DARK HORSE COMICS
GRENDEL: BEHOLD THE DEVIL #1(of 8)
MATT WAGNER (W/A)
On sale Nov. 21
b&w&r, 24 pages $3.50
The original Grendel, Hunter Rose, returns in this new miniseries written and
drawn by Matt Wagner!
This is an untold chapter in the life of the greatest criminal mastermind in
history—a thrilling and horrifying glimpse into a time when Rose’s novels were
at the top of all the bestseller lists and rumors of the assassin Grendel were
on the lips of every terrified mobster unfortunate enough to present an obstacle
to Rose’s utter domination of the city’s underworld.
For the first time in over a decade, Wagner returns to the character that made
him famous to reveal the biggest secret of Rose’s illustrious and bloody career
as Grendel!
BATMAN/GRENDEL HC
MATT WAGNER (W/A), JOE MATT (C), and GREGORY WRIGHT (C)
On sale Dec. 19
HC, 216 pages $99.95
Ltd. Ed. HC, 7" x 10"
Limited to only 300 copies, each one autographed by the artist and numbered,
this hardcover edition of Batman/Grendel is a must-have for all serious fans of
master storyteller Matt Wagner!
With a handsome cloth binding with inset cover art, and a signing plate
featuring an exclusive new painting by Wagner, this is the ultimate collection
of the two Batman/Grendel miniseries that have been out of print for over a
decade.
With the same bonus material as in the trade paperback—including
never-before-seen sketches and production notes—this volume has Gotham’s Dark
Knight confront the original Grendel Hunter Rose, only to come face-to-face
years later with that devil’s dark legacy, the twisted cyborg Grendel-Prime!
ALSO AVAILABLE
GRENDEL ARCHIVES
by Matt Wagner
SC, 104pg, b&w w/FC, 6" x 9" (JAN070059) . . . $14.95
GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE
by Matt Wagner and Bernie Mireault
SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030020) . . . $12.95
GRENDEL: DEVIL BY THE DEED
by Matt Wagner, Rich Rankin, and Chris Pitzer
HC, 48pg, FC, 7" x 10" (OCT060033) . . . $12.95
GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY
by Matt Wagner and Arnold & Jacob Pander
SC, 328pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15437) . . . $29.95
GRENDEL: PAST PRIME
by Matt Wagner and Greg Rucka
SC, 208pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11493) . . . $14.95
GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK
by Matt Wagner, art by various
SC, 200pg, r&w&b, 7" x 10" (APR050030) . . . $19.95
GRENDEL TALES: THE DEVIL MAY CARE
by Patt McEown, Peter Doherty, Richard Starkings, and Matt Wagner
SC, 160pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17671) . . . $19.95
GRENDEL TALES: HOMECOMING
by Terry Laban, Dave Cooper, and Matt Wagner
SC, 64pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11494) . . . $7.95
GRENDEL LUNCHBOX
Full color, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR19573) . . . $14.99
GRENDEL PVC SET
7 piece full-color PVC set (STAR17746) . . . $34.99
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FEAR AGENT: HATCHET JOB #1 (of 4)
RICK REMENDER (W), JEROME OPEÑA (A), and MICHELLE MADSEN (C)
On sale Nov. 28
FC, 32 pages $2.99
With little hope, left Heath and Mara are forced to separate on two desperate
missions to either relocate the remnants of humanity to a new world or cleanse
Earth of the infestation of Feeder aliens. On the road to the Feeders’ home
world, to seek the monsters’ natural predator, Heath finds himself facing the
consequences for deeds committed by humanity years before. On the other side of
the galaxy the motivations for Mara’s treachery hold dire consequences for
Charlotte and the new Fear Agents.
ALSO AVAILABLE
FEAR AGENT VOLUME 1: RE-IGNITION
by Rick Remender and Tony Moore
SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC060039) . . . $13.95
FEAR AGENT VOLUME 2: MY WAR
by Rick Remender and Jerome Opeña
SC, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10" (JAN070079) . . . $14.95
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CONAN #46
KURT BUSIEK (W) and GREG RUTH (A)
On sale Nov. 21
FC, 40 pages $2.99
At last, the Battle of Venarium: a tale gorged with blood, death, triumph, loss,
glory, and revelation, as Conan reaches the first major turning point in his
life before leaving Cimmeria for the world outside and becoming a legend in
both…
Master storyteller Kurt Busiek and painter Greg Ruth present the grand finale to
their critically acclaimed saga of the barbarian’s youth!
CONAN: THE BLOOD-STAINED CROWN AND OTHER STORIES
KURT BUSIEK (W), FABIAN NICIEZA (W), RAFAEL KAYANAN (P), CARY NORD (A/Cover),
ERIC POWELL (A), JOHN SEVERIN (A), BRUCE TIMM, (A), TIMOTHY TRUMAN (A), RAFAEL
KAYANAN (C), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale Jan. 30
FC, 128 pages $16.95
TPB, 7" x 10"
Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek teams up with some of the best artists
and writers in this collection of stand-alone stories from Conan. In “Helm,”
Busiek and Fabian Nicieza write and EC Comics legend John Severin draws the
story of Conan’s famous horned helm. Renowned comics and animation artist Bruce
Timm lends his styling to the darkly comic “Conan’s Favorite Joke.” Current
Conan writer Timothy Truman takes pencil in hand as the Cimmerian’s influence
crosses generations in “Seeds of Empire” and “The Blood-Stained Crown.” Goon
creator Eric Powell draws the poignant story of a young and unsung hero in
“Storyteller,” Dark Horse’s centennial tribute to Conan creator Robert E.
Howard. And artist Rafael Kayanan returns to the world of Hyboria with “In the
Tower of Tara-Teth,” a gritty adventure set during the Cimmerian’s years as a
mercenary and pirate. Collecting issues #18, 26-28, & 39 of the Dark Horse Conan
series.
