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Caitlín R. Kiernan Brings On ‘Alabaster: Wolves’

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 28, 2012 @ 12:16am
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Caitlín R. Kiernan is known for her outstanding work in dark fantasy/scifi fiction, but she also dabbles in horror comics like the Sandman spinoff The Dreaming. Not to mention a few hundred other stories…Dark Horse announced today that Kiernan will be kicking off her first ongoing title this April, Alabaster: Wolves, which focuses on a female teen who has been battling monsters for as long as she can remember. No, this is not some sweet teen fiction, it’s dark, gruesome, and epic as can be. Check out more details from Dark Horse below.

Caitlín R. Kiernan Brings On Alabaster: Wolves

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 28, 2012 @ 12:16am
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Preview: The Strain #3

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 27, 2012 @ 3:14pm
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Yes, vampires are popular, they are currently all over pop culture, and there’s a lot of trashy teen stories working to give them a bad name. Thankfully, we still have creators like Lapham and Huddleston (with a little help from del Toro) to restore our faith in the fanged immortal. The Strain is shaping up to be another stellar vampire comic, one that delves deep into the mythology and lore we all know and love. Check out the preview for issue #3 down below.

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 26, 2012 @ 6:11pm
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Uncle Creepy has done it again! That sounded less dirty in my head, but nonetheless, he has. The 7th issue of Creepy has just dropped, with their usual brilliant hybrid of a homage to vintage scares, paired with a few laughs. This masterfully illustrated black-and-white anthology gives a subtle tip of the hat to classic horror comics, and provides a dripping sarcasm at which one can’t help but chuckle. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 20, 2012 @ 8:14pm
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Creepy is one of those books that goes largely unnoticed, even by horror fans, and it’s a big shame. This anthology collects some of the most outright disturbing stories out there with throwbacks to classic horror tales. Creepy is an anthology every one of you should be reading, it pays it’s dues to the past and continues to bring bloody goodness into the present with some shocking shorts. The black and white artwork captures the mood of the book perfectly. So check out the preview and then kick yourself for not having read it all along.

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 17, 2012 @ 5:40pm
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Dark Horse announced today that they will be teaming up with Radical Entertainment for an all new digital comic leading into the highly anticipated video game, Prototype 2 (due out in April). The three part, bi-weekly series will see a bunch of different creators and will be available through Dark Horse Digital starting in February. Anyone who played the first installment of Prototype knows how insane and bloody that shape-shifting world can be (you can seriously toss people across the city). Preview art is calling your name down below. Read on for the skinny

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 11, 2012 @ 10:50pm
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Happy New Year! After a brief two-week break, I’m back with a gut full of food and an ambitious mind for the coming year. Why not kick it off with my very first Pick of the Week for 2012?

Last month Lapham and Huddleston began their engrossing, rich tale of vampire mythology, which spans across decades. The full scale of the mythos is yet to be revealed, but the repercussions of letting the vampire plague loose in the current century are starting to surface. Ephraim finds himself in the midst of something far more horrific than he could ever imagine, and his troubles are only beginning. Issue #2 delves further into the mystery of flight 753 and ups the dramatic tone several notches. Lapham is taking his time planting all the seeds for a deliberately paced narrative that showcases his ability to craft a story-driven book that dwindles in the back of your mind. Lapham and Huddleston make a wonderful team, truly capturing the enchanting air of vampire lore, and issue #2 confirms the hopes The Strain will be a great story that restores faith in the blood sucking subgenre.

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 30, 2011 @ 9:09pm
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David Lapham continues his vamp-tastic adaptation of Guillermo del Toro’s epic novel series in the new year. The debut issue of The Strain was a massive hit and left readers demanding more. The first issue gave us a glimpse into the eerie mythos of del Toro’s vampire world, offering incredible character development, and left things on the cusp of destruction for our hero. Hopefully, in the second issue we will see a bit more of that tall gangly dude and his creepy cane. Check the 6-page preview after the jump courtesy of Dark Horse. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on December 28, 2011 @ 11:02pm
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Young twenty-something Brody has been attempting to live a standard twenty-something existence, except this goal is hindered by the lingering presence of ghosts. Brody decides to build up his psychic and physical abilities (with the help of the ghosts) in order to unearth the identity of the elusive Penny Murderer. Dark Horse Comics has taken 4 stories from the series (originally posted on MySpace Dark Horse Presents) and put them into this campy and fun one-shot! Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 27, 2011 @ 5:26pm
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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, but now it’s time to get back to weekly comics without having to think about gifts for others. It’s time to treat yourself. This week brings new issues of I, VAMPIRE, MONOCYTE, WITCH DOCTOR, and more. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 23, 2011 @ 6:32pm
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The surprisingly fun Angel & Faith continues next week with issue #5 and the teen melo-vamp-drama can only go up from here. Perhaps when the series began a few months back, readers had their doubts as to whether an Angel and Faith comic would really satisfy anyone. It’s clear now that this series is better than anyone could have imagined. It’s fun, it’s whimsical, and it includes vampires without trying to be “the next big thing”. Any fan of Angel or Buffy will dig this book. Check the preview after the jump.

