From Christmas-themed narratives to sci-fi action adventures, Dark Horse Comics has a terrific range of recent graphic novel releases that make splendid gifts. If that doesn’t tickle a relative’s (or friend’s) fancy, there are also art books and adaptations of popular IPs—animated or otherwise—that may do the trick just as well. What I offer here are my top picks. The links go to Amazon USA for easy purchase.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
Team Avatar Treasury TPB
Original Publication Date: November 11, 2025
This treasury collects three recently released character-focused adventures—Katara and the Pirate’s Silver, Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy, and Suki Alone—into one unified volume.
Each story offers a thoughtful continuation of these characters as they grow, reflect, and refine what shapes their resolve. While not connected to the upcoming animated films, everything here is fully approved by Avatar Studios. With the cinematic continuation arriving January 30, 2026, this collection is a perfect warm-up.
Christmas 365 TPB
Original Publication Date: October 14, 2025
This anthology celebrates holiday storytelling with a tongue-in-cheek twist, collecting seasonal shorts that bounce between heartwarming, quirky, and humorous.
It maintains that fireside feel while offering enough variety to keep readers turning pages. It’s a fun, unexpected entry in the publisher’s 2025 lineup.
EC Archives: The Complete Moon Girl HC
Original Publication Date: September 9, 2025
This hardcover restores every Moon Girl adventure from EC’s early era, presented with meticulous archival care.
Readers get a fascinating window into Golden Age superhero storytelling, blending pulp, romance, and early proto-feminist touches. Moon Girl is somewhat akin to Wonder Woman—but instead of an island paradise, she hails from Samarkand. It’s a terrific historical piece that brings forgotten classics back into the spotlight.
Groo: Minstrel Melodies TPB
Original Publication Date: April 22, 2025
Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier return with another riotous Groo adventure, complete with satire, music, and a dash of mayhem. The minstrel’s songs weave through the narrative as Groo barrels from mishap to mishap with his trademark blend of charm and catastrophe. A cheerful, slapstick delight that fits the season’s spirit—even if it’s not exactly a holiday tale.
H.P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow Out of Time TPB
Original Publication Date: December 23, 2025
Winter is the perfect season for Gou Tanabe’s chilling adaptation of one of Lovecraft’s strangest tales. Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee claims his mind was displaced by an alien intelligence, and where he truly travelled is a cosmic nightmare no hitchhiker would ever want to experience. The dread lies in discovering he wasn’t alone, and Tanabe brings that revelation vividly to life. This release is essential for fans of the Cthulhu Mythos.
Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective HC
Original Publication Date: March 18, 2025
This anniversary volume celebrates three decades of one of PC gaming’s most beloved fantasy-strategy franchises. Filled with concept art, maps, commentary, and behind-the-scenes lore, it offers a deep dive into the world of Enroth and beyond. It’s as much an art book as a historical chronicle, perfect for fans who played the classic titles throughout the 90s and 2000s.
Lone Wolf & Cub Deluxe Edition Vol 1
Original Publication Date: December 9, 2025
Created by the genre-defining team of Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, this series will certainly satisfy samurai enthusiasts. These oversized editions reveal every brush stroke, drawing readers deeper into Ogami Itto’s tragic, bloody journey. With his wife murdered and his young son at his side, Ogami walks the ronin’s road toward a single destination—vengeance.
The Art of Star Wars Outlaws HC
Original Publication Date: August 19, 2025
This definitive art book explores the design vision behind Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws. Character art, vehicles, landscapes, and development commentary illustrate how the first open-world Star Wars game evolved from concept to final form. It’s a rich feast for fans of gaming and cinematic design.
The Art of Super7 HC
Original Publication Date: July 22, 2025
Dark Horse chronicles Super7’s rise from punk-culture zine to collectible-toy powerhouse in this vibrant retrospective. The book highlights design work on ReAction Figures, Ultimates, kaiju homages, and a range of pop-culture revivals. It’s a heartfelt tribute to toy culture and the fans who keep it alive.
The Ghost Compendium Volume 1
Original Publication Date: May 27, 2025
Elisa Cameron—better known as Ghost—has spent decades seeking answers after being erased and rebuilt into a deadly operative. Her long, winding journey across multiple series is finally collected in this massive compendium. For newcomers, it’s a perfect entry point; for longtime fans, it’s a celebration of one of Dark Horse’s most enduring characters.
This volume compiles Comics Greatest World: Arcadia Week 3: Ghost, Ghost Special #1–3, Ghost (series one) #1–36, and more, featuring contributions from Eric Luke, Adam Hughes, Terry Dodson, Ivan Reis, Jason Pearson, John Cassaday, Randy Emberlin, and Tony Harris.
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