If you haven't been keeping up with your comics media, here's some key links and reviews for you to check out what we've got going on in the news!
Ghost Returns in Dark Horse Presents!
Incredible news for the comics world at large. One of Dark Horse Comic's greatest heroines is returning to the pages of Dark Horse Presents and we couldn't be more thrilled! Comic Book Resources spoke exclusively with the creative team behind the book, Kelly Sue DeConnick and fan favorite artist Phil Noto!
"There's nothing I enjoy more as a reader -- or, really, as a consumer of any kind of fiction, TV, movies, even games -- than genuinely having no idea where a plot is going next. That is the experience we are trying to create." - Kelly Sue DeConnick
Entertainment Weekly broke the news of actress Juliet Landau penning the new miniseries for her character on the ever-popular Buffy the Vampire series, Drusilla. News spread wide and fast and fans are incredibly excited for this title to hit shelves!
“There’s so much range and dimension and so many different colors to the character. It’s just really rife with possibilities in terms of where you can go. You can go to any era or any direction, really.” - Juliet Landau
Comic Book Resources also spoke with the creative team behind Dark Horse's Drusilla and our very own Scott Allie had great things to say!
"It's as much about other people's perception of her as it is about Dru herself. Not every page is about Drusilla running around doing her crazy behavior. In a way, it's strangely soft focused on her with the plot and so while it all sprouts from Juliet's understanding of the character, the plot brings in a lot of other kinds of characters. It's so interesting. It all evolves from Juliet's understanding of Dru from the inside the way only an actor's perspective can provide." - Scott Allie
Alabaster Included in Free Comic Book Day!
Caitlín R. Kiernan’s highly anticipated new series will now be included in both of Dark Horse’s Free Comic Book Day books, with two pages in each book, to expose this exciting new series to as wide an audience as possible!
This special four-page story, told across Dark Horse’s two FCBD offerings, will give readers a compelling glimpse into Dancy’s world and the blurry line that separates her from the angels she serves—and the monsters she hunts.
Camilla d'Errico Exclusive on The Mary Sue!
The amazing Camilla d'Errico gave an exclusive interview to comics media maven about her upcoming art book released through Dark Horse Books!
"I adore anime and manga, so I know that a lot of what tickles my fancy comes from Asia, be it their literature, their animations, their films and storytelling. I also find a lot of beauty in nature and classic literature. Did I mention I’m a hopeless romantic? I think that has a lot to do with my creativity." - Camilla d'Errico
Christopher Golden's Baltimore Exclusive!
Christopher Golden spoke with Comic Book Resources about the next installment of Baltimore and what's in store for the future!
"We're going somewhere interesting with this series, and along the way you get horror, anguish, drama, and a whole lot of monster-hunting action." - Christopher Golden
ON SALE THIS WEEK IN REVIEWS
"Drusilla is a ton of fun… and who knows just where she is headed next? The surprise with regards to Angel’s plans for resurrecting Giles has me ready to settle in for another amazing arc, and Faith’s father promises to provide his own interesting twists and turns. Angel and Faith continues to be one of my favorite monthly reads." - Fandom Post
"I do look forward to seeing Angel fall apart from the strain of his new endeavor and I am intrigued by the secrets that Faith’s dad seems to be holding. We’re in for a complex mystery that’s just gearing up!" - Fandomania
The Immortal: Demon in the Blood #3
"If you missed the start of the series just buy them digitally or track them down in the back issue bin, it’s worth it." - Comic Bastards
"The fourth and final issue will be a make or break for this series. That final battle will be something epic and unforgettable." - Review Fix
King Conan: The Phoenix on the Sword #2
"Giorello and Villarrubia are masters of Conan. They have the Hyborian Age dripping from their pours. Every single panel is a masterpiece. The detail put onto every page puts other comics to shame, and I find I am perfectly content to just delve into their world, exploring every line, relishing every tone. Stunningly beautiful." - Comics Bulletin
"The creative team follows up the previous issue with more of the same excellence. The one-two punch of Tomas Giorello and Jose Villarrubia serves to bring the dangerous world of Hyboria to life with awesome grit." - Alternative Mindz
“Usagi Yojimbo” is the perennial all-ages book: a great entry level for kids and yet wholly engrossing for adults decades later in life. This issue gives us a true Ronin tale -- in fact, most of the plot and dialogue could have easily been repurposed for a human crime tale. Sakai commitment to his rabbit leads only shows us the beauty of the long form possibilities seeing the wandering rabbit Ronin grow and continue to be a draw for fans of all demographics." - CBR
"Ultimately what you have here is action that would be age appropriate for kids, and exciting for adults. I mentioned last month that issue #143 is a good place to jump on to the title. Between the two I think you’ll see a strong microcosm of what Usagi Yojimbo has to offer." - Geeks of Doom
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