Dark Horse November 2019 solicits: Black Hammer 3 for $1 & ElfQuest makes its triumphant return

Several miniseries are wrapping up in the Dark Horse November 2019 solicits, while trade collections and omnibus releases dominate. Plus, the Black Hammer 3 for $1 deal hits shelves, Crone debuts, and there’s a new Game of Thrones figure to add to your collection. ElfQuest also makes a triumphant return with Stargazer’s Hunt!

The full Dark Horse November 2019 solicits are below. Click the images to enlarge.

Aliens Colonial Marines: Rising Threat #3
Brian Wood (W), Werther Dell’Edera (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), Tristan Jones and Simon Gough (Cover), and Kyle Lambert (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Ongoing
Given the lucky break of finding a mobile water drill rig, Olivia and the marines make their way through the alien-infested Katanga refinery toward the Xenomorphs’ nest. Yet how long can their luck last when faced with the onslaught of the perfect killing machine?

Aliens: Rescue TP
Brian Wood (W), Kieran McKeown (A), JL Straw (A), Dan Jackson (C), and Roberto De LaTorre (Cover)
On sale Jan 29 | FC, 96 pages | $17.99, TP, 7” x 10”
Colonial Marines are the elite military fighters of the future, battling alien threats across the galaxy. One hero has the chance to fight alongside Amanda Ripley and Zula Hendricks, who saved him from Xenomorphs so long ago.

Following the events ofAliens: Resistance, Alec Brand, the colonist rescued by Amanda Ripley and Zula Hendricks, has grown up into an elite Colonial Marine. A secret mission brings him back to the alien-infested moon where he was rescued . . . and face to face with the past. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #7
Neil Gaiman (W), P. Craig Russell (W/A), Scott Hampton (A/C), Jennifer T. Lange (C), Glenn Fabry (Cover), and David Mack (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Ongoing
Confronted by revelations about his past and future and determined to put a stop to the upcoming divine bloodbath, Shadow puts himself at the center of the battle between new and old gods.

Berserker Unbound #4 (of 4)
Jeff Lemire (W), Mike Deodato Jr. (A/Cover), Frank Martin (C), and Christian Ward (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
Followed by a powerful enemy from his own dimension, fearsome warrior the Mongrel King must protect himself and the new friend he’s made—and find his way back home. From the Eisner Award–winning team of Jeff Lemire, Mike Deodato Jr., and Frank Martin comes this urban warrior fantasy series!

Black Hammer 3 for $1
Jeff Lemire (W), Dean Ormston (A), David Rubín (A/Cover), Wilfredo Torres (A), and Dave Stewart (C)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 72 pages | $1.00, One-shot
A perfect intro to three great storylines in the Black Hammer–verse for just one dollar! This three-in-one anthology features the first issues of the original Black Hammer run, Sherlock Frankenstein, and Quantum Age, collected together in a discount package!

Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice #5 (of 5)
Jeff Lemire (W), Michael Walsh (A/C/Cover), Matt Kindt (Variant Cover), Shawn Crystal (Variant Cover), Sandy Jarrell (Variant Cover), and Terry Dodson (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 13 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
Colonel Weird and the Green Lantern must convince the Black Hammer crew to go back to their own dimension to save the multiverse—which means giving up more than some may be willing to give.  

Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter #2 (of 4)
David Dastmalchian (W) and Lukas Ketner (A/Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
A horrifying scene unfolds in the moonlit parking lot behind KSKB-TV. Jerri Bartman, new host of the Count Crowley Show, is in the clutches of a bloodthirsty beast. How will she escape the snarling jaws of this animal? And what secrets lie buried within the abandoned home of her missing predecessor, the real . . . COUNT CROWLEY?

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Series II #4 (of 6)
Jody Houser (W), Olivia Samson (A), MSASSYK (C), and Sam Hogg (Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
Step one: find a nymph heart. In order to save Grog, Vox Machina splits up to find the rare ingredients that will stop the lich Drath Mephruhn from returning. But nymphs are dangerous, scarce, and not particularly fond of giving up their hearts to adventurers, so the odds aren’t good for Vex, Vax, Trinket, and Grog as they enter the wintery Frostweald in search of the only nymph left in Tal’Dorei. But hey, since when have poor odds stopped Vox Machina? 

Crone #1 (of 5)
Dennis Culver (W), Justin Greenwood (A/Cover), and Brad Simpson (C)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
The Sword Saviour and Champion of Men once known as BLOODY BLISS is now nothing more than a reclusive old CRONE. Does she have the strength to answer the call for one last adventure? Only Dennis Culver (Burnouts, E is for Extinction) and Justin Greenwood (Stumptown, The Last Siege) know for sure in this story that is equal parts Unforgiven and Xena: Warrior Princess.

