Sneak Peeks: Dark Horse Comics July 4, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics coming from Dark Horse that will come out July 4...

MIND MGMT #2
Writer: Matt Kindt
Artist: Matt Kindt
Cover Artist: Matt Kindt

Matt Kindt’s cutting-edge spy-fi series continues!

Young journalist Meru’s investigation into MIND MGMT, an espionage unit of psychic spies, and the rogue field agent whose defection nearly destroyed the entire operation becomes even more complicated when the CIA takes an interest! But whose side are they on? As the story takes her from Mexico to Zanzibar, Meru discovers more clues about MIND MGMT’s history and encounters some of its victims, all while pursued by tireless Immortals!

ORCHID #8
Writer: Tom Morello
Artist: Scott Hepburn
Colorist: Dan Jackson
Cover Artist: Massimo Carnevale

Chased by eight-legged killing machines, Orchid and the Shadow Rebels flee from the ruins of their last battle to regroup, but can all among their number be trusted? Meanwhile, furious that General China’s mask has escaped his clutches once again, vicious dictator Tomo Wolfe rallies his troops to mount a pursuit of the thieves.


BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 9 VOLUME 1: FREEFALL TPB
Writer: Joss Whedon, Andrew Chambliss,
Penciller: Georges Jeanty, Karl Moline
Inker: Dexter Vines, Andy Owens
Colorist: Michelle Madsen
Cover Artist: Jo Chen

Season 8 ended with a bang that cut the world off from magic—culminating in another set of world-ending problems. Buffy has left her best friend, Willow, powerless, and brought an end to a millennia-long tradition of superpowered girls. By day, Buffy is a twenty-something waitress with no real direction, and even though magic is gone, she’s still a vampire Slayer by night. Bigger problem? Vampires are becoming an epidemic . . . of zompires! Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #1–#5.

CRIME DOES NOT PAY ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 (HARDCOVER COLLECTION)
Writer: Various
Artist: Various

The celebrated pre-Code Crime Does Not Pay comics are finally collected into a series of unflinching and uncensored deluxe hardcovers! The infamous Crime Does Not Pay stories, focusing on criminal scum, nefarious mobsters, and urban legends, made Crime Does Not Pay one of the most popular comics of the 1940s. This series was a favorite target of censors and is partially responsible for the creation of the stifling Comics Code Authority! Revered, influential, and very hard to find, Crime Does Not Pay issues #26 to #29 are collected for your enjoyment and education!

FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND HC
Writer: Steve Niles
Artist: Greg Ruth
Cover Artist: Greg Ruth

Trevor’s monstrous little brother lives in the barn behind the house. The boy’s only six years old, but he towers over his older brother, and possesses incredible strength. For years, Trevor has looked after his baby brother, keeping him from the light, but now that’s all about to change. His family’s secret is about to be revealed, uncovering the horrible truth of the small Midwestern town the boys have grown up in.


MIKE NORTON'S BATTLEPUG VOLUME 1
Writer: Mike Norton
Artist: Mike Norton
Colorist: Allen Passalaqua

The epic tale of blood and drool begins here! Join Molly and her dogs Mingo and Colfax, as she recounts the legend of "The Warrior and the Battlepug"—a tale of a fearless barbarian, his trusty and freakishly large pug, and evil baby harp seals. This volume collects the first year of Mike Norton’s Battlepug—the perfect opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the fan-favorite webcomic by Mike Norton, Allen Passalaqua, and Crank!
 

TARZAN: THE JESSE MARSH YEARS VOLUME 11 HC
Writer: Gaylord DuBois
Artist: Jesse Marsh

Jesse Marsh continues revolutionizing comics art, imbuing these action-packed adventures with a blend of grace and power that has rarely been matched! Whether swinging through Marsh’s beautifully rendered jungle, flying through the air atop his giant eagle, or battling marauders alongside his friends from all over Africa’s land of Pal-ul-don, Tarzan proves one of comics’ greatest heroes. And fifty issues in, Jesse Marsh keeps getting better! Reprinting Dell’s Tarzan #52–#56 and March of Comics #125, from 1954, for the first time.

USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 26: TRAITORS OF EARTH TPB
USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 26: TRAITORS OF EARTH HC
Writer: Stan Sakai
Artist: Stan Sakai

The rabbit ronin faces a horde of the undead when a harmless-looking but powerful charm brings a betrayed army back to life. With hundreds of zombies and an evil wizard to contend with, Usagi finds himself far out of his depth! Fortunately, he has the aid of fan-favorite character Sasuké the Demon Queller, most recently seen in the Yokai graphic novel. This volume also features several action-packed short stories, including the Eisner-nominated “Death of Lord Hikiji”! Collects Usagi Yojimbo #117–#123 and stories from Dark Horse Maverick 2001 and MySpace Dark Horse Presents #35.

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