Another spooky season is upon us, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you! Dark Horse has a rich history of publishing some of the best horror comics in the industry. And our staff work hard to ensure that every comic, graphic novel, and art book is crafted with the utmost quality and care. It's true that the devil is in the details, especially when it comes to our incredible horror titles! If you're on the hunt for some bone-chilling, hair-raising, skin-crawling horror this Halloween, we've got you covered! And as you'll see, our pets also approved of our horror picks! So, settle in for another killer edition of the Dark Horse Comics Spooky Staff Picks...if you dare! Don't forget to check out this year's new Halloween...
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Bernice's Story Continues in a New Story Penned by Cullen Bunn and Illustrated by Series Newcomer Emily Schnall Harrow County returns! Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook’s award-winning, Eisner-nominated southern-gothic horror series is back with Tales from Harrow County: Fair Folk! Written by Cullen Bunn and lettered by Tyler Crook, the Harrow County co-creators are joined by artist Emily Schnall to continue Bernice’s story! Fresh off the loss of her goblin friend to a strange portal, Bernice must weigh her responsibilities as protector of Harrow County with her desire to get her companion back safe and sound. But the past weighs heavily and the fair folk use Bernice’s and her memories...
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Dark Horse Comics is famous for our incredible line of critically acclaimed horror comics. We take Halloween very seriously here at Dark Horse headquarters! Keeping the terrifying tradition alive (or undead), we asked our staff to tell us their picks for Halloween horror reading! We received so many great recommendations from staff across the company! If you're looking to get into the Halloween spirit with some terrifying new reads, check out this year's Dark Horse Spooky Staff Picks! To avoid fainting, keep repeating 'It's only a comic...it's only a comic... ' See something on this list that you're dying to read? We're running a huge digital sale on these and other Dark Horse Spooky Staff Picks through October 21st! Now's...
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The Award-Winning, Eisner-Nominated Southern-Gothic Horror Series Returns with a Brand-New StoryThe Eisner Nominated series is back in Tales from Harrow County: Death’s Choir. Return to the acclaimed horror series with this new story written by Cullen Bunn (Manor Black, The Sixth Gun) and Tyler Crook (Manor Black, The Stone King), and illustrated by series newcomer Naomi Franquiz (Misfit City, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl)! Ten years have passed since Emmy exited Harrow County, leaving her close friend Bernice as steward of the supernatural home. But World War II is in full swing, taking Harrow’s young men and leaving the community more vulnerable than ever—and when a ghostly choir heralds the resurrection of the dead,...
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Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, and Tyler Crook Unite for "Manor Black" from Dark Horse Dark Horse is excited to announce a new miniseries from writers Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun) and Brian Hurtt (Poppy! And the Lost Lagoon, The Sixth Gun), and artist Tyler Crook (Harrow County, B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth). Described as "a soapy, eerie new comic that delivers as many laughs as it does jolts — often at the same time," by actor and comedian Patton Oswalt, Manor Black #1 features covers by Tyler Crook and Dan Brereton (Nocturnals). From the creators of Harrow County and The Sixth Gun, comes a gothic horror fantasy about a family of sorcerers in crisis. Roman Black is the moribund patriarch of a family of powerful sorcerers....
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We're looking back on an incredible year here at Dark Horse! We are proud to see so many creators and titles on "best of" lists for 2018. Here's a look back at some of the best and brightest this year!Aliens: Dead Orbit: Newsweek: The Best Comic Books and Graphic Novels of 2018Black HammerPaste: The 10 Best Superhero Comics of 2018: Black Hammer Age of DoomMonkeys Fighting Robots: Top 5 Comic Book Covers: Black Hammer: Age of Doom #7IGN: Best of 2018: Best New Comic Book Series NomineeYoung Adult Library Servies Associtation: 2018 Great Graphic Novels for Teens (Top 10)Comicon's 7 Best Comic Series of 2018: Black Hammer: Age of Doom Doctor Star and the Kingdom of Lost TomorrowsMonkeys Fighting Robots: Top 5 Comic Book...
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We love horror comics here at Dark Horse! From classic comics like Creepy, and Eerie, to new hair-raisers like Stranger Things, and Bedtime Games, we've got you covered this Halloween! Want to know what horror comics the Dark Horse staff are reading under the blankets with a flashlight? Check out this year's list of the Dark Horse Comics Spooky Staff Picks for 2018! Alison This tie-in captures the spooky spirit of the show, Stranger Things, in creepy-cool comics format. Your chance to see the events of the first season through the eyes of Will Byers! Follow him, lost and lonely, into the terrible Upside Down… and see how he managed to cope in the monstrous dark... We love horror comics here at Dark Horse! From classic comics...
