Rad Artists: Richard Corben

[Ian Jane]

Finally had the time to sit down and read the new Dark Horse Den Vol. 2 hardcover last night. Quite a big difference between this and vol. 1 in terms of storytelling. I had never read all of this second volume in order in its entirety before, though I think I have about two thirds of the issues of Heavy Metal where it was serialized. The storytelling is much more coherent here than in Vol. 1, which told its story over a much longer period of time and across multiple titles. It's also interesting to compare his evolution as an artist between the two volumes. His color work in Vol. 1 is excellent, but his color work on Vol. 2 is fucking phenomenal.

[agent999]

So it's finally coming out. Hopefully there'll be enough this time.

[Ian Jane]

The Dark Horse Den 2 hardcover gets a shout out in the NY Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/b...ic-novels.html

[Ian Jane]

This is rad.

[Ian Jane]

[Ian Jane]

Prep illustrations for the Banner mini-series.

[Ian Jane]

Rad to see this posted on the Corben FB page.

[agent999]

You'd think that reprinting stuff would be the easiest thing in the world. But then again, the first Den book was very well done so I guess they need to maintain the quality.

[Ian Jane]

Looks like more delays on the Den hardcovers from Dark Horse.

[agent999]

Jeez, when they said delayed they really meant it!

[Ian Jane]

Mew schedule for the Dark Horse Den books is as follows:

Den 2 - Muvovum - April 24
Den 3 - Children Of Fire - May 22
Den 4 - Dreams And Alarums - June 26

[agent999]

Just as well if it would have been as slow to drip out as volume one. I'm hoping that they learned their lesson this time.

[Ian Jane]

The Dark Horse edition of Den Vol. 2 has been delayed and won't be out this month.

[Ian Jane]

This popped up on the Corben FB group, I'd never seen it before.

[Darcy Parker]

The original 1969 Neverwhere short film has popped up on YouTube.

That was really cool. I'd love to get a copy in better quality!