New Releases by Mike Richardson

LOYALITÄT STIRBT NIE! Die Elite-Soldaten von Imperator Palpatines Imperialer Garde gehörten zu den gefürchtetsten Kriegern in der Galaxis. Nach dem Tod des letzten Klons des Imperators schwört der ehemalige Gardist Kir Kanos, Rache an all jenen zu nehmen, die Palpatine in seinen Augen verraten haben. Sein Feldzug führt ihn zu seinem ehemaligen Kameraden Jax Carnor. Doch das ist erst der Anfang ... Die komplette Crimson Empire-Saga in einem überformatigen Band mit bisher unveröffentlichtem Material. Dieser Band enthält US-STAR WARS: Crimson Empire #0-6, Crimson Empire II – Council of Blood #1-6, Crimson Empire III – Empire Lost #1-6, The Bounty Hunters – Kenix Kil #1 sowie Auszüge aus Dark Horse Extra #21-24, Dark Horse Presents #1 sowie Handbook #2: Crimson Empire

When a young girl is accused of murder for shooting her parents’ killers, her gunslinger grandfather must come out of retirement to rescue her from a hanging. It's Josephine’s 12th birthday, and she and her farmer parents go into a small Western town for a treat. But her parents are murdered by a group of carousing cowboys, including the son of a rich local resident. When the son shows up at the sheriff’s office the next day to explain away the circumstances, Josephine takes the sheriff’s gun and shoots the son dead. As a result, his rich father insists she hang—especially when he finds out she’s kin to a famous retired gunfighter, Ethan Fuller. Ethan Fuller shows up in town to break Josephine out of town and take her someplace safe, but they’re pursued relentlessly by possies and hired gunmen, and Ethan has to make a last stand and answer for his past crimes in order to save his only remaining family.

The ALIENS mythos expands in frightening new directions! Billionaire Daniel Grant leads an expedition to the Alien homeworld! But what could possibly be worth a journey into ultimate terror? It's one planet, two Alien queens, millions of hungry monsters and a king's ransom awaiting any survivors! Then, Stanislaw Mayakovsky and his partner, the young thief Gill, design a cybernetic Alien to steal the precious royal jelly of the Alien Queen Mother - but a powerful corporation wants what they have! And when an Alien is detected on board a space station orbiting Earth, all hope of destroying it depends on one man's sinister secret! Plus: The full story of Newt from the Aliens movie and more tales of horror! Collecting ALIENS: GENOCIDE #1-4, ALIENS: HIVE #1-4 and ALIENS: TRIBES, ALIENS: NEWT'S TALE #1-2 - plus material from DARK HORSE INSIDER #14-27, DARK HORSE PRESENTS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL and DARK HORSE PRESENTS (1986) #56.

When Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be 'born of the Spirit' He affirmed human sexuality as an appropriate metaphor for understanding the faith. Being 'born again' is one of the foundational concepts of Christianity, yet how many of us have ever heard a 'birds and bees' talk, expanding on how spiritual reproduction works? Traditionally, the church seems to avoid deep and open dialogue about sexuality, as a result Christians can find themselves poorly defended against pervasive secular trends, and ill-equipped to give compelling reasons for maintaining sexual standards. Discovering The Gospel In Our Sexuality reveals the faith affirming and purposeful nature of our sexuality. The cycle-of-life is not a series of random physical processes that must be negotiated as best we can; instead, human sexuality is a divinely crafted allegory that proclaims a profound message, beautifully articulating God's restorative plan for humanity.

From Mike Richardson, creator of The Mask, comes a superhero vision as dark as the night. Twenty-five years ago, a genuine masked crimefighter came out of nowhere to declare war on crime. All of America celebrated the exploits of the black-clad vigilante . . . and then he disappeared. But when down-on-his-luck investigator Jake Stevens is hired to find the long-missing avenger, his inquiries threaten to expose the myth behind the mask. Collects Cloaked #1–#4.

Mike Richardson! Twenty-five years ago, a genuine masked hero came out of nowhere to declare war on crime. All of America celebrated the exploits of the black-clad vigilante as he took down one lawbreaker after another . . . and then he disappeared. But when down-on-his-luck investigator Jake Stevens is hired to find the long-missing dark avenger, his inquiries threaten to expose the myth behind the mask. Written by Mike Richardson--creator of The Mask, producer of the Hellboy film franchise, and writer of the 47 Ronin graphic novelâ and illustrated with gritty realism by Jordi Armengol.

Explore the dark corners of the horror genre with this collection of spooky tales of witchcraft, ghosts, and the risen dead! Originally collected as a hardcover, these stories from the likes of Mike Mignola, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Gary Gianni, Robert E. Howard and more first appeared in the Dark Horse Book of Monsters, the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft, the Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, and the Dark Horse Book of the Dead. Now available for the first time in paperback, these haunting shorts have lost none of their spine-tingling genius!

