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[keycomicbooks]

Vampirella Mindwarp #1 (2022) Cover E Cosplay Cover / Benjamin Dewey Pencils / Jeff Parker Story / 1st Appearance of Baroness Gruzal

#Vampirella #Mindwarp #1 (2022) Cosplay Cover / #BenjaminDewey Pencils / #JeffParker Story / 1st Appearance of #BaronessGruzal SAVE ON SHIPPING COST - NOW AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICK UP IN DELTONA, FLORIDA https://www.rarecomicbooks.fashionablewebs.com/Vampirella%20Mindwarp.html#1  #RareComicBooks #KeyComicBooks #DynamiteEntertainment #ComicBooks

[evandorkin]

BEASTS OF BURDEN:OCCUPIED TERRITORY is in wider release today via booksellers, in case you need a copy and don't have a good local comic shop to support. Thanks to those who have already picked up the collection, thanks in advance to those planning on purchasing a copy and supporting the series. #beastsofburden #occupiedterritory #darkhorsecomics #sarahdyer #benjamindewey #natepiekos #blambot #evandorkin #comics #lcs #comicbooks #dogs #occult #supernatural #onhiatus #HouseOfFun #thanks https://www.instagram.com/p/CW5t3efLYW8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[olycomicsfest]

We are stoked to have Benjamin Dewey (Autumnlands, Tragedy Series, Beasts of Burden, I Was the Cat) rounding out our Guests of Honor lineup, along with Craig Thompson and Emil Ferris! Meet all three here in Olympia on June 15th!

[helioscopepdx]

More #inktober from @benjamindewey ・・・ The spoils of the quest! #inktober2017 number 15. I’m having fun and I’m still open to suggestions from the #elderscrolls universe. This one is 3X3 #oblivionelderscrolls #skyrim #elderscrollsv #soulgem #dagger #coinpurse #goblet #skull #fantasypainting #watercolor #sketchcard #benjamindewey

[naneara]

😂 #comic #tirinha #historicalnovel #romancedeepoca #benjamindewey #meowskertown https://www.instagram.com/p/BxnnSDKDNiP/?igshid=utsukx8rtis

[aliisa-space]

This has been very funny to draw!!! My version of #cavecarsonhasacyberneticeye variant cover of issue n. 10, original art by #benjamindewey @gerardway #dcyounganimal

[chaoticdumbasshalforc]

Dungeons and Dragqueens by Benjamin Dewey on Twitter 

[dccomicsnews]

Indie Comics Review: Beasts Of Burden: Occupied Territory #3

Indie Comics Review: Beasts Of Burden: Occupied Territory #3 @DarkHorseComics #BeastsOfBurdenOccupiedTerritory @evandorkin @colorkitten @BenjaminDewey @jlee0357 @blambot @DevourAllComics #DCComicsNews #SupportIndieComics

[stevelieber]

I said goodbye to another piece of original art today. This one was from UNDERGROUND. Written by @sciencepatrol, art & letters by me, Steve Lieber. Our heroes had nearly drowned just before this scene, so here I was trying to make them look damp but not totally soaked. Tricky! I’m pretty sure @benjamindewey & @fuckyeaherikamoen posed for reference for this sequence. . . . #underground #comicbooks #comicbookart #lineart #bushandink #penandink #originalart #stevelieber #jeffparker https://www.instagram.com/p/CKGHW3VBYcQ/?igshid=1c37lmdttoher

[thegeekerynj]

Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory #1-4 (Dark Horse Comics) Writer: Evan Dorkin (@evandorkin) and Sarah Dyer (@colorkitten)  Artist: Benjamin Dewey (@benjamindewey) Letters: Nate Piekos (@Blambot)

An Occasional Attempt to Read, Discuss and Review the Wonders of Comics

By: John Rafferty, cranky old man, and Fan of All Things Comics

Riding the IND 

Designed with the intent to acknowledge the Immense Contribution of the Independent Comic Press, and  highlight a more unique stable of products

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Greetings, Salutations, and Hi-De-Ho Neighbors!

Welcome, one and all, to the Show that Never Ends, the Sideshow that is my desire to report to YOU, Gentle Readers, what is amazing, wonderful and so extremely FAN-Tastical in the world of Independent Comics!

I’ll be your host for what I hope will be an enlightening, joy and thrill-filled ride through the last couple of months of the Indy World where, hopefully, at the end, I may have inspired you to dip your toe into some of the beauty I am describing here…

With that said, let’s begin our descent into ADVENTURE!

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Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory #1-4 (Dark Horse Comics)

Writer: Evan Dorkin (@evandorkin) and Sarah Dyer (@colorkitten)  Artist: Benjamin Dewey (@benjamindewey) Letters: Nate Piekos (@Blambot)

‘A great spiritual disturbance has arisen in the Zou Valley. There is HATRED there, and DEATH.

‘Only a complete fool would go anywhere near that place.

‘Complete Fools. That’s US, I’m guessin’.  RIGHT?

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W.C. Fields has been attributed the quote ‘Never work with animals or children.’

I am certainly glad the creative team has never taken this to heart.

‘Beasts of Burden’, in all its iterations, is the love child of Evan Dorkin. A long running set of stories for Dark Horse Publishing, these tales extoll the virtues of Wise Dogs, Apprentices, and Swifties, Dogs and Cats who have, through the Grace of Nature, been granted power which they use to protect the less fortunate, and humans. 

