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As the castle library is filled with salvaged treasures from the destruction of the House of Mystery, an overburdened Lucien finds himself near the breaking point as events force him to confront some mysteries from his own past.

The House of Mystery is rebuilt in an issue that marks a startling turning point in the Realm of Dreams.

Battered, bruised, and crippled by heroin addiction, Echo lies dying in a desolate New Orleans squat, while his sole remaining friend hits the streets for a fix to tide him over. But when a violent intrusion catapults Echo into The Dreaming, he finds his deepest desires unexpectedly fulfilled.

Four new Lovecraftian tales told by four amazing talents in this ebundle, Reimagining Lovecraft. Government agents, monstrous P.I.s, walkers of dreams and magical hustlers meet in the pages of this astonishing anthology of four novellas. The Ballad of Black Tom — the Nebula Award-nominated novella from Victor LaValle. The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe — the Nebula Award-nominated novella from Kij Johnson. Hammers on Bone — from Cassandra Khaw, an amazing new voice on the dark fiction scene. Agents of Dreamland — from the multi award-winning Caitlín R. Kiernan. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

As the House of Mystery goes up in smoke, victims of famous fires from different historical eras labor side by side with the denizens of the Dreaming, desperately trying to quench the flames, when Eve remembers the long-neglected figure still trapped in the attic of the burning house.

Banished from the Dreaming, former serial killer The Corinthian finds himself swept up in a deadly game of international and interdimensional intrigue in Thailand.

The Cluracan''s nemesis arrives in New York''s Central Park to defend Nuala from an unsavory pack of fairies sent by the King of the Unseelie Court to steal her magical pendant.

Eve leaves the safety of her cave in the Dreaming in order to look for Matthew in the waking world. Heedless of the consequences, Eve calls in a very old debt to aid her search, while Lucien the librarian makes an extremely personal sacrifice for the suddenly ravenless lady of nightmares. ''The Unkindness of One'' part 2.

Souvenirs'' part 1! The Corinthian is supposed to be a nightmare. He''s not supposed to have bad dreams, but a strange link has formed between the toothily charming new Corinthian and Gabriel, a delusional victim of an older version of the Corinthian. Gabriel believes that he is truly the Corinthian, and his warped reality is affecting the Dreaming.

When The Sandman''s Eblis O''Shaughnessy, envoy of the Endless, finally confronts Plath, he must also confront his own limitations. But the opposition to Plath''s plan to capture Death also comes from within as Plath struggles with supernatural forces, as well as for the loyalty of her lover Evangeline.

Part 1 of a 3-issue miniseries featuring THE SANDMAN''s cat goddess Lady Bast! As Lady Bast''s legion of followers dwindles, so does her power. But when a teenage girl named Lucy finds a statue venerating the goddess, she sparks a series of events that will change her life forever. For more information, see the feature article.

Abel--lonely and missing Goldie, the baby gargoyle--learns what happens when one finally loses one''s temper, ignores the mark of Cain, and gives his big brother a smack.

Now with unpredictable access to both The Dreaming and the waking world, Echo has no time to revel in her newfound fortune since everyone--from the Corinthian to the Sandman''s trusty librarian--is seeking revenge on the girl most likely to wreak havoc.

**2012 Eisner and Harvey Award winner!** In this jam-packed issue of _DHP_, Mike Richardson interviews artist extraordinaire and _Shaolin Cowboy_ creator Geof Darrow! Plus, delve into the alternate history of Howard Chaykin''s _Custer_, enjoy the return of Steve Moncuse''s _Fish Police_, and read new comics by Patrick Alexander! * Howard Chaykin returns to the pages of _DHP_ with _Custer_! * Michael Avon Oeming''s _The_ _Victories_,Shannon Wheeler''s _Villain House_, and Caitl�_n R. Kiernan''s _Alabaster_ continue! Seriously, this is comics'' best kept secret trove of great comics."Comic Book Resources

The Unkindness of One'' part 1! At first, Matthew the Raven thinks it''s just a bad dream. It turns out to be an even worse awakening when a mysterious force yanks him out of Eve''s cave and into the waking world, where he finds himself naked, shivering, and unmistakably human.

The new Corinthian confronts his past in the form of his mortal counterpart, resulting in revelations for both. ''Souvenirs'' part 3.

In the deep and always-black depths at the bottom of the sea, a colony of merfolk lives in a ruined city. Among them, a young merwoman stands trial for speaking forbidden truths culled from her dreams‹dreams of a world where land and sun and sky exist above watery darkness.

Echo continues her bloody assault on the Dreaming, leading an army of Nightmares to the gates of Lord Shaper''s Palace.

**Introducing Blackout, An all-new hero!** Step into the darkness with the brand-new Dark Horse superhero Blackout, written by Frank Barbiere with art by Micah Kaneshiro! Get ready for sci-fi action with the return of Ron Randall''s _Trekker_! Take the case and save the world with Donny Cates and Eliot Rahal''s _Hunter Quaid_! Plus, new installments of _Alabaster: Boxcar Tales_, _Nexus_, _Crime Does Not Pay_, _Brain Boy_, _King''s Road_, _Bloodhound_, and _Villain House_! "Dark Horse''s prestigious anthology series . . . showcases emerging talent alongside some of the greatest writers, artists and cartoonists comics has to offer, as well as promising new and underground talents."-ComicsAlliance "Seriously, this is comics'' best kept secret trove of great comics."-Comic Book Resources'' _Robot 6_ blog