Chickenhare
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Chickenhare is a series of three graphic