New Releases by Dirk Manning

This emotionally charged supernatural western graphic novel explores how far two families will go to defend their respective ways of life. North Dakota, 1868: A retired soldier prepares his new family for a fresh start on land issued to him as part of the Homestead Act, unaware it overlaps with territory occupied by the Lakota Nation, including a proud warrior and a zealous medicine man willing to go to supernatural extremes in order to protect their people''s way of life. What happens next is not a story of "good guys" versus "bad guys", but rather a story of two families each tryiing to defend their loved ones, their way of life, and their homestead.

In this 2nd Edition of the hit all-ages adventure graphic novel, a would-be supervillain tries to kidnap the son of Cthulhu with hilarious results! The hit all-ages graphic novel The Adventures of Cthulhu Jr. and Friends is back in the 2nd Edition, revised to a digest size comfortable for all hands to hold! When a wannabe supervillain is charged with capturing the son of Cthulhu (who just happened to move in across the street) in order to fulfill his dream of being admitted into the notorious league of E.V.I.L., hilarity, hijinks, and, yes, even a little horror culminates in a monstrous showdown you''ll read again and again! Join Dirk Manning (Tales of Mr. Rhee, Nightmare World), Scoot McMahon (Agents of S.L.A.M., Wrapped Up), and Sean Burres (Butts in Seats: The Tony Schiavone Story) for the hilarious Halloween hootenanny that is... The Adventures of Cthulhu Jr. and Friends!

Veteran Comic Book Writer Dirk Manning openly discusses how to overcome the odds and create comics – even if you can’t draw them yourself! For over five years Dirk Manning’s “Write or Wrong” column at Newsarama has provided aspiring writers with candid advice, anecdotes and inspiration about how to successfully meet artists, create comics, and get them published. At long last, Dirk collects key columns from his popular long-running series with each installment personally revisited by Manning in preparation for the book’s release. “Write or Wrong”: A Writer’s Guide to Creating Comics is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to create comics, improve their knowledge of the industry and the craft, and/or be simultaneously entertained and informed by this remarkable, forthright and ultimately charming writer as he openly discusses how to overcome the odds and create comics – even if you can’t draw them yourself

If you have tears, prepare to shed them now... Continues where Hope Vol. 1 left off…Hope, a woman''s struggle between her superhero identity and her responsibility as a mother - with a tragic surprise

Comedy and horror collide in this multi-time award-nominated series! Supernatural shenanigans continue in this second volume of the four-time Ringo Award nominates series! Lured to New Orleans under false pretenses, Jamie, Paul, and Felicia find themselves drawn into a battle between the King and Queen of Voodoo for possession of an arcane tome that can destroy the world as we know it! See why Comical Opinions calls Twiztid Haunted High-Ons “A technically flawless comic with a lovably fun cast of goofballs you feel like you could be friends with in 30 seconds or less!”

Your favorite professional wrestler''s favorite professional wrestler is most likely Arn Anderson!... and he’s now sharing his story with the world! Find out how this legendary performer went from being raised by his grandparents in rural Georgia to founding "The Four Horsemen" and beyond! You''ll laugh, you''ll cry, and you''ll feel the impact of the first ever spinebuster as you''re taken through Arn''s journey that forever changed the worlds of wrestling and pop culture alike!

The first adventures of Mr. Rhee, demon hunter! The first four volumes of Dirk Manning’s horror-noir epic about a damaged and distrustful demon hunter navigating a nightmarish New World Order are now collected in full color for the first time! See why Bloody Disgusting hails this title as “The best of the genre!” in this massive “Act One” Omnibus collection!

From teenage wrestling fan to becoming “The Voice of Your Childhood,” famed professional wrestling commentator Tony Schiavone has spent five decades working in the pro wrestling industry... and he’s now sharing his story with the world! From teenage wrestling fan to becoming “The Voice of Your Childhood,” famed professional wrestling commentator Tony Schiavone has spent five decades working in the pro wrestling industry... and he’s now sharing his story with the world! This fourteen-chapter graphic novel details observations, anecdotes, and experiences about Tony’s life in professional wrestling as told by Tony himself and illustrated by over two dozen amazing artists from across the world! From his earliest days with Crockett Promotions to the rise and fall of WCW, and now his triumphant return with All Elite Wrestling, you can now experience Tony’s life in professional wrestling in a way that’s never been told–or seen–before!

Nine forgotten stories of doomed dalliances and other struggles from the mind of NIghtmare World creator, Dirk Manning. Out of print, never - before - published, or otherwise lost to the ages, these nine stories of doomed dalliances and other struggles in the dark written by Dirk Manning and illustrated by an array of amazing artists including Riley Rossmo and Marianna Pescosta , are now collected and made available in one collection for the first time. These are stories that will linger with you long after you turn the last page...

Musicians by day, fake ghost hunters by night. Until TWIZTID finds themselves on a case with real ghosts! Nominated for three 2020 Ringo Awards (including "Best Humor Comic"), Haunted High-Ons stars Twiztid as fake ghost hunters who, when called to a real haunted house, soon realize it''s their newfound responsibility to stop a wicked energy known as "The Darkness" from spreading across the world - whether they''re up to the task or not!

Julie Lavelle is a suburban mom who loves her daughter and her husband. She''s also the superhero known as HOPE. When her secret identity is released to the public, Julie discovers that not all villains can be punched. Unbeknownst to her husband and daughter, Julie Lavelle secretly moonlights as a beloved costumed "ultra" known to the public as Hope. However, when her identity is unexpectedly revealed to the public and her family is torn apart, she realizes not all villains can be punched.

Welcome to a shop filled with strange and eccentric curiosities. Even more strange is the curator who will tell the tales that acompany the odd treasures within. Truely odd tales from an odd fellow for the odd reader.

"She''s Back! in 17 all-new adventures! This collection see Athena battling foes old and new, dodging traps, fighting menaces natural and supernatural, and meeting some of history''s most influential figures!" P. [4] of cover

The Armageddon is over and The Devil has won... Welcome to NIGHTMARE WORLD At last, all of Lucifer''s secrets are being brought to the light Learn how the previous genre-hopping horror stories of Irish fairy-folk, demonic abductions, alien ultra-heroes, Cthulhu and more combine with these thirteen new tales of terror to reveal a master plan of monstrous proportions... and if humanity has any hope of escaping from this new age of "Demon Days." Written by: Dirk Manning Art by: Various Artists Cover Art by: Kristen Perry Logo by: Jim Reddington Edited by: Leah Lederman

The paranormal trouble-shooter comes to the aid of troubled people in a post-rapture world. However, if you have to call Mr. Rhee for help, it''s already too late for a happy ending.

The annual horror event of the Grimm universe returns here with five brand new tales of terror that will shake you to your very core. When a group of teens visit a deserted cornfield in search of good time they will find that fear has a face and terror has a brand new name. Enter The Sinister Scarecrow! Plus two other all new short stories in this can''t miss issue that has become a Halloween tradition

"Thirteen more tales of terror featuring chupacabras, zombies, a heavy metal wannabe, star-crossed Mafioso lovers, the world''s last ultra-hero and even the Great Cthulhu ... all interwine as Lucifer''s plan to kick-start Armageddon begins to blossom its wicked fruit ..."--provided by publisher.

Contains thirteen short stories of chaos and horror, selected from the "Nightmare World" online comic series.