Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory
  • Published: 30 November 2021
  • ISBN: 9781506720395
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 104
  • RRP: $55.00
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Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory

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This eight-time Eisner Award–winning comic book series blending fantasy and humor returns in a historical adventure blending Japanese and Western occult!
 

This eight-time Eisner Award–winning comic book series blending fantasy and humor returns in a historical adventure blending Japanese and Western occult!
 

An elder member of the occult-battling pack of Wise Dogs recalls a harrowing mission—in U.S-occupied Japan after World War II, a mysterious curse creates an army of crawling, disembodied heads which threatens to overwhelm the region. Emrys and a team of canine companions attempt to solve the mystery, bringing them into conflict with shape-changing tanuki, evil oni, and a horde of vengeful demons. 
 
This volume collects the comic-book series Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory issues #1–#4, published by Dark Horse Comics.
 
  • Published: 30 November 2021
  • ISBN: 9781506720395
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 104
  • RRP: $55.00
Categories:

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Praise for Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory

“For pet lovers and enthusiasts of supernatural mysteries, the series is an absolute must. . . The surprise factor within this series is not the suspense or horror, but rather the emotional resonance that the writing and illustrations create. . . Beasts of Burden is one of the comic book highlights of 2009.”—USA Today


“Dorkin’s script captures the well-meaning, dopey sentiments we attribute to our dogs and cats’ thoughts, and Thompson’s art finds a middle ground between storybook sweetness and EC Comics chills. It’s a lot of fun, and ideal for kids who don’t mind a little gore and ghosts with their adorable animals.”—AV Club


“[Beasts of Burden is] rapidly becoming one of my favorite comics. Nice job.”—NEIL GAIMAN (The Sandman)
 
“I imagine a just world, where Beasts of Burden is ten times as popular as Twilight.”—GAIL SIMONE (Wonder Woman)
 
“Beasts of Burden balances humor, heart and horror and fosters the contrast necessary to elevate a genre."—MTV  
 
“. . . horror buffs and animal lovers alike will find a lot to like about [Beast of Burden’s] tightly-scripted storylines, beautiful illustrations, and appealing characters.” —Publisher's Weekly