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ElfQuest gets new Hardcover Editions Starting in 2027

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Dark Horse Books and Wendy and Richard Pini continue to expand the epic and timeless fantasy of ElfQuest with new hardcover edition sets arriving in 2027 and beyond, that continue the saga after ElfQuest: The Original Quest. Printings of the lead-in series The Original Quest Books 1-4 have quickly sold-out, requiring multiple reprints to keep up with demand. Now, Dark Horse presents ElfQuest: Siege at Blue Mountain Book 1 HC. This new volume kicks off a four-book arc featuring both the Siege at Blue Mountain and Kings of the Broken Wheel storylines, designed and produced to provide the perfect bookshelf match with Dark Horse’s new version of The Original Quest. ElfQuest: Siege at Blue Mountain features remastered line art and all-new coloring and covers from Wendy Pini, inks by Joe Staton, new lettering from Nate Piekos, and gorgeous, shelf-envy-inducing hardcover designs that create a definitive and unified presentation for the saga.

The Palace of the High Ones has been won. Safe in their new Holt, Wolfrider chief Cutter and his clan can at last settle in and enjoy life and its living. The horrors of battle are behind them. That is, until Aroree, a fugitive Glider, kidnaps a Wolfrider infant to deliver to sinister Winnowill, who broods within the cold halls of Blue Mountain. Could the cubling be the key to the dark lord’s plan to rid the world of Cutter’s tribe? And how will Two-Edge—half-elf and half-troll, master of games and lies—conspire to tip the scales?

Embark on the latest adventure with chief Cutter and the Wolfriders in ElfQuest: Siege at Blue Mountain Book 1 HC when the 128-page (6.625×10.1875”) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on February 16, 2027, for $29.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Find Your Comic Store (FYCS) or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.

Then get ready to continue the deep dive into the artistry and lore of Wendy and Richard Pini with ElfQuest: Siege at Blue Mountain Book 2 in late 2027. Look for details on ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel Book 1 and Book 2 with information on their release dates soon.

ElfQuest: Siege at Blue Mountain Book 1 HC

Dark Horse presents Stranger Things: The First Shadow

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Dark Horse Books has announced Stranger Things: The First Shadow, an 80-page graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently playing at the Phoenix Theatre in London and Marquis Theatre in New York City. Available for preorder now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at your local bookstore, and wherever comic books are sold, the book will be available on January 19, 2027 for $19.99. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is from Rachel Pinnelas, Jake Bartok, Michael Atiyeh, and Tyler Smith.

In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start, especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Initially, things seem to go well — he finds friendship and joins the school play. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: Something inside him may be connected to the horrors unfolding around him. As this thrilling mystery races forward, shadows of the past are unleashed, relationships are tested, and the town of Hawkins must band together to face unspeakable darkness.

The critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning Stranger Things: The First Shadow opened to five-star reviews in 2023, and went on to receive Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play. Since its debut at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre, Stranger Things: The First Shadowhas been smashing box office records. The global phenomenonwas the most Tony Award-winning play of 2025, taking home 4 awards, including Best Scenic Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Best Sound Design of a Play, and a Special Tony Award for Illusions and Technical Effects.

This first-of-its-kind collaboration between theatre and television marked Netflix’s first foray into theatre, with the epic story and groundbreaking feats of technical design attracting many new theatre audiences. Nearly 1.6 million tickets have been sold across the West End and Broadway, with over 1,500 total performances. The Dark Horse graphic novel brings the stage to the page for all to enjoy.

 Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Marvel’s Wolverine: The Art of the Game delivers never-before-seen concept art, designs, and commentary

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Dark Horse Books, Marvel Games, and Insomniac Games team up to present Marvel’s Wolverine: The Art of the Game, a dynamically designed companion to the hotly anticipated game with all the incisive detail and stories on how the relentless berserker was brought forth, and how all the mayhem and Super Heroic antics make this game a brutally good time. Games historian and freelance journalist Alex Forbes-Calvin lends his knowledge and context to the examination of this fan-favorite, reluctant hero.

Logan steps into the spotlight in Marvel’s Wolverine, the new action-adventure video game from Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment in collaboration with Marvel Games. Fans play as Wolverine in an original story, testing his mettle against familiar opponents like the mutant-hunting Sentinels, the vengeful Omega Red, and the shapeshifting Mystique. In his globetrotting escapades, enemies new and old will demand everything of his animalistic instincts, his healing factor, and his savage, formidable adamantium claws. In Marvel’s Wolverine: The Art of the Game, explore the making of concept art, designs, and locales from the frosted Canadian wilderness to the bustling city of Tokyo, the remote island of Madripoor, and beyond!