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 22, 2011 @ 8:06pm
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Nexus has been out of the game for a while now, last seen in 2009. Now, Dark Horse has big plans to bring back the fan-favorite sci-fi hero in their always exciting Dark Horse Presents this summer with Mike Baron and Steve Rude behind the wheel. Check out the scoop from Dark Horse below.

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on December 22, 2011 @ 12:40am
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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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Posted by Lonmonster on December 19, 2011 @ 3:10am
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Dark Horse sent out this little “It’s All Going To Hell In 2012 Part 2″ teaser poster for over the weekend to get you all pumped up for the new year! There are big things in store for B.P.R.D., and this is only a small taste of what’s to come. Check the full poster after the jump!

OMFG: B.P.R.D. Its All Going To Hell In 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 16, 2011 @ 11:58pm
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The Strain is based on a series of vampire novels written by none other than the cinematic master Guillermo del Toro, and Chuck Hogan. Anyone who knows del Toro’s work knows his love for horror comics, and it’s about time one of his works were adapted to comics. Fittingly so, David Lapham takes the honors of adapting the tale with Mike Huddleston by his side on art duties. The story begins in the past as an old grandmother tells her grandson the tall tale of a spooky giant who will come to get him if he doesn’t eat his greens, swiftly switching right into the present. Somehow, some way, the past and present are interconnected, and some age-old evil is about to show its heinous face. A vampire story from the mind of del Toro that mixes folklore into the present day; sounds like a winner, right? Well, it reads like one too. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 16, 2011 @ 10:58pm
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Dark Horse Presents is simply one of the best anthologies around right now, offering wonderful comic snippets from an extremely diverse range of writers. There is something for everyone in each issue, and this month brings Hellboy into the action. Take a nice long gander at the preview ya jabroni!

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 16, 2011 @ 10:50pm
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Another brand new horror title is flying in your face from Dark Horse next week, The Immortal: Demon in the Blood. Dabbling in epic samurai action, this new title focuses on a warrior who loses it all and finds salvation in the ancient magic of tattoo art. sounds pretty darn good, right? The Immortal: Demon in the Blood is in fact an adaptation of the award winning Japanese novel, Ura-Enma by Fumi Nakamura. If you dig tattoo art and samurais (who doesn’t) then this little guy will have you jacked. Check the four-pager right here.

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 16, 2011 @ 10:34pm
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As always, things are getting wild and weird for the B.P.R.D. gang, and next week issue #4 of Hell on Earth: Russia flies your way. As with anything that bears Mignola’s glorious name, Dark Horse has yet another hit on their hands with this mini-series. It’s only at the fourth issue, so you still have a chance to jump on the hell train before it’s too late. Check out the short but sweet preview. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 06, 2011 @ 7:34pm
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Guillermo del Toro has been uber busy lately, but as they say, there’s no rest for the wicked. Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s vampire novel trilogy, The Strain has been adapted into comic form with the help of David Lapham and Mike Huddleston, and it’s finally on its way! This is one of the most talented creative teams you could possibly imagine for a horror, sci-fi, thriller genre-mixer, and as you probably guessed by now, these aren’t your standard vampires. Nope, they are some genetic aberrations posing a threat to humanity. If you weren’t stoked enough already, now there’s an insane amount of previews for you to feast your eyes below.

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Posted by Lonmonster on November 29, 2011 @ 3:06am
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Many shops offered massive comic book sales on Black Friday this past weekend, but I hope you still have some cash left because this week there are plenty of new trades coming out that you won’t want to miss. Just in time for the holiday season publishers are releasing loads of trades and graphic novels from the hottest titles this year. So get out those holiday wish lists again! Check out this week’s tastiest titles after the jump, including HACK/SLASH ANNUAL, GREEN WAKE, and the first collected trade of Nick Spencer’s highly acclaimed MORNING GLORIES.

