<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Dark Horse – ComicAttack.net</title> <atom:link href="https://comicattack.net/category/darkhorse/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 08 May 2021 00:59:12 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3</generator> <image> <url>https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-Review-1-1-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Dark Horse – ComicAttack.net</title> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Dark Horses Reviews: Orphan and the Five Beasts #2</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dhr-orphan-and-the-five-beasts-2/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dhr-orphan-and-the-five-beasts-2/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 22:37:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[James Stokoe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kung fu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[martial arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Orphan and the Five Beasts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Orphan Mo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Thunderthighs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=156789</guid> <description><![CDATA[Orphan and the Five Beasts #2Publisher: Dark HorseWriter: James StokoeArt: James StokoeColors: James StokoeLetters: James StokoeCover: James Stokoe The first of the Five Beasts gets some backstory here as Stokoe gives us the tale of Thunderthighs! For those looking for a fight just know that Stokoe makes great use of the time he has in the first half of the issue. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oat5beasts-666x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-156791" width="200" height="309" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oat5beasts-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oat5beasts-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oat5beasts-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oat5beasts-999x1536.jpg 999w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oat5beasts.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p><strong><em>Orphan and the Five Beasts #</em>2</strong><br><strong>Publisher: </strong>Dark Horse<br><strong>Writer: </strong>James Stokoe<br><strong>Art: </strong>James Stokoe<br><strong>Colors: </strong>James Stokoe<br><strong>Letters:</strong> James Stokoe<br><strong>Cover:</strong> James Stokoe</p> <p>The first of the Five Beasts gets some backstory here as Stokoe gives us the tale of Thunderthighs! For those looking for a fight just know that Stokoe makes great use of the time he has in the first half of the issue. He delivers a tightly woven origin that makes Thunderthighs feel less like the first boss in a video game and more like a fleshed out character worth getting to know. The build up is masterful through the narration of the Mo’s master as he dives into the history of his former student. It’s here where we learn that though <a style="color: #3366ff;" href="https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-orphan-and-the-five-beasts-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thunderthighs</a> might have a humorous moniker he’s not be taken lightly.</p> <p>From here things shift as Mo and Thunderthighs throw hands, feet, and of course…thighs in one of the most amazing and ridiculous martial arts fights in comics! Each panel made all that much better by Stokoe’s great artwork. This is where a lot of the story shines as the fight is a chaotic mess of destruction but also character development throughout the battle. The art conveys the power and ferocity of the fight with a high level of detail that will have you going back over the panels to check out the jaw dropping moments over and over again. One being the twist in the fight which is hilarious and disgusting. Thus setting the bar pretty high for whatever we have to look forward to in the next few issues.</p> <p>If you’re looking for a straight up martial arts epic, understand that you’ll be getting that and much more with <em>Orphan and the Five Beasts</em>. Stokoe is providing a great story with both the narrative and the visuals while keeping this from being anything but a predictable kung fu tale. So if there was any doubt on whether or not to stay with the series this second issue demands you stay till the end!</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Infinite Speech<br>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dhr-orphan-and-the-five-beasts-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Dark Horse Announces New Deluxe Edition ‘Overwatch’ Hardcover</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-announces-new-deluxe-edition-overwatch-hardcover/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-announces-new-deluxe-edition-overwatch-hardcover/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:53:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blizzard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[overwatch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Art of Overwatch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tracer]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=156519</guid> <description><![CDATA[The wait is over! Dark Horse Books and Blizzard Entertainment present The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Deluxe Ed. This highly anticipated tome is filled with the behind-the-scenes work from four years of new Overwatch content, including heroes, skins, and maps!       A deluxe-edition compendium including never-before-seen concept art for new characters—from Doomfist to Echo! This volume showcases new […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The wait is over! Dark Horse Books and Blizzard Entertainment present <em><strong>The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Deluxe Ed</strong></em>. This highly anticipated tome is filled with the behind-the-scenes work from four years of new <em>Overwatch</em> content, including heroes, skins, and maps! <em> </em></p> <p>A deluxe-edition compendium including never-before-seen concept art for new characters—from Doomfist to Echo! This volume showcases new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics. Beyond new content, this all-encompassing guide goes further, expanding on the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more. Introduction text and a sneak peek at <em>Overwatch 2</em>, meticulously crafted with the Overwatch game team, complete this beautiful collection. