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The Return of The Mask, Grendel and Spell On Wheels – Dark Horse Comics October 2019 Solicitations

Published Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:00:44 -0500

Dark Horse October 2019 solicitations bring the return of The Mask from Christopher Cantwell and Patric Reynolds with The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask #1. Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter #1 is the debut comic from David Dastmalchian, of Ant-Man, Ant-Man And The Wasp, Dark Knight and the upcoming Suicide Squad 2. And there's all-new Grendel from Matt Wagner in Grendel: Devil's Odyssey #1. And the return of Spell On Wheels 2 with Kate Leth and Megan Levens.

Here we go…

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Aliens Colonial Marines: Rising Threat #2

Brian Wood (W), Werther Dell'Edera (A), Michael Atiyeh (A), Tristan Jones and Simon Gough (Cover), and Evan Cagle (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

Olivia Shipp and the Colonial Marines of the Typhoon find themselves fighting for their lives as they make their way toward a trapped engineer in a rescue operation that's starting to look more and more like a suicide mission.

Brian Wood!

Aliens: Rescue #4 (of 4)

Brian Wood (W), Werther Dell'Edera (P), Dan Jackson (C), Roberto De La Torre (Cover), and Mack Chater (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

In Aliens: Resistance, Amanda Ripley and Zula Hendricks rescued Alec Brand from certain death. He has the chance to repay the favor, but was this mission doomed from the start?

American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #6

Neil Gaiman (W), P. Craig Russell (W/A), Scott Hampton (A/C), Jennifer T. Lange (C), Glenn Fabry (Cover), and David Mack (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 16
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

From his trip through the Underworld, Shadow is revived with new insights regarding the battle between new and old gods, and must race to prevent a bloodbath.

Anthem Stein

On sale Oct 2
$19.99

We continue our line of iconic Anthem products with this impressive 22 oz. ceramic stein. Featuring the instantly recognizable logo and freelancer triangles from the game.

Anthem Pint Glass Set

On sale Oct 2
$19.99

Set of two 16 oz. glasses, each with a javelin and logo.

Lemire! Deodato Jr.!

Berserker Unbound #3 (of 4)

Jeff Lemire (W), Mike Deodato Jr. (A/Cover), Frank Martin (C), and Dustin Nguyen (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 2
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The warrior known as the Mongrel King, trapped in a modern world with no one but a sympathetic homeless man to keep him company, finds himself confronted by new dangers and old threats from his homeland.

From the Eisner Award–winning team of Jeff Lemire, Mike Deodato Jr., and Frank Martin comes this urban warrior fantasy series!

Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice #4 (of 5)

Jeff Lemire (W, Michael Walsh (A/C/Cover), Andrew Robinson (Variant Cover), Francesco Francavilla (Variant Cover), Gabriel Walta (Variant Cover), and Tyler Crook (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 9
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The out-of-shape and out-of-practice Black Hammer heroes must contend with a suspicious Justice League as Colonel Weird and the Green Lanterns try to unravel the mystery at the heart of this dimensional switch—and the DC heroes marooned in Black Hammer Farm make a surprising discovery that may offer them answers.

The Ultimate superhero crossover of the year!

"I didn't think something could be thrilling and sad at the same time but now there's Black Hammer proving me wrong. Amazing, just flat-out amazing."—Patton Oswalt

Choke Gasp! The Best of 75 Years of EC Comics HC

Various (W/A)

On sale Dec 4
FC, 528 pages
$49.99
HC, 8" x 10"

A premiere collection of the best stories of EC Comics, curated in a deluxe hardcover, just in time to celebrate the legendary publisher's 75th anniversary!

Collects material from Crime SuspenStories issues 1, 17, 18; Frontline Combat issues 1, 3, 4, 8; Haunt of Fear issues 4, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 22; Impact issue 1, Shock SuspenStories issues 1, 4, 6, 7, 9; Tales from the Crypt issues 22, 25, 32–36, 38, 45, 46; Two-Fisted Tales 19, 23, 25; Vault of Horror issues 13, 14, 19, 20, 28, 31–33, 35; Weird Fantasy issues 9, 15, 17 (1951), 17 (1952), 18, 21; Weird Science issues 6, 9, 18, 20; and Weird Science-Fantasy issues 23–25.

• Featuring legendary creators Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, and more!

• Reprinted in full color!

Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter #1 (of 4)

David Dastmalchian (W) and Lukas Ketner (A/Cover)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Aspiring reporter Jerri Bartman is furious when she's demoted to hosting the nightly Creature Feature at her small-town TV station. But Jerri quickly learns that there is more to horror hosting than just introducing bad B-movies. Her first night in the costume of her missing predecessor, Count Crowley, finds her face to face with a living, breathing . . . werewolf. Or was she just that drunk?

• Featuring the dynamic creative team of David Dastmalchian and Lukas Ketner!

