Dark Horse Announces FBC 2012 Books

FOUR GREAT STORIES, TWO AMAZING BOOKS, ONE HECK OF A SATURDAY!

Dark Horse rolls out the announcement of all four titles that will be featured in two different comics to be given away to thousands of fans on May 5, 2012.

First comes a special flip book featuring both Felicia Day’s gaming web series turned comic, The Guild, and Dark Horse’s best-selling comics continuation of Joss Whedon’s iconic television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Buffy has never needed a vacation as badly as she does now, with the world overrun with zompires and other fallout from Season 8. After an old friend suggests a relaxing getaway from all things that go bump in the night, it turns out to be harder than she could ever expect for a Slayer to get a day off!

Felicia Day, creator of The Guild, continues to bring on the funny with high jinks from her diverse group of gamers when the Guildies struggle to find a meeting place they can all agree on. A little in-game battle becomes the deciding factor, and the circle follows the decree of the winner:  the beach?!

Next up is one of the biggest flip books we’ve ever published, when Zack Whedon brings you tales of the coolest guy in the galaxy and the most charming rebel in the ’verse! That’s right; we’ve paired Star Wars with Joss Whedon’s Serenity!

Han Solo and Chewbacca have a falling-out after a deal with their slickest—and shadiest—customer goes bad. But when the client gets designs on the Millennium Falcon, Han and Chewie present a united front that can’t be beat!

Meanwhile, Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds is no stranger to jobs gone wrong himself. But when the chips are down, he’s able to rely on the amazing, odd, and diversely talented crew of Serenity.

Dark Horse Free Comic Book Day 2012: Four great stories for the price of, well, none!

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

It's Wednesday and time for new comics.  One I'm sure you have seen all over the news as Marvel continues to try and be cutting edge by killing off long time characters,  Hawkeye, then Captain America, soon to be Spidey and today it's the Human Torch.  Really Marvel?  By now we all know there's no point in killing off a comic book character because they always come back!  Anyways, on to the funny books!

Star Wars: Darth Vader & The Lost Command #1

Written By Haden Blackman
Art By Rick Leonardi

Still haunted by the events in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader must set aside his past and put his future on hold for a mission to the mysterious Ghost Nebula to locate-and if possible, rescue-a missing Imperial expeditionary force. But what seems a perfect opportunity to lose himself in his duty is complicated by two factors: he is paired with a willful yet highly competent co-commander, and the officer they are being sent to locate is the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin. 

Infestation #1

Written By Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art By David Messina

It begins here! The first-ever IDW event, which affects the Transformers, G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, and Star Trek universes! This dimensions-spanning storyline begins with a specially priced 40-page story by Abnett & Lanning (The Thanos Imperative) and David Messina (True Blood). Something goes horribly awry in the Zombies vs Robots universe, threatening to tear many of IDW's biggest realities asunder! Don't miss the IDW event ten years in the making!

Fantastic Four #587

One of the four shall fall!  Yes Marvel is killing another character only to bring them back later so check it out.

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

We are half way through the week and that means new comics!  Here they are!

Dr Who Volume 2 #1

The Eleventh Doctor era starts here! When the TARDIS becomes infected with holographic spam, the Doctor, Amy, and Rory are forced to land on an alien world, but it's been targeted for invasion by intergalactic mercenaries!
Don't miss the first adventures of the new Doctor and his companions in the latest volume of this critically acclaimed series

Mass Effect: Evolution #1

Written By Mac Walters & John Jackson Miller 

Art Vy Omar Francia

Mass Effect 2 lead writer Mac Walters reveals the origin of our galaxy's most mysterious powerbroker-The Illusive Man! With co-writer John Jackson Miller (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) and artist Omar Francia (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2), Walters chronicles humanity's first deadly days on the galactic stage and uncovers the pivotal role The Illusive Man played in it all! Available only in comics, this essential piece of Mass Effect canon offers new insights for existing fans, while the focus on humanity's first steps into the wider Mass Effect universe provides a riveting story of action and intrigue for sci-fi readers of all stripes! 

 The Walking Dead Weekly #3

Written By  ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art & Cover TONY MOORE


Get caught up as you wait for the tv show to return! Now, reunited with his family Rick Grime's focus shifts from survival to protection. It’s one thing to know that you have to watch your back every second of every day. It’s another thing entirely to have to worry about losing your family in the blink of an eye.

