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Anime Expo - Dark Horse Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson... The Industry's Dark Horse Part One
by Eric Moro (Mon 11-24-2003)
Known within the comics community as the king of licensed properties, Dark Horse Comics has become a major force within an industry once dominated by the "dynamic duo" of DC and Marvel Comics. Over the course of its 17-year history, the company has explor... Dark Horse and Universal Sign Deal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-14-2008)
Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a three-year production and distribution agreement that establishes a studio home for all of Dark Horse's creative properties going forward. The agreement was jointly announced by Marc Shmuger an... 
The Industry's Dark Horse Part Two
by Eric Moro (Thu 11-27-2003)
In part one of our "publisher profile," Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson discussed the company's origins and its commitment to creator rights. In this segment, the publisher examines the company's movie production arm, taking a candid look at s... KISS at Dark Horse
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 08-23-2001)
Dark Horse Comics has announced plans to publish an all-new line of comic books based on the rock band KISS. The first of four KISS projects - THE DEMON, STARCHILD, SPACE ACE and CAT MAN - will begin publication late next spring."KISS has always been abou... Dark Horse @ Anime Central (Mon 05-16-2005)
According to an update at the Anime Central blog, Dark Horse announced the following new titles this weekend at their panel:Lady SnowbloodEdenSpace PinchyZombi-ya ReikoFaces by Junji ItoRomantic Worries of the DeadSaiyuki Dendaio In addition, Dark Horse w...ALIENS VS PREDATOR VS TERMINATOR: Dark Horse Comics
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-04-2000)
Writer Mark Schultz cannot emphasize enough that his four-issue ALIEN VS. PREDATOR VS. TERMINATOR miniseries from Dark Horse Comics is, first and foremost, an exciting action-adventure that should appeal to fans of all three franchises. The reason for his... More Manga From Dark Horse
by News Editor (Wed 03-01-2006)
ICv2 reports Dark Horse editor Carl Horn announced the company is planning to double its output of manga titles this year, to than 70. Dark Horse will expand its releases to encompass all of the major manga genres. Horn also announced that Dark Horse woul... Wizard World 2000: Dark Horse Signs Tony Daniel
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sun 08-06-2000)
Dark Horse Comics announced that former Image artist Tony Daniel (The Tenth, Adrenalynn and F5) will be launching a new series named Silke with the company in January 2001. The title will launch as a four-issue mini-series, although it may expand to more ... David Fincher and Dark Horse Leads THE GOON
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
Dark Horse Entertainment, David Fincher and animation house Blur Studios are teaming up to bring cult comic The Goon to the big screen as a CG-animated film. While no studio is yet attached to distribute the new comic film, Universal has a first-look deal... Dark Horse To Publish Harlequin Manga (Thu 06-02-2005)
According to this press release, the folks at Dark Horse are set to try out a few manga adaptations of mid-range Harlequin romance writers books. Dark Horse will publish manga adaptations of six topselling Harlequin titles under the Harlequin Ginger Bloss...Dark Horse Plans Revealed (Tue 10-03-2006)
An update at ICv2 has a lot of information about what to expect from Dark Horse in early 2007, from Gunsmith Cats to an Akira companion and a lot more. Bits of this has been talked about before but the full overview shows the diverse and interesting selec...Dark Horse Dishes Up Shirow (Tue 05-16-2006)
We talked about this previously in a convention report about Dark Horse having some plans to re-issue their Shirow catalog of titles in unflipped format but the details are now flowing in the latest editorial at the Dark Horse site regarding manga.Startin...Dark Horse Blood+ Contest (Thu 02-07-2008)
Our Blood+ contest sponsored by Dark Horse Comics has ended and the twenty winners have been chosen. If you\'re one of the thousands that entered, be sure to take a look to see if your name is on the list. Prizes will be shipped by Dark Horse.Conan at Dark Horse
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-11-2002)
Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson this week announced a new publishing program featuring CONAN THE BARBARIAN. The monthly ongoing series will include all-new stories based on the classic Robert E. Howard character and also incorporate adaptation... Dark Horse Comics to release ALIEN VS. PREDATOR sequel
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-10-2004)
Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will publish a original companion comic story to this summer's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR film. Titled ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THRILL OF THE HUNT, the 96-page graphic novel takes the story elements of Paul W.S. Anderson's f... The Dark Horse of the Force
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 06-13-2002)
There's no doubt that this summer will be at least partly ruled by the Force (web-swingers notwithstanding) thanks to the arrival this May of STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES. But for those of us who recall those heady days of yore when the gap... Dark Horse February Tidbits (Sun 11-06-2005)
According to an update at the Pulse, Dark Horse has talked about their February solicitations. Titles worth noting:CRYING FREEMAN VOLUME 1 TPB - Long out-of-print in America, the Dark Horse edition of Crying Freeman is the first English translation of the...Dark Horse lands THE INCREDIBLES
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 07-29-2004)
Dark Horse Comics will publish a four-issue mini-series adaptation of Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES this coming November. The comic will be adapted by the movie's director/screenwriter, Brad Bird, and illustrated by one of the film's storyboard artists, ... Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 12-06-2005)
