Finder:Voice by Carla Speed McNeil has won this years Los Angeles Times Book Prize in the Graphic Novel category. Originating as a free sci-fi webcomic in 1996, Finder:Voice is an original graphic novel in the series, released in early 2011. “Completely fascinating.” – Warren Ellis “Finder is, bar none, the best SF comic being published […]
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Concrete Motion Comic
The lovely folks at Dark Horse have uploaded great new motion comic, this time featuring Paul Chadwick’s Concrete. Got six minutes to spare? Give it a view… ACE Advance Order manager Guy recently had this to say about Concrete: “[Concrete is] one of the best creator-owned characters ever…A refreshing change from all of the superhero […]
This Week’s Comics (2nd May 2012)
These titles are due to hit the shelves on Wednesday 2nd May 2012! DIAL H #1 DC Comics A brand new series by bestselling and Hugo award winning novelist Chinas Mieville. What would happen if you discovered the H Dial, an unbelievably powerful artifact that turned you into a super hero? And what if you […]
Creating a B.P.R.D. Comic Book cover with Duncan Fegredo
Dark Horse have put up a great article on the creation process involed when creating a comic book cover. Duncan Fegredo talks us through his process… “A bit of rejigging to create space and define the volcano a little more.” “Art scanned and digitally cleaned up. My work is done—over to Dave Stewart.” “The final […]
Usagi Yojimbo in Motion!
Dark Horse are continuing with their trend of releasing free-to-air motion comics. This week, it’s the turn of everyone’s favourite ronin, Usagi Yojimbo, so feel free to spend the next few minutes appreciating Stan Sakai’s genius below… Full story.
Article on Dark Horse Originals
Dark Horse have posted a nice article on their ‘Dark Horse Originals’ imprint. “At the core of our current, Dark Horse Originals–focused “Genius Redefining Genre” campaign are creators Peter Bagge, Gilbert Hernandez, and Matt Kindt—and their new comic-book series Reset, Fatima: The Blood Spinners, and MIND MGMT. With these sizzling monthlies, all launching in consecutive […]
This Week’s Comics (25 April 2012)
These titles are due to hit the shelves on 25th April 2012. MASS EFFECT HOMEWORLDS #1 Dark Horse Mass Effect 3 lead writer Mac Walters kicks off a new series of single-issue stories featuring heroes and adventures essential to the story of BioWare’s latest blockbuster! Each issue will star one of the main characters of […]
Dark Horse offer ‘The Massive’ FREE for one day only
Dark Horse are offering a digital one-shot of The Massive, the new comic series by DMZ, Conan the Barbarian, and Northlanders writer Brian Wood which will launch in June. This lead-in to the series will be available digitally for FREE, but for one day only (Earth Day 2012 (Sunday, April 22)). If you like the […]
Pete’s ‘Bagge’ of tricks!
Peter Bagge, cartoonist and creator of Buddy Bradley, Hate, Neat Stuff, Martini Baton, Sweatshop, Apocalypse Nerd and Other Lives has a new series called Reset debuting with Dark Horse this week, and he has shared a little of his writing process… “…I used to do everything by hand, including writing out all my outlines and […]
‘House of Night’ in motion
Dark Horse have added another motion comic available for everyone online. This time it’s House of Night # “In the world of House of Night, society has known about vampyres for thousands of years, but humans have not always co-existed peacefully with them. In Beregen, Norway, there wasn’t a House of Night established for the […]
Dark Horse talk ‘Resident Alien’
Dark Horse have posted an interview with writer Peter Hogan about Resident Alien, which launches today with issue #0. Hogan talks of his ideas behind lead character Harry and his experience working with artist Steve Parkhouse: “[Harry is] the ultimate outsider, and outsiders by definition make good observers. The fact that Harry has more sensitivity […]
This Weeks Comics (18 April 2012)
Comics scheduled for release on 18th April 2012. STAR WARS DAWN Of THE JEDI FORCE STORM #1 (3rd print) Dark Horse On the planet Tython, in the center of the galaxy, an order of warrior monks strives to maintain peace and to balance the mysterious power known as the Force. But a stranger is coming-one […]