Changes: Darkstalkers (comics)

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Darkstalkers Rise of the Dark Ones — Darkstalkers Volume 1: Rise of the Dark Ones Cover

Between 2004 and 2005, UDON Entertainment released a six issue series of comics titled, Darkstalkers, based on Capcom's fighting game series of the same name. The series was originally released through Devil's Due Publishing. Each of the comics featured a comedic one page mini story. Later in 2005, UDON released a trade paperback titled, Darkstalkers: Rise of the Dark Ones, which featured all six issues as well as the short comic, featuring Morrigan Aensland, that was originally released in UDON's Capcom Summer Special 2004.

Publisher synopsis

"In Darkstalkers, the fate of the world seems to have taken a bleak and ominous turn. Slowly, but steadily, increasing numbers of supernatural, inhuman creatures have inexplicably begun to walk the Earth. Coming in numerous shapes and sizes — as vampires, werewolves, zombies and ghosts — these beings that have brought fear to the night have come to be known by one name: The Darkstalkers. Some Darkstalkers prey on humans, while others try to live in peace with them. Still, others are too busy fighting amongst themselves to even care what humans do."

–Udon Entertainment

Issues

Issue	Release date	Back-up story
Issue 01	November, 2004	"The Wielding of Dhylec"
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Pencils and inks: Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, Mark Brooks

Issue 02	December, 2004	"Talbain's Bane"
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Pencils and inks: Alvin Lee, Lesean Thomas

Issue 03	January, 2005	"Demetri's Chosen"
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Pencils and inks: Kevin Lau, Alvin Lee, Scott Hephurn

Issue 04	February, 2005	"Felicia's Christmas Carol"
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Pencils and inks: Joe Vriens, Alvin Lee, Scott Hephurn

Issue 05	March, 2005	"The Curse of Hannya and Kien"
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Pencils and inks: Joe Vriens, Alvin Lee, Kevin Lau, Alan Wang

Issue 06	April, 2005	"The Silver Necklace"
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Pencils and inks: Joe Vriens, Alvin Lee, Kevin Lau, Scottie Young

Reception

While some of these comics were sold the reception of the comics remained split among the fans; it has since been a controversial take on the Darkstalker lore. Some praises were given to the comics art style and presentation, however, changes to the narrative and mainly Morrigan and Lilith's personality received criticism among gaming fans, that felt it was contradictory to the main plot.

Capcom special contents

Main Article: Capcom Summer Special 2004

Story	Story Name	Story arch cover featured
#1	"Papa's Gift"	San Diago Comic-Con
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Art: Andrew Hou, Omar Dogan, Scott Hepburn, Christine Choi, Gary Yeung and Arndold Tsang

#2	"Eye of Belial"	Wizard World Chicago
Writer: Ken Siu-Chong		Art: Alvin Lee, Omar Dogan with colors by Shane Law and Kevin Yan

#3	"Justice High"	Toronto Comic Expo
Writer: Erik Ko, Ken Siu-Chong		Pencils and inks: Omar Dogan, Calvin Lo

Collections

UC Darkstalkers Ultimate Edition Hard Cover — Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition hardcover

In 2005, UDON released Darkstalkers: Rise of the Dark Ones which contained the first six issues of the Darkstalkers comic series. The collection also featured the original short, "Eye of Belial," from the Capcom Summer Special 2004 which featured the origins of Morrigan and started UDON's Darkstalkers series. The cover for the first collection featured Morrigan and Demitri Maximoff and was done by Capcom artist, Shinkiro. It containted 144 pages total.

In 2012, UDON released Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition in hardcover and paperback forms which featured the original six issues of the Darkstalkers series as well as the three issues of Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors. The hardcover version was limited to 300 copies and received an exclusive cover with the male cast members in their "Midnight Bliss" forms. The artwork for this cover was done by Omar Dogan. The limited edition hardcover also received a slip cover featuring Felicia that was done by Alvin Lee.

Differences between the games and the comics

Gallery

External links

Navigation

Darkstalkers in printed media

Comics

Darkstalkers (manhua) • Darkstalkers (Udon) • Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors (Udon) • Street Fighter VS. Darkstalkers

Darkstalkers (Udon) issues

Capcom Summer Special 2004 • #1 • #2 • #3 •#4 • #5 • #6

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors issues

#1 • #2 • #3

Street Fighter VS. Darkstalkers issues

#0 • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4 • #5 • #6 • #7 • #8

Darkstalkers one-shots

Morrigan • Felicia • Hsien-Ko • Jedah

Manga

Series

Novels

Vampire: Midnight Flyer • Vampire Hunter Gaiden: Morrigan Hen - Akai Tsuki no Majo • Vampire Hunter Gaiden: Lei-Lei Hen - Owaranai Haru • Vampire Savior • Vampire Hunter: The Animated Series • Vampire Hunter: Midnight Elegy

