Incognegro: A Graphic Mystery HC, the first in the line of Berger Books, Empowered & Sistah Spooky's High School Hell #1, the first Empowered comic-book series in standard comics format with Carla Speed McNeill, Hellboy: Krampusnacht with Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes, Giants #1 and just a spot of Neil Gaiman. A little of what you might fancy from Dark Horse Comics solicitations for December 2017…

American Gods Volume 1: Shadows HC

Neil Gaiman (W), P. Craig Russell (W/A), Scott Hampton (A/C), Walter Simonson (A), Colleen Doran (A), Glenn Fabry (A/Cover), Lovern Kindzierski (C), Laura Martin (C), Colleen Doran (C), and Adam Brown (C)

On sale Feb 28

FC, 208 pages

$29.99

HC, 7" x 10"

This supernatural American road trip fantasy tells the story of a war between the ancient and modern gods.

Shadow Moon gets out of jail only to discover his wife is dead. Defeated, broke, and uncertain where to go from here, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who employs him to serve as his bodyguard—thrusting Shadow into a deadly world where ghosts of the past come back from the dead, and a god war is imminent.

Collecting the first nine issues of the American Gods comic book series, along with art process features, high res scans of original art, layouts, character designs, and variant covers by Becky Cloonan, Skottie Young, Fábio Moon, Dave McKean, and more!

"An atmospheric, beautifully illustrated take on Gaiman's story." —AV CLUB

An angel and a goddess: can they save the world?

Angel Season 11 #12

Corinna Bechko (W), Geraldo Borges (A), Michelle Madsen (C), Scott Fischer (Cover), and Stephanie Hans (Variant Cover)

On sale Dec 20

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Ongoing

Angel, Fred, and Illyria, back in the present, find they've changed history . . . for the worse. There's a crack in time, and something monstrous, growing beyond control, has become the fount of an insect plague—a harbinger of the end of days! As Dublin is overrun, the trio must figure out how to destroy it, before it destroys . . . everything.

The Art of Ratchet & Clank HC

Insomniac Games (W/A) and Sony Interactive Entertainment (W/A)

On sale Feb 21

FC, 184 pages

$39.99

HC, 9" x 12"

Dark Horse Books and Insomniac Games proudly offer a look back at the history of the Ratchet & Clank saga in a Qwark-tastic collection of never-before-seen concept art and behind-the-scenes commentary chronicling eleven amazing games and the brilliant studio that created them!

• The 15-year anniversary retrospective of one of the most influential PlayStation games!

Bankshot TP

Alex de Campi (W), ChrisCross (A/Cover), and Snakebite Cortez (C)

On sale Feb 28

FC, 136 pages

$14.99

TP, 7" x 10"

A past betrayal has primed Marcus King for revenge—and now that he has been given enhanced abilities, the fuse is lit! From the mountains of Ukraine to a lush tropical island, no place is safe from his vengeance. God help his enemies! Collects the five issue miniseries.

"Bankshot is every bit the success that its swagger would suggest." –Newsarama

B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #5

Mike Mignola (W), Scott Allie (W), Laurence Campbell (A), Dave Stewart (C), and Duncan Fegredo (Cover)

On sale Dec 13

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Ongoing

A return to the demolished headquarters, the site of Kate's death, reunites old team members as Abe pursues a demon and Varvara reveals her terrifying plans.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 11 Volume 2: One Girl in All the World TP

Christos Gage (W), Rebekah Isaacs (A), Georges Jeanty (P), Megan Levens (A), Dexter Vines (I), and Steve Morris (Cover)

On sale Feb 7

FC, 160 pages

$19.99

TP, 7" x 10"

Joss Whedon's Buffy and the Scooby team conclude Season 11 as they stand up for all witches and demons to thwart a conspiracy against magic and the supernatural. Their mission is less than simple: manufacture a great escape from the Safe Zone camp and follow the obscure trail of the Big Bad to its end. Extraordinarily, the trail seems to lead higher and higher in the ranks of the US government . . . Collects issues #7–#12.

