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08/16/2013 2:11pm

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If you haven't been keeping up with your comics media, here's some key links and reviews for you to check out what we've got going on in the news!

Lucas' original galaxy conceived in 'The Star Wars' | USA Today

The new Dark Horse Comics series The Star Warssounds like alternate-universe weirdness for fans of George Lucas' influential sci-fi franchise. Instead, it's just the filmmaker's first pass at his galaxy far, far away.

Gischler Unleashes CLOWN FATALE!

Dark Horse Comics is headed to the circus this fall with Victor Gischler’s latest wild ride: Clown Fatale!

Dark Horse To Publish Gustavo Duarte's MONSTERS! & OTHER STORIES

Dark Horse continues to expand its Originals line, offering some of the most unique comic book storytelling experiences on the market today. Next up, Gustavo Duarte spins wordless tales brimming with humor, charm, and delightfully twisted horror in his American graphic novel debut Monsters! & Other Stories.

Get Drawn Into Matt Kindt's Breakout Hit Series, MIND MGMT!

The recent release of MIND MGMT #13 kicked off an all-new arc of this critically acclaimed series, currently in its second year at Dark Horse. To celebrate, Dark Horse and series creator Matt Kindt are offering fans a very special opportunity

Five New Comics From Dark Horse In November – Clown Fatale, Ghost, Never Ending, Sledgehammer 44, Star Wars: Force War | Bleeding Cool

Well at least two of these count… from Dark Horse’s November offerings, five new series. But which will be the next Mind MGMT?

EXCL. PREVIEWS: "Conan," "Creepy" "Star Wars" & More! | CBR

Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR presents exclusive previews of "Conan" #19, "Creepy" #13, "Lobster Johnson" #2, "The Strain: The Fall" #2 and "Star Wars: A Spark Remains" #2, all on sale Aug. 21.

Hellboy’s Midnight Circus – A Collection Of Preview Art | Bleeding Cool

The Hellboy original graphic novel from Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo. Midnight Circus, is getting closer and closer. Here’s a look ahead.

SDCC: Four Colors of Fear - Dark Horse Horror | CBR

Scott Allie, Eric Powell, Tim Seeley and more talked about the thrills and chills coming from Dark Horse, including the launch of Alex de Campi's "Grindhouse" series and more from the world of Mike Mignola's "B.P.R.D."

THE WEEKS IN REVIEW

AUGUST 07, 2013

ABE SAPIEN #5

"Overall, a solid issue of Abe Sapien. Action is light, but the dialogue is strong. It's kind of a sci-fi murder mystery, so many should find it entertaining." - Unleash the Fanboy

"The art is a feast for your eye mouths…Read it for some beautiful art, and the finest looking Abe you’ve seen in years. But don’t expect any concrete answers." - Adventures in Poor Taste

Catalyst Comix #2

"Catalyst Comix #2 manages to avoid the sophomore slump and delivers an introspective superhero tale that's unlike any book on the shelves. I cannot stress this enough; Catalyst Comix is a must grab." - Comics the Gathering

"There's just so much to love in this issue and I can't help but get excited for what is instore for each character in the upcoming issues. It’ll take some work to read, but you’ll be rewarded every page of the way." - Adventures in Poor Taste

Michael Avon Oeming's The Victories #4

"Oeming and Filardi's art continues to deliver a visceral and animated reading experience, and it's certainly worth sticking around for the final part of this first story arc." - Newsarama

"The Victories is cool because it has no problem showing you familiar tropes and then turning them on their head by doing something you wouldn't think seems particularly courageous or bold for the medium but is; it gives you reality. Real reactions, real vulnerabilities, real repercussions, at least compared to the super-heroey world-logic we get so much in other books" - Comic Bastards

AUGUST 14, 2013

Breath of Bones: A Tale of the Golem #3

"If I have any complaint, it is that <>Breath of Bones: A Golem's Tale ended at three issues. It's a masterfully crafted tour de force that does a brilliant job of showcasing both the emotional and intellectual strength of the comics medium where both word and visual collide to create a truly compelling story unlike any other." - Newsarama

"The creative team behind Breath of Bones had a tricky challenge on their hands when they first launched this title. Out of all the varied directions they could have taken this book, they landed in a perfect place: a horror story where Nazi's are the real monsters, the townsfolk are the real heroes." - Unleash the Fanboy

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #24

"Chambliss and co deliver an entertaining issue that will successfully ensure the fandoms thirst for the final installment. Assuming the brutaly graphic last page doesnt put them in a rage coma." - Bloody Disgusting

"Buffy hasn't been somewhat uneven in Season 9, but #24 is a knockout." - Comic Book Therapy

Halo: Initiation #1

"Halo: Initiation #1 is a great introduction to a story a lot of fans have been waiting to see. The story about the Spartan-IV program leading up to Halo 4 is a fantastic story for Dark Horse to tell in their first Halo comic book installment. If you're a hardcore fan or just an average gamer, you'll love Initiation." - Comic Book Therapy

"If you've been itching to dive back into the Halo universe (and that should pretty much be anyone and everyone who enjoys the games), then you'll be pleased to know HALO: INITIATION #1 is a serviceable return to the sci-fi franchise." - Comic Vine

Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde #0

"About the only thing that's missing in "Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde" #0 is the actual start of the latest murder case, which is of course what's waiting for us next month with issue #1. Add that into the mix and you've got everything that makes "Resident Alien" so much fun. If you haven't read this series before, this is a perfect place to give it a whirl." - Comic Book Resources

"It’s hard to find a good comic mini series these days, much less one involving an alien and a clever who dunnit, but if you look hard enough you might find a gem in the Resident Alien series." - Comics the Gathering

Star Wars #8

"If youre a Star Wars fan, new or old, theres no reason not to pick this book up. Start at the beginning so you can claim you were here all along, because this book is going to be one that is remembered years from now as one of the best pieces of Star Wars media ever released." - Comic Vine

"The cast has grown to include characters of varying alien races and genders, which gives this series the same sort of growing diversity that separated Empire Strikes Back from A New Hope. And whereas the original trilogy was stark black and white, good versus evil, this comic has players on both sides that you are rooting for or against. The result is a plot thick with emotion, intrigue, and lightsaber awesomeness." - IGN

The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys #3

"Just when I thought this series couldn't get any better, the dream team turn around and drop The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys >>> Chapter Three: BLIND on us like a mega-ton bomb. We need more comics like this, plain and simple." - Comics the Gathering

"The duo have created another character-rich issue this week, further investing the reader in the characters and expanding the scope of BLI and Battery City. Becky Cloonan continues to lay down the inks that make this one of the most visually stunning comics out there, with Dan Jackson adding beautiful color." - Newsarama

X #4

"This comic is addicting with its play on the dark hero. I would like to know more about the town though and how it ended up in such shit. Probably has something to do with X's real identity though. If the comic slowly starts to give clues as to who he is then I think this comic could get real high on my list real fast." - Comic Bastards

"This issue screamed zombie-gore, but no undead were anywhere to be found. Its fascinating to see uninfected people can be as gruesome as flesh-eating monsters. Theres more mysteries to be explored in Arcadia and how X plans to exact justice." - Bloody Disgusting

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