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Dark-Hunters Manga #4
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4
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Nominee for Readers' Favorite Graphic Novels & Comics (2011)In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.
It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it's not so bad.
In this volume, the adventure continues with Talon and Sunshine as they face off against the Greek and Celtic gods bent on making a major comeback.
It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it's not so bad.
In this volume, the adventure continues with Talon and Sunshine as they face off against the Greek and Celtic gods bent on making a major comeback.
208 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2011
About the author
Joshua Hale Fialkov
444 books143 followersJoshua Hale Fialkov is the creator (or co-creator, depending) of graphic novels, including the Harvey Nominated Elk’s Run, the Harvey and Eisner nominated Tumor, Punks the Comic, and the Harvey Nominated Echoes.
He has written Alibi and Cyblade for Top Cow, Superman/Batman for DC Comics, Rampaging Wolverine for Marvel, and Friday the 13th for Wildstorm. He’s writing the DC relaunch of I,Vampire, as well as debuting the new Marvel character The Monkey King. This fall sees the launch of The Last of the Greats from Image Comics with artist Brent Peeples.
He also served as a writer on the Emmy Award Nominated animated film Afro Samurai: Resurrection, and as Executive Producer of the cult hit LG15: The Resistance web series.
Elk’s Run, Tumor, and Alibi are all currently in development as feature films. He has written comics for companies including Marvel, Wildstorm, IDW, Dark Horse, Image, Tor Books, Seven Seas Entertainment, Del Rey, Random House, Dabel Brothers Productions, and St. Martin’s Press. He has done video game work for THQ, Midway Entertainment, and Gore Verbinski’s Blind Wink Productions. He also wrote a Sci-Fi Channel movie starring Isabella Rossellini and Judd Nelson. Unfortunately, at no point in the film does Judd Nelson punch the sky and freeze frame. Joshua grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, went to college in Boston, where he got a BFA in writing and directing for the stage and screen, and then worked in the New England film industry, until finally deciding to move to Los Angeles to do it properly. He lives with his wife, Christina, daughter, Gable, and their cats, Smokey and the Bandit.
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joshfialkov
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joshuahalefia...
Photograph by Heidi Ryder Photography
He has written Alibi and Cyblade for Top Cow, Superman/Batman for DC Comics, Rampaging Wolverine for Marvel, and Friday the 13th for Wildstorm. He’s writing the DC relaunch of I,Vampire, as well as debuting the new Marvel character The Monkey King. This fall sees the launch of The Last of the Greats from Image Comics with artist Brent Peeples.
He also served as a writer on the Emmy Award Nominated animated film Afro Samurai: Resurrection, and as Executive Producer of the cult hit LG15: The Resistance web series.
Elk’s Run, Tumor, and Alibi are all currently in development as feature films. He has written comics for companies including Marvel, Wildstorm, IDW, Dark Horse, Image, Tor Books, Seven Seas Entertainment, Del Rey, Random House, Dabel Brothers Productions, and St. Martin’s Press. He has done video game work for THQ, Midway Entertainment, and Gore Verbinski’s Blind Wink Productions. He also wrote a Sci-Fi Channel movie starring Isabella Rossellini and Judd Nelson. Unfortunately, at no point in the film does Judd Nelson punch the sky and freeze frame. Joshua grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, went to college in Boston, where he got a BFA in writing and directing for the stage and screen, and then worked in the New England film industry, until finally deciding to move to Los Angeles to do it properly. He lives with his wife, Christina, daughter, Gable, and their cats, Smokey and the Bandit.
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joshfialkov
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joshuahalefia...
Photograph by Heidi Ryder Photography
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May 3, 2012
3.5 Stars
It's nice to see the world brought to life. Only Compared to the books it is not that good. As a standalone manga series it would be great.
It was new reading a book backwards. This is my first manga.
It's nice to see the world brought to life. Only Compared to the books it is not that good. As a standalone manga series it would be great.
It was new reading a book backwards. This is my first manga.
December 31, 2018
And that was it! It ended in a lovely way, which I expected based off how Kyrian and Amanda ended up in the past books. One thing that really got me was what Talon said in the very end.
Anyway, I'm kinda sad to be done with this little mini-series thing, but it was fun and I'm glad I was given these!
Anyway, I'm kinda sad to be done with this little mini-series thing, but it was fun and I'm glad I was given these!
August 31, 2025
honestly, my complaint would be the printing on the copy I had available was horrible. some pages were even bound in the wrong order and had I not been aware of the original story, I would've been so lost. but hey, a slight glimpse of Acheron's God destroyer form? loved that.