Dept. H #21

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

On sale Dec 13

FC, 28 pages

$3.99

Ongoing

The final will and testament of Roger, Hari's oldest friend. Roger is willing to die, but will his secret knowledge die with him?

The EC Archives: The Vault of Horror Volume 1 HC

Al Feldstein (W), Johnny Craig (W/A/Cover), Gardner Fox (W), William Gaines (W), Richard Connell (W), Harry Harrison (A), Wally Wood (A), Harvey Kurtzman (A), Graham Ingels (A), and Jack Kamen (A)

On sale Feb 14

FC, 216 pages

$49.99

HC, 8 3/16" x 11"

The terrifying opening of the Vault of Horror! This ghastly grimoire collects issues #12–#17 of the classic horror series, including unforgettable stories from the all-star artistic lineup of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Bill Gaines, Johnny Craig, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Graham Ingels, and Jack Kamen.

• Featuring a foreword by legendary horror writer R.L. Stine.

"The (EC) material was ahead of it's time and just too sophisticated for the market as it existed." —Mark Evanier

Art by Carla Speed McNeil!

Empowered & Sistah Spooky's High School Hell #1 (of 6)

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

On sale Dec 20

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

Empowered's "frenemy" Sistah Spooky was once a schoolgirl who sold her soul for hotness, but was granted even more magic than beauty. Now, both superheroines find themselves trapped in a high-school hellscape by Spooky's Infernal Service Provider—with her blonde ex-classmates plotting ritual murder to claim her magic for themselves!

• First Empowered comic-book series in standard comics format.

• Over 250,000 Empowered volumes in print.

• Artist Carla Speed McNeil is the acclaimed creator of Finder and artist of No Mercy, Queen and Country, and many more. Finder won an Eisner Award, Two Ignatz Awards, and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Giants #1 (of 5)

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

On sale Dec 13

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

A cataclysm of unknown origins unleashed a race of gigantic monsters whose presence has driven humanity underground.

There, two orphans discover that the most dangerous monster is ambition, which unchecked, will grow until it devours you!

• An original vision from two powerful new talents!

• The Valderrama Bros. first American work!

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Groo: Play of the Gods TP

Sergio Aragonés (W/A/Cover), Mark Evanier (W), John Ercek (C), and Tom Luth (C)

On sale Feb 7

FC, 116 pages

$17.99

TP, 7" x 10"

We had the Fray of the Gods. Now we have the Play of the Gods—a tale of lust for gold, lust for power, and lust for cheese dip. As with all things Groo, it's brought to you by the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés, ably assisted by the lettering of Stan Sakai and the coloring of Tom Luth. The Gods themselves watch this story from the above so it must be good enough for you. This handsome paperback volume collects the four issues of the original series so in one package, you get a lot of Groo doing real stupid things and causing mass destruction. Just what you wanted!

• Eisner and Harvey Award-winning creators, and an Eisner Award-winning title!

• An all-ages adventure!

Halo: Rise of Atriox #5 (of 5)

John Jackson Miller (W), Jonathan Wayshak (A), Jeremy Colwell (C), and Aleksi Briclot (Cover)

On sale Dec 20

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

Brute chief, Jovus, believes himself the most dangerous brute in the galaxy. But Atriox's fearsome legend has reached even the most distant UNSC outpost. When the two brutes come face to face, their clash shapes the future of the Banished.

Harrow County #28

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

On sale Dec 13

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Ongoing

Emmy finally comes face-to-face with her evil counterpart. With everything that she's learned from the Family, and the power of her friends' support, Emmy knows that she's strong enough to defeat this threat to her home. But is she willing to sacrifice her own integrity for victory in this fight?



Mike Mignola! Adam Hughes!

Hellboy: Krampusnacht

Mike Mignola (W/Variant cover) and Adam Hughes (A/Cover/Pencil variant)

On sale Dec 20

FC, 36 pages

$3.99

One-shot

The only thing more exciting than pitting Hellboy against this Satanic spin on Santa is the team-up of Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes.