Right Stuf has updated with the April slate of manga titles due out from Dark Horse which you can find here. Of note is the scheduled date for the first Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex novel.Dark Horse Interviews Kazuo Koike (Tue 03-07-2006)
One manga writer who managed to earn a solid reputation during the years when manga was little known, Carl Horn of Dark Horse has an interview posted to their site with a hands on interview of one you can definitely consider a legend in the manga world.Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Thu 10-06-2005)
Slowly churning out their own material, Dark Horse has a few new manga additions for December and January:Berserk Vol. #10 - $13.99 - 01/25/2006Seraphic Feather Vol. #06 - $15.99 - 01/11/2006Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol. #03 - $8.99 - 12/14/2005Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Wed 01-11-2006)
Dark Horse has added a few new volumes to some of their popular series according to a Right Stuf update that you can find here.Dark Horse Options WAR MONKEYS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-27-2007)
Dark Horse's Indie Production company has optioned the rights to a horror comedy, WAR MONKEYS, based off a story concept by producer Chris Patton. The Hollywood Reporter says scribe Cleve Nettles is handling the script process while Mike Richard... Drooker's classic FLOOD, Manga Master Shiro top October DARK HORSE Releases
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-18-2002)
Eric Drooker's astonishing, wordless epic FLOOD! A NOVEL IN PICTURES gets the respect a classic deserves in a Dark Horse Comics tenth-anniversary reissue, set to hit shelves on October 2 for $14.95. Originally published in 1992, the novel weaves a wordles... Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 04-11-2006)
Right Stuf\'s got the latest on what to expect from Dark Horse this August:EDEN Vol. #04 - $12.95 - 08/02/2006Oh My Goddess! Vol. #24 - $10.95 - 08/09/2006Path of the Assassin (aka: Hanzou no Mon) Vol. #02 - $9.95 - 08/30/2006Scary Books Vol. #03 - $13.95...Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Tue 04-05-2005)
Right Stuf has the word on a couple of new titles from Dark Horse coming out in August this year:Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol. #07 - $9.95 - 08/10/2005Trigun Maximum Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 08/03/2005Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol. #02 - $8.95 - ...Dark Horse New Novel Solicitation (Thu 08-18-2005)
Also updated at Right Stuf, it looks like Dark Horse has set a date for the first Blood: The Last Vampire novel:Blood the Last Vampire Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 11/01/2005Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Mon 08-14-2006)
Adding in a few things for the fourth quarter as well as lining up for the January 2006 release, Right Stuf has the goods on Dark Horse today:Appleseed Hypernotes Vol. #01 - $14.95 - 11/08/2006Berserk Vol. #15 - $13.95 - 01/24/2007Blade of the Immortal (a...Dark Horse Manga Mix Contest (Thu 05-18-2006)
Our desk is overflowing with a lot of extra discs and books lately so we need to get it cleared off so we can actually do some work. We've got three manga releases from Dark Horse that will appeal to your yo...MPD Psycho Dark Horse Contest (Wed 05-16-2007)
The folks at Dark Horse have been very gracious by donating to us fifteen (15) copies of their June 6th release of MPD Psycho Vol. #1 for a contest!Police detective Kobayashi Yousuke's life is changed foreve...Anime Central - Dark Horse Industry Panel
by Justin Richardson (Fri 05-19-2006)
December 2006 - Appleseed Illustration and Data Book
November 2006 - Samurai Champloo Roman Album
In the near future, fans should be seeing all of Shirow\'s works being re-released into the market unflopped.
Gunsmith Cats will be getting a unflopped rel... Q&A With Dark Horse (Thu 07-12-2007)
Following up on their news from Anime Expo, the folks at Dark Horse have finally caught their collective breath and we\'ve thrown them a few questions on their recent announcements and some extra clarification on their series Eden.Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 02-06-2007)
The July slate of titles from Dark Horse has shown up on Right Stuf today and it\'s load pretty much with just solid titles throughout:Appleseed Vol. #03 - $14.95 - 07/04/2007Berserk Vol. #18 - $13.95 - 07/25/2007Chunchu: Genocide Fiend Vol. #01 - $10.95 ...Dark Horse Acquires Gunsmith Cats BURST (Wed 05-31-2006)
In response to a reader question about the title, it\'s been revealed that we should look for Gunsmith Cats BURST (the 2004 re-start of the series by Kenichi Sonada) in the first half of 2007 from Dark Horse Comics together with the re-release in unfloppe...Dark Horse Manga Mania Contest (Thu 06-29-2006)
The folks at Dark Horse have an amazing Manga Mania contest up and running now that includes things such as original artwork, signed books and a lot of books in general. Some of these are even making me drool! Check it out and get entered!Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 12-05-2006)
The March slate of manga titles from Dark Horse has surfaced on Right Stuf today:Appleseed Vol. #02 - $14.95 - 05/30/2007Berserk Vol. #17 - $13.95 - 05/30/2007EDEN Vol. #07 - $12.95 - 05/02/2007Gunsmith Cats Revised Vol. #02 - $16.95 - 05/30/2007Hanami: I...Dark Horse @ Anime Central (Sat 05-20-2006)
Justin has posted up a brief report about Dark Horse from last weekend\'s Anime Central convention.Dark Horse on Harlequin Manga (Fri 06-24-2005)
The folks at Newsrama have an interview up with the editor behind the new line at Dark Horse, though there are a few faux pas moments there regarding subgenres which someone at that level should not make, but hey, it\'s still early in the industry right? ...Dark Horse New Manga Solicitations (Wed 02-09-2005)
June\'s getting a few new titles added to the upcoming list courtesy of titles from Dark Horse as listed by Right Stuf:Blade of the Immortal (aka: Mugen no Jyuunin) Vol. #14 - $17.95 - 06/01/2005Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 0...Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Wed 07-13-2005)
