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Pearl Tanaka is Back with a New Pearl Series from Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, and Dark Horse

The New York Times bestselling, Peabody, and multi-Eisner award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis (Joy OperationsSuperman) and superstar Jessica Jones co-creator Michael Gaydos (The New Avengers, Powerless) continue their masterful saga involving art, crime, loyalty, and passion in Pearl III at Dark Horse Comics.      

A brand new (yes, all new!) chapter in the tattoo artist/yakuza assassin/romantic odyssey, Pearl. That’s right: the critically-acclaimed Jinxworld title makes its Dark Horse debut with a brand-new chapter in the wild life of Pearl Tanaka. 

Pearl is a unique experience about an artist discovering the secrets of the modern yakuza world she was born into, through no fault of her own. After finding out the truth about her parents in previous volumes, the question now is: WHO IS THE GHOST DRAGON OF SAN FRANCISCO?

Pearl III #1 (of 6) will be in comic shops May 25, 2022. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Pearl III #1 will have a variant cover by Peach Momoko.

Exclusive: AfterShock Returns to Baltimore Comic Con with Signings, Exclusive Covers, Limited Merch, and More!

AfterShock Comics, the independent publisher that’s been sending seismic waves throughout the industry over the past six years with acclaimed titles including We Live, Bunny Mask, Animosity, A Walk Through Hell, and Babyteeth to name a few, makes its ‘live and in person’ return to Baltimore Comic-Con for three days of exclusive content and opportunities for fans and enthusiasts who prefer to read dangerously.

Located on the floor of the Baltimore Convention Center at Booth #3201, AfterShock has big plans for its return to Charm City, October 22-24, with exclusive variants of some of the publisher’s most talked about recent titles, including We Live #1 with cover by Inaki Miranda; Chicken Devil #1 with cover by Dan Panosian; and Afterdark premium format horror anthology with exclusive cover by Michael Gaydos. Additionally, special guest and renowned writer Steve Orlando (Rainbow Bridge, Search for Hu, Party and Prey, Project Patron) will be on hand both Saturday and Sunday for fan meet and greets and comic signings.

In the announcement, Steve Rotterdam, AfterShock’s SVP of Sales and Marketing said:

On the heels of an incredible New York Comic Con, AfterShock couldn’t be more excited to return to Baltimore for one of the most special gatherings of comic brands and readers the industry has to offer. This year just feels different, and we can’t wait to connect and celebrate with those who’ve helped AfterShock reach unimaginable heights in only six years of content creation. We encourage everyone in attendance to drop by the booth, connect with the team, meet some cool creators and get their hands on lots of exclusive offerings created just for Baltimore.

Fans will also have an opportunity to take home a limited edition AfterShock Mystery Box, a value of close to $200, for only $75. Contents may include graded comics, signed comics, rare variants, complete series runs and other surprise items for AfterShock’s army of enthusiasts. Fans will also have access to exclusive merch including limited edition Bunny Mask and AfterShock “Read Dangerously” t-shirts, as well as AfterShock collectible enamel pins.

AfterShock will be represented on-site by Publisher/Chief Creative Officer Joe Pruett; SVP Sales & Marketing Steve Rotterdam; Senior Retail Sales Development Manager Marc Hammond and Publishing Assistant Sarah Pruett.

Preview: 10 Years to Death

10 YEARS TO DEATH

Writer: Aaron Douglas 
Artist: Cliff Richards 
Colorist: Guy Major 
Letterer:  TBD 
Cover: Cliff Richards 
Incentive Cover: Michael Gaydos 
Signed Edition Cover: Michael Gaydos
$6.99 / 48 pages / Color / On sale 9.29.21

The Shawshank Redemption meets The Sixth Sense, inspired by an eerily bone-chilling true story.  

A newly-hired prison guard, a notorious mass murderer finally incarcerated for his crimes, and the death that binds them together. What happens when the murdered becomes the murderer? 

