(W) Mattel (A) Powerhouse Animation A stunning showcase of art from the hit Netflix show sequel! Time for a REVOLUTION! This exquisitely designed oversized hardcover features art from the second installment of the hit TV show reinventing the classic franchise: Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the development of the show, gain unique access to detailed images of the beloved world and characters of Masters of the Universe, and delve deeper into the heart of the epic battle for Eternia. BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL...Dark Horse Books, Mattel, and Powerhouse Studios present The Art of Masters of the Universe: Revolution!

(W) Mattel, Alex Irvine This beautifully designed volume gives a deep dive into the lore and world of the Mattel hit figure lines, Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse. Explore each figure's background, as well as detailed and wonderfully laid out artwork from the products themselves. Also, the tome will feature new insights from the creators of the figures, written by Alex Irvine (The Comic Book Story of Baseball, Marvel Phase One through Three)!

(W) Square Enix (A) Naoki Ikushima Join the travelers in their journey through Orsterra and discover each of their unique origins. Delve into a fantasy landscape full of amazing creatures and scenery. Ponder the inspired design and artistic passion-all through incredible art from the creation of the critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present The Art of Octopath Traveler, officially published in English for the first time! This localization of original Japanese material features gorgeous concept art and extensive commentary from the games' creative teams. Discover what lies beyond the horizon!

(W) Square Enix (A) Naoki Ikushima Join the travelers in their journey through Orsterra and discover each of their unique origins. Delve into a fantasy landscape full of amazing creatures and scenery. Ponder the inspired design and artistic passion-all through incredible art from the creation of the critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present The Art of Octopath Traveler, officially published in English for the first time! This localization of original Japanese material features gorgeous concept art and extensive commentary from the games' creative teams. Discover what lies beyond the horizon!

(W/A/CA) Blizzard Entertainment When it launched in May 2016, Overwatch took the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game's development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan!

(W/A) Blizzard Entertainment A limited-edition compendium including never-before-seen concept art for new characters-from Doomfist to Echo! This volume showcases new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics. Beyond new content, this all-encompassing guide goes further, expanding on the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more. Introduction text and a sneak peek at Overwatch 2, meticulously crafted with the Overwatch game team, complete this beautiful collection! Created in close collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, who will be offering the standard hardcover edition. o Filled with never-before-seen art, commentary by the game team, and concept art for the newest Overwatch characters!

(W/A/CA) Peter Bergting Award-winning comics artist and illustrator Peter Bergting showcases a body of work nearly thirty years in the making. Bergting's repertoire of fantasy, horror, and scif-fi illustrations include comics, magazines, novels, and games, and he's worked in collaboration with creative giants like Mike Mignola. Explore the dark, mystical, and mysterious work of Peter Bergting, collected for the first time in a gorgeous hardcover volume. o Introduction by award-winning horror writer and longtime collaborator Christopher Golden! o A comprehensive volume of captivating sci-fi, fantasy, and horror artwork, plus sketches and process art.

(W/A) Housemarque A hardcover art book chronicling the development of the dark science-fiction time-looping rouguelike bullet hell adventure shooter! When Selene Vassos crash-lands on a mysterious alien planet while in search of a cryptic signal, she's made to face treacherous landscapes, hostile creatures, and a ceaseless time loop that returns her to the moment of her crash each time she would otherwise have died. This oversized volume collects concept art of the volatile biomes and terrifying enemies, as well as insightful commentary from the game's creative team. Dark Horse Books and Housemarque collaborate to present The Art of Returnal. Journey alongside Selene through a beautiful and dangerous world with art and anecdotes from the developers of the BAFTA-winning game.

(W/A) Housemarque A hardcover art book chronicling the development of the dark science-fiction time-looping rouguelike bullet hell adventure shooter! When Selene Vassos crash-lands on a mysterious alien planet while in search of a cryptic signal, she's made to face treacherous landscapes, hostile creatures, and a ceaseless time loop that returns her to the moment of her crash each time she would otherwise have died. This oversized volume collects concept art of the volatile biomes and terrifying enemies, as well as insightful commentary from the game's creative team. Dark Horse Books and Housemarque collaborate to present The Art of Returnal. Journey alongside Selene through a beautiful and dangerous world with art and anecdotes from the developers of the BAFTA-winning game.