Disney Frozen: True Treasure #1 (of 3)
Joe Caramagna (W), Kawaii Creative Studio (A/C/Cover), Eduard Petrovich (A), Yana Chinstova (C), Anastasiia Belousova (C), and Tommaso Renieri (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
During a tribute to beloved King Agnarr and Queen Iduna of Arendelle, Elsa and Anna stumble upon some old boxes of their parents’ belongings. What they find inside sparks one of their youngest childhood memories—and they begin an adventure of mystery and surprise. A lead-up to the highly anticipated film, Disney Frozen 2, in theaters November 22, 2019!

Disney The Little Mermaid #2 (of 3)
Cecil Castellucci (W), Zulema Scotto Lavina (A/Cover), and Piky Hamilton (C)
On sale Nov 13| FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
Ariel’s trove of treasures is discovered by King Triton, and the memento of her forbidden love for a human, Prince Eric, is destroyed. Ariel is faced with the ultimate decision—will she sacrifice the essence of who she is to pursue the love she knows to be true? 

Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 3 TP
Lynn Okamoto (W/A/Cover)
On sale Jan 22 | b&w, 624 pages | $24.99, TP, 5 1/8″ x 7 1/4″
Mariko is running out of time—her internalized bombs are set to explode at any minute. Hoping to tie up loose ends, she decides to confront her alienated father, Kurama. Meanwhile, when Nyu and Kouta arrive near the Diclonii island facility, Nyu is captured as Chief Kakuzawa attempts to fulfill his master plan of eliminating humans in favor of the Diclonius species. 

ElfQuest: Stargazer’s Hunt #1 (of 6)
Wendy Pini (W/Cover), Richard Pini (W), and Sonny Strait (A/C)
On sale Nov 13 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
When ElfQuest: The Final Quest concluded, it ended the hero’s journey of Cutter Kinseeker, chief of the Wolfriders. But that was only the start of a new adventure for Cutter’s “brother in all but blood,” Skywise. Now the stargazer elf, who thought he knew everything about Cutter, discovers how mistaken he was. That, combined with a tragic accident involving his daughter Jink, sends Skywise on a quest of his own, from the elves’ ancestral Star Home through uncharted space, and back to the World of Two Moons.

Stargazer’s Hunt has story by ElfQuest co-creators Wendy and Richard Pini, with script by Wendy Pini. Veteran Elfquest alumnus Sonny Strait returns at full force as the artist and colorist for the new series.

Ether: The Disappearance of Violet Bell #3 (of 5)
Matt Kindt (W), David Rubín (A/Cover), and Jill Thompson (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 27 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
In his search for the kidnapped faerie Violet Belle and a powerful assassin, interdimensional detective Boone Dias runs afoul of the Seven Lucky Gods—but he finds he must rely on the sinister deities to catch his quarry.

EVERYTHING #3
Christopher Cantwell (W) and I.N.J. Culbard (W/A/C/Cover)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Ongoing
After nearly dying, Eberhard returns to work . . . but is he getting better, or worse? Meanwhile, Shirley goes to extreme lengths in search of a new friend, and Lori’s own health takes a turn—something that will send her even deeper into the enigmatic power of Everything.

Fax from Sarajevo (New Edition) TP
Joe Kubert (W/A/Cover)
On sale Jan 22 | FC, 224 pages | $19.99, TP, 8 1/2″ x 11”
A brand-new edition of the greatest work from comics master Joe Kubert! The astonishing true story of a family in Sarajevo, Bosnia, trapped in a city under siege as war and genocide rage around them, with only a fax machine to communicate. On the receiving end of these faxes from his trapped friend, Kubert brilliantly illustrates their struggle toward freedom against the worst kind of odds. It’s the tale of a very real war, told from the perspective of innocent victims, but it’s also full of strength, survival, and love.

FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy HC
Square Enix (W/A)
On sale Jan 29 | FC, 280 pages | $24.99, HC, 7” x 8”
Experience the intriguing evolution of pixel art from the Final Fantasy series! Containing detailed sprite sheets that showcase the pixel composition of Final Fantasy beloved characters, maps of Final Fantasy’s most popular world’s tools used by the developers, and a special interview with character artist Kazuko Shibuya, FF Dot is a one-of-a-kind product that immerses readers in an iconic aspect of the Final Fantasy experience.  

Fight Club 3 #11
Chuck Palahniuk (W), Cameron Stewart (A), Dave McCaig (C), David Mack (Cover), and Eric Wilkerson (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 27 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Ongoing
Congratulations! It’s not the messiah we were expecting, but it’ll have to do. Marla Singer meets her power animal, we find out why the Crusades were a scam, and Junior has a troubling dream. Meanwhile, Balthazar is still as ugly as Tyler Durden.