A prestige format “One-Shock” featuring top creative talent, 10 YEARS TO DEATH is a horrific, unnerving tale conceived and written by Aaron Douglas (“Chief” from the iconic TV series Battlestar Galactica), and drawn by Cliff Richards (SHOCK, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

10 YEARS TO DEATH

Exclusive Preview: 10 Years to Death

10 YEARS TO DEATH

Writer: Aaron Douglas 
Artist: Cliff Richards 
Colorist: Guy Major 
Letterer:  TBD 
Cover: Cliff Richards 
Incentive Cover: Michael Gaydos 
Signed Edition Cover: Michael Gaydos
$6.99 / 48 pages / Color / On sale 9.29.21

The Shawshank Redemption meets The Sixth Sense, inspired by an eerily bone-chilling true story.  

A newly-hired prison guard, a notorious mass murderer finally incarcerated for his crimes, and the death that binds them together. What happens when the murdered becomes the murderer? 

A prestige format “One-Shock” featuring top creative talent, 10 YEARS TO DEATH is a horrific, unnerving tale conceived and written by Aaron Douglas (“Chief” from the iconic TV series Battlestar Galactica), and drawn by Cliff Richards (SHOCK, Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

10 YEARS TO DEATH

Brian Michael Bendis’ Jinxworld Heads to Dark Horse

Brian Michael Bendis brings his line of creator-owned titles, Jinxworld, to Dark Horse Comics. The partnership includes new series as well as the reintroduction of classic Jinxworld titles. Jinxworld and Dark Horse have announced the debut of the fiercely ambitious science-fiction odyssey: Joy Operations coming to comic shops in November.

In addition to the launch of Joy Operations, over the next few months Dark Horse will be publishing all new chapters of the critically-acclaimed yakuza epic Pearl with Jessica Jones co-creator Michael Gaydos, the three-time Eisner nominated spy thriller Cover with David Mack, an all-new saga in the Murder Inc. series by Powers creators Michael Avon Oeming and Taki Soma, plus upcoming unannounced projects by Alex Maleev, Jacob Edgar, and plenty of surprises. All this plus new editions of many Jinxworld titles including PowersTorsoScarlet, and more starting with the critically acclaimed Pearl volumes 1 and 2, with brand new covers by series co-creator Michael Gaydos! AND a new printing of the brand-new sold-out Powers: The Best Ever graphic novel. 

In Joy Operations, Brian Michael Bendis teams up with Stephen Byrne for their very first creator-owned blockbuster series. 

Fifty-five years from now. Joy is an EN.VOI. A special agent of one of the JONANDO TRUST. Trusts are corporate-owned cities that are the centerpiece of modern society. She rights wrongs for the trust. She is excellent, hard on herself, and driven. Almost a legendary figure in some parts. Until one day a voice pops in her head trying to get her to betray everything she has ever believed.

This meticulously-designed Akira meets Inception journey shows us a new future like only comics can. Joy Operations #1 will also feature a variant cover by David Mack, as well as an exclusive look behind-the-scenes and a look forward to other, brand-new Jinxworld projects coming exclusively to Dark Horse.

Joy Operations #1 (of five) will be in comic shops on November 17, 2021. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop.

Pearl Volume 1 trade paperback will be in comic shops on March 16, 2022 and in book stores on March 29, 2022. Pearl Volume 2 trade paperback will be in comic shops on April 13, 2022 and in book stores on April 26, 2022. They are available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. Pearl Volume 1 and 2 will retail for $19.99.

Powers: The Best Ever trade paperback will be everywhere books are sold January 26, 2022. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. Powers: The Best Ever will retail for $24.99.

Aaron Douglass, Cliff Richards, and Guy Major take us 10 Years to Death

10 YEARS TO DEATH

Writer: Aaron Douglas
Artist: Cliff Richards
Colorist: Guy Major
Letterer:  TBD
Cover: Cliff Richards
Incentive Cover: Michael Gaydos
Signed Edition Cover: Michael Gaydos
$6.99 / 48 pages / Color / On sale 9.29.21

The Shawshank Redemption meets The Sixth Sense, inspired by an eerily bone-chilling true story. 

A newly-hired prison guard, a notorious mass murderer finally incarcerated for his crimes, and the death that binds them together. What happens when the murdered becomes the murderer?