From legendary editor Karen Berger!

Incognegro: A Graphic Mystery HC

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

On sale Feb 6

b&w, 144 pages

$19.99

HC, 6 3/4" x 9"

A tenth anniversary edition of the acclaimed graphic novel!

In the early 20th Century, Zane Pinchback, a reporter for the New Holland Herald, is sent to investigate the arrest of his own brother, charged with the brutal murder of a white woman in Mississippi. With a lynch mob already swarming, Zane, whose skin color is light enough that he can pass for white, must stay "incognegro" long enough to uncover the truth behind the murder to save his brother—and himself.

Suspenseful, unsettling and relevant, Incognegro is a tense graphic novel of shifting identities, forbidden passions, and secrets that run far deeper than skin color.

• Features a new afterword by Mat Johnson, enhanced toned art and other additional material.

"A talented writer of both fiction and creative non-fiction, Johnson's publications have established him as an important new voice in the African-American tradition."—Walter Mosley

Jenny Finn #2 (of 4)

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

On sale Dec 13

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

London's murderer has been executed . . . but they caught the wrong man. Desperate for answers, a group of Londoners holds a séance to contact the supposed killer, but his story of a young girl born of the sea who has arrived in London with a terrible curse only brings them more questions.

Mike Mignola and Troy Nixey's acclaimed series, in color for the first time by Eisner Award-winner Dave Stewart!

Joe Golem: Occult Detective—Flesh and Blood #1 (of 2)

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

On sale Dec 20

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

Occult detective Joe Golem continues to protect New York City from supernatural danger when he investigates a home that has become a hotbed of paranormal activity, but the real danger may be from the person he least suspects.

• First issue in a new arc!

Moebius!

Moebius Library: Inside Moebius Part 1 HC

Moebius (W/A)

On sale Feb 7

FC, 216 pages

$49.99

HC, 8" x 10"

Working closely with Moebius Production in France, Dark Horse presents Inside Moebius Part 1, the next volume in the Moebius Library. As he explores a beautiful, expansive desert that represents his mind, Moebius draws himself encountering his favorite characters—creations like Blueberry, Arzak, and Major Grubert—and also meets a younger version of himself! A six-part study, Inside Moebius Part 1 collects the first two chapters in this fantastic exploration of a creator meeting his own creations to discuss his artistic process and the real world issues that encroach into his thoughts.

• Moebius's final long-form work—now available in English!

• The next volume in Dark Horse's Moebius Library series!

"Moebius excelled as much in fluidity of his storytelling as he did in the brilliance of his linework." —Frank Quietly

Plants vs. Zombies: The Greatest Show Unearthed HC

Paul Tobin (W), Jacob Chabot (A/Cover), and Matt J. Rainwater (C)

On sale Feb 14

FC, 80 pages

$9.99

HC, 6" x 9"

Dr. Zomboss erroneously believes that all humans hold a secret desire to run away and join the circus, so he aims to use his newly created "Big Z's Adequately Amazing Flytrap Circus" to lure Neighborville's citizens to their doom! Once plant-friendly neighborhood defenders Nate and Patrice infiltrate his show, though, Ringmaster Zomboss and his hapless zombies are in for a garden-ful of trouble!

Psycho Pass: Inspector Shinya Kogami Volume 4 TP

Midori Gotou (W) and Natsuo Sai (A/Cover)

On sale Feb 28

FC, 186 pages

$11.99

TP, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"

The manga prequel to the acclaimed anime series! How did rice, once sacred to Japan, become its forbidden food? Division 3 descends into the deepest levels of the Special Sector in search of a lost field under a hidden sun . . . and the woman at the heart of their case, Kirika Nouzen.

• The prequel to the hit anime series Psycho-Pass!

Rasputin: The Voice of the Dragon #2 (of 5)

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

On sale Dec 6

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

A séance reveals that Bruttenholm's mission may be more than he bargained for when the stakes become more dangerous but the enemy only more mysterious.