• The perfect comic for the Halloween season!

Disney The Little Mermaid #1 (of 3)

Cecil Castellucci (W), Zulema Scotto Lavina (A/Cover), and Piky Hamilton (C)

On sale Oct 16
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Experience the unforgettable tale of Disney's The Little Mermaid through the first-person perspective of Ariel in this comic retelling. Dive into the heart and mind of the mermaid as her world changes before her eyes—her life, and life under the sea, will never be the same.

• Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Disney classic film!

Drifters Volume 6 TP

Kohta Hirano (W/A/Cover)

On sale Dec 18
b&w, 234 pages
$14.99
TP, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

The Black King's horde of goblins, giants, and dragons descends upon the fortifications of humanity. Dug in deep, and with the superior strategic acumen and weaponry provided by Earth warlord Oda Nobunaga, the human races have a solid chance for victory, but the most dangerous enemy may come from within!

EC Archives: Modern Love HC

Al Feldstein (W/A/Cover), Bill Gaines (W), Gardner Fox (W), Johnny Craig (A), Graham Ingels (A), Lou Morales (A), Wally Wood (A), Harry Harrison (A), S.M. Iger (A), and Jack Kamen (A)

On sale Dec 11
FC, 272 pages
$49.99
HC, 8" x 10"

The complete EC series Modern Love collected here, contains stories of forbidden love, betrayed lovers, and strange romances!

Collects the complete Modern Love series #1-#8, this volume features—in fully remastered digital color—the work of comic book greats Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, and more!

Ether: The Disappearance of Violet Bell #2 (of 5)

Matt Kindt (W), David Rubín (A/Cover), and Gabriel Walta (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 30
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

From New York Times best-selling Mind MGMT creator Matt Kindt and Black Hammer's David Rubín!

Hot on the trail of Violet Belle, the Faerie King's kidnapped daughter, interdimensional detective Boone Dias faces mummified assassins and cannibal pirate faeries in his quest to get her back.

EVERYTHING #2

Christopher Cantwell (W) and I.N.J. Culbard (W/A/C/Cover)

On sale Oct 2
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

EVERYTHING may have become the collective obsession of Holland, Michigan . . . but something dark is quickly happening to its people. Will Remo's hallucinations drive him insane . . . or worse? Is Lori too far gone? And what the hell is going on with Shirley? Everything they know is changing . . . and it might not be for the better.

Fight Club 3 #10

Chuck Palahniuk (W), Cameron Stewart (A), Dave McCaig (C), David Mack (Cover), and Duncan Fegredo (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 30
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

There's no room at the Last Round Up, so this nativity scene is going to have to move it. The truth about Marla Singer's wild origin story is revealed, but we still can't tell who's Tyler and who's Balthazar.

Gantz Omnibus Volume 4 TP

Hiroya Oku (W/A/Cover)

On sale Dec 11
b&w, 680 pages
$24.99
TP, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

Kei Kurono's work as a Gantz fighter is a nightmare, but his personal life is looking up, with a new ladylove opening his heart. But when his beloved is threatened by a Gantz-obsessed schoolmate on a shooting rampage, Kei must face the killer without his Gantz suit for protection!

• 680 pages, value priced!

• Gantz has sold over fifteen million copies in Japan!

All-new Grendel from Matt Wagner!

Grendel: Devil's Odyssey #1 (of 8)

Matt Wagner (W/A/Cover), Brennan Wagner (C), and Fabio Moon (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 2
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Grendel Prime searches the stars for a new home for mankind, and Matt Wagner returns to his darkest creation! As civilization comes to an end on Earth, the final Grendel Khan gives Grendel Prime a new directive: Find a perfect planet to be the new home for the human race. But will the deadly and relentless paladin ultimately save humanity . . . or destroy it?

• Grendel Prime continues the legacy in a space adventure!

• Sci-fi, fantasy, and horror combine.

Mike Mignola! Matt Smith!

Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Long Night at Goloski Station One-shot

Mike Mignola (W/Cover), Matt Smith (A), and Dave Stewart (C)

On sale Oct 30
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
One-shot

A quiet night at a rundown Russian train station turns into an all-out demon battle for Hellboy when three sinister interlopers pass through.

Mike Mignola writes and Matt Smith draws this Western-style supernatural standoff!

"Mignola has created a myth, one that has often been imitated over the past 25 years but never equaled." –Newsarama

Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Saturn Returns #3 (of 3)

Mike Mignola (W), Scott Allie (W), Christopher Mitten (A/Cover), and Brennan Wagner (C)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Theories and threads are coming up cold, but the bodies are still piling up in the terrified New Hampshire town. How many more will die before the creature is contained? Agent Kinsley and the local authorities must race to stop the bloodthirsty body-snatcher without Hellboy, who has been urgently pulled in another direction.

