Cover by Paul Pope.
All good things must come to an end. In this issue of DHP, three serials reach their finalès. In "Egg," by Frank Lovece and Christopher Schenck, Charlie's egg hatches, and what's inside is more than he or his father bargained for. Renée French comes to the bottom of her spiral into the bizarre and exposes the gooey center of "The Ninth Gland." Finally, the fate of Tubby and Vim is revealed in the final chapter of Paul Pope's "The One Trick Rip-Off." Pope provides a wraparound cover, sending everything off with a bang.
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Cover by Frank Miller and Walter Simonson.
Frank Miller and Walter Simonson are just two reasons to get into the all-new DHP! Walter Simonson brings us an all-new story starring the galaxy-spanning Star Slammers. Space is a dangerous and mysterious place, but with the Star Slammers around, there's always a little bit of hope and a whole lot of adventure! Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, Lance Blastoff is jet-packing his way across the cosmos, courtesy of Frank Miller! It's an all-new, politically incorrect, sci-fi adventure -- fun for the whole family! Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, and Steve Leialoha will have you begging for treats with the latest installment of "Trypto the Acid Dog"! Our canine hero finds himself down in the fighting ring with an angry pit bull. Can he fight his way out before his family moves to a new city and leaves him behind? Finally, in the second of Ed Brubaker's "Lowlife" stories, a relationship falls apart, a man goes crazy with a gun, and the sun turns black.
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Cover by Frank Miller and Roger Langridge.
DHP continues to mix it up this month, and it's all decked out in its new flip-book format! Frank Miller provides a cover featuring the return of John Arcudi's misfit detective The Creep! Arcudi is joined by Firearm artist Brian O'Connell for a story that proves that pain, unlike beauty, is not just skin deep.
Also, Roger Langridge and Gordon Rennie bring us a hilarious send-up of classic silver-age superhero comics in "Dr. Spin," and Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, and Steve Leialoha present the third chapter of "Trypto the Acid Dog," in which the caped canine escapes the gladiator pit, only to find his family has moved to another town. Finally, the conclusion of Ed Brubaker's "Lowlife" trilogy cuts another insightful slice off the mass psychosis of modern society.
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Cover by Arthur Adams and Evan Dorkin.
Monkeyman and O'Brien make their return to these pages with an all-new serial by Legend cartoonist Arthur Adams! Our daring duo butts heads with Gorhemoth, the living garbage heap. Meanwhile, the only monster on Evan Dorkin's "Hectic Planet" is that twisted creature called love, and Halby is suffering at its hands!
In the final chapter of "Trypto the Acid Dog" by Bill Mumy, Miguel Ferrer, and Steve Leialoha, the faithful canine saves his boy and family from the hands of evil; and in their last chapter, Dr. Spin and Spin Girl save comic books as we know them, ensuring future employment for their creators, Gordon Rennie and Roger Langridge.
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Cover by Al Williamson.
Variety is the spice of life, and nothing is spicier than DHP! First up, a delectable dish from Mark Schultz and Al Williamson. "One Last Job" is a short tale about an interplanetary bounty hunter who's ready to quit for the joys of love, but can't seem to keep himself from chasing just one more big score. Our second course is a healthy helping of The Lords of Misrule, currently enjoying its own DH miniseries. Taking urban legends and standing them on end, John Tomlinson and Peter Snejbjerg have brewed up a prequel that will keep you up all night.
This is followed by the tantalizing continuation of "Trout," Troy Nixey's surrealistic journey. Trout is in search of evil that escaped him when he wasn't paying attention, and he may end up uncovering more secrets than he was planning for. Finally, Evan Dorkin (Milk & Cheese) offers his famous "Hectic Planet" dessert. A love lost is the worst thing in the world, especially when it has gone and died without telling you. Be careful, because mourning can be explosive. Topping it all off is a crisp afterdinner mint, a one-page tale about the intuitive power of friends and coping with loss. "Gather Ye Rosebuds" is by Bob Schreck, Casey Jones, and Monty Sheldon.
Oh, and don't forget our appetizer, a scrumptious cover by Al Williamson based on an idea he had when he was twelve, later sketched out when he was nineteen, and now finally finished, at an age where Al's far too charming to have to disclose how old he really is.
