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Dark Horse Comics Invites You Back to the World of God of War

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Writer Chris Roberson and Eisner-nominated artist Tony Parker return to the world of God of War, along with colorist Dan Jackson and letterer John Roshell, with covers by Dave Rapoza, for God of War: Fallen God.      

God of War: Fallen God follows Kratos after conquering Zeus and thwarting Athena. Believing himself to be finally free of his bondage, he sets sail for the desert in an attempt to distance himself from his home and his shame only to find his rage and guilt follow close behind. Kratos rages against the one foe that has proven to be unconquerable—himself. But a war against oneself is unwinnable, and only invites madness.

God of War: Fallen God #1 (of four) goes on sale March 10, 2021.

God of War: Fallen God

Review: League of Legends: Lux

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Welcome to the world of Demacia. Though it may seem like a peaceful utopia it has a dark secret it’s hiding.

Story: John O’Bryan
Art: Billy Tan
Ink: Haining, Cuzu, Qianqian, Tako
Color: Gadson
Letterer: John Roshell

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Review: Marvels Epilogue

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25 years in the making, check out the final chapter for the groundbreaking Marvels story, packed with tons of extras.

Story: Kurt Busiek
Art: Alex Ross
Letterer: John Roshell and Richard Starkings

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Review: Marvels Epilogue

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Marvels Epilogue

Commemorating 25 years since Marvels, Marvels Epilogue is a brand new addition by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Alex Ross‘ groundbreaking work. The two teamed together to create Marvels, a beautiful look at the history of the Marvel universe. Now, in a brand-new 16-page story, they return one last time to the 1970s and the X-Men.

Reporter Phil Sheldon has retired. The story features a holiday trip with his daughters to Manhattan to see Christmas lights. He once again has a close-up perspective on the new world, this time the mutant experience. Through his view, we get to witness the X-Men’s battle with Sentinels and eventually another hero’s debut.

Busiek and Ross again deliver wonder and amazement. Through the story and artwork, though short, they pack in a lot of history. The comic is a pure celebration of that Marvel history. While the story is too short (more please!) it has so much packed in the back it’s well worth it for Marvels fans.

Ross’ art is the usual amazing with a style unlike anything else on the shelf. Just absolutely breathtaking, the reader has a perspective like Sheldon in wonder and beauty.

Marvels Epilogue features interviews and some of what inspired this brand new story. It peels back the curtains on a series that was defining and spun out so many imitators. The information given is amazing for those who enjoy the process and history of making comics and one day I hope for that the recent “annotated” comics and this are packaged in one “ultimate” edition.

The worst part of the Marvels Epilogue is that it left me wanting more. The story, while entertaining is too short. The reader gets a treat and teased by a fleeting moment of excellence. Thankfully we can return to it as many times as we want to enjoy over and over. This was a defining series and this epilogue, while a long time coming, reminds us why.

Story: Kurt Busiek Art: Alex Ross
Lettering: John Roshell & Richard Starkings of Comicraft
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

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Chris Roberson, Tony Parker, John Roshell, and Dan Jackson Deliver a God of War this November

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Following the immense success of the God of War video game for PlayStation 4 and the art book chronicling its creation, Dark Horse, Santa Monica Studio, and Sony Interactive Entertainment have revealed art from the upcoming God of War comic series. This new four-issue miniseries is full of Norse mythology-inspired action.

Writer Chris Roberson, artist Tony Parker, colorist Dan Jackson, and letterer John Roshell of Comicraft set out to explore whether Kratos, the God of War, will ever find a peace in a world of violence. The beautiful cover art is by artist E.M. Gist. The God of War comic series finds Kratos living in the remote Norse wilds after his war on the gods of Olympus. Seeking to put the rage that defined most of his life behind him, Kratos inadvertently sparks a feud with a mysterious cult of berserkers after attempting to save a stranger being mauled by a monstrous bear. But for the former Ghost of Sparta, no good deed goes unpunished.

God of War #1 goes on sale November 14, 2018.

The Beef—Now in a Meaty Trade Paperback

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The critically acclaimed series by Richard Starkings, Tyler Shainline, Shaky Kane, and John Roshell titled, The Beef will be collected into trade paperback and available this July.

The Beef brings readers the story of Meat Men. Chuck is a mild-mannered meat factory worker who is a little in love with a strawberry picker named Mary Lynn. But everything changes when Mary Lynn falls victim to the Vodino Brothers…

The Beef trade paperback (ISBN: 978-1-5343-0802-2, Diamond Code MAY180050) will hit stores on Wednesday, July 18th and bookstores on Tuesday, July 24th.

The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw reveals Karl Kerschl variant cover

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The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw, the bestselling fantasy epic from writer Kurt Busiek, artist Benjamin Dewey, Eisner-winning colorist Jordie Bellaire, and letterer John Roshell of Comicraft, will feature the bold and enchanting artwork of Karl Kerschl.

In The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw #4, with the Great Champion out of the way, the city is vulnerable to Goodfoot’s machinations.

Tooth & Claw #4 (Diamond Code DEC140770) will be available on 2/18. Cover by Kerschl will be available with Diamond Code DEC148186.

The Autumnlands Tooth & Claw Karl Kerschl variant cover

Tooth & Claw reveals Alex Ross variant cover

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TOOTH AND CLAW #2 coverTooth & Claw, the exciting new fantasy epic from bestselling writer Kurt Busiek, artist Benjamin Dewey, Eisner-winning colorist Jordie Bellaire, and letterer John Roshell of Comicraft will feature a very special variant cover by artist Alex Ross of Marvels and Kingdom Come fame.

In Tooth & Claw, a secret conclave of wizards brings a legendary champion forward through time from the forgotten past to save the world—with disastrous consequences. Featuring swords, sorcery, beast-wizards, gods, vast animal empires, golems of radioactive decay, crystalline badlands, con women, ancient armories, young love, mystery, blood and death and treachery and destiny… Tooth & Claw is the sprawling, world-building fantasy series readers won’t want to miss out on.

Tooth & Claw #1 (Diamond Code SEP140540) will be available on 11/5 as a double-sized 44 page issue with no ads for only $2.99.

Tooth & Claw #2 (Diamond Code OCT140609) Cover A by Benjamin Dewey will be available on 12/3. Cover B by Alex Ross will be available with Diamond Code OCT140610.