Manor Black
| Manor Black | |
|---|---|
 Cover of Manor Black #1 (July 2019). Art by Tyler Crook. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Series of miniseries |
| Genre | Horror and Magic |
| Publication date | July 2019 – present |
| No. of issues | 4 |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Cullen Bunn Brian Hurtt Tyler Crook |
| Written by | Cullen Bunn Brian Hurtt |
| Artist(s) | Tyler Crook |
| Letterer(s) | Tyler Crook |
| Colorist(s) | Tyler Crook |
| Editor(s) | Daniel Chabon Chuck Howitt (Assistant) |
| Collected editions | |
| Manor Black | ISBN 9781506712017 |
Manor Black is an American comic book series created by writers Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt and artist Tyler Crook, published by Dark Horse Comics.
Publication history
Following a few teasing images on Dark Horse's Twitter account,[1][2][3] Manor Black was announced on April 4, 2019 as a four-issue miniseries.[4] The story was announced as a "gothic soap opera," drawing inspiration from Dark Shadows, American Gothic, Hammer horror films, and Twin Peaks. Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt came up with the idea during the early days of working on The Sixth Gun together, but the project didn't come together until Tyler Crook came on board as artist. Crook added his own ideas, which helped Manor Black become more fully realized. For Crook, it was important for him to create a contrast between the mundane and the monstrous, so while a he did a lot of design work on the magical elements of the story, he spent a lot of time making the mundane word just as detailed, scouting locations and figuring out what the local architecture and trees in Georgia.[5][6]
Though initially announced as a miniseries, there is much more planned for the future.[6]
Issues
| Issue | Release Date | Story | Art | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1[7] | July 31, 2019 | Cullen Bunn Brian Hurtt |
Tyler Crook | Tyler Crook VARIANT: Dan Brereton |
| #2[8] | August 28, 2019 | Tyler Crook VARIANT: Jill Thompson | ||
| #3[9] | September 25, 2019 | Tyler Crook VARIANT: Greg Smallwood | ||
| #4[10] | October 30, 2019 | Tyler Crook VARIANT: Erica Henderson | ||
Collections
| Title | Release Date | Collects | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Black[11] | February 19, 2020 | Manor Black #1–4 | 9781506712017 |
Reception
Critical reception
The initial reception of Manor Black was universally positive.[12] Comedian Patton Oswalt called the series "a keeper" after reading the first three issues in advance of the first issue's release.[13] Stacy Baugher, reviewer for Major Spoilers, praised the creative team for working so seamlessly together, saying their collaborations were "among the most original and unique to be found in the industry."[14] Nathan Simmons of Adventures in Poor Taste praised Crook's artwork and considered the dialogue the high point of the issue, noting how it captured the dynamics of small town police precinct and injected humor.[15]
References
- ^ "Dark Horse Twitter teaser 1". Twitter.com. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Dark Horse Twitter teaser 2". Twitter.com. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Dark Horse Twitter teaser 3". Twitter.com. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Salvatore, Brian. "Exclusive: New Dark Horse Miniseries "Manor Black" from Bunn, Hurtt, and Crook Debuts in July". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Ferguson, James. "Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, & Tyler Crook Chat Manor Black". Horror DNA. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b Keith, Jed W. "The Creative Team Behind Manor Black Discusses Bringing the Supernatural Soap Opera to Life". Freak Sugar. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Manor Black #1". DarkHorse.com. Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ "Manor Black #2". DarkHorse.com. Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ "Manor Black #3". DarkHorse.com. Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ "Manor Black #4". DarkHorse.com. Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Manor Black TPB". DarkHorse.com. Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ "Manor Black #1". Comicbook Round Up. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Oswalt, Patton. ""I JUST re-read the first 3 issues..."". Twitter. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Baugher, Stacy. "Manor Black #1 Review". Major Spoilers. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Simmons, Nathan. "Manor Black #1 Review". Adventures in Poor Taste. Retrieved July 31, 2019.