I love underwater stories. I’ve been fascinated by SCUBA diving ever since I was a kid, finally realizing my dream twenty years ago (aside: I just realized it was twenty years ago holy crap I’m old). Even before I was a diver, I loved reading and watching stories about the world below. I’m of the opinion that even a horrible movie can be partially redeemable if there’s diving or underwater sequences. Case in point: I will unironically watch Jaws 3. And that’s a bad movie. So when Dark Horse announced Dept. H, on sale tomorrow, by Matt and Sharlene Kindt,
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Dark Horse Digital Announces “May the 4th Be With You” Sale
Free starter bundles for new readers, plus a galaxy of Star Wars comics for $30 or $100: reader’s choice! MAY 2, MILWAUKIE, OR—Hot on the heels of its most successful anniversary sale to date, Dark Horse Digital announces a very special limited offer for Star Wars Day! Starting today, get blasted into a galaxy far, far away with two amazing May the 4th MegaBundles! One MegaBundle is for devout comics readers, and the other is for the younger Star Wars fan in your life! The Star Wars May the 4th MegaBundle places over 3,700 pages of Star Wars comics goodness
Continue readingDark Horse Comics – Celebrate Earth Day With Brian Wood’s “The Massive”
MILWAUKIE, OR – APRIL 22 – There are no shortage of ways to celebrate the 44th Earth Day, and today Dark Horse offers comics fans the perfect opportunity to get in the worldwide celebration of eco-consciousness! Today, and today only, Dark Horse is offering digital comics readers two special offers to catch up on Brian Wood’s acclaimed series, The Massive! Fans can catch up on all 22 issues for only $10! Not only that, we are giving away the first four issues absolutely free! The Massive follows a group of direct-action environmentalists after the world has experienced a crippling ecological disaster. With society
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Dark Horse to Publish “Venture Bros.” Art Book
DARK HORSE TO PUBLISH THE ART OF THE VENTURE BROS. HIT CARTOON SERIES GOES BEHIND THE SCENES! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—As rumored at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, Dark Horse Books proudly announces it will publish The Art of The Venture Bros.! This massive coffee table book includes original artwork, character designs, storyboards, painted backgrounds, and props from every episode of The Venture Bros. to date, with accompanying commentary on the development of the series from cocreators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer! Check out the earliest sketches of all your favorite Venture Bros. characters and the genesis of the ideas that became some of the show’s
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Abnett & Culbard Premiere “Dark Ages”
ABNETT & CULBARD PREMIERE DARK AGES! Kingdom of Heaven meets Starship Troopers in new comic series! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—Dark Horse Comics is pleased to debut Dark Ages, another cosmic thrill ride from Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dan Abnett! The creators of Vertigo’s The New Deadwardians, Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard, deliver medieval sci-fi action in Dark Ages! The medieval world is locked in war. As a godless mercenary company slogs across Europe in search of sustenance and coin, they encounter a demonic force born not of hell, but of somewhere else entirely! Check out the exclusive interview with Dan Abnett on Comic Book Resources! Praise for Dan Abnett and
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Puryear and Alexander’s “Concrete Park” Returns
TONY PURYEAR AND ERIKA ALEXANDER’S CONCRETE PARK RETURNS WITH HARDCOVER AND NEW SERIES! A Best American Comics 2013 selection! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—With overwhelming fan support and critical success in Dark Horse Presents, Tony Puryear and Erika Alexander’s Concrete Park is slated for a new miniseries this fall! When young Earth outcasts are exiled to “Scare City,” a vast outpost on a distant desert planet, they must find a path to redemption or be destroyed by their own violence. Concrete Park, a dark, sexy sci-fi saga by Tony Puryear (screenwriter of Eraser) and Erika Alexander (Living Single), is filled with unforgettable protagonists, a colorful supporting cast, redemption, romance, and
Continue readingDark Horse Announces C2E2 2014 Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | MILWAUKIE, OR— Dark Horse Comics is headed to Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2014 in Chicago this weekend! Join us for free signings by visiting Dark Horse at booth #619 and come see our panels! Details are below! Free comics, prints, or posters will be available at each signing. There will also be items available for sale. Certain restrictions may apply. Please note that signings will be ticketed or capped as needed. All events are subject to change. Comics featuring C2E2 exclusive variant covers are available in limited quantities. All proceeds from the convention variant of The Witcher will benefit Sharon and Stan Sakai.
Continue readingDark Horse Brings Top Talent to ReedPOP’s C2E2 In Chicago April 25 – 27
Acclaimed Comics Publisher Hosts Gail Simone and Other Famous Artists and Writers in Panels, Booth Appearances and Signings Scott Allie to Lead Discussion in Three Panel Presentations Norwalk, CT, April 15, 2014 – Dark Horse Comics, the renowned comics publisher, will have a major presence at the upcoming C2E2 which is organized by ReedPOP, the leading producer of pop culture events. ReedPOP officials note that in addition to a large booth centrally located on the show floor, Dark Horse plans to host three panels featuring Gail Simone, Art Baltazar, and Geoff Darrow, among other top talent who will also be
Continue readingDark Horse Announces WonderCon Anaheim 2014 Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKIE, OR— Dark Horse Comics is headed to WonderCon in Anaheim, CA next weekend! Join us for free signings by visiting Dark Horse at booth #519 and come see our panels! Details are below! Free comics, prints, or posters will be available at each signing. There will also be items available for sale. Certain restrictions may apply. Please note that signings will be ticketed or capped as needed. All events are subject to change. Comics featuring WonderCon exclusive variant covers are available in limited quantities. All proceeds from the convention variant of The Witcher will benefit Sharon and Stan Sakai. SIGNING SCHEDULE Friday, April 18
Continue readingDark Horse Announces Exclusive WonderCon Variants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR —As the pop culture world gears up for this year’s WonderCon in Anaheim, CA, Dark Horse announces two special variant covers for this year’s show! First up, Dark Horse brings an all-new variant cover for a critical hit and fan favorite, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with an exclusive Season Ten first-issue cover by Tomb Raider art director Brian Horton! Limited to 1,000 copies, these are sure to be scarce! Second is a variant for Angel & Faith Season Ten #1, by Buffy cover artist Steve Morris! Again, with only 1,000 copies produced, these will go fast! These two special WonderCon exclusives will retail for $5
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