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-8-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-156522" width="500" height="667" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-8.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></figure></div> <p>The Deluxe Edition features an exclusive cover rendered in eye-catching foil and comes with a clamshell case for the book, along with three lithographs housed in two portfolios. Created in close collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, who will be offering the standard hardcover edition.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-7-1024x596.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-156520" width="550" height="320" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-7-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-7-300x175.jpg 300w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-7-768x447.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unnamed-7.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></figure></div> <p><em><strong>The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Deluxe Ed</strong></em> will be available everywhere books are sold October 27, 2021. It is available for pre-order on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQibT&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kKm78zw&" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQibP&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kGXnZHk&" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a>, and at your <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQibD&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kYsi2Iz&" target="_blank">local comic shop</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQibn&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kMU27pB&" target="_blank">bookstore</a>. <strong><em>The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Deluxe Ed</em> </strong>will retail for $99.99.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Infinite Speech<br>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-announces-new-deluxe-edition-overwatch-hardcover/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Dark Horse Reviews: Orphan and the Five Beasts #1</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-orphan-and-the-five-beasts-1/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-orphan-and-the-five-beasts-1/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:28:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[James Stokoe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[martial arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Orphan and the Five Beasts]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=156213</guid> <description><![CDATA[Orphan and the Five Beasts #1Publisher: Dark HorseWriter: James StokoeArt: James StokoeColors: James StokoeLetters: James StokoeCover: James Stokoe Stokoe opens up this over-the-top marital arts epic with an exciting tale that sets up the story for Mo, our long-spear wielding heroine who has a mission to defeat the Five Beasts, a group of her master’s […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orphan5Beasts_1-666x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-156214" width="200" height="307" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orphan5Beasts_1-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orphan5Beasts_1-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orphan5Beasts_1-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orphan5Beasts_1-999x1536.jpg 999w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Orphan5Beasts_1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></figure></div> <p><strong><em>Orphan and the Five Beasts #1</em></strong><br><strong>Publisher: </strong>Dark Horse<br><strong>Writer: </strong>James Stokoe<br><strong>Art: </strong>James Stokoe<br><strong>Colors: </strong>James Stokoe<br><strong>Letters:</strong> James Stokoe<br><strong>Cover:</strong> James Stokoe</p> <p>Stokoe opens up this over-the-top marital arts epic with an exciting tale that sets up the story for Mo, our long-spear wielding heroine who has a mission to defeat the Five Beasts, a group of her master’s former students who were once heroes. However, we find out they took a different path after gaining the power needed to save the valley. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4285dfc1f67436ebea0f85d0f5c8a106._SX1600_QL80_TTD_-666x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-156227" width="311" height="478" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4285dfc1f67436ebea0f85d0f5c8a106._SX1600_QL80_TTD_-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4285dfc1f67436ebea0f85d0f5c8a106._SX1600_QL80_TTD_-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4285dfc1f67436ebea0f85d0f5c8a106._SX1600_QL80_TTD_-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4285dfc1f67436ebea0f85d0f5c8a106._SX1600_QL80_TTD_-999x1536.jpg 999w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4285dfc1f67436ebea0f85d0f5c8a106._SX1600_QL80_TTD_-1332x2048.jpg 1332w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4285dfc1f67436ebea0f85d0f5c8a106._SX1600_QL80_TTD_.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></figure></div> <p>Stokoe grabs your attention with great art (which we’ll get into later), colorful characters, and several twists with the formula here. Mo’s master isn’t too likable but he’s quite pragmatic which might convince you to see his point of refusing to teach his art. Now the time we get with Mo herself is pretty great. From her opening training sequence to beginning her journey, we get a solid sense of her character and skills as a fighter. Stokoe also makes sure the background characters are just as entertaining and add a bit of comic relief while not making the story seem silly, though this might be a point of contention with some readers when you meet the first of the Five Beasts: Thunderthighs! </p> <p>The visual storytelling is pure Stokoe greatness and everything about it fits securely with the narrative. The opening sequence is quiet and he allows the art alone to move things along. Mo’s stance and skill conveys power and fluidity that shows she’s pretty adept at using her long-spear. This scene builds to the tension quite well and things pick up from here. The shadowy character designs for the five villagers is simplistic but they look like they are constantly in motion. There’s a high level of detail throughout which makes for rich backgrounds and settings but it’s the action sequences that really help to kick things off. They’re kinetic and a full-on display of power and eye-catching fight scenes that are cinematic quality. Also, I was not expecting Thunderthighs at all and his full page reveal is hilarious! A mountain of a man who comes in riding on a horse who is under the weight of this guy. I haven’t felt more sorry for a horse since Rick’s in <em>The Walking Dead</em>.