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Kratos returns to Dark Horse in The Art of God of War Ragnarök

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Kratos returns to Dark Horse in The Art of God of War Ragnarök. This full-color hardcover volume collects concept art and creative commentary chronicling the development of the next entry in the God of War saga. The deluxe edition contains all this, along with amazing extras including—a faux leather clamshell case and cover, as well as two gallery-quality lithographs in a displayable portfolio. 

As the threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus find themselves choosing between the safety of their family and the safety of the realms. This painstakingly-assembled tome details a story of parenthood, destiny, and adventure, told in the voices of the team that brought it to life.

Dark Horse Books and Santa Monica Studio join forces to present stunning, never-before-seen concept art of the world, characters, creatures, and artifacts with The Art of God of War Ragnarök. See what adventures await in Midgard and beyond!

The Art of God of War Ragnarök standard and deluxe editions will be in bookstores November 29, 2022 and comic shops November 30, 2022. They’re available for pre-order now at your local comic book shop or bookstore for $49.99 for the standard edition and $129.99 for the deluxe. 

SDCC 2022: Uncover Secrets of the Shlorpians in The Art of Solar Opposites

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From two of the #$%@s behind Rick and Morty comes the off-the-wall tale of a family of aliens trapped in middle America. Experience the world of “Solar Opposites” with The Art of Solar Opposites brought to you by Dark Horse Books and 20th Television Animation. This 192-page hardcover art book, written by Scott Gallopo, features concept work as well as completed renders of all characters, locations, and aspects of the show.

This book will bring you all new behind-the-scenes art for the world and characters featured in the first two seasons of Solar Opposites! It features never-before-seen art of Korvo, Terry, Yumyulack, and Jesse, as well as the inhabitants of The Wall. Explore this look at the development and process of the hit series, detailing aspects you can find nowhere else.

The Art of Solar Opposites will be in bookstores and comic shops early 2023 and will retail for $49.99. 

The Art of Solar Opposites

Kadokawa and Yen Press Announce the Simultaneous Publication of an Original Dark Souls Novel!

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FromSoftware returns to its epic roots with a new novel set in the world of Dark Souls, widely considered one of the best video games ever made.  Penned by bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole, Dark Souls: Masque of Vindication expands the mythos of the game and gives the millions of devoted fans who made the franchise a phenomenon an opportunity to revisit the epic adventure and settings that captured their imagination through fresh eyes.

In an underground tomb, a man who should have been dead awakens in the dark, gradually regaining his senses—

He has forgotten his past, including his name. Given the great pains taken to insure his confinement, his revival may have been anticipated, but the remains of the grave robber that is his sole companion may give a clue as to his reawakening. When the corpse of the thief rises against him, a sorcerer’s instincts emerge, and he puts it down with a flash of light from his palm. With this gesture, the memories of the cadaver flicker through him, rekindling a sense of himself…

The desert night stretches out beyond the graveyard, and the starry sky tells the sorcerer that a long time has passed since his death. Naming himself Ferranos after the meaningless word graven outside his tomb and armed with a dagger of a failed grave robber, he embarks on an epic adventure guided by fate.

Dark Souls: Masque of Vindication will be published globally both in print and digitally on October 25, 2022 by Kadokawa Corporation in Japanese and by Yen Press in English, marking the first simultaneous print release between the two companies.

Conan the Barbarian heads to Titan in 2023

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Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures have announced a new co-publishing venture for the Robert E. Howard publishing program of comics, graphic novels and re-mastered archives including the omnibus program previously published by Marvel Comics.

The new line of originated comic books kicks-off with Howard’s most famous character, Conan the Barbarian, in a brand-new ongoing series launching in May 2023 – and will be part of Titan Comics Tenth Anniversary celebrations. In addition, several mini-series’ are in development that will feature Robert E. Howard’s rich tapestry of iconic heroes.

This news follows last year’s announcement that Titan’s book division are continuing the legacy of Conan with Heroic Signatures in all-new novels, short stories, and illustrated art books – beginning this Fall 2022, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the character. Conan: Blood of the Serpent novel – the first in a series of new standalone adventures – hits bookstores from October 18, 2022, followed by Conan the Barbarian: The Official Story of the Film – a behind-the-scenes hardback retrospective book – on November 1, 2022.

In 1932, visionary pulp writer Robert E. Howard ushered in a new genre of sword-and-sorcery with Conan, in the pages of American pulp magazine, Weird Tales. In the fantastical Hyborian Age, the Cimmerian’s wandering adventures featured many thrilling, often vicious, battles with his fearsome enemies. In 2022, the character of Conan – now celebrating his 90th anniversary – continues to captivate audiences across all areas of popular culture including movies, video games, novels, comic books, TV, and soon the streaming world, as a new Netflix series is currently in development.

The comic publishing program will begin in May 2023 with the launch of Conan the Barbarian.

Yahtzee Croshaw returns to the Department of Extradimensional Affairs

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From Yahtzee Croshaw, the creator of the Zero Punctuation gaming review series, comes Existentially Challenged! Originally available as an audiobook, Dark Horse Books presents Existentially Challenged in print for the first time, featuring a new cover by Ethan Kimberling.

