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Top Five Horror Villains in Indie Comics
Top Five Horror Villains in Indie Comics
Top Five Horror Villains in Indie Comics
If there's one thing we've learned from our years on the Internet, it's that there's no aspect of comics that can't be broken down and quantified in a single definitive list, preferably in amounts of five or ten. And since there's no more definitive authority than ComicsAlliance, we're taking it upon ourselves to compile lists of everything you could ever want to know about comics. This week, we're heading away from the Big Two for a look at some of the scariest bad guys from the world of indie comics. The catch? We're also staying away from horror comics, just to make things a little more interesting!
Dark Horse's NYCC 2014 Announcements
Dark Horse's NYCC 2014 Announcements
Dark Horse's NYCC 2014 Announcements
With the exception of perhaps Marvel, Dark Horse Comics may have been the publisher that broke the most news about its upcoming books at New York Comic-Con this year. That includes new stories from Eric Powell and Sergio Aragonés, the latest adventures from the Eisner-winning Itty Bitty team, prestige collections of Kabuki and Pistolwhip, brand new horror tales from some of the masters of the form, and much more.
Stop-Motion 'Usagi Yojimbo' Short Is First Step Toward Film
Stop-Motion 'Usagi Yojimbo' Short Is First Step Toward Film
Stop-Motion 'Usagi Yojimbo' Short Is First Step Toward Film
Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai has been in the news quite a bit over the past few months as his peers, publisher and fans have raised money to help him out of a dire financial situation. Plus, it's Usagi's 30th anniversary. So far, the efforts seem to have gone pretty well, and there seems to be more good news on the horizon: An animated, direct-to-DVD feature film starring the rabbit ronin, whose exploits are currently published by Dark Horse Comics.
'The Stan Sakai Project' To Feature More Than 260 Artists
'The Stan Sakai Project' To Feature More Than 260 Artists
'The Stan Sakai Project' To Feature More Than 260 Artists
Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo is a favorite here at ComicsAlliance for a very good reason. For the past thirty years, it's been one of the most beautifully constructed comics on the stands, blending note-perfect character work with epic storytelling, building a world that feels real even when it's populated by wandering bunny rabbits and grumpy rhinos. Now, in celebration of the book's 30th anniversary, Dark Horse is putting out a massive tribute to Sakai and Usagi Yojimbo called The Sakai Project, with a roster of 262 creators paying tribute to one of comics' true masterpieces. The Sakai Project will debut this week at Comic-Con International in San Diego, where it will be available at the Dark Horse booth for $29.99. All proceeds will go to Sakai and his wife, to help them with recent medical expenses. Check out the full roster of creators below!
Usagi Yojimbo Encounters A Rocketship In 'Usagi Yojimbo: Senso'
Usagi Yojimbo Encounters A Rocketship In 'Usagi Yojimbo: Senso'
Usagi Yojimbo Encounters A Rocketship In 'Usagi Yojimbo: Senso'
Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo is a modern masterpiece of comic book storytelling, in a way, that's kind of its only problem. The long-running series is consistently and unquestionably one of the best things on the stands month in and month out, but it's been so good for so long that it can be difficult for your ol' pals at ComicsAlliance to talk about. For Usagi Yojimbo, being phenomenally good isn't news, it's the status quo. That's why I'm always on the lookout for a big shake-up to happen in the story of everyone's favorite bunny rabbit samurai, and this week, Dark Horse announced a good one: Usagi Yojimbo: Senso, a new miniseries set 20 years after the events of the ongoing series, where the final battle between Lord Noriyuki and Lord Hikiji is interrupted... by a crashed rocket ship. Really. Check out a preview below!
Stan Sakai's New 'Usagi Yojimbo' Mini, Omnibus Editions
Stan Sakai's New 'Usagi Yojimbo' Mini, Omnibus Editions
Stan Sakai's New 'Usagi Yojimbo' Mini, Omnibus Editions
  Stan Sakai's name has been in the news lately as the Cartoon Art Professional Society has been raising money to help pay the medical bills for his wife, Sharon, who suffers a debilitating illness. That financial setback hasn't stopped the prolific creator of Usagi Yojimbo from working, however. Indeed a new, six-issue miniseries titled Usagi Yojimbo: Senso is set to start in August. Plus, in cel
Charity Shouldn't Have To Be Comics Creators' Only Option
Charity Shouldn't Have To Be Comics Creators' Only Option
Charity Shouldn't Have To Be Comics Creators' Only Option
If you weren’t aware of it before the past few weeks, even a passing interest in the recent Internet comics community likely informed you of the medical-expense-related plight a high-profile pair of comic book creators have been experiencing . First, there was Stan Sakai, the creator of Usagi Yojimbo, in dire straits because of an extended hospital stay for his wife, Sharon. Then there’s Bill Mant
'The Sakai Project' Celebrates 30 Years Of 'Usagi Yojimbo'
'The Sakai Project' Celebrates 30 Years Of 'Usagi Yojimbo'
'The Sakai Project' Celebrates 30 Years Of 'Usagi Yojimbo'
A few months ago, news that Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai had come upon financial difficulties due to the ongoing illness of his wife, Sharon, led the Cartoon Art Professional Society to step up and help. Now, Dark Horse Comics is pitching in, too. To celebrate 30 years of Usagi, the publisher has assembled a murderer's row of artists including Adam Hughes, Art Adams, Dave Gibbons, Geof Darrow,
Cartoon Art Professional Society Seeking Donations For Stan And Sharon Sakai
Cartoon Art Professional Society Seeking Donations For Stan And Sharon Sakai
Cartoon Art Professional Society Seeking Donations For Stan And Sharon Sakai
Even the most talented and prolific cartoonists can hit hard times. Case in point: Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai is in need of some financial help after his wife, Sharon, who has suffered from a debilitating illness for quite a while now, had a long stay in the hospital. Sharon's back home now, but she needs 24-hour in-home care and several costly medications. The Cartoon Art Professional Socie
Stan Sakai's The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy Harcover Coming In 2014 From Dark Horse Comics
Stan Sakai's The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy Harcover Coming In 2014 From Dark Horse Comics
Stan Sakai's The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy Harcover Coming In 2014 From Dark Horse Comics
Since 1984 artist Stan Sakai has worked to create a Ronin world starring arguably the most recognizable cartoon rabbit this side of Bugs Bunny with his epic Usagi Yojimbo and its assorted spinoffs. But before Usagi, Sakai was telling the tale of another warrior rabbit -- one that Usagi just so happened to spin out of himself. Following the character's return in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #30

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