As we learned from last month’s confusion surrounding the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, there can only be one Buffy. Now, it turns out, there can only be one Buffy title being produced at a time. While we lie in wait for more news about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot/sequel, creator Joss Whedon revealed that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dark Horse comic series will be wrapping up its lenghty run in the wake of Fox pulling the beloved show’s comic book license. She saved the world a lot…on both the screen and on the page. Buffy Summers has become an ubiquitous pop culture figure thanks in large part to the iconic supernatural TV show that ran from 1997 to 2003, but also thanks to the comic books that ran alongside the show and continued the story of the vampire slayer long after. Now, that era is coming to an end. The comic book license for Buffy the Vampire Slayer has resided with Dark Horse Comics since 1998, but Fox is … [Read more...] about Fox is Pulling the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ License From Dark Horse Comics, Joss Whedon Says
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‘Game of Thrones’ Ice Dragon Statue Coming From Dark Horse (Exclusive)
Winter is coming to Dark Horse Direct. The high-end collectibles division of the Oregon-based comic book publisher launched earlier this month with limited-edition statues based on The Umbrella Academy and HBO’s Game of Thrones. Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, DHD is adding to its repertoire with the brand-new Game of Thrones Ice Dragon and The Night King Premier Statue. Standing 24 inches tall, the statue — sculpted by Bigshot Toyworks — will be made from polyresin, with both the blue flame piece and the Night King removable for those who want a pure Ice Dragon look. Dark Horse Direct will release more information, including release date and pricing, about the product in coming months; until then, see below for a closer look at the majesty of the dragon. More about Dark Horse Direct can be found here; for those at San Diego Comic-Con, a limited number of the line’s Tormund Giantsbane Game of Thrones figures will be available at Dark Horse’s … [Read more...] about ‘Game of Thrones’ Ice Dragon Statue Coming From Dark Horse (Exclusive)
Dark Horse to Preview ‘Stranger Things’ Comic Book at Comic-Con
The Upside Down is coming to Comic-Con. Dark Horse Comics is bringing Netflix’s Stranger Things to comics this fall with a four-issue mini-series that retells the first season from the point of view of Will Byers, revealing more about the Upside Down from the point of view of the character who’s spent the most time there, but fans won’t have to wait that long before they can see what to expect from the comic — the publisher will be offering a sneak peek at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con. The series is written by Jody Houser, with art by Stefano Martino, Keith Champagne and Lauren Affe, and debuts Sept. 26. The publisher’s official solicitation for the first issue reads, “The nostalgia-igniting hit Netflix original series comes to comic shelves. Follow Will Byers into a dimension of decay and destruction where he must use his wits and resolve to dodge the pursuit of the Demogorgon and escape the Upside Down.” Heat Vision can … [Read more...] about Dark Horse to Preview ‘Stranger Things’ Comic Book at Comic-Con
Dark Horse Comics Launching High-End Collectibles Division
For more than 30 years, Dark Horse Comics has been releasing work by some of the medium’s top creators, including Frank Miller, Mike Mignola and Carla Speed McNeil. Launching today, a new division of the company will diversify its output, with Dark Horse Direct created specifically to offer high-end, limited edition collectibles via its online storefront. “Dark Horse Direct is the latest example in Dark Horse’s long history of innovative business practices,” company president and founder Mike Richardson said in a statement. “Dark Horse constantly looks for new ways to inspire passion in our fans in every format possible, which is why a direct-to-consumer program is the most logical move as we continue to grow our business and cultivate new fans.” Two of the first three releases from the new division center around HBO’s Game of Thrones: A Tormund Giantsbane figure, to be released in August for $40, and an 18" Iron Throne Replica created in … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Comics Launching High-End Collectibles Division
Disney and Dark Horse Partner for ‘Aladdin’ Graphic Novel Prequel (Exclusive)
Dark Horse expands its relationship with Walt Disney Animation this October with a brand new graphic novel based on the 1992 animated feature Aladdin — but don’t expect to see the boy thief or his favorite genie; as the title suggests, Disney Princess: Jasmine’s New Pet focuses on the Sultan’s daughter and her favorite tiger. Part of Dark Horse Comics’ Disney line, the book is a young reader graphic novel that tells the story of the friendship between the Aladdin princess and tiger Rajah, even though Rajah has a tough time learning to obey the rules of staying in the Sultan’s palace. The 48-page book will also include story-related activities and special features. Jasmine’s New Pet will be written and drawn by illustrator and 2012 White House Champion of Change Nidhi Chanani, whose previous work includes work with Hasbro, Paramount Pictures and Disney, as well as the graphic novel Pashmina for First Second. Previous Disney titles from Dark … [Read more...] about Disney and Dark Horse Partner for ‘Aladdin’ Graphic Novel Prequel (Exclusive)