(W) Albro Lundy (A) Justin Roiland This full-color hardcover artbook showcases the third and fourth seasons of the animated science-fiction adventures of everyone's favorite alcoholic scientist and his grandson! Rick and Morty are back, baby! They never even left! Reruns, dog! Streaming! Anyway, grab your portal gun and get back to exploring the creation of this beloved TV series with its comical characters and their interdimensional counterparts, wack-a-doo aliens, and far-out locations. Dark Horse Books and Adult Swim offer another peek beneath the creators' curtain with The Art of Rick and Morty Volume 2. More concept art! More creator commentary! More stuff! o The deluxe edition features: o An acetate sleeve with Rick and Morty's silhouettes o Gilded edges and a ribbon marker o A glow-in-the-dark lithograph print o Replicas of Rick's iconic bumper stickers

(W) Albro Lundy (A) Justin Roiland This full-color hardcover artbook showcases the third and fourth seasons of the animated science-fiction adventures of everyone's favorite alcoholic scientist and his grandson! Rick and Morty are back, baby! They never even left! Reruns, dog! Streaming! Anyway, grab your portal gun and get back to exploring the creation of this beloved TV series with its comical characters and their interdimensional counterparts, wack-a-doo aliens, and far-out locations. Dark Horse Books and Adult Swim offer another peek beneath the creators' curtain with The Art of Rick and Morty Volume 2. More concept art! More creator commentary! More stuff! o The deluxe edition features: o An acetate sleeve with Rick and Morty's silhouettes o Gilded edges and a ribbon marker o A glow-in-the-dark lithograph print o Replicas of Rick's iconic bumper stickers

(W) Facepunch Studios A skillfully designed, full color art book showcasing all the elements and the artistic evolution of the genre defining, survival-shooter game Rust! The Art of Rust illuminates the development and concept art behind the unique survival video game Rust-a game where everything wants you to die-the island's wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Examine the inventive costume designs and unique characters, experience the expansive and harsh environments, and dive into the details of the improvised weapons, base props, and vehicles of Rust.

(W) SNK A glorious hardcover tome collecting concept art and creator commentary from the development of the newest entry in the Samurai Shodown saga. Since 1993, SNK has rocked the fighting-game world with the visceral combat, iconic characters, and dynamic settings of Samurai Shodown! Now, The Art of Samurai Shodown offers unique insights into the making of the long-awaited revival of the classic fighting franchise. This large-format volume contains nearly 700 documents and illustrations that were used to create the blockbuster game, showcasing this latest episode in thrilling hyper-detail! Dark Horse Books and SNK welcome you to explore this beautiful and dangerous world with this striking, in-depth look at the game that embodies the samurai spirit! o All original character designs, weapons, costumes, and backgrounds from Samurai Showdown!

(W) SNK A glorious hardcover tome collecting concept art and creator commentary from the development of the newest entry in the Samurai Shodown saga. Since 1993, SNK has rocked the fighting-game world with the visceral combat, iconic characters, and dynamic settings of Samurai Shodown! Now, The Art of Samurai Shodown offers unique insights into the making of the long-awaited revival of the classic fighting franchise. This large-format volume contains nearly 700 documents and illustrations that were used to create the blockbuster game, showcasing this latest episode in thrilling hyper-detail! Dark Horse Books and SNK welcome you to explore this beautiful and dangerous world with this striking, in-depth look at the game that embodies the samurai spirit! o All original character designs, weapons, costumes, and backgrounds from Samurai Showdown!

(W) Rick Barba (A) Ubisoft An oversize, full color, hardcover cataloging art from the development of Skull and Bones. Experience the journey from outcast to infamous pirate in The Art of Skull and Bones! Explore life on the Indian Ocean with this high-end coffee table book featuring never-before-seen art and discover a world filled with beauty and danger. Dark Horse and Ubisoft invite readers to enter a perilous paradise with The Art of Skull and Bones, a bounty of concept art and creator commentary detailing the perilous adventures that await on the high waters!

(W) Lucasfilm (A) Respawn Entertainment Cal and his friends continue to evade the Empire's clutches in the dark times following Order 66, but just as a hidden hope reveals itself, new dangers emerge and threaten to destroy everything that the young Jedi has fought to preserve. Explore the creation of the newest Star Wars Jedi adventure with a tome that intimately chronicles the game's development-from visionary design to inspirational artwork to stunning final renders. With heroes and villains both familiar and new, breathtaking locales, and incredible ships and weapons, The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a unique look at the inner workings of a galaxy far, far away.

