Dark Horse December 2020 Solicitations

ART OF FAR CRY 6 HC

OCT200307
(W) Ubisoft

Explore the vibrant island of Yara, a nation trapped in time. Meet the country’s brutal dictator, Ant n Castillo, whose promise of paradise comes at a cost. Dark Horse Books and Ubisoft have joined forces to create The Art of Far Cry 6, a beautiful volume that is perfect for any fan of the Far Cry adventures. Welcome to Yara. Viva Libertad!
o The perfect companion to the video game, Far Cry: Tetra.

In Shops: Feb 17, 2021
SRP: $39.99

ART OF MASS EFFECT TRILOGY EXPANDED ED HC

OCT200274
(W) BioWare

Expanded with hundreds of never-before-seen artworks, this new edition delves deeper than ever into the sci-fi saga that changed video games forever.

Contains extensive new material from the DLCs for all three games-including the award-winning “Lair of the Shadow Broker” from Mass Effect 2 and the fan-favorite “Citadel” from Mass Effect 3.

Experience the evolution of the aliens, planets, ships, and technology that define this iconic science- fiction universe, as the developers who brought BioWare’s masterpiece to life take you from the earliest design sketches through to the meticulous final renders.

In Shops: Feb 24, 2021
SRP: $39.99

BLADE OF IMMORTAL DLX ED HC VOL 02 (MR)

OCT200341
(W) Hiroaki Samura (A/CA) Hiroaki Samura

A young survivor continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric Ittö-ryü sword school carves a path to Edo castle, led by the bloodthirsty Anotsu. They don’t know that the deadly Mugai-ryü has formed-with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu’s clan! Relentless and shocking, Blade takes Edo-era samurai action and combines it with modernist street idioms to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction.

Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 4 to 6 in the original serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

In Shops: Feb 17, 2021
SRP: $49.99

COMPLETE EMILY THE STRANGE ALL THINGS STRANGE 2ND ED HC

OCT200309
(W) Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner, Brian Brooks, Kitty Remington, Nicomi Nix Turner, Buffy Visick, Buzz Parker (A) Ryan Hill, Derek Fridolfs, Nicomi Nix Turner (A/CA) Buzz Parker
Pop culture phenomenon Emily the Strange returns!

Emily is not your ordinary thirteen-year-old girl-she’s got a razor-sharp wit as dark as her jet-black hair, a posse of moody black cats, and famous friends in very odd places! The Complete Emily the Strange: All Things Strange collects all three volumes of Emily the Strange in a brand-new paperback! It’s a perfect time to be strange.

In Shops: Feb 10, 2021
SRP: $29.99

DISNEY BEAUTY & BEAST STORY OF MOVIE IN COMICS HC

OCT200321
(W) Bobbi J. G. Weiss (A) Colleen Doran (CA) Meugniot

See how love transforms the heart of a monster in this retelling of the Oscar®-winning animated fairytale classic.

A young selfish prince is transformed into a hideous beast by an enchantress. The only hope to break the spell is to love and be loved. When the Beast meets Belle their relationship begins with anger and fear, but soon turns to understanding and compassion as they develop a connection. Love is about more than just appearances in this romantic fairytale.

In Shops: Feb 24, 2021
SRP: $10.99

DISNEY TANGLED STORY OF THE MOVIE IN COMICS HC (RES)

OCT200320
(W) Alessandro Ferrari (A) Christina Giorgilli, Francesco Abrignani

Experience the magic and charm of Rapunzel in this graphic novel retelling of Disney Tangled. Locked away from the world in a tower, Rapunzel yearns for freedom and adventure. In a chance encounter, she meets a bandit who becomes an unlikely partner. Together, they make their way to the kingdom where they discover Rapunzel’s true identity and find that dreams do come true!

