{"title":"Dark Horse Presents – Dark Horse – 1986–2000 – Volume 1 – #1–157","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-center-wrapper {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background-color: #f4f4f4;\n}\n\n.collection-card {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 800px;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n}\n\n.collection-inner {\n  padding: 25px;\n  background-color: #ffffff;\n}\n\n.collection-title {\n  font-size: 1.8em;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n  border-bottom: 3px solid #000000;\n  padding-bottom: 10px;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.collection-section h3 {\n  font-size: 1.25em;\n  color: #333;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  border-bottom: 1px dashed #ccc;\n  padding-bottom: 5px;\n}\n\n.collection-section p {\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #555;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list li {\n  background-color: #eeeeee;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  padding: 10px 15px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #424242;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-center-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"collection-card ambushbug-centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"collection-title\"\u003eDark Horse Presents – Dark Horse – 1986–2000 – Volume 1 – #1–157\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📘 Series Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark Horse Presents (DHP)\u003c\/b\u003e is the cornerstone title of Dark Horse Comics. Debuting in 1986, this landmark series became the primary engine for the independent comic boom of the late 80s and 90s. It served as the birthplace for characters that would become global icons, offering a platform for creators to retain ownership while pushing the boundaries of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThroughout its extensive 157-issue run, Volume 1 introduced the world to Paul Chadwick’s \u003cb\u003eConcrete\u003c\/b\u003e, the comic book expansion of the \u003cb\u003eAliens\u003c\/b\u003e mythos, and Frank Miller’s noir masterpiece, \u003cb\u003eSin City\u003c\/b\u003e. The title remained a vital space for experimental storytelling, high-concept science fiction, and gritty crime drama, eventually spawning numerous successful spin-offs and solo series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e⭐ Series Milestones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"collection-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric Debut (#1):\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring the very first appearance of \u003cb\u003eConcrete\u003c\/b\u003e by Paul Chadwick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLicensed Expansion (#24):\u003c\/b\u003e The debut of the \u003cb\u003eAliens\u003c\/b\u003e comic book franchise, which redefined licensed comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSin City Premiere (#51):\u003c\/b\u003e The first appearance of Frank Miller’s legendary \"Basin City\" stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariant Landmark (#100):\u003c\/b\u003e A massive celebration including the rare 100-0 through 100-5 variant editions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreative Legends:\u003c\/b\u003e Hosted foundational work from Mike Mignola, John Byrne, Geof Darrow, and many others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📦 Inventory \u0026amp; Collection Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe maintain a rotating stock of issues from across this historic 14-year run. Early key issues are highly sought after for their first appearances, while the later issues showcase the evolution of the 90s indie aesthetic. Please check our individual listings for specific condition notes on keys, annuals, and anniversary specials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting our shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"103-107-concrete-and-limited-series-2","title":"Dark Horse Presents – Dark Horse – 1986–2000 – Volume 1 – #2","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIssue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcrete and Limited Series #2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonth\/Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder the Desert Stars.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeywords\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern Age, Concrete and Limited Series, Under the Desert Stars.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"B and J Comics","offers":[{"title":"White Sticker","offer_id":42329286410317,"sku":"C Comics-10-26-2-white","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8268a32c-b2c1-4b1a-9285-6622c11d3a5e.jpg?v=1765241316"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/collections\/3036005.jpg?v=1766783996","url":"https:\/\/bandjcomics.com\/collections\/dark-horse-presents-dark-horse-1986-2000-volume-1-1-157.oembed","provider":"B and J Comics Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}