Japan's enduring national legend comes to comics! The tale of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and creators Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai have done justice to their story! Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this collection of the acclaimed miniseries recounts this sweeping saga of honor and violence in all its grandeur. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of Lord Asano, 47 Ronin follows a dedicated group of Asano's vassals on their years-long path of vengeance! * From Mike Richardson (Star Wars: Crimson Empire) and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo)! * Tons of bonus art and behind-the-scenes extras! "If you're a fan of the samurai genre then this is a no-brainer... if you've never given it a chance then this is the perfect gateway book to the genre." —Comic Bastards "Stan Sakai makes Japan all the more exciting with this comic, and Richardson's narrative builds an epic tale reminiscent of Kurosawa's greatest films." —Graphic Policy

Each new year is marked by a monster's attack on their mountain village. This year, young Jia and her friend Deshi have decided to fight back. For Deshi, it is the grand adventure he has always dreamed of. For Jia, it is revenge for the loss of her mother--who was taken by the monster five years before. But it will take more than mere pluck and courage to best the beast of the mountain, which is where the mysterious stranger who has befriended Jia and Deshi comes in . . . Based on an ancient Chinese legend, Jia and the Nian Monster blends fantasy, fable, and the invention of gunpowder into a tale of courage and friendship. Written by Mike Richardson (47 Ronin, Father's Day, and The Atomic Legion), and illustrated by the amazing new artist Megan Huang, this could be a new children's classic!

Keys to Fungi on Dung is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition . Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

When two strangers cast coins in a Central Park fountain, their dreams and desires become supernaturally intertwined. Cal wants fame and respect and Mary craves true love from her pro quarterback boyfriend, but destiny weaves a tangled fabric. From Mike Richardson (47 Ronin, Echoes) and Eisner Award winner Paul Chadwick (Concrete, The World Below) comes Best Wishes, a Woody Allen-esque tale of New York, meme madness, fame's price, and secrets of the heart.

To prevent a murder, would we become a murderer? Troubled charter pilot Fred Martin is caught in a bizarre and violent storm and loses control of his aircraft. Martin later awakens unharmed only to discover that he is thirty years in the past with the impossible opportunity to right the terrible wrong that ruined his future. Written by Mike Richardson, creator of The Mask and TimeCop, and illustrated by Gabriel Guzmán (Star Wars, Lady Death), Echoes is fantasy drama on a human scale, a provocative journey into how the past is always present.

Life in the big city has its problems: traffic, overpopulation, and crime, not to mention the brain-hungry living dead. But for hard rockers Straw and Whip, life among the flesh-eating populace is easy. They pass their time disguising themselves to fit in with the decaying hordes, pilfering musical instruments from deserted shopping malls, eating like kings, and performing rooftop rock shows . . . until they meet a gun-crazy vixen named Betty. Soon the duo begin to feel the flames of jealousy over who in all likelihood is the last woman on earth.

Captain Midnight strikes! The masked avenger flies into the twenty-first century courtesy of writer Joshua Williamson (_Xenoholics, Voodoo_) and artist Victor Ib��̱ez (_Rat Catcher_). The thrills begin again at the stroke of midnight! Also, the critically acclaimed _Alabaster_ by Caitl�_n R. Kiernan and Steve Lieber continues in the pages of _DHP_! A new creator-owned comic from Ulises Farinas! Post-apocalyptic Pok̩mon! _Resident Alien_ returns to the pages of _DHP_! An all-star lineup! EISNER AWARD WINNER!

An interstellar cargo ship is hit! Meteors rip through the hull and hundreds of crew members are cast into space. How will the surviving crew make it back to the planet alive? * Written by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (_Star Wars: Legacy_, _Planet of the Apes_). * From a story by Mike Richardson (_47 Ronin_)!

Once a feared Chicago mob enforcer, Silas Smith has gone underground and found peace in seclusion. . . until his estranged daughter shows up on his doorstep with a major axe to grind. And though Silas abandoned his violent past, his former bosses are now on his trail with swcores to settle, intent on teaching Silas that crime doesn't play! From Mike Richardson, creator of The Mask and TimeCop, Father's Day is a white-knuckle crime thriller loaded with action, laughs, and heart.

When a young American named Gus inherits his late grandfather's English estate, he hopes to sell the place and be on his way. But then, strange things start happening in the house. Gus's suspicions are confirmed when he learns the house isn't haunted--it's infested with Gremlins! The mischievous Gremlins are back! Based on the creation of beloved children's author Roald Dahl, these playful creatures have been in the public eye since World War II, disassembling fighter planes and causing havoc wherever they go. This beautiful hardcover collects Dark Horse's Return of the Gremlins comics, as well as an archive of classic Gremlins comics and stories from the 1940s!

"I know your secret." Tonight is Tommy Morris’s big chance: he’s been invited to party with the social elite of Franklin High and maybe even hook up with Pam, the girl of his dreams. But when a prank call turns sour, Pam goes missing, and Tommy gets sucked into her disappearance deeper than he bargained for. The Secret is a chilling coming-of-age mystery from Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson and Eisner-nominated artist Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Escapists).