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We accidentally did not include the regular "Tales from Harrow County" one-page story by Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook in this week's Harrow County #31, so here it is for you to read for FREE! On June 27, Harrow County #32 will hit stands, bringing with it the final showdown in this beloved horror series. Don't miss it!...
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The Eisner Nominated Series Collected in Deluxe, Hardcover Format! The end of Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook's gorgeous and ghastly horror epic Harrow County is imminent, but Dark Horse is ready to give the beloved series new life with a hardcover library edition! Emmy always knew that the woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts and monsters. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is connected to these creatures—and to the land itself—in a way she never imagined. Harrow County: Library Edition Volume 1 collects the first two volumes of Harrow County in a deluxe, hardcover, and oversized format with a new cover, sketchbook material, essays, "Tales from Harrow County" bonus stories by guest...
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The Final Arc of the Acclaimed Series by Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook Hits Shops In March In May 2015, readers from across the world accepted an invitation to visit a town called Harrow County. And despite countless haints, witches, monsters, and murderers, we hope you've had a pleasant stay. The beloved horror fantasy penned by Cullen Bunn with devilishly delightful art by Tyler Crook has been a tentpole series at Dark Horse for the last two and a half years. And it is with bittersweet pride that we announce the final four-issue arc of Harrow County beginning in March 2018."Seeing Harrow County come to an end is bittersweet. I love this world. I love these characters. I love working with Tyler and Daniel [Chabon] and Dark Horse. And, if...
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Looking for some expert recommendations for hair-raising horror reads this Halloween? Well, look no further! The Dark Horse Comics staff is here to give you a helping (severed) hand! Here we have Dustin, the Dark Horse PR Coordinator, with his pick for Halloween horror! “In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a great Hellboy one-shot. And when that Hellboy one-shot includes witchcraft and the horror vibe that makes Big Red’s adventures so memorable, you have a wicked combination that’s as grim as it is fun. This free one-shot for Halloween Comic Fest is perfect for a spooky Halloween read AND intro to Hellboy’s horrifying adventures." Look for the Dark Horse...
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It's that ghoulish time of year when curling up with a hair-raising horror comic is just the ticket! If you're looking for some spooktacular recommendations for Halloween reading, let the Dark Horse staff help you out! Presenting the Dark Horse Comics Spooky Halloween Staff Picks. We will be adding a new staff pick from now until Halloween. We're going behind the scenes at the Dark Horse Comics offices to find out what's at the top of everyone's horror reading list. Join us, if you dare! First up we have Kelly, our Marketing Coordinator. Here's her pick for Dark Horse Halloween reading! "Just when you thought the dark woods couldn’t get any creepier, Harrow County takes terror to the next level! It’s a tale that’s...
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This town will make your skin crawl! Today marks the release of Harrow County Volume 3: Snake Doctor which collects the third arc of the chilling series from Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook. To get you ready for this skin crawling third volume, we asked artist Tyler Crook to sign a copy of Harrow County Volume 1 and Harrow County Volume 2, and we're giving you a chance to win them! Thank you to all who participated! This contest is now closed and the winner has been contacted. RT Sweepstakes Rules: 1. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter. 2. To enter: Follow @DarkHorseComics on Twitter and retweet our contest tweet. Winner chosen through lottery....
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Dark Horse is making it easy for you to find your next favorite series! Dark Horse is excited to announce the Dark Horse Number Ones trade paperback, which will allow readers to familiarize themselves with some of our most talented creators in a value priced collection. Dark Horse Number Ones opens the door to new storytelling worlds with eight first issues from a diverse selection of genres: Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s The Umbrella Academy is the story of a group of superpowered children, born on the same day and subsequently adopted and raised by a scientist as secretive as he is wealthy. Mike Mignola’s Hellboy in Hell finds Hellboy dead and in Hell, where a throne awaits him—along with familiar faces....
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Dark Horse is proud to announce that Harrow County #1 is being offered as part of the fifth Halloween ComicFest celebration. The heart-stopping thriller from the creative minds of Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook is one of 32 titles — 19 full-sized comics and 13 minicomics — available for the October 29, 2016, event. Harrow County #1 will be rereleased with a special Halloween ComicFest cover. A favorite of critics and fans alike, Harrow County is a must-read comic in the horror genre. Hailed by Bloody Disgusting as a “masterful creation that lingers in the small moments of terror in our daily lives,” Harrow County, a 2016 Will Eisner Award Nominee for Best New Series, is the perfect example of a southern gothic fairy...
