Dark Horse Comics releases comic book exploring how to prevent and prepare for Northwest wildfires The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and Dark Horse Comics have released a new comic book titled Without Warning! Wildfire. Addressing what to do before and during a Northwest wildfire, the comic is third in a series of educational and entertaining comic books promoting emergency preparedness."The Without Warning! comic book series began because we found that many public education publications struggled to resonate with younger audiences," said Althea Rizzo, OEM Geologic Hazards Program Coordinator. "The series has been a huge hit, helping us engage with youth while introducing and reinforcing the concept of readiness." Emergencies...
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Dark Horse Welcomes the Creators of Young Adult/Middle Grade Comics "Savor" and "Earth Boy" for a Live-Streamed DiscussionThe variety of comics and graphic novels for younger readers offered by Dark Horse grows this year with new additions Savor and Earth Boy. On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 1 pm Pacific time (UTC -8), Neil Kleid, John Broglia, and Frank Reynoso--the creators of Savor--are joined by Paul Tobin and Ron Chan, creators of the upcoming Earth Boy, for a live panel discussion on the Dark Horse Twitch channel. Join us to learn more about making comics for younger readers and discover what both of these exciting new graphic novels are all about.The live stream will be presented on the Dark Horse Comics Twitch channel,...
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From Creators Neil Kleid, John Broglia, and Frank Reynoso enjoy a bonus holiday short story from the world of their upcoming adventure graphic novel, Savor!About Savor: Warrior chef Savor Batonnet must undertake her very first quest as a newly minted hero! But being called a ''hero'' and possessing a handful of skills all the ingredients Savor needs to face five deadly restaurants, build the ultimate knife, save both her parents and the woman she loves?Savor arrives January 6, 2021 at comic shops and January 26, 2021 at bookstores. Learn more and find where you can pre-order >>...
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An All New Children's Book Illustrated and Hand Lettered by Jeff Bridges and Written By His Daughter, Isabelle Bridges-Boesch, Published by Dark Horse Comics. On Sale Now, Ahead of National Father-Daughter Day, October 11, 2020.Jeff Bridges is an iconic actor, a photographer and painter, a musician and sculptor, and a husband, father and grandfather. And now he's taking on a new role: as the illustrator of the children's book Daddy Daughter Day, written by his daughter, Isabelle Bridges-Boesch. The hardcover picture book arrives October 6, 2020, ahead of National Father-Daughter Day, October 11, 2020. Father-Daughter Day, which began in 2018, is a day for father figures to celebrate their relationship with their daughters and honor that...
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Local Businesses Partner for Giveaway In Honor of Jeff Bridges' Upcoming Children's Book Daddy Daughter Day Father's Day is just around the corner, and in celebration, Dark Horse Comics is hosting a giveaway in honor of the upcoming children's book Daddy Daughter Day by Jeff Bridges and Isabelle Bridges-Boesch. Dark Horse Comics will be giving away three Pendleton Original Westerley sweaters, also known as "The Dude Sweater" made famous in The Big Lebowski as the sweater worn by Jeff Bridges' character, "The Dude." Daddy Daughter Day is the sweet story of taking the time to be with one's family, to spend the day laughing, playing and enjoying one another's company. The giveaway is honoring this special connection by asking fans to share...
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This Wednesday, April 22, join us for a chat with Plants vs. Zombies comics creators Paul Tobin, Ron Chan, and Cat Farris, live on Twitch! Dark Horse will host a live Q&A with the team, and the artists will demonstrate how to draw some of your favorite PVZ characters. The live broadcast will begin at 12 pm Pacific at twitch.tv/darkhorsecomics.Giveaways: For those joining us live on Twitch, we will give away five Plants vs. Zombies prize packs! Each pack will include copies of recent PVZ graphic novels (some signed by Paul Tobin), plus Plants vs. Zombies game codes from PopCap!Participants must enter during the live broadcast in the stream chat (instructions will be given during the broadcast). One entry per person/Twitch...