In Shops: Feb 10, 2021
SRP: $10.99

FINAL FANTASY XV OFFICIAL WORKS HC

OCT200303 & OCT200304

Final Fantasy XV’s world of Eos is filled with wonderous scenery, larger-than-life creatures, diverse cultures, and treacherous foes. Experience hundreds of pieces of detailed design work composed lovingly for fans of the unique sci-fi fantasy world. This volume collects complex lore, insightful commentary, comprehensive data, and dazzling concept art, all beautifully bound and richly detailed hardcover!

o The limited edition is housed in a meticulously designed case, with a special acrylic art display, as well as a weathered journal just like the Lover’s Notebook used by Noctis and Luna!

SRP: $39.99 & $199.99
In Shops: Feb 10, 2021

PLANTS VS ZOMBIES CONSTRUCTIONARY TALES HC

OCT200310
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Sara Soler

A behind-the-scenes look at the secret schemes and craziest contraptions concocted by the bizarre Zomboss, leader of the zombie army, as he proudly leads around a film crew from the Zombie Broadcasting Network. Crazy Dave has some silly schemes and convoluted contraptions of his own to protect Neighborville’s citizens. With his niece Patrice, neighborhood hero Nate Timely, and his own army of powerful plants and strange inventions, Dave’s ready to counter any frightening invasion that Zomboss can think up! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin teams up with artist Jesse Hamm for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies graphic-novel adventure!

In Shops: Feb 03, 2021
SRP: $10.99

WORLD OF BLACK HAMMER LIBRARY ED HC VOL 02

OCT200300
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) David Rubin, Max Fiumara (CA) Dean Ormston

Far in the future of Black Hammer, a collection of superheroes, inspired by the legendary heroes of Black Hammer Farm, must band together to save the planet from an authoritarian regime.
During the Golden Age of superheroes, an elite Air Force crew called the Black Hammer Squadron bands together to combat the Nazis, a host of occult threats, and their ultimate aerial warrior the Ghost Hunter.

Collects The Quantum Age and Black Hammer ’45 in a deluxe, oversized hardcover format with a new cover, sketchbook extras, and more!

In Shops: Feb 10, 2021
SRP: $49.99

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER METALBENDING ACADEMY TP VOL 00

OCT200247
(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Peter Wartman

For some, perfection just isn’t enough.
Things are looking bright at the Beifong Metalbending Academy! But after all the adventures Toph’s had with Aang, Sokka, Zuko, and Katara, the whole thing feels a bit dull. Luckily, Sokka and Suki come to visit and reintroduce some familiar faces from their wandering days. And while out and about to celebrate, Toph discovers something that just might put the sparkle back in her eye . . .

In Shops: Feb 17, 2021
SRP: $12.99

AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER RIFT OMNIBUS TP

OCT200248
(W) Gene Yuen Lang, Michael Dante Dimartino, Bryan Konietzko (A/CA) Gurihiru

Avatar Aang and friends honor an Air Nomad holiday that hasn’t been celebrated in over one hundred years. But when cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen lead Aang to a refinery operating on land sacred to the Airbenders-they soon find themselves in peril as a dangerously powerful ancient spirit awakens with vengeance and destruction on its mind!

This collection of The Rift parts 1-3 is collected in a paperback omnibus, continuing the long-running official continuation of the hit Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender!

In Shops: Feb 10, 2021
SRP: $24.99

CUPHEAD TP VOL 02 CARTOON CHRONICLES & CALAMITIES

OCT200305
(W) Zack Keller (A/CA) Shawn Dickinson

Our plucky heroes return in this brand-new collection of adventures starring Cuphead, Mugman, and now Ms. Chalice! The trio can’t seem to catch a break as they find themselves in a plethora of peculiar positions and side stories in the all-cartoon magical wonderworld of the Inkwell Isles! This original graphic novel features fresh new tales, all authentically drawn to match the glorious and vintage animation style of Cuphead!

