Dark Horse Comics Solicitations for May 2008

Here is a look at Dark Horse Comics' assortment of comics related to Futureal Studio for May 2008. This listing is offered to inform our visitors of the current whereabouts of our associates.

ABE SAPIEN: THE DROWNING #4 (of 5)

Writer: Mike Mignola
Artist: Jason Shawn Alexander
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover: Mike Mignola

The terrible secrets of Saint Sébastien come to light as Abe pushes deeper into the mystery of the island and a legacy of evil that spans the life of humanity itself.

Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and featuring the haunting art of Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret, The Escapists), Abe Sapien: The Drowning is the story of Hellboy mainstay Abe Sapien's first solo adventure.

"There is just one word for Alexander's art: amazing." -Silver Bullet Comics

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

B.P.R.D.: 1946 #5 (of 5)

Writers: Mike Mignola and Joshua Dysart
Artist: Paul Azaceta
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover: Mike Mignola

B.P.R.D.: 1946 rises to its astounding conclusion as Bruttenholm at last comes face to face with one of the most diabolical villains to emerge from the Third Reich, a mad genius whose creations will plague the B.P.R.D. for years to come.

Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Joshua Dysart (Violent Messiahs, Swamp Thing, Conan and the Midnight God) and drawn by Paul Azaceta (Grounded), B.P.R.D.: 1946 chronicles the first investigation of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense in the ruins of post-World War II Berlin.

• Comic Book Resources ranked Mike Mignola as one of the top five best writers in 2007!

On sale May 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #14

Writer: Drew Goddard
Artists: Georges Jeanty and Andy Owens
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover: Georges Jeanty
Variant Cover: Jon Foster

The Scoobies' mysterious new foes have obtained a powerful instrument that may destroy everything that Buffy has worked so hard to build. Acclaimed screenwriter, Drew Goddard (Lost, Cloverfield) continues his fun-filled romp through Tokyo with Wolves at the Gate part 3.

The critically acclaimed Buffy Season Eight continues with Joss Whedon as executive producer, with Georges Jeanty (The American Way) as series artist, and Jon Foster on covers.

On sale May 7 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 15: THE CORRIDOR OF MULLAH-KAJAR AND OTHER STORIES TPB

Writers: J.M. DeMatteis, Roy Thomas, Larry Hama and Len Wein
Artists: John Buscema, Neal Adams, Vincente Alcazar, Yong Montano, Ernie Chan and Bob McLeod

Following a legendary writer like Roy Thomas is no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League, Spider Man: Kraven's Last Hunt, Moonshadow) found himself doing just that when he collaborated with writer Len Wein on Conan #116—and then became the book's new regular writer with Conan #118! Dark Horse's latest Chronicles of Conan collects six issues from the regular series run, as well as the second Conan King-Size Annual. Readers will marvel at the strange new landscapes, creatures, and magical foes that DeMatteis brought to the series, while still getting a Roy Thomas fix with his "Phoenix on the Sword" adaptation from Conan Annual #2.

• This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #116 to #121 and Conan Annual #2.

• Beautifully re-mastered in breathtaking new color!

On sale July 2 192 pg, FC, $16.95 US

THE GOON #24

Writer and Artist: Eric Powell
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover: Eric Powell

Buzzard, formally the sheriff of a small western town where the townsfolk were turned into nefarious zombies, returns to Horse Eater's Woods to better understand the source of a horrifying curse that plagues the people of Goon's town.

This issue also features a bonus story, written by Eric Powell with artwork by Kyle Holtz, which revisits the pie-eating Skunk Ape, who gets his kicks from terrorizing elementary school children.

"No one has done such quality tongue-deeply-in-cheek horror hilarity since Bruce Campbell took up chainsaw and broomstick in Army of Darkness" – Wizard Magazine

On sale May 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HELLBOY: ODDEST JOBS TPB

Writers: Various
Artist and Cover: Mike Mignola

And you thought Hell was weird...