Game of Thrones: Daenerys Premium Figure
On sale Dec 18 | $49.99
Joining Jon Snow in Dark Horse’s line of premium Game of Thrones figures is Daenerys Targaryen. Wearing her beautifully detailed white fur from her battles in the north, and measuring 10.5” from the bottom of the base to the top of her head, the dragon queen will stand regally on your shelf, complementing any collection perfectly. No need to worry; she probably won’t burn down your city. 

Grendel: Devil’s Odyssey #2 (of 8)
Matt Wagner (W/A/Cover), Brennan Wagner (C), and Gabriel Bá (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99 | Miniseries
Searching the stars for a new home for mankind, Grendel Prime encounters a strange and primitive alien race. Along with his drone companion, Sigma-Seven, the immortal cyborg must decide if humanity can coexist in a world where the inhabitants must literally hunt for water. 

Hazel and Cha Cha Save Christmas: Tales from the Umbrella Academy
Gerard Way (W), Scott Allie (W), Tommy Lee Edwards (A/C/Cover), and Jim Mahfood (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $4.99, One-shot
Hazel and Cha Cha—the bizarre assassins who first appear in Umbrella Academy: Dallas and blew audiences away in the Netflix series—track down a rogue time agent and cross paths with a plot to discredit Christmas!

Invisible Kingdom #7
G. Willow Wilson (W) and Christian Ward (A/C/Cover)
On sale Nov 27 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Ongoing
The Sundog has been captured by pirates, with Grix and the crew at the mercy of its black-hearted captain Turo. When a disabled Lux ship is found stranded in the junk rings, it becomes the Riveters’ next target . . . and the Sundog is dragged along for the increasingly treacherous ride.

The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask #2 (of 4)
Christopher Cantwell (W), Patric Reynolds (A/Cover), Lee Loughridge (C), and James Harren (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
The bestselling comic series that inspired the blockbuster film returns with gruesome hilarity from the showrunner of AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire and Hellboy’s Patric Reynolds. Empowered by an ancient mask, the “Big Head” killer’s swath of mayhem cuts through Edge City, this time with presidential hopefuls as his targets. And after taking out the competition, Big Head himself makes a shocking announcement.

No One Left to Fight #5 (of 5)
Aubrey Sitterson (W) and Fico Ossio (A/C/Cover)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
It’s the final issue of The Comic You Always Wanted, and it turns out that there is someone left to fight. From Aubrey Sitterson (The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, G.I. Joe) & Fico Ossio (Spider-Man, Revolution), the year’s hottest new book reaches its explosive, action-packed conclusion, with its heroes squaring off against a massive threat from their past, a monster they thought long vanquished. It’s “The Return of Bruton!” and it’s the biggest, most berserk issue-length brawl you’ve ever seen committed to the comics page. 

Ruby Falls #2 (of 4)
Ann Nocenti (W), Flavia Biondi (A/Cover), and Lee Loughridge (C)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
Chasing clues to solve the mystery of her grandmother’s bloody memories, Lana’s relationship with Blair starts to chip away and a love triangle looms. Meanwhile, Blair is tempted to cross a line at Silks, and Clara takes one step further into the past—and out of safety.

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Volume 3 TP
Michio Murakawa (W/A) and Junichiro Tamamori (Cover)
On sale Jan 29 | b&w, 336 pages | $19.99, TP, 5 1/8″ x 7 1/4″
Upon leaving the solar system, the Yamato plunges into a subspace void from which there is no escape! Its ability to navigate lost, the Yamato receives a further shock when it turns out that an enemy Gamilan ship is also trapped in this strange dimension—and they’ve sent one of their top fighter aces, Melda Dietz, as an emissary to the humans to propose a truce . . . with a plan to work together to escape their cosmic prison!

Spell on Wheels: Just to Get to You #2 (of 5)
Kate Leth (W), Megan Levens (A/Cover), and Marissa Louise (C)
On sale Nov 6 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
The witches arrive in the Big Easy, but tensions are high in the group. Claire continues to lose herself to an outside influence while Andy finds a helping hand in looking for a solution. Just when she thinks she can solve the possession, Jolene and Claire’s frustration boil over, and the three find their relationship more strained than ever. From all-star team Kate Leth (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat), Megan Levens (Star Trek: Boldly Go), and Marissa Louise (Hex Wives, Grumble)!

Steeple #3 (of 5)
John Allison (W/A/Cover), Sarah Stern (C), and Nick Roche with Josh Burcham (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
A supernatural tale of friendship, the devil, and moral gray areas. Renewable energy, imperiled birds, and a crowd of NIMBYs converge at the heart of this parish’s latest crisis as curate Billie and Church of Satan priestess Maggie battle with divine windmills and their own internal dilemmas.

Strayed #4 (of 5)
Carlos Giffoni (W), Juan Doe (A/C/Cover), and Matteo Scalera (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 13 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
An explosive development makes Premier Peely’s dreams a palpable reality. Lou struggles with illness as the world around him falls into total disarray. 