ALIENS: CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE
S.D. Perry (w)
On sale Jan. 16
SC, 224 pages $6.99
Novel, 4 3/16" x 6 3/4"
Thomas Chase wakes up from cryosleep to his first day at a new job—as a pilot
for a contraband drug company dropping a shipment on Fantasia, a rock-planet
terraformed to hide an elaborate drug manufacturing operation. Everything from
synthetic heroin to MX7 is cooked here, in protected caves guard-dogged by the
savage Aliens.
When Chase’s craft touches down on Fantasia, a chain of events begins that
cannot be stopped. As criminals and competitors try to take over the drug empire
from the dangerous kingpin, Chase and his brother Pete are caught in the
crossfire . . . with the Aliens adding blood to the mix.
DARK HORSE HEROES OMNIBUS
RANDY STRADLEY (W), CHRIS WARNER (W), MIKE RICHARDSON (W), ADAM HUGHES (A),
DOUNG MAHNKE (A), PAUL CHADWICK (A), CHRIS WARNER (A), PAUL GULACY (A), JERRY
ORDWAY (A), TERRY DODSON (A), BRAIN APTHORP (a), and various
On sale Jan. 16
FC, 424 pages $24.95
TPB, 6" x 9"
In the not-too-distant past, the first nuclear weapon test changed the world
forever . . . but not in the way we expected. Unleashed upon the planet was a
microscopic technological virus of unknown origin that infected millions—some to
no effect, some to horrifying agonies and disfigurement, others with the gift of
incredible and sometimes terrifying power. But would a world populated by
supermen become a battleground for good against bad . . . or bad against worse?
Is it true that with great power comes great responsibility . . . or does it
truly come with great license?
Dark Horse Heroes Omnibus collects Comics Greatest World and Will to Power, the
two hit maxiseries created by Dark Horse Comics that turned the concept of the
superhero universe on its head, bringing together an all-star team of creators.
DOCTOR GRORDBORT’S CONTRAPULATRONIC DINGUS DIRECTORY HC
GREG BROADMORE (W/A)
On sale Jan. 23
FC, 32 pages $12.95
HC, 7" x 10"
By jingo, by crikey, and by all that's good in this world, he's done it! Dr.
Grordbort has released his directory of scientific splendor. A catalogue of
wondrous contraptions and wave weapons of unprecedented power, this book makes
available a myriad of destructive and beneficial devices to any intergalactic
explorer: Rayguns, Metal Men, Ironclads, and Rocketships are all presented. Also
included is a sequential pictographic essay (also known as a “comic”) on the
exploits of world-famous naturalist and adventurer Lord Cockswain. See him
uncover the natural mysteries of Venus with several big guns!
Written and Illustrated by Weta Workshop Conceptual Designer Greg Broadmore,
this book sumptuously details a science-fiction history that never was.
Hearkening back to the classic sci-fi serials of yesteryear, it features the
Weta Originals line of highly limited Raygun collectibles and reveals their
backstories and mythos.
Weta Workshop is the New Zealand effects studio famous for its Oscar®-winning
work on King Kong and The Lord of the Rings movies.
APOCALYPSE NERD #6 (of 6)
PETER BAGGE (W/A)
On sale Nov. 14
b&w, 24 pages $2.99
The thrilling conclusion to Peter Bagge’s Apocalypse Nerd!
Perry and his new mate Midge wind up settling deep in the woods, intent to live
out their days as “survivalists”—only their means of survival is hardly anything
to brag about! The story also concludes with a climactic reunion with a certain
old friend.
Also, this issue’s Founding Father’s Funnies installment features a “My Dinner
With Andre” type conversation between two pre-revolutionary-era artists, Paul
Revere and the painter John Singleton Copley!
SPEAK OF THE DEVIL #3 (of 6)
GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A)
On sale Nov. 28
b&w, 24 pages $3.50
Paul has discovered the secret identity of the neighborhood’s mysterious peeping
Tom: it’s his high school gymnastics squeeze Val! This gives Paul the
inspiration to formulate bad doings on specific folks of the ’hood. The trouble
is, he’s got secret amorous designs on someone near and not so dear to Val! And
when Val finds out, things get nasty!
THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE #3 (of 6)
GERARD WAY (W), GABRIEL BÁ (A), DAVE STEWART (C), and JAMES JEAN (Cover)
On sale Nov. 21
FC, 32 pages $2.99
The reunited Umbrella Academy launches into action to combat a robot crime spree
and investigate a string of murdered violinists, all while trying to prevent the
apocalypse. Meanwhile, the team’s missing member—their powerless sister—slips
further through the cracks, and into the very heart of a plot to destroy the
world.
Conceived and written by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, The Umbrella Academy
features interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bá (De:Tales),
colors by Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and covers by multiple
Eisner Award-winning painter James Jean (Fables).
ZERO KILLER #3 (of 6)
ARVID NELSON (W), MATT CAMP (A), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale Nov. 21
FC, 32 pages $2.99
Hunt. Kill. Scavenge. Life’s been fairly simple for the solitary Zero, New York
City’s top bounty hunter. In an alternate Earth where nuclear devastation has
left gangs of survivors fighting for scraps, Zero has moved though the city
untouched and feared—until now! After rescuing Stark and returning to the Empire
Tower, several curious interlopers encroach upon his secret lair. Zero is
offered a risky assignment, which could either make his wildest dream come true
or leave him stranded in his worst nightmare. Meanwhile, Stark stumbles upon a
trinket which opens up many painful memories, and Clarence gets high. Welcome to
New York 2007! Zero is a bounty hunter who hunts the dregs of a ruined society.
He is the Zero Killer, and his world is about to be turned upside down!