With prices all over the map, Dark Horse has a couple of new solicitations via Right Stuf this afternoon for November release:Club 9 (aka: Heba! Haroo-chan) Vol. #04 - $15.95 - 11/02/2005EDEN Vol. #01 - $12.95 - 11/02/2005Trigun Maximum Vol. #07 - $9.95 -...Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Wed 08-10-2005)
Right Stuf has listed what we can expect from Dark Horse for releases come December 2005:Lady Snowblood (aka Syura Yukihme) Vol. #02 - $14.95 - 12/28/2005Oh My Goddess! Vol. #22 - $10.95 - 12/14/2005Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol. #09 - $9.95...Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Wed 01-12-2005)
Courtesy of an update at Right Stuf, the May solicitations for manga from Dark Horse is now out:King of Wolves (aka Ohrou) Vol. #01 - $12.95 - 05/11/2005Trigun Maximum Vol. #05 - $9.95 - 05/04/2005Vampire Hunter D Vol. #01 - $8.95 - 05/04/2005Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Thu 11-11-2004)
Dark Horse continues with their higher priced titles with two new ones set for late winter/early spring 2005:Hellsing Vol. #06 - $13.95 - 03/02/2005Monkey King Vol. #01 - $14.95 - 04/27/2005Dark Horse Talks Manga (Mon 01-07-2008)
The ICv2 site has a new interview up with Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson in which a segment is focused on manga, their role in it as the oldest publisher in North America for manga, and where the future of it will be.Dark Horse delivers a VAN HELSING prequel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-16-2004)
When VAN HELSING opens in theaters on May 7 another chapter in the vampire killer's life will also come out. Dark Horse Comics is publishing a one-issue VAN HELSING comic book that will serve as a de facto prequel to the events seen in Stephen Sommers' mo... Dark Horse Manga Tidbit (Mon 06-02-2003)
According to this article on IVC2 (provided courtesy of mangajunky in the manga forum), Dark Horse announced at the Book Expo America this past weekend that it has acquired the manga rights for both Trigun and Hellsing, as well as (a version?) of the Ring...Dark Horse @ Anime Expo (Mon 07-03-2006)
Info on the Dark Horse panel seems to be minimal but the person behind Irresponsible Pictures blog noted that they had one new title announcement, Dame Dame Saito Nikki. Thanks to Jarred for the heads-up.Dark Horse @ Anime Central (Mon 05-08-2006)
Justin\'s posted a few tidbits from the Dark Horse panel this weekend at Anime Central with more to follow. Right now though we\'ve learned that Gunsmith Cats will be getting a unflopped release in 4 huge volumes come later this year/next year. No MSRP an...Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Mon 07-10-2006)
Right Stuf has added the December slate of titles from Dark Horse which is filled out with a bit of variety and price points:Appleseed ID Vol. #01 - $14.99 - 12/20/2006Banya: the Explosive Delivery Man (aka: Banxya) Vol. #02 - $12.95 - 12/20/2006Crying Fr...Dark Horse announces Rocket Comics
by Mike Whybark (Fri 12-20-2002)
In a Dark Horse Comics press release, the publisher announced the development of a line of adventure comics under a new banner, Rocket Comics, set to hit shelves in Summer 2003. The project is described as "high-energy adventure stories that focus on stro... Dark Horse @ Anime Expo (Sun 07-01-2007)
Anime News Network is reporting that Dark Horse made some Anime Expo announcements this morning:Bride of the Water GodGhost Talkers DaydreamThe Color of Rage (Colored) by Kazuo Koike and Seisaku KanoA Wind Named Amnesia (previously reported but not offici...Dark Horse Talks Immortal (Thu 10-18-2007)
The recent news of the manga series Blade of the Immortal ending it\'s monthly single comic form in the US and transitioning to graphic novel form has generated plenty of discussion both pro and con. The folks at ICv2 sat down with Dark Horse to talk abou...Dark Horse Delays (Wed 03-07-2007)
Confirming some rumors from the New York Comic-Con, we've learned from Dark Horse directly that their releases of Octopus Girl and Museum of Terror manga releases have indeed postponed indefinitely.Dark Horse Contest Ends (Wed 05-30-2007)
Our Dark Horse sponsored contest for a copy of MPD Psycho Vol. #1 has come to a close and our list of fifteen winners has been announced!Dark Horse New Title Solicitation (Fri 10-06-2006)
The March slate from Dark Horse went out today and Right Stuf has posted the latest title solicitations:Akira Club Artbook Vol. #01 - $29.95 - 03/07/2007Banya: the Explosive Delivery Man (aka: Banxya) Vol. #03 - $12.95 - 03/14/2007Berserk Vol. #16 - $13.9...Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Sat 11-04-2006)
Catching up on some recent manga solicitations, we\'ve got the Dark Horse slate recently added to Right Stuf:Appleseed Vol. #01 - $14.95 - 04/11/2007Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Vol. #03 - $10.95 - 04/04/2007Oh My Goddess! Vol. #26 - $10.95 - 04/11/20...Dark Horse New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 01-09-2007)
The Dark Horse slate of titles for June 2006 has shown up via Right Stuf this evening and it as always has an interesting bit of diversity to it:Banya: the Explosive Delivery Man (aka: Banxya) Vol. #04 - $12.95 - 06/20/2007Black Magic Vol. #01 - $14.95 - ...Blood+ from Dark Horse Contest (Mon 01-14-2008)
Dark Horse is getting excited about a new series that they're kicking off in February 2008. Part of a large multimedia campaign during its original release in Japan, the Blood+ manga is finally coming to Nor...Dark Horse Movie Projects
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-17-2001)
In a recent interview, Dark Horse's Mike Richardson touched upon a number of long developing projects based on books published by his company. While talking to The Last Comic Site [http://www.lastcomicsite.com/], Richardson gave the following info on a nu... Dark Horse New Title Solicitations (Mon 06-12-2006)
Adding a few titles to their November slate via Right Stuf, look for these titles from Dark Horse:Berserk Vol. #14 - $13.95 - 11/29/2006EDEN Vol. #05 - $12.95 - 11/01/2006Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol. #3 - $8.95 - 11/08/2006Shaman Wa...2005 In Review: Dark Horse (Tue 01-03-2006)
