Dark Horse Presents (1986) comic books

Cover by Mike Mignola. Legend creator Mike Mignola takes us on a rollercoaster ride of supernatural mayhem in "Hellboy: The Wolves of St. August," part one of a terrifying new four-part adventure. Somewhere in darkest Europe, one hundred thirty-seven people lost their lives, each cruelly torn to pieces -- all in one night. Only Hellboy could investigate such an atrocity and only in the pages of Dark Horse Presents! Once again, Gary Davis brings us a tale of jealousy, greed, love, and despair in a new "Paleolove." Daishon has located a kind village that takes him and the baby in, but at what cost to him, the child, or the village? The cryptic Nanny Katie has never aged during her time on this earth. One man discovers why, but the knowledge comes too late to do him any good. Don't miss "Sir John's Passing," by the same creators who brought you "An Edwardian Nursery." B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Mike Mignola. Legend creator Mike Mignola continues his thrilling tale of supernatural mayhem in "Hellboy: The Wolves of St. August," part 2. Hellboy discovers the tragic secret buried deep beneath an ancient family chapel, but he may be too late to prevent another disaster of grisly proportions! Meet Jeff Baden, a tortured soul cast off from the secret labs of the Mono Corp, who possesses a horrifying power that could destroy all of civilization. Don't miss the premiere of "Baden," in Dark Horse Presents. Also, the new village welcomes Daishon and the baby with open arms, but there are some who welcome him even more. In this month's installment of "Paleolove," a midnight visitor brings Daishon the promise of love, but a dark man whose heart is filled with revenge brings him only the promise of blood. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Mike Mignola. Legend creator Mike Mignola continues his weird tale of the supernatural in "Hellboy: The Wolves of St. August," part 3. After discovering a tragic secret buried deep beneath an ancient family chapel, can Hellboy save everyone from their horrible consequences? Jeff Baden is a tortured soul cast off from the secret labs of the Mono Corp who possesses a horrifying power that could destroy all of civilization. Be here for the second installment of "Baden," in Dark Horse Presents. Also, the conclusion to Gary Davis' exquisite tale of "Paleolove." Cover art by Mike Mignola. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Mike Mignola. Legend creator Mike Mignola brings his weird tale of the supernatural to a shocking conclusion in part 4 of "Hellboy: The Wolves of St. August," as Hellboy attempts to save everyone from the terrible consequences of a family secret that should never have been kept! Robbie Morrison and Frank Quitely begin their first installment of "Blackheart," a tale of mercy, magic, music, mobsters, and murder in Mississippi. Blackheart is on the path of retribution for the racial crimes he witnessed and that now haunt his memories. Also, will Jeff Baden destroy all of civilization? Will anyone from Mono Corp care? Be here for Jim Alexander and Robert McCallum's final installment of "Baden," in Dark Horse Presents. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Part 0 of 5 - Wraparound cover by Mike Allred. NOTE: There are 6 different versions of #100. They are numbered from 0 to 5 and are all different stories. The numbers are represented by the letter at the end of the issue number. This is #0 of 5. Supplement to Hero Illustrated. 2-page Eno and Plum tale (a Cud exclusive!) by Terry LaBan; Concrete: The Artistic Impulse excerpt by Paul Chadwick (continued in Dark Horse Presents (1986) #100D); Fat Dog Mendoza: The Secret Life of Leftovers excerpt by Scott Musrove (continued in Dark Horse Presents (1986) #100C); 2-page Pistachio tale (a THB exclusive!) by Paul Pope; Bird Dog excerpt by Ed Brubaker & Pat McEown (continued in Dark Horse Presents (1986) #100E); The Ninth Gland excerpt by Renee French (continued in Dark Horse Presents (1986) #100B); interview with DHP editor Bob Schreck; Hellboy: The Chained Coffin excerpt by Mike Mignola (continued in Dark Horse Presents (1986) #100C). B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Part 2 of 5 - Cover by Bernie Wrightson. NOTE: There are 6 different versions of #100. They are numbered from 0 to 5 and are all different stories. The numbers are represented by the letter at the end of the issue number. Hellboy's origin is revealed in this new 10-page tale titled "The Chained Coffin," written and illustrated by Mike Mignola! Meet the Mom and Dad of the world's greatest paranormal investigator! Bitchy Bitch stomps through a 6-page story by Roberta Gregory. There's an all-new 8-page tale titled "Yes," by comics' hottest newcomer Paul Pope (THB). Fat Dog Mendoza is featured in "The Secret Life of Leftovers" by Scott Musgrove. Jack Pollock cooks up a1-page appetizer starring Devil Chef. And there's a 3-page Alec story by Eddie Campbell. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Mike Mignola. Mike Mignola's Hellboy brought major attention to DHP twenty issues ago; now his latest creation is sure to do the same! Mignola and Sam and Max creator Steve Purcell have come together to introduce a waiting world to "Rusty Razorclam, President of Neptune!" The horrorist and humorist reminisce about Rusty's days as a space cadet at the Academy, a time when one of his genetic experiments got way out of hand. And this terrific lead-in starts off a killer line-up, including two new serials: Jack Pollock's "Devil Chef" and Renée French's "The Ninth Gland." But the fun doesn't end there! Rick Geary was doing "alternative" work before the word was coined -- so his "Fashions in Humiliation and Debasement" is right at home with this creative crowd! And last, but certainly not least, Paul Pope delivers another chapter in his gritty 12-part tale of urban sleeze and thievery, "The One Trick Rip-Off." Cover by Mike Mignola. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Adam Warren and Dave Cooper. Adam Warren, fresh off Gen 13, returns to the characters that made him famous -- The Dirty Pair! Kei and Yuri are sent to rescue a political prisoner, and massive explosions are inevitable! Dave Cooper (Hellboy Jr.) wraps up "Dan & Larry" with an extra long chapter. Also, in Ed Brubaker (Detour) and Jason Lutes' (Berlin, Jar of Fools) "The Fall," Kurt gets deeper into the mystery of the buried purse he found -- and it leads to murder! A flip-book featuring covers by both Dave Cooper and Adam Warren. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

By Mike Mignola, Jason Armstrong, and others; cover by Mignola Hellboy is off to England to slay a dragon. Right. If it were only that easy... Plus: the moon turns red! A giant meteor is on a collision course with Earth! An alien monster rampages through Neutron City! Only the atomic might of Doc Thunder can save us! On sale February 16 b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.