A), Farel Dalrymple (A), and Dave Stewart (C)

On sale May 30
FC, 136 pages
$17.99
HC, 7" x 10"

Mike Mignola and Troy Nixey's acclaimed series is colored for the first time by Eisner Award winner Dave Stewart.

London's dockside is threatened by the twin terrors of a plague leaving bodies covered in tentacles and a slasher killing women in the night. Desperate for answers after the wrong man is executed for the murders, a group of Londoners holds a séance to contract the supposed killer, and his story of a girl born of the sea who has brought a terrible curse only brings them more questions.

Collects Jenny Finn #1-#4 and bonus sketchbook material.

"Mignola's fantasy should appeal to lovers of Victoriana, especially nautical-minded goths and steampunks."–Publishers Weekly

Joe Golem: Occult Detective Volume 2—The Outer Dark HC

Mike Mignola (W), Christopher Golden (W), Patric Reynolds (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Dave Palumbo (Cover)

On sale May 23
FC, 144 pages
$24.99
HC, 7" x 10"

Occult detective Joe Golem investigates two supernatural mysteries, while demons from his past seep into the present. When men are being driven mad by otherworldly voices in their heads, Joe's search for an explanation leads to another dimension, and a dangerous man who wants to harness its power. Then, Church leads Joe to a crumbling home where a young woman is being possessed by the ghosts of her family. Collects Joe Golem: The Outer Dark #1-#3 and Joe Golem: Flesh and Blood #1-#2.

Koshchei the Deathless #3 (of 6)

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Ben Stenbeck (A), and Dave Stewart (C)

On sale Mar 7
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Koshchei tells Hellboy of the last dragon, a kingdom terrorized by an avian creature, and the tragic choices he had to make in the Baba Yaga's service.

Mignola returns to Hell and to the bizarre folklore that's filled some of his greatest books, reuniting with one of his favorite collaborators, Ben Stenbeck (Frankenstein Underground, Witchfinder: In The Service of Angels, Baltimore).

Legacy: A House of Night Graphic Novel TP

P.C. Cast (W), Kristin Cast (W), Kent Dalian (W), Joelle Jones (A/Cover), Karl Kerschl (A), Joshua Covey (A), Daniel Krall (A), Jonathan Case (A), and
Eric Canete (A)

On sale May 23
FC, 128 pages
$14.99
TP, 7" x 10"

Zoey Redbird was an average teenager worrying about grades, boys, and breakouts. But priorities change when you're marked as a vampyre. Zoey leaves her religious family to enroll in the vampyre academy House of Night, which mixes the all too familiar high school problems with elemental magic, as well as the physical changes that accompany a craving for human blood!

Following the events of the first novel Marked, vampyre Zoey Redbird and her group of devoted friends turn to The Fledgling Handbook, a historical vampyre tome, to better understand their place this big, new supernatural world.

• Celebrate the 10th anniversary return to the House of Night following the bestselling 2017 novel Loved.

• Now in a value priced paperback!

Lone Wolf and Cub Gallery Edition HC

Kazuo Koike (W) and Goseki Kojima (A)

On sale May 23
FC, 228 pages
$99.99
HC, 11" x 17"

Kazuo Koike's samurai epic is a tour-de-force of graphic fiction, and the Lone Wolf and Cub Gallery Edition features selections of the late Goseki Kojima's spectacular illustration reproduced at original size on heavy-stock art paper to preserve the work in detail as it exists today, as close as one can come to owning these rarest of artworks. Including in its entirety the final titanic clash between ōgami Ittō and Yagyū Retsudō. This deluxe volume is a must have for collectors and enthusiasts of the finest comic art ever created.

• Reproduced from high-resolution scans at original size from the original art created over forty years ago!

• Accompanied by corresponding reproductions in English.

Mata Hari #2 (of 5)

Emma Beeby (W), Ariela Kristantina (A/Cover), and Pat Masioni (C)

On sale Mar 21
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

In the late 19th century, a woman was defined by the men in her life. From her bankrupt father to a lecherous headmaster, Margaretha Zelle was never destined to enter high society. This notorious woman who found fame and fortune as an exotic dancer is now imprisoned as a spy, being questioned by a French military interrogator, a man determined to get her confession. But battling the wills of the men who would try to control her is nothing new to the woman who became Mata Hari . . .
• Mature readers.

Milk and Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad TP

Evan Dorkin (W/A) and Sarah Dyer (C)

On sale May 2
FC, 240 pages
$19.99
TP, 7" x 10"

A carton of hate. A wedge of spite. A comic book of idiotic genius. The Eisner Award-winning dairy duo returns in this trade paperback collecting every single stupid Milk and Cheese comic ever made from 1989 to 2010, along with a ton of supplemental awesomeness. This has everything you need! Don't judge it—love it! Or else!

• The complete Milk and Cheese comics in an affordable trade paperback!

• A comprehensive book, featuring the comics, the covers to the issues, pin-ups, even the art for the Milk and Cheese trading card set that came out in 1995, spread across two pages.

