Daniel Torres has won international acclaim and thousands of fans with his futuristic tales of intergalactic ladies' man Rocco Vargas. Vargas isn't just another suave sweet-talker -- he's a cosmic, crime-fighting Casanova, an enigmatic Everyman, a noire-ish novelist that everyone -- female and foe alike -- would love to get their hands on.

Originally serialized in Spain and throughout Europe, Rocco Vargas has gained popularity for its stunning artwork and out-of-this-world stories. Now by special arrangement with Barcelona-based Norma Editorial, Dark Horse Comics is publishing a new, hardcover collection of some of Torres' hottest Rocco Vargas stories.

"The sophistication of Torres' story and art is still to be discovered by most Americans," noted Spanish publisher (Norma Editorial) and agent Rafa Martinez, "and I envy them the thrill of that discovery."

"I echo that feeling," Dark Horse project manager David Scroggy remarked. "We got to know Daniel last summer when Dark Horse hosted a group of international artists and publishers to their first U.S. baseball game at last year's Comic-Con International in San Diego. As we chatted between innings, we discovered a man with a unique viewpoint and a witty sense of humor. This comes across strongly in Rocco Vargas."

The new, hardcover edition of Rocco Vargas features four stories, "Triton," "The Mystery of Whisper," "Saxxon," and "The Far Star," as well as 40 additional pages of new illustrations and roughs in color. This 240-page, full-color volume is available January 21 for $29.95 at comic and book stores everywhere.