December 30, 2017
I'm so happy I have read this manga! It reminded me just how much I love the DH universe! It always puts a smile on my face when my H/h find their HEA!
December 28, 2024
WOW! i loved it. a bit confusing at some points but i think i put all the pieces together more or less. loved the heavy celtic theme including the twist at the end. only note. needed more alligators
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June 20, 2024📱
This was good read. I liked the series.
This was good read. I liked the series.
July 3, 2013
4 stelline se le merita tutte,ma non di più.
Le tavole sono pulite e non tanto "sacrificate"...purtroppo scoccia un pò la censura della storia, che considerando lo svolgimento della trama di Talon, toglie una bella fetta di materiale.
come nei primi 2 volumi,anche nel terzo il povero Julian è il personaggio peggio disegnato (va bene che l'idea di bellezza sarà cambiata nei secoli,ma sto povero ragazzo è davvero inguardabile); non rispecchia minimamente il reale personaggio, anzi lo svalorizza e ridicolizza!
Acheron resta il migliore:è curato in ogni tavola e non c'è angolazone in cui non sia perfetto; più o meno come Talon che resta "costante" dalla prima all'ultima tavola.
A differenza degli altri volumi, nel quarto non appare Julian quindi è stato necessario "distruggere" graficamente un altro personaggio...e la sorte ha voluto che fosse proprio il mio amatissimo Vane!
Impressionante, terribile, pessimo, brutto e mal disegnato! ha la faccia che sembra deformata e la montagna di muscoli che tanto decanta Acheron è sostituita dal corpo di un adolescente prepuberale.
Per non parlare di Bride: se quel disegno rappresenta una donna che porta la taglia 50...o in America hanno la numerazione che parte da 48 oppure hanno inteso che la taglia maxi fosse solo riferita al seno!
per quanto il fumetto mi sia piaciuto, queste piccole sviste sminuiscono l'intero lavoro perchè sembra sia stato disegnato da persone che non hanno letto i libri e se l'hanno fatto, non con la dovuta attenzione.
April 9, 2012
Gak! Can I claw my eyes out right now?!
Don't get me wrong - I am a fan of both Sherrilyn Kenyon as well as manga in general. Granted, neither Kyrian or Talon's stories were my favourites in the DH world, but still...
The art ruined it for me. Val, Tabitha, Vane and Nick - who all make appearances - are some of my favourite characters in the DH universe (like squeeee-favourite ;) . Yes, I know what a reader imagines is never the same as someone else's vision. (Which is why, IMO, the book is always better than the movie ;) But I still can't see the boys looking like teenaged wannabes and the girls as lolita-esque midgets (that was so not Bride in volume 3). And yes, I am well aware of the manga "style" (and some of it is quite breathtaking art), but this felt like an uncomfortable (sometimes literally - arms and elbows, especially, were awkwardly drawn) fusion of eastern manga and western comics.
I think I'll stick to the originals...
Don't get me wrong - I am a fan of both Sherrilyn Kenyon as well as manga in general. Granted, neither Kyrian or Talon's stories were my favourites in the DH world, but still...
The art ruined it for me. Val, Tabitha, Vane and Nick - who all make appearances - are some of my favourite characters in the DH universe (like squeeee-favourite ;) . Yes, I know what a reader imagines is never the same as someone else's vision. (Which is why, IMO, the book is always better than the movie ;) But I still can't see the boys looking like teenaged wannabes and the girls as lolita-esque midgets (that was so not Bride in volume 3). And yes, I am well aware of the manga "style" (and some of it is quite breathtaking art), but this felt like an uncomfortable (sometimes literally - arms and elbows, especially, were awkwardly drawn) fusion of eastern manga and western comics.
I think I'll stick to the originals...
August 6, 2012
Mini-Review: The Finale... for now!
So even though there's a good 20 or so novels and a handful of short stories in the Dark-Hunters series, it seems that the comic books are leaving off at the end of Talon and Sunshine's story. Which sort of sucks for two reasons:
1) The artwork has improved and it would have been fun to see Campos's interpretation of the other Hunters, leading ladies, and assorted random baddies and allies alike. Especially Simi, Ash's demon/dragon/overly-protective tattoo (um, just read the series, it totally makes sense in world).