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At the 2015 Ghastly Awards celebrating excellence in horror comics, Dark Horse took home seven prizes! The Ghastly Award Judges chose the Nominees from the books submitted by Comic Creators and Publishers throughout 2015. Winners were voted on by their Celebrity Guest Judge, John Everson, Comic Book Creators, Publishers and Fans. Best On-Going Title - Harrow County Best Limited Series - Archie vs. Predator Best One-Shot - The Goon: Theatre Bizarre Best OGN - Hellbound Best Archival Collection - Creepy Presents: Alex Toth Best Writer - Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) Best Colorist - Luca Saponti (Hellbound) Hall of Fame Inductee - Richard Corben (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Creepy Comics, Hellboy, Rat God) For more...
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Comics PRO was last week and we want to give you some awesome swag from the event! Simply retweet to win and we will pick five random winners to receive exclusive posters for the upcoming Buffy: The High School Years as well as posters for Fight Club 2, Harrow County, and Leaving Megalopolis: Surviving Megalopolis. Winners will also receive Comics PRO exclusive sneak peek copies of Aliens: Defiance #1, Blackhammer #1, and Predator: Life & Death #1 along with Avatar the Last Airbender: Smoke & Shadow Part 1, Call of Duty: Black Ops III #1, and Hellboy the 20th Anniversary Sampler all in a Dark Horse Comics tote bag! RT Sweepstakes: 1. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated...
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Harrow County #4 is out August 12 and it's your last chance to place your order before the final order cutoff on July 20th! To celebrate this critically acclaimed horror series, we're giving you a chance to win autographed copies of Harrow County #1, #2 and #3, signed by writer Cullen Bunn and artist Tyler Crook! Three random winners will be chosen! To enter: Follow Dark Horse Comics on Twitter and RT this tweet. Good luck! Check out the official rules below: RT Sweepstakes: 1. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter. 2. To enter: Follow @DarkHorseComics on Twitter and retweet our contest tweet. Winner chosen through lottery. Odds of winning...
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Universal Cable Productions (UCP) continues to expand its powerhouse producing talent and build upon the studio’s genre footprint by signing a first-look deal with legendary comic book publisher, Dark Horse Entertainment (“The Mask,” “Hellboy”). The deal announced today will focus on developing and producing scripted programming from their extensive comics library as well as new material. Discussions for the deal began at Comic Con in 2014 when Dark Horse introduced UCP executives to some of their top writers and artists. Over the last year, those conversations continued and have yielded multiple television projects with direct involvement from the comics creators. “Dark Horse...
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Comic books are my passion. I know because after nearly a decade in the industry, I’m still in love with the medium. I read comic books to unwind. I still visit my local comic book shop every Wednesday. Last week, I walked out with more new comics than I’ve ever purchased on a single new-comic-book day. There are so many ongoing titles that I anticipate each month, and, inevitably, even when I set a budget for myself, I’m not able to exclude any of the brand-new titles that catch my eye. And there are many new titles that catch my eye—an artist that has a unique flavor, or a writer with a unique and valuable new perspective. I could not be more excited about the industry right now, and, more importantly, where it...
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Don’t Miss Your Chance To Visit ‘Harrow County’ Dark Horse Comics is pleased to announce that Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook’s Harrow County #1 has sold out and will receive a second printing. Featuring a new cover by Crook, the new printing will give even more readers a chance to visit “the town that will make your skin crawl.” Praised as “genuinely creepy and engaging” by Mark Millar and called “[a series] worth checking out” by master of horror Clive Barker, Harrow County follows the story of Emmy, who always knew that the deep, dark woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts, goblins, and the restless dead. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is...
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Emmy always knew that the deep, dark woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts, goblins, and zombies. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is connected to these creatures—and to the land itself—in a way she never imagined. “Deftly written, beautifully drawn, thoughtfully imagined—Harrow County already feels like a classic.”—Michael Chabon (The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay) “Genuinely creepy and engaging, plus delicious art.”—Mark Millar (Kick-Ass) “Harrow County #1 is worth checking out if you’re a horror comic fan!”—Clive Barker (Hellraiser) “A rare thing—both wonderfully charming and genuinely...
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Bunn Takes a Backwoods Horror Journey to "Harrow County" By Steve Sunu Bunn Takes a Backwoods Horror Journey to "Harrow County" By Steve Sunu Cullen Bunn is no stranger to the supernatural -- especially when it comes to comics. Whether it's fusing magical elements with the wild west in "The Sixth Gun" or combining Asgardian mythology with superheroes in "Fearless Defenders," Bunn has a lot of experience with bringing the supernatural to sequential storytelling in interesting and fun ways. But when it comes to "Horror County," his new Dark Horse Comics creator-owned series with artist Tyler Crook set to drop in April 2015, he's approaching the supernatural in the context of a backwoods horror story. Co-created by Bunn and Crook, "Harrow...
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