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CONTEST OVER [BD Contest] We’re Giving Away 20 Free Digital Copies Of ‘X’ #1!

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 10, 2013 @ 8:02pm
Category: Comics / Contests

No tricks, gimmicks, or skill necessary for this contest, folks. Dark Horse was kind enough to give us 20 codes that will get you a free digital copy of “X” #1. “X” is a new ultra-violent series from the minds of Duane Swierczynski and Eric Nguyen that follows the brutal exploits of the titular vigilante hero (review here).

All you have to do is head to the comments section and write “X”. The first twenty people to do so will be rewarded with a free copy. READ MORE

Everything’s PG-13! But We Knew That Already!

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 19, 2013 @ 11:46am
Category: Movies / News

The MPAA released their latest batch of ratings and every movie they covered that we’re interested in got a PG-13 rating. From Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim to the Dark Horse adaptation R.I.P.D. to Takashi Shimizu’s 7500.

Honestly, it’s not a surprise at all. Nor is it really a bad thing. That may be confusing in light of the editorial I wrote yesterday taking down the exhibitors wish for less “R”-rated movies, but I don’t think any of these three movies were ever designed to be anything other than PG-13. Pacific Rim is a giant $200M movie about robots fighting monsters and R.I.P.D. is a Men In Black style comedic romp.

The only thing I think is really up in the air is 7500. It’s been so delayed I’d imagine there’s probably some behind the scenes futzing around on that one so who knows what went on. But at least this confirms they’ve got a cut ready! Now, when will they release it?

In the long run, as long as these movies are good – I’ll be happy.

‘R.I.P.D.’ Poster Emphasizes Stars Over Fun

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 16, 2013 @ 2:53pm
Category: Movies / Images

Universal Pictures’ R.I.P.D. is aiming for a July 19th release and has started their hype machine. While I’m actually hearing good things about the footage out of Cinemacon – and that we’ll be able to see a trailer this week, I’m sort of disappointed in this poster. It’s just so grey and bland. Jeff Bridges awesome mustache still stands out though.

Robert Schwentke directs the Dark Horse Comics adaptation in which a recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him. Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon, Stephanie Szostak, Mary-Louise Parker, Marisa Miller, Mike O’Malley, James Hong, Robert Knepper and Tobias Segal star.

‘R.I.P.D.’ Actually Exists! Photographic Evidence!

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 11, 2013 @ 12:59pm
Category: Movies / Images

Universal Pictures’ R.I.P.D. is aiming for a July 19th release, and they’re down to the wire. This film has been in the works for longer than I have even been working here (one of my first news posts was a set pic) and could possibly even still be shooting (they were a month ago). This leaves very little time to lock picture and postconvert to 3D, but I hold out hope.

Anyway, EW scored the first pic from the film. It looks aight. Jeff Bridges definitely has some cool mustache stuff going on and I did his golden gun. Let’s just hope this isn’t wht Wild Wild West of the undead.

Head inside for a better look! READ MORE

Sam Humphries Takes A ‘Sacrifice’ At Dark Horse

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 13, 2013 @ 2:16pm
Category: Comics / News

Dark Horse comics is collecting the self-published comic book epic by Sam Humphries and Dalton Rose, Sacrifice, in one big deluxe hardcover edition. The story follows Hector, a young epileptic teen, who is brought on a psychedelic journey through time where he ends up in the midst of the Aztec Empire. Hector tries to escape the blood hungry civilization. The book hits shops this September. READ MORE

Review: ‘Black Beetle: No Way Out’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 17, 2013 @ 9:39am
Category: Comics / Reviews

There was always something about pulp heroes I found intriguing growing up. For one thing, they were nearly impossible to find except for random magazine articles or movies on TV late at night. I think what I found most fascinating was that these heroes existed in another era, back when my grandparents were young. Also, I knew almost nothing about them. Now comes a new addition to this pulp pantheon in the form of The Black Beetle: No Way Out #1 and it is pure enjoyment. READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Dark Horse Horror Spring Solicitations And Cover Reveals!

