MILWAUKIE, Ore., (Dec. 8, 2016)—Dark Horse and Deep Silver FISHLABS are excited to start their partnership with a coordinated release of the Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore game and the digital comic tie-in Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore: Glowing Embers. Matthew Ritter writes the comic while Agustin Alessio and Gabriel Rearte lend their illustrative skills. Ramon Bunge colors the art and Nate Piekos letters the issue. Anthony Palumbo creates the cover art.

 Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore is the fourth entry in the Galaxy on Fire mobile game franchise. The events of the Glowing Embers comic, which serves as a bridge for fans, take place prior to the conflict of the new game. Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore and Glowing Embers are both set in the Neox Sector, a distant part of the galaxy located far outside the reach of the governing factions where pirates rage and crime lords rule.

 The Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore: Glowing Embers digital comic and the Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore video game will be available on December 8, 2016. The game can be downloaded from the App Store free of charge. The comic is also free on all available platforms.

About Dark Horse
 
 For thirty years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

About Deep Silver FISHLABS 
 Deep Silver FISHLABS is Koch Media’s mobile unit operating under the premium publishing label of Deep Silver. Having spearheaded 3D mobile gaming for more than a decade, the Hamburg-based studio has assembled an award-winning portfolio of international top titles such as the acclaimed Galaxy on Fire saga. In addition to developing their own IPs in-house, the 92-strong team of Deep Silver FISHLABS also provides comprehensive publishing services for co-operant independent developers from all over the world. To date, the games of Deep Silver FISHLABS have generated a total of 120+ million downloads.

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 MILWAUKIE, Ore., (Dec. 7, 2016)—The third issue of World of Tanks: Roll Out is available in comic book shops across North America, Australia, and Europe as of today. Digital editions of the issue can also be purchased directly from Dark Horse Digital.

 Wargaming’s tale of tank combat after the invasion of Normandy continues in Issue 3's “Kindergarten." The intrepid crew of British tankers gets a brief respite from the mayhem of battle to regroup and plan their next move. Their peace will be short-lived, as danger lurks around the corner. The German tankers trying to stop them also face new challenges as they clash with their superiors, especially after a horrific discovery that further stokes the fires of conflict.

 Exclusively in printed copies of issue 3 and exclusive to World of Tanks on consoles, is a code for the special Open Fire Bundle. This bundle loaded with Premium Account time, in-game items and a console specific T1E6 tank, garage slots, fully trained crews and more!

About Dark Horse
 
 For thirty years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored warfare World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and naval action World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, Wargaming has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 PCs. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2016, Wargaming released World of Tanks for Sony’s PlayStation®4, continuing its console campaign.

 Official website: • www.wargaming.com

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Hand of the Queen Pin Added to Popular “Game of Thrones®” Product Line

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, Ore., (Dec. 6, 2016)—Dark Horse and HBO Global Licensing are proud to honor Game of Thrones fans with the newest addition to the partnership’s line of popular collectibles: the Hand of the Queen Pin. After the Second Siege of Meereen, Daenerys Targaryen names Tyrion Lannister as her official Hand of the Queen to honor his loyalty and governance of Meereen during her absence. Daenerys presents Tyrion with a replica of the Hand brooch.

Dark Horse has crafted a replica of the original prop from Game of Thrones. The Hand of the Queen Pin is beautifully constructed with zinc alloy. The pin is three inches long.

 The Hand of the Queen Pin goes on sale December 28, 2016, at a price of $12.99.

About Dark Horse

 For thirty years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

About HBO Global Licensing 
HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's award-winning programming. With products created around hit series like Game of Thrones® and Silicon Valley® as well as classic series like The Sopranos®, Sex and the City®, True Blood® and Entourage, items include fashion apparel, figures, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, prop and costume replicas, games, books, and beverages, as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Global Licensing products are also sold internationally across Europe (www.hboshopeu.com), Asia and Australia.