Mike Mignola, Scott Allie, and Christopher Mitten create an explosive conclusion to this three-issue scare-fest.

Hellboy Wrapping Paper

On sale Oct 2
$9.99

Even demons love a good celebration! And perhaps this set of wrapping paper is just what you need to complete the party. Each pack comes with three sheets measuring 24"x 36" and four labels. Summon all your best fiends and have the party of a lifetime.

Invisible Kingdom #6
G. Willow Wilson (W) and Christian Ward (A/C/Cover)
On sale July 24
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing

A fierce beginning to arc two of the astronomical hit series! Desperate after a devastating battle, the Sundog is stranded and running out of fuel—and they turn to Vess' breathtaking home planet of Rool for help. But just as unexpected bonds and newfound strength begin to reveal themselves . . . so does a new and terrifying gang of spacefaring renegades.

Kabuki Omnibus Volume 1 TP

David Mack (W/A/Cover)

On sale Dec 11
FC, 400 pages
$29.99
TP, 7"x 10"

Celebrate 25 years of David Mack's Kabuki and immerse yourself in the inspiration for Sony's upcoming Kabuki television series!

A young woman, code name "Kabuki", struggles with her identity in near-future Japan. Working as an operative for a clandestine government agency known as "the Noh," Kabuki neutralizes dangerous individuals before they become national-level threats, but when the agency she works for, is compromised, Kabuki's personal quest sends her down a difficult path to her own self-discovery, that may bring her in direct conflict with the powers she formerly served.

The origin, the foundation of the story . . . the very beginning of the acclaimed series created by David Mack. This edition collects the first two original Kabuki volumes, Circle of Blood and Dreams, in an easy-to-read trade paperback . . . the perfect book for fans of Mack and Kabuki, and brand-new Kabuki readers!

Manor Black #4 (of 4)

Cullen Bunn (W), Brian Hurtt (W), Tyler Crook (A/C/Cover), and Erica Henderson (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 30
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

From the creators of Harrow County and The Sixth Gun comes this gothic horror fantasy about a family of sorcerers in crisis.

Tensions inside and out of the Black household come to a head as the young magician Ari contends with the attentions of sorcerers led by the malevolent Stranger and Roman Black's own children.

"A soapy, eerie new comic that delivers as many laughs as it does jolts—often at the same time."—Patton Oswalt

Make America Green Again!

The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask #1 (of 4)

Christopher Cantwell (W), Patric Reynolds (A/Cover), Lee Loughridge (C), and Rafael Albuquerque (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 16
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The best-selling comic series that inspired the blockbuster film returns with gruesome hilarity from the showrunner of AMC's Halt and Catch Fire and Hellboy's Patric Reynolds.

Years ago, a weird mask of unknown origin and limitless power was buried in the cement of an apartment building's basement floor. Edge City and its residents have all but forgotten the mysterious green-faced killer known only as "Big Head." But now, decades later, the bizarre Tex Avery-style killings are happening all over again and are on a collision course with a bizarre political campaign where a homicidal maniac wants to "Make America Green Again"!

Miniature Final Fantasy: No Adventure Too Large HC

Square Enix (W/A)

On sale Dec 17
FC, 96 pages
$19.99
HC, 7" x 7"

Tetsuya Tanaka's vibrant miniature photography is showcased side-by-side with concept art that details the process of each photo's creation. This tome catalogs fan-favorite moments captured from across the Final Fantasy series, followed by a longform interview with Tatsuya Tanaka himself.

Mob Psycho 100 Volume 4 TP

ONE (W/A/Cover)

On sale Dec 25
b&w, 200 pages
$11.99
TP, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

From the creator of One-Punch Man!

Nothing's stronger than the bond—or the rivalry—between brothers! Mild-mannered Mob has never realized that his younger brother Ritsu, who enjoys all the social success that Mob lacks, nutures a hidden, desperate envy for the thing Mob possesses that he doesn't—Mob's psychic superpowers. But when Ritsu's own powers awaken at long last, the story turns towards a shocking new direction!

No One Left to Fight #4 (of 5)

Aubrey Sitterson (W) and Fico Ossio (A/C/Cover)

On sale Oct 2
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The comic you always wanted continues to give you exactly what you need with "Enter! The Arboreal Sanctum!" From Aubrey Sitterson (The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, G.I. Joe) and Fico Ossio (Spider-Man, Revolution), the iconic heroes of No One Left to Fight believe they've found a peaceful retreat, until they're confronted by a monstrous threat from their past—revivified, improved, and ready to finish what he started.

The Orville #4: The Word of Avis Part 2 of 2

David A. Goodman (W), David Cabeza (A/Cover), and Michael Atiyeh (C)

On sale Oct 9
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Trust is in short supply when the Orville finds itself tricked into entering dangerous Krill territory. With pursuit by Krill ships all but guaranteed, the crew must work together to use every ounce of their ingenuity or face obliteration—all the more difficult with an enemy in their midst!