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BACK TO BLOCKS The Minecraft Original Graphic Novel Receives a Second Volume The hit Dark Horse graphic novel based on the Mojang’s best-selling video game receives a sequel in Minecraft Volume 2 from creators Sfé R. Monster and Sarah Graley. Minecraft Volume 2 welcomes us back into Minecraft’s EverRealm where the gang plans their latest adventure to an ocean monument! But when their grand quest gets sidetracked by bullies (in game and in real life), the players must devise a plan to rescue their new friends! Assaulted by pirates, and then forced to reckon with an even bigger threat, all the players realize they must learn to rely on each other to face adversity. Minecraft Volume 2 TPB...
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Your Favorite Teen Burglar Returns!The three-time Eisner Award winner and two- time Oregon Book Award finalist Bandette returns in paperback for the very first time, along with new covers by Colleen Coover! In Bandette, Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover bring to life the world’s greatest thief, a costumed teen burglar by the nome d’arte of Bandette! A thorn in the side of both the police and the criminal underworld, Bandette takes her city by storm. But it’s not all breaking hearts and purloining masterpieces when a rival thief makes a startling discovery. Can Bandette manage to laugh off a plot against her own life? All three volumes of Bandette will be arriving in trade paperback, beginning with Bandette Volume 1:...
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Dash has a thing or two to learn in 'Disney/Pixar The Incredibles 2: Slow Burn' From the creators of Disney/Pixar The Incredibles 2: Secret Identities, writer Christos Gage, artist Jean Claudio Vinci and colorist Dan Jackson, comes Disney/PIXAR The Incredibles 2: Slow Burn. Dash is known for one thing: Speed. From fighting evil to eating breakfast, Dash doesn't do slow, no matter what. However, when a new villain named Slow Burn arrives on the scene, Dash must learn, and quickly, how to adapt to life at a slower pace. And luckily for him, his family is here to help! Disney/PIXAR The Incredibles 2: Slow Burn #1 arrives February 5, 2020 and is available for pre-order now at your local comic shop. Disney/PIXAR The Incredibles 2: Secret...
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The Wordless Graphic Novel 'Baboon!' Arrives July 2020 For Young ReadersRenowned Spanish writer and artist Pau (Atlas and Axis) brought to life a completely wordless graphic novel for young readers, Baboon! which will be available in North America for the first time July 2020. Originally published by Spanish publisher Escápula, Baboon! brings to life a sincere and endearing story all through Pau’s gorgeous art. After the death of its adopted leopard mother, an orphaned baboon wanders the wild in search of companionship and a sense of identity. Luckily for our ape-hero, he stumbles upon the troop of baboons from which it was originally stolen, and falls in love with the troop’s head female. The young baboon will do...
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An all-ages interdimensional adventure begins in 'Steam' Dark Horse welcomes you to the all-ages steampunk world of Steam, arriving May 2020! Writer Drew Ford (JLA), artist Duane Leslie (Judge Dredd), and colorist Eva de la Cruz (DC Comics, 2000AD) bring you the story of Arlo, a young boy who escapes his abusive guardians on Earth, through an intergalactic portal to the steam-powered planet of Pother. There he discovers his long-lost father inadvertently helped a powerful corporation from Earth in their efforts to deplete the planet's resources. Now Arlo must set things right by joining a small group of resisters from Pother, as they work to both remove this dangerous organization from their world and protect the planet's...
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Bibbidi Bop to a Comic ShopThe fun and magic of Disney movies continue in comics with a new Disney and Dark Horse comics line, The Story of the Movie in Comics! Relive the whimsy and enchantment of your favorite Disney and Pixar feature films now re-told in a new graphic novel format! With a host of talented artists and writers, Disney magic new and old comes to life in the hardcover all ages graphic novels. The series begins with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story: The Story of the Movies in Comics on December 4, 2019, and continues through 2020, including: - Disney Cinderella: The Story of the Movie in Comics - Disney and Pixar’s Onward: The Story of the Movie in Comics - Disney Alice in Wonderland: The Story of the...
