New Releases by Steve Horton

Inspired by the legendary David Bowie, BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns, & Moonage Daydreams is the original graphic memoir of the great Ziggy Stardust! This graphic novel chronicles the rise of Bowie''s career from obscurity to fame; and paralleled by the rise and fall of his alter ego as well as the rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust. As the Spiders from Mars slowly implode, Bowie wrestles with his Ziggy persona. The outcome of this internal conflict will change not only David Bowie, but also, the world. MASSIVELY SUCCESSFUL GRAPHIC NOVEL OF 2020: A New York Times Best Seller CELEBRITY COLLABORATION: Foreword by Neil Gaiman SUPERSTAR ARTIST: Illustrated by Michael Allred CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED! "The Allreds’ art and love for Bowie’s work makes this one stand apart." – Entertainment Weekly STAR-STUDDED: Read of Bowie’s encounters with Elton John, Mark Bolan, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and more

This is a book about a Man who had left his child hood home to see if he can make it in a different city. He finds himself in L.A. He lived out there for, twenty years and, now had to return home to save the place where he grew up. Lets see what goes on in this book.

In the wake of last issue''s shocking death, Lilly and her team of aliens must infiltrate the enemy ship with one goal in mind: find Eva!

We look to the past, as Lilly and Eva deal with an ugly truth about a fallen Earth. In the present, Lilly recruits a team to spy on that huge ship on the far side of the gas giantƒand find out just what they want!

It''s life or death for Lilly as the sting operation she never wanted goes horribly wrong. What''s a taxi driver-slash-bounty hunter to do? Steal a car, of course!

A lone human survived the death of the one she loved, and escaped a corrupt Earth. She now makes her way as a bounty hunter, on a satellite full of aliens. But someone''s about to turn her life upside down...

This book does exactly what it says on the cover: 100 facts about Arsenal. From the 1800s to the present day.

**Eisner nominee Brendan McCarthy!** War is being waged while you sleep, and it''s a nightmare, in Brendan McCarthy''s _Dream Gang_! Steve Horton and Michael Dialynas weave a new tale from Naamaron in _Amala''s Blade_! Tyler Jenkins (_Peter Panzerfaust_) explores Vikings and sacrifice in _The Chaining_! And Ricardo Delgado''s _Age of Reptiles_ returns! Plus, new chapters of Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse''s _Resident Alien_ and Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, and Andy Kuhn''s _Wrestling with Demons_! * The award-winning series returns at 48 pages with a new price$4.99! * New 48 page format! * Eisner and Harvey award winner! * Ricardo Delgado joins _DHP_!

The kingdom of Naamaron is bitterly divided into warring factions, Purifiers and Modifiers, with both sides fearing the Great Vizier''s deadliest assassin, Amala. With a price on her head—and a ghost monkey on her back—the future of both kingdoms may rest in her bloodstained hands! Collects the entire miniseries and Dark Horse Presents stories and includes a never-before-published Amala''s Blade story, an art gallery, and creators'' notes! * Debuted in the award-winning Dark Horse Presents. * Featuring art by Michael Dialynas from Superior Spider-Man Team-Up Special #1. "Swashbuckling fun for the whole family."—Comic Book Resources

Delve into a twisted video game tale with Brendan McCarthy and Darrin Grimwood''s _The Deleted_! Rich Johnston''s _Miss Cranbourne_ returns! Mike Mignola and Mick McMahon reveal the surprise twist in the nuptials when . . . Hellboy gets married! Plus, the long-running _DHP_ serials _Alabaster: Boxcar Tales_ and _Nexus: Into the Past_ reach their thrilling conclusions! And, of course, new installments of _Integer City_, _City of Roses_, _Monstrous_, _Kill Me_,and _Saint George_! "Dark Horse''s prestigious anthology series . . . showcases emerging talent alongside some of the greatest writers, artists and cartoonists comics has to offer, as well as promising new and underground talents."-ComicsAlliance "Seriously, this is comics'' best kept secret trove of great comics."-Comic Book Resources

Master assassin Amala uncovers Prince Markos'' plan to reignite civil war between Modifiers and Purifiers! Can she stem the tides of war? What is the deadly secret her mother carries? And will Amala face her long-lost destiny? "This is female-led swashbuckling fun for the whole family."Comic Book Resources

Master assassin Amala makes a startling discovery about her latest target that will change her life forever! And Amala''s day turns full of surprises when she''s thrown into an abandoned subway to face a Modifier monstrosity! "Tale of a teen assassin, swords, seafaring, steampunk, cyborgs, religious war and a ghost robot pirate monkey. Admit it, you''re intrigued."Newsarama "It scratches my itch for high adventure." Comics Alliance

Master assassin Amala targets the royal figurehead of the low-tech Purifiers. Standing in Amala''s way? Twin blademasters. Annoying ghosts. Hallucinogenic poison. And a secret from Amala''s past too unhinged to be believed . . . even by Amala! Debuted in the award-winning _Dark Horse Presents_. Striking visuals.�Thirteen Minutes

The kingdom of Naamaron is bitterly divided into warring factions: the low- tech Purifiers and the high-tech Modifiers. Both fear the Great Vizier''s deadliest assassin, Amala. But for all her lethal skills, Amala''s drawing too much attention for the Vizier''s taste. So what better way to deal with a troublesome cutthroat than to send her on a suicide mission? * Nonstop, kickass fun! * For fans of _Avatar: The Last Airbender, Trigun,_ and _Naruto_.