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 10, 2012 @ 3:33pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

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

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[Exclusive] Dark Horse January Cover Reveals And Solicitations Part 1

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 04, 2012 @ 7:56pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

We’ve got another exclusive batch of cover reveals and solicitations from Dark Horse Comics’ winter horror lineup. Dark Horse brings in the new year with a slew of creepy tales including B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #103: The Abyss of Time, B.P.R.D.: 1948, Billy The Kid’s Old Timey Oddities, Colder, and plenty more. Check out the stellar cover art and issue solicitations after the jump. Make sure you stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow! READ MORE

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[Exclusive] Preview: ‘Criminal Macabre: Final Night – The 30 Days of Night Crossover’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 07, 2012 @ 2:31pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

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

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Exclusive Preview: Tim Seeley’s ‘Ex Sanguine’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 05, 2012 @ 4:12pm
Category: Comics / Exclusives

Just in time for Halloween, Dark Horse is delivering the horror with a brand new series from the twisted mind responsible for “Hack/Slash”. Tim Seeley will be handling both the writing and the artwork for his new series, Ex Sanguine, which is being described as “Buffy and Angel meet Natural Born Killers”.

The series follows the Sanguine Killer, a brutal serial killer with no limits, and a lethargic, old-time vampire who becomes fascinate with the killer’s detailed work. “Ex Sanguine” looks to be a graphic new horror story set for release on October 17th, 2012. Dark Horse and Bloody-disgusting have teamed up to deliver an exclusive preview of “Ex Sanguine” issue #1, which you can check after the jump. READ MORE

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Review: ‘B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Return of the Master’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on August 30, 2012 @ 2:09pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

After several weeks of waiting, I’m rather pleased that Dark Horse finally released a new issue in the “B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth” saga, The Return of the Master part 1. Thehe “Hell on Earth” event is starting to come to a head, and this issue shows that a lot more brooding trouble is on the way for the Bureau. “The Return of the Master” #1 contains some breakthrough plot advancements as well as a healthy supply of blood and violence, fitting in perfectly with the event. READ MORE

Why You Shouldn’t Be Reading ‘The Goon’

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Posted by Lonmonster on August 29, 2012 @ 1:01pm
Category: Comics / News

Eric Powell’s The Goon is now a monthly comic, starting today. Dark Horse came up with a nice little tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign for the series. Check out all the reasons you shouldn’t be reading “The Goon” after the jump. READ MORE

5/5 Skull Review: ‘Mind MGMT’ #2

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Posted by Lonmonster on July 04, 2012 @ 1:10pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

There are books that deserve to be re-read because of their, “what-the-eff-just-happened-I’m-not-sure-but-it-was-completely-kick-ass,” factor. Mind MGMT is undoubtedly this type of book. As a new title, released by Dark Horse and written by Matt Kindt, it is highly entertaining, engaging, and thought provoking. After just the second issue I went stumbling back to the first issue for a re-read. Even the cover of issue 2# holds intricate details that might be missed with only a cursory glance. For those of you haven’t seen the cover (or have and didn’t notice) there are a multitude of words hidden in the stitches on the mysterious character’s face: “power, murder, hate, grudge” and fittingly around the throat is, “choke.” READ MORE

Preview: What Big Teeth You’ve Got, “Alabaster: Wolves” #2

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 27, 2012 @ 3:03pm
Category: Comics / Images

It’s official, Alabaster: Wolves is every bit as good as we hoped it would be. Caitlin R. Kiernan had no problem bringing her Albino teen huntress to the comic world, and we imagine it’s only going to get better. Kiernan’s writing style is fluid, real, and it drags you right into her strange world where nothing is as it seems upon first glance. In the second issue, Dancy may have escaped from her fist assailant, but something horrific and hairy awaits her. Werewolves have not been cool for a while, and Kiernan is doing one hell of a job to bring them back. “Alabaster: Wolves” is dark fantasy at it’s finest. Don’t miss this book, it’s the talk of the motherflippin’ town. Check the preview for issue #2 below from Dark Horse. READ MORE

Review: B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth: The Pickens County Horror #2

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 27, 2012 @ 1:50pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

Something is definitely wrong in Pickens County, but the presence of a family of vampires is only the beginning! The two-part B.P.R.D. arc entitled “Pickens County Horror” comes to a thrilling and mysterious ending as agent Vaughn puts the FO in GTFO. I have a tickling sensation that this won’t be the last time we see the paranormal mushroom related activity in Mignola’s Hell on Earth event. READ MORE

New Graphic Novel From Christos Gage In July

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on April 02, 2012 @ 6:58pm
Category: Comics / News

At Emerald City Comic Con this weekend Top Cow announced a new graphic novel entitled Sunset from writer Christos Gage (X-Men Legacy, Avengers Academy) and artist Jorge Lucas (The Darkness) through their Minotaur imprint. Sunset tells the story of retired Vegas mob enforcer Nick Bellamy, who finds crime barreling down his condo door. The original graphic novel is expected to hit stores on July 18th along with a $1.00, 32-page “First Look” of Sunset for fans to preview the graphic novel.