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Invisible Kids Trying to Leave a Lasting Mark on an Impermanent City From rising comic book writer Ram V (Paradiso, War of the Realms: War Scrolls) and rising artist Anand R.K. with colors by Jason Wordie (Dark Horse Presents, God Country), and Irma Kniivila (Ronin Island, Deadpool), and letters by Aditya Bidikar (Little Bird, These Savage Shores), comes Grafity's Wall Expanded Edition, a graphic novel telling a universal coming of age story set in the bright and chaotic city of Mumbai now published for the first time for an American audience with a brand new sketchbook section specially included for this expanded edition! When an aspiring street artist "Grafity" sees the illegal tenements outside his home destroyed, he finds in the...
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National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year, it takes place from April 7-13, 2019. Learn more at the American Library Association >>Dark Horse is proud to work with libraries and librarians, and in honor of National Library Week we're offering librarians a chance to win copies of some of our books for use in their libraries! UPDATE APRIL 15: Contest is now closed to entries. Congratulations to the three entrants who each won a prize pack for your libraries: Lauren Dragone, Livingston Public Library, Livingston, New Jersey Elissa Schaffer, Brighton Memorial Library, Rochester, New...
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Dark Horse Comics to release "Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Comic Series in June 2019 Dark Horse Comics and Disney are reawakening a classic Disney tale in Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Written by award-winning author Cecil Castellucci with art by Gabriele Bagnoli, Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this comic retelling revisits the timeless classic of Snow White. Relive the classic Disney fairy tale through the first-person perspective of Snow White in Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Snow is more than a damsel in distress; she possesses a heart and soul that yearns for knowledge, love, and acceptance. Made to work in her own castle by her wicked stepmother, the Queen, Snow's world changes the day...
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From blocks to panels, Minecraft returns to comics in this wonderful new anthology collection, Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld! Dark Horse, Mojang AB, and Microsoft are proud to reveal the newest addition in their publishing partnership with more stories to come! With tales of Witch and Pillager rivals finding common ground, a heartless griefer who bit off more than they could chew, and valiant heroes new (or not!) to the Overworld, Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld tells tales that span the world of the beloved game. Featuring stories from star writers Hope Larson (Batgirl), Kevin Panetta (Zodiac Starforce, Bloom), Rafer Roberts (Modern Fantasy, Grumble), and Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) and exciting...
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The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) committee has published their much-anticipated 2019 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. Dark Horse Comics is honored to have landed three titles on this year’s list! YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand the capacity of libraries to better serve teens. You can learn more about YALSA on their website! This year’s Dark Horse selections are as follows: Black Hammer: The Event, Vol 2 By Jeff Lemire. Illus. by Dean Ormston and David Rubin. 2018. Dark Horse, $19.99 (9781506701981). Abraham Slam, Golden Gail, Colonel Weird, Madame Dragonfly, and Barbalien are trapped! In their old lives they...
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Dive into Princess Ariel’s childhood! Dark Horse is pleased to announce the next addition to its publishing line with Disney— Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf (Younger Readers)! From writer Liz Marsham, artist Tara Nicole Whitaker, and letterer Chris Dickey comes a heartwarming story of friendship that showcases openness and acceptance in a world where misunderstandings happen and rumors spread. Also included in this volume are a variety of story-related activities and special features! In Disney Princess: Ariel and the Sea Wolf, young Ariel’s curiosity and adventurous spirit help her make a friend and prove that what you hear isn’t always what you should believe in this tale created especially for...
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"Disney Zootopia: Family Night" Launching in Spring 2019 Dark Horse is excited to announce the next installment in its storied partnership with Disney, Disney Zootopia: Family Night. Created for younger readers, Disney Zootopia: Family Night features two stories showing how Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde make time with their parents and siblings special! Disney Zootopia: Family Night is the second Disney Zootopia graphic novel and follows Disney Zootopia: Friends to the Rescue (on sale now). This new story collection from writer Jimmy Gownley and artist Leandro Ricardo da Silva, with colors by Wes Dzioba and letters by Chris Dickey, includes two stories from the world of Zootopia. They're written especially for young readers, but will...