Rebels: These Free and Independent States TP

Brian Wood (W), Andrea Mutti (A), Luca Casalanguida (A), Joan Urgell (A), Lauren Affe (C), Matthew Taylor (Cover), and others

On sale Feb 21

FC, 200 pages

$24.99

TP, 7" x 10"

The War of 1812 and America's first navy come to life in the second volume of Rebels, from DMZ writer Brian Wood.

In 1775, Seth Abbott fought to win his fellow Americans their independence. In 1794, his son, John Abbott, comes of age as their new nation faces multiple new threats: high seas terrorism, fresh aggression from Britain, and intense political division at home. When Congress authorizes building America's first navy—the famous "six frigates" that include the USS Constitution—John Abbott signs up.

Collects issues #1-#8.

Robotic Existentialism: The Art of Eric Joyner HC

Eric Joyner (W/A/Cover)

On sale Feb 7

FC, 184 pages

$29.99

HC, 8 1/2" x 11"

In this follow-up to the 2008 Robots and Donuts, San Francisco-based artist Eric Joyner showcases his newest and most impressive pieces. By juxtaposing familiar items with everyday foods, he creates whimsical masterpieces that both comfort and inspire. Robotic Existentialism: The Art of Eric Joyner is a beautiful volume that entices the reader to stop, ponder the meaning of life, and perhaps savor a donut or two.

• Features dozens of new pieces, all of which juxtapose vintage toys and sweet confections.

Gerard Way, Becky Cloonan, and more!

The Secret Loves of Geeks TP

Margaret Atwood (W), Patrick Rothfuss (W), Gerard Way (W), Dana Simpson (W), Gabby Rivera (W/A), Hope Larson (W), Cecil Castellucci (W), Marley Zarcone (W/A), Valentine del Landro (A), Becky Cloonan (Cover), and more

On sale Feb 14

FC, 184 pages

$14.99

TP, 6" x 9"

The follow-up to the smash-hit The Secret Loves of Geek Girls, this brand new anthology features comic and prose stories from cartoonists and professional geeks about their most intimate, heartbreaking, and inspiring tales of love, sex, and dating. This volume includes creators of diverse genders, orientations, and cultural backgrounds.

Featuring work by Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale), Gerard Way (Umbrella Academy), Patrick Rothfuss (The Name of the Wind), Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn), Gabby Rivera (America), Hope Larson, (Batgirl), Cecil Castellucci (Soupy Leaves Home), Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet), Marley Zarcone (Shade), Sfé

R. Monster (Beyond: A queer comics anthology), Amy Chu (Wonder Woman), cover art by Becky Cloonan (Demo), and more!





Eisner winner Jeff Lemire!

Sherlock Frankenstein & The Legion of Evil #3 (of 4)

Jeff Lemire (W), David Rubín (A/Cover), and Duncan Fegredo (Variant cover)

On sale Dec 20

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

After discovering that Sherlock Frankenstein held a secret super-villain meeting right before Black Hammer disappeared, the trail of clues leads Lucy Weber to one of her father's greatest archenemies—the Metal Minotaur.

• Variant cover by Duncan Fegredo (Hellboy)!



Tomb Raider: Survivor's Crusade #2 (of 4)

Jackson Lanzing (W), Collin Kelly (W), Ashley A. Woods (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Hannah Fisher (Cover)

On sale Dec 20

FC, 32 pages

$3.99

Miniseries

Jonah Maiava has one question for Lara Croft: where the hell have you been? She ran off to Thailand alone, leaving her most loyal ally in the dark . . . And he's worried about her. As she focuses on tracking down Trinity and discovering the truth about her father's death, Lara has been isolating herself. If everyone she loves gets hurt, is it even worth having friends?

• A new creative team puts a new twist on Lara Croft's adventures!