Slice and dice your way through never-before-seen details in Marvel’s Wolverine: The Art of the Game when the 208-page (9” x 12”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on November 3, 2026, for $54.99. Pre-order now from Dark Horse Direct, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shops.

Marvel’s Wolverine: The Art of the Game

Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X goes Black and White with Dark Horse

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Dark Horse Books introduces a new line of archival, oversized editions of iconic Marvel Comics stories, beginning with the influential origin arc for Wolverine, Marvel Black & White: Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X. This first in a series of deluxe reprint collections emphasizes the artistry of the legendary creator Barry Windsor-Smith alongside historical commentary. This line of black-and-white editions will offer collectors, fans, and newcomers to these original stories an opportunity to see them in a whole new way. 

Experience Barry Windsor-Smith’s revolutionary Weapon X storyline in this black-and-white edition, which showcases his acclaimed Wolverine artwork in stark, stunning line work that reveals the raw power of his masterful art. Originally serialized across Marvel Comics Presents #72–#84, Weapon X is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most revelatory Wolverine stories ever told. Windsor-Smith’s grim narrative explores the brutal origins of Logan’s transformation from troubled man into living weapon. This comprehensive edition includes additional work by Windsor-Smith from the Bronze era (The Uncanny X-Men #205, #214), along with archival materials, a new essay from comics historians Chris Ryall and John Lind, and scans of original artwork. Revisit every line of this modern masterpiece of sequential art!

Collect every detail of Barry Windsor-Smith’s groundbreaking Wolverine artwork in Marvel Black & White: Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X, when the 192-page (9 x 12”) hardcover arrives in bookstores and comic shops on November 24, 2026, for $60. Pre-order now from Dark Horse Direct, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel Black & White: Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X

Richard Corben’s Underground Work will be Collected and Restored in The Best of Fantagor

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Dark Horse Books presents the next volume of the Richard Corben Library, The Best of Fantagor. The Best of Fantagor will collect some of Corben’s most iconic early stories and collaborations originally published in his own self-produced comic series, Fantagor, like the complete Razar the Unhero trilogy (completely compiled for the first time), “Twilight of the Dogs,” “The Temple,” and more. Additional writers include Jan Strnad and Doug Moench, with all illustrations by Corben and restorations by project art director José Villarrubia. The book will also feature an introduction by one of the creators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman.

This collection brings together some of Corben’s most iconic early stories, originally published in his own self-produced comic series Fantagor, in a definitive edition that reveals the raw power of his early imagination. It includes an eclectic mix of science fiction, horror, surreal comedy, and full-on psychedelic storytelling. Readers will find postapocalyptic fables, bizarre creature features, twisted fairy tales, and two rarely seen photo comics. The collection includes seven high fantasy tales, three comedic stories, two sci-fi works, and several unclassifiable ones:  

  • “Twilight of the Dogs” 
  • “Razar the Unhero” (Parts 1–3)
  • “The Temple” 
  • “Kittens for Christian” 
  • “For the Love of Daemon”
  • “Ogre” and “Ogre II” 
  • “Inna Pit” 
  • “We Sure Like Worms” 
  • “Cidopey” 
  • “Doomscult” 
  • “Damsel in Dragon Dress”

These stories are reprinted from from Fantagor #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Up from the Deep #1, Métal Hurlant #28, Heavy Metal #75 and Grim Wit #1 and 2.

The Best of Fantagor (hardcover, 160 pages, 8 x 11”) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on November 24, 2026. It is now available for preorder from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop for $39.99.

The Best of Fantagor

Dark Horse Books Presents the American Jesus Library Edition

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The reincarnated Jesus Christ and the Antichrist come head-to-head in the next book in Dark Horse’s Millarworld Library, the American Jesus Library Edition. The American Jesus Library Edition collects all three volumes of the series written by Mark Millar, illustrated by Peter Gross and Tomm Coker, colored by Jeanne McGee and Daniel Freedman, and lettered by Cory Petit. 

After surviving a freak accident, a twelve-year-old boy discovers he’s the returned Jesus Christ. He can turn water into wine, make the crippled walk…he can even raise the dead. How will he deal with his destiny and lead the world through a conflict that’s been thousands of years in the making?

The American Jesus Library Edition (hardcover, 232 pages, 8 × 12.1875”) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on January 12, 2027. It is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop or bookstore for $49.99.