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"Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia--The Felled" Arrives this Fall with Art Book to Follow in 2019 Following the success of Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia—The Secret History of Trollkind, Dark Horse Comics, Emmy® and Academy Award®–winner Guillermo del Toro, and Universal Brand Development have teamed up once again to expand DreamWorks Animation Television's fantastic Trollhunters universe with not one, but two new books! In Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia—The Felled, writer Richard Ashley Hamilton (How to Train Your Dragon: The Serpent's Heir) expands on the world of Trollhunters as his new titles of "Trollhunter" and "boyfriend" weigh heavily on Jim Lake, Jr.! As Jim faces a crisis of identity, he and his...
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Graphic Novel Set to Hit Shelves in November 2018 Dark Horse is proud to present an adaption of Herman Melville's classic story with a feathery twist! From writer Francesco Artibani, artist Paolo Mottura, and colorist Mirka Andolfo comes Disney Moby Dick, starring Donald Duck. This tale of obsession on the high seas stars Donald, Scrooge McDuck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie! In Disney Moby Dick, starring Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Donald, and nephews venture out on the high seas in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick who stole Captain Quackhab's lucky dime. As Quackhab scours the ocean in pursuit of his nemesis, facing other dangers of the sea, the crew begins to wonder: how far will their captain go for revenge? When his ship is...
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Graphic Novel Adaptation by Teresa Radice and Stefano Turconi Coming in October 2018 Dark Horse is excited to reveal Disney Treasure Island, starring Mickey Mouse! The classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale comes to life in this graphic novel adaptation that stars Mickey, Goofy, and Pegleg Pete. From writer Teresa Radice and artist Stefano Turconi comes this swashbuckling adventure that is filled with the magic of Disney! For as long as he can remember, Jim Mousekins has dreamed of a life of adventure. In Disney Treasure Island, starring Mickey Mouse, Jim's dream is suddenly realized when a mysterious man known only as "The Captain" takes up residence at Jim’s family's inn, has the boy on the lookout for "the cat with one hind...
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"Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet—Click Start: Choose Your Own Internet Adventure" Coming December 2018 Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Dark Horse is proud to reveal Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet—Click Start: Choose Your Own Internet Adventure! This new graphic novel serves as a prequel, and bonus short sequel to the feature film Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet (premiering November 21, 2018). Written by Joe Caramagna and Amy Mebberson with art by Emilio Urbano, Andrea Greppi, and Amy Mebberson, Disney Ralph Breaks the Internet—Click Start: Choose Your Own Internet Adventure continues the adventures of Vanellope and Ralph in two stories, set before and after the events of the feature film! Walt Disney Animation...
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Dark Horse Introduces New Graphic Novel Featuring Characters from Disney's "Zootopia" Dark Horse is excited to announce a new graphic novel for younger readers set for release in September 2018: Disney Zootopia: Friends to the Rescue! This story collection includes two separate tales of friendship, one featuring Zootopia's Judy Hopps as a youngster in Bunnyburrow, and the other featuring Zootopia's Nick Wilde and his urban childhood experiences. From writer Jimmy Gownley and artist Leandro Ricardo da Silva, with colors by Wes Dzioba and letters by Chris Dickey, come two tales of how talent and teamwork can overcome sticky situations. Written for younger readers, this volume will appeal to Zootopia fans of all ages with its...
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Dark Horse Introduces New Comic Series and Graphic Novel Featuring Characters from Disney•Pixar's "Incredibles 2" With the highly-anticipated release of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 quickly approaching, Dark Horse is excited to return to the adventures of the Parr family and announce some incredible new content: a graphic novel for younger readers and a three-issue comic series based on the new film! Disney•Pixar's Incredibles 2: Heroes at Home graphic novel for younger readers will go on sale on June 12, 2018. The first issue of Disney•Pixar's Incredibles 2: Crisis in Mid-Life! & Other Stories goes on sale July 11, 2018 - cover shown at left, by Gurihiru. Disney•Pixar's Incredibles 2:...
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