A behemoth pirate ship is captained by a pirate with a fat price on his head. And out for that head is Amala, Naamaron''s greatest swordfighter (according to Amala). The odds are against her, but that''s the fun . . . if only the ghosts of Amala''s past would shut up and get out of the way! * A 24-page story, plus a preview of the upcoming series. * From the pages of _Dark Horse Presents._ * Look for the new series coming in April!

In a direct follow-up to the uberpopular _Hellboy in Mexico_, Mike Mignola and Mick McMahon tell another tale set south of the border, in which . . . Hellboy gets married! First of two parts! Gain some insight into the next arc of Matt Kindt''s runaway hit _MIND MGMT_ as we meet . . . the Magician! Bryan J. L. Glass and Victor Santos reveal the brutal new heroine of their new creator-owned series, _Furious_! And Chad Lambert and Christine Larsen give new meaning to the phrase "Kill me!" in the new story of the same name. Plus, new installments of _Integer City, Alabaster, Nexus, Monstrous, City of Roses,_ and _Saint George!_ * Preview the new creator-owned series _Furious_ with an original tale by Bryan J. L. Glass (_Mice Templar_) and Victor Santos (_Polar_, _Mice Templar_)! * Features a new tale from Matt Kindt''s hit _MIND MGMT_! * Hellboy gets married! "Seriously, this is comics'' best kept secret trove of great comics."-Comic Book Resources

Don''t miss the continuing exploits of cunning assassin Amala, Carla Speed McNeil''s _Finder_, Evan Dorkin''s _House of Fun_, and Steve Niles''s _Criminal Macabre._ This issue is also packed with the exciting premiere of Francesco Francavilla''s pulp-noir hero the Black Beetle, the return of John Arcudi''s _The Creep_, and a new story by Andrew Vachss with illustrations by Geof Darrow! And in an exciting feature by Frank Barbiere and Luke Radl, meet the killers known as the White Suits, who have left their bloody fingerprints throughout modern history. When a young girl encounters one of the Suits during a mob deal gone wrong, she is forced to make a decision that will change her life forever_or end it!

Written by ERIK LARSEN, PAUL GRIST, STEVE HORTON and MICHAEL T. GILBERT. Art by ERIK LARSEN, PAUL GRIST, ALAN WEISS and MICHAEL T. GILBERT. Cover by ERIK LARSEN. A NEXT ISSUE PROJECT PUBLICATION THE GOLDEN AGE DAREDEVIL! SILVER STREAK! CAPTAIN BATTLE! THE CLAW! Some of the greatest creations from yesterday brought back to life by some of the greatest creators of today! Back at last! Golden Age greats revived for a modern audience! THE NEXT ISSUE PROJECT is an ongoing series of comics that continues a classic canceled title! All stories are complete, self-contained and cool as all hell! All books are Golden Age sized, but these aren''t simply an homage to Golden Age comics

Combine high-end manga storytelling theory and advice with the tools for digital creation in Manga Studio, guided by expert professional manga-ka. You''ll discover manga storytelling techniques, from speed lines to technology, from toning to big sound effects. Steve Horton and Jeong Mo Yang then show you how best to accomplish these techniques using the leading manga art creation program, Manga Studio EX. Every ounce of theory is backed up with step-by-step manga illustrations and Manga Studio screenshots that show how these illustrations were created. See the techniques in action in The Other Side of the Tracks, a new manga short story in the book centerfold which demonstrates at least one example from every technique described. You can also follow the continuing story as a webmanga available at comicspace.com. And there''s more! The companion CD includes trial version of Manga Studio EX along with high-resolution image files from the book. Smith Micro has also included a coupon for $100 off the full version of Manga Studio EX.

Webcomics 2.0: An Insider''s Guide to Writing, Drawing, and Promoting Your Own Webcomics is your comprehensive guide to webcomics creation, from initial concept to publication, and everything in between. Beginning with a brief introduction to get you familiar with webcomics-a comic book or comic strip that can be found on the internet-you''ll learn about both the creative and the business aspects and come away with the information you need to write, draw, publish, and market your own webcomics. You''ll be introduced to three popular types-humor, adventure, and manga-that incorporate the most common features found in many webcomics. Each example includes a web address so you can view the actual webcomic online, to see how it progresses in real time. And throughout the book you''ll find tips and advice from experienced webcomic artists and writers. After you''ve seen the webcomics in action, you''ll go in-depth with both the written and illustrated elements of story creation, exploring different story structures and approaches as well as storyboarding techniques including drawing, coloring, and lettering. The next step is exploring the available types of online hosting services as well as the benefits of self-publishing versus collectives. You''ll also learn about a variety of low- and no-cost promotional ideas and how you can make money from your published webcomics. Whether you''ve dabbled in webcomic creation before or you''re a novice, Webcomics 2.0: An Insider''s Guide to Writing, Drawing, and Promoting Your Own Webcomics will teach you everything you need to publish your very own webcomics.