2) Perhaps it was the cutesy, shoujo style, but the comics were way more light-hearted than the novels. I mean, face it, being a tortured, dark warrior is literally a prerequisite for becoming a Dark-Hunter, so it was nice to read the series without the hero interrupting every few chapters to remind you that his is misery and solitude personified.
So even though there's a good 20 or so novels and a handful of short stories in the Dark-Hunters series, it seems that the comic books are leaving off at the end of Talon and Sunshine's story. Which sort of sucks for two reasons:
1) The artwork has improved and it would have been fun to see Campos's interpretation of the other Hunters, leading ladies, and assorted random baddies and allies alike. Especially Simi, Ash's demon/dragon/overly-protective tattoo (um, just read the series, it totally makes sense in world).
2) Perhaps it was the cutesy, shoujo style, but the comics were way more light-hearted than the novels. I mean, face it, being a tortured, dark warrior is literally a prerequisite for becoming a Dark-Hunter, so it was nice to read the series without the hero interrupting every few chapters to remind you that his is misery and solitude personified.
April 25, 2011
Another fantastic edition to the world of Dark Hunters! I absolutely love seeing one of my favorite books in comic form. The best part about this manga is the artwork, it's fantastic and really captures each character perfectly.
My only issues were that there were typos, a huge pet peeve of mine (which is the reason it got 4 stars and not 5). The second problem is that the book this manga is based on is very long and has an intricate storyline, one that is difficult to portray in a short comic. While I understood everything that was going on, I'm not sure if someone who has never read the books would.
I really loved The Dark-Hunters Manga Vol. 4, but I wouldn't really recommend it to anyone who hasn't read Kenyon's Dark Hunters series.
My only issues were that there were typos, a huge pet peeve of mine (which is the reason it got 4 stars and not 5). The second problem is that the book this manga is based on is very long and has an intricate storyline, one that is difficult to portray in a short comic. While I understood everything that was going on, I'm not sure if someone who has never read the books would.
I really loved The Dark-Hunters Manga Vol. 4, but I wouldn't really recommend it to anyone who hasn't read Kenyon's Dark Hunters series.
December 1, 2011
The volume cemented my dislike of the characters Talon and Sunshine. Their attraction to each other in this lifetime had no basis beyond lust. I just wasn't satisfied with the reasons for their loving each other so quickly. Furthermore the plot was only made interesting due to Archeron and Zarek (who is now a definite favorite character in this universe.) And actually the only plot that really had to do with Talon, involved Camulus, and it was made mute all with a single necklace. BORING.
This volume and volume 3 didn't do it for me at all, but it definitely hinted that volume 5 would center around Zarek, and if it does I will read it for that reason alone. If not I think I am done with the manga version of these books.
This volume and volume 3 didn't do it for me at all, but it definitely hinted that volume 5 would center around Zarek, and if it does I will read it for that reason alone. If not I think I am done with the manga version of these books.
July 21, 2014
I thought it was interesting on how the author transformed the view in vampires. When I read the series, I thought of the originality of vampires, (weakness, how they look, etc.) with some of Richelle Mead's 'Vampire Academy' from the Strigoi and Moroi of Romanian mythology. I'm not a fan when it comes to splitting up a series with different 'main' characters of a series unless there's some sort of connection between some of the characters, but I did like how this manga series turned out. I'd say: unless you are a MAJOR fan when it comes to anything dealing with vampires, this is a series for you. Rating the overall series, the sum comes out to be a 3.5 of 5 stars. I expected it to be a little more exciting, but the romance is what got me into Dark-Hunters :)
December 30, 2011
This is the 4th Dark Hunters Manga book, and the 2nd book in Talon and Sunshine's tale.
In this volume Talon and Sunshine (who is a reincarnation of his dead wife)face off against some Greek and Celtic gods looking on making a major comeback... and they need a sacrifice or two to make it happen! Wonderfully drawn, and all the action, romance and humor of the novels translate really well into manga form! What I enjoy the most, is that I read the original novel so long ago, that the story is new again this way! If you're a Dark Hunter fan, you'll love these manga books, too!
In this volume Talon and Sunshine (who is a reincarnation of his dead wife)face off against some Greek and Celtic gods looking on making a major comeback... and they need a sacrifice or two to make it happen! Wonderfully drawn, and all the action, romance and humor of the novels translate really well into manga form! What I enjoy the most, is that I read the original novel so long ago, that the story is new again this way! If you're a Dark Hunter fan, you'll love these manga books, too!