In Shops: Feb 17, 2021
SRP: $10.99

CURTISS HILL TP

OCT200319
(W) Pau (A/CA) Pau

Curtiss Hill is a millionaire, philanthropist, and famed dog-racecar driver. On the day before the biggest race of the season, his cat-engineer has gone missing! With his rival planning to steal the race, a photojournalist hot on his tail, and a civil war between the cats and dogs beginning to escalate, Curtiss must uncover the truth behind the sudden disappearance of his friend in a race for life, liberty, and freedom!

o From renowned Spanish writer and artist Pau (The Atlas and Axis Saga, Baboon!)!

In Shops: Feb 24, 2021
SRP: $19.99

DRAGON AGE FIRST FIVE GN

OCT200308
(W) Various (A) Various

In Bioware’s dark fantasy world of Thedas there are those who are willing to sacrifice their humanity for wealth and power, and those who will die to protect innocent people from them. Empires approach open conflict, assassins lurk in every shadow, and dark forces aim to throw the land into chaos. Heroes will arise from the most unlikely of places to face the darkness approaching.

Collects Dragon Age: The Silent Grove #1-#6, Dragon Age: Those Who Speak #1-#3, Dragon Age: Until We Sleep #1-#3, Dragon Age: Magekiller #1-#5, and Dragon Age: Knight Errant #1-#5.

In Shops: Feb 17, 2021
SRP: $29.99

POST YORK TP

OCT200262
(W) James Romberger (A/CA) James Romberger

The polar ice caps have melted, and New York City is flooded beyond recognition. An independent loner, along with his cat and only friend, struggles to live another day in this makeshift community, populated mostly by outsiders like himself while the depraved elite thrive ruthlessly on the outskirts. But his world is disrupted when he encounters both a mysterious woman and a trapped blue whale. Will they be each other’s salvation. . . or destruction?

Experimentally told and unequivocally told, Post York contains bonus materials including an environmental fact sheet, afterword, full-color art section, and more.

James Romberger is a cartoonist, fine artist and artist of the graphic novels 7 Miles a Second, The Late Child and Other Animals, Bronx Kill and Aaron and Ahmed.

“James Romberger . . . is in the highest horror-comics tradition” – The New York Times Book Review

In Shops: Feb 24, 2021
SRP: $17.99

STEPHEN MCCRANIES SPACE BOY TP VOL 09

OCT200311
(W) McCranie, Stephen (A/CA) McCranie, Stephen

After surviving the attack at the school, Oliver and Amy return to the dance to try and take comfort in the safety of numbers. Little do they know, a rogue agent of the FCP is closing in on them with a bomb that can disconnect everyone at the school-and she’s not afraid to get her hands a little dirty.

In Shops: Feb 24, 2021
SRP: $10.99

ALIEN ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY #5 (OF 5)

OCT200275
(W) Cristiano Seixas (A/CA) Guilherme Balbi

The fight for survival! Sheer terror befalls the remaining crew members as the Alien claims the ship as its feeding ground. With retaliation proving futile, the only way out is to run

In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $3.99

ASSASSINS CREED VALHALLA SONG OF GLORY #3

OCT200288
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Martin Tunica (CA) Douglas P. Lobo

As the rival Vikings retaliate, the King of Stavanger and his people are vulnerable with both of their champions seeking glory elsewhere. Eivor’s prize is within her reach, but will she choose the power it could bring or does her destiny lie with her kingdom? And back at the merchant’s castle, Sigurd faces off with the Assassin for a more personal treasure!

In Shops: Dec 23, 2020
SRP: $3.99

BARBALIEN RED PLANET #2 (OF 5)

OCT200294
(W) Tate Brombal (A/CA) Gabriel Hernandez Walta

With a borrowed face, shapeshifting Martian hero Barbalien explores the gay night scene and a buried part of himself. But his fractured identity takes another hit when he comes into conflict with his new friends, his fellow police officers, and the murderous lunatic who followed him to Earth.
o Origin story for Barbalien.
o Art by Gabriel Hernández Walta (New Mutants, X-Men)!
In Shops: Dec 16, 2020
SRP: $3.99

BILL & TED ARE DOOMED #4 (OF 4)

OCT200301
(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Roger Langridge (CA) Evan Dorkin

The evil metal band Vile Empire unleashes a horde of chaotic trolls to destroy Bill and Ted, while back in San Dimas, the Stations and robots form a plan to try to save their friends. But can help arrive in time to save our most harried heroes, not to mention our totally excellent universe?