</p> <p><em>Orphan and the Five Beasts</em> is off to a great start with a first issue that executes in style. It boasts a strong narrative and artwork that practically leaps off the page so just know we’re in good hands with Stokoe’s latest adventure!</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Infinite Speech</span><br>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-orphan-and-the-five-beasts-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Cullen Bunn & Andrea Mutti Bring Horror To Dark Horse With ‘Parasomnia’</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/cullen-bunn-horror-to-dark-horse-with-parasomnia/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/cullen-bunn-horror-to-dark-horse-with-parasomnia/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:22:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Horror]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Andrea Mutti]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cullen Bunn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Parasomnia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=156204</guid> <description><![CDATA[From acclaimed horror creators Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, Cyberpunk 2077 Trauma Team) and Andrea Mutti (Prometheus, Starship Down), alongside letterer Simon Bowland, comes the new nightmare-invoking miniseries Parasomnia. After the disappearance of his son, one man becomes a captive in a nightmarish dreamscape in order to find him. As dreams and reality blur together in growing […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>From acclaimed horror creators Cullen Bunn (<em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-harrow-county-24/" target="_blank"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Harrow County</span></a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://comicattack.net/dr-review-cyberpunk-2077-trauma-team/" target="_blank"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Cyberpunk 2077 Trauma Team</span></a></em>) and Andrea Mutti (<em>Prometheus, Starship Down</em>), alongside letterer Simon Bowland, comes the new nightmare-invoking miniseries <em><strong>Parasomnia</strong></em>.</p> <p>After the disappearance of his son, one man becomes a captive in a nightmarish dreamscape in order to find him. As dreams and reality blur together in growing panic, a ruthless cult seeks to break down the barrier even further and rule the land of dreams. Can our hero and his son return to the real world, or will they be trapped forever in limbo?</p> <p>“<em><strong>Parasomnia </strong></em>is an eerie dark fantasy adventure. Part of it is set in our world–the waking world–and part of it is set… someplace else. A land of ruthless highwaymen and forgotten gods and fierce monsters. It’s a little bit sword and sorcery, a little bit mystery, a little horror, and a whole lot of action-adventure.</p> <p>This is the beginning of what could be a long fantasy epic full of heroes and villains, mystery and horror. It really is a story that you can’t predict, because it can go anywhere. And I’m excited for readers to take the first steps along this path with us!” – Cullen Bunn</p> <p>“In an apparently normal world, a desperate man, a woman searching for her missing son and a diabolical group of cultists hiding a terrible secret wander around. The world, when awake, seems full of colors…but as soon as the lights go out and you fall asleep, a different world appears from the shadows and only the man with no name can lead us out of the nightmare.”—Andrea Mutti</p> <figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="666" height="1024" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-666x1024.jpg" alt="" data-id="156206" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/?attachment_id=156206" class="wp-image-156206" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px" /></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="666" height="1024" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-1-666x1024.jpg" alt="" data-id="156205" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-1.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/?attachment_id=156205" class="wp-image-156205" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-1-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-1-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-1.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px" /></figure></li></ul></figure> <p><strong><em>Parasomnia</em> #1 (of four) </strong>arrives June 30, 2021, and is available for pre-order now through <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQisY&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kZuYCyZ&" target="_blank"><u>your local comic shop</u></a>. Variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Infinite Speech<br>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/cullen-bunn-horror-to-dark-horse-with-parasomnia/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>PR: New Overwatch Collected Editions Coming From Dark Horse</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/pr-new-overwatch-collected-editions-coming-from-dark-horse/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/pr-new-overwatch-collected-editions-coming-from-dark-horse/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Admin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:49:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Babbs Tarr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[London Calling]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mariko Tamaki]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Omnics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Overwatch: Anthology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tracer]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=156030</guid> <description><![CDATA[Overwatch may be disbanded, but Tracer’s time in “retirement” is up . . . After a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions forced upon London’s omnics, Tracer vows to help. But things might not be so easy, especially with larger forces sowing conflict between humans and omnics in London. Overwatch: Tracer—London Calling is being collected […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><em>Overwatch may be disbanded, but Tracer’s time in “retirement” is up . . . After a punk-rock omnic named Iggy shows Tracer the dire living conditions forced upon London’s omnics, Tracer vows to help. But things might not be so easy, especially with larger forces sowing conflict between humans and omnics in London.