By Zack Quaintance — Cyber Monday is here, and with it comes more sales on digital comics. Today we’re digging into the best deals available from publisher Dark Horse Comics, including Hellboy, Black Hammer, and more. Lots of good comics here folks, in case you’re like me and feel like your tablet never has enough UNREAD books in that queue…enjoy!

Best comiXology Cyber Monday Sales 2020 - Dark Horse

Black Hammer Library Edition Vol. 1 - Vol. 2, Black Hammer Library Edition World of Black Hammer
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artists: Dean Ormston and Various
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
HEROES NEVER DIE...THEY JUST GET RETCONNED! Once they were heroes, but the age of heroes has long since passed. Banished from existence by a multiversal crisis, the old champions of Spiral City...Abraham Slam, Golden Gail, Colonel Weird, Madame Dragonfly, and Barbalien...now lead simple lives in a timeless farming town. Even as they try to find their way home, trouble has a unique way of finding heroes wherever they are! From the prodigious brain of Jeff Lemire (Animal MAgan, Sweet Tooth)! Amazingly realized by Dean Ormston (Lucifer, 2000 AD) and Dave Stewart (Hellboy)!
Why It’s Cool: Surely by now you’ve heard of the Black Hammer Universe, which started as a superhero world homage anchored by a mystery on a farm and has since expanded to include series after series of side stories illustrated by the best artists in comics. Now, you can get the library editions of the two main books and all of the earliest side series online. If you’ve been meaning to check out what Jeff Lemire and his collaborators have been working on, this is your best chance yet.
Price: $12.49 - $14.99 each, or $39.97
Buy It Digitally: Black Hammer Library Edition Vol. 1; Black Hammer Library Edition Vol. 2; and The World of Black Hammer Library Edition Vol. 1

Ether Vol. 1 - Vol. 3
Writer: Matt Kindt
Artist: David Rubin
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
A science-minded adventurer gets mixed up in the mysteries of a fantasy world in this charming new adventure from an award-winning creative team. Boone Dias is an interdimensional explorer, a scientist from Earth who has stumbled into great responsibility. He's got an explanation for everything, so of course the Ether's magical residents turn to him to solve their toughest crimes. But maybe keeping the Real and the Abstract separate is too big a job for just one man. From New York Times bestselling author Matt Kindt: an inter-dimensional, genre-bending, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery adventure! From New York Times bestselling author Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT, PastAways, Superspy, Dept. H) Stunning artwork from David Rubín brings a magical world to life. Collects Issues #1-5 of Matt Kindt and David Rubín's Ether
Why It’s Cool: Few artists in comics are as skilled and imaginative as David Rubin, and with Ether, he teamed up with writer Matt Kindt, whose love for comics often takes him in interesting metafictional and thematically innovative directions. Ether is all of that. It’s a story about imagination and creativity, about the costs it enacts on those who chose that life, and about the way that stories and mythos come to bear on mankind writ large. It’s a must-read comic, rendered with exquisite and surprising imagery at every turn.
Price: $5.99 each or $17.97 total
Buy It Here: Ether Vol. 1 - Death of the Last Golden Blaze; Ether Vol. 2 - Copper Golems; and Ether Vol. 3 - The Disappearance of Violet Bell

Grafity’s Wall Expanded Edition
Writer: Ram V.
Artist: Anand Radhakrishnan
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
A coming-of-age graphic novel about rebellion, ambition, self-expression, and acceptance, expertly painted against the backdrop of Mumbai's ever-changing and evolving street culture. Giving brief glimpses into the incandescent lives of four teens chasing their dreams impeded and inspired by the impossible city that they live in. From rising comic-book stars Anand RK and Ram V (Paradiso, These Savage Shores, Batman Secret Files). ''Anand RK's dizzying art gorgeously captures not just the exciting hustle and bustle of Mumbai, but its challenging underside . . .'' -Paste
Why It’s Cool: One of our favorite graphic novels of 2020 is called Blue in Green, a meditation on memories, music, and dedicating oneself to creativity…from writer Ram V., Anand Radhakrishnan, and team. That, however, is not the first collaboration from the duo. That would actually be this book, Grafity’s Wall, and now you can get the expanded edition online for barely more than the price of a regular new comic.
Price: $5.99
Buy It Here: Grafity’s Wall Expanded Edition

