{"product_id":"beasts-of-burden-omnibus-isbn-9781506746784","title":"Beasts of Burden Omnibus","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis eight-time Eisner Award-winning comic book series blending fantasy, horror, and humor features the adventures of paranormal pets investigating the horrors of Burden Hill.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen supernatural events threaten the quiet suburb of Burden Hill, it's up to a determined group of ordinary dogs and cats to defend their home from demonic frogs, zombie roadkill and a rat cabal led by a dead mystic with an insatiable appetite for blood. This edition collects all four volumes of the eight-time Eisner award-winning horror fantasy series, including both Wise Dog adventure tie-in stories and a special guest appearance by Hellboy! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin (\u003ci\u003eMilk \u0026amp; Cheese\u003c\/i\u003e), Jill Thompson (\u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e), and Ben Dewey (\u003ci\u003eThe Autumnlands\u003c\/i\u003e) come together to share the lives of some unlikely heroes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume collects the comic-book series \u003ci\u003eBeasts of Burden: Animal Rites\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOccupied Territory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNeighborhood Watch\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWise Dogs and Eldrich Men\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Dark Horse Comics.“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. . . \u003ci\u003eBeasts of Burden \u003c\/i\u003eis one of the comic book highlights of 2009.”—\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“. . . horror buffs and animal lovers alike will find a lot to like about [\u003ci\u003eBeast of Burden\u003c\/i\u003e’s] tightly-scripted storylines, beautiful illustrations, and appealing characters.” —\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvan Dorkin\u003c\/b\u003e is an American comics artist and writer. His most well-known works are the comic books \u003ci\u003eMilk and Cheese\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDork.\u003c\/i\u003e His comics often poke fun at fandom, even while making it clear that Dorkin is a fan himself. As well as his comics work, Dorkin has also written for animation, including (with his wife Sarah Dyer, also a comics writer\/artist) \u003ci\u003eSpace Ghost: Coast to Coast\u003c\/i\u003e. He also wrote and produced Bring me the Head of Boba Fett, an animated television pilot for Adult Swim called Welcome to \u003ci\u003eEltingville,\u003c\/i\u003e based on his own characters. Dorkin and Dyer also wrote some episodes of the \u003ci\u003eSuperman\u003c\/i\u003e animated series, particularly the episode \"Live Wire,\" which introduced a new character of the same name. Additionally, the pair contributed to the script of the 2006 English-language version of the anime \u003ci\u003eShin Chan\u003c\/i\u003e. After an initial six-episode order proved successful, more episodes were ordered, but Dorkin and Dyer are no longer working on the series. Dorkin has been the recipient of several Eisner Awards, including 2002's Best Writer\/Artist: Humor.","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301522591973,"sku":"NP9781506746784","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506746784.jpg?v=1767722307","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/beasts-of-burden-omnibus-isbn-9781506746784","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}