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Cover by Peter Snejbjerg .
Old ladies with sharp objects are bad, especially in the world of The Lords of Misrule. Urban legends become real nightmares, courtesy of John Tomlinson and Peter Snejbjerg (who provides this issue's gruesome cover). Speaking of bad dreams, Trout's has gotten free, and he's just about to catch up with it. But what happens when you look in the face of your own terror? "Trout" is by Canadian artist Troy Nixey.
"Jack Zero," the new strip by Arnold Pander and European performance artist Zero Boy continues as Jack meets Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickock, Annie Oakley, and the love of his life, Rose Barclay. Hanging with these dangerous folk starts the Jack Zero legend, the stuff pulps are made of. Finally, in the first part of "Imago," writer John Arcudi and artist Brian O'Connell look at the difference between two generations of superheroes, as nobility clashes with grim and gritty.
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Cover by Dan Brereton, Stan Manoukian and Vince Roucher.
Giant-sized flip-book issue! Featuring 48 fat pages and: * Dan Brereton's The Nocturnals! * Tarzan and Shadow artists Stan & Vince debut their high-paced, ultraviolent "Metalfer"! * An all-new Starship Troopers story by Jan Strnad and Tommy Lee Edwards !
Rich Hedden tells the tale of Snipe, a monster hunter in Hollywood, where the true beasts come in the hundreds! * Jeff DeMos and Scott Gillis return to tell the tale of a man obsessed with circles in "A Hole in the Head." * Two covers -- one by Dan Brereton and one by Stan & Vince! Plus new strips by Diana Schutz, Bernie Mireault, & Rupert Bottenberg and Steven Weissman
B&W. Cover price $3.95.
By Mike Mignola, Jason Armstrong, and others; cover by Mignola
Hellboy is off to England to slay a dragon. Right. If it were only that easy... Plus: the moon turns red! A giant meteor is on a collision course with Earth! An alien monster rampages through Neutron City! Only the atomic might of Doc Thunder can save us!
b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.
By Mike Mignola, Jason Armstrong, and others; cover by Mignola
Hellboy is off to England to slay a dragon. Right. If it were only that easy... Plus: the moon turns red! A giant meteor is on a collision course with Earth! An alien monster rampages through Neutron City! Only the atomic might of Doc Thunder can save us!
32pg" Cover price $2.95.
Cover by Eric Vincent. In Alien Fire, by Anthony Smith and Eric Vincent, ex-Earthman Ed Williams' negotiations for a 1952 Buick Roadmaster end in war: John Arcudi and Dale Eaglesham's The Creep closed another case; the gargoyle Mikio learns a lesson about gambling (and cheating) in Jo Duffy and Jo Chacon's Fancies; and in Sin City by Frank Miller, after being shot at, run over, and beaten up, Marv finally loses his temper!
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Frank Miller.
In an extended installment of Frank Miller's Sin City, Marv discovers that the secret behind Goldie's murder is big--bigger than he ever dreamed--and it involves a murder farm, a smiling cannibal killer, and a helicopter full of corrupt, machine-gun-toting cops. Marv's in the thick of it, and his only weapon is a hatchet.
Pity the bad guys! Meanwhile, over in Alien Fire, creators Anthony Smith and Eric Vincent find a way to bring happiness to an extraterrestrial empire with a 1952 Buick Roadmaster! Rick Geary also chimes in with a morbid little ditty entitled The Baggage Coach Ahead.
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Frank Miller.
The action in Frank Miller's Sin City continues at breakneck pace as Marv races toward a confrontation with Goldie's killer. Don't miss this chance to see the master of the comics medium cut loose! In The Creep, Oxel Karnhus, the acromegalic private eye, finally breaks down and buys a gun--and it's a good thing, `cause he's gonna need it!
Story by John Arcudi, art by Dale Eaglesham. Finally, the Earth Boys return to Earth, only to find that the planet has changed its name so as not to be associated with the four dangerous youths! Story by Brett Brooks and Cliff Biggers, art by David Johnson. Full color cover by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley.
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Frank Miller.