"Evan's calcium-rich creations are guaranteed to spread lactose intolerance everywhere." – David Mazzucchelli (Asterios Polyp, Batman: Year One)

Mogworld (New Edition) TP

Yahtzee Croshaw (W)

On sale May 16
b&w, 416 pages
$12.99
TP, 6" x 9"

In a world full to bursting with would-be heroes, Jim couldn't be less interested in saving the day. His fireballs fizzle. He's awfully grumpy. Plus, he's been dead for about sixty years. When a renegade necromancer wrenches him from eternal slumber and into a world gone terribly, bizarrely wrong, all Jim wants is to find a way to die properly, once and for all.

On his side, he's got a few shambling corpses, an inept thief, and a powerful death wish. But he's up against tough odds: angry mobs of adventurers, a body falling apart at the seams—and a team of programmers racing a deadline to hammer out the last few bugs in their AI.

• Now released in an affordable 6" x 9" paperback format.

The Occultist Omnibus TP

Mike Richardson (W), Tim Seeley (W), Victor Drujiniu (A), Mike Norton (A)

On sale May 2
FC, 272 pages
$24.99
TP, 7" x 10"

When Rob Bailey stumbles upon a magical book that gives him supernatural powers he must learn to balance not only his personal responsibilities but also the ones that come with being the new Occultist. Whether it's fighting gangs of mages, or warding off evil warlocks, Rob must learn how to control his new occult abilities before they overcome him!

Collects The Occultist #1-#5 and The Occultist Volume 2: At Death's Door #1-#5.

"Mike Richardson and Tim Seeley make a great team penning this story."—Geeks of Doom

Rasputin: The Voice of the Dragon #5 (of 5)

Mike Mignola (W), Chris Roberson (W), Christopher Mitten (A), Dave Stewart (C), Mike Huddleston (Cover), and Michael Kaluta (Variant cover)

On sale Mar 7
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Bruttenholm and Sandhu reach the site of the Nazis' occult activity, where the shadowy "Master" himself is about to complete his occult experiment.

Rocket Robinson and the Pharaoh's Fortune Volume 1 TP

Sean O'Neill (W/A/Cover)

On sale May 30
FC, 248 pages
$14.99
TP, 7" x 10"

Cairo, 1933—The Egyptian capital is a buzzing hive of treasure-hunters, thrill-seekers, and adventurers, but to 12-year-old Ronald "Rocket" Robinson, it's just another sticker on his well worn suitcase. The only son of an American diplomat, Rocket travels from city to city with his monkey Screech, never staying in one place long enough to call it home, but when Rocket finds a strange note written in Egyptian hieroglyphs, he stumbles into an adventure more incredible than anything he's ever dreamt of.

• Indiana Jones as Tintin set in 1933 Cairo, Egypt!

• Historical fiction for middle grade readers (ages 8-12).

"Young readers just discovering pulpy adventure stories will be appropriately thrilled."—Booklist

Jeff Lemire! David Rubin!

Sherlock Frankenstein & the Legion of Evil: From the World of Black Hammer TP

Jeff Lemire (W) and David Rubin (A/Cover)

On sale May 9
FC, 128 pages
$14.99
TP, 7" x 10"

This mystery set in the world of superheroes follows a reporter determined to find out what happened to her father: The Black Hammer. All answers seem to lie in Spiral City's infamous insane asylum where some of its dangerous super-villain tenants reside. As she gets closer and closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of Black Hammer's greatest foes and how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero.

Collects the first four issues of Sherlock Frankenstein and Black Hammer #12 from New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Lemire!

"This is a masterfully executed book with excellent writing, deep characters, and incredible art."–Comic Crusaders

Tentacle Kitty Coloring Book TP

John Merritt (A/Cover), Amy King (A), Yishan Li (A), Brittney Williams (A), Aubrey Aiese (A), Rootis Tabootus (A), and others

On sale May 30
b&w, 96 pages
$14.99
TP, 10" x 10"

Tentacle Kitty, or "Pink One" as she was called in her tribe, is a kitty from another dimension, that happens to have tentacles. After a series of unfortunate events she is trapped on Earth trying to find a way home. Armed with ten tentacles, an adventurous spirit, and new friends, what could go wrong?

Explore Tentacle Kitty's new life on Earth with this awesome coloring book, including forty-five original, colorable, black and white illustrations of Tentacle Kitty and her unforgettable friends!

A new story begins here!

Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden #1 (of 7)

Stan Sakai (W/A/Cover)

On sale Mar 21
b&w, 28 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

On his way to see Inspector Ishida, Usagi is confronted by Shogunate guards . . . a sign of the times. While unraveling a pair of murders in town later, Usagi and Ishida become wary as they find the corpses stripped of all identification—except for a talisman that leads to a startling discovery!

• Part one of seven—the perfect place to start!

"Long story short, Usagi Yojimbo continues to be the best adventure comic in the world today."—Newsarama

Vinegar Teeth #3 (of 4)

Damon Gentry (W), Troy Nixey (W/A/Cover), and Michelle Madsen (C)

On sale Mar 21
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

As Brick City goes to hell, Detective Buckle and his Lovecraftian monster sidekick Vinegar Teeth try to solve what's turning all the citizens into deadly zombies in the penultimate issue of this bizarre horror comedy!

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