 Buffy The Vampire Slayer #40

Season Eight has at last brought Buffy the long way home, and betrayal comes in the shape of the closest, most unexpected individual of all. Reeling from their losses, the Scoobies will never be the same again

Series creator Joss Whedon and series artist Georges Jeanty bring you the biggest Buffy finale ever!

SWAGAPALOOZA!! Comics Of The Week

Yet another Batman book hits the shelves this week and Hellboy returns! Yep just two books I picked but check it out anyways!

Batman: The Dark Knight #1

Written By David Finch

Art By David Finch & Scott Williams

Comics superstar David Finch takes full creative control (both writing and illustrating!) on this brand-new Batman monthly series! Joined by the best of the best — Scott Williams — on inks, this new series is sure to be on everyone's must-read pile! Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the 6-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne's childhood friends...and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman's life! 

Hellboy: The Sleeping and The Dead #1

Written By Mike Mignola

Art By Scott Hampton

Hellboy must prevent a vampire revolution in this first collaboration between Mike Mignola and Scott Hampton! While chasing a giant bat through the forest, Hellboy meets an old man with insider knowledge of the coming vampire apocalypse. Mike Mignola and Scott Hampton (Batman, The Books of Magic) open up new doors to terror as they unveil thrills and chills in this gothic tale that’s totally in the vein of classic vampire horror! 

SWAGAPALOOZA!! Comics Of The Week

Comics still hit the stores Wednesday, just bringing you the picks a day early with the holiday weekend ocming up and here they are!

Green Lantern: Larfleeze Christmas Special #1

Written By Geoff Johns

Art By Brett Booth

Cover by Gene Ha 

It's Brightest (Christmas) Day! What do you want for Christmas? Orange Lantern Larfleeze wants everything — including Santa Claus himself! And nothing, not even the heroes of the DC Universe can to stop the Orange Lantern from getting what he wants! Plus, you won't want to miss the strange holiday season shenanigans starring the rest of the Orange Lantern Corps! Superstar writer Geoff Johns and artist Brett Booth team up for an unbelievable sleigh ride adventure! 

Ultimate Comics:  Doom #1

Written By Brian Michael Bendis

Art By Rafa Sandoval

The enemy has revealed itself and the Ultimate Universe has been rocked to its very core.  Now, the surviving heroes must put together the most bad-ass covert ops team ever if they have any chance of catching up to the enemy before he/she strikes again.  Ultimate Doom is a story you have never seen in a Marvel Comics, and we promise you--no hype--the Ultimate Universe changes forever. The dynamic duo of Brian Bendis (Mighty Avengers) and Rafa Sandoval (Avengers Initiative) bring you the concluding tale in the Ultimate Enemy trilogy-and it'll shock you beyond belief! 

Justice League Of America #52

Written By James Robinson

Art By Mark Bagley

With Washington, D.C. in the hands of The Omega Man and the full extent of his horrific power revealed, the JLA is forced to make a difficult decision. Is there no choice for the World's Greatest Heroes but to team with the World's Worst Villains – the Crime Syndicate – in order to save both Earths? How will this desperate action be affected by Ultra Man's betrayal of everyone. . . and the reappearance of Dark Supergirl?

Superman/Batman #79

Written By Chris Roberson

Art By Jesus Merino

Get ready to go back to the 853rd century as SUPERMAN/BATMAN visits the world of DC ONE MILLION! What dangerous foe threatens to destroy both the 853rd and 21st centuries? Find out here in the first part of a 2-part story by Chris Roberson (I, ZOMBIE) and Jesus Merino (JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA)!

SWAGAPALOOZA!! Comics Of The Week

It's Wednesday and time for the cool comics you will find this week!

Brightest Day #16

 Written By Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi

Art By Ivan Reis

The hottest series in comics blazes on as the legacy of the new Aqualad is forged and the extent of his powers is revealed! Plus, Aquagirl joins the battle, and Firestorm seeks out the Justice League's help! Tables are always turning. Expectations are always shattered. How much more chaos is in store before this rollercoaster ride ends? 

Star Wars Legacy: War #1

Writer John Ostrander

Art By John Duursema

Darth Krayt has returned from the "dead," stronger, more evil, and more determined than ever to crush the galaxy under his heel. With Emperor Roan Fel's Imperials, the Galactic Alliance, the Jedi, and even some of his own Sith followers arrayed against him, Krayt would seem overmatched--but his enemies have not reckoned with the power of the dark side!

If Cade Skywalker was ever going to run from his legacy, now would be the time!

Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #513

Written By David Liss

 Art By Francesco Francavilla

In the wake of Shadowland, there's a new protector of Hell's Kitchen! T'Challa will create a new life, a new identity, and learn what it is to be a different kind of hero. But with Daredevil gone, the bad guys are coming out to play, and a new nemesis — Vlad the Impaler — plots his bloody rise to power. Be there as national best-selling author and Edgar Award Winner David Liss and the pulp master Francesco Fracavilla (Zorro, Green Hornet) begin a shocking new chapter for the world's most dangerous man! 

 

Superman Secret Origin Deluxe Edition

Written By Geoff Johns

Art By Gary Frank

Writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank bring you a startling new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family in this new, deluxe hardcover. Collecting the acclaimed six-issue miniseries!

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

Here's the funny books you will find at your local shop this week!

Let Me In: Crossroads #1

Written By Marc Andreyko

Art By Patric Reynolds

Being forced to spend eternity as a vampire — trapped in the mind and body of a child, with slaughter the only recourse for survival — is torture enough. But when Abby finds herself faced with a ruthless real-estate tycoon willing to do anything to get at the property she and her caretaker call home, far more monstrous torments await. In a small community torn apart by vicious men who are consumed by greed, wrath, and envy, she will learn which deadly sin is truly deadliest.

Detective Comics Annual #12

Written by David Hine
Art by Agustin Padilla

What starts as a Batman, Inc. recruitment trip soon turns into an international incident as The Dark Knight encounters a string of bizarre murders in Paris, France. Featuring both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as Batman, this extra-sized spectacular guest-stars The Question and spotlights the debut of a new Bat-ally!
In part 1, Bruce, Dick and Renee Montoya are presented with a series of cryptic clues, which lead them to the underground catacombs of Paris — and the most unexpected of assassins! Continued in this month's BATMAN ANNUAL #28!

27 #1

Written By Charles Soule
Art By Renzo Podesta

Hendrix, Cobain, Joplin, Morrison. All belong to the “27 Club,” which admits only the most brilliant musicians and artists…and kills them dead in their 27th year. Will Garland is a famous rock guitarist, secretly unable to play for months due to a neurological disorder afflicting his left hand. He’s also 27! With mad scientists, long dead rock legends and cosmic entities in his way, can he make it to 28?

SWAGAPALOOZA!! Comics Of The Week

It's that time of the week again for new comics!  A new Serenity book is in stores!! Awesome!

Serenity:  The Shepards Tale HC
Written By Joss Whedon & Zach Whedon
Art By Chris Samnee

One of Serenity's greatest mysteries is finally revealed in Shepherd's Tale, filling in the life of one of the show's most beloved characters--Shepherd Book!

Who was Book before meeting Mal and the rest of the Serenity crew, how did he become one of their most trusted allies, and how did he find God in a bowl of soup? Answers to these and more questions about Book's past are uncovered in this original graphic novel by rising stars Zack Whedon (Dr. Horrible, Terminator, Fringe) and Chris Samnee (Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps, Daredevil). A pivotal chapter in the ongoing Serenity saga, Shepherd's Tale is also a rollicking, action-packed epic in its own right!

Superboy #1

Written By Jeff Lemire

Art By Pier Gallo

Superboy is back in a brand-new ongoing series! Join Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and amazing up-and-coming artist Pier Gallo as they take Superboy on a journey to a side of Smallville not even Superman knows about! What mysteries lurk beneath the surface of this all-American town, and what are their direct ties to Superboy? The start of the next great DC Universe epic begins right here! 

Batman & Robin #16

Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by CAMERON STEWART 

Don't miss this fantastic finale as BATMAN AND ROBIN's storyline connects with THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE! The climactic showdown between Batman and the Black Glove is finally here. It's payback time for The Dark Knight as Batman and Robin face the ultimate evil. Will Damian betray his father's legacy? Will Bruce Wayne return just in time to see Dick Grayson die? Plus, The Joker and Professor Pyg!

This is only the beginning of a startling new status quo for the Batman…



Tron The Original Movie Adaption #1 of 2


Marvel adapts the original Tron movie for a new generation as they prepare to witness Tron Legacy in theaters this December!  join Flynn as he tries to save the digital world from a super computer bound to take it over!

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

Maybe it's just me but it seems to be slim pickings at the comic stores this week, but here's a couple to get your hands on!