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 30, 2012 @ 2:41pm
Category: Comics / News

I’ve gone from knowing a bit about Hellboy and knowing nothing about BPRD to being a big fan in the past few weeks. Nothing better than being plunked down into the middle of eerie story! With all this new age vampire garbage like Twilight (puke) it’s tough to take anything vampire related seriously, whether it be a novel, a comic, or film. Thankfully, Dark Horse Comics didn’t get the “pop culture” memo! Vampires are back and they will take the world by storm, or so they hope, thanks to Mike Mignola and Scott Allie’s newest installment of Hell on Earth. Not like I expected anything else, but it’s another great issue in the Mignola world.

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 29, 2012 @ 6:46pm
Category: Comics / News

Dark Horse has just announced that they will be releasing a very limited edition of Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden’s illustrated novel, Joe Golem and the Drowning City. They will only be releasing 1000 copies, each will be signed by the duo, and for the low price of $99.99 it can be yours! The deluxe edition will also feature original artwork by Mignola as well as the never before seen story, Joe Golem and the Copper Girl.

The series follows Molly McHugh who has found herself in quite a bit of trouble with a mysterious cult. She finds help in the form of a Victorian automaton detective and his sidekick Joe. For anyone who knows the myth of the Golem, or for lovers of YA fiction, this is an absolute pleasure, even if you don’t go for the deluxe edition. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 29, 2012 @ 2:03pm
Category: Comics / News

It’s about that time of the month! When the blood runs free, and panties need frequent changing, you know that Dark Horse’s Creepy Comics is near. This horror magazine offers both republished classics and brand new tales from the best in horror today. The throwback style combined with the wicked black and white art make Creepy a must for horror heads like us. Below you can check out a 6-page sneak peak of issue #8. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 27, 2012 @ 8:55pm
Category: Comics / News

Over the past year, there seems to have been a trend among publishers to move toward a more horror-oriented style. With spring on the horizon, there are even more horror books coming out every week. This week sees the second installment of CROSSED: BADLANDS, the final issue of GHOST RIDER, the last of the new Vertigo titles, THE NEW DEADWARDIANS, and many more.

With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve got to limit our lists for the week 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, list it in the comments. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 22, 2012 @ 12:13am
Category: Comics / News

As far as the comic realm goes I am relatively new to Hellboy let alone the BPRD books affiliated with the big red bastard. I’ve always been a huge fan of the del Toro films, but I just never got around to reading the source material. When I picked up Dark Horse’s newest BPRD series, BPRD Hell on Earth: The Long Death, I was devastated by the fact that I am so far behind the times! Why wasn’t I reading more of this earlier! Blood and gore galore (see what I did there?), a big mean cat-creature from hell, and the spectral wonder Johann Kraus; where could you go wrong? I think I’ve found my new obsession. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 20, 2012 @ 11:29pm
Category: Comics / News

It’s another hot week at Comics To Feast On. Spring is in the air, and that means you’re going to have to drop some extra cash if you want to keep up with all these new series. It’s a wonderful time to be a comic reader, so tell all your friends and lovers what they’re missing. This week, Riley Rossmo’s highly anticipated REBEL BLOOD begins, Menton3 and Kasra Gahnbari finally drop the third issue of MONOCYTE, and another of the new Vertigo titles, DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD is flying your way.

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 16, 2012 @ 7:33pm
Category: Comics / News

Buffy saw a lot of characters come and go over the years, but perhaps the only non-central character to become a fan favorite was Drusila. She was a complete nutjob, throughout her 17-episode run, and it was only a matter of time before we saw her again. But the big surprise is that the actress herself, Juliet Landau, is writing the comic mini-series!

We recently saw Joshua Jackson jump from actor to comic writer with DC’s new Fringe series, so perhaps this is a sign of things to come. Drusilla is set for a five-issue run, picking up right where she left off in the show. You can expect the first issue to drop in June. Read on for the skinny

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 14, 2012 @ 7:51pm
Category: Comics / News

If the Star Wars were movies were a long time ago and the Old Republic was ten thousand years before that, I guess there’s not much before the Old Republic, right? WRONG! Laser beams and star fights don’t just pop out of no where and start giving people seizures; they have an origin that dates back tens of thousands of years before the films were even made. Thanks to the brilliant minds of John Ostrander, Jan Durrsema, and Dark Horse, this story is unfolding in a spectacular manner. Read on for the skinny…