Sneak Peeks: Dark Horse Comics December 5, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from Dark Horse that will come out December 5...

STAR WARS: PURGE—THE TYRANT’S FIST #1
Writer: Alexander Freed
Penciller: Marco Castiello, Andrea Chella
Inker: Marco Castiello, Andrea Chella
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Cover Artist: Dan Scott

Shortly after the birth of the Empire, Darth Vader master of combat, terror of his enemies, continues his purge of the Jedi Knights on a planet where his Jedi prey are revered. Amidst a planetwide insurgency, the Dark Lord must snuff out one surviving Jedi, as well as kill the fire of rebellion in the native populace. All will bow to the power of Vader and the Galactic Empire!



B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH: THE DEVIL'S ENGINE & THE LONG DEATH TPB
Writer: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi
Artist: James Harren, Tyler Crook
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola

Agent Johann, the ectoplasmic man, leads a special task force through the monster-filled Northwest woods in order to hunt down and kill the man he blames for leaving him a disembodied spirit. In the Southwest, agent Devon and the psychic crust punk Fenix form an uneasy alliance in order to escape a horde of giant bat-faced monsters.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: WILLOW—WONDERLAND #2
Writer: Jeff Parker
Penciller: Brian Ching
Inker: Jason Gorder
Colorist: Michelle Madsen
Cover Artist: David Mack, Megan Lara

In a strange new dimension, many unexpected encounters guide Willow on the quest to return magic to her world. While she's increasingly better at keeping her darkest self at bay, her mystery companion—Marrak—encourages darkness, making Willow wary of his intentions while dependent on his knowledge of this magically abundant realm. Just how far down the path of volatile magic will she go to get what she wants? And whom might she find there?

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 9 VOLUME 2: ON YOUR OWN TPB
Writer: Andrew Chambliss, Scott Allie
Penciller: Georges Jeanty, Cliff Richards
Inker: Karl Story, Andy Owens, Dexter Vines
Colorist: Michelle Madsen
Cover Artist: Jo Chen

With the Scooby gang on the skids, Buffy finds herself increasingly alone. When faced with some tough decisions grounded in “real world” problems (i.e., not the slaying of pesky demons), Buffy is determined to make her own choices, but that doesn’t mean she won't need a little handholding along the way. Cue Spike, compelled to stand by his best friend in her moment of need. Together they'll tackle the increasing zompire population and a rogue Slayer out for blood. Collects Buffy Season 9 #6–#10; and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: In Space No One Can Hear You Slay!” from Free Comic Book Day 2012.

COLDER #2
Writer: Paul Tobin
Artist: Jaun Ferreyra
Cover Artist: Juan Ferreyra

Declan Thomas steps into other men’s insanity, fighting the horrific creatures lurking there. But a demonic presence hiding in the real world feeds on madness. And he’s coming for Declan.




HELLBOY IN HELL #1
Writer: Mike Mignola
Artist: Mike Mignola
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola, Mike Mignola

After saving the world in The Storm and The Fury, but sacrificing himself and Great Britain, Hellboy is dead, cast into Hell, where he finds many familiar faces, and a throne that awaits him.

Mike Mignola returns to draw Hellboy's ongoing story for the first time since Conqueror Worm. It's a story only Mignola could tell, as more of Hellboy's secrets are at last revealed, in the most bizarre depiction of Hell you've ever seen.
  

HOUSE OF FUN (ONE-SHOT)
Writer: Evan Dorkin
Artist: Evan Dorkin
Colorist: Sarah Dyer
Cover Artist: Evan Dorkin

Evan Dorkin’s sick and twisted sense of humor unleashes itself with a new Murder Family episode, multiple pages of Fun gag strips, and the return of The Eltingville Comic Book, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Role-Playing Club, and new Milk and Cheese strips. Collecting stories from Dark Horse Presents #10-#12.