Criminal Macabre
The story centers around a supernatural detective who doubles as hitman, taking out all the vampires, ghosts and other unsavory monsters who live among humans, hiding in the shadows by day and emerging at night.
Review: ‘Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night: Final Night’ #4
For the past 4 months, both “Criminal Macabre” and “30 Days of Night” fandoms have been on the edge of their seats, wondering which of the two critically acclaimed horror titles would be coming to an end. For better or worse, Steve Niles’ knack for building suspenseful series’ with unpredictable storylines has made the wait all the more excruciating; but with the release of Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night: Final Night #4, the answer is finally revealed as Cal and Eben face off in a massive ghouls vs. vampires battle of epic proportions. READ MORE
Review: ‘Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night: Final Night’ #3
As the epic crossover of two horror comics continues, Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night: Final Night #3 adds to the excitement with a major twist. Writer Steve Niles hits his readers with a surprise they won’t see coming. With such great visuals, there is no shying away from the blood and guts. READ MORE
Review: ‘Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night: Final Night’ #2
With tons of blood-splattering action, Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night: Final Night #2 kicks up the excitement, boasting a great crossover of two horror titles. One of these two franchises won’t make it out alive from the war between vampires and humans. From the looks of it, we’ll be kept guessing who will be left standing in the end. READ MORE
Review: ‘Criminal Macabre: Final Night – The 30 Days of Night Crossover’ #1
The threat of an upcoming war between vampires and humans is more real than ever in Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night: Final Night #1. With an impending sense of danger, one of these two franchises won’t make it out of this war. Issue #1 of the epic crossover offers a promising beginning of the end. READ MORE
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[Exclusive] Dark Horse Horror Spring Solicitations And Cover Reveals!
We’ve got another wicked exclusive look at the Dark Horse horror lineup for March and May of 2013. This Spring brings the concluding issues of Colder and Criminal Macabre: Final Night – 20 Days of Night Crossover. Also ripping in this Spring are To Hell Your Ride #4, Criminal Macabre: No Peace For Dead Men TP, and Tom DeHave’s Freaks’ Amour. This batch has some particularly spectacular covers (including one from Charles Burns), so check it all out after the jump. READ MORE
Review: ‘Criminal Macabre: The Iron Spirit’ HC
“Crime and Terror” collaborators, Steve Niles and Scott Morse, team up once again to craft a new paranormal adventure for Criminal Macabre that’s sure to please both current fans, and new readers of the series. Our favourite antihero, the benevolent pill-popping Detective Cal McDonald, who recently joined the world of the undead, is back in “The Iron Spirit”. A story which centres around retired Air Force Captain Richard Clayton, who seeks Cal’s help in dealing with the spirits of four US soldiers haunting a top secret research facility in L.A. It’s a strange story of death, the undead, and all the responsibilities surrounding both sides. READ MORE
5 Reasons You Should Be Reading ’30 Days Of Night: Ongoing’
IDW has taken the “30 Days of Night” story to the next level over the past year, making it a full ongoing series. With new of the “Criminal Macabre” crossover event coming this winter, it’s about time you got caught up with Eben and the rest of the blood suckers. While volume 1 of the “30 Days of Night” ongoing received many mixed reviews, it doesn’t set the tone for all facets of the story line. Niles and Mitten quickly turned that around with volume 2, which is a worthy addition to the paramount “30 Days of Night” series. I present to you 5 reasons why it’s worth shelling out the coin for this book. READ MORE
10 Comics To Feast On: September 12 2012
As we get closer October, comic publishers will be releasing more horror titles to keep you little freaks satisfied before the Halloween season. This week looks to be the tip of that iceberg with John Arcudi’s The Creep #1, the collected edition of Steve Niles’ Criminal Macabre: The Iron Spirit, issue #3 of Hoax Hunters, and plenty more.
With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE
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[Exclusive] Preview: ‘Criminal Macabre: Final Night – The 30 Days of Night Crossover’ #1
Yesterday we premiered various covers from Dark Horse’ horror lineup. Now we are pleased to present you with an exclusive first look at the epic Criminal Macabre / 30 Days Of Night Crossover event “Final Night”. This is not your typical series crossover, this is a full-on publisher crossover! Dark Horse and IDW unite to combine the works of horror author extraordinaire, Steve Niles.
“Final Night” sees the hero of “Criminal Macabre”, Cal McDonald, come face to face with Eben Olemaun, the ex-sheriff vampire of “30 Days of Night”. Niles said about the event, “Only one franchise is going to survive this series, and I give you my word on that. It’s not one of these ‘Batman dies’ things — one of these series is going to be destroyed.” Joining Niles is Christopher Mitten on art duties, and Justin Erikson from Phantom City Creative on cover art. The story will run over the course of four issues, the first of which is set for release on December 12th, 2012. Check out the preview for “Criminal Macabre: Final Night – The 30 Days of Night Crossover” #1 below! READ MORE
[SDCC]: Dark Horse Brings On ‘Criminal Macabre’/’30 Days Of Night’ Crossover
Dark Horse is bringing together horror legend Steve Niles’ two most popular series “Criminal Macabre” and “30 Days Of Night” for an epic horror crossover titled Criminal Macabre: Final Night. The cynical Cal McDonald will come face to face with Eben, for a final showdown. Although “30 Days” is published under IDW, the Alaskan vampires are coming into the Dark Horse universe for the first time. You can check out the first teaser below that showcases the famous vamps surrounding the federal agent. READ MORE
[Review] Criminal Macabre Omnibus: Volume 2
The mayhem continues in the imaginative mind of Steve Niles, and once again, it does not cease to amaze. In volume 2 of Criminal Macabre Omnibus, heroic douche-waffle Cal McDonald’s adventures with the bizarre continue, with his ghoulish comrade, Mo’ Lock, a safe distance behind. Omnibus is a trade novel that gathers Criminal Macabre Volumes 4-6, the one-shot Feat of Clay, “The Creepy Tree” and “The Trouble with Brains” (originally featured on MySpace Dark Horse Presents), and “Hairball” from Dark Horse Presents, which is, according to DarkHorse.com, “In color for the first time!” Read on for the skinny…
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OMFG Of The Day: A Star Studded Line-Up Of Titles Makes Up ‘Dark Horse Presents’ Issue #4!