Ed\'s definitely been keeping busy lately and today he\'s also got another manga studio report card in, this time for Dark Horse.Comic Con Reports on Dark Horse (Fri 07-23-2004)
The Comic Con site has its own news reporting and added these new title announcements from Dark Horse:Monkey King (Mar) - Katsuya Terada (w/a): The baddest ape in ancient China is on an impossible mission to find the sacred scrolls of the Buddha. Hipira: ...Dark Horse @ NYCC (Sun 02-26-2006)
Ed\'s posted up some information from one of the panels where Dark Horse announced several things, including New Lone Wolf & Cub and apparently a publishing partnership to bring the Asuka Shinsha magazine \"Small S\" to the US and to bring western artists...Dark Horse's THE DESCENDANTS Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-25-2007)
Dark Horse Entertainment (publishers of 30 Days of Night, Hellboy & AVP) have released the teaser trailer for their upcoming web series, THE DESCENDANTS, courtesy of Youtube. The adaptation is based on the DH comic of the same name written and created... Dark Horse's SCORPION KING
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 12-11-2001)
Dark Horse will be publishing a two-issue THE SCORPION KING mini-series, based on the upcoming THE MUMMY RETURNS spin-off starring The Rock.The comic is not an adaptation of the movie, but rather a new story featuring Mathayus, a young warrior destined to... Dark Horse Panel (Sat 07-05-2008)
Ron\'s stepping away from his usual reviewing duties to help out at Anime Expo 2008 by providing a rundown of events at the Dark Horse Comics Panel.EXCLUSIVE: A vision of Dark Horse's future films
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-27-2003)
Speaking exclusively with CINESCAPE's Eric Moro, Dark Horse Comics President Mike Richardson gave us a vision of the film future of Dark Horse -- from movies that are in production (HELLBOY) to ones announced as in development (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) and other... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... Dark Horse April 2006 Title Solicitations (Tue 12-06-2005)
Berserk Vol. #11 - $13.95 - 04/12/2006Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol. #01 - $8.95 - 04/12/2006Lullabies from Hell Vol. #01 - $12.95 - 04/19/2006Oh My Goddess! Vol. #23 - $10.95 - 04/12/2006Dark Horse & Del Rey New Manga Solicitations (Thu 10-07-2004)
A double dose from two of the smaller manga publishers this evening courtesy of Right Stuf:Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol. #04 - $9.95 - 02/09/2005the Ring Vol. #05 - $12.95 - 02/16/2005Trigun Maximum Vol. #04 - $9.95 - 02/02/2005Genshiken Vo...Dark Horse New Manga Solicitations (Fri 12-03-2004)
A couple of new books planned for April have shown up courtesy of Right Stuf this morning:Berserk Vol. #07 - $13.95 - 04/13/2005Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol. #05 - $9.95 - 04/13/2005Dark Horse @ Sakuracon (Sat 04-01-2006)
One panel that a few folks missed due to being held early on a Sunday morning, Toonzone has a report up on their new acquisitions for manga which include:Ohikkoshi by Hiroaki SamuraBanya The Explosive Delivery Man (manwha)Shaman Warrior (manwha)Access Hyb...DARK AGES SPAWN: THE VIKING AGE
by ANDREW KARDON (Tue 07-09-2002)
Forget Minnesota. If it's Vikings you want, just head down to your local toy store. Though you'd be hard pressed to find these bloodthirsty warriors battling it out over a pigskin on the 40-yard line. Uh uh. These axe-wielding fiends are the real deal. An... DARK METRO Vol. 1
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 03-02-2008)
Subway tunnels do more than slide you to and from work every day; they inspire the dark side of the imagination. The dimly-lit tunnels allow only fleeting glimpses of what goes on under the world's biggest cities, and most commuters never consider exactly... The return of DARK SHADOWS
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-11-2003)
The dark, moody soap opera DARK SHADOWS is returning to television. Dan Curtis, one of the original producers on the ABC TV series from the late '60s, is teaming up with WEST WING and ER producer John Wells on a new DARK SHADOWS pilot for The WB Network. ... Satsuma Gishiden -- The Legend of the Satsuma Samurai
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 10-02-2006)
If you hang around the Internet, you undoubtedly hear a lot about Ninjas and how they waste their enemies with laser-swords, run on the ceiling, and hate pirates (and vice versa). Someone usually brings up something about the hit series, Naruto. You mig... The Chronicle of the Artful Apes Part 2
by Eric Moro (Wed 07-25-2001)
Part one of CINESCAPE's PLANET OF THE APES comic book coverage retraced the lineage of Earth's smartest monkeys through their various four-color incarnations. With the 20th Century Fox/Tim Burton remake poised to take the summer movie-going audience by st... Appleseed Vol.#01 - The Promethean Challenge
by John Zakrzewski (Mon 03-17-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]Adapted by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]What They SayWorld War III is over, and nomad soldier Duenan Knute and her cyborg partner Briare... King of Wolves (aka Ohrou) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 11-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Buronson / Artist: Kentaro MiuraTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayA bright-spirited young historical scholar, Iba, disappears while on a lone expedition to study the ancient Silk Road. A year l... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... Ascension of Astro Boy
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Comic Retailer
March, 2002
Retro is in nowadays. However nostalgia is not just a longing for a simpler past or a craving for the innocent joys of childhood. Today it is a key ingredient for marketers' success. The... My Mechanical Romance
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-14-2007)
This week, I'm continuing my crash-course on anime and manga. What's good? What's bad? What's horrid? It's all subjective … one man's trash is another man's treasure, etc.