Long-time contributor to the Hellboy mythos Christopher Golden brings together a crew of luminaries including Joe R. Lansdale (Bubba Ho-Tep) and China Mieville (King Rat), cross-genre sensation Barbara Hambly (The Windrose Chronicles), celebrated mystery writer Ken Bruen (The Dramatist), best-selling science fiction and fantasy novelist Tad Williams (Otherland), and a bevy of other skilled storytellers eager to spin a tale or two about the world's greatest paranormal detective, as some of the biggest names in horror, mystery, and fantasy come together to pay homage to Mike Mignola's Hellboy!

• Hellboy: Oddest Jobs contains numerous illustrations by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola!

• Hellboy: Oddest Jobs will be released in time to take advantage of the massive amounts of press generated by the release of the major motion picture, Hellboy II: The Golden Army!

On sale July 9 216 pg, B&W, $14.95 US

PIGEONS FROM HELL #2 (of 4)

Writer: Joe R. Lansdale
Artist and Cover: Nathan Fox
Colorist: Dave Stewart

What started out as a simple road trip has turned into a nightmarish disaster as Clare and Janet, heirs to the mysterious Blassenville estate, and their three friends find themselves stranded for the night in the derelict Blassenville mansion, located deep in the desolate heart of the Louisiana swamplands. With nothing left to do but to wait for daylight before they can go for help, the group settles in for the night, but it doesn't take long for the evil that infects the house to try to claim its first victims.

Legendary horror aficionado Joe R. Lansdale puts a new spin on an old classic with this four-part adaptation of master storyteller Robert E. Howard's classic tale of terror Pigeons From Hell.

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

SERENITY: BETTER DAYS #3 (of 3)

Writers: Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews
Artist: Will Conrad
Colorist: Michelle Madsen
Cover: Adam Hughes

Better Days concludes with a brutal showdown when one of Serenity's crew is taken captive and tortured. The gang must put their enduring differences aside and work together to save one of their own, even if it may mean losing the cash prize of a lifetime.

Joss Whedon returns to his blockbuster hit Serenity, reuniting with Brett Matthews and Will Conrad, his collaborators on the bestselling 2005 series Those Left Behind. Adam Hughes joins the team for covers.

Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews return to Serenity!

On sale May 14 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE TPB

Writer: Gerard Way
Artist: Gabriel Ba
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover: Gabriel Ba

In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who'd previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, "To save the world." These seven children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers. Their first adventure at the age of ten pits them against an erratic and deadly Eiffel Tower, piloted by the fearsome zombie-robot Gustave Eiffel. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again.

• This volume collects the first six-issue series, as well as out-of-print short stories, and an expanded sketchbook section featuring work by Ba, Jean, and Way.

• "... flawless... stylish, imaginative..."—NEWSARAMA

On sale July 2 192 pg, FC, $17.95 US

USAGI YOJIMBO #112

Writer and Artist: Stan Sakai

Surrounded by a group of angry gamblers intent on capturing a young girl protected by Usagi and Gen, the rabbit ronin and his bounty-hunting friend are running out of options in this conclusion to "The Whip"!

The female gambler known as "The Whip" has kidnapped a child from the local gang leader and given her to Usagi and Gen for safekeeping. Now, the gang has caught up with them. Trapped inside an inn, Usagi and Gen must create a diversion for The Whip and the girl to escape. However, escape is the last thing on The Whip's mind.

On sale May 28 24 pg, B&W, $2.99 US

USAGI YOJIMBO VOL 22: TOMOE'S STORY TPB

Writer and Artist: Stan Sakai

Learn why Tomoe is the most valuable retainer of Lord Noriuki of the Geishu Province, then plunge into a terrifying ghost story where a string of mysterious murders points to a woman dead for ten years. Finally, experience the mesmerizing beauty of a formal tea ceremony, as Usagi and Tomoe share this spiritual event to mark the rabbit ronin's departure from the province to resume his travels.

•Collects Usagi Yojimbo Color Special #1-3 (originally published by Fantagraphics) and Usagi Yojimbo #90-93.

• Introduction by Heidi MacDonald of Publishers Weekly and features the newly redrawn "Tomoe's Story" introductory tale!

On sale July 22 184 pg, B&W, TPB $14.95 US, HC $59.95 US