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The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos returns with Children of the Night with a backup story Monsters in Love!

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James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal, and Isaac Goodhart’s hit LGBTQ+ horror coming-of-age series The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos returns this June with a new terrifying story arc, Children of the Night. Dark Horse can now announce that each issue of Children of the Night will also feature a special 8-page flip-book backup story called “Monsters in Love.” The first issue’s story will be written and illustrated by Bradley Clayton and lettered by Aditya Bidikar, with stories by Chloe Brailsford, Marie Enger, and K Czap featured in future issues. Each story is a standalone story blending horror and romance in the style of classic EC comic anthologies, from the in-universe comic read by our hero Christopher Chaos. Along with covers by Noah Dao, Gabriel Hernández Walta, Michael Dialynas, and Sweeney Boo, issue #1 also includes back cover art illustrated by V. Gagnon.

A new school year begins for Christopher Chaos and his friends as he finds himself divided from his mentor, Adam Frankenstein, and searching for answers outside of any textbook. But when a dangerous new monster arrives in New Briar City with a mysterious hunter on his trail, a strange case develops that only Christopher can solve! Will the Monster Club survive their latest foe, or will they be torn apart–piece by bloody piece? This issue introduces the Chaosverse’s Dr. Henry Jekyll and a brand-new monster hunter known only as Helbound!

The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos: Children of the Night #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on June 18, 2025 and is now available for pre-order from your local comic shop for $4.99.

Dark Horse presents Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins II

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In Hawkins, Indiana, nothing is as it seems. Dark Horse Comics and Netflix present new spooky tales featuring some of your favorite characters from Stranger Things in Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins II! Each issue will be written by New York Times bestselling author Derek Fridolfs, colored by Dan Jackson, and lettered by Nate Piekos. Each issue will be illustrated by a different artist: Sunando C will illustrate issue #1, Bradley Clayton, will illustrate #2, Mack Chater will illustrate #3, and Vincenzo Riccardi will illustrate #4. Issue #1 will also feature cover art by Diego Galindo with variants by Vincenzo Riccardi, Mack Chater, and Ben Turner.

After shaking off a mysterious encounter with a strange “dog” while out at the Drive-In Cinema, Hawkins science teacher Scott Clarke is inspired to teach his students how 3D glasses work; this spirals into theories about alternate dimensions and how they might be perceived. Meanwhile, Dustin keeps secret that the weird “dog” could be nothing other than Dart, his missing pet demodog.

Future issues will also feature stories about Will Byers, Grigori, and the Demogorgon.

Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins II #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on June 25, 2025. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

Preview: Killer Queens 2: Kings Not Wings #4

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Killer Queens 2: Kings Not Wings #4

Writer: David Booher
Artist: Bradley Clayton
Colorist: Harry Saxon
Cover Artist: Chris Ables
Publication Date: January 17, 2024

The thrilling conclusion arrives!

Alex faces her father in the battle arena while Max plans a daring escape. These Killer Queens are ready to show this man what it really means to be royalty. Neither of them knows that Cahl has other plans. Who will survive the final showdown? And who will come up with the best pun about flying? Tune in as the Queens do what they do best–they, ahem, wing it.

Killer Queens 2: Kings Not Wings #4

Exclusive Preview: Killer Queens 2: Kings Not Wings #4

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Killer Queens 2: Kings Not Wings #4

Writer: David Booher
Artist: Bradley Clayton
Colorist: Harry Saxon
Cover Artist: Chris Ables
Publication Date: January 17, 2024

The thrilling conclusion arrives!

Alex faces her father in the battle arena while Max plans a daring escape. These Killer Queens are ready to show this man what it really means to be royalty. Neither of them knows that Cahl has other plans. Who will survive the final showdown? And who will come up with the best pun about flying? Tune in as the Queens do what they do best–they, ahem, wing it.

Killer Queens 2: Kings Not Wings #4

Dark Horse Books presents: Killer Queens Vol. 2: Kings, Not Wings

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Dark Horse Books presents the complete and thrilling new chapter of the galaxy’s sassiest ex-assassins with the Killer Queens Volume 2: Kings, Not Wings trade paperback, collecting issues #1-4 of the second Killer Queen series. Follow Max and Alex on their latest mission across the galaxy as they face their former simian boss, questionable life decisions and family drama! The Eisner and GLAAD Award-nominated series features work by an all-LGBTQ+ creative team including writer David M. Booher, artist Bradley Clayton, colorist Harry Saxon, letterer Lucas Gattoni, and cover artist Chris Ables.

During a day of questionable choices at Space Pride, Max and Alex bump into their old boss, Bieti, and his new-and-improved hench bears. The grumpy little simian tries to get them back on his team to chase down a runaway heir to the throne of Sarelia, an alien planet ruled by a brutal patriarchy. Little does he know that the heir in question happens to be Alex’s younger sibling. And they have… wings.

Turns out, a genetic quirk gives some of their race wings when they’re born. But on a planet that lives by the motto “Kings, not wings,” those born with wings are required to have them cut off. It’s supposed to make them more “masculine.” The king is doing all he can to get his youngest heir back on the butcher block and restore the line of succession. 

As Alex and Max race to save Alex’s sibling from Bieti, the king’s guard, and a galaxy-wide bounty hunt, they’ll dredge up Alex’s past and confront her planet’s misogynist present. If that means burning the patriarchy to the ground, well, get out the torches.

The Killer Queens Volume 2: Kings, Not Wings trade paperback will be available in bookstores March 19, 2024 and in comic shops March 20, 2024. It is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at your local comic shop and bookstore and will retail for $19.99.

Killer Queens Volume 2: Kings, Not Wings

The Queens are back in Killer Queens 2: Kings, Not Wings

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The deadliest queens in space are back at Dark Horse in Killer Queens 2: Kings, Not Wings. This new miniseries is a continuation of the original Killer Queens which was nominated for both an Eisner and GLAAD award, and follows two reformed assassins-for-hire, Max and Alex, as they use their slay-worthy skills for good. A queer take on 1950’s sci-fi nostalgia, the comic features an all LGBTQ+ creative team including writer David M. Booher, interior artist Bradley Clayton, colorist Harry Saxon, letterer Lucas Gattoni, with cover art by Chris Ables.

The Galaxy’s sassiest (Eisner and GLAAD-nominated!) assassins are back!

During a day of questionable choices at Space Pride, Max and Alex bump into their old boss. The grumpy little simian tries to dragoon them into chasing down a runaway heir to the throne of Sarelia, an alien planet ruled by a brutal patriarchy. Little does he know that Alex and this heir have some, ahem, history. As Alex and Max race to save the runaway heir from a galaxy-wide bounty hunt, they’ll dredge up Alex’s past and confront her planet’s misogynist present. If that means burning the patriarchy to the ground, well, get out the torches.

Join rising star David M. Booher and an all-LGBTQ+ creative team as they tackle issues of identity, family, and freedom in this hilarious and heartfelt sequel. 

Killer Queens 2: Kings, Not Wings #1 (of 4) will be in comic shops August 9, 2023. It is available for pre-order now at your local comic shop for $3.99. 

Killer Queens 2: Kings, Not Wings #1 
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