October 2, 2012
ตรงกับเล่ม 3 ของซีรีส์ (Night Embrace) เรื่องของ Talon+Sunshine ที่จริงเริ่มเรื่องตั้งแต่ Vol.3 พอมาแต่งเป็นการ์ตูนแล้วเค้าไม่แยกเป็นเล่ม ๆ เหมือนหนังสือนิยาย
ทำเป็นการ์ตูนแล้วก็ตลกดี แต่ก็ทำให้ตัวละครหล่อน้อยลงไปหน่อยหรือว่าฝีมือคนวาดไม่ถึงไม่รู้สิ555
ก็ได้อารมณ์แบบอ่านการ์ตูน รายละเอียดจะไม่เยอะเหมือนเล่มนิยาย แต่ราคา 300.-บาทเนี่ยแพงไปนะ สงสัยว่าจะไม่เวิร์ค ออกมาแค่ 4 เล่มก็ไม่เห็นมีเล่ม 5 ตามมาเลย
เห็นเค้าวิจารณ์กันว่ามีฉากโป๊ไม่เหมาะกับทำเป็นการ์ตูนเพราะเด็กอาจหยิบมาอ่าน แต่เล่มนี้ผิดหวังนะเพราะไม่มีฉากอย่างว่าเลยสักนี้ด สงสัยโดนวิจารณ์เยอะเล่มนี้เลยหายไปเลย
ทำเป็นการ์ตูนแล้วก็ตลกดี แต่ก็ทำให้ตัวละครหล่อน้อยลงไปหน่อยหรือว่าฝีมือคนวาดไม่ถึงไม่รู้สิ555
ก็ได้อารมณ์แบบอ่านการ์ตูน รายละเอียดจะไม่เยอะเหมือนเล่มนิยาย แต่ราคา 300.-บาทเนี่ยแพงไปนะ สงสัยว่าจะไม่เวิร์ค ออกมาแค่ 4 เล่มก็ไม่เห็นมีเล่ม 5 ตามมาเลย
เห็นเค้าวิจารณ์กันว่ามีฉากโป๊ไม่เหมาะกับทำเป็นการ์ตูนเพราะเด็กอาจหยิบมาอ่าน แต่เล่มนี้ผิดหวังนะเพราะไม่มีฉากอย่างว่าเลยสักนี้ด สงสัยโดนวิจารณ์เยอะเล่มนี้เลยหายไปเลย
March 29, 2013
This ends the Talon arc, and it does so with a big bang (Seriously a god-killer!?). So many characters throughout that unless you have read the past volumes/novels you wouldn't know them at all. I feel as if more stories could be told from the others too (like Vane, Zarek, Valerius, Nick, Ceara etc.). Now I know Nick is getting a spin-off from Yen Press; but it make me wonder if more manga will appear featuring these other characters (along with their back stories)?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 21, 2011
It was good and they really did stick to the story, but WAY too much was cut!!! There were some points where, if I hadn't read the normal books I would have been VERY confused. (point in fact, soy cheese and snoopy) but otherwise really good. :3
November 24, 2011
The original, 2 stars rating stands. I'm not sure how I feel about this comic. On the one hand, it makes me want to re-read the novels. On the other hand, from what I remember, I don't think I would enjoy that.
May 30, 2014
Got to say this was a good manga series. I heard very little about the Dark Hunter books. I know of them but haven't really heard much about them. Except the Nick series, which I might want to read. Anyway, this one was also good.
November 25, 2014
Entirely enjoyable
I'm really beginning to get attached to these people. This was probably my favorite one so far. Talon might be second to Amanda's commander, on my favorite characters.
I'm really beginning to get attached to these people. This was probably my favorite one so far. Talon might be second to Amanda's commander, on my favorite characters.
September 15, 2016
I really love the combination between the tales told in the classic books and in the manga, because they tie in the backstories of some of the most prominent Dark-Hunters so that you can really understand why they chose this life.
March 10, 2011
Hmm... Interesting ending. Again, I need to read the Dark-Hunter series.
May 11, 2011
One word; kick-ass!
November 5, 2011
These are a lot of fun to read. Seeing the artist/Sherrilyn's vision of the darkhunters in anime form. Loving Ash in these.
December 19, 2011
Part 2 to Talon and Sunshine story.
January 10, 2012
this was very gudd
August 6, 2012
The drawings really ruined how I pictured out Talon ... Etc... They all look like lame assed teenagers. Id rather stick with my imagination... Im not really a fan of picture books.
January 19, 2013
Is a great book to read
July 14, 2013
This was a very good book. Or manga. Love the drawings.
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