Strategy guides

Vampire • Vampire no Subete • All About Vampire • Vampire Hunter • All About Vampire Hunter • The Vampire Hunter Sega Saturn Manual • Darkstalkers Official Strategy Guide • Vampire Hunter Perfect Guide • The Very Best of Vampire • Night Warriors Strategy Guide • Vampire Savior Graphical Manual • All About Vampire Savior • Vampire Savior Technical Manual • Darkstalkers: Jedah's Damnation Strategy Guide • Vampire Savior Official Guide Book • Vampire Savior Perfect Guide • Darkstalkers 3 Official Fighting Guide

Artbooks

Darkstalkers Graphic File • Darkstalkers Tribute • Vampire Artworks

Others

Vampire no Nazo • Vampire Hunter no Nazo • Secret File • Vampire Savior Fan Book • Vampire: Night Warrior Taizen

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-{{stub}}[[File:Darkstalkers_Rise_of_the_Dark_Ones.png|thumb|Darkstalkers Volume 1: Rise of the Dark Ones Cover]]Between 2004 and 2005, UDON Entertainment released a six issue series of comics titled, '''''Darkstalkers''''', based on Capcom's fighting game series of the same name. The series was originally released through Devil's Due Publishing. Each of the comics featured a comedic one page mini story. Later in 2005, UDON released a trade paperback titled, ''Darkstalkers: Rise of the Dark Ones'', which featured all six issues as well as the short comic, featuring [[Morrigan Aensland]], that was originally released in UDON's ''Capcom Summer Special 2004''.
+[[File:Darkstalkers_Rise_of_the_Dark_Ones.png|thumb|Darkstalkers Volume 1: Rise of the Dark Ones Cover]]Between 2004 and 2005, UDON Entertainment released a six issue series of comics titled, '''''Darkstalkers''''', based on Capcom's fighting game series of the same name. The series was originally released through Devil's Due Publishing. Each of the comics featured a comedic one page mini story. Later in 2005, UDON released a trade paperback titled, ''Darkstalkers: Rise of the Dark Ones'', which featured all six issues as well as the short comic, featuring [[Morrigan Aensland]], that was originally released in UDON's ''Capcom Summer Special 2004''.
+==Publisher synopsis==
+:"''In Darkstalkers, the fate of the world seems to have taken a bleak and ominous turn. Slowly, but steadily, increasing numbers of supernatural, inhuman creatures have inexplicably begun to walk the Earth. Coming in numerous shapes and sizes — as vampires, werewolves, zombies and ghosts — these beings that have brought fear to the night have come to be known by one name: The Darkstalkers. Some Darkstalkers prey on humans, while others try to live in peace with them. Still, others are too busy fighting amongst themselves to even care what humans do.''"
+: &ndash;Udon Entertainment
+==Issues==
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; background:#FFFFFF"
+! style="background-color: rgb(112, 128, 144); text-align: left;"| Issue
+! style="background-color:#708090;" | Release date
+! style="background-color:#708090;" | Back-up story
+|-
+|[[Darkstalkers Issue 01|Issue 01]]
+|align="center"| November, 2004
+|align="center"| "The Wielding of Dhylec"
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="width: 25%;"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong
+| colspan="2" style="width: 50%;"| '''Pencils and inks:''' Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, Mark Brooks
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|-
+|[[Darkstalkers Issue 02|Issue 02]]
+|align="center"| December, 2004
+| style="text-align: center;"| "Talbain's Bane"
+|-
+|colspan="2" rowspan="1"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong || '''Pencils and inks:''' Alvin Lee, Lesean Thomas
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|-
+|[[Darkstalkers issue 03|Issue 03]]
+|align="center"| January, 2005
+| style="text-align: center;"| "Demetri's Chosen"
+|-
+|colspan="2" rowspan="1"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong || '''Pencils and inks: '''Kevin Lau, Alvin Lee, Scott Hephurn
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|-
+|[[Darkstalkers issue 04|Issue 04]]
+|align="center"| February, 2005
+| style="text-align: center;"| "Felicia's Christmas Carol"
+|-
+|colspan="2" rowspan="1"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong || '''Pencils and inks:''' Joe Vriens, Alvin Lee, Scott Hephurn
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|-
+|[[Darkstalkers issue 05|Issue 05]]
+|align="center"| March, 2005
+| style="text-align: center;"| "The Curse of Hannya and Kien"
+|-
+|colspan="2" rowspan="1"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong || '''Pencils and inks:''' Joe Vriens, Alvin Lee, Kevin Lau, Alan Wang
