Sneak Peeks: Dark Horse Comics October 24, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from Dark Horse that will come out October 24...

GHOST #1
Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist: Phil Noto
Colorist: Phil Noto
Cover Artist: Phil Noto, Alex Ross

The enigmatic Ghost, along with paranormal investigators Tommy and Vaughn, takes to the streets of Chicago in search of the crystal-powered machine that first conjured her, hoping to find clues to her mysterious past life. But the machine’s original owners have a deadly agenda of their own. Picking up right where Ghost #0 left off, Ghost #1 continues Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel) and Phil Noto’s (Angel & Faith) reimagining of Dark Horse’s greatest heroine!


BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE #3
Writer: Victor Gischler
Penciller: Paul Lee
Inker: Andy Owens
Cover Artist: Jenny Frison, Steve Morris

Spike meets a demon in distress and a familiar, exceptionally nasty duo that are all after something buried in the rubble formerly known as Sunnydale. For a vampire with a soul and an aching heart, dabbling in a little villainy is a welcome distraction. But Spike will have to beware if the distraction becomes too much to handle . . .



DARK HORSE PRESENTS #17
Writer: John Layman, David Chelsea, Carla Speed McNeil, Tony Puryear, Phil Stanford, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Michael T. Gilbert, Michael Avon Oeming, Colin Lorimer
Artist: David Chelsea, Carla Speed McNeil, Tony Puryear, Michael T. Gilbert, Colin Lorimer, Sam Kieth, Richard Corben, Patric Reynolds, Tony Akins, Victor Santos

This issue features the return of Colin Lorimer’s UXB and Michael T. Gilbert’s Mr. Monster! Plus, another Edgar Allan Poe story adapted by Will Eisner Hall of Fame inductee Richard Corben and a new short written by Michael Avon Oeming and illustrated by Victor Santos!


MIND MGMT #6
Writer: Matt Kindt
Artist: Matt Kindt
Cover Artist: Matt Kindt

Henry Lyme’s past is revealed, but investigator Meru wasn’t prepared for Lyme’s shocking confession about tragedies in her own life. Learning that her world-spanning journey has been just another part of the psychic spy’s game, Meru fights back, as MIND MGMT’s first arc reaches its twist-filled climax!



THE SHAOLIN COWBOY ADVENTURE MAGAZINE TPB
Writer: Andrew Vachss, Mike Black
Artist: Geof Darrow, Gary Gianni
Cover Artist: Scott Gustafson

Best selling author Andrew Vachss teams with award-wining artist Geof Darrow to revive the spirit and format of the pulp novels of the 30s and 40s. The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine is the first new hero-pulp to be printed in decades and combines hard-hitting prose with illustrated mayhem. The Shaolin Cowboy: The Way of ‘No Way!’ is a kung fu gripping tale of high adventure and relentless bloodshed. The Shaolin Cowboy and his trusty mule battle overwhelming odds and inclement weather against enemies thirsting for revenge and retribution in the battle royal to end all battle royals.

STAR WARS: AGENT OF THE EMPIRE—IRON ECLIPSE TPB
Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Stéphane Roux, Stéphane Créty
Inker: Julien Hugonnard-Bert
Colorist: Wes Dzioba
Cover Artist: Stéphane Roux

Imperial power is at its height. With Palpatine on the throne and his chief enforcer, Darth Vader, leading fleets of Star Destroyers and legions of stormtroopers across the galaxy, the Empire is an unstoppable force for order and peace.

But not every political problem requires military might; not every negotiation depends on a show of force. Sometimes all diplomacy needs to succeed is the right man, in the right place, with the willingness to get the job done. No matter what it takes. Collects Star Wars: Agent of the Empire—Iron Eclipse #1–#5.