With magic declassified in the UK, fake psychics and fraudulent healers are running amok, so it’s up to the Department of Extradimensional Affairs’ newly appointed Skepticism Officers to crack down on them. But when they set their sights on Modern Miracle, a highly suspicious and fast-growing faith healing cult with remarkably good social media presence, even their skepticism is put to the test.

Is Modern Miracle on the level? Is Miracle Meg’s healing magic real? Why do dead bodies keep showing up on their doorstep? And just what is Miracle Dad’s preferred flavor of crisp?

The Existentially Challenged paperback will be available at comic stores Jaunary 18, 2023 and in bookstores January 17, 2023. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. Existentially Challenged will retail for $12.99. 

Existentially Challenged 

Return to Horizon in The Art of Horizon Forbidden West

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Journey deep into the world of Horizon through The Art of Horizon Forbidden West. This dynamic, full-color hardcover features concept art and creator commentary chronicling the development of the latest adventure in the epic Horizon saga. 

When a deadly red blight threatens life on a post-apocalyptic Earth, machine hunter Aloy must tackle new dangers in the mysterious frontier of the Forbidden West in order to save her world. The highly anticipated sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn has arrived, and with it, all-new vibrant landscapes, jaw-dropping machines, and thrilling secrets to discover. 

Follow Aloy on her next adventure with this stunning chronicle created by Dark Horse Books in association with Guerrilla! The Art of Horizon Forbidden West uncovers the mysteries of our lost civilization and the lush new world that has grown from the ashes with more than 200 pages of behind-the-scenes artwork and intimate developer commentary, collected in a beautifully designed hardcover volume.

The Art of Horizon Forbidden West hardcover will be in bookstores October 18th, 2022 and comic stores October 19th, 2022. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore for $49.99.

The Art of Horizon Forbidden West

Review: Goldie’s Guide to Grandchildren

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Goldie has opinions in how to treat grandparents. See what she has to say in how to handle grandparents and make sure they’re ok and healthy.

Story: Clint McElroy
Art: Eliza Kinkz

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Exclusive: Clover Press, Legendary, and Toho’s Godzilla & Kong gets a Sketchbook Stretch Goal!

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Richard Bennett is one of the most respected storyboard artists working today, having collaborated with directors David Fincher, Christopher Nolan, Brad Bird, and JJ Abrams, among others. Now, Bennett and Clover Press have launched a Kickstarter campaign for a stunning hardcover coffee table book which showcases Bennett’s storyboard storytelling and two of the biggest stars in the history of cinema with Godzilla & Kong: The Cinematic Storyboard Art of Richard Bennett. The campaign has blown past its $7,500 goal approaching $40,000 as of this article.

We have the exclusive reveal that a new stretch goal add-on for a sketchbook will be unlocked at $40,000. The sketchbook will be available for $12.00.

Godzilla & Kong: The Cinematic Storyboard Art of Richard Bennett features storyboard art from a selection of the best sequences from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ blockbuster trio of hits Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Kong: Skull Island, along with some never-before-seen deleted scenes. Featuring full color stills reflecting the final shots in the film, the book is sure to be a must-have for movie buffs, film students, industry professionals and, of course, all Kaiju aficionados!

Check out some of what you’ll find in the sketchbook below! The project ends on May 6 2022 at 2:59 AM EDT.

Review: Doggo and Pupper Save the World

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Pupper worries a lot. If he were braver, he might be a hero! Maybe one that can fly! A cute book for young readers.

Story: Katherine Applegate
Art: Charlie Adler

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The Art of Ducktales… Woo-oo!

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Scrooge McDuck and nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie joined Donald Duck for the remake of DuckTales and now you, too, can join in on the fun by taking a look behind-the-scenes of how it was all made in Dark Horse Books’ The Art of DuckTales! The all-new, oversized, hardcover editions will be available in both standard and deluxe versions.  

Like Scrooge into the Money Bin, dive into this beautiful, oversized coffee-table book and read tales of the making of the series from developers Matt Youngberg, Francisco Angones, Sean Jimenez, Suzanna Olson, cast members including David Tennant (Scrooge McDuck), Danny Pudi (Huey), Ben Schwartz (Dewey), Bobby Moynihan (Louie), Kate Micucci (Webby), Beck Bennett (Launchpad McQuack), Toks Olagundoye (Mrs. Beakley), Paget Brewster (Della Duck), Don Cheadle (Donald Duck), and more! Along with interviews with the cast and crew, the book will also have artwork and stories from every single episode and never-before-seen artwork captioned by the creators. 

The deluxe version of The Art of DuckTales will be gold gilded and includes an exclusive slipcase featuring beautiful art. It will also feature the DuckTales Guidebook which contains an expanded version of the cast and crewmember interviews as well as a finely-crafted replica of Scrooge’s Number One Dime. 

The Art of DuckTales standard and deluxe editions will be available at comic stores September 21, 2022 and in bookstores September 20, 2022. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. The Art of DuckTales standard edition will retail for $49.99 and the deluxe edition will retail for $99.99.

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