Still on the trail of Goldie's killer, Marv seeks new clues in Sin City's red light district. Story and art by Frank Miller. Only one more issue to go in this acclaimed serial! In The Creep, Oxel Karnhus brand new gun proves itself a necessary tool.
Story by John Arcudi, art by Dale Eaglesham. And in Earth Boys, our four heroes leave the president a gift that keeps on giving--giving alien invaders directions to Earth, that is! Story by Cliff Biggers and Brett Brooks, art by David Johnson. Full-color cover by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley.
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Paul Chadwick.
If variety is the spice of life, this is one spicy issue! First up, award-winning writer/artist Paul Chadwick returns to the pages of the book that launched his most famous creation: Concrete! Next, writer Ed Brubaker and artist Eric Shanower present part two of "An Accidental Death." A girl is missing, and only two teenage boys know the guilty secret behind her disappearance.
Finally, the Doctor may be in, but he's definitelyway out! Dr. Giggles operates as only he can. Scripted by writer/director Manny Coto and illustrated by Alan J. Burrows, Dr. Giggles prepares to leap onto the silver screen in the film of the same name from Dark Horse and Largo Entertainment! Front cover by Paul Chadwick, back cover by Doug Mahnke
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Ray Largo.
Meet Cross: outlaw, freelance avenger, and, when the situation calls for it, professional killer. He's just the kind of person the Predators might take an interest in -- which is why the government's Predator Task Force wants him! Next month Predator: Race War debuts as a four-issue color miniseries.
Story by novelist Andrew Vachss, adapted by Randy Stradley and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty. Also: Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto's Nestrobber preview concludes, and the heroine of Gary Davis' "Paleolove" seeks a love potion from Mudwike, the dwarf. Painted cover by Ray Lago .
B&W. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Chris Moeller.
This issue leads off with the first chapter in an all-new science fiction epic: The Shadow Empires, by writer-artist Chris Moeller, who also provides the painted cover. Then, it's round four of Eddie Campbell's smashing epic, Hermes vs. The Eyeball Kid!
The Kid might be down, but he's far from out and Hermes better keep his wits about him. There's more up Eyeball's sleeve than a stubby little arm. Also: the final chapter of Gary Davis' Paleolove. Daishon discovers there's much more to Gessa than he had ever imagined. And the more he finds out, the more he regrets!
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Cover by Francisco Solano Lopez. Robert Boyd and Francisco Solano Lopez present "Buoy 77," a tale of desperation, greed, and treachery.
When the crew of the Sogeco Explorer lose a valuable scientific instrument near the village of Viçosa, they entice the locals with a small reward for its return. But a small reward to the Americans is an unbelievable fortune to the villagers, and some people would resort to anything to get a fortune -- even murder!
Christopher Moeller's Shadow Empires concludes in this issue as Hano Khazar escapes the palace, and seeks help among the people. But Khazar is a warrior, and warriors are rarely trusted by the common man. Eddie Campbell's Hermes vs. The Eyeball Kid continues this issue. The Eyeball Kid has escaped certain death in the whirling maw of a dam's generators only to face Hermes, who is prepared to use the Beetle Suit!
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Cover by Mike Dringnberg.
Dark Horse Presents is proud to debut "The Painted Horse," a tale of freedom and sacrifice set in ancient Japan. The retired Emperor Uda faces a terrifying demon to save his people. "The Painted Horse" features beautiful art by Mike Dringenberg, co-creator of DC's Sandman and Death, and a script by fantasy author Kij Johnson. Also in this issue, Étienne Gagnon and Alex Racine bring us part 1 of the hilarious "Star Riders."
With his ship, the Cachalot, at stake, space jockey Leroy enters the Mikorian Rally, the only galactic event with more casualties than participants. His only crewmember is Tabada, an alien princess whose enthusiasm overpowers her common sense. Kilian Plunkett stunned readers with his art in Aliens: "Backsplash" and Aliens: Labyrinth. Now he's back, with Peter Janes' "The Eighth Wonder," a story of the construction of the Trans-Atlantic Bridge. It's definitely one for the (alternate) history books!
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Cover by Andrew Robinson.