In Shops: Dec 09, 2020
SRP: $3.99

COLONEL WEIRD COSMAGOG #3 (OF 4)

OCT200296
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Tyler Crook

Forced by cosmic powers to watch eternity unfold simultaneously, a dazed Colonel Weird wanders dazed through the counter-culture movement of the ’60s, his own origins, and a murder investigation, struggling to find a way out of the pattern.

In Shops: Dec 30, 2020
SRP: $3.99

CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS III #1

OCT200244
(W) Matthew Mercer, Jody Houser (A) Olivia Samson

The good life never lasts.

After paying off their debt to Drez Vina, Vox Machina enjoy a week in Westruun’s lap of luxury. But that costs coin, which has a bad habit of running out. So to keep themselves in the black (and the taverns, and the brothels) they agree to join an underground fighting ring. But before they can bash their way to cash, their attention is snagged by the case of a missing child.

Prepare to jump back into the fray with series III of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Olivia Samson, MSASSYK (Isola, Gotham Academy), and Ariana Maher (James Bond, Xena)!

In Shops: Dec 09, 2020
SRP: $3.99

CYBERPUNK 2077 TRAUMA TEAM #4 (OF 4) (MR)

OCT200286
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Miguel Valderrama

The horde of gang members sees no end as the attempt to extract Apex grows more deadly in a blaze of gunfire and slashing blades. But the mission takes a shocking turn when the prestigious criminal client takes matters into his own hands and Nadia must relive the trauma of the past.

In Shops: Dec 09, 2020
SRP: $3.99

HELLBOY & BPRD HER FATAL HOUR

OCT200259
(W) Mike Mignola (A/CA) Tiernen Trevallion

Gone, but not forgotten!

Years after Hellboy’s ill-fated tangle with the Beast of Vargu, the Romani women who helped him need that debt repaid. Claimed by a demon in a romance gone wrong, the younger woman reaches out to Hellboy through the power of a familiar old puppet, and a supernatural confrontation full of magic and mayhem ensures! In a second short story, Hellboy goes head to head with a phantom who is looking for an object completely unknown to the living people the ghost is terrorizing.

Master of horror Mike Mignola is joined by artist extraordinaire Tiernen Trevallion and award-winning colorist Dave Stewart to bring you the follow-up to smash Hellboy hit “The Beast of Vargu”!

In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $3.99

NEIL GAIMAN NORSE MYTHOLOGY #3

OCT200277
(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Mike Mignola, Jerry Ordway (A/CA) P. Craig Russell

On Loki’s suggestion, the gods of Asgard make a deal with a master builder to build a great wall-and the price is great: Freya, the sun, and the moon are at stake, and it seems like the gods may lose the bet.

In Shops: Dec 09, 2020
SRP: $3.99

ORVILLE #4 HEROES (PT 2 OF 2)

OCT200292
(W) David Goodman (A/CA) David Cabeza

A storybook hero appears surprisingly real when she arrives to liberate the peaceful Okudum from their Nazh overlords. But heroism requires sacrifice, and the price of freedom may prove costly indeed-for the people of this world and the crew of the Orville.

o Written by The Orville executive producer David A. Goodman!

In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $3.99

OVERWATCH TRACER LONDON CALLING #1

OCT200240
(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Bengal

Tracer’s time as an Overwatch agent is up. Five years after the ratification of the Petras Act, she now tends to small-scale crimes as a part-time hero. But when a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions that have been forced upon London’s omnics, Tracer becomes determined to help in any way possible-even if it puts her back in the crosshairs.

o A new series based on one of the world’s most popular games, Overwatch!