In many cases, these majestic beasts choose to work with Humans who understand the powers the Dogs and Cats possess, and as a result, all work toward protecting the World, together.

Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory tells the tale of Emrys, a Wise Dog, and his Human, Jonathan Hope, who venture to Japan post V-J Day, in 1947. They are investigating the disappearance and gruesome murder of some US Soldiers in Northern Japan.

The story is rife with Japanese folklore and mysticism, bringing in mythological creatures from throughout Japan’s storied history. Each being gets spotlighted, and contributes to the story, which is a pleasant surprise, considering many would just drop some of these characterizations in as window dressing. 

As I read these issues, i kept hoping for a Kaiju… but I digress.

Well, let’s begin with the artwork. Benjamin Dewey is a master of this art form. His art style screams ‘Comfortable, friendly, expressive’, while his storytelling says ‘Come, sit  and read for a while.’.  The pages, panels and layouts are PRETTY. There are no steroided out super-dogs, no sharp angles / explosions of characters from the page. This is a TALE to be spun, and his will be one half of the medium to do the spinning.  

I am dutifully impressed every time I see this gentleman’s work. It is a talent that continues to grow, and I really can’t wait  to see where he goes next.

An aside, All 4 of the A Covers for the books are done by Ben Dewey.  His style is so distinctive, the owner of the geekery pointed out to me which covers he did, saying ‘These covers are beautiful. He does such pretty, distinctive work.’  

For me, it was the B Covers that got me, with Jill Thompson doing Issue 2, Stephanie (granddaughter of John) Buscema on Issue 3, and Evan Dorkin doing Issue 4. Every one as pretty as the A Covers, and complementary to the story.

Now, for the tale of the TALE and Tails… Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer really knocked this one out of the park. 

A well told story of two Dogs (a Wise One, and one not so wise) who are out of place, but unafraid to go forth and try to do what is RIGHT, for the sake of all. A tale as old as time, with Tengu, and Kitsune, Tanuki , Oni, Kappa and Jorogumo.

Not to forget the Shibi Inu guardian Temple Dogs.

In a story concerning Japan, it was important to look at ALL the context. The Time, the Placement of the ‘Big Bad’, and whether their reaction to what occurred was potentially warranted, based upon the understanding of the History.

The storytelling is not heavy handed or hamfisted. In many cases, when mythologies from different cultures are mixed, the Writer / s will resort to the typical superhero trope of ‘Let them fight it out, realize they have a common enemy, and gang tackle the Big Bad. 

Happily, this was not the case. the team of Dorkin and Dyer gave each set of characters a sense of rationality and purpose. Emrys and Mullins were investigating the disappearances, they weren’t looking to smash anything flat before talking. The Guardians were protectors first, thinking characters. The Oni and Jorogumo, well, they were serving their baser natures, which is what they were known for; while the Council, and Lord Yamanaya served their people, and not the Outside World.

All in all, Mythology treated with a loving respect which has been seen before from this team, whether on a Marvel Snapshot story, tales of rancid Dairy Products, a group of over the top fanboys… well, you get my drift, I am sure.

The dialogue was natural feeling, one could ALMOST hear a lilt of British accent in Emrys’ lines, where there was a feel of Bensonhurst in Mullins voice. Now, how much of that was attributable to the writing, or in combination with the artwork, I couldn’t say. 

I can say in reading these books 3 times, I heard the accents in my head every time. I’ll attribute it to well seasoned writing.

The most important aspect of this writing, it left me wanting more. Evan and Sarah have whetted my appetite for more stories about these characters.

I am looking forward to the slate of stories which has been proposed, and I hope that when the time / scripts come, Ben Dewey is there to do the pencils and inks.

Thank you, guys. You have made an Old Fat Guy very happy.

Out of 5🌶        🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

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[gabrielfischercolors]

Inks: @benjamindewey

[comicbookbanquet-blog]

#beastsofburden #evandorkin #benjamindewey #darkhorsecomics #comicbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-YzFlBNZ9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qeni82ztyiar

[fantasy-comics-tucson]

In need of some recommendations? Check out The Autumnlands Vol. 2, Britannia Vol. 1, and Snotgirl Vol. 1, all must read books, available tomorrow @fantasycomics!!!!!!!! #fantasycomics #newcomicswednesday #image #valiant #autumnlands #kurtbusiek #benjamindewey #snotgirl #bryanleeomalley #lesliehung #britannia #petermilligan #juanjoseryp #raulallen #jordiebellaire (at Fantasy Comics comic store in Tucson Arizona)

[aliisa-space]

My pencils colored version of #cavecarsonhasacyberneticeye variant cover of issue n. 10 original art by #benjamindewey #jonathanrivera #michaelavonoeming #nickfilardi #gerardway #dcyounganimal

[sasquach-scratches]

Here’s the source btw since OP neglected to credit them (@/BenjaminDewey on Twitter)

[dccomicsnews]

Indie Comics Review: Beasts Of Burden: Occupied Territory #1

Indie Comics Review: Beasts Of Burden: Occupied Territory #1 @DarkHorseComics #BeastsOfBurden @evandorkin @colorkitten @BenjaminDewey @blambot @DevourAllComics #DCComicsNews #SupportIndieComics