THE SCREAM #1 (of 4)
PETER DAVID (W), BART SEARS (P), RANDY ELLIOTT (I), and LUCAS MARANGON (C)
On sale Nov. 21
FC, 32 pages $2.99
Danny Duncan’s life is a mess. His job is mind-numbingly boring, his elderly
father is slipping into senility, and since Danny got out of the Belle Foux
treament facility people have been saying he’s crazy. On top of all that, odd
things have started to happen around Danny. People are behaving strangely around
him, as if they’re reacting to his thoughts and daydreams . . . What is this
strange phenomenon, and how is it tied to Danny’s recent stay at Belle Foux?
Don’t miss this exciting first issue written by Peter David and illustrated by
Bart Sears and Randy Elliott to find out all the answers!
GROO: HELL ON EARTH #3 (of 4)
MARK EVANIER (W), SERGIO ARAGONÉS (A), and TOM LUTH (C)
On sale Nov. 21
FC, 32 pages $2.99
They said it would be a cold day in Hell before Groo did something intelligent.
Well, he didn’t, but it is anyway. Icebergs are melting or going south for the
winter. Volcanoes are erupting. Rains are raining. It’s starting to look like
the end of the world and amazingly, it isn’t Groo’s fault. (Well, some of it
is.) Blame the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, along
with letterer Stan Sakai and colorist Tom Luth. That’s right: the same guys
who’ve been doing Groo for a quarter of a century. Sooner or later, they’re
bound to get it right.
USAGI YOJIMBO #107
STAN SAKAI (W/A)
On sale Nov. 28
b&w, 24 pages $2.99
Plagued by dark visions of the demon Jei, Priest Senzo creates an uproar in the
temple when his terrifying dreams intensify. Elsewhere, the hunt for Inazuma,
killer of Boss Bakuchi’s son, reaches a tipping point. A group of bounty hunters
have cornered her in a peasant’s hut, but they aren’t the only hunters on
Inazuma’s trail. Together with Gen and Stray Dog, Usagi finds his way to the
hut—yet what the three discover upon arrival defies description!
LITTLE LULU VOLUME 18: THE EXPERT
JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A)
On sale Jan. 9
b&w, 216 pages $10.95
TPB, 6" x 9"
Come visit Main Street, home to the cleverest girl in America—Lulu Moppet!
Whether it’s reclaiming a roast chicken stolen by the clubhouse fellers,
placating the terrible tot Alvin with a tale of the wicked Witch Hazel and her
nasty niece Little Itch, or solving the case of the grasshopper’s ghost with
junior detective Tubby, Lulu can turn any conundrum into a recipe for fun!
Filled with gems from the golden age of comic books, this collection of Little
Lulu stories is sure to inspire laughs in both young and old!
RED STRING VOLUME 2
GINA BIGGS (W/A)
On sale Jan. 23
b&w, 200 pages $9.95
TPB, 5 7/8" x 8 1/4"
Romantic high school student Miharu Ogawa believes that red strings of destiny
tie lovers together forever, but a few hardened hearts around her feel that such
bonds can be easily broken. Still struggling with the news of the arranged
marriage that her parents lined up for her, Miharu begins to doubt her first
instincts about Kazuo Fujiwara. After a rainy afternoon brings them together,
Miharu finds that she has more in common with the salacious Makoto Yosue than
she thought. Karen begins to vie for the heart of a boy who’s promised to
another, as memories of a past love torture her. This second book presents
chapters eight to fourteen of an ongoing journey of self-discovery. Collected
for the first time ever!
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BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT
by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow
SC, 80pg, FC, 9" x 12 1/2" (STAR02353) . . . $14.95
CHICKENHARE: HOUSE OF KLAUS
by Chris Grine
SC, 152pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (JUN060040) . . . $9.95
THE DARE DETECTIVES VOLUME 1: THE SNOWPEA PLOT
by Ben Caldwell
SC, 96pg, FC, 5" x 7" (JUL040029) . . . $5.95
THE DARE DETECTIVES VOLUME 2: THE ROYALE TREATMENT
by Ben Caldwell
SC, 96pg, FC, 5" x 7" (FEB050068) . . . $5.95
GO BOY 7 VOLUME 1: READY SET GO
by Tom Peyer, Jon Sommariva, Kris Justice, and Pierre-Andre Dery
SC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JAN040027) . . . $12.95
GO BOY 7 VOLUME 2: THE HUMAN FACTOR
by Brian Augustyn, Jon Sommariva, and Todd Demong
SC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9" (JUN040042) . . . $12.95
GO GIRL! VOLUME 1: THE TIME TEAM
by Trina Robbins and Anne Timmons
SC, 96pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (JUN040022) . . . $5.95
GO GIRL! VOLUME 2: DOUBLE TROUBLE
by Trina Robbins and Anne Timmons
SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR16932) . . . $15.95
GO GIRL! VOLUME 3: ROBOTS GONE WILD!