It may not seem like it at first, but ani... Manga Review: Trigun Maximum (Tue 11-16-2004)
For those pining for more Trigun since the anime has long since come and gone, the manga\'s definitely something to check out. Ed Chavez has a look at the October 2004 release of Trigun Maximum from Dark Horse.Oh My Goddess! ~Adventures of the Mini-Goddess~ Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Sun 05-09-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kosuke FujishimaTranslated by:Dana Lewis and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayThey're cute, they're small, they're...Oh My Goddess! Dark Horse collects for the first time the screwball mini-goddess cartoons by award-winning ... Berserk Vol.#13
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 12-13-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe Band of the Hawk may have been the most formidable band of fighters around, but when matched up against an army of abyssal monstrosities, earthly fighting ski... Gunsmith Cats Revised Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Fri 02-15-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenichi SonodaTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayRally and Minnie-May are two teen girls running a weapons shop in Chicago…but they have a side business as bounty hunters! Though their main ta... Drifting Classroom Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 12-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the aftermath of a strange earthquake, an entire elementary school vanishes, leaving nothing but a hole in the ground. While parents mourn and authorieties investigate... Karas Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 02-11-2008)
What They SayThe Review!Karas was Manga Entertainment\'s big new title for 2006 (we\'re a bit behind the times with this one!). Produced to mark the 40th anniversary of production studio Tatsunoko Pro, it\'s an all-action spectacular with top-notch visua... Newly reviewed: Dark Myth (Mon 10-20-2003)
Andrew\'s plugging away at his pile of DVD goodness and has surfaced with a review of Manga\'s 09/30/2003 release of Dark Myth.Crying Freeman (Koike Shoin version) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Ikegami RyoichiTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayHe is Yo Himomura, deadly assassin for the 108 Dragons, the Chinese Mafia. But to the criminal underworld who fear him, he is known as Cry... STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL - Ron Marz & Jan Duursema
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 09-28-2000)
It’s a no-brainer. Ask anyone what made Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace cool and they’ll invariably repeat two words: Darth Maul. Switch gears to their biggest disappointment, and the answer is equally predictable: Not enough Darth Maul. Witho... Two Publishers Unite for SEPTEMBER 11
by Eric Moro & Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 11-19-2001)
At a time when the nation has rediscovered the meaning of the word "hero," the comic book publishers who chronicle the fictional exploits of fantasy heroes have turned instead to paying tribute to the men and women who demonstrated true heroism on Septemb... San Diego Comic Con Update: The Eisner Awards
by Matthew F. Saunders (Sat 07-22-2000)
The 12th Annual Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards ceremony was held Friday night during the San Diego Comic-Con 2000 Convention. The awards are named after comics legend Eisner, creator of The Spirit. Considered by many to be the `Oscars` of the comic bo... YOSHITAKA AMANO AT NYAF (Thu 06-26-2008)
FAMED ARTIST TO APPEAR AS A GUEST OF HONOR AT NYAF 2008 Norwalk, CT, June 24, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced Yoshitaka Amano -- an acclaimed artist whose credits include Final Fantasy, Sandman, and Vampire Hunter D -- will appe...Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Star Wars Panel to Panel Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Mon 06-25-2007)
Star Wars: Panel to Panel Vol. 2 is an interesting book. It’s part comic book, part art collection, and part Star Wars Expanded Universe history all rolled into one gorgeous package. The book takes a look at the Expanded Universe of Star W... The Force in Four Colors (Expanded)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-01-2002)
There's no doubt that this summer will be at least partly ruled by the Force (web-swingers notwithstanding) thanks to the arrival this May of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. But for those of us who recall those heady days of yore when the gaps... Back to the Future
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Now that anime has a firm foothold in America, we can revisit the groundbreaking manga that created the first modern generation of American fans. This entertainment has come full circle with Dark Horse's impressive... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... Comicsacpe - January 11, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-11-2006)
Greetings and welcome to yet another edition of COMICSCAPE, where I give you something to read in your cubicle when the boss isn't looking. This week, rather than delving into the metaphysical implications of the influence of Thelema upon the inner-workin... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... Drawing the Darkness with Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-07-2007)
Greeting Maniacs, and welcome to another spine-tingling Comicscape spectacular! For this week, I’ve interviewed Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley – the creators and publishers behind a cool new series called Polyglot & Spleen. ... BUFFY: PALE REFLECTIONS
by Jason Henderson (Wed 12-13-2000)
Ah, the evil twin. What a wonderful science fiction cliché—and where would genre TV be without it? What other convention of fantasy and science fiction shows allows the actors or actresses playing the heroes to mug shamelessly as slightly different versio... Berserk Vol.#09
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayGriffith, charismatic leader of the elite mercenary Band of the Hawk, has seen better days. His fearless champion, Guts, has left the Band, defeating Griffith in... Berserk Vol.#10
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayWarrior supreme Guts has returned, and just in time to save the weakened Band of the Hawk from certain destruction... and to form an intimate bond with the beaut... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... Lady Snowblood (aka Syura Yukihme) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 10-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Kazuo KamimuraTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayFrom the pen of Kazuo Koike, of Lone Wolf and Cub fame, comes Lady Snowblood.