A prestige format “One-Shock” featuring top creative talent, 10 YEARS TO DEATH is a horrific, unnerving tale conceived and written by Aaron Douglas (“Chief” from the iconic TV series Battlestar Galactica), and drawn by Cliff Richards (SHOCK, Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

Also offered is a signed edition limited to 1000 copies at $19.99 per copy. Each copy will be signed by Battlestar Galactica’s “Chief,” Aaron Douglas.

10 YEARS TO DEATH

ComiXology Features 7 New Releases from Marvel, Harlequin, and Yen Press

There are seven new digital comics available right now on comiXology. Marvel takes you to 2099 and into the world of Emma Frost. Plus, new releases from Harlequin and Yen Press. Get shopping now or check out the individual releases below.

Emma Frost Vol. 2: Mind Games

Written by Karl Bollers
Art by Carlo Pagulayan
Cover by Greg Horn
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Collects Emma Frost #7-12.

Explore the younger days of the X-Men’s most controversial member, collected in a convenient digest size! Finally free from her overbearing father, Emma Frost is on her own for the very first time. She’s found love-but she’s also found trouble, as her new boyfriend is in deep with the Boston mob! As Emma learns more “creative” ways of using her newfound telepathic abilities, will it be enough to help her escape the grasp of the criminal underworld?

Emma Frost Vol. 2: Mind Games

Emma Frost Vol. 3: Bloom

Written by Karl Bollers
Art by Carlo Pagulayan
Cover by Greg Horn
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Collects Emma Frost #13-18.

Emma’s fought her family, the Boston mob and her own boyfriend – and won! Now, the young mutant sets her sights on the Big Apple and Empire State University, where she becomes extremely friendly with another, more experienced telepath. But is this relationship entirely healthy? It might not be for Ian Kendall, the teacher Emma’s infatuated with…whose life is suddenly turned upside down! With the love of her life on trial for his job, what is Emma willing to do to save him? Don’t miss the ultimate telepathic catfight!

Emma Frost Vol. 3: Bloom

Marvel Knights 2099

Written by Robert Kirkman
Art by Kyle Hotz, Pop Mhan, Karl Moline, Khary Randolph, Cliff Rathburn
Cover by Pat Lee
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Collects Marvel Knights 2099: Daredevil #1, Black Panther #1, Inhumans #1, Punisher #1, Mutant #1.

Marvel Knights – founded in 1999 – has been a symbol of cutting-edge quality not just for Marvel, but also for the entire industry. Now, on the fifth anniversary of this imprint, Marvel is shooting 100 years from the start date for a special event – MARVEL KNIGHTS 2099. The five stories contained in this volume are set in a familiar time for longtime Marvel fans, but will turn the future upside down, just as Knights did for classic characters during the past five years.

Marvel Knights 2099

Powerless

Written by Matt Cherniss, Peter Johnson
Art by Michael Gaydos
Cover by Alex Maleev
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Collects Powerless #1-6.

What makes a hero? Is it his actions, or is it the results of those actions? POWERLESS explores what it means to be a hero in very human terms. By re-imagining Marvel’s most popular characters without superhuman powers, this story strips down to the core heroes we have all come to know and love. These characters – including Peter Parker, Matt Murdock and Logan – were fated to be heroes. Just because Peter Parker wasn’t bitten by a radioactive spider doesn’t mean he didn’t do battle with a madman named Norman Osborn. Matt Murdock? Blinded, yes – but with no heightened senses. However, he did become a legal champion of the poor in Hell’s Kitchen, and he did cross paths with Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin. And Logan is, of course, the enigmatic – and amnesiac – drifter on the run from his past.

Powerless

So I’m a Spider, So What? #52.1

Written by Okina Baba
Art by Asahiro Kakashi
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And out of the portal steps… that one Administrator who’s not D. The G one. And, I mean, thanks for the apology for almost getting me killed, but like — really?! Sheesh, what else do you want from me, people…? Read the next chapter of So I’m a Spider, So What? the same day as Japan!