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Dark Horse Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Exclusives

GAME OF THRONES, HELLBOY IN HELL, AND MORE EXCLUSIVES AVAILABLE AT BOOTH #2615 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is proud to announce its selection of exclusive merchandise for San Diego Comic-Con International 2016! From the anticipated Game of Thrones Night King bust to variant covers by some of the most talented artists in the comics industry, Dark Horse has fans covered! All exclusive merchandise will be available at the Dark Horse booth (#2615) for all of SDCC 2016. Please note that there will be a fixed number of exclusives set aside for each day of the convention. Check out the full roster of Dark Horse SDCC 2016 exclusives, along with quantity and price, below! ###

Hellboy in Hell Volume 2: The Death Card SDCC Exclusive Hardcover

$40 Limited Edition of 1,400 2 per person per day

Black Hammer #1 Convention Exclusive Variant

$5.00 Limited Edition of 500 5 per person per day

Conan the Slayer #1 SDCC Wraparound Variant

$5.00 Limited Edition of 500 5 per person per day

B.P.R.D. Zippo Lighter

$40.00 Zippo brand lighter with the B.P.R.D. logo printed on the front. Limited edition of 500 5 per person per day

B.P.R.D. Flask

$35.00 6 oz. brushed finish flask with the B.P.R.D. logo printed on the front. Hand-numbered label on each box. Limited Edition of 275 5 per person per day

Game of Thrones The Night King Bust Silver Edition

$150.00 8.5” silver bust. Limited Edition of 200 1 per person per day

Halo Covenant Banshee Ship Replica Gold Edition

$50.00 5” gold ship replica.  Halo 5: Guardians REQ Pack Download card included with every purchase. Limited edition of 300 1 per person per day

Snoopy Qee Mystery Figure Gold Edition

$8.00 3” gold Snoopy Qee figure. Limited edition of 550 2 per person per day

Frank Frazetta 'The Destroyer' Lithograph

$100.00 16” x 20” lithograph. Officially approved by the Frazetta Estate. Signed and numbered by Frank Frazetta, Jr. Limited Edition of 100 1 per person per day

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Dark Horse Comics 2016 Eisner Nominees Announced!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR— The nominations are in for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards 2016!

Dark Horse Comics has 12 nominations (6 shared) in 9 categories.

The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, reflect the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novels.

Named for acclaimed comics creator Will Eisner, the awards are in their twenty-eigth year of highlighting the best publications and creators in comics and graphic novels.
DARK HORSE EISNER AWARD NOMINEES 2016

Best Limited Series:
Lady Killer, by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich

Best New Series:
Harrow County, by Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook

Best Graphic Album-New:
Nanjing: The Burning City, by Ethan Young

Best Adaptation from Another Medium:
Two Brothers, by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá

Best Archival Collection/Project-Comic Books:
P. Craig Russell’s Murder Mystery and Other Stories Gallery Edition, edited by Daniel Chabon

Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team:
Joëlle Jones, Lady Killer

Best Cover Artist:
Rafael Albuquerque, Ei8ht
Joëlle Jones, Lady Killer

Best Coloring:
Laura Allred, Lady Killer
Jordie Bellaire, The Massive
Dave Stewart, Abe Sapien, BPRD Hell on Earth, Fight Club 2, Frankenstein Underground, Hellboy in Hell, Hellboy and the BPRD

Best Lettering:
Steve Dutro, Blood-C, Midnight Society, Plants vs Zombies

Congratulations to all the Eisner nominees for 2016!

Voting for the awards is held online. All professionals in the comic book industry are eligible to vote. The ballot will be available at EisnerVote.com. The results in all categories will be announced in a gala awards ceremony on the evening of Friday, July 22, at Comic-Con International.

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About Dark Horse
For 30 years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

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WIN A TRIP TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON!

Help Dark Horse Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary by taking a Short Survey & You Could Be the Big Winner!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Have you ever wanted to attend the greatest pop culture event in the world? Well, Dark Horse Comics is now giving you the chance to party in style at San Diego Comic-Con! To celebrate Dark Horse Comics’ thirtieth anniversary, we are offering a trip to San Diego Comic-Con that includes: • Two (2) four-day passes (July 21–24) • VIP access to Dark Horse events and activities • VIP wristbands for all ticketed Dark Horse booth signings • Hotel room for four days and three nights • Round-trip travel for two to San Diego, California • $300 spending money • One (1) Dark Horse Comic-Con exclusive of your choice And what do you have to do to win all this, you ask? Simple: take a five-minute survey about your interests in comics and pop culture! That’s it! There’s nothing to buy! To the many fans and readers who have been with us over our thirty years in business, we want to give something back to all those who have supported us along the way. And what’s a better way to say thank you than an all expense paid trip to San Diego Comic-Con? So come help Dark Horse Comics ring in thirty years by taking our quick survey and letting us know a little bit more yourself and you may be heading to Comic-Con International this July! The sweepstakes opens on April 4, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. (PT) and closes on May 30, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. (PT). Winner will be announced June 3, 2016. All official rules, regulations, and details are available online. ### About Dark Horse For 30 years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

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Tyler Lives! 'Fight Club 2' Scratch-and-Sniff Bookmark Contest Revival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Milwaukie, OR - Dark Horse Comics has provided 10,000 scratch-and-sniff bookmarks, numbered to correspond to clues in the final issues of Fight Club 2, to select comic shops around the United States!