A story of pure vengeance, Lady Snowblood tells the t... BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Tue 09-25-2007)
When Dark Horse Comics began publishing in 1986, they took a strategic path far different than most of the other independent publishers of the day. Dark Horse was clever enough to go after licensed properties that already had a built-in fan following... Harlequin Pink Vol.#02 - The Bachelor Prince
by Sakura Eries (Mon 09-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Debbie Macomber/Misao Hoshiai Translated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayPrince Stefano was a man most girls could only dream of meeting. And now the very handsome - and very eligible - bachelor has come to America in sea... Berserk Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe Band of the Hawk-what\'s left of them-are on the run, Guts and Casca having rescued the Hawks\' leader, Griffith, from the horrors of the King of Midland\'s d... Berserk Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 04-09-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayBack in the day, Guts the Black Swordsman was a top slayer for The Band
of the Hawk, an elite mercenary unit led by Griffith, whose calm
demeanor and callow be... Berserk Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-15-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayHe is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a warrior of legendary prowess. Relentless, fearless, merciless. As cold and brutal as the iron of the massive sword he wields a... Aliens Vs. Predator Omnibus Vol. 1
by Tim Janson (Mon 08-20-2007)
With Marvel and DC Comics having enjoyed so much success with their Essentials/Showcase Presents Omnibus reprints, Dark Horse Comics has jumped on the bandwagon with their own massive tomes of reprint material. One of the things that really made Dark... Hollywood Writers and Mainstream Acceptance
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-11-2007)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another edition of Wednesday weirdness. My friend and confidante, D.C. Harbold of New Orleans’s More Fun Comics, inadvertently gave me the idea for this week’s column. He remarked t... Trigun Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro NightowTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayAction, comedy, science fiction, and western gunslinger action congregate within these pages. Created by Yasuhiro Nightow, this compound of genre-bending ingred... Purgatory Kabuki Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 03-31-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasushi SuzukiTranslated by:Daniel Sullivan and Asako OtomoAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayPurgatory Kabuki is a samurai action story set in the underworld or afterlife. For reasons unknown, former samurai - Imanoturugi is o... Comicscape - July 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-28-2004)
OPINION:The results are in, and it looks like I should leave the predictions game to the experts. Out of the eleven categories I made predictions about, I was only right about seven of them and at the college I teach at, 60% or thereabouts would be a D.... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#10 - A Couple of Jitte
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 02-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Kojima GosekiTranslated by:Marc MiyakeAdapted by:Marc MiyakeWhat They SayIt\'s the final volume of Samurai Executioner, and like the previous nine volumes, the last is a combination of life\'s varying tides of go... DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... GREEN LANTERN/ALIENS
by Edward Gross (Wed 09-06-2000)
Ron Marz believes in responsibility. The proof lies in his exclusive contract with CrossGeneration Comics, which he made sure had a clause allowing him to complete work he`d previously committed to for Dark Horse Comics. Interestingly, that same sense of ... Berserk Vol.#08
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 05-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThe century-spanning war between Midland and Chuder continues unabated. The two warring kingdoms, vying for supremacy, launch headfirst into what will become the... Berserk Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura KentaroTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayNow that the evil Count has been killed and dragged to Hell by the demon lords of the Godhand, Guts, the Black Swordsman, recalls his horrific upbringing and his ... The ever-shrinking world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
by Eric Moro (Mon 06-18-2001)
Whether you agree with this statement or not, the world of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting smaller by the minute. Sure, with each incarnation of the series' characters (animated, comic book adaptation, novelization, etc.) the franchise expands exponen... Trigun Maximum Vol.#06
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 04-03-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naitou YasuhiroTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They Say\"The power I gained was death at my fingertips\"
Many Gung-Ho Guns have fallen victim to defeat and therefore death, but not by the bullets of the reluctant he... Star Wars: Crimson Empire
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Wed 01-23-2008)
I’ve long considered Dark Horse to be the smartest and most resourceful comic book publisher. When they started out over twenty years ago, they made the conscious decision to not try to take on Marvel and DC at their own game. Instead, the... I Talked with a Zombie: Mark Kidwell on ‘68
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-10-2007)
Everyone loves zombies. They scare the hell out of you. They serve as a perfect metaphor for, well, “us.” And, best of all, they eat people. With those sterling qualities, I see very little not to like about our lumb... Lady Snowblood (aka Syura Yukihme) Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Thu 02-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Kazuo KamimuraTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayThe path of revenge can have many twisted turns, and Lady Snowblood's is no exception. Born in a prison, a product of her mother's g... EMILY Comic Getting Adapted to Theaters