by Trina Robbins and Anne Timmons
SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR060039) . . . $14.95
HIPIRA
by Katsuhiro Otomo and Shinji Kimura
HC, 48pg, FC, 8" x 10" (JAN050085) . . . $13.95
LOST WORLD
by Osamu Tezuka
SC, 248pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19223) . . . $17.95
MARY SCARY
by Andrew Cosby and Troy Nixey
HC, 56pg, FC, 8" x 10 1/4" (DEC060019) . . . $9.95
METROPOLIS
by Osamu Tezuka
SC, 168pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR18207) . . . $13.95
NEXT WORLD VOLUME 1
by Osamu Tezuka
SC, 160pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19689) . . . $13.95
NEXT WORLD VOLUME 2
by Osamu Tezuka
SC, 168pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20026) . . . $13.95
SPACE USAGI
by Stan Sakai
SC, 296pg, b&w, 7" x 10" (STAR11076) . . . $17.95
SPYBOY VOL. 1: THE DEADLY GOURMET AFFAIR
by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee
SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13010) . . . $8.95
SPYBOY VOL. 2: TRIAL AND TERROR
by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee
SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13484) . . . $8.95
SPYBOY VOL. 3: BET YOUR LIFE
by Peter David, Pop Mhan, Carlos Meglia, and Norman Lee
SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15442) . . . $9.95
SPYBOY VOL. 4: UNDERCOVER UNDERWEAR
by Peter David, Pop Mhan, Sunny Lee, and Norman Lee
SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15161) . . . $9.95
SPYBOY VOL. 5: SPY-SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL
by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee
SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17779) . . . $12.95
SPYBOY VOL. 6: THE M.A.N.G.A. AFFAIR
by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee
SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20136) . . . $9.95
SPYBOY VOL. 7: FINAL EXAM
by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee
SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC040024) . . . $12.95
SPYBOY/YOUNG JUSTICE
by Peter David, Norman Lee, Jamie Mendoza, Pop Mhan, and Todd Nauck
SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR17780) . . . $9.95
WHAT’S MICHAEL? VOLUME 10: SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
by Makoto Kobayashi
SC, 88pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR050080) . . . $8.95
WHAT’S MICHAEL? VOLUME 11: PLANET OF THE CATS
by Makoto Kobayashi
SC, 104pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (MAR060027) . . . $9.95
ZACHARY HOLMES CASE 1: THE MONSTER
by Carlos Trillo?and Juan Bobillo?
HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" (STAR15370) . . . $14.95
ZACHARY HOLMES CASE 2: THE SORCERER
by Carlos Trillo?and Juan Bobillo?
HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" (STAR16267) . . . $14.95
CASPER FISHING FIGURINE
DEC058168 $24.99
CASPER SNOW GLOBE
DEC058169 $7.99
BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT MAGNET SET
4 full-color magnets in polybag w/header card (STAR11953) . . . $7.95
BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT JIGSAW PUZZLE
Full color, 18" x 24" 550-pieces in an illustrated box (STAR08973) . . . $14.95
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THE DEADLANDER #2 (of 4)
KEVIN FERRARA (W/A)
On sale Nov. 14
FC, 22 pages $2.99
Showdown in Magruder! The gunslinger named Cobra has searched high and low for
the one known as THE DEADLANDER—and now he’s found him. Will Cobra live to tell
the tale of his encounter with the undead gunman? Or will he be just one more
soul laid low by the gun of THE DEADLANDER? And will the good citizens of the
town of Magruder survive the encounter? Find out in issue #2 of The Deadlander!
CRIMINAL MACABRE: MY DEMON BABY #3 (of 4)
STEVE NILES (W), NICK STAKAL (A), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and TIM BRADSTREET
(Cover)
On sale Nov. 21
FC, 32 pages $2.99
Cal McDonald: drug-fueled paranormal private investigator, friend of ghouls and
werewolves, vampire slayer . . . babysitter? Cal finds himself protecting a baby
who has a good chance of growing up to be Satan’s representative on Earth, while
facing down a bunch of devoted devil worshipers and a relentless, reanimated
Templar Knight ready and willing to slay anyone in his path!
LIVING WITH THE DEAD #2 (of 3)
MIKE RICHARDSON (W), BEN STENBECK (A), and RICHARD CORBEN (Cover)
On sale Nov. 14
FC, 32 pages $2.99
New York City, like every city in the world, has one problem: its entire
population is DEAD. A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of
Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip
have been able to survive in this savage land disguising themselves as zombies,
now they feel the flames of jealousy over what—in all likelihood—is the last
LIVING woman on Earth. Will Betty’s feminine charm divide Straw and Whip? Will
her penchant for playing zombie target practice prove a fatal fetish?
Be sure to catch this three-issue series from the mind of Mike Richardson (The
Mask, The Secret) with art by Ben Stenbeck, and covers by legendary artist
Richard Corben, making zombies fun again.
THE GOON: FANCY PANTS VOLUME 2—THE RISE AND FALL OF THE DIABOLICAL DR. ALLOY
ERIC POWELL (W/A)
On sale Jan. 23
FC, 136 pages $24.95
Ltd. Ed. HC, 7" x 10"
This special volume collects all the tales of one of The Goon’s most nefarious
villains—the diabolical mad scientist, Dr. Hieronymous Alloy—in one handsomely
designed (and handsomely priced) signed hardcover. Chronicling the rise of the
mysterious evil genius from his early days as a misunderstood visionary, to his
status as one of the finest scientific minds in the world, and finally to his
inevitable spiral into madness, this hardcover is a must-have for every serious
fan of the Goon. What’s more, every volume is signed by Powell himself. Buying
this book should be like dodging a brick—a no-brainer!
Copies of The Goon: Fancy Pants Vol. 2 hardcover will be printed to inital
orders and is exclusive to the direct market.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #8
BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W), GEORGES JEANTY (P/Cover), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART
(C), and JO CHEN (Cover)
On sale Nov. 7
FC, 40 pages $2.99
Faith hits the ground running after she infiltrates the estate of a rogue
Slayer, that is until Buffy pops in and is confronted by her longtime nemesis.
Certainly, chaos ensues.
A smash hit, Season Eight continues to enthrall readers with writer Brian K.
Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Pride of Baghdad; Lost), artist Georges Jeanty (The
American Way) and Buffy creator and Executive Producer Joss Whedon all at the
helm.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 3
ANDI WATSON (W), CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN (W), DAN BRERETON (W), TOM SNIEGOSKI (W),
HECTOR GOMEZ (P), ERIC POWELL (P), CLIFF RICHARDS (P), RICK KETCHAM (I), SANDU
FLOREA (I), JOE PIMENTEL (I), GUY MAJOR (C), BRIAN HORTON (Cover), and more
On sale Jan. 30
FC, 320 pages $24.95
TPB, 6" x 9"
The third volume of our Buffy omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing
trials and tribulations—slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love.
Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make
up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast. With so much romance in the air
it seems only natural that we would catch up with Spike and Dru in the short
story “Who Made Who”. We meet the twisted duo in Brazil following a brutal
break-up involving Dru’s sire and former love interest, Angelus. Collecting the
Buffy stories “Play with Fire,” “Spike and Dru,” and issues #1-#8 of the
original Buffy series.
B.P.R.D.: KILLING GROUND #4 (of 5)
MIKE MIGNOLA (W), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A/Cover), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale Nov. 14
FC, 32 pages $2.99
A mysterious monster is killing its way through the heart of B.P.R.D.
headquarters, leaving the agents helpless as Liz withdraws further into the
world of her visions.
B.P.R.D.: the Killing Ground immediately follows B.P.R.D.: Garden of Souls.
Written by John Arcudi and Hellboy and B.P.R.D. creator Mike Mignola, and drawn
by acclaimed series artist Guy Davis, Killing Ground brings the B.P.R.D.’s
battle back—to their own home.
B.P.R.D.: GARDEN OF SOULS TP
MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), and GUY DAVIS (A)
On sale Jan. 23
FC, 146 pages $17.95
TPB, 7" x 10"
Abe Sapien follows a strange clue to the jungles of Indonesia and a secret
society with connections to his past life during the American Civil War.
Meanwhile, Liz’s apocalyptic visions have begun to escalate, and Johann makes a
startling discovery about a member of the Bureau.
Written by John Arcudi and Hellboy and B.P.R.D. creator Mike Mignola, and drawn
by Guy Davis, Garden of Souls offers a window into the bizarre backstory of Abe
Sapien and his colleagues in the mysterious Oannes Society—complete with
Victorian cyborgs, doomsday devices, and a very well preserved mummy.
LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE IRON PROMETHEUS #3 (of 5)
MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JASON ARMSTRONG (A), and DAVE STEWART (C)
On sale Nov. 7
FC, 32 pages $2.99
“Beware my claw, for I’ve come to inflict justice!” Undeterred by his defeat in
the jaws of the snake monster, The Lobster springs back into action—but can he
find his ally in time? Jim—still in his stolen battle armor—has fallen into the
clutches of a mysterious villain who’ll stop at nothing to harness the cosmic
Vril energy that powers Jim’s armor!
After years of captivating fans from the pages of Hellboy and B.P.R.D., the
pulp-style adventures of Lobster Johnson take the limelight in the Lobster’s
first solo series. Written and with covers by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and
drawn by Jason Armstrong (Ferro City, The Sensational Spider-Man).
THE PLAYBOY INTERVIEWS: THE ACTORS
STEPHEN RANDALL and the Editors of Playboy magazine
On sale Jan. 09
b&w, 480 page $22.95
HC, 6" x 9"
The red carpet. The Method. Sundance. Cannes. A gold statue named Oscar. We love
actors because they can make us laugh, and then make us cry, because they are at
once The Beautiful People, and because they are also Common Man. We love them
for how they unflinchingly take our lives and reflect them back to us, whether
desperate and depraved or honorable and admirable.
In this collection of candid interviews, Playboy gets to the heart of these
mysterious creatures, exploring their ambitions, heartbreaks, and goals, asking
the questions we all want to know. What does Matt Damon do on the weekends? How
has Bruce Willis gotten burned by the media? Why is Robert de Niro so private?
How does Johnny Depp feel about fame?
This volume features interviews with the following notable figures: Nicolas
Cage, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Dustin
Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon, Will Smith,
and Bruce Willis.
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE WOLF MAN: HUNTER’S MOON
MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN (W/A)
SC, 275 pages
$6.99
Novel, 4 3/16" x 6 3/4"
Lawrence Talbot is the son of a family steeped in wealth and power. While on
vacation in Europe his life was changed forever when he was bitten by a
lycanthrope and cursed to walk the earth for the rest of eternity as an immortal
monster driven by rage and an unstoppable hunger for human prey. No longer a
man, not fully a beast, Talbot was one of the damned: a werewolf.
After apparently dying at the hands of his loved ones, Talbot awakes in the back
of a car hurtling down a deserted road, evading gunfire from another vehicle in
hot pursuit. The driver of his car gets him to safety and informs him the
persons following them are from a heretical cult dedicated to the extermination
of all those marked by the sign of the Wolf.
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BLOOD+ VOLUME 1 GN
ASUKA KATSURA (W/A)
On sale Jan. 16
b&w, 208 pages $10.95
TPB, 5" x 7"
Set several decades after the events in the popular Blood: The Last Vampire
anime film, an amnesiac Saya Otonashi lives as a seemingly normal high school
student with her adoptive family in Okinawa. Horrible nightmares are the only
hints at the violent life she once led, but her past is about to catch up with
her and awaken the merciless warrior within. Chiropterans — powerful
shape-changing creatures who need and crave blood—threaten humanity once more,
and a mysterious organization called the Red Shield needs Saya’s deadly sword
skills and mysterious powers to aid in the fight against these beasts. As her
submerged abilities begin to reawaken and as she seeks to regain her memories,
Chiropteran warriors are guided by a mysterious leader to threaten Saya and her
loved ones. Asuka Katsura’s manga series successfully expands upon the original
Production I.G/Aniplex feature, delivering moments of jarring violence and
thrilling action in a tale that spans several centuries.