The scratch-and-sniff bookmarks were produced by Chuck Palahniuk as a special thank-you for the strong support comic shop retailers have shown for Fight Club 2. Retailers are encouraged to reward their loyal customers, especially those reading the corresponding issue, with this special giveaway item.

Each of the numbered scents is representative of a smell from a specific panel in each of the final five issues of Fight Club 2. Fans can visit JoinProjectMayhem.com and try to correctly identify all five scents for a chance to win special prizes for themselves and for their store.

One grand-prize winner will be chosen at random (along with the retailer of their choice) to receive an exclusive Fight Club 2 prize pack that includes a subscription to the series, promo items, and more! Additionally, ten runners-up will receive a copy of the Fight Club 2 hardcover signed by Chuck Palahniuk (as will their retailer of choice).

Dark Horse Comics announced the first round of the scratch-and-sniff bookmark contest at San Diego Comic Con International 2015, in support of the acclaimed Fight Club 2 series, which is written by Chuck Palahniuk, illustrated by Cameron Stewart and colored by Dave Stewart, with covers by David Mack.

Dark Horse will also be making a handful of bookmarks available to Diamond registered retailers who simply need to email Bookmark@DarkHorse.com with their name, store name, and Diamond account number to be entered into the contest. Winners will be selected at random and will be notified by Friday, April 15, 2016.

For more details on Fight Club 2 scratch-and-sniff bookmark contest, to enter the contest, or to find a comics retailer who has been sent bookmarks by Dark Horse, please visit http://joinProjectMayhem.com/Contest/.

About Dark Horse
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

FIGHT CLUB 2 #6 | On Sale Now

FIGHT CLUB 2 #7 | On Sale Now

FIGHT CLUB 2 #8 | On Sale Now

FIGHT CLUB 2 #9 | February 24, 2016

FIGHT CLUB 2 #10 | March 24, 2016

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The prequel story to the entire Blood-C series! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—In spring 2016, Dark Horse Comics will deliver the first volume in the prequel to the Blood-C saga from CLAMP, Production I.G, and artist Ryo Haduki: Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight! Paying homage to the previous Blood series—but telling a wholly new story—Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight is the prequel readers have been waiting for. In occupied Japan in 1946, an American military investigator is sent to Yokohama Base to research a number of bizarre deaths. His encounters with a mysterious, sword-wielding stranger and a series of supernatural events lead him to believe that the murderer isn’t human. Something more sinister lurks within the shadows! Dark Horse has sold over 70,000 copies of Blood+, a series perfect for fans of horror, suspense, and mystery. CLAMP’s contribution to the Blood-C saga continues with Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight, based on CLAMP’s original story line and character designs. Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight Volume 1 is in stores May 11, 2016. Preorder your copy today at your local comic shop or through these fine retailers: Amazon Barnes and Noble IndieBound Praise for Blood-C: “This is definitely one of the Blood spin-offs you need to check out.”—Birth of a New Witch “Blood-C draws you in slowly and creates a story that will bring you back for more. Strange happenings and mysterious behavior indicate that something wrong is going on.”—Talking Comics ### About CLAMP CLAMP takes its name from the farmer's term for a heap of potatoes, reflecting their origin as a self-publishing collective of fanzine artists. CLAMP went pro in 1989, and by 1993 there remained four core members: Nanase Ohkawa (main writer), Mokona (chief character designer), and Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (artists)--but like a band on different songs, the four often shift their roles depending upon the particular work. CLAMP's early shojo works such as Cardcaptor Sakura and Magic Knight Rayearth attracted the same audience as Sailor Moon, whereas 2001's hit Chobits confirmed their crossover success with male readers as well. More than a dozen of CLAMP's works have been adapted to anime, and collectively their manga have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. The authors live in Tokyo, Japan. About Dark Horse Comics Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, andAvatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

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