So I'm a Spider, So What? #52.1

Avoir Et Garder

Written by Sally Wentworth
Art by Karan Dan
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Depuis qu’Alix est petite, elle a le béguin pour Rhys, un garçon de dix ans son aîné. Aujourd’hui, à vingt ans, ses pensées sont toujours aussi folles et elle rêve de l’épouser… Alors quand, après des années à repousser ses avances, Rhys la demande en mariage, Alix accepte, ravie que son rêve d’enfant se réalise enfin. Mais Rhys continue à faire passer le travail avant tout, il ne fixe même pas la date du mariage. Alix commence à se demander si Rhys l’aime vraiment… et c’est alors qu’elle entend une rumeur qu’elle a du mal à croire : le conglomérat de construction où Rhys travaille ne considérera les employés pour les postes de direction que s’ils sont mariés… et c’est la seule raison pour laquelle il la demande en mariage !

Avoir Et Garder

Un Baiser Sous Le Gui

Written by Terri Brisbin
Art by Junko Murata
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Suite à un tragique accident de calèche, Iain s’est retiré de la société quatre années durant. Pendant ce temps-là, son amie d’enfance Julia est devenue une jeune et belle aristocrate. Le simple fait de la revoir fait battre le cœur de Iain, lui qui avait perdu à la fois le sourire et la joie de vivre après avoir été aux portes de la mort. Mais alors qu’ils s’échangent un baiser sous un bouquet de gui, Julia ressent toute la passion que Iain avait enfoui en lui… Ce baiser embrase son cœur ! Elle fera tout pour ne pas le perdre à nouveau.

Un Baiser Sous Le Gui

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AfterShock Reveals God of Tremors from Peter Milligan, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson, and Simon Bowland

GOD OF TREMORS

Writer: Peter Milligan
Artist: Piotr Kowalski
Colorist: Brad Simpson
Letterer:  Simon Bowland
Cover: Piotr Kowalski w/ Brad Simpson
Incentive Cover: Michael Gaydos
$6.99 / 48 pages / Color / On sale 8.18.21

A 19th Century gothic horror of exorcism, demonic worship and epilepsy. 

When Aubrey has his first seizure, he’s pulled out of school and hidden away in the family’s remote country estate. His father — a high-ranking English priest — tries to chase the “devil” out of Aubrey — but maybe the devil lurks in the grotesque pagan effigy that dwells on the grounds. And maybe the devil will turn out to be Aubrey’s only ally…

A singular tale of nightmarish terror and creeping enlightenment told against a backdrop of ignorance and brutality, GOD OF TREMORS springs from the fertile imagination of award-winning writer Peter Milligam (OUT OF BODY, Shade the Changing Man, X-Force) with illustrations from Piotr Kowalski (JOIN THE FUTURE, Sex).

GOD OF TREMORS

Exclusive Preview: Sympathy for No Devils #2

SYMPATHY FOR NO DEVILS #2

Writer: Brandon Thomas 
Artist: Lee Ferguson 
Colorist: Jose Villarrubia 
Letterer: Simon Bowland 
Cover: Lee Ferguson w/ Jose Villarrubia  
Incentive Cover: Michael Gaydos
$3.99 / 32 pages / Color / On sale NOVEMBER 25th

The world’s largest Colossal has been murdered and Winston Wallis – the last human in a world of monsters – has been called in to solve it. Win will need to lean on his ability to be impossibly lucky in order to solve this case…and survive it.

SYMPATHY FOR NO DEVILS #2

ComiXology Has 7 New Digital Comics For You Including More Classic Wolverine!

There’s seven new digital comics available for you right now! ComiXology has you covered with new comics from Marvel, Harlequin, and Seven Seas. See them all now or check out the individual issues below!

Ghost Rider Team-Up

Written by Tom DeFalco, Michael Fleisher, Steven Grant, Bill Mantlo, Jim Shooter
Art by Pat Broderick, Bob Hall, Don Perlin, Frank Robbins, Ron Wilson
Cover by Bob Budiansky
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Collects Marvel Team-Up #91, Marvel Two-In-One #80, Marvel Premiere #28, Avengers #214, And Ghost Rider (1973) #27 And #50.