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|-
+|[[Darkstalkers Issue 06|Issue 06]]
+|align="center"| April, 2005
+| style="text-align: center;"| "The Silver Necklace"
+|-
+|colspan="2" rowspan="1"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong || '''Pencils and inks:''' Joe Vriens, Alvin Lee, Kevin Lau, Scottie Young
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|}
+==Reception==
+While some of these comics were sold the reception of the comics remained split among the fans; it has since been a controversial take on the Darkstalker lore. Some praises were given to the comics art style and presentation, however, changes to the narrative and mainly Morrigan and Lilith's personality received criticism among gaming fans, that felt it was contradictory to the main plot.
+==Capcom special contents==
+: ''Main Article: [[Capcom Summer Special 2004 ]]''
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; background:#FFFFFF"
+! style="background-color: rgb(112, 128, 144); text-align: left;"| Story
+! style="background-color:#708090;" | Story Name
+! style="background-color:#708090;" | Story arch cover featured
+|-
+|#1
+|align="center"| "Papa's Gift"
+|align="center"| San Diago Comic-Con
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="width: 25%;"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong
+| colspan="2" style="width: 50%;"| '''Art:''' Andrew Hou, Omar Dogan, Scott Hepburn, Christine Choi, Gary Yeung and Arndold Tsang
+|-
+| colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|-
+|#2
+|align="center"| "Eye of Belial"
+| style="text-align: center;"| Wizard World Chicago
+|-
+|colspan="2" rowspan="1"|'''Writer:''' Ken Siu-Chong || '''Art:''' Alvin Lee, Omar Dogan with colors by Shane Law and Kevin Yan
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|-
+|#3
+|align="center"| "Justice High"
+| style="text-align: center;"| Toronto Comic Expo
+|-
+|colspan="2" rowspan="1"|'''Writer:''' Erik Ko, Ken Siu-Chong || '''Pencils and inks: '''Omar Dogan, Calvin Lo
+|-
+|colspan="6" style="background-color:#708090;"|
+|}
+==Collections==
+[[File:UC_Darkstalkers_Ultimate_Edition_Hard_Cover.png|thumb|Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition hardcover]]In 2005, UDON released ''Darkstalkers: Rise of the Dark Ones'' which contained the first six issues of the ''Darkstalkers'' comic series. The collection also featured the original short, "Eye of Belial," from the ''Capcom Summer Special 2004'' which featured the origins of Morrigan and started UDON's ''Darkstalkers'' series. The cover for the first collection featured Morrigan and [[Demitri Maximoff]] and was done by Capcom artist, [http://capcom.wikia.com/wiki/Shinkiro Shinkiro]. It containted 144 pages total.
+In 2012, UDON released ''Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition'' in hardcover and paperback forms which featured the original six issues of the ''Darkstalkers'' series as well as the three issues of ''[[Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors (comic)|Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors]]''. The hardcover version was limited to 300 copies and received an exclusive cover with the male cast members in their "Midnight Bliss" forms. The artwork for this cover was done by Omar Dogan. The limited edition hardcover also received a slip cover featuring [[Felicia]] that was done by Alvin Lee.
-==Gallery==
+== Differences between the games and the comics ==
-<gallery captionalign="center" widths="100">
+==Gallery==
+<gallery captionalign="center" widths="100" position="center">
 Darkstalkers.jpg|Darkstalkers
 Darkstalkers Volume 1.jpg|Darkstalkers Volume 1
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 Darkstalkers Volume 6.jpg|Darkstalkers Volume 6
 Darkstalkers (Capcom Summer Special 2004).jpg|Darkstalkers (Capcom Summer Special 2004)
+Udon Rise of the Dark Ones Clean Cover.png|''Darkstalkers: Rise of the Dark Ones'' cover artwork
+Darkstalkers The Ultimate Edition 02.png|''Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition'' sketch work
+Darkstalkers The Ultimate Edition 03.png|''Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition'' sketch work
+Darkstalkers The Ultimate Edition 04.png|''Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition'' sketch work
+Darkstalkers The Ultimate Edition clean cover 02.png|''Darkstalkers: The Ultimate Edition'' paper sleeve
 </gallery>
 ==External links==
 *[http://www.udonentertainment.com/blog/ UDON Entertainment's official page]
 *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UDON UDON on Wikipedia]
+==Navigation==
-[[Category:Other Media]]
+{{Printed media navigation}}
 [[Category:Comics]]