Corey Taylor to Pen House of Gold and Bones Comic!
Grammy-nominated musician and best-selling author Corey Taylor, the lyricist and lead singer of Slipknot and Stone Sour, is setting down the microphone and putting ink and images to paper in his new project with Dark Horse Comics—House of Gold & Bones!
Scott Allie Promoted to Editor-in-Chief
Dark Horse is pleased to announce that Scott Allie has been promoted to editor in chief.
DH Deluxe Goes Big with Mass Effect Reaper Replica
Dark Horse Deluxe announces a brand-new phase of collectibles inspired by one of the most highly decorated franchises in the history of games, Mass Effect™. The first collectible to introduce this series is a limited-edition, large-scale replica of the Reaper known as Sovereign.
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Video Game Comes to Comics
The most anticipated video game of 2013, The Last of Us, comes to print with a comic series and an art book from Dark Horse Comics and Naughty Dog!
Emily the Strange creator Rob Reger teams up with cowriter Mariah Huehner (True Blood, Angel) and rising artist Emily Ivie (The Locked Maze, Rotsterarsil) for a brand-new, full-color miniseries titled Emily and the Strangers, featuring limited variant covers by rock-poster legends!
Get Exclusive DH Comics with the Dynamics ePlate™ credit card
Dark Horse has secured the right for DH customers to get exclusive, early access to apply for the revolutionary new-battery powered Dynamics ePlate™ credit card before anyone else! Now you can earn exclusive, physical Dark Horse comics just by making your everyday purchases.
ON SALE THIS WEEK IN REVIEWS
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #14
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9" #14 could have been a disaster, but it makes the comic all the more appealing in how well it succeeds. This is easily my favorite issue of the new series to date, and it's turned the book into one where I'm eager to see what happens next. All in all, a good show by all parties involved." - Comic Book Resources
"Promising script and legible art, things are looking up for the franchise! Again." - Comic Book Bin
"Vasilis Lolos does a good job with the Conan world, it’s dark, gritty, and barbaric all through. If you’re a purist of fine lines and pages that make you weep with fantastical artwork you shouldn’t be reading Conan in the first place. Check all your fancy pants at the door, put on your best loincloth and prepare for some primal ass kicking." - Watch Play Read
"I don't know how long Brian Wood is going to be writing Conan the Barbarian for Dark Horse Comics. Hopefully, it will be for years and years, but if it isn't...read and savor this book now. Conan's stories have never been told better...ever. " - Comic Book Bin
"With "The Creep" Arcudi and Case have created a compelling detective story that grabs you. Each new installment just gets stronger, and if anything it just makes the wait that much more frustrating. This is an excellent comic that you should be reading; if you haven't seen it up until now, take a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed." - Comic Book Resources
"If Arcudi can keep this level of writing up The Creep is on pace to be one of the gem titles released this year and certainly deserves a look from those with an interest in human stories with a noir like mystery touch." - Fandom Post
"The Massive is without a doubt, one of the best comics on the market. Each month, I’ve looked forward to a new issue and as soon as I’m done, wanted to read the next issue. Mixing action, mystery, interesting characters, a developed world along with a political message that’s not beaten over your head, the series is so damn good." - Graphic Policy
"Awesome. Brilliant. Brian Wood has one helluva an imagination. Every issue he expands the landscape. He could write this story for years. I’d buy it, too. A unique book. Just get it already." - iFanboy
Star Wars: Knight Errant—Escape #5
"A lot can be said about certain moments, certain panels, and certain expressions, and it’s all thanks to the continued stories of Miller and those who illustrate his works. " - EUCantina
"This series proudly wears a Jedi’s soul on its sleeve and I loved it! Not just the Force, but the heart is strong in this series." - Sci Fi Pulse
Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith—Spiral #3
"t is a great little series and I’m sad that it’s only one arc. I would love to see John tackle the entire history of the Lost Tribe leading up to their introduction in Fate of the Jedi." - Roqoo Depot
"A fun read but a visual stop-and-go."- Sci Fi Pulse
OCTOBER 17, 2012
"B.P.R.D. 1948 #1 is another great addition to the mythology of Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. Some origin stories feel shoehorned in after the fact but the Secret Origins trilogy has continued to build on an almost unparalleled mythology without alienating readers. The dynamic collaboration between Mignola, Arcudi and Fiumara is one that should be kept together even after this miniseries is finished." - Newsarama
"Go out and grab this book because this is, without a shadow of a doubt, shaping up to be an excellent mini-series from an extremely talented creative team that is firing on all cylinders!" - Read Comic Books
Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities and the Orm of Loch Ness #1
"To be blunt. There is something really wrong with Eric Powell, Tracy Marsh, and Kyle Hotz and it shows in Orm of Loch Ness #1. And I really wouldn't want it any other way. In fact, stop reading this review and go out there and get this comic. Seriously. Stop reading and go buy this book! You'll thank (or hate) me later. 10/10" - Newsarama
“Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities” #1 is a solid comic book that shows promise for a larger arc. While this issue is good and not great, it is a highly enjoyably twisted read with some talented moody artwork." - Bloody Disgusting
"I scored Ex Sanguine high due to the twists. The book is a mystery comic, horror comic, and adventure comic wrapped all in one. If only I could explain more of the story, you would understand my appreciation for this book that defies all the societal clichés about the vampire.
Finally, a good Halloween read in the month of October." - Comic Bastards
"While the book follows many horror guidelines, the suspense of the title, even in just the first issue, shows some variation from common formulas, giving the title a feel all its own. While a few parts of the writing felt a bit forced, the artwork was incredibly well done, creating a blend that works very well in a horror format. 9/10" - EGM
Michael Avon Oeming’s The Victories #3
"The Victories isn’t Shakespeare, and it certainly isn’t Watchmen, but fans looking for something a bit more unfiltered out of their superhero reading diet should give this a shot." - Complex
"You might not be into really fucked up superhero stories and prefer yours to be safer. Well this book is for people that love the super hero genre, but need a break from kid friendly stories or the inevitable merry-go round storytelling that the genre usually suffers from. This is Oeming at his best and if you’re not reading it then really it’s your loss." - Comic Bastards
"I can not believe Orchid is already up to its 10th issue. There is no sign of slowing down and I can not wait to get number 11 in my hands." - VG Revolution
"Hopefully you readers have picked up this novel by Tom Morello, if not go out to your local shops and pick it up! Or you can order it online. It's a good story about post apocalyptic times and I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy it." - ACSlater.com
Star Wars: Agent of the Empire—Hard Targets #1
"Agent Jahan Cross is slowly emerging as one of the more complex characters within the Star Wars expanded universe. For that alone, I want to know what happens next." - Newsarama
"Dark Horse has a lot of great series from the Star Wars universe, but the Agent of the Empire one is a big favorite of mine. Star Wars Agents of the Empire: Hard Targets #1 is a great first issue in the new series for Cross. With both the Empire and Boba Fett involved things are never what they seem and it's essential that Jahan Cross start realizing that sooner rather than later." - Omnicomic
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