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #131: BADGER HOLE part 4 (of 4)
HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A)
On sale Nov. 14
b&w, 32 pages $2.99
The “Badger Hole” story arc comes to a close, with Rin and Döa still lost in the
dark, dangerous tunnels below Edo Castle. Trapped by angry Edo soldiers, Rin is
tortured while her friends hang helplessly nearby. A piercing, overpowering
sound heralds the full introduction of a bizarre Itto-ryü warrior who’s only
been barely glimpsed in past issues. His arrival promises some vicious
swordplay, as manga master Samura flexes his creative muscles to bring us
another unique, fast-paced battle! Heads will fly!
Featuring a full-color pinup by American Splendor and Meathaus contributor
Zachary Baldus and a black-and-white pinup by Pirates of Coney Island
illustrator and Last Call creator Vasilis Lojos!
BERSERK VOLUME 21
KENTARO MIURA (W/A)
On sale Jan. 23
b&w, 248 pages $13.95
TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"
Guts, the feared Black Swordsman, is on the rampage . . . and it’s personal.
Mozgus, the malefic master Inquisitor of the Holy See, in his murderous campaign
against heretics, has captured Guts’ former lover Casca and has her at the ready
to be burned at the stake in the Tower of Conviction, little knowing that
Casca’s demonic Mark of Sacrifice is drawing hideous dark powers to the Tower.
It’ll take everything Guts has and more to defeat Mozgus—who is much, much more
than a man—and even if he can, will be be able to save Casca from the hordes of
Hell amidst the Inquisitor’s disintegrating citadel?
THE DIRTY PAIR STRIKES AGAIN
HARUKA TAKACHIHO (W)
On sale Jan. 30
SC, 224 page $8.95
Novel, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"
When a miner on the industrial planet Chakra is attacked by an unknown animal
yet somehow survives, Trouble Consultants Kei and Yuri are called in to
investigate. How did the miner survive his wounds, and what are the ulterior
motives of the company-town’s superiors—the enigmatic religious leader, the town
mayor, and the owner of the mining facilities? The answers will shock the two
women and embroil them in yet another highly dangerous—and highly
destructive—adventure!
This book contains nine illustrations in all; eight black-and-white line art
illustrations, plus one two-page color tip in illustration.
Features the original cover and nine interior illustrations by Yoshikazu
Yasuhiko, character designer for such anime as Mobile Suit Gundam and The Venus
Wars, for which he was the writer, character designer, and director.
GUNSMITH CATS: BURST VOLUME 3
KENICHI SONODA (W/A)
On sale Dec. 26
b&w, 192 pages $10.95
TPB, 5" x 7"
The gang is all here, for a road rally on Route 66! Of course we’ve got Rally,
Minnie-May, Bean Bandit, and the rest of the bunch, but this volume features the
return of driving damsel Riff-Raff! When you have this crew going head-to-head
against a gaggle of other dangerous drivers, then you’ve got yet another tome of
lunatic traffic. And what would a volume of Gunsmith Cats be without the
requisite gunplay! This time we’ve even got the classic Russian rocket-propelled
grenades!
The excitement that comes from having Kenichi Sonoda back in the Gunsmith
Cat-bird seat (a stretch, but humor us) is overwhelming us here at Dark Horse.
Presented in the unretouched, left-to-right manga format.
TRANSLUCENT VOLUME 3
KAZUHIRO OKAMOTO (W/A)
On sale Jan. 30
b&w, 200 pages $9.95
TPB, 5" x 7"
Shoujo fans will enjoy the humor, romance, and sci-fi twists found in
Translucent, as Shizuka Shiroyama tries to finish the eighth grade while coping
with school woes, a hyperactive admirer, and a disease which is literally
turning her translucent! In this volume, Shizuka also deals with a nosy new
doctor, a friend’s emotional wedding, and her growing crush on classmate Mamoru
Tadami. While the Translucent Syndrome brings many complications into her life,
Shizuka is determined to follow her dreams, support her friends, and live a
fairly normal life . . . despite the odd problems that life throws at her.
TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 12: THE GUNSLINGER
YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A)
On sale Jan. 16
b&w, 240 pages $9.95
TPB, 5" x 7"
With a fleet of rescue ships from Earth facing off against Knives, the humans in
chaos on the ground, Livio renewing his struggle against Elendira, and Vash
trying to keep everyone from getting hurt, Trigun Maximum promises a dizzying
array of action. But in the midst of this multiple-front battle, Yasuhiro
Nightow flashes back to the past, letting readers in on some background
information on Knives, Vash, and even Legato Bluesummers.
BRIDE OF THE WATER GOD VOLUME 2
MI-KYUNG YUN (W/A)
On sale Jan. 23
b&w, 184 pages $9.95
TPB, 5 7/8" x 8 1/4"
Habaek, the mysterious Water God, is cursed to live his days in the form of a
little boy—while he turns back to his true adult self at night. His new human
bride, Soah, thinks that she’s been married to a child and has no idea that the
attractive “Mui” is actually the adult Habaek. Surrounded by a cast of colorful
elemental gods and their servants, Soah is tempted by flirtations from both
“Mui” and the rascal Huye. When Tae-eul-jin-in spills Habaek’s surprising
secret, Soah audaciously plots to uncover the truth for herself. She has to be
careful, though, so she doesn’t anger the moody gods—including her powerful new
husband!
CHUNCHU: GENOCIDE FIEND VOLUME 3
KIM SUNG JAE (W/A)
On sale Jan. 16
b&w, 184 pages $10.95
TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 3/8"
Chunchu is a sullen, dark figure. Hunted for the bounty on his head, with the
blood of hundreds on his hands, and hated by his own comrades—it’s easy to see
why. But it’s not his fault that he’s impossible to kill and thirsty for blood.
It’s his brother’s fault. It was his own brother that planted the demon stone in
Chunchu, while the two were just babies. So now Chunchu lives as a man possessed
by a curse, fighting for a kingdom that should be his to rule.