</em></p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-2021-03-02T161152.649.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-156031" width="230" height="355" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-2021-03-02T161152.649.jpg 600w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-2021-03-02T161152.649-195x300.jpg 195w" sizes="(max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px" /></figure></div> <p><strong><em>Overwatch: Tracer—London Calling</em></strong> is being collected in its entirety in a 112-page hardcover from Dark Horse Comics with a brand-new cover by series cover artist, Bengal. From acclaimed Eisner and Harvey award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki (<em>Black Hammer: Visions</em>, <em>Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me</em>) and kinetic artist Babs Tarr (<em>Batgirl</em>, <em>Motor Crush</em>), joined by exquisite colorist Rachael Cohen (<em>Snotgirl, The Goon</em>) and letterer extraordinaire Deron Bennett (<em>Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand, Darkwing Duck</em>), Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics present <em>Overwatch</em> fans with an exciting new addition to <em>Overwatch</em>’s unique universe!</p> <p><em><strong>Overwatch: Tracer—London Calling </strong></em>hardcover will be in comic shops on September 15, 2021 and in book stores on September 28, 2021. It is available for pre-order on <a href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiUe&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kZEEKJy&" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Amazon</u></a>, <a href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiUh&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kODEY3Y&" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Barnes & Noble</u></a>, and at your <a href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiUH&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kZm6oMW&" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>local comic shop</u></a> and <a href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiUa&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kMiL7Be&" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>bookstore</u></a>. <em><strong>Overwatch: Tracer—London Calling</strong></em> will retail for $24.99.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Dark Horse Comics and Blizzard Entertainment are releasing an updated and expanded Overwatch Anthology with <em><strong>Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition</strong></em>. This hardcover includes the previously collected Overwatch one-shots along with seven more stories and a new cover by Bengal. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-2021-03-02T161131.050.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-156032" width="220" height="331" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-2021-03-02T161131.050.jpg 600w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-2021-03-02T161131.050-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px" /></figure></div> <p>In this exciting comic series, explore the backstories and motivations behind <em>Overwatch’</em>s most popular heroes—from Ana to Zarya! This updated hardcover anthology now collects all of Blizzard Entertainment’s existing digital <em>Overwatch</em> comics from an all-star lineup of creators, including Ryan Benjamin, Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, Micky Neilson, Nesskain, Bengal, and more. Whether you’re starting in bronze or a Grandmaster, this expanded anthology adds over fifty pages of new comics and behind the scenes content, making it an essential companion to the <em>Overwatch </em>universe!</p> <p><em><strong>Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition</strong></em> hardcover will be in comic shops on November 10, 2021 and in book stores on November 23, 2021. It is available for pre-order on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiUi&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kMi4Zvz&" target="_blank"><u>Amazon</u></a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiU4&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kl46Gfi&" target="_blank"><u>Barnes & Noble</u></a>, and at your <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiUE&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kS7RwxO&" target="_blank"><u>local comic shop</u></a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQiUm&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kkAJuDq&" target="_blank"><u>bookstore</u></a>. <em><strong>Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition</strong></em> will retail for $24.99.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Infinite Speech<br>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/pr-new-overwatch-collected-editions-coming-from-dark-horse/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Dark Horse Advance Review: Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team Vol 1</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dr-review-cyberpunk-2077-trauma-team/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dr-review-cyberpunk-2077-trauma-team/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Davenport]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Christian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sci-Fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cullen Bunn]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miguel Valderrama]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trauma Team]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=154861</guid> <description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma TeamPublisher: Dark Horse ComicsStory: Cullen BunnArt: Miguel ValderramaColor Assist: Jason WordieLetters: Frank Cvetkovic I remember my first laughably pretentious review for comicattack.net, covering Cullen Bunn’s Harrow County #24. I immediately appreciated Bunn’s writing because it was apparent even from that one issue that he was a storyteller unafraid to dive headlong into […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p></p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium is-resized"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover-CA.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover-CA-196x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-154991" width="198" height="304" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover-CA-196x300.jpg 196w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover-CA.jpg 630w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" /></a></figure></div> <p><strong><em>Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team</em></strong><br><strong>Publisher: Dark Horse Comics</strong><br><strong>Story: Cullen Bunn</strong><br><strong>Art: Miguel Valderrama</strong><br><strong>Color Assist: Jason Wordie</strong><br><strong>Letters: Frank Cvetkovic</strong></p> <p>I remember my first laughably pretentious review for comicattack.net, covering Cullen Bunn’s <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-harrow-county-24/" target="_blank">Harrow County #24</a></em>. I immediately appreciated Bunn’s writing because it was apparent even from that one issue that he was a storyteller unafraid to dive headlong into some fairly nuanced moral quandary and the internal turmoil afflicting his characters. Seeing his name on the cover of this book immediately brought a smile to my face and I am very pleased to confirm that Bunn has delivered yet again. <em>Trauma Team</em> is an unassuming indictment of the dystopian classism that is intrinsic to the genre’s punk underpinnings masquerading as an action-packed spectacle. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-medium is-resized"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p2-194x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-154987" width="194" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p2-194x300.jpg 194w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p2.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px" /></a></figure></div> <p>I initially stopped myself from reading <em>Trauma Team</em> when I received the review copy. I wanted to get some time in with the game to familiarize myself with the world and the context. Fortunately, as a player, our first run-in with <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>’s trauma teams comes very early in the game. They are essentially urban medevacs deployed in Night City to high profile clientele as a result of widespread paramilitary clashes between corporations, crime syndicates, and street gangs. After a few missions, I felt more comfortable with the world-building and tenor of the universe, so it was time to dive into IDW’s version of Night City. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p1-202x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-154986" width="202" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p1-202x300.jpg 202w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p1.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px" /></figure></div> <p>This graphic novel iteration is quintessentially cyberpunk. The subversive, anti-corporate slant and anti-consumerist aspersions are seamlessly integrated, enriching the narrative rather than distracting from it. The story follows trauma team medic Nadia, the sole survivor of an ambush during urban deployment. She must pass a psychological evaluation to return to work, but the experience has understandably rendered her numb and potentially disaffected. Here, Cullen Bunn offers a window into the mind of a dedicated trauma survivor at odds with her own mortality. Feelings of regret for her comrades are presented at odds with her sense of duty. Is she ready for a return to service? Can her new team rely on her experience going forward? </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-medium is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p3-194x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-154988" width="194" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p3-194x300.jpg 194w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3005392p3.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px" /></figure></div> <p>This depth of internal conflict can be a very delicate picture to paint thematically and I appreciate that Bunn and artist Miguel Valderrama give the subject appropriate attention with well-paced and framed panels. The work from this team melds seamlessly, as Valderrama punctuates Bunn’s tight plotting and colorist Jason Wordie’s punchy transitions with slick genre callbacks and visceral combat. Wordie’s vibrant but moody contributions are pitch-perfect, rendering contemplative scenes with due gravity while ratcheting up the intensity of action sequences. Quiet, introspective moments and haunting apparitions are interwoven with a hard sci-fi edge that delivers well on the themes of <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>. This is just one example of so many stories ripe to be mined from this burgeoning universe. To any seeking further immersion into the mythos of Night City, <em>Trauma Team</em> is a fitting expansion of the lore. </p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Christian Davenport<br>cable201@comicattack.net</p> <p></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dr-review-cyberpunk-2077-trauma-team/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Dark Horse Announces ‘Hellboy Universe: The Secret Histories’</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-announces-hellboy-universe-the-secret-histories/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-announces-hellboy-universe-the-secret-histories/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Admin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:31:29 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Abe Sapien]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hellboy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mike Mignola]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rasputin]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=154703</guid> <description><![CDATA[Fans of the Hellboy universe know that Rasputin is the man responsible for bringing Hellboy to Earth, but when did the mad monk find his calling to bring about Ragna Rok? Following his iconic appearance in Hellboy: The Conqueror Worm, how did the mysterious Visitor stay hidden on Earth for so long? Where did the legendary […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><em>Fans of the Hellboy universe know that Rasputin is the man responsible for bringing Hellboy to Earth, but when did the mad monk find his calling to bring about Ragna Rok? Following his iconic appearance in Hellboy: The Conqueror Worm, how did the mysterious Visitor stay hidden on Earth for so long? Where did the legendary Sledgehammer armor really come from? <strong>HELLBOY UNIVERSE: THE SECRET HISTORIES</strong> collects in hardcover for the first time three acclaimed stories that shed new light on the hidden corners of the Hellboy universe: Rasputin: The Voice of the Dragon, Sledgehammer 44, and The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed. <br>“We have so many corners of this world that are unexplored in Hellboy’s main story,” said Hellboy editor Katii O’Brien. “In these volumes, we pull at some of those threads. These aren’t just origin stories meant to explain a mystery or fill in a hole, these are rich stories on their own that show how varied and colorful this world is.”