In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $3.99

RESIDENT ALIEN YOUR RIDES HERE #2

OCT200284
(W) Peter Hogan (A/CA) Steve Parkhouse

Harry’s been stranded in small town Patience, Washington, pretending to be a human doctor for so long, he’s actually managed to build some relationships with the locals. Brad and Amanda’s wedding day draws near, Dan is concerned about Harry’s safety, and a sinister federal agent pretending to be a new Patience resident visits Harry’s clinic for a checkup!

“One of the most charming and wonderful comics being published today.” -Jeff Lemire

o Another mysterious chapter from a critically acclaimed comics team.

In Shops: Dec 09, 2020
SRP: $3.99

SPY ISLAND #4 (OF 4)

OCT200282
(W) Chelsea Cain (A) Elise McCall (CA) Lia Miternique

Super spy Nora Freud is just like the rest of us: fit, stylish, sardonic, devilishly attractive, annoyingly smart, and maybe, possibly, a tiny bit imperfect? Could Nora’s family baggage be key to identifying the recent fauna agitation in the Bermuda Triangle? Nah. It probably has something to do with the super villain in the underwater sea lab.

This issue is the THRILLING conclusion of this limited series.

In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $3.99

STRANGER THINGS D&D CROSSOVER #2

OCT200249
(W) Jody Houser, Jim Zub (A) Diego Galindo (CA) E.M. Gist

With Will “the Wise” rescued from the Upside Down, the party is finally back together again, but each kid has been affected by their struggle to save their town from real monsters. Mike strives to get Will and the others back into Dungeons & Dragons with the hope that they can find some normalcy in playing their favorite game.

In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $3.99

STRANGER THINGS SCIENCE CAMP #4 (OF 4)

OCT200253
(W) Jody Houser (A) Edgar Salazar (CA) Viktor Kalvachev

The science-focused summer camp Dustin is attending has been besieged by a sinister figure wearing a menacing Einstein mask. While the camp counselors themselves debate what to do to keep the kids safe, Dustin and Suzie round up a crew of kids to get to the bottom of the mystery and protect themselves!

In Shops: Dec 30, 2020
SRP: $3.99

TRUE LIVES FABULOUS KILLJOYS NATIONAL ANTHEM #3

OCT200263
(W) Gerard Way, Shaun Simon (A/CA) Leonardo Romero

After finding their final missing member, the reassembled Killjoys exterminating team have a shootout with an enemy gang and discover a bizarre authoritarian scheme from their corporate adversaries.

In Shops: Dec 09, 2020
SRP: $3.99

WITCHER FADING MEMORIES #2 (OF 4)

OCT200289
(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A) Amad Mir (CA) Evan Cagle

The mayoress of Badreine promises her townsfolk that Geralt will solve the Foglet crisis before another child is stolen. As he receives disturbing visions of the events on the day the boy was taken, Geralt gleans information about the most recently kidnapped boy from his mourning mother.

• Explore the world of The Witcher beyond the games!
• A brand-new series featuring the game’s iconic protagonist, Geralt!

Now a Netflix original series!

In Shops: Dec 30, 2020
SRP: $3.99

YOU LOOK LIKE DEATH TALES UMBRELLA ACADEMY #4 (OF 6)

OCT200267
(W) Gerard Way, Shaun Simon (A) I.N.J. Culbard (CA) Gabriel Ba

The Hollywood Gods reveal why the once-famous Vivian Clarke was blacklisted, and Klaus sees a side of Vivian that scares even him. Business is booming at the underground vampire amusement park-funhouse mirrors don’t really work for the undead, but the bobbing-for-apples-in-blood-station is a hit. The vampire chimp boss discovers that Klaus could serve him better alive than dead.

o Séance gets his own miniseries!

In Shops: Dec 23, 2020
SRP: $3.99