(W) Massive Entertainment Developed by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, Star Wars Outlaws gives players the opportunity to explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new, as Kay Vess-a scoundrel seeking freedom from her past with her companion Nix. As the unlikely heroes embark on a stars-spanning series of high-stakes missions, they constantly risk running afoul of rivaling gangs or falling into the clutches of the evil Galactic Empire. The Art of Star Wars Outlaws explores the creation of this underworld adventure set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi with an expertly designed assembly of thrilling imagery and intimate insights from the game's creators. Now readers can get down and dirty as they acquaint themselves with charming rogues, plunge into alien environments, examine exotic tools and weapons, and see how Kay Vess was made to defy the odds.

(W/A) Usa Nintendo Take a globetrotting journey all over the world-and beyond!-with this companion art book to the hit video game for the Nintendo Switch™ system! In October of 2017, Super Mario Odyssey™ took the gaming world by storm. Now, discover the art and expertise that went into creating one of Nintendo's best-loved games! This full-color hardcover volume clocks in at 368 pages and features concept art, preliminary sketches, and notes from the development team, plus insight into some early ideas that didn't make it into the game itself! Explore the world of Super Mario Odyssey from every angle, including screen shots, marketing material, and more, to fully appreciate this captivating adventure.

(W) Super7 Science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots, and rebellion: these seven elements form the manifesto of pop-culture knowledge, graphics, aesthetics, and DIY energy that is Super7. Join us as we explore each of these obsessions through the creative offerings of one of the premier design houses of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys, and apparel. The Art of Super7 explores the art, design, and packaging of official product collections that include G.I. Joe, Universal Monsters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Thundercats, Transformers, and Peanuts, in addition to music legends Motorhead, Misfits, Beastie Boys, Ghost, O.D.B., as well as Super7's own in-house creations and many, many more. This oversized, 216-page hardcover art book enclosed in a slipcase is a celebration of the youthful obsession, nostalgia, and visual innovation of Super7.

(W) Supercell A first-of-a-kind tome that includes a plethora of art along with commentary showcasing the development of all the Supercell games!! Chronicling each game in release order, this volume is a must-own for any fan of Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, Hay Day, Clash Royale, and Boom Beach. Explore each aspect of these games, from developmental concept pieces to finished, fully rendered environmental shots. This book also gives a one of a kind look into the games that have never been released, as well as commentary from the Supercell team!

(W) Robb Waters When a powerful artificial intelligence named SHODAN is liberated of her ethical constraints, the inhabitants of the Citadel space station are rapidly corrupted into bloodthirsty cyborgs and mutants and placed under her control. It's up to a resourceful rogue hacker to traverse the station level by level, battling the monstrous crew and computer-controlled robots before ultimately facing down with the AI herself! Now fans of the groundbreaking cyber-action shooter can explore the development of the lovingly recreated System Shock in intricate detail-including art of Citadel Station's mysterious interiors, vile enemies, clever props, and much more. Nightdive Studios and Dark Horse Books invite readers to relive the unforgettable experience of the classic game, remade with enormous care for a new generation. Celebrate the return to Citadel Station with The Art of System Shock.

(W) Robb Waters When a powerful artificial intelligence named SHODAN is liberated of her ethical constraints, the inhabitants of the Citadel space station are rapidly corrupted into bloodthirsty cyborgs and mutants and placed under her control. It's up to a resourceful rogue hacker to traverse the station level by level, battling the monstrous crew and computer-controlled robots before ultimately facing down with the AI herself! Now fans of the groundbreaking cyber-action shooter can explore the development of the lovingly recreated System Shock in intricate detail-including art of Citadel Station's mysterious interiors, vile enemies, clever props, and much more. Nightdive Studios and Dark Horse Books invite readers to relive the unforgettable experience of the classic game, remade with enormous care for a new generation. Celebrate the return to Citadel Station with The Art of System Shock.