Hellboy Omnibus Vol. 4: Hellboy in Hell
Writer: Mike Mignola
Artists: Mike Mignola
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Clem Robbins
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
The Hellboy saga concludes, with the most ambitious chapter, Hellboy in Hell, collected in its entirety--all written and drawn by Mike Mignola. On the heels of Hellboy Omnibus Volume 3: The Wild Hunt, Hellboy is cast into Hell, where familiar faces reveal secrets of his origins, and previously unknown family members come forward. Hellboy forever alters the face of Hell, giving new significance to his role of Beast of the Apocalypse. While featuring big answers and one of the most momentous choices Hellboy's ever made, Hellboy in Hell also offers a return to the simplest and best Hellboy stories, as Hellboy roams a unique world only Mignola could present, filled with strange and magical encounters rich with the power of folklore and myth. The four volume Hellboy Omnibus series along with the two volumes of The Complete Short Stories collect all of Mignola's award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience.
Why It’s Cool: Hellboy is an absolute masterwork by one of the best and most visionary creators of our time, Mike Mignola. This is the fourth and final omnibus of Mignola’s work with the character, depicting the end of the inevitable arc that takes his long-time main character into hell, through the world mythology that has long shaped his world and adventures, and into the conclusion of his ethereal journey. It’s a masterwork, and a must-read for anyone who has experienced and enjoy Hellboy stories over the years.
Price: $7.49
Buy It Here: Hellboy Omnibus Vol. 4 - Hellboy in Hell

House of Penance
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
Artist: Ian Bertram
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
A horrific take on the true story of the Winchester haunted house and one woman's mission to wash away the blood curse of the Winchester rifle from claiming her own life and soul. This is a tale of guilt, ghosts, and guns . . . of how fortune brings misfortune as a grim and determined woman oversees the construction of a house twenty-four hours a day for twenty years, with the simple motto of keep busy building or get busy dying. Collects the six-issue miniseries. "Highly expressionistic and dripping with atmosphere, House of Penance will haunt you long after you close the issue." - The Fandom Post
Why It’s Cool: Ian Bertram is one of the best and most visionary artists in all of comics, and he recently had a start turn with the Eisner Award-winning series Little Bird. But that wasn’t his first major publication. No, House of Penance was, and now you can get the entire terrifying them on sale from Dark Horse Comics, and it’s one hell of a read.
Price: $8.49
Buy It Digitally: House of Penance

Invisible Kingdom Vol. 1 - Vol. 2
Writer: G. Willow Wilson
Artist: Christian Ward
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
The exhilarating first arc of the hit ongoing series! An epic new sci-fi saga from the acclaimed team of Hugo and World Fantasy Award–winning author G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel, Wonder Woman) and Eisner Award-winning artist Christian Ward (Black Bolt). In a far-flung galaxy's small solar system, two women—one a young religious acolyte, the other a hard-bitten freighter pilot—uncover a conspiracy between the leaders of the most dominant religion and an all-consuming megacorporation. On the run from reprisals on both sides, this unlikely pair must decide where their loyalties lie—and risk plunging the world into anarchy if they reveal the truth. Collects Invisible Kingdom: Walking the Path #1–#5.
Why It’s Cool: Speaking of Eisner Award-winning comics, next up is Invisible Kingdom, the visionary book from writer G. Willow Wilson and artist Christian Ward, which mingles really poignant and timely questions about commerce and religion with fantastical science fiction artwork. A dense and rewarding read, Invisible Kingdom is a truly singular comic book in today’s modern landscape.
Price: $5.99 each, or $11.98 total
Buy It Here: Invisible Kingdom Vol. 1; and Invisible Kingdom Vol. 2

