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DARK HORSE TO RELEASE THE ART OF HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE™ LIMITED EDITION

22/12/2014

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Just in time for fans’ holiday wish lists, Dark Horse and Mattel announce that the biggest art book of 2015 - The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - will receive a limited edition release.

Restricted to 4,000 copies, The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Limited Edition comes packaged in a deluxe Castle Grayskull slipcase, with an exclusive foil embossed cover and portfolio print, coming in at just under 400 pages with commentary written by Tim & Steve Seeley.
In 1982, the world was introduced to He-Man® and Masters of the Universe®. What followed was a cultural sensation that changed the landscape of children’s entertainment forever! Join Mattel and Dark Horse in this comprehensive retrospective chronicling the decades-long epic journey of He-Man from toy, to television, to film, to a true pop culture phenomenon!

The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe includes rarely seen images of concept sketches, prototypes, and more from Mattel’s archives. Featuring beautifully restored art from master illustrator Earl Norem—celebrated artist of the most memorable He-Man images, interviews with Dolph Lundgren, Paul Dini, Erika Scheimer, and many more!
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The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Limited Edition is on sale in comic shops April 15th and April 28th in bookstores.  Pre-order your copy today from these fine retailers:

Think Geek
PopCultcha
Big Bad Toy Store
Forbidden Planet
TFAW
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Preview Gallery for, The Art of Jim Burns: Hyperluminal

18/9/2014

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Why this has piqued our interest

With a huge back catalogue of images under his belt Jim Burns has had an immense career to date. This collection is looking to celebrate the best of his work and from the Images below we can get an idea of what he brings to the table.
We will be bringing a full review of the book at a later date but for now feast your eyes on the work below
Jim Burns’ startling otherworldly visions have adorned the book covers of countless renowned SF authors, including George R R Martin, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Peter F Hamilton, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman and many more. He also produced early concept ideas for movies such as Blade Runner. 

The Art of Jim Burns: Hyperluminal is a brand-new collection, spanning 40 years of his life. It contains a carefully chosen selection of his most iconic pieces and commentary from the man himself.

Coming From Titan Books, 26th September 2014, £24.99

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DARK HORSE, PHOENIX COMICON 2014: The Dark Times Gallery Edition

9/6/2014

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Star Wars: Dark Times Gallery Edition | Randy Stradley and Douglas Wheatley

On sale November 5th

Black & White | 248 pages | $99.99 | Hardcover | 9” x 13 1/4”

High quality scans of Douglas Wheatley’s original art, plus a feature not seen in other “artist’s editions”—the complete scripts from which Wheatley worked, allowing readers to see where he chose to stick to the script, or revise the art to better suit the story. Includes Star War: Dark Times #1–#5.

This book is sure to be a treasure for artists and comics fans alike!

• Reproduces Doug Wheatley’s original art at full size! 

• Includes the original scripts! 

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NAILBITER COLLECTS MORE VICTIMS

4/6/2014

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Issue #2 of the chilling new horror series sells-out instantly and is fast-tracked to 2nd printing, early artwork of #3 revealed

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The comics industry continues to sleep with the light on due to Joshua Williamson (GHOSTED) and Mike Henderson's (MASKS AND MOBSTERS) hit horror series, NAILBITER. The second issue sold out instantly at the distributor level and has been rushed to a second printing to meet customer demand. To whet the appetite of fans, who have likened the series’ vibe to that of Twin Peaks and The Silence of the Lambs, Image Comics is pleased to reveal early pages of issue #3 in the series and announce that the letters pages will be aptly named “Nail Clippings.”

"Mike and I are blown away to the response to the first two issues of Nailbiter,” said Williamson. “Retailers are really supporting our horror book and it shows. One of the fun things for Mike and me is that we know what's coming down the line in future issues, and for the people who loved issue one and two... they haven't seen nothing yet. We won't be satisfied until we have you checking under your bed at night for the Nailbiter."