This oversized, 10" x 14" hardcover edition is a stunning collection of iconic covers and original art from Jack Kirby’s groundbreaking comics run on The Fantastic Four. It features full stories from five issues, reproduced from Marvel’s archival scans, alongside essays and commentary by editor-designers Ian Chalgren and John Lind. Since its debut in 1961, The Fantastic Four has been a cornerstone of the Marvel Age of Comics. The series, co-created by legendary artist Jack “King” Kirby and writer Stan Lee, revolutionized the comic book industry and set the standard for a new brand of super-hero storytelling. Kirby, one of the most influential creators in comic book history, infused the series with his dynamic artwork and unparalleled imagination, cementing its place in comics history. This oversized Bullpen Books edition focuses on Kirby’s lengthy run on The Fantastic Four from 1961 to 1971. It includes complete stories from issues #60, #71, #82, and #83, and the spectacular 48-page Fantastic Four Annual #6. These selections provide a glimpse into the early days of Marvel’s bullpen

Naughty Dog Studios and Dark Horse proudly present the essential companion to The Last of Us, a richly detailed and compelling game set in a postpandemic world where humans have become an endangered species. Featuring concept art, character designs, and astonishing settings and landscapes, The Art of The Last of Us provides a unique look at one of the gaming world's most eagerly anticipated titles.

(W/A) Naughty Dog Studios (CA) Rob Johnson Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II. Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us. oThe limited edition also features an exclusive cover and slipcase, as well as a gallery-quality lithograph!

(W/A) Gearbox A fantastic, full-color, oversized hardcover that chronicles the making of Gearbox's genre-mashing looter shooter! Go beyond the Borderlands with The Art of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands! Embark on a chaotic adventure that reimagines a cast of unforgettable characters as players journey through the Wonderlands. Admire the details of Tiny Tina's tabletop world in this handsome hardcover filled with the unique concept art of the environments, creatures, weapons, and characters we all know and love from the minds behind the Borderlands franchise!

(W/A) Squanch Games Save the universe! Save your dogs! Take your chair to the streets and follow Trover throughout the cosmos as you battle your way through hordes of clones on your quest to stop Glorkon! This freaky and awesome hardcover art book is the perfect companion to Squanch Games's first full length game! Feast your eye holes on page after page of crazy concept art and intimate commentary! AN

(W/A) Squanch Games Save the universe! Save your dogs! Take your chair to the streets and follow Trover throughout the cosmos as you battle your way through hordes of clones on your quest to stop Glorkon! This freaky and awesome hardcover art book is the perfect companion to Squanch Games's first full length game! Feast your eye holes on page after page of crazy concept art and intimate commentary! AN

(W) Chad Corrie From Chad Corrie comes a new YA dystopian fantasy. Annulis is a dying world. Nothing can stop the doom all say is coming. Some simply accept it, embracing the end. Others hold to a better future-a way of escape from the dark days ahead. Sarah and her people sojourn the land, searching for a city none have seen but believe exists as an escape from these troubling times. Elliott follows an army with a mandate calling for the purging of all that would hinder a glorious global rebirth. Both are nearing an ancient city set on its own destruction. Both will be tried behind its walls in ways unimaginable. And both will have to live with the consequences... Sword and flame. Hope and faith. All must follow their own path to the end... as the sparrow flies.

(W) Roye Okupe (A) Samuel Iwunze & Various An afrofuturistic graphic novel that's X-Men meets Attack on Titan from the creators at YouNeek Studios! The Asiri Volume 1 begins an epic science fantasy about an ancient, advanced West African civilization of space explorers that once colonized Mars and strove for galactic stability. Enhanced by an inner power called 'Inkra,' the Asiri can manipulate technology in ways never seen. However, their golden age comes to a devastating halt after a mysterious enemy invades from deep space. Now, a once-thriving civilization is thrust into chaos as loyalty quickly becomes a liability.

(W) Richard Starkings (A/CA) Abigail Jill Harding An action-packed and artistically stunning dark fantasy story from Elephantmen creator, Richard Starkings and breakout talent, Abigail Jill Harding. Ask for Mercy is a World War II fantasy horror story in the tradition of John Carpenter's The Thing and Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. Mercy is snatched from her own place and time to join a team of monster hunters who are actually monsters themselves, and together they have to take on a pantheon of hideous creatures summoned to our world by Nazi evil! Collects Ask for Mercy volume 1 and volume 2.

(W) Richard Starkings (A/CA) Abigail Jill Harding Hiding in the shadows of history, there is an Illuminati-esque cult that has been pulling the strings of every major kaiju encounter. In this issue, their identities are finally revealed. Also revealed for the first time is the story of Smog Monster's earliest encounter with humans, and its first meeting with Godzilla in anci

(W) Jody Houser, Robin Hobb (A) Ryan Kelly, Jodie Bellaire The first installment of Robin Hobb's New York Times bestselling fantasy epic, The Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy), comes to life in comics form! When the illegitimate son of a royal prince is discovered in a poor backwater, the boy's life changes forever. Renamed 'Fitz' by his new caretakers, the boy is plunged into the maze of scheming and intrigue that makes up the courts of the Six Duchies. But unknown to all, a power has awakened in Fitz. Something in his blood is stirring, and if Fitz cannot learn to control it, it may spell doom for all.

