The gift-giving season is upon us, and your favorite Dark Horse Comics creators are here to sprinkle a little bit of inspiration into your gifting with their very own Creator Gift Guides. Discover the books, series, and creators your favorite comic book writers and artists are recommending to everyone on their list and find the perfect present for the people you love.
About Zack
Zack Kaplan is a creative powerhouse, having penned several series that readers should not miss. Recently, Kaplan discussed his two concurrently running series with Dark Horse, Masterminds and Kill All Immortals II. Now, he is here to offer you something excellent to complete your gift-giving, whether that’s for yourself or someone else.
Zack Kaplan’s Dark Horse Creator Gift Guide
Dungeons and Dragons: The Fallbacks
"I was thrilled to see my Break Out co-creator, Wilton Santos, diving into the world of D&D with Greg Pak on Dungeons and Dragons: The Fallbacks. Wilton is one of the best illustrators I've worked with, with such an eye for bringing characters to life. And I know Dark Horse is decking the halls with some amazing covers on this series."
Powers 25
"One of the standout books that inspired me into comics was Bendis and Oeming's Powers, so to see them bring the series back for more with Powers 25 was a joy to the world. The first issue was absolutely fantastic and such a masterclass in storytelling. I can't wait to catch up. If you've never read Powers, you should totally gift yourself this book."
The Last of Us: Part I and Part II Scripts
"I'm actually working on a secret new Dark Horse series, and without going into much detail, I'm definitely going back for research to one of my favorite TV shows, HBO's The Last of Us. Neil Druckmann is just a brilliant writer, and it's really awesome to see that Dark Horse is publishing the actual scripts of the TV series. Don't even wrap it for me, I can't wait to experience the show in written form."
Dark Horse Comics enthusiasts, and those itching for more sci-fi and gritty adventures from Zack Kaplan, needn’t look far:
“We’re very excited to have a whole new exciting arc for our hit action series Kill All Immortals out for the holidays, with the second issue hitting stands on December 3rd. The holidays are a great time to let out all that anger and stress, and what better way than sitting back with a cup of hot chocolate and reading about immortal warriors kicking ass, Jon Wick style.”
Experience Kaplan’s signature style in the heist-thriller Break Out, featuring the art of Wilton Santos and colors by Jason Wordie. You can also snag something for the retro synthwave fan on your list with The Midnight: Shadows from Kaplan and artistic team Stephen Thompson, Jahnoy Lindsay, Elisabetta D’Amico, and Thiago Rocha. Even if you’ve never listened to the music, the powerful colors, sharp imagery, and story of defeating the monsters lurking in your own darkness are a hit. And if you aren’t in the know about the immortal Viking action of Kill All Immortals, with artist Fico Ossio, D’Amico, and colorist Thiago Rocha, catch up with the first series and then add Kill All Immortals II to your pull list, wherever you get your comics. Finally, don’t sleep on your invitation to join the clandestine organization behind influential thinkers in the world of Masterminds, where Kaplan reunites with Thompson and Rocha for a truly ambitious story of the price of success, also available at comic shops now.
Click here to discover Kaplan’s catalog with Dark Horse Comics, and get your gift list complete!