No One Left To Fight
Writer: Aubrey Sitterson
Artist: Fico Ossio
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
They've saved the world countless times, growing up together and growing apart in the process. But now, with adulthood tightening its grip, they're forced to reconcile their regrets and resentments, coming to terms with the lives they've chosen. Inspired by the legendary Dragon Ball, critically acclaimed creators Aubrey Sitterson (The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, G.I. Joe) & Fico Ossio (Spider-Man, Revolution) invite you on an action-packed journey through their expansive new world. Collects No One Left to Fight #1–#5. ''Gorgeous, exciting and detailed. This really is ''The Comic You've Always Wanted'', whether you know it or not.''–Major Spoilers
Why It’s Cool: No One Left To Fight is just such a wonderful spin on stories about big world-saving battles, in that it picks up years after one and takes a close look at the interpersonal relationships of the characters who were involved. As the title implies, there is truly no one left to fight (sort of), and now the characters must process love, romance, and rivalries in a more interesting way. It’s all powered too by Fico Ossio’s incredible artwork and design.
Price: $5.99
Buy It Here: No One Left To Fight

Panorama by Michel Fiffe
Writer/Artist: Michel Fiffe
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
From the archives of Copra creator, Michel Fiffe, comes a body-horror romance of epic proportions. Panorama follows the adventures of teenage couple Kim & Augustus as they navigate their way through a shared, unwanted ability they can't control. Panorama blends chiaroscuro with a kinetic line that perfectly captures runaways trying to find love, define identity, and survive a metamorphosis unlike anything ever seen before. From the creator of Copra and Zegas!
Why It’s Cool: If you’re a fan of Michel Fiffe’s opus, Copra, well — you’re probably not even reading this because you’re already sold on his work, but if not, just know that every page of Fiffe’s work is essentially something you’ve never seen before, culled from a diverse set of influences throughout comics, from the ‘80s Suicide Squad to Keith Giffen to more obscure influences. It’s just plain great comics and there’s nothing else like it anywhere in the industry. This is I believe a reprint of some of Fiffe’s earlier work, and a must-read for his fans.
Price: $5.99
Buy It Here: Panorama by Michel Fiffe

The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to The Mask
Writer: Christopher Cantwell
Artist: Patric Reynolds
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Years ago, a weird mask of unknown origin and limitless power was buried in the cement of an apartment building's basement floor. Edge City and its residents have all but forgotten the mysterious green-faced killer known only as ''Big Head.'' But now, decades later, the bizarre Tex Avery--style killings are happening all over again and are on a collision course with a bizarre political campaign where a homicidal maniac wants to ''Make America Green Again''! Collects issues #1–#4 of the series.
Why It’s Cool: I’m going to be honest about something here — I’d never read a Mask comic before reading this book, which I essentially picked up because I’m such a big fan of both of the creators, Christopher Cantwell and Patric Reynolds. And it’s an understatement to say that I was not disappointed. This was a great read, with the absurdity of American politics over the past four years taking center stage and serving as a great introduction to this franchise and character.
Price: $3.99
Buy It Here: The Mask - I Pledge Allegiance To The Mask

The Visitor: How And Why He Stayed
Writer: Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson
Artist: Paul Grist
Colorist: Bill Crabtree
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
In 1944 Hellboy was conjured in a ceremony meant to give Hitler the ultimate occult weapon. Fortunately, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm was there to witness, and to guide Hellboy to become the world's greatest paranormal detective. But Bruttenholm wasn't the only witness to Hellboy's arrival. The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed reveals the aliens who monitored Hellboy's arrival on earth, and why the assassin they sent to earth stayed his hand. Collects The Visitor #1-#5 and the Visitor short story from the Hellboy Winter Special 2017.
Why It’s Cool: Last year, d. emerson eddy and I read every single Hellboy comic ever published, including auxillary series and the BPRD books. My favorite among these was The Visitor - How And Why He Stayed, which takes a throwaway panel in an early Hellboy comic and extrapolates it into a poignant and moving romantic story about racism, oppression, and acceptance of the other. Whether you’re a long-time Hellboy fan or have never read a Hellboy comic in your life, I think this book has something to offer.
Price: $5.49
Buy It Here: The Visitor - How And Why He Stayed

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Zack Quaintance is a tech reporter by day and freelance writer by night/weekend. He Tweets compulsively about storytelling and comics as Comics Bookcase.