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-30-2008)
The trades are reporting that another comic should be hitting the big screen in the near future, though this one isn't based around an iconic superhero. Instead, it will be based on the Dark Horse comic series Emily the Strange, says the Hollywood Reporte... Lullabies from Hell Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 06-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino HideshiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to one of the most disturbing minds in Japanese manga! Hideshi Hino has long been considered a master of the horror manga genre since his coming out in the ... Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)
Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t... Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 09-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Eiji Otsuka Artist: Housui YamazakiTranslated by:Toshifumi YomidaAdapted by:Carl Gustav HornWhat They Sayour body is their business! Five young students at a Buddhist university, three guys and two girls, find little ... Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human Error Processor Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 10-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Frederik L. SchodtAdapted by:What They SayDeep into the 21st century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robot... EDEN Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Tue 02-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroki EndoTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayGraphic, cyberpunk, and philosophical, Eden is a place where endearing heroes face a constant struggle for survival and violent surprises wait around every ... Comicscape - May 11, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-11-2005)
First, the good news: next week is my first interview in a while. I'll be talking with the man...the legend...THE CHIN: Bruce Campbell. We'll be chatting about his new comic book and movie THE MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN. The first issue of the miniserie... Comicscape - October 20, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-20-2004)
Hello, all... I'd originally intended this week to simply print the remaining responses to the Hal Jordan question and to move on to something else equally irrelevant to real life. (If you'd rather skip what follows and go directly to those responses, cli... ANGEL "Not Fade Away"
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-20-2004)
Well, here we are: ANGEL is no more. After five seasons we've come to the end of this phase of the vampire with a soul's journey. Series creator Joss Whedon and writer/director Jeffrey Bell have chosen to end their spinoff from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER in... GRENDEL gets optioned
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-05-2004)
Dark Horse Comics President Mike Richardson hinted about it to us during an exclusive interview last November, and now it's front page news in The Hollywood Reporter today: Matt Wagner's GRENDEL is in development as a live-action film.First published by C... Amano: The Collected Art of Vampire Hunter D Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Thu 05-08-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitaka Amano / Hideyuki KikuchiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayFollowing on the heels of the retrospective Coffin comes this new collection of paintings, line-art illustrations, and photography by Vampire Hunter... Comicscape - August 17, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-17-2005)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another edition of THERE GOES YOUR LIFE!. Last week, Voodoo Maverick's Tedd Walley and John Williams helped me walk you through the soul-sucking, wallet-draining endeavor that is self-publishing. This week,... Comicscape - August 31, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-31-2005)
Greetings, gentle readers. I write this week's COMICSCAPE from a craptacular motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Hurricane Katrina decided to pay New Orleans a visit. I know that all of you waited with baited breath to learn what happened to me, but fear not my... Comicscape - March 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-01-2006)
Bluntly put, I despise television. The overcrowded pallet of unwatchable crap overwhelms the handful of decent shows. A few years ago, I decided to spend my downtime reading comics instead of looking for ghost hunting specials on the History Channel or TH... Comicscape - December 28, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-28-2005)
The New Year looms on the horizon yet again, and I find myself lacking inspiration for a column in between the twin drinking binges of Christmas and New Year's Eve. As such, you'll have to make due with my ramblings about the state of the comic industry i... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Comicscape - March 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-15-2006)
Greetings, fellow crack addicts. Yes, I just said you were all addicted to crack-cocaine. Metaphorically speaking, we all are. I assure you, the guy behind the counter at your comic shop is a half-step above the schmuck pushing dope at the public high sch... Weekly Book Buzz: Finding The Mummy in Literature
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-08-2008)
Well one might say that this is a very light week for new releases. I’d say pathetic might be a better choice of words. Honestly it really is a very slow week. With few new releases in Sci-Fi, horror and fantasy, I’ve included m... Trigun Maximum Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 04-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naitou YasuhiroTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayUnlike the subtitle of this new installment of Trigun Maximum, our hero, Vash the Stampede isn\'t exactly experiencing the happiest of days. Rather, his struggle... Trigun Maximum Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 11-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro NightowTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayPUPPETS ARE PEOPLE TOO!
