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Preview; MYCROFT HOLMES: THE APOCALYPSE HANDBOOK #1, written by NBA All-star Kareem Abdul Jabbar!

8/6/2016

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Certainly one of the Titan Titles we are most excited for, especially after Kareem Abdul's first Mycroft novel. We reviewed the Audiobook here to show you what we mean.

(W) Kareem Abdul, Raymond Obstfeld (A) Joshua Cassara


Basketball legend, novelist, and superstar polymath Kareem Abdul-Jabbar brings his take on Sherlock Holmes' older brother to comics at last! An all-new adventure set in the world of the bestselling Mycroft Holmes novel, The Apocalypse Handbook, sees the diffident, brilliant Mycroft pulled into a globe-spanning adventure at the behest of Queen Victoria and a secret organization at the heart of the British government. A madman is on the loose with civilization-destroying weapons, each two hundred years in advance of the status quo. Can the smartest man in England set aside his idle, womanizing ways for long enough to track down the foe that may be his match?


Item Code (COVER A): JUN161803
On sale: August 3

Preview Pages and Variant Covers

·       Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook #1 covers (with order codes):
-       Cover A: Joshua Cassara & Luis Guerrero - JUN161803
-       Cover B: Rod Reis - JUN161804
-       Cover C: Typographic Variant - JUN161805
-       Cover D: Paul McCaffrey - JUN161806
-       Cover E: Blank - JUN161807
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DARK SOULS II: Into the Light, Free Digital Comic starting staggered distribution this week

7/1/2014

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Good news for Dark Souls fans, this week we will be getting a chance to expand on the game that has driven many a player to distraction. A free digital comic based on the upcoming game will be released digitally starting on the 8th of January. We say starting as the release is looking like two pages a week until the game releases.
I'm still unsure on this type of promotion but any expansion on the Dark Souls canon has to be worth a look.
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. wishes all DARK SOULSTM II fans a happy new year with the last teaser before the release of the digital comicDARK SOULSTM II: Into the Light.

Free digital publication of DARK SOULSTM II: Into the Light will begin on January 8th 2014 on http://bngames.eu/ds2comic

DARK SOULST II: Into the Light features an original story based on the thrilling universe of Dark Souls II, written by Rob Williams and Andi Ewington with art provided by Simon Coleby. Two new pages from DARK SOULS II: Into the Light comic will be revealed every week from January 8th 2014 and so on until the release of DARK SOULS II on March 14th.
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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: HYRULE HISTORIA IS TOPS FOR 2013!

27/12/2013

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In a monumental year for entertainment, Dark Horse Comics has secured its place in video-game-art history with The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia™, which charted in the top ten as one of 2013’s best-selling books globally. 

In February, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia soared to the top of the Nielsen BookScan charts, making it the #1 book in America.

In addition, the book reached #1 on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller lists. Dark Horse announced a record print run, with the number continuing to grow as The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia dominated orders in the UK, China, Italy, Spain, and Canada.

“We knew this book was going to be one of the highlights of the year before it even hit catalogs,” said Dark Horse’s president and publisher, Mike Richardson, “but no one could have predicted the unprecedented success and acclaim this book has received. Hyrule Historia has earned a place in the Dark Horse history books!”

This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong™, Mario™, and The Legend of Zelda™, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link™’s adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creative team of The Legend of Zelda manga—Akira Himekawa!

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a must-have for any Legend of Zelda fan!
Praise for The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia:

“Perfect for Zelda fans and appealing to gaming historians, Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a shelf worthy piece of non-fiction about a great fiction.”--Newsarama

“With the full gamut of chronology on full display and a nearly ridiculous amount of history and artwork to sift through, this collection is huge and exhausting. It’s also well worth it, as this guide is the only one in its existence that could gather so many facts about such a beloved series and make it as terrific looking as it is.”--EGM Now

“Hyrule Historia fulfills on its premise: a history of Hyrule, the wonderful, legendary world we’ve been falling in love with again and again since 1987. If you’re looking for the latest collector’s piece to celebrate your love for the franchise, look no further:Hyrule Historia is it.”--IGN

“The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a work of love for all Zelda fans. The creative team really wanted to give something back to the people on the 25th Anniversary of the franchise and with this book they nailed it. With tons of concept art, an official timeline, insight into the creative process, and a wonderful comic, this book is one that any Zelda fan will find worthwhile. If you like Zelda, buy it.”--Weekly Crisis

Look for this highly sought-after release at your local comic shop or bookstore today! Order online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Things From Another World!
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THE FIFTH BEATLE RANKS #1 ON NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS LIST!

