Posted on 08 March 2011.
Get yourself a ginormous serving of the most addictive fast food documentary graphic novel right now, with a seven page preview on the MTV website itself.
As a huge fan of the documentary, as well as Spurlock’s other documentary work on FX, 30 Days, I can’t wait to check out this venture into a different media, perhaps one with a target audience still young enough to internalize learning about the evils of our fast food culture.
From the blog post on MTV:
“Written by “Super Size Me” director Morgan Spurlock with writer Jeremy Barlow, “Supersized” is an original graphic novel that serves as a companion to Spurlock’s 2004, Oscar-nominated documentary about fast food, culture, and the industry that feeds it. Tony Millionaire, Ron English, and a variety of other illustrators provide what’s likely to be some truly stomach-churning visuals for the anthology, which includes both original stories and several that expand upon those in the original documentary.”
Source: MTV
Posted in Dark Horse Comics, NEWS
Posted on 08 March 2010. Tags: 03/10/2010, dark horse, New Release
Conan is still kicking massive ass! Here are the Dark Horse Releases for March 10, 2010.
- B.P.R.D. King of Fear #3 (of 5), $2.99
- Buck Rogers Wilma Keychain, $12.00
- Conan The Frazetta Cover Series #4 (of 8), $6.99
- Creepy Trading Cards Set, $14.95
- Gantz Volume 9 TP, $12.99
- Hellboy Volume 9 Wild Hunt TP, $19.99
- POP Wonderland Volume 3 Alices Adventures In Wonderland HC, $16.99
- Solomon Kane Deaths Black Riders #3 (of 4), $3.50
Posted in Dark Horse Comics, NEWS
Posted on 22 February 2010. Tags: comics, feature, new comics, new releases, Penny Arcade, upcoming comics, upcoming releases, Vertigo
Mike’s Picks
Unknown Soldier #17
Vertigo is sort of like the AMC of comics, not a lot of shows, but what is there is high quality. Unknown Soldier is no different. Forget the capes and powers for a second and allow yourself to be entertained with gritty, pulpy drama while learning a thing or two about the world. Josh Dysart has immersed himself in this conflict to bring you a story you won’t forget.

Secret Warriors #13
Jonathan Hickman has been doing a great job of reintroducing Nick Fury and Hydra post-Secret Invasion into the Marvel U. Nick Fury has always been one of my favorite characters, and his sparse use has elevated him to a legend. Hickman, and his reputation for attention to detail, is in full effect here. Stefano Caselli on pencils doesn’t hurt either. He is a strong talent who is a perfect fit for the material.
Rob’s Picks
The Walking Dead 70
This is the most consistently great comic I have read in a long time. Whether you have read Kirkman’s other work or not, this is his magnum opus. publisher Image comics says, “Behind these walls everyone has their place; everyone has their job. There is no danger, there are no threats… everyone has hope. Will it last?” The cover shows us a melancholy foreboding, a sense of dread just under the surface of the quiet suburban town. I can’t wait.

Usagi Yojimbo 126
Curious about the rabbit ninja and this long-running comic? This might be the perfect place to jump in: “The rabbit ronin faces a terrifying creature from Japanese mythology in this creepy, self-contained story! Nukekubi are supernatural monsters that take the form of normal humans during the day, but at night can detach their heads to attack their unsuspecting prey.” The cover and subject matter alone make me want to grab this book right up.
Chris’s Picks
Avengers: The Initiative #33
This has been a pretty great series so far. I am not usually an Avengers fan, but this Civil War story has been highly addictive. I am really looking forward to seeing how the resistance handles taking on camp H.A.M.M.E.R..
Strange Girl: Limited Edition Complete Series
This is a great apocalyptic type series. This series took on many questions of religion, while delivering a great story set in a dark time. Keep an open mind and follow this awesome twisting tale down the rabit hole. This is the series that started the careers of greats like Rick Remender and Eric Nguyen. Snag this if you see it as only 1000 limited editions will be printed!
Tyler’s Picks
Flash: Rebirth #6
For a book about the Speed Force and the Fastest Man Alive, it feels like it has taken a year for this puppy to wrap up. And in fact, it nearly has. The first issue came out in April of last year. Whether it was the meticulous work of Ethan van Scriver or Geoff Johns forgot which story he was trying to tell between this and Blackest Night (in which Barry Allen is a significant participant), this book has as much energy and pulpiness as can possibly fit underneath the yellow boots.

The Splendid Magic of Penny Arcade: The 11 1/2 Anniversary Edition (HC)
There isn’t a point in me pimping this book. Go and buy it you ninny. If you don’t know Gabe and Tycho, or the men behind their justified sense of gaming hubris, then you know nothing. Vapid little mindflayer that you are.
Posted in Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, headlines, Image Comics, Marvel Comics, staff picks, Vertigo
Posted on 11 February 2010. Tags: dark horse, Star Wars Knight Errant
Either not pleased with the Mass Effect: Redemption success, or looking to milk the Knight of the Old Republic MMO hype, Dark Horse has announced a new Star Wars series. Dark Horse will be bringing us Star Wars: Knight Errant.
Star Wars: Knight Errant will take place a thousand years before Episode One. This is a time when the Sith have power and The Republic was on the brink of shambles. The best part for this new comic series is that this is largely unexplored territory. We could see quite the struggle form from this story line!
More news is sure to follow. Hopefully Dark Horse and make it better than Episode One was. If Jar Jar shows up, there just might be a book burning!
Posted in Dark Horse Comics, NEWS
Posted on 04 February 2010. Tags: dark horse, Mass Effect Redemption
Mass Effect 2 is getting praises left and right. Mass Effect: Redemption #1 follows along and sells out across the land. Have no fear though as Dark Horse is on the job and getting a second printing going. If you really can’t wait, there is always the App Store route. It is all of $0.99 (at the time of this writing it was still free) on there, and it never goes out of print! Just a thought.
Mass Effect: Redemption tells the exciting events that take place just before Mass Effect 2. Lead ME2 writer, Mac Walters, gives comic fans a taste of what gaming fans have enjoyed two games over now. The added benefit is the writing style of the comic will match the writing style of the game. Fans of both the comic and the game will get one cohesive story telling experience. It is a Win-Win!
Posted in Dark Horse Comics, digital, iphone, NEWS, publishers
Posted on 26 January 2010. Tags: digital, iphone, Mass Effect Redemption
Mass Effect 2 is in full swing now. Gamers everywhere are getting to play through the sequel. This brings on the plethora of goodies and mass marketing campaigns. The positive side to all this is we now get a nice new comic mini-series on the iPhone!
Mass Effect: Redemption will give some back-story of the events that lead up to Mass Effect 2. Those who have played the first Mass Effect and plan on getting Mass Effect 2 will get to enjoy the story in between the two games.
Mass Effect: Redemption will be free at release and then hit the $0.99 price point. Look for this to hit the AppStore on February 3, 2010.
Posted in Dark Horse Comics, digital, iphone, NEWS, publishers
Posted on 20 January 2010. Tags: dark horse, publishers, releases, upcoming comics
January 20, 2010 – New Comics Releases
Rapture #6 - $2.99
Solomon Kane: Death’s Black Riders #1 - $3.50
Star Wars: Dark Times #15–Blue Harvest part 3
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #49 — Demon part 3
January 20, 2010 – New Book Releases
Oh My Goddess Volume 34 – TPB – $10.99
Posted in Dark Horse Comics