Superman: Earth One HC

Written ByJ. Michael Straczynski

Art By Shane Davis & Sandra Hope

Forget everything you know about The Man of Steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the world's most popular super-hero. Best-selling, Hugo Award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski red-hot rising star artist Shane Davis team up for this exciting launch of the Earth One graphic novel series. Set in an all-new continuity re-imagining DC's top heroes, Earth One is a wave of original, standalone graphic novels produced by the top writers and artists in the industry. The groundbreaking new line rockets into effect right here with the super-hero who started it all — Superman! What would happen if the origin of the Man of Tomorrow were introduced today for the very first time? 

Terminator 1984 #2

Written By Zach Whedon
Art By Andy MacDonald

Kyle Reese nears the completion of his mission in the past when he locates Sarah Connor in 1984 Los Angeles. However, protecting her from the Terminator sent to kill her proves more difficult than he realized. In 2029 Kyle had backup, advanced weaponry, and obvious targets--now he's on his own against killer machines that look just like people. Fortunately, Ben is making progress in his own mission-protecting Kyle--as he finally catches up with his friend.

Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities and the Ghastly Fiend of London #2

Written & Art By Eric Powell

Billy the Kid managed to make it nearly a full day in London without passing out drunk and being carted off to jail, which unfortunately wasn't long enough to find Jack the Ripper, who is still on the loose. The remaining members of Fineas Sproule's traveling spectacle of biological curiosities are on the case, but with "freaks" suspected of being behind the Ripper murders, none of them are safe. It's up to a very hung--over Billy and conjoined twins Malcolm and Miles to break out of jail and find the real killer.

SWAGAPALOOZA!! Comics Of The Week

Comics rule!  And this is what you should go buy in stores tomorrow!

Batman: The Return Of Bruce Wayne #5 (of 6)

Writen By Grant Morrison

Art By Ryan Sook
Cover by Andy Kubert

Grant Morrison is joined by all-star artist Ryan Sook in the penultimate issue of The Return Of Bruce Wayne! In this story, Bruce Wayne finds himself in the hard-boiled streets of Gotham City's past. Will his adventure as a private investigator help him take one step closer to the present day? 

Untold Tales Of Blackest Night 

Written by Geoff Johns

Art by Ivan Reis

The Book of the Black is pried open once more to reveal the untold horrors that occurred during BLACKEST NIGHT as guided by Sinestro Corps member Lyssa Drak. Be witness as swarms of Black Rings scavenge for souls within the tatters of Ragman! Cringe as Scarecrow bathes in the fear he constructs as a newly minted Sinestro Corpsman! Scream as Donna Troy transforms into a Black Lantern! Squirm as Animal Man literally feels his world – and himself – die! It's the emotional spectrum at its darkest in one special standalone issue!

Bruce Wayne: The Long Road Home - Batman & Robin

Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Cliff Richards

BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME kicks off here as Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne rush to quash a damaging news item that could threaten the secret identities of the entire Bat-family! And as if that weren't enough to occupy their time, their father figure, Bruce Wayne, has returned…



 

Turok, Son Of Stone #1

Writen by Jim Shooter

Art by Eduardo Francisco

Turok, wandering warrior from a far land, rescues Andar, son of a Chiricahua chief, from the ruthless King Maxtla and his Aztec horde. Pursued into a vast cavern, prey and predators are swept away by an unimaginable force to a savage, timeless land of nightmares and miracles, where dinosaurs thunder and rampage. Beset by bloodthirsty enemies and beasts, Turok and Andar encounter an even deadlier threat-the fearsome Panther People and their mesmerizing goddess, Aasta.

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week (New Comicpalooza Feature Teaser!)

Here's the latest comic picks you will find in stores this week and scroll down for news on Comicpalooza's new feature!

The Penguins Of Madagascar #1

Written By David Server & Jackson Lanzing

Art By Antonio Campo

The cartoon on nickelodean is hilarious, now a new comic is out! Join the Penguins of Madagascar on an all-new mission! When the Penguins discover that the zoo's new platypus Mia has been separated from her eggs, they put their military minds together to hatch a plan for a Great Escape - back to her native Australia! Goodbye New York, Hello adventure! 

 Brightest Day #11

Written By Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi

Art By  Ivan Reis, Pat Gleason Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark And Joe Prado

Don't miss the hottest event in comics as the bi-weekly Brightest Day continues with the return of the Black Lanterns! Has time run out for our resurrected heroes? Plus, you must not miss the stunning origin of the new Aqualad, the battle between Aquaman and Black Manta, and the bizarre journey of Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond as they delve into the inner workings of the Firestorm matrix and uncover its secret! This series ahs realyl picked up steam after starting out slow.  Don't miss it as it counts down to it's epic conclusion!