Vash the Stampede carries a big gun, unmatched speed and skill, a seemingly unkillable body, and a rock motto... "Peace and Love!" But h... the Ring Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 09-02-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inagaki Misao (based on Takahashi Hiroshi's film the RingTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayEveryone knows about urban legends, those stories that seem implausible, like they could never really happen. But what ... Inheritance Trilogy Still in Stride
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-13-2007)
Whether or not you enjoyed the rather hollow cinematic translation of Eragon this past December, there’s no denying that Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Trilogy has legs. Ever since the first book’s film adaptation release, the seco... Scary Books Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Tue 03-21-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayThe spine-chilling influence of Japanese horror cinema has taken hold of Western audiences, with many of these terrifying films being adapted from classic m... Blood Sucker Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 07-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Aki Shimizu / Writer: Saki OkuseTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:What They SayThree centuries ago, a vampire by the name of Migiri was running a reign of terror across Japan when a hero named Naonosuke Kobayashi ... Super Summertime, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-22-2002)
In this tumultuous day and age, how can you be sure you won't miss all the important four-color extravaganzas you need to make your summer complete? Never fear, we've compiled this list of ten summer comic events that will have you climbing the walls like... Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-20-2008)
Robert Kirkman’s done it again. The revered scribe of Invinvible, The Walking Dead, and The Astounding Wolf-Man has thrown down a gauntlet for comic creators. Over at Comic Book Resources last Wednesday, Kirkman recorded a video that sugge... AnimeOnDVD.com Manga Forum/Industry: Year in Review 2002-2003
by Kelly Soucie (-)
So.... it's been one helluva year hasn't it? When I look back on it, I get kind of nostalgic since my membership on the AoD forums is exactly as old at the manga forum. In some ways though, I'm a lot more shocked when I look back at what's changed in the ... Comicscape - December 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-14-2005)
In the months leading to both INFINITE CRISIS and HOUSE OF M, we complained a lot about crossovers, continuity issues, and the awkward situation in which they place both publishers and readers. Oh hell, we complain about them every time Marvel or DC annou... Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... STAR WARS: INFINITY'S END
by Rich Handley (Wed 10-25-2000)
Evil witches, an alien stargate, undercover detective work and sword-wielding warriors are not elements one normally expects to find combined, particularly in a Star Wars story. However, readers of Dark Horse Comics' ongoing Star Wars title will discover ... SUPERMAN VS. TERMINATOR: Comic Book Coverage
by Edward Gross (Fri 01-28-2000)
Initially it sounded a lot like a fanboy’s idea of a wet dream: take comic icon Superman and pit him in battle against moviedom’s reigning cybernetic killing machine, the Terminator. It’s a high-concept idea that really shouldn’t work, but does remarkably... Trade paperback Review: Indiana Jones Omnibus Vol. 2
by Tim Janson (Wed 08-20-2008)
Dark Horse has been doing a magnificent job of digging through their 20+ year archives to present their omnibus editions for titles such as Aliens, Predator, and Indiana Jones. As it’s been over ten years since these stories first saw print the... Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope #2
by Carl Cortez (Thu 07-12-2001)
Marvel Comics used to wreak havoc with its superhero continuity by coming up with some of the most interesting alternate universe theories in their WHAT IF? series. It was always great to see what would happen if significant events in a super hero's life ... STAR WARS: TAG & BINK ARE DEAD #2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 12-06-2001)
Damn, this just wasn't long enough! Now why does Dark Horse persist in churning out issue after issue of Sith Tales and Jedi This and Dark That, all of it a torrent of pseudo-STAR WARS garbage that barely justifies its printing and distribution costs, whe... Comicscape - April 28, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-28-2004)
OPINION: Last week, I asked for your opinions about whether the comics companies are doing enough to interest the next generation of comics readers and what approaches they should take. On the one hand, there weren't that many responses, but on the other ... The Melancholy Toy Collector
by Scott Collura (Thu 05-08-2003)
Tim Burton's a world-renowned filmmaker, responsible for the likes of BATMAN, BEETLEJUICE and ED WOOD, but he's also an artist and an author. The uniquely dark and twisted Burton style filled his 1995 book THE MELANCHOLY DEATH OF OYSTER BOY & OTHER STORIE... To Be Continued: 2002 Comic Book Sequels, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-29-2002)
The comic book medium has certainly been susceptible to the same trends as other entertainment forms over the years, and one of the most prevalent pop culture gimmicks is, of course, the "sequel." We've seen them come and go in comics, from the second Sec... SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF JAPANESE ANIMATION ANNOUNCES SPJA INDUSTRY AWARD FINALISTS AT TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR (Thu 03-27-2008)
Bandai Entertainment Leads with Most Nominations Followed by Viz Media, Geneon Entertainment, Bandai Visual and FUNimation Entertainment Anaheim, California (March 27, 2008) ‹ The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the overseeing bo...Circle of Hell, Boy - Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 01-07-2002)
While he doesn't command the attention or the sales of a Man of Steel or Amazing Arachnid, Mike Mignola's HELLBOY has acquired a solid cult following in the comic book realm through a number of miniseries and related collectibles. With talk of an imminent... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#07
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Kojima GosekiTranslated by:Marc MiyakeAdapted by:What They SayAs Samurai Executioner continues moving into its own world of crime and punishment, honor and bushido, we are beginning to learn more about the charac... Samurai Executioner (aka: Kubikiri Asa) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 11-04-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo/Kojima GosekiTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creators of Lone Wolf and Cub comes Samurai Executioner. Few know of this precursor to the legendary ronin saga, but before Koike and Kojima cre... An Ode to the Children's Picture Book
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-11-2008)
Back before Bantam’s Choose Your Own Adventure novels and R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps, the children’s picture book reigned supreme. Their over-sized, color-splashed pages provide kids with a magical place where genre has no meaning, every li... 2007: The Year in Review, Part One
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 12-28-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another swan dive into the shallow end of the pool with Comicscape! Because of the Christmas holiday, UPS won’t deliver the comics to the shops until today. I imagine a few of you have already succumbed ... Museum of Terror Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Tue 12-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junji ItoTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:Naomi KokuboWhat They SayDark Horse Comics is Proud to present Museum of Terror, a series of horror stories by Japan\'s foremost creator of horror manga - Junji Ito. Full of compe... Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)
Warner Brothers wants to take its DC adaptation to a darker place. After the phenomenal success of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov wants to get more DC movies in theaters. Over at the Wall Street Journal, Robi... Buffy's Golden Anniversary...? Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 10-05-2002)
Last time, Fabian Nicieza started to give us a closer look at the 50th anniversary - sort of - of the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER comic book series from Dark Horse. Obviously, the comic does try to dovetail with what BUFFY fans see on the small screen, but t... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-10-2001)
By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG...