New Releases by Mac Walters

Everything is on the line in this shocking conclusion! The surprise attack on space station Omega and its ruthless leader Aria T''Loak was only the beginning, and now Aria has been shown a bigger picture that puts the entire galaxy at risk. With the battle for Omega continuing, can Aria save her empireand what role will she play in the greater war to come? Thank you to those who participated in the _Mass Effect_ Code Promo! The promotion has now ended, and participants will be receive codes via email no later than March 23rd. For more information about the promotion, please see our Blog post here: http://digital.darkhorse.com/blog/2012/mass-effect-code-promo/

The Omega space station has fallen, and Aria, Omega''s pirate queen, is on the run from an enemy greater than anything she''s ever faced before. Learning that the battle is merely the first skirmish in a war that will reshape the galaxy, Aria must retake Omega and lead a new charge to save her empire! _Mass Effect 3_ lead writer Mac Walters continues building momentum toward the _Mass Effect_ saga''s most powerful chapter! An essential lead-in to _Mass Effect 3_! Thank you to those who participated in the _Mass Effect_ Code Promo! The promotion has now ended, and participants will be receive codes via email no later than March 23rd. For more information about the promotion, please see our Blog post here: http://digital.darkhorse.com/blog/2012/mass-effect-code-promo/

The Illusive Man sits at the center of many of the galaxy''s greatest mysteries and is a key figure of Mass Effect 2 and beyond. Now, for the first time anywhere, the origin of the Illusive Man is revealed, in a story exclusive to this graphic novel! * Featuring Evolution #1-#4 and short stories from MySpace Dark Horse Presents and USA Today! * Story by Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters! * For fans of Star Wars and Serenity. * The ultimate sci-fi epic for today''s gamer!

While investigating Shepard''s crew, Rasa uncovers the escapades of the galaxy''s most notorious mercenarythe universally feared Zaeed Massani! Join the universe''s greatest heroes on their untold adventures set during the events of BioWare''s blockbuster science fiction trilogy! * Story by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! * Ties directly into _Mass Effect 2_!

_Mass Effect 2_ lead writer Mac Walters brings the origin of the Illusive Man to its explosive conclusion! The fate of mankind may come down to this moment, as the newly enlightened Illusive Man launches a movement that will upset the balance of power across the galaxy. But will he prove to be the universe''s savioror its destroyer? This story will have a long-lasting impact on the _Mass Effect_ saga and is essential reading for fans of sci-fi action and intrigue! These comics are an essential, canonical part of the _Mass Effect_ epic! Concludes the secret origin of the Illusive Man, a pivotal figure in the _Mass Effect 3_ video game.

Before joining Shepard, master thief Kasumi Goto was known as the most skilled burglar in populated space. Witness her early adventures as she pilfers from the galaxy''s most eliteand most dangerous! * Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of _Mass Effect 2_ and _3_! * A canonical entry in the Mass Effect series! * Ties directly into _Mass Effect 2_! _Mass Effect_''s lead writer does it again in this next installment of the sci-fi franchise.� Culture Mass

The eagerly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster science-fiction epic IGN.com named the #1 Xbox 360 game of all time, Mass Effect 2 begins with the disappearance of Commander Shepard. The story of what happens next-exclusive to this graphic novel-will have the commander''s companion Dr. Liara T''Soni undertake a deadly mission of extraordinary importance in the Milky Way''s lawless Terminus Systems. * Mass Effect Volume 1 features essential developments in the Mass Effect gaming saga, plus a special behind-the-scenes section with sketches and more. * Collects the four-issue miniseries.

_Mass Effect 2_ lead writer Mac Walters reveals the origin of our galaxy''s most mysterious power brokerthe Illusive Man! With cowriter John Jackson Miller (_Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic_) and artist Omar Francia (_Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II_), 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! Don''t miss the secret origin of the Illusive Man! The world''s most acclaimed sci-fi video-game series returns to comics! _Mass Effect 2_ sold two million copies in its first week and earned a 96 percent score on Metacritic, the industry-watched review aggregator.