"Lanzing and Kelly . . . are more than able to juggle scene changes smoothly and with the perfect amount of suspense."—Multiversity Comics

Tomb Raider Archives Volume 4 HC

Fiona Avery (W), Dan Jurgens (W), James Bonny (W), Brian Ching (A), Michael Lopez (A), Eric Basaldura (A), Drew Johnson (A), Jay Leisten (A), Gerardo Sandoval (A), Joe Jusko (A/Cover), and more

On sale Feb 14

FC, 496 pages

$39.99

HC, 8" x 12"

This volume collects issues #0 and #1/2 of the 1999 Top Cow Tomb Raider series, issues #1–#12 of the 2001 Tomb Raider: Journeys series, and five one-shot stories: Origins, Epiphany, Takeover, Arabian Nights, and The Greatest Treasure of All. Inside this oversized hardcover, find the art of superstars Adam Hughes, Billy Tan, Tony Daniel, Andy Park, Keu Cha, David Finch, Joe Jusko, Scott Benefiel, Brian Ching, and more!

Tomb Raider Library Edition Volume 1 HC

Gail Simone (W), Rhianna Pratchett (W), Nicolás Daniel Selma (P), Derlis Santacruz (P), Andrea Mutti (P), Juan Gedeon (I), Andy Owens (I), Pierluigi Baldassini (I), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Dan Scott (Cover)

On sale Feb 28

FC, 496 pages

$49.99

HC, 8" x 12"

Lara Croft is trying to piece her ordinary life back together after her ordeal in the Lost Kingdom of Yamatai. The other survivors of the Endurance are experiencing horrific visions as they try to put what happened behind them. Follow Lara's story after the 2013 Tomb Raider game as she embarks on a new globetrotting adventure, discovering a dangerous organization that's threatening her friends. Can she figure out what's going on in time to save a life?

This deluxe hardcover collects issues #1–#18 of the 2014 Dark Horse Tomb Raider series, and the never-before-collected prequel story Tomb Raider: the Beginning.

From Guillermo del Toro!

Trollhunters: The Secret History of Trollkind TP

Richard Hamilton (W), Marc Guggenheim (W), Timothy Green II (A), Wes Dzioba (C), and Bill Sienkiewicz (Cover)

On sale Feb 14

FC, 72 pages

$10.99

TP, 6" x 9"

From Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation comes a graphic novel with further adventures for teenage Jim Lake, Jr., and the trolls from Netflix's Emmy Award–winning original series, Trollhunters!

The secrets of the trolls and great troll warriors of the past are crucial tools for the new Trollhunter, and the time has come for Jim to appreciate the battles of Kanjigar the Courageous, who through his own struggles, triumphs, and failures lead the trolls after the Battle of Killahead Bridge through unknown territory, across oceans and continents, and past fearsome foes! With his friends by his side, Jim continues the fight against the Gumm-Gumms and their allies!

• Co-written by Netflix Trollhunters series writer and Executive Producer, Mark Guggenheim and How to Train Your Dragon comics writer, Richard Hamilton!

• Based on Guillermo del Toro's Emmy Award-winning series!

Usagi Yojimbo #164

Stan Sakai (W/A/Cover)

On sale Dec 6

b&w, 28 pages

$3.99

Ongoing

Kidnapping! Embezzlement! Murder!

Usagi is captured by the Black Goblin Gang as an investigation into corruption at the silver mint begins. As if things couldn't get messier, the head of the mint is also discovered—dead! With Nezumi the thief barely staying one step ahead of the law, will he be able to outlast them and their false accusations?

Zodiac Starforce Volume 2: Cries of the Fire Prince TP

Kevin Panetta (W), Paulina Ganucheau (A/Cover), and Sarah Stern (C)

On sale Feb 14

FC, 144 pages

$17.99

TP, 7" x 10"

After defeating a former ZS member and her mean-girl minions the girls thought they'd get a break, but a new big-bad has come out to play and demons are overrunning the town! The UK team's secrets are causing a rift in the Zodiac alliance and divided they may fall! The series Comics Alliance calls "your favorite new magical girl team" returns with even more laughs, crushes, and monsters in their latest adventure! Collects Zodiac Starforce: Cries of the Fire Prince #1–#4.