</em></p> <p><em>Dark Horse Books will release <strong>HELLBOY UNIVERSE: THE SECRET HISTORIES</strong> in the summer of 2021, featuring an all-new cover by legendary creator Mike Mignola and award-winning colorist Dave Stewart and 420 pages of stories by John Arcudi, Chris Roberson, Laurence Campbell, Christopher Mitten, Dave Stewart, and others.</em></p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="650" height="999" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HellboyUniverse.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-154704" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HellboyUniverse.jpg 650w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/HellboyUniverse-195x300.jpg 195w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></figure> <p><em><strong>HELLBOY UNIVERSE: THE SECRET HISTORIES</strong> will be available in comic stores on June 2nd, 2021 and in bookstores on June 15th, 2021 for $39.99. The hardcover is available for pre-order now on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQi7q&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=k2cXZz8&" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQi7I&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kG2oMtm&" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a>, and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://email.darkhorse.com/click.html?x=a62e&lc=RQi7L&mc=8&s=NWJAbO&u=YeIwr&z=kSeTKGK&" target="_blank">your local comic shop</a>.</em></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Infinite Speech<br>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-announces-hellboy-universe-the-secret-histories/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Original ‘Predator’ Stories In New Marvel Omnibus!</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/predator-in-new-marvel-omnibus/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/predator-in-new-marvel-omnibus/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Admin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:17:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bad Blood]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Big Game]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bloody Sands of Time]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Omnibus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Predator]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=154579</guid> <description><![CDATA[Just as the Predators make their Marvel debut, fans can experience their original comics legacy in PREDATOR: THE ORIGINAL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 1. Following the landmark 1987 film, the Predator franchise thrilled comic book readers with various series depicting terrifying encounters with the extraterrestrial hunters and exploring the dark history of their species. Both Predator aficionados and newcomers will […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><em>Just as the Predators make their Marvel debut, fans can experience their original comics legacy in PREDATOR: THE ORIGINAL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 1. Following the landmark 1987 film, the Predator franchise thrilled comic book readers with various series depicting terrifying encounters with the extraterrestrial hunters and exploring the dark history of their species. Both Predator aficionados and newcomers will be able enjoy these classic tales in hardcover format this July.</em></p> <p><em>Nowhere is safe when the remorseless alien killers stalk the concrete jungle of New York City, leave a trail of death across the American Southwest and ignite the Cold War by landing in Siberia! Find out if the Predators came to Earth during Vietnam or World War I and see the hunters make a new enemy in Dutch’s brother, Detective John Schaefer. Read on as an Arizona prison becomes a slaughterhouse and witness a Predator vs. psychotic Predator showdown in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey! Finally, take a trip to 1950s Hollywood, where only a child with special glasses can see the monster in the midst of Tinseltown!</em> <br></p> <figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="650" height="1024" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_Variant-650x1024.jpg" alt="" data-id="154580" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_Variant.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/predator-in-new-marvel-omnibus/predatoromniv1hc_variant/" class="wp-image-154580" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_Variant-650x1024.jpg 650w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_Variant-190x300.jpg 190w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_Variant-768x1210.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_Variant-975x1536.jpg 975w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_Variant.jpg 1144w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PREDATOROMNIV1HC_COV1_col.jpg" alt="" data-id="154582" data-link="https://comicattack.net/predator-in-new-marvel-omnibus/predatoromniv1hc_cov1_col/" class="wp-image-154582"/></figure></li></ul></figure> <p><em>It’s total carnage, Predator-style! This unprecedented collection includes: PREDATOR (1989) #1-4, PREDATOR 2 #1-2, PREDATOR: BIG GAME #1-4, PREDATOR: COLD WAR #1-4, PREDATOR: THE BLOODY SANDS OF TIME #1-2, PREDATOR: RACE WAR #1-4, PREDATOR: BAD BLOOD #1-4, PREDATOR: INVADERS FROM THE FOURTH DIMENSION, PREDATOR: DARK RIVER #1-4, PREDATOR: STRANGE ROUX and PREDATOR: KINDRED #1-4 — plus material from DARK HORSE PRESENTS (1986) #46, #67-69 and #119; DARK HORSE COMICS #1-2, #4-7, #10-14, #16-18 and #20-21; and A DECADE OF DARK HORSE #1.