(W) Jody Houser, Robin Hobb (A) Ryan Kelly, Jodie Bellaire Tensions rise, and a determined stranger's arrival adds to the uncertainty. When King Shrewd decides that Fitz must learn The Skill, the harsh training of the Skillmaster Galen will bring Fritz to a breaking point. Fitz's journey of resilience and self-doubt takes an emotional toll, while Burrich and Molly offer support. Collects Assassin's Apprentice II #1-6.

(W) Jody Houser; Robin Hobb (A) Ryan Kelly; Jordie Bellaire The third and final chapter of the critically acclaimed comics adaptation of Assassin's Apprentice-book one of the high fantasy epic the Farseer trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb.In the third volume of Assassin's Apprentice, Fitz faces Galen's final test in Skill training. But when tragedy strikes at Buckkeep, he must choose between completing his training or returning home. Fitz grapples with feelings of isolation, Chade returns, and Fitz is set to the task of waiting on a depleted Prince Verity. With the kingdom plagued by Red Ship Raiders and the Six Duchies in turmoil, King Shrewd aims to bring unity to the lands through a royal wedding. Deceptions and misconceptions abound, and Fitz is given an assignment that forces him to decide between his duty, his honor, and his life.Collects Assassin's Apprentice III #1–#6.

(W) Michael Avon Oeming (A) Mirko Colak; Lauren Affe; Jimmy Betancourt Years before the events of Assassin's Creed Mirage, a young Fuladh must return to his homeland to investigate political unrest that could point to a secret Order of the Ancients' stronghold. But in uncovering what's behind the chaos and violence in Adulis, Fuladh and Roshan discover a brutal cult oppressing the local peoples, and set out to defeat it.Fuladh and Roshan, prominent characters from the Assassin's Creed Mirage game, return to Fuladh's homeland of Adulis in North Africa to investigate reports of a possible Order of the Ancients' stronghold. In reality it turns out that a brutal cult has taken over the region under the leadership of a crazed and paranoid leader who worships an elder snake god. He's determined that since the Christian god could not protect their people from war and hardship, they must put their faith in the snake god instead. Fuladh and Roshan partner with some locals to infiltrate the mighty fortress that the cult has taken over to rescue the slaves and end the cult's reign of terror.Co

(W) Alexander Freed (A) Martin Tunica (CA) Rafael Sarmento War is about to break out between the two neighboring realms of Muspelheim and Svartalfheim. Surtr, lord of the Muspels, is gathering his army of fire giants. Determined to prevent such bloodshed, Baldr, son of Odin and god of light, enlists the help of the great trickster god, Loki. Will Loki betray Baldr and the rest of the ?sir? Or will Baldr win the heart of the daughter of the Surtr and forge a lasting peace between the Nine Realms? Collects the three-issue miniseries.

(W) Mathieu Gabella (A) Paolo Traisci After securing his own freedom from a clan of Vikings that kidnapped him, Edward, a scribe and reluctant monk, returns to find his brother missing and strange documents blackened by a language he innately understands. No one knows where these occult-looking symbols came from, but Edward has seen such writings before: in the workshop of an enigmatic wise man among the Vikings who is part of a secret order: Those Unseen. An order that could offer answers to Edward, and guarantee his aspirations of freedom and knowledge. But with that knowledge can he find and rescue his own brother before it's too late?

Fearless Vikings confront their destiny in this glory-seeking prequel to Ubisoft's next hit video game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Norway. Mid-9th Century CE. Eivor, a Viking warrior, observes a village raided by a neighboring kingdom. Bloodshed and mayhem erupt as she seizes the attack in her own favor - but will her victory be a blessing or a curse? Elsewhere in the east, another Viking searches for a different kind of prize, one of crucible steel...

(W) Frank Barbiere, Arris Quinones (A) Ruairi Coleman (CA) Dylan Todd In a world where superheroes are common place, Noah Sans, a young reporter trying to live up to the legacy of his father, investigates a mystery involving missing superheroes that quickly turns into a thrilling conspiracy. A modern superhero story that celebrates the genre and redefines heroes for a new generation. Award-winning writer Frank J. Barbiere, makes his return to creator-owned comics with Astonishing Times. Collects issues #1-#5.