As with any anthology, Dark Horse Presents #20 is a bit of a mixed bag. The issue is, by turns, visually delightful, unexpectedly captivating, and occasionally frustrating. There are stories that will leave you yearning for to read more and others that will leave you with that unfulfilled feeling of eating only an appetizer when you’re really craving an entree. READ MORE
We’ve been following Kaitlín R. Kiernan’s highly anticipated new series Alabater: Wolves quite extensively here on BD, and we must say that we are quite stoked about this new book. Lucky for you, Dark Horse announced that a mini Alabaster story will be included as part Free Comic Book Day in an effort to hype the series even more. Look for both Star Wars/Serenity and Buffy/The Guild which will both feature part of the Alabaster: Shelter mini story on May 5th! Check out our interview with Kaitlin right here. Read on for the skinny…
In the “comic-verse,” Caitlìn R. Kiernan is probably most notably known for her work at DC/Vertigo Comics. There, she penned The Dreaming (a spin-off of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman), The Girl Who Would Be Death, and Bast: Eternity Game, as well as contributing to various other titles and story arcs. Although she has done quite a bit of work in comics, she has received high praise for her novels and short stories from names such as Clive Barker, Peter Straub, Neil Gaiman, and Poppy Z. Brite.
Now, Kiernan is working on a new series published by Dark Horse Comics, called Alabaster: Wolves. Wolves focuses on Dancy Flammarion, who was once guided by a mystical force to fight and kill various dark creatures, and must now find her own way in the swamps of the deep south, with the cursed monsters still in hot pursuit. Kiernan sat down with us to talk about Alabaster: Wolves, and gave us a peek into what we can expect to see. Read on for the skinny…
In the “comic-verse,” Caitlìn R. Kiernan is probably most notably known for her work at DC/Vertigo Comics. There, she penned The Dreaming (a spin-off of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman), The Girl Who Would Be Death, and Bast: Eternity Game, as well as contributing to various other titles and story arcs. Although she has done quite a bit of work in comics, she has received high praise for her novels and short stories from names such as Clive Barker, Peter Straub, Neil Gaiman, and Poppy Z. Brite.
Now, Kiernan is working on a new series published by Dark Horse Comics, called Alabaster: Wolves. Wolves focuses on Dancy Flammarion, who was once guided by a mystical force to fight and kill various dark creatures, and must now find her own way in the swamps of the deep south, with the cursed monsters still in hot pursuit. Kiernan sat down with us to talk about Alabaster: Wolves, and gave us a peek into what we can expect to see. Read on for the skinny…
Dark Horse made quite the splash last week, announcing the debut of Caitlín R. Kiernan’s adaptation/re-imagination of her Dancy Flammarion stories, Alabaster: Wolves. The series is a dark fantasy centered around the epic quests of Darcy, a morose 17-year-old girl with a keen sense for battling demons and darkness. Caitlín R. Kiernan is well known for her incredible work in the realm of dark fantasy literature, and combined with Steve Lieber, this is a sure-shot winner. The fine folks at Dark Horse have given BD an exclusive look at the cover art for issue #2. Alabaster will makes it’s debut in Dark Horse Presents on February 22nd. Read on for the skinny…
Last week we announced that Steve Niles and Menton3 were teaming up for a somewhat secretive vamp-epic, Nosferatu Wars. It was announced today that the series will officially be a part of the Dark Horse lineup, making it’s premiere in an issue of Dark Horse Presents later this year. Niles’ has stated that he intends to do a lot more creator owned work in the coming year, and this is only the beginning. Nosferatu Wars is the story of two vampire lovers (surprise, surprise), who,after being separated for hundreds of years, are brought back together in modernity. Check out the official press release and some teasers below.
After the shocking turn of events within the final issue in Mike Mignola’s “HELLBOY: THE FURY”, Dark Horse Comics has a LOT of explaining to do. Enter, “HELLBOY: THE FURY – AFTERMATH”, the newest story to be added to the publisher’s already impressive line-up for “PRESENTS” issue #8. Below you can get a first look at the art and all the details…
“In “An Unmarked Grave,” Kate uncovers some upsetting news in England. “Another amazingly beautiful job by Duncan (Fegredo, artist) — a heartfelt goodbye to Hellboy,” said Hellboy creator Mike Mignola.”
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Don’t let the $7.99 price-tag scare you boys and girls, because thus far the 100 page smack-your-doggie’s-nose sized “DARK HORSE PRESENTS” monthly has been worth every darned penny. However, I am of the firm belief that the following 2 page preview is a bit short by comparison. Hey, size matters boys (and Chyna Doll). Read on for the skinny…
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…
Hot off the heels of their ubber successful relaunch of the Dark Horse Presents monthly, the publisher of the same name is just a few short weeks away from releasing the series’ second issue on June 22nd. Beyond the break you can be one of the first to lay eyes on the contents of said book with a short but sweet 2 page preview. Read on for the skinny…
The news just keeps rolling in this week for not only Dark Horse Comics themselves, but their “PRESENTS” series in particular. Further insuring that readers will not want to miss out on the revamped monthlies’ Summer issues, today the publisher has announced that fans will be able to get their hands on a special 13 page preview of Jim Steranko’s (“RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARC”, “NICK FURY: AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D”) noir tale, “RED TIDE”, with the third issue of “DARK HORSE PRESENTS”. The issue doesn’t hit stands until this August, but beyond the break you can chew on the official press release and get all the details. Read on for the skinny…
Most horror fans will probably look at “BEASTS OF BURDEN” and scoff, writing it off as some sort of half-hearted joke and not even making an attempt at giving the series a look after they see the cute little fuzzy animals that adorn the books’ cover. That is why I have chosen to show you all a picture of the little mutts missing half their skin. How’s that for forcing your hands? With that being said, today series publisher Dark Horse Comics announced plans to release an all new story based in the little town of Burden Hill, which will be available in September with the fourth issue of “DARK HORSE PRESENTS”. This announcement coincides with the publisher announcing last week that Steve Niles’ “CRIMINAL MACABRE” would also be featured within the newly relaunched monthlies’ fourth ish. Inside you can check out all the details on the series and read the official press release. Read on for the skinny…
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…
In a modern world where nerve endings are constantly being overloaded by media, indulged in every type of sensory information, and where no piece of art or entertainment is deemed good or even credible unless it’s “ground-breaking,” sometimes it’s best to simply go back to the basics. That is precisely what Dark Horse has done in the reboot of its classic Presents series.
I am certainly one who appreciates innovations in all types of media, and I’ll admit that I tend to read comics that stick out as being unique and original, and because the industry has become flooded with books about Lanterns and Mutants that all seem to have run out of new ideas, I’m sure many readers feel the same way. Because of this, it is nice to be reminded of what comic books really are at their core: simple stories with often ridiculous, but nevertheless engaging, plots. Dark Horse Presents #1 features some terrific writers and artists that pull the reader back to the simpler days and keep this concept alive on every single one of its eighty pages. Yes, EIGHTY pages. DHP #1 is one dense comic book, and at eight dollars for one single issue, readers might be dissuaded from picking it up. I urge you to not be put off by merely by the price, though, for this book contains so many stories that if I described them all, even briefly, this review would last for days. (Seriously…days.) Read on for the skinny…
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