</em></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/predator-in-new-marvel-omnibus/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Dark Horse Reviews: Blacksad: The Collected Stories</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-blacksad-the-collected-stories/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-blacksad-the-collected-stories/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Davenport]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Christian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graphic Novels]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Noir]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blacksad]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Juan Diaz Canales]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Juanjo Guarnido]]></category> <category><![CDATA[noir]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=153298</guid> <description><![CDATA[Blacksad: Collected StoriesPublisher: Dark Horse ComicsStory: Juan Díaz CanalesArtist: Juanjo GuarnidoCover: Juanjo Guarnido As someone who came to Blacksad coincidentally, by word of mouth, it has always seemed so strange to me that a pair of supremely gifted storytellers from Spain would center their creative energies on a hardboiled Yankee detective. Flaunting ironclad noir trappings […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-153299" width="279" height="363" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-1.jpg 300w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-1-231x300.jpg 231w" sizes="(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px" /></a></figure></div> <p><strong><em>Blacksad: Collected Stories</em></strong><br><strong>Publisher: Dark Horse Comics</strong><br><strong>Story: Juan Díaz Canales</strong><br><strong>Artist: Juanjo Guarnido</strong><br><strong>Cover: Juanjo Guarnido</strong></p> <p>As someone who came to <em>Blacksad</em> coincidentally, by word of mouth, it has always seemed so strange to me that a pair of supremely gifted storytellers from Spain would center their creative energies on a hardboiled Yankee detective. Flaunting ironclad noir trappings dripping with incisive Americana,<strong> Juan Díaz Canales</strong> and <strong>Juanjo Guarnido</strong> breathed life into a resplendent contemporary deconstruction of the U.S. of A, replete with anthropomorphized characters that seem more human with every turn of the page. For his uncanny perception, Canales jumps in with both feet, tackling untouchable upscale elites, inexorable social stigma, overt white supremacy, and even fanatical McCarthyism with aplomb. Each of the five cases featured in <em>Blacksad: Collected Stories</em> touches on different aspects of the social and political landscape, shining a light on the underbelly of a period many consider to be the height of American prosperity. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="630" height="409" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-4.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-153302" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-4.jpg 630w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-4-300x195.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></a></figure></div> <p>Thinking back to <a href="https://comicattack.net/unnatural-interview-featuring-creator-mirka-andolfo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Mirka Andolfo’s <em>Unnatura</em></span></a><em>l</em>, with her approach I wondered whether the anthropomorphic basis for the character designs was devised as a calculated tool to distance the reader from existing racial nuances and make the characters more immediately accessible. In effect, any preconceptions or biases could be shed unconsciously and the material engaged more directly. With Blacksad, Canales and Guarnido lean into those same preconceptions and biases instead of shedding them, aligning character design intentionally with animalistic traits like strength, aggression, cunning, and submissiveness. We are given clear indicators of who are the alphas, who cannot be trusted, and who is a material threat, but in a way that is wholly organic and engrossing. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="630" height="409" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-153300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-2.jpg 630w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-2-300x195.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></a></figure></div> <p>Though few of the twists and turns are truly surprising, there is no faulting narrative or design in precipitous revelation. We learn what we expect to learn of these characters based on their environments, predispositions, and patterns by following our deductions to their logical conclusions, without the offense of hackneyed plotting. As readers, we feel empowered to assess individuals and events based on attention to superlative detail. This is a product of masterful narrative execution, particularly in this medium. To not be coddled or overexplained to, but gently reminded of details previously eclipsed by the urgency of imminent catastrophe, we are afforded identification with our introspective gumshoe. We come to inhabit his procedural discovery and share in his eventual elucidation. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="630" height="409" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-3.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-153301" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-3.jpg 630w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlacksadTCS-3-300x195.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></a></figure></div> <p>At NYCC 2020 I missed an opportunity to interview Canales and Guarnido to discuss the impending release of <em>Blacksad: Under the Skin</em>, but I was profoundly thrilled to know that the world they created would be expanded into a new medium, potentially reaching a new audience. This duo has painted a broad and rapturous canvas with the living, breathing denizens of urban enclaves and backwater counties, imbued with uncommon vitality by Guarnido’s exquisite panel compositions. His facial expressions and emotional articulation are truly second to none in this collection. That the objective quality of <em>Blacksad’s</em> masterfully cinematic execution seems entirely effortless is truly telling of the fine granularity in Canales and Guarnido’s synchronicity. To borrow from legendary <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://comicattack.net/?s=jim+steranko" target="_blank"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">Jim Steranko’s</span></a><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color"> </span>apt introduction, “…the easier it looks, the more study, the more practice, the more dedication it takes.” <em>Blacksad: The Collected Stories</em> is a titanic effort in exquisite, often heartrending storytelling and one well worth the price of admission.