While experiencing a succession of bewildering parallel universes, a solitary figure has telepathic encounters with a demonic aviatrix, a wandering crystalline being, a flaming sword-wielding warrior, and a mysterious sorceress, all within the confines of his own apartment. Vague Tales is the debut graphic novel from Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Eric Haven (UR), who moonlighted as a three-time Emmy-nominated producer on the TV show MythBusters and has contributed short comic stories for years to esteemed publications such as The Believer and Kramers Ergot. Haven’s work is dark, absurdist, and deadpan, reflecting the apocalyptic undercurrent of modern times. His inky, rubbery drawings buttress his black, absurdist humor.

Some people like comics! Other people really like peaches. But if your teeth hurt, you can't always eat them. The peaches, I mean. Plus! Cover and story by Mike Mignola!!! Work by other talented bastards also included herein.

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"Once upon a time in Renaissance Italy, Bianca, a young lady from a good family, is of marriage age. Her parents find her a fiancé to their liking: Giovanni, a rich merchant, young and pleasant. The wedding looks set to go smoothly even though Bianca can't hide her disappointment at having to marry a man she knows nothing about. But before the marriage, she learns the secret held and bequeathed by the women of her family for generations: a "man's skin"! By donning it, Bianca becomes "Lorenzo" and enjoys all the attributes of a young man of stunning beauty. She can now visit the world of men incognito and get to know her fiancé in his natural environment. In her male skin, Bianca frees herself from the limits imposed on women.BONUS: Includes a discussion guide to help readers further discuss the themes of the story".

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Lean, ghostly pale, and permanently grim-faced, Kriss has always been an outsider in his small village. He's a war orphan, torn from his true father -- King Erikk Iron Tooth of Darkovia in the far north. When his only friend, Anja, loses her mother to a wild sabercat ravaging the village, Kriss determines to bring it down. But the creature is no mere animal. It has come down from the north with a gift for Kriss -- one that could make his wildest dreams come true.

Issue #1 (Collector's Edition)--a comic anthology of the weird and amazing. Also introduces "The Precept". A fun throwback to the anthologies of the Bronze Age of comics!

In this second annual anthology of creator-owned coolness, we've roped a few wayward, unpredictable colts, corralled them with some solid but imaginative workhorses, and even had some of those fancy European ponies brought to the Dark Horse ranch for the best ride of the new millennium! Okay, horseplay aside, Matt Wagner visits the Grendel universe with another chapter of the Hunter Rose legacy, Sergio Aragonés rolls out an autobiographical anecdote in his trademark style, Will Eisner tells a tale of fleeting triumph, and young Usagi learns a valuable lesson in a story by Stan Sakai. All the way from France, Angoulême Grand Prize winners Charles Berberian and Philippe Dupuy send their charming and funnyMonsieur Jean for your reading pleasure. Jogging in from the outfield, Denis Kitchen provides a hilariously absurd story called "My Five Minutes with God," and J.R. Williams provides his take on a Greek myth with "Skinboy: Sisyphus Revisited." Rounding out the edges we have a pin-up by Hellboy artist Mike Mignola and a cover by the ever-smoking Frank Miller, colored by Eisner Award-winning digital artist Laura DePuy. It's 48 pages of pure genius, and it's coming your way in July, the perfect month for a good read in a shady spot. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS SOME CARTOON NUDITY.

"Young Mané is full of envy and strength, two essential qualities for someone who wishes to engage in Pankat, a brutal martial art and philosophy for those who practice it. Wandering the greatest Pankat schools in Irap, Mané will quickly prove himself with the advice of Eïam, one of the greatest masters of all time. But will he be able to resist the lure of Féssat, a former student who will try to lead the young man into a life of crime? The rules of life are not always as straightforward as those of a Pankat fight... The story of young warrior full of dreams and confidence hoping to rise to the ranks of celebrity in the popular Pankat competitions. Set in an otherworldly fictional universe, it is hard to pinpoint if this tale qualifies as science-fiction or fantasy, straddling both with ease. Filled with action and fully-realized, animated characters, the story of relationships and responsibility supports the immense amount of blockbuster action, making this less of a "martial arts" tale as much as a tale of morality. Merwan's unique visual style blends aspects of popular manga with American comic art, giving this book a universality that defies comparison".

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This was the first series featuring Phil Hester's enigmatic character The Wretch.Hester's stories from this series are reprinted in The Wretch Volume Two: The Devil's Lullaby.

The second series featuring Hesters oddball superhero with a great sense of visual style. The silent, silhouetted guardian of Glass City defends its citizens from weird menaces with his own weird powers. This issue: The End of the World!

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32 Pages of Lunacy!... and Content! Cinderella has taken on the apocalypse(and died), taken on her own mind(and lost), and even taken on Christmas(kind of won?) but this time she takes on a whole new threat... deciding what to eat... oh and zombies! When a crazed, obsessive lunatic accidentally brings on the zombie apocalypse(yes, one of those) somehow and for some reason our only hope is... Cindy? Don't miss this violent, no-punch pulling, insane adventure that only Cindy can shamble into!

Dark Horse celebrates 20 years with a pinup comic that's out of this world! Eric Powell draws Star Wars, Adam Hughes draws Hellboy, and Joss Whedon makes his artistic debut-that's just a smidge of what's included in this 25-cent gift to all the fans who've supported Dark Horse Comics through our first twenty years! Dark Horse Comics is proud to present Dark Horse Twenty Years, a collection of original art by a distinguished list of Dark Horse creators, past and present. Every page holds a different piece, each showcasing a character from the company's history of great original and licensed properties. Instead of drawing their own creations, these jaw-dropping talents have traded characters, each offering an unexpected take on one of the icons of Dark Horse. Legends of comics drawing the characters you'd never expect. You won't see this much talent in the same place for another twenty years!

A childhood brush with death left Victoria Addair with a blackened hand that has the power to slay the undead with a touch. Drafted into the Order of the Black Hand, Victoria is sent to an old mining town to slay a ghost--the Grey Boy--who haunts the mountainside. Soon Victoria learns that all is not as it appears and the secrets of the Grey Boy's origin could save--or doom--them all! Edited by James O'Callaghan with logo design by Jim MacQuarrie.

We've seen him doing it for years in Mad Magazine, and now Sergio Aragonés introduces a new series to Dark Horse, taking a twisted look at the genres that comics readers hold most dear. If you've noticed how seriously horror books have been taking themselves lately, Boogeyman will be a breath of fresh air, blowing straight through the boneyard! Follow Sergio's newest character through these short tales which do to horror fiction what Groo has been doing to sword and sorcery for years!

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Earth is an ancient myth, long forgotten. Now, the word of the god-like Celestials is absolute, and they rule with brutal efficiency. When Joss, an Engineward, discovers and reactivates the head of an ancient ghoulem, she finds all is not as intended. Her destiny-and that of her world-lies somewhere far beyond the borders of her shantytown.

Be sure to sink your teeth, claws and stakes in this legendary 32-page story! In the moorlands, across the field of Exmoor, in the United Kingdom a beast of once thought lore has resurfaced and is wreaking havoc on local denizens. The Royal Marines have been called in to dispatch the ravaging cryptid but even the highly trained soldiers are no match for the elusive and ferocious beast, which leaves one, Liesel Van Helsing, a very legend herself, vampire slayer and monster hunter the only hope left to capture this Beast of Exmoor, and bring an end to the carnage.