Amelia Hand, a gorgeous soldier of fortune in the 24th century, would kill for a little rest and relaxation after five months inside a cramped cockpit. Studebaker, a virtual Eden of a planet, promises all that and more, if she can only make it past the natives, who have grown rather... attached to her. This month's Dark Horse Presents features "A Breath of Fresh Air," written by science fiction and fantasy author Lawrence Watt-Evans and beautifully illustrated by Andrew Robinson.
In part 2 of "The Eighth Wonder," master architect Overton is still afraid that Dr. Agrine is dead, but beneath the sunlit supports of The Bridge, the good doctor is planting the seeds of a rebellion that promises to change the face of the world. Provided he can survive the assassination attempts, of course! Also in this issue, we continue the tale of Leroy and Tabada's desperate gamble as they continue the grueling Rally. When most of the contestants die by the first round, the competition gets mean!
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Cover by Kilian Plunkett.
Paul Chadwick's back, with an all-new companion tale to his remarkable new miniseries Concrete: Killer Smile. Don't miss this exciting introduction, by one of Legend's most respected creators. Lord Parsons accuses Master Architect Overton of murder most foul in the thrilling conclusion to our cover story, "The Eighth Wonder," but when Dr. Agrine -- the victim -- appears, all hell breaks loose in the most amazing chase scene in comics' history!
Looking forward to the future's Information Highway? Beware! Rick Geary's "The Phantom Telephone" reveals the insidious terror that lurks beneath that brushed steel! Also in this issue, during the breathless finale of "Star Riders," we finally get to see what Tabada wears under that miniskirt!
B&W. Cover price $2.50.
Cover by Shannon Wheeler.
Shannon Wheeler's "Too Much Coffee Man" makes its Dark Horse Presents debut this issue as his send-up of Dante's Inferno explores the levels of coffee hell: the rush, the jitters, and the crash. "Blackheart" by Robbie Morrison and Frank Quitely continues.
Seneca must confront the evil of Kane, who unleashes his poisonous scheme to destroy all people who do not fit his fascist views of the world. Rick Geary gives us "Night Drive," a lyrical prose work examining the mysteries of the evening on a fantasy ride to the outer limits.
B&W. Cover price $2.50.
Cover by Eric Powell Eric Powell (W/A), Steve Niles (W), Andi Watson (W/A), Carla Speed McNeil (W/A), Steve Parkhouse (P), Howard Chaykin (W/A), Neal Adams (W/A), Geof Darrow (P), and others
A suicidal robot in the far reaches of outer space might sound depressing, but what if it's story were written and drawn by The Goon's Eric Powell?
Dark Horse Presents continues the otherworldly endeavor of bringing you cutting-edge entertainment with another eighty-page leviathan! In addition to new installments of stories by Steve Niles, Howard Chaykin, Sanford Greene, Carla Speed McNeil, Robert Love and David Walker, and Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, this issue also contains a brand-new Skeleton Key short by Andi Watson! Don't miss it!
Cover price $7.99.
Ready to leave the sheep and join the wolves? Then sink your choppers into Prescription Strength DEADLINE U.S.A. #4, featuring only the choicest cuts of alternative comix prepared in the manner suited to the cultured palates of urban sophisticates like yourself. This issue features Philip Bond's Wired World, Scott Musgrove's Tortilla Baby, Johnny Nemo by Peter Milligan and Brett Ewins, Brian Everson's Young Kafka, A-Men by Shaky Kane, Jack Pollock's Devil Chef, Timulo by D'Israeli, Phil Hester's Nail Boss and more. Cover painting by Stan Shaw!
Cover price $3.95.
Just who do we think we are, anyway? Do we believe that Philip Bond's Wired World is appropriate for children? Is Fat Dog Mendoza by Scott Musgrove supposed to be funny? Is Peter Milligan and Brett Ewins' Johnny Nemo some kind of sick joke? And what about so-called creators like Julie Hollings, Evan Dorkin, D'Israeli, Phil Hester, Shaky Kane, Monty Sheldon, and their ilk? And just what the heck does that cover by Nick Abadzis mean? ...And the Living Will Envy the DEADLINE U.S.A. #6!
Cover price $3.95.