He didn't get onto the most lucrative interstellar mission for the money--Paxon came to be reunited with the woman he loves. But his high-stakes journey takes him to a savage world full of the galaxy's most dangerous game, where the gravity can turn your bones to powder. And the reunion isn't all he hoped for, when they find themselves on a ruined vessel in a deteriorating orbit above the planet, trapped with their own alien prey on the loose.

This is a true story about the most interesting person you've never heard of: Arthur Cravan, major figure in pre-WWI cutting-edge art circles, was among the greatest mysterious figures of the Twentieth Century. A self-confessed thief, forger, and con-artist, he used a roster of assumed names and false identities. He was known, at various times, as a novelist, poet, painter, art critic, lecturer, publisher, and the lightweight boxing champion of France. Always a rebellious, restless spirit, this dedicated rule-breaker was a political radical whose friendship with Leon Trotsky earned him the surveillance of the U.S. government-even through his immigration to Mexico with his wife, the poet Mina Loy. In 1918, at the age of thirty-one, the fascinating physical giant vanished without a trace, and-despite several supposed sightings over the years-was never seen again. Is it possible that he became the mysterious, reclusive novelist B. Traven, who wrote The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?

Il racconto sanguinario dell’ultimo membro sopravvissuto della Guardia Reale dell’Imperatore Palpatine: dalla vendetta alla redenzione, la storia di Kir Kanos lo porterà nei deserti di Yinchorr, nelle sale del potere imperiale fino ai circoli più esclusivi della Nuova Repubblica. Un uomo solo contro la galassia!

Two survivors of a global catastrophe disguise themselves as corpses to survive in a land of the walking dead. Soon the two friends save a lovely young gun-crazy woman named Betty, who becomes a source of rivalry between them. With hundreds of zombies out for a snack, the three try their best to blend in so as not become the next item on the menu. From the mind of Mike Richardson, creator of The Mask and The Secret, comes this hilariously frightening tale of Straw and Whip who have lived through a plague that's left the world with seven billion brain-hungry zombies. * Be sure to catch this heart pounding and hilarious graphic novel with art by Ben Stenbeck, and cover by legendary Richard Corben (Hulk: Banner; Punisher: The End; and Hellboy: Makoma). * Collecting the three-issue miniseries.

Pour la première fois en intégrale, retrouvez la trilogie consacrée à Kir Kanos, Garde Impérial. Et en bonus, des récits encore jamais parus en album... Une BD collector qui saura plaire à tous les fans de l’univers ! Il n’y a pas de guerriers plus impitoyables dans toute la galaxie que la Garde Impériale. Lorsque le plus éminent membre de cet ordre choisit de trahir l’Empereur, Kir Kanos doit fuir afin de venger son maître. Il est prêt à tout pour mener à bien sa mission, même rejoindre l’Alliance rebelle...

Silas Smith may have renounced his life of violence, but his life of violence never renounced him. And now, with his long-estranged daughter held hostage by his former mob employers to ensure his return, Silas plans to give them exactly what they wantand everything they deserve! An action-packed crime thriller written by Mike Richardson (_The Secret_, _The Atomic Legion, 47 Ronin_).

Stan Sakai's rabbit _ronin_ returns to _Dark Horse Presents_ with a full-color story! Chad Lambert and Apri Kusbiantoro tell another tale of the backstage world behind life in radio! A new chapter in the secret lives of teddy bears is revealed! And long-running serial _Integer City_ comes to its exciting conclusion! Plus, new installments of _Cruel Biology_, _S.H.O.O.T. First, The Deleted_, _Davey Jones_, _Mister X_, and _Mr. Monster_! Dark Horse's prestigious anthology series . . . showcases emerging talent alongside some of the greatest writers, artists and cartoonists comics has to offer.�ComicsAlliance I've read a lot of comics anthologies in my time and it's not often that I've seen such a consistently high level of quality throughout.� Comic Bastards

For young Robby, surviving a plane crash was just the beginning of an incredible adventure. Swept away to a hidden fortress, built by a mysterious scientist known only as the Professor, Robby encounters monsters, robots, and superheroes from the past, all hiding from the cynical society that rejected them years ago. When the evil Dr. Rue Morgue kidnaps the Professor, it's up to Robby to rally the misfit denizens of the fortress, to goad them into overcoming their fear of the modern world, and to push them into once again joining forces as the Atomic Legion!

When news broadcasting becomes irreparably compromised, 'The Terror' descends! For decades, The Rulers have been at work, using prisoner and slave labour to construct Underground, believing that all who flee there will trade their freedom and security. Now, 'the truth' is what The Rulers say it is. Yet within this antiseptically evil world, a new revolution is brewing. A new breed of journalists known as 'The Book Boys' risk everything to spray the truth on the pristine walls of the Underground.