At the end of 2011 it might be fair to say that there isn’t any other publisher who will have done more to put themselves ahead of the game and take themselves to the next level than Dark Horse Comics. The publisher has made great strides these past few months, and we are now only halfway through the year. With a rejuvenated relationship with superstar Joss Whedon (“BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER”, “ANGEL”), the return of “CRIMINAL MACABRE” and “THE GOON”, and a new movie deal for Evan Dorkin’s “BEASTS OF BURDEN”, things couldn’t be much better for the company. Another of those bright spots has been the new and improved “DARK HORSE PRESENTS” monthly, and beyond the break you can check out a 3 page preview of the series’ fourth ish before it hits stands in September. Read on for the skinny…
OMFG Of The Day: Dark Horse Digital Releases Their Free Comic Book Day Stories As Free App Download!
As the publisher lead the pack for horror fans everywhere this past Saturday for Free Comic Book Day 2011, Dark Horse Comics will be giving readers who missed out on their favorite titles over the weekend a chance to read them…for FREE! The offer is only good for those who have subscribed to their digital market, and will only be available for download until the end of May. Inside you can get all the details straight from the publisher themselves. Read on for the skinny…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Steve Niles Talks ‘Criminal Macabre’ And Free Comic Book Day
In anticipation of Free Comic Book Day 2011 we have been bringing you all sorts of goodies to get you even more psyched up for the upcoming Nerd Holiday of the year. So in the spirit of this, the eve of the biggest day of the year for comics, we bring you a very special exclusive interview with Steve Niles (“30 DAYS OF NIGHT”), who took the time out of his busy schedule, and fought through a very nasty case of the dreaded ‘Nerd-Flu’, to call us up and talk to me one-on-one about his half of the “BALTIMORE/CRIMINAL MACABRE FLIPBOOK” from Dark Horse Comics. You Can listen to the entire interview inside, where we talk about “CRIMINAL MACABRE”, Free Comic Book Day, and even his upcoming crossover with “THE GOON” and Eric Powell. Read on for the skinny…
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2011: ‘Baltimore/Criminal Macabre Flipbook’
With Free Comic Book Day 2011 fast approaching publishers are scrambling to show off their contributions to the comic book nerd event of the year. With that being said, one of the titles that horror fans will undoubtably want to get their grubby little hands on (Seriously guys, wash those things.) this Saturday is the “BALTIMORE/CRIMINAL MACABRE FLIPBOOK”, which features original stories by Steve Niles (“30 DAYS OF NIGHT”) and Mike Mignola (“HELLBOY”, “B.P.R.D”) respectively. Inside you can check out a 4 page preview of the book and get all the details. Read on for the skinny…
Dark Horse Presents Raises Their Alcohol Content And Picks Up ‘Criminal Macabre’!
The buzz around Steve Niles’ “CRIMINAL MACABRE” continues to grow as Dark Horse Comics has just announced that the story of Cal McDonald will be making its way into the fourth issue of “DARK HORSE PRESENTS”, beginning this September. The fourth issue will be the first of the two part story planned by Niles, and the announcement comes just hours after the publisher formally announced plans to release their 400 plus page omnibus for the title. Inside you can check out the press release in its entirety and get all the details. Read on for the skinny…
‘The Goon’ Returns In Steve Niles & Eric Powell’s ‘When Freaks Collide’ Crossover Event!
One of the most beloved and talked about horror series of the last decade was without a doubt Eric Powell’s ‘THE GOON’ from Dark Horse Comics. The series has been on somewhat of a hiatus of late, but fans will be happy to hear that today the publisher announced an all new crossover one-shot event that will feature Powell’s hulking brute, and he will be bringing along some company in the form of Steve Niles’ “CRIMINAL MACABRE”! The book is set to drop on July 20th, but below you can get all the details and a first look at the advance cover art.
WRITTEN BY: Steve Niles and Eric Powell
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Christopher Mitten
COVERS BY: Michelle Madsen, Eric Powell, and Fiona Staples
“Cal McDonald, the drug-fueled paranormal private dick, goes head to head with Lonely Street’s zombie-pulverizing Goon, in a weird in-between world full of monsters, horror, and humor!”
“CRIMINAL MACABRE/THE GOON: WHEN FREAKS COLLIDE” Hits Stores July 20th From Dark Horse Comics! (MSRP-$3.99)
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Dark Horse Offers Readers FREE Comics/iPad Giveaway With Digital Launch!
With the lament of Dark Horse Comics’ official digital comic app on the horizon, the publisher is offering their fans a way to not only get involved with the project, but rewarding them with free swag! Inside you can get all the details on the the publishers’ latest plans for bringing all of the most exciting stories in their catalog to readers fingertips worldwide, and how you can get in the running for a free iPad, 1 of 5 free digital comics, and a $100 Dark Horse Digital Store gift card! Read on for the skinny…
New Comics This Week – 12/23
I think I’m not the only one who might have some free time the next couple of days because of the upcoming holiday. Well to kill boredom, why don’t you pick up some new comics to combat family and tradition! Check out certified awesome titles like: Crossed, Chew and Beasts of Burden! What are you getting this week?
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