The Spirit of Vengeance rides roughshod over Spider-Man, the Thing and the rest of the Marvel Universe! The Spider, the Ghost and the soul-stealer who hates them both – who will survive the Carnival of Fear? The Thing vs. the Ghost Rider in Death Race! Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius and Werewolf by Night – the Legion of Monsters – join forces for the most spine-tingling team-up of all in the mysterious Marvel manner! Hawkeye, the Two-Gun Kid and the Ghost Rider take on the menacing might of the Manticore! Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers, embark on their most dangerous mission yet: capture the Ghost Rider! Plus: the Ghost Rider’s strangest adventure ever – featuring the Night Rider, Marvel’s first Ghost Rider!

Ghost Rider Team-Up

Simply Scandalous

Written by Carly Phillips
Art by Yuki Kuriya
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Catherine runs a catering business, and when she’s catering a big party for the famous Montgomery family, she feels a burning gaze on her. The man looking at her is Logan Montgomery, a successful attorney who’s a shoo-in to be the next mayor. Catherine has been wrongfully shamed by high society in the past, so she’s sworn she’ll never get involved with anyone from that world. However, she can’t fight the feelings she has for this man. She has no idea the dramatic change her life is about to go through after meeting Logan and his family.

Simply Scandalous

My Androgynous Boyfriend Vol. 2

Written by Tamekou
Art by Tamekou
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Meguru might be impossibly cute, but he’s not the only androgynous model around! Enter Sasame, another beautiful boy at Meguru’s talent agency. The world is in for some serious gender nonconforming magic when the two cross paths!

My Androgynous Boyfriend Vol. 2

Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do

Written by Kevin Smith
Art by Terry Dodson
Cover by Terry Dodson
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Collects Spider-Man/Black Cat: Evil That Men Do #1-6.

The mysterious disappearance of an old friend brings Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat, to New York in search of answers – and a certain web-slinging ex-lover of hers is following the same trail. How long will it take before they do some…catching up?

Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do

Stan Lee Meets

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Jenkins, Stan Lee, Jeph Loeb, Roy Thomas, Joss Whedon
Art by Mark Bagley, Mark Buckingham, Olivier Coipel, Alan Davis, Michael Gaydos, Scott Kolins, Salvador Larroca, Ed McGuinness, Lee Weeks, Mike Wieringo
Cover by Olivier Coipel
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Collects Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, Dr. Doom, The Thing And Silver Surfer.

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Stan Lee’s employment at Marvel Comics! In five astounding tales written by “The Man” himself, Stan meets his web-slinging creation, journeys to Greenwich Village to catch up with his old pal Doctor Strange, is abducted to Latveria by the sinister Doctor Doom, makes the mistake of bicycling past Yancy Street and surfs the stars with a certain silver-skinned space-farer! Plus: best-selling writers and artists pay homage to Stan’s life and career in five thrilling stories.

Stan Lee Meets

Wolverine Classic Vol. 4

Written by Archie Goodwin
Art by John Byrne
Cover by John Byrne
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Collects Wolverine (1988) #17-23.

Enemies like Roughouse are hard to find, as Wolverine learns all too well when his favorite Asgardian sparring partner gets abducted into a dictator’s experiment! But the trail leads the mutant marvel to more menace than he expected in the form of a Nazi cyborg, an amphibious evildoer and a giant germ of the gods! Featuring the X-Men, the Avengers and Daredevil!

Wolverine Classic Vol. 4

Wolverine Classic Vol. 5

Written by Peter David, Jo Duffy
Art by John Buscema, Gene Colan, Bill Jaaska, Klaus Janson, Barry Kitson
Cover by Jim Lee
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Collects Wolverine (1988) #24-30.

He’s the best there is at what he does…but what if he doesn’t remember how to do it? Investigation of an eerie agenda leaves Wolverine without even his altered memories, but could the loss of his old life be his only hope for peace? Plus, secrets of Wolverine’s past are revealed in Madripoor, Japan and an adventure in baby-sitting that hints at a stranger Wolverine origin than any seen before! Guest-starring the New Mutants!

Wolverine Classic Vol. 5

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