Dethklok #1

Written By Brendon Small

Art By Lucas Marangon

They're the most brutal black--metal band on the planet and the world's seventh--largest economy, five men prophesied to bring about the Metalocalypse. They are DETHKLOK . . . and they are about to enter the food chain. After a series of sponsorship deals goes sour, Dethklok launches a line of frozen meals in hopes of reclaiming their metal throne. Two things stand in their way: the enigmatic tribunal of world leaders sworn to topple the band, and their own incompetence.


Comicpalooza's New Webisode Feature Debuts Friday October 8

 Not sure what to pick up at the comic shop these days? Feeling down because your monthly books aren't as satisfying as they used to be? Fear no longer, for Comicpalooza Review with Andrew is here to relieve you of said uncertainty and dissatisfaction. Coming at you every week - Andrew reviews multiple books highlighting the best of Marvel, DC and Independent to point you to the gems in the stack!  Stay tuned this Friday for more!

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

It's swagapalooza time.  Go to your comic book store and get these cool books!

Terminator 1984 #1
Written By Zack Whedon
Art By Andy MacDonald

After the shocking events he witnessed in humanity's future, Kyle Reese has made the history-changing jump from the year 2029 to a world previously beyond his imagining-1984 Los Angeles. It's a time before the war, before Skynet, but not without danger, as Kyle begins his mission to find and protect Sarah Connor from time-traveling T-800s. Close behind is Kyle's friend Ben, with a crucial mission of his own. Hot off the critically-acclaimed Terminator: 2029, Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald begin the next chapter of Kyle's journey toward destiny in their gripping reimaging of James Cameron's classic.

Machete #0
Written By Robert Rodriguez & Aaron Kaufman
Art By Stuart Sayge

This special #0 issue carves its story from Robert Rodriguez's upcoming "Grindhouse" flick, Machete! In this introductory issue, which will lead into an all-new series in December, Rodriguez himself, alongside producer Aaron Kaufman, pens the ultimate "Mexploitation" tale of revenge as we see what drew Machete to first pick up the blades.





 

Star Wars: Blood Ties: A Tale Of Jango & Boba Fett #2
Written By Tom Taylor
Art By Chris Scalf

Then: Jango Fett, the most dangerous assassin/bounty hunter in the galaxy, never fails to get his man. But Jango has never had a success that has affected him this way.
Now: Boba Fett has taken up his father's mantle and lived up to Jango's fearsome reputation. But a secret from the past has Boba working a case he would normally dismiss and wondering if he actually knew his father as well as he thought . . .
Across the generations, and across the galaxy, if a Fett is on your trail, you've reached a dead end!

SWAGAPALOOZA!! Comics Of The Week!

Ok so I renamed the comic picks Swagalooza.  Too much? Good? Really lame? Ah well it works for now!! So there's some of the books you will find in stores tomorrow and I lok to expand this column to other comic store swag soon!!!!


Five Days To Die #1

Written By Andy Schmidt

Art By Chee 

An action comic in the vein of 24 or a jason Statham movie Five Days To Die is about Ray Crisara, a tough cop who's survived a terrible car accident, discovers his wife is dead and his daughter is in critical condition.

Believing this was a planned hit by the city's drug lord he's been pursuing, Ray's brain injury leaves him five days before he dies to either track the killer, or be there for his little girl. Ray's clock is ticking!

 
 Wolverine #1
Written By Jason Aaron
Art By Renato Guedes
Cover by Jae Lee

Acclaimed author Jason Aaron and superstar artist Renato Guedes launch an all-new ongoing Wolverine series as Wolverine goes to hell…literally! Someone's out to destroy Wolverine-permanently, and they may have succeeded. But if Wolverine's soul is in hell, how is his body terrorizing those closest to him?





Buffy The Vampire Slayer #36

Written By Joss WhedonArt By Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, & Michelle Madsen
Covers by Jo Chen & Georges Jeanty 

The Big Bad-Twilight finally stands revealed, and it's tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship. Seems like a perfect time for Spike to come back.

Joss Whedon writes the final five issues of Buffy Season 8, taking his greatest characters to places only he can take them! Teamed with series artist Georges Jeanty, Joss counts down to the biggest Buffy final ever-and it starts right here!

This Conan statue hits stores this week also.  I don't know much about it except Diamon Comics was showing it off.  As I research more I look to expand the comic picks to include weekly swag found in stores!!!