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. Rather than cramming so many previews down your throat that you barely breathe, 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. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on November 22, 2011 @ 4:03am
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DC books have made up the vast majority of COMICS TO FEAST ON for the past three months, and there’s no reason for that to change yet. These aren’t just hot new books from a major publisher; many of the New 52 are redefining what an excellent comic should look like. Whether or not you hated the idea of the reboot to begin with, it is undeniable that DC has done a superb job thus far. Check out this week’s tastiest titles after the jump, including the newest issues of I, VAMPIRE, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, and a brand new ALIENS graphic novella.

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. Rather than cramming so many previews down your throat that you barely breathe, 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. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on November 02, 2011 @ 2:42am
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Now that fall is under wraps, all the big events from major publishers have come to a close, and as winter approaches (cringe) it’s only a short time before the next ones hit. Thankfully, for the time being at least, you no longer have to empty your wallets buying the insane amount of tie-ins that come along with events. So before shit hits the fan again, take the time to enjoy some new titles heading your way and to evaluate your pull list. This week brings on the third issues of the acclaimed ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING as well as the BATMAN: NOEL graphic novel. Don’t miss them!

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 list of comics for the week somehow. Rather than cramming so many previews down your throat that you barely breathe, I’m going to give you my 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, I’m here to help you decide which books to read. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 22, 2011 @ 4:10am
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Another fresh batch of The New 52 are flying your way this week! Most of DC’s major titles have been released, however, there are still a great deal of gems to be found in the new DCU. Highlights from last week’s crop were Batman and Robin, Batwoman, Demon Knights, Green Lantern, and Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.. These groundbreaking new books are still selling out all over the world, and I see no slowing in pace anytime soon.

Obviously there are loads of other comics coming out this week from other publishers, but in honor of such a milestone event, most of the books in this week’s COMICS TO FEAST ON are from DC’s New 52 lineup. Now I know you won’t be buying all 52 new series so let us know which books you can’t wait for!

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 list of comics for the week somehow. Rather than focus on every major comic hitting the shelves I’ll narrow it down to ten books that stand out from the rest. Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, I’m here to help you decide which books to read. Read on for the skinny…

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 21, 2011 @ 10:51pm
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Brace yourself boils and ghouls, Dark Horse Comics has just announced an exclusive digital comic which serves as a prequel to the upcoming, and highly anticipated, film ‘THE THING’! The film doesn’t hit theatres until October 14th, just before Halloween, but to keep you from losing your mind you can read all the digital comics starting today, FOR FREE! The comic will be released in three instalments, beginning today, September 21st, September 28th, and October 5th online and on the Dark Horse mobile app. ‘The Thing: The Northman Nightmare’ tells the origin story of pioneering Norsemen who discover a shape-shifting creature that is hiding in a desolate village with few human survivors. Oh, and it’s written by horror icon, Steve Niles! After the jump you can find out where to get it and all the gooey details. Read on for the skinny…

Caitlín R. Kiernan Brings On ‘Alabaster: Wolves’

Caitlín R. Kiernan Brings On ‘Alabaster: Wolves’

Preview: The Strain #3

Review: Creepy #7

Preview: Creepy #7

Shape-Shifting Action Heading Your Way

GRAPHIC CONTENT PICK OF THE WEEK – The Strain #2

OMFG: Preview: The Strain #2

Review: Brody’s Ghost (One-shot)

COMICS TO FEAST ON: December 28th 2011

Angel & Faith Meet A Celeb Vampire

The Return of Nexus

[Review] Criminal Macabre Omnibus: Volume 2

OMFG: B.P.R.D. It’s All Going To Hell In 2012

[Review] The Strain #1

Preview Dark Horse Presents #7

Preview: The Immortal: Demon In The Blood #1

Preview: B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth: Russia #4

OMFG: Huge Preview of Del Toro’s ‘The Strain’!

COMICS TO FEAST ON: Week Of November 30th 2011

COMICS TO FEAST ON: Week Of November 23rd 2011

COMICS TO FEAST ON: Week Of November 2nd 2011

COMICS TO FEAST ON: Week Of September 21st 2011

OMFG Of The Day: ‘The Thing’ Returns To Dark Horse Comics, For Free!

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