Hard Looks (1992) comic books 1980 or later
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Issue #1
Published Mar 1992 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the first issue of this hard-boiled anthology series consisting of comic-book adaptations of Andrew Vachss' finest short stories. Vachss (Flood, Blue Belle, Sacrifice) is the best-selling author of some of today's best-selling author of some of today's best crime-drama novels. Included in this issue are "Hostage," adapted by writer Neal Barrett, Jr. and illustrated by Gary Gianni, "Unwritten Law," adapted by writer Barbara Kesel and illustrated by Rick Magyar and "Dumping Ground," adapted by writer/artist Dave Gibbons. Also in this issue is "Statute of Limitations," an original, previously unpublished prose piece by author Andrew Vachss and its accompanying illustration by Tim Bradstreet, who also provides this issue's cover. B&W. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #2
Published May 1992 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Warren Pleece. This hard-boiled anthology series presents comic-book adaptations of Andrew Vachss' finest short stories. Vachss (Flood, Blue Belle, Sacrifice) is the best-selling author of some of today's best crime novels. Included in this issue are:" Value Received," adapted by writer/artist Chris Warner, "Lynch Law," adapted by novelist Chet Williamson (Reign) and illustrated by British artist Warren Pleece, and "Family Resemblance," adapted by Randy Stradley and illustrated by David Lloyd (V for Vendetta). Also in this issue is "Date Rape," an original, previously unpublished prose piece by author Andrew Vachss and an accompanying illustration by Tony Fitzpatrick. Cover by Warren Pleece. B&W. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #3
Published Jul 1992 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by James O'Barr. This issue includes two adaptations of Andrew Vachss stories as well a new, previously unpublished short story by Vachss titled "Step on a Crack", with illustrations by Tim Bradstreet. Enemy Ace artist George Pratt adapts "Cripple", and Jerry Prosser (Exquisite Corpse, Aliens: Hive) and James O'Barr (The Crow) adapt "Anytime I Want". Cover painting by James O'Barr. B&W. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #4
Published Sep 1992 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Paul Guinan and Tony Akins. This issue of Hard Looks presents an adaptation of Andrew Vachss' (Sacrifice) only stage play: "Warlord," a story of gang affiliations and loyalty that are put to a violent test. Novelist Neil Barrett, Jr. (The Hereafter Gang) adapts Vachss' play, and Paul Guinan (Heartbreakers, Aliens) and Tony Akins provide the art. Also, a previously unpublished short story by Vachss, "Crime Partner," is presented here for the first time! Color cover by Guinan and Akins. B&W. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #5
Published Nov 1992 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Gary Gianni. Hard Looks continues to deliver the finest in crime suspense story and art. In this issue, Andrew Vachss is joined by fellow novelists (and Texans) Joe Lansdale (Cold in July) and Neal Barrett, Jr. (The Hereafter Gang). Lansdale, along with artist Gary Gianni (Indiana Jones), adapt "Drive By." Barrett and artist Christoper Moeller (King of the Rocketmen) adapt "Treatment." Vachss provides a new, previously unpublished story, "Witch Hunt," with an illustration by J. K. Potter. Color cover by Gianni. B&W. Cover price $2.50.
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Issue #6
Published Jan 1993 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Andrew Vachess. Cover by Arnold Pander and Jacob Pander. Beware of dogs! This issue of Hard Looks presents all-new adaptations of short stories by Andrew Vachss featuring man's best friend. The Pander Brothers and Jerry Prosser present "Cain." Also in the kennel are "Mad Dog" by Neal Barrett, Jr., Tom Artis, and John Beatty, "Dead Game" by Barrett and John Bergin, and a new story, "Bandit," by Andrew Vachss. Nice doggy... nice doggy. Color cover by the Pander Brothers. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #7
Published Mar 1993 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Andrew Vachess. Cover by Warren Pleece. Dark Horse continues to provide the cutting-edge of suspense fiction in Andrew Vachss' Hard Looks. This issue, look for Cross, the main character of Predator: Race War, in "Stone Magic." 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #8
Published May 1993 by Dark Horse.$2.50
Written by Andrew Vachess. Cover by Harry O. Morris. Featured in this issue of Hard Looks are two intense adaptations of Andrew Vachss short stories: "Born Bad," adapted by Charles deLint with art by Dave D'Antiquis and "Exit," adapted by Jerry Prosser with photographic manipulations by Harry O. Morris. This issue also features "Head Case," a new short story by Andrew Vachss. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #9
Published Jul 1993 by Dark Horse.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Andrew Vachess. Cover by Bob Fingerman. Dark Horse continues to provide the finest crime/suspense book on the market. This month Hard Looks features a chilling adaptation of "Joy Ride," a drag race to Hell, with artwork by James O'Barr. John Watkiss provides the artwork for "Cain," a touching story of a man and his dog... and what they do for a living. We re-present "Placebo" from the long-unavailable Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special with art by Klaus Janson. This issue also features a new short story by Andrew Vachss, "Stone Magic." 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #10
Published Sep 1993 by Dark Horse.$2.50
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Written by Andrew Vachess. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Hard Looks #10 finishes the series with one of Andrew Vachss' most powerful stories, "Replay." Adapted by novelist James Colbert and illustrated by Bruce Jones, "Replay" explores the world of phone sex, and the lives of the people on both ends of the line. This issue also features a reprint of Andrew Vachss' Op-Ed piece from the New York Times, "Sex Predators Can't be Saved." Color cover by Tim Bradstreet. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.
