Dark Horse Comics hit New York Comic Con with magic, mystery, a toy icon turned comic star, and multiple announcements for their manga line.

Dark Horse Books and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast partner on the Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun. The story is set on Athas, a wasteland of psionic magic and dangerous survivors. The standalone graphic novel trilogy is written by Dan Abnett (Warhammer 40,000), illustrated by Nil Vendrell (The Witcher), and colored by Mattia Iacono (Werewolf by Night). The series features covers by Jeff Stokely.

“Generosity can get you killed in a place like this. But that won’t stop Tikat, a lethal Thri-kreen gladiator, from fighting for the ones he loves. So, when Tikat’s friend Wik is targeted by a powerful psionic enemy, Tikat volunteers himself as bodyguard,” per the description. “What follows is a brutal battle for survival as Tikat, his cannibal companion Kvora, and the rest of their reluctant party members fight to escape the city of Tyr. As the team rends their way through hordes of bloodthirsty minions, they also hunt for the identity of their faceless enemy. Can Tikat and his comrades unmask their true foe before being butchered by a thrall?”

Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun arrives on April 20, 2027.

Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast also announced a Baldur’s Gate 3 ongoing series. The first six-issue arc follows Astarion Ancunín on the hunt for a killer in Waterdeep. It will be written by Alyssa Wong (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra), with art by Vincenzo Carratù (Hulk: Smash Everything), Elisabetta D’Amico (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – The Bad Batch), and Valentina Taddeo (Werewolf by Night). Five covers are provided by Gerald Parel, Scott Fischer, Angela Wu, and Tyler Walpole.

“Astarion Ancunín is enjoying his freedom after escaping the clutches of Cazador Szarr. But when Waterdeep is rocked by a spree of gruesome ritual murders, Astarion must hunt down the killer before he becomes their next victim!” according to the description.

Future arcs will star Karlach, Wyll, Shadowheart, Gale, Lae’zel, and other characters from the roleplaying game. The next 12 issues take Karlach in the Nine Hells in a story by Becky Cloonan (Somna) with art by Francesco Scimonelli (Dick Tracy). Baldur’s Gate III #1 arrives in comic shops on February 24.

Barbie is back in comics for a trip through time in Barbie: Together in Time #1. The book is written by Ben Kahn (Renegade Rule), with art by Natalie Nardozza and colors by Heather Breckel.

“When Barbie and Ken surprise Barbie at her science internship, they’re not expecting the brush-off they receive. Hurt, Ken wanders into a supercollider test run – and disappears! With the help of their mentor Dr. von Science, Barbie and Barbie must follow Ken’s time energy to different places and eras to collect it and restore their friend to the present. But accessing the time energy won’t be simple!” the synopsis reads.

The first issue debuts on February 10.

Dark Horse also presented three new titles that are entering their manga library. H.P. Lovecraft’s The Outsider and Other Early Adaptations by Gou Tanabe (At the Mountains of Madness).

“Alone in a decaying castle, with no memory of its origins and no knowledge of the world beyond its crumbling stone walls, a solitary being longs for connection. Driven by an unshakable desire to see the outside world, it escapes the darkness of its prison only to discover a reality more terrifying than the isolation he left behind,” the synopsis reads.

Martial War is co-created by Hiroyuki Takei, Will Carter, and Aidan White; with art assistance by Jet Kusamura, cover by Takei, and it is translated by Roy Mashima and Ryan Sinoyama.

“When Trash was just a helpless kid, he witnessed the incredible power of ninja at war. Now, in a country piecing itself back together, ninja no longer fight on the streets – but in a special arena known as the Octagon. Although ninja are now disgraced, they are the only ones with the power to wield the mighty Tatara stones. The Octagon is about to be shaken up when Trash crashes the tournament, ready to fight his way to the top. Will he be able to wield a Tatara stone, or will its corrosive aura kill him before he can throw a single punch?” the description states.

Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei is written by K. Perkins and Mike Johnson with art by Aviv Or, and colors by Valentina Bianconi. It features a cover by David Mack with variant covers by Ito and Angela Wu.

“When both her gender and her mixed race are revealed to the samurai Daisuke, a cruel client of the Swordmaker, young Mizu is forced to confront her vulnerability. She escapes to the woods but finds little safety there, fighting and fleeing as Daisuke pursues her. Lost and hunted, confused and ashamed, Mizu stumbles upon Sachiko, a wronged housemaid who sympathizes with Mizu’s plight. Can both put aside their fears and suspicions long enough to help each other?” per the synopsis.