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Dark Horse Previews for July 25, 2012


ANGEL & FAITH #12
Writer: Christos Gage
Art: Rebekah Isaacs & Dan Jackson
Covers: Rebekah Isaacs, Steve Morris
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date:
Format: FC, 32 pages
Price: $2.99

The Story

Using remnants of magic, Angel, Faith, Willow, and Connor have entered the hell dimension where no one should-or really, could-dare go: Quor-Toth! Willow's quest to restore magic to Earth was her objective in attempting the impossible; Angel's objective was . . . something else. And Faith? She's along to make sure that everyone's feet stay on the ground, and out of anything they might regret.

*Executive produced by Joss Whedon!

*Follows the events of Buffy Season 8!

*Willow joins the crew!


AXE COP: PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD #1
Writer: Malachia Nicolle
Art: Ethan Nicolle & Erik Schulz
Cover: Ethan Nicolle
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date:
Format: FC, 32 pages
Price: $3.50

The Story

Axe Cop has been appointed president of the whole world! But what will Axe Cop and his friends do in a world with no bad guys? Look to defeat the bad guys from outer space, of course! Written by 8-year-old Malachai Nicolle and drawn by his 31-year-old brother Ethan Nicolle, Axe Cop is commander in chief of hilarious adventures as only a kid could imagine!

*Brand-new print-exclusive story-never seen before!

*Upon its debut as a webcomic in December of 2009, Axe Copwas instantly hailed as a one-of-a-kind hit!

Elect Axe Cop!


B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH: EXORCISM #2 (of 2)
Writers: Mike Mignola & Cameron Stewart
Art: Cameron Stewart & Dave Stewart
Cover: Viktor Kalvachev
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date:
Format: FC, 32 pages
Price: $3.50

The Story

Field agent Ashley Strode attempts to purge a demon from a 100-year-old exorcist, utilizing a deadly rite that sends both of them into a spiritual hell.

*Owl demons!

*Featuring the origin of Ota Benga from B.P.R.D.: 1947.


THE GOON #40
Writer: Eric Powell
Art: Eric Powell
Cover: Eric Powell
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Format: FC, 32 pages
Price: $3.50

The Story

Back in his teenage days when Prohibition was going on, Goon used to hot-rod moonshine past the law for fun and profit. That is, until he ran into a gang of gearhead rockabilly ghouls out for blood!

*A bootleggin' Goon takes on undead rockabillies!

*The Goon goes monthly!

*"GO ON, READ THE GOON!"-Major Spoilers


MASS EFFECT: HOMEWORLDS #3
Writer: Mac Walters, John Dombrow & Jeremy Barlow
Art: Garry Brown & Michael Atiyeh
Covers: Anthony Palumbo, Mike Hawthorne
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date:
Format: FC, 32 pages
Price: $3.50

The Story

Mass Effect: Homeworlds returns with a brand-new tale of turian Garrus Vakarian, from Garrus's Mass Effect 3 writer John Dombrow! Garrus has fought valiantly alongside Commander Shepard, but his time away from his home planet Palaven has seen crime and corruption take hold there, a contradiction that becomes clearer as he investigates the murder of a turian on Omega. Cutting to the heart ofHomeworlds, Garrus must choose between fighting for the galaxy or protecting his home!

*From Mass Effect 3 writers Mac Walters and John Dombrow!

*Script by Jeremy Barlow (Star Wars: Rebellion)!


MIND MGMT #3
Writer: Matt Kindt
Art: Matt Kindt
Cover: Matt Kindt
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Format: FC, 24 pages
Price: $3.99

The Story

As Meru's investigation of MIND MGMT takes her to China and its "miracle dolphins," she begins to realize that the clues she's been following have been intentionally left for her. What do the horrors she's seen on her journey have to do with a psychic espionage agency dating back to WWI, and why does its most notorious defector, Henry Lyme, want Meru to find him?

*Akira meets Apocalypse Now.

• From the creator of 3 Story and Super Spy!

*Each issue features bonus MIND MGMT case files!

"[Matt Kindt] is quickly proving himself to be a force to be reckoned with, if he hasn't already." -ComicsAlliance


RESIDENT ALIEN #3 (of 3)
Writer: Peter Hogan
Art: Steve Parkhouse
Cover: Steve Parkhouse
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date:
Format: FC, 32 pages
Price: $3.50

The Story

Stranded and living undercover on our planet, the alien now known as Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle races to solve a small-town crime before federal agents close in on him and discover his secret! Biding his time in the sleepy town of Patience, USA, Dr. Harry has masked his existence with a form of alien telepathy. There are those who are resistant to his strange powers, however, and Harry's time is running out. Someone very close to him is about to blow his cover! Acclaimed creators Peter Hogan (2000 AD, Tom Strong) and Steve Parkhouse (Milkman Murders, Doctor Who) deliver a truly unique sci-fi adventure tale with heart and humor!

*From the writer of Tom Strong and the artist for Alan Moore'sThe Bojeffries Saga!

*Soon-to-be featured on Felicia Day's Geek and Sundry channel on YouTube!


STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES - BOBA FETT IS DEAD #4
Writer: Tom Taylor
Art: Chris Scalf
Cover: Chris Scalf
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date:
Format: FC, 40 pages
Price: $3.50

The Story

The man behind the murder of Boba Fett has sent his army of mercenaries to kill Fett's ex-wife and child, and Boba's half-brother Connor Freeman.

But what if Boba Fett isn't quite as dead as everyone thinks? Then there might be . . .

Hell.

To.

Pay.

*Back from the dead!


STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL - DEATH SENTENCE #1
Writer: Tom Taylor
Art: Bruno Redondo
Cover: Dave Dorman
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Format: FC, 32 pages
Price: $2.99

The Story

By now the galaxy has learned the terrible truth: Sith Lord Darth Maul still lives. Worse, he has joined forces with his brother Savage Opress!

The Jedi are searching for them and, after Maul and Opress cut a murderous swath through the Outer Rim, so is an army of mercenaries hired by a wealthy mine owner.

Darth Maul has a price on his head, and for him there is only one way to deal with such a problem: go directly to the source!

*A direct follow-up to the events in the television series The Clone Wars!

Darth Maul lives!





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