Tommy Gun Wizards #4 (of 4)
Christian Ward (W/Cover), Sami Kivelä (A), Dee Cunnife (C), and Gabriel Walta (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
The dark forces behind Al Capone’s illegal magic operation come out in full force, and Elliot Ness and his team must battle through an army of mobsters, wizards, and ancient powers that threaten more than just Chicago’s lowlifes. A new genre-bending comic series from Christian Ward, artist of the acclaimed sci-fi epic ODY-C. Drawn by Sami Kivelä (Abbott), with backup stories written and drawn by Christian Ward.

Triage #3 (of 5)
Phillip Sevy (W/A/C/Cover) and Tyler Patrick Boss (Variant Cover)
On sale Nov13 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
Evie, Marco, Orbit, and Tab are forced to jump dimensions during an intense battle with Hunter, leading them to Marco’s desert homeworld where her outpost is currently under fire. As Evie tends to Marco’s pregnant partner’s delivery, Tab must help Marco fend off the marauders that threaten their safety.

Tomb Raider Omnibus Volume 2 TP
Mariko Tamaki (W), Collin Kelly (W), Jackson Lanzing (W), Phillip Sevy (A), Ashley A. Woods (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), Phillip Sevy (Cover)
On sale Jan 1 | FC, 488 pages | $24.99, TP, 7” x 10”
The second and final omnibus volume in this series, this collection is jam-packed with over 480 pages of material. This omnibus collects issues #1–#12 of Dark Horse’s 2016 Tomb Raider Volume 2 series, as well as the most recent Tomb Raider: Survivor’s Crusade and Tomb Raider: Inferno complete story arcs. 

Trout Volume 2: The Hollowest Knock HC
Troy Nixey (W/A/Cover)
On sale Jan 1 | FC, 104 pages | $14.99, HC, 7” x 10”
Blamed for the loss of the children of lower Upton, the townsfolk burn down Giuseppe’s turnip factory and run him and Trout out of town. Sick and distraught, the two have no other recourse but to travel across the ocean to Giuseppe’s childhood village. Trout is lost along the way, and Giuseppe is forced to deal with his brother’s meddling in order to find the mysterious little boy he’s sworn to protect. Can Giuseppe find him before Trout meets his fate at the hands of the god of the sea? And who is the shadowy figure trapped in a giant shark egg who is struggling to keep Trout alive?! One thing’s for certain: for better or worse, Trout will never be the same again. Collects the four-issue miniseries. 

The Umbrella Academy Composition Notebook
On sale Nov 6 | 120 lined pages | $9.99
Agent, here is your personal composition notebook. All plots, super secret plans, and mystery information must be recorded inside. This device will self-destruct in 365 days*.
*not guaranteed

What’s Michael? Fatcat Collection Volume 1 TP
Makoto Kobayashi (W/A/Cover)
On sale Jan 29 | b&w, 520 pages | $19.99, TP, 6” x 9”
True-to-life daily cat scenarios and off-the-wall crazy feline fantasies combine in this epic manga collection! Makoto Kobayashi’s hilarious series returns in a set of oversized collections, starting with our first Fatcat Collection! What’s Michael? FatCat Collection Volume 1 contains the out-of-print original What’s Michael? Volumes 1 to 6. Over 500 pages of tumultuous fun, including the out-of-print volumes Michael’s Album, Living Together, Off the Deep End, A Hard Day’s Life, Michael’s Favorite Spot, and Michael’s Mambo.

The Witcher Omnibus TP
Paul Tobin (W), Joe Querio (A), Piotr Kowalski (A), Max Bertolini (A), Carlos Badilla (C), Brad Simpson (C), and Mike Mignola with Dave Stewart (Cover)
On sale Nov 20 | FC, 440 pages | $24.99, TP, 7” x 10”
Featuring story art by Joe Querio, Piotr Kowalski, and Max Bertolini, with a bonus sketchbook section and additional art by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Dan Panosian (Slots), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Duncan Fegredo (MPH), Simon Bisley (Lobo), and a cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy). Collects issues #1–#5 of the Witcher comic series House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and the Killing Monsters one-shot—and features annotations from the creators of the comics, as well as a sketchbook section.  

Witchfinder: The Reign of Darkness #1 (of 5)
Mike Mignola (W), Chris Roberson (W), Christopher Mitten (A/Cover), and Michelle Madsen (C)
On sale Nov 27 | FC, 32 pages | $3.99, Miniseries
Sir Edward Grey takes on London’s most famous serial killer! But he’s the only one who thinks Jack the Ripper’s murders have an occult purpose. When Scotland Yard turns its back on him, Grey finds an ally in American occult adventurer Sarah Jewell. But the forces allied against their investigation are more powerful than either one of them imagines!