American Jesus Library Edition

Dark Horse presents the Master of the Universe: Revolution Library Edition

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Dark Horse Books and Mattel have announced Masters of the Universe: Revolution Library Edition, a 264-page deluxe hardcover collecting four stories based in the world of the hit Netflix animated series. Available for preorder now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at your local bookstore and wherever comic books are sold, the book will be available on November 3, 2026 for $49.99.

Discover the unseen adventures of Prince Adam’s first year as He-Man with Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny. In Masters of the Universe: Revelation, He- Man embarks on an epic journey and faces off against his longtime foes Skeletor and Evil Lyn. Journey to the earliest days of one of the universe’s most consequential and fraught team-ups—Skeletor and Hordak—with Masters of the Universe: Revolution. And in Masters of the Universe: Andra, Andra must delve into her past, use her technical know-how, and find her own power if she hopes to save Eternia.

Written by showrunner and producer Kevin Smith, episode writer Tim Sheridan, executive producer Rob David, voice actor Tiffany Smith, and comics author Tim Seeley; illustrated by Daniel HDR (with Keith Champagne inking), Mindy Lee, Adriana Melo, and Eddie Nunez; colored by Brad Simpson and Rico Renzi, and lettered by AndWorld Design.

Masters of the Universe: Revolution Library Edition

Terry Moore’s Rachel Rising is Being Collected as a Complete Edition

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Dark Horse Books presents the next book in Terry Moore’s Abstract Studio line, The Complete Rachel Rising. Written and illustrated by Moore, The Complete Rachel Rising collects all forty-two issues of the modern horror classic along with the twenty-page, never-before-collected issue #0 prequel comic. Like all of the books in the Abstract Studio line, this hardcover edition will also include brand-new cover art by Moore and newly designed pages.  

When Rachel climbs from a shallow grave with no memory of her death, she sets off a chain of sinister revelations connecting a small town’s past to its violent present. Combining slow-burn horror, dark mystery, and Moore’s trademark character work, Rachel Rising remains one of the most acclaimed horror comics of all time.

The Complete Rachel Rising (hardcover, 904 pages, 10.1875 x 6.625”) will be available in bookstores and comic shops on December 15, 2026. It is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $59.99.

The Complete Rachel Rising

Discover what it takes to become a legendary villain in Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto

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Dark Horse Books delves deep into the iconic catalog of villains Marvel Comics has created over the years in a series of hardcover archival collections that span six decades of cruel and chaotic characters. The first volume, arriving in October 2026, Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto explores the titular character through the years with commentary and essays from comics historians John Lind and Chris Ryall alongside stories from creators such as Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, and so many more.  

This first volume showcases the merciless Magneto as he battles his way through the Marvel Universe, including epic showdowns with the X-Men, the Avengers, the New Mutants, X-Factor, and the Mighty Thor. A showcase of classic stories from 1963 to 2003, told by a selection of Marvel greats like Magneto’s creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby; Roy Thomas and Neal Adams; and writer Chris Claremont and artists Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, Brent Eric Anderson, John Bolton, Butch Guice, John Romita Jr., and Jim Lee. Featuring discussions of Magneto’s origin, impact, and character development over the decades and scans of original art and Magneto-focused covers from Marvel’s archives, fans won’t want to miss this book focused exclusively on one of the most legendary and powerful mutants in the Marvel Universe! 

Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto HC (376 pages, 7.75×11”) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on October 6, 2026, for $65.00. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Marvel’s Most Villainous: Magneto HC

Research Before You Raid with Chronicles of the Tomb Raider

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Dark Horse Books and Crystal Dynamics are proud to present Chronicles of the Tomb Raider, which details Lara’s journeys within the fan-favorite video games in chronological order, introduces the major players, explores the history of the character herself, and provides a glimpse into what the future holds for the world’s most accomplished archeologist! Writer Alex Forbes-Calvin takes his knowledge of the entire catalog of Tomb Raider video games and understanding of lore, myth and histories within Lara Croft’s legacy for a compendium that will unearth and answer the deepest questions of Tomb Raider fans.

Separate fact from fiction as you investigate the details of Lara’s iconic adventures. Unravel the myths and mysteries of the dangerous artifacts that Lara seeks in even more dangerous locations. Meet the colorful cast of characters whose lives intertwine with Lara’s in unexpected ways—from friends who became extended family to ambitious adversaries to the acquaintances who fall somewhere in between.

Fans will enjoy the definitive chronicle of the life of legendary globe-trotter Lara Croft. Nothing comes close to this tome in comprehensively compiling her adventures so far. Chronicles of the Tomb Raider (184 pages, 9×12”, hardcover) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on October 27, 2026, for $54.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Chronicles of the Tomb Raider
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