The mystery and suspense builds in these issues as Detective Nicholas Finch enlists the help of the infamous Nailbiter in order to uncover evidence that might point him toward finding his missing friend. But there are secrets lurking beneath the surface in the town of Buckaroo, and not everyone is who they seem.

Praise for NAILBITER:

“If Josh died I wish he’d leave Nailbiter to me in his will so I could say it was my idea.”
—Scott Snyder (WYTCHES, Batman, American Vampire)

“Prepare your cuticles for this masterful bit of horror.”
—David Pepose, Newsarama

“In the end, Nailbiter stands on a premise so instantly enticing that you can almost see the movie trailer.” —Robert Tutton, PASTE Magazine

“If you're planning on getting a peaceful night's sleep full of happy, prancing sheep, you may want to hold off on reading Nailbiter. The newest title from creators Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson... an icky and eerie debut that's sure to turn your sweetest dreams into the stuff of nightmares.” —Jeff Lake, IGN

“It's a joy to see a dark story make its point without relying on over-the-top or gratuitous scenes. With a big mystery and a killer (or killers) lurking about, you won't know if the main characters will survive for many issues.”
—Tony Guerrero, Comic Vine

NAILBITER #2 has completely sold out at the distributor level, but may still be available in comic stores. It is currently available digitally on the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com) and the official Image Comics iOS app, as well as on Comixology on the web (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.

Image Comics is pleased to announce that this second issue will be going back to print to meet customer demand. The second printing of NAILBITER #2 (Diamond Code APR148432) will release on 7/2.

NAILBITER #3 releases 7/2 as well and will be available for pre-order with Diamond Code MAY140718.
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Dark Horse are bringing the art of the  Book of Life to readers in September 2014

11/4/2014

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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND DARK HORSE ANNOUNCE A NEW PROJECT BASED ON THE UPCOMING FILM THE BOOK OF LIFE

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Dark Horse, a premier publisher of creator-owned and licensed content, today announces a partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products: an upcoming project based on this year’s highly anticipated film from Fox Animation Studios, The Book of Life. In September 2014, Dark Horse will release The Art of The Book of Life, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.

The Art of The Book of Life is an inspirational behind-the-scenes look at the making of the animated feature film. Packed with production art, stills, and more, this is an essential companion to the film.

The Art of The Book of Life arrives on sale on September 3, 2014.

About The Book of Life

From visionary producer Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and director Jorge R. Gutierrez (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera), this upcoming feature length film is a celebration of the power of friendship and family, told through stunning visuals.

The Book of Life is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart.  Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, The Book of Life encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future. 
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Review; The Art of TITANFALL

3/3/2014

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The biggest gaming release of the year gets another string to its bow with this new Art of book form Titan Books.

Paul takes a look to see how well the Titans have depicted the Titans and the rest of the Titanfall world on the page, You can read his thoughts on the book here.
The Art of Titanfall
The Art of Titanfall will take readers on a no-holds barred look at Respawn Entertainment’s hugely anticipated multiplayer shooter - featuring exclusive concept and development art, showcasing the all-out warfare between the agile pilots and lethal Titans of the Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation and the Frontier militia, as well as the war-torn battlefields found throughout the game.
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Review; The Art of Thief

2/3/2014

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Keep your hand on your wallet at all times as we dive into the world of Thief. Or maybe I should say as we dive into the creation of the world of Thief. Either way Paul takes a look at the new book from Titan Books. You can read his review here
The Art of Thief
Titan Books’ The Art of Thief will give fans and in-depth look at Square Enix’s enormously anticipated new game, featuring exclusive concept and development art, as well as detailed creator insights and commentary throughout. This book will showcase Garrett’s underworld in beautiful detail and truly show the art of the Master Thief. 
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Death Sentence #5 Review

14/2/2014

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Our first review of A Titan comic poses an interesting question revolving around Super Powers.
The review gives you a lot more of an idea as to the nature of these but just have a think before you dive which super power is the one you most crave?

We also have a preview gallery for this issue which you can find here
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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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