15/12/2013

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 Vivek J. Tiwary’s debut graphic novel, The Fifth Beatle tops The New York Times bestseller list in its third week of release! The breakout novel sits atop long-established titles such as The Walking Dead and Batman. This news comes on the heels of announcing Peyton Reed (BRING IT ON, THE BREAK-UP) as the director of the film adaptation and the beginning of the casting process for the part of Brian Epstein.

Written by multiple Tony Award–winning producer Vivek J. Tiwary (Green Day’s American Idiot, The Addams Family, Mel Brooks’ The Producers) and painted by fanboy favorites Andrew C. Robinson (Dusty Star, King Conan, Starman, Superman) and Kyle Baker (The Shadow, Plastic Man.)The Fifth Beatle is the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided the Beatles—from their gigs in a tiny cellar in Liverpool to unprecedented international stardom.

 Yet more than merely the story of "The Man Who Made The Beatles," The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Brian Epstein was homosexual when it was a felony to be so in the United Kingdom, Jewish during a period of pervasive anti-Semitism, and from Liverpool when it was considered just a dingy port town. He helped spread the Beatles’ message of love to the entire world, yet died painfully lonely at the young age of thirty-two, consumed by staggering ambition and the endless struggles that came with it.

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PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES: LAWNMAGEDDON SELLS 17,000 COPIES! 

20/11/2013

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THE ART OF PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES CONFIRMED WITH DARK HORSE!

When we reviewed the first issue of Lawnmageddon it stood out as create crossover title (you can read the review here). Well its status has now been confirmed with amazing sales figures and the announcement of an Art book based on the series due to be released in May 2014. Its great to see a light hearted comic doing so well in terms of sales and adds another string to the bow of the PvZ franchise.
For the full press release hit the read more line at the bottom of the page.
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Review Update; Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #22 & Conan #21

16/10/2013

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Two reviews from Kevin highlight two huge  franchises.
Dark Horse's Conan series has a huge volume of work behing it and mostly it has remained at very high standard to check if the latest episode can live p to its predecessors hit the picture to the left.
In modern and 80's culture Transformers is not something you could have missed but how to the comics stack up to the toys and movies.
Read the review for More than Meets the eye by hitting the picture to the right.
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Angelina Jolie to direct and produce the film adaptation of "Unbroken"

14/10/2013

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Sometimes real life can be more astounding than any work of fiction and the story of Louis Zamperini must rank in the top rungs of amazing tales.
From meeting Hitler at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin to enlisting in the US Air Force his life was special. However it's his story while in the Air force that truly makes for a captivating story. After his plane crashed into the sea he and two crew mates survived for 47 days at sea, until they washed up at Marshall Island. Unfortunately the landing allowed them to be captured by the Japanese Navy, then as a prisoner of war he endured brutal treatment until he was finally released to go home.
His story was originally told in the Laura Hillenbrand's book "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption” and the book forms the basis for the film.
Below are a few quotes from Zamperini & Joile who by all accounts have struck up a close friendship over the films development. We will have more news on the film as time goes on and the film gets closer to its sheduled release on the 16th January 2015
ANGELINA JOLIE: “It will be hard to make a film worthy of this great man.  I am deeply honored to have the chance and will do all I can to bring Louie’s inspiring story to life.  Everyone involved in the film shares this deep responsibility.  Like all readers of Laura’s book and all people who love and admire Louie, I am a fan who has learned so much.  He has made me a better person.”

LOUIS ZAMPERINI: “Angelina is a human dynamo, and I know she will tell this story in the right way.  I’ve received so many letters and talked to so many people who say that Laura’s book has helped them when they were going through hard times.  I believe the movie will reach even more people with that message.”
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