Kill Time, Till Time Kills You!

Ruby Falls #1 (of 4)

Ann Nocenti (W), Flavia Biondi (A/Cover), and Lee Loughridge (C)

On sale Oct 2
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown's biggest secret: the "disappearance" of infamously progressive Betty Gallagher during the mobster-ruled heyday of the old mining town. When details of the cold-case murder start to come out through her grandmother Clara's foggy, dementia-jumbled memories, Lana becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it splinters the peaceful town—and endangers everything she loves.

From Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil) and rising talent Flavia Biondi (Italian artist of La Generazione making her American comics debut) comes Ruby Falls: a neo-noir tale of love, memory, and murder mysteriously woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom.

She Could Fly Volume 2: The Lost Pilot TP

Christopher Cantwell (W), Martin Morazzo (A/Cover), and Miroslav Mrva (C)

On sale Dec 4
FC, 128 pages
$19.99
TP, 7" x 10"

Luna has crash-landed back into her life after spending a year in a mental institution . . . but that might just mean she's closer to the edge than she's ever been before.

After discovering clues about the Flying Woman's missing family, Luna's obsession reignites, threatening to again unravel her fragile mind. Meanwhile, a mysterious guru appears in the sewers of Chicago, a Russian mercenary seeks old secret technology, and the specter of violence begins to loom over everyone once more.

Luna begins to wonder . . . will she even survive long enough to go insane?

Collects She Could Fly: The Lost Pilot #1-#5.

Spell On Wheels 2 #1 (of 5)

Kate Leth (W), Megan Levens (A/Cover), and Marissa Louise (C)

On sale Oct 9
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The trio of Witches from Spell on Wheels return in this follow up cross country series!

Andy, Claire, and Jolene find themselves back on the road when a dark presence from out west possesses Claire. As they follow the I-10 towards danger unknown, the group grapples with phantoms, family drama, cryptids, and crushes. Kate Leth (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat), Megan Levens (Star Trek: Boldly Go), and Marissa Louise (Hex Wives, Grumble) bring you another chapter in the Spell on Wheels saga!

• Supernatural meets Buffy and Charmed.

Starcraft: Survivors #4 (of 4)

Jody Houser (W), Gabriel Guzmán (A/Cover), and Michael Atiyeh (C)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

The dark templar has defeated the Shadowguard and infiltrated the hidden lab. The only obstacle standing in her way is a scientist with a cutting-edge weapon developed for killing her kind. As the vengeful protoss's plans come closer to fruition, Caleb must decide where his allegiance lies.

Steeple #2 (of 5)

John Allison (W/A/Cover), Sarah Stern (C), and Lissa Treiman (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 16
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

A supernatural tale of friendship, the devil, and moral gray areas.

New curate Billie Baker does her best to reach out to the small coastal parish's wayward youth, but when a supernatural rain brings forth an aquatic demon, she finds that she doesn't see eye-to-eye with her boss's way of dealing with things.

From Giant Days John Allison!

Strayed #3 (of 5)

Carlos Giffoni (W), Juan Doe (A/C/Cover), and Alexis Ziritt (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 9
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Lou's cosmic adventures lead him to a survivor of a terrible galactic war. Beyond tales of past woe, this new ally seems to hold the key to future peace. Meanwhile, Premier Peely takes further steps to advance his sinister plans of galactic domination.

Christian Ward!

Tommy Gun Wizards #3 (of 4)

Christian Ward (W/Cover), Sami Kivelä (A), Dee Cunnife (C), and Ian Bertram (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 23
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

As Eliot Ness works to bring down Al Capone's illegal magic ring, dark wizards begin invading the dreams of the Untouchables and Ness's own family. Meanwhile, Ness discovers that something worse than Capone is behind the whole operation.

A new genre-bending comic series from Christian Ward, artist of the acclaimed sci-fi epic ODY-C. Drawn by Sami Kivelä (Abbott), with backup stories written and drawn by Christian Ward.

Triage #2 (of 5)

Phillip Sevy (W/A/C/Cover) and Jorge Corona (Variant Cover)

On sale Oct 9
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Miniseries

Evie, Marco, and Orbit wake up from their recent jump between realities with only hours remaining before their next confrontation with the Hunter, an interdimensional being set on destroying them! The three women must figure out they're being targeted, how they relate to each other, and what they can do to escape certain death.

Umbrella Academy Wrapping Paper

On sale Oct 2
$9.99

Everyone loves to celebrate with family. Why not spend yours with the famous, dysfunctional super-family of the Umbrella Academy? With this set of three sheets of wrapping paper, each measuring 24" x 36", your gifts will certainly be looking super. And of course, the set comes with four labels to make the celebration even more special!

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