But who is this mysterious man who knows of Chunchu’s curse, and just may have
the means to take him down? And will Chunchu fight him or welcome death? Learn
more about these two shadowy warriors in the third volume of Chunchu: the
Genocide Fiend.
STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #9— PARALLELS part 4 (of 5)
MICK HARRISON (W), DAVE ROSS (P), and ZACH HOWARD (Cover)
On sale Nov. 28
FC, 40 pages $2.99
Bomo Greenbark and his companions have been imprisoned, enslaved, and tortured,
but now Bomo has found a way out. Freedom beckons, but honor demands he take
action to free his friends. And action means his captors are about to see a
very, very dangerous side of him. Meanwhile, Master K’Kruhk discovers that those
under his protection are more in need of it than ever. Bad guys beware!
STAR WARS: LEGACY #18— DRAGON part 5 (of 6)
JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and
TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover)
On sale Nov. 14
FC, 40 pages $2.99
Hoping to free their friend Cade Skywalker from the clutches of the Sith, Deliah
Blue and Jeriah Syn receive help from a surprising source. And Cade, who was
captured by the Sith while trying to free Jedi Hosk Tre’Lyis, discovers that
Hosk has found his own path to freedom, via the Force. The good, evil, and those
in-between are coming together, and the result is going shake the foundations of
the Empire!
STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC HANDBOOK
JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), HARVEY TOLIBAO (P), DUSTIN WEAVER
(P/Cover), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (C)
On sale Nov. 7
FC, 32 pages $2.99
For a thousand generations, the Jedi kept peace and order in the galaxy—but
things don’t seem peaceful or orderly for Padawan Zayne Carrick, falsely accused
of murder and thrust into the Mandalorian Wars! And here, readers can get the
back-story on the scene, 3963 years before the Battle of Yavin!
Check out illustrated profiles on Zayne and his outlaw friends; Lucien and the
Covenant; Squint and the Jedi Crusaders; the Mandalorian invaders; and more!
Written by series writer John Jackson Miller, the Handbook is perfect for
catching up with the series so far—while offering new information for regular
readers, including an incredible cross-section of everyone’s favorite junk
hauler, The Last Resort, by series artist Dustin Weaver!
STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #23—KNIGHTS OF SUFFERING part 2
JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), DUSTIN WEAVER (P), DAN PARSONS (I), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C),
and COLIN WILSON (Cover)
On sale Nov. 28
FC, 40 pages $2.99
Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick left Taris vowing to catch his murderous Masters
before they caught him. Now, he’s returned—only to find the planet under siege
by Mandalorian invaders. And there’s someone else waiting for him—who’s about to
turn the tables on all his plans!
Nearly alone in a war zone, Zayne is surrounded by enemies. Some want him
brought to justice. Others want the bounty on his head. And the Mandalorians
just want the whole planet! And when even friends become enemies, he finds
himself at the mercy of someone who has no mercy—one of his former Masters!
Building toward the culmination of the yearlong “Days/Knights” sequence, the
long-awaited return to Taris also includes several familiar faces from the
Knights of the Old Republic video games!
STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC VOLUME 3—DAYS OF FEAR, NIGHTS OF ANGER
JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (A), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), HARVEY TOLIBAO (A),
MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and COLIN WILSON (Cover)
On sale Jan 16
FC, 144 pages $18.95
TPB, 7" x 10"
Nearly 4,000 years before the Death Star, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick’s quest
to clear his name runs afoul of forces beyond his control—forces he and his
friends have helped to unleash!
Con-artist Gryph sees the Mandalorian Wars as a chance to make a quick credit,
but Zayne sees a terrible tragedy on the horizon—one where only an act of
self-sacrifice can save the ungrateful Republic! But the real key to the future
of the galaxy may lie with none other than Zayne’s fellow fugitives, the genius
Camper and the beautiful Jarael, who have just fallen prey to the forces they’ve
spent a lifetime running from! Collecting issues #13-18 of the ongoing comic
book series
STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 10
MATTHEW and SHAWN FILLBACH (W/A), CHRIS AVELLONE (W), JASON HALL (W), STEWART
MCKENNY (A), and ETHEN BEAVERS (A)
On sale Dec. 19
FC, 80pg $6.95
TPB, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2"
Loved by Star Wars fans of all ages, Clone Wars Adventures returns with four
more fantastic tales! Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker take a junked speeder
on a deadly race through a canyon teeming with bounty hunters, a duty bound
clone trooper finds himself the sole defense against an army of droids, a
free-spirited young Jedi is tasked with a dangerous mission of greater
significance than she realizes, and a peaceful group of farmers find themselves
on the frontlines in the fight against the Separatists—all in this action-packed
collection of stories told in the super-popular stripped down stylization of the
Cartoon Network micro-series!
STAR WARS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION VOLUME 11—UNION
MICHAEL A. STACKPOLE (W), ROBERT TERANISHI (P), CHRIS CHUCKRY (C), and DUNCAN
FEGREDO (Cover)
On sale Jan. 2
FC, 96 pages $19.95
HC, 7" x 10"
When Luke Skywalker, the New Republic’s greatest hero, decides to marry Mara
Jade, the woman who was once the Emperor’s personal assassin, you can be sure
that hands both Imperial and New Republican will be raised to stop the
marriage—at any cost! Starring Han and Leia, Chewbacca and Lando, Union marks a
monumental event that links the classic trilogy to the boundless future of the
Star Wars galaxy!
KOTOBUKIYA ROYAL GUARD VINYL MODEL KIT
On sale Dec. 19
11 3/4" tall
1/7 scale $125.00
The mysterious crimson warriors, the Royal Guard are the personal bodyguards and
protectors of The Emperor. Culled from the ranks of the highest qualified and
most loyal of the Imperial Army, the intimidating Guardsmen are truly the elite
soldiers of the Galactic Empire. Standing at almost 12 inches tall, the normally
stoic Royal Guard is poised with Force Pike in hand, ready to defend the Emperor
at all costs. The Royal Guard’s robes and sleek helmet have been reproduced in
exacting detail, utilizing reference materials from Lucasfilm’s archives, and
the flowing cloak reveals many details of the uniform not normally seen in any
of the films!
