Beasts of Burden is one of the comic book highlights of 2009. EWAN DORKIN EISNER AND HARVEY AWARD WINNER BEAstsDFBURDEN: NEIGHBORHOODWATCH Written by Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dye, and Mike Mignola, art by Jill Thompson and. The surprise factor within this series is not the suspense or horror, but rather the emotional resonance that the writing and illustrations create. "For pet lovers and enthusiasts of supernatural mysteries, the series is an absolute must. Lives will be lost, and bonds forged as the beasts of Burden Hill battle against an unknown evil rooted within their town.Īward-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin ( Milk & Cheese) and Jill Thompson ( Scary Godmother) come together to share the lives of some unlikely heroes. With the human residents unaware of the supernatural danger, it's up to a determined crew of dogs (and one cat) to keep their community safe. Beneath the quiet streets a rat cabal plots vengeance, while in the local cemetery the dead leave their graves. This volume collects the comic-book series B easts of Burden issues #1-4, the short stories from the Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft, the Dark Horse Book of the Dead, and the Dark Horse Book of Monsters, "Stray," "Unfamiliar," "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie," and "A Dog and His Boy," published by Dark Horse Comics.īlack magic, demonic frogs, and zombie roadkill are just a few of the problems plaguing this seemingly sleepy little town. This six-time Eisner Award-winning comic book series blending fantasy and humor features the adventures of paranormal pets investigating the horrors of their suburban community.
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