<br><br>Christian Davenport<br>cable201@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dark-horse-reviews-blacksad-the-collected-stories/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Baltimore Ominibus 2 Coming From Dark Horse</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/baltimore-ominibus-2-coming-from-dark-horse/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/baltimore-ominibus-2-coming-from-dark-horse/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Admin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:13:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dark Horse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Horror]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Previews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Baltimore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ben Stenbeck]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christopher Golden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mike Mignola]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Omnibus]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=152171</guid> <description><![CDATA[The second BALTIMORE OMNIBUS from Dark Horse Comics features an all-new eight-page story by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, featuring art by Ben Stenbeck, colors by Dave Stewart, and lettering by Clem Robins. The never-before-published story features the adventures of a giant ape. “Mike Mignola posted his Baltimore vs. Giant Ape ‘Year of Monsters’ cover […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><em>The second BALTIMORE OMNIBUS from Dark Horse Comics features an all-new eight-page story by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, featuring art by Ben Stenbeck, colors by Dave Stewart, and lettering by Clem Robins. The never-before-published story features the adventures of a giant ape.</em></p> <p><em>“Mike Mignola posted his Baltimore vs. Giant Ape ‘Year of Monsters’ cover on Facebook one day,” said co-writer Christopher Golden. “I think it was Ben Stenbeck who replied with ‘I wish we’d done that story,’ and I immediately said, ‘it’s not too late.’ Mike was totally up for it, of course. The original 1933 ‘King Kong’ is one of my favorite films of all time, so this was simultaneously our love letter to that movie and a chance to do something incredibly fun with Baltimore. It was a treat to get to work with Ben again, particularly on something that is like a little gift to Baltimore fans—and to ourselves.”</em></p> <p><em>“I always wanted to come back to Baltimore in some way, especially on a story as fun and action-packed as this, based on Mike’s brilliant ‘Year of Monsters’ Baltimore cover,” said Ben Stenbeck. “It’s not King Kong, just a giant ape. I’m really glad I’ve had this chance to revisit the world of Baltimore.”</em></p> <figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="650" height="1023" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-78-2.jpg" alt="" data-id="152183" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-78-2.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/?attachment_id=152183" class="wp-image-152183" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-78-2.jpg 650w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-78-2-191x300.jpg 191w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="650" height="1005" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-79-1.jpg" alt="" data-id="152177" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-79-1.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/?attachment_id=152177" class="wp-image-152177" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-79-1.jpg 650w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-79-1-194x300.jpg 194w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="662" height="1024" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-80-1-662x1024.jpg" alt="" data-id="152181" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-80-1.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/?attachment_id=152181" class="wp-image-152181" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-80-1-662x1024.jpg 662w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-80-1-194x300.jpg 194w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-80-1.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px" /></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="650" height="1005" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-81.jpg" alt="" data-id="152179" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-81.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/?attachment_id=152179" class="wp-image-152179" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-81.jpg 650w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-81-194x300.jpg 194w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="666" height="1024" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-77-1-666x1024.jpg" alt="" data-id="152173" data-full-url="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-77-1.jpg" data-link="https://comicattack.net/?attachment_id=152173" class="wp-image-152173" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-77-1-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-77-1-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unnamed-77-1.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px" /></figure></li></ul></figure> <p><em>In addition to the new story, the second BALTIMORE OMNIBUS collects Baltimore: The Witch of Harju #1-#3, Baltimore: The Wolf and the Apostle #1-#2, Baltimore: The Cult of the Red King #1-#5, Baltimore: Empty Graves #1-#5, and Baltimore: The Red Kingdom #1-#5.</em></p> <p><em>Finally armed with the identity of the being responsible for the vampire plague, Baltimore and his band of allies take on the evil around them with a new fervor. Enemies old and new, desperate battles, and strange horror await the reader as they follow Baltimore toward his ultimate destiny.</em></p> <p><em>From writers Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, with art by Ben Stenbeck (Hellboy, Koshchei the Deathless) and Peter Bergting (Joe Golem: Occult Detective, The Untamed) comes the culmination of the Baltimore series, published for the first time in an omnibus format. BALTIMORE OMNIBUS 2 is available in bookstores as of April 7, 2020.</em></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>Infinite Speech<br>infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/baltimore-ominibus-2-coming-from-dark-horse/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>