SERENITY: REAVER SHIP ORNAMENT
On sale Feb. 13
5 1/2" long, 2" wide
Can be hung or placed on stand for display
$39.99
With the fabulous response we’ve received for our Serenity ships, we are happy
to continue with this line of ornaments. Last month we offered Inara’s Shuttle,
and this month we are pleased to announce the Reaver Ship.
Fans of Firefly and Serenity will be familiar with the look of the Reaver ships,
created from abandoned ships and spare parts, with their threatening red
markings. In Serenity, the Reaver Ships emerge from an ion storm in the quest
for Mal and his crew. We’ve based our ornament on one of the memorable, menacing
ships in this scene. This item is limited to pre-orders only. After orders are
taken, edition size will be set.
FRAZETTA: MOON MAID STATUE
On sale Dec. 12
10" tall x 8 1/2" wide
Limited to 2,000 numbered statues for Worldwide distribution
$175.00
ReelArt Studios and Dark Horse Comics are proud to present Frazetta’s Moon Maid
statue, the second of an ongoing collection inspired by the original artwork of
one of the world’s most beloved fantasy illustrators, Frank Frazetta. The fully
hand-painted statue as sculpted & painted by Tim Bruckner depicts one of Mr.
Frazetta’s famous works and was personally overseen and approved by the master.
This amazing statue is minutely detailed, stands 10" tall, and comes securely
packaged in a full color box.
ELFQUEST BUST #3: SKYWISE
On sale Nov. 14
6" tall
Limited to 1,500 for Worldwide distribution
$49.99
One of the most beloved characters from Elfquest is Skywise. Orphaned at birth,
Skywise is the resident astronomer of the Wolfriders. His name comes from his
passion for the stars. While Skywise had always been Cutter’s counselor,
confidant, and close friend, the relationship between them changed dramatically,
and created a gulf between the “brothers in all but blood.”
Sculptor Tim Bruckner has made a pre-painted bust, with unique “pivot” feature
allowing the owner to adjust the display angle at their pleasure . . . It will
come packaged in a full-color collector’s box, and will be individually
numbered.
LENORE VINYL FIGURE
On sale Feb. 06
8" tall in a full-color window box
$24.99
Ragamuffin has been eaten and Lenore’s in shock. Now you can be a part of the
action with your very own Lenore vinyl figure. What will Lenore do? Can
Ragamuffin call for help? Can a snake really digest a Ragamuffin? The suspense
is killing me!
CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTER #10: THE GOON
On sale Apr. 09
5" tall
Includes a booklet and pinback button
$49.99
Dark Horse continues its series of vintage-style statuettes featuring the best
characters from comic books. Modeled after products that were popular in the
1930s and 1940s, the new statuettes being produced by Dark Horse are designed
and manufactured consistent with earlier “syroco”-style figures.
This month we announce #10 in the series, The Goon, from Eric Powell’s Eisner
Award-winning series. Produced in a limited edition of only 550 hand-numbered
copies, The Goon figure is fully painted and ready to display.
Each hand-numbered statuette comes carefully packaged in a custom-tooled, full-color,
litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and
a vintage-style pinback button of the character. Sculpting by Yoe! Studio.
ALSO AVAILABLE
CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #3: MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER
5" tall, Limited edition of 750 pieces (AUG050091) . . . $49.95
CLASSIC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS #4: MARV
7" tall, Limited edition of 750 pieces (SEP050065) . . . $49.95
CLASSIC DC CHARACTER #1: SUPERMAN
5" tall, Limited edition of 2,000 pieces (NOV060077) . . . $49.99
CLASSIC DC CHARACTER #2: BATMAN
5" tall, Limited edition of 2,000 pieces (DEC060067) . . . $49.99
CLASSIC DC CHARACTER #3: WONDER WOMAN
5" tall, Limited edition of 2,000 pieces (JAN070102) . . . $49.99
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JOE LEDBETTER STATIONERY SET AND JOURNAL
On sale Nov. 21
STATIONERY SET
8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 ¾" x 8 ¾"
$4.99
JOURNAL
5 ½" x 8 ½" spiral-bound journals, 128 pages
$9.99
Joe Ledbetter’s unmistakable style can be characterized by an amazing
combination of vibrant colors, shadows, character expressions, and thick black
lines. His unique characters, lines, and colors make for a delightful set of
paper products to be used or simply admired for sheer cuteness!
BLACK CAT CLUB T-SHIRT AND PATCH
On sale Oct. 31
EMBROIDERED PATCH
$5.99
MEN’S T-SHIRT
M-XXL $24.99
WOMEN’S T-SHIRT
S-XL $29.99
The popularity of Steve Niles’s Criminal Macabre and its protagonist, Cal
McDonald, is undeniable. Steve is considered one of the top horror writers in
comics today. The logo of the infamous punk rock club from the comic has graced
a Zippo® lighter and shot glass from Dark Horse; now we present two new items: a
patch and t-shirt. Just in time for Halloween, die-hard fans can create their
own secret Black Cat Zombie Club!
GACHA!
New this Month:
DISNEY PRINCESS HEART TINS
DISNEY PIXAR BLISTER FIGURE COLLECTION #2
NINTENDO ANIMAL CROSSING CHARM FIGURES #2
More Gacha:
HELLO KITTY CHARM FIGURES #2 RETRO COLLECTION
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE DIORAMA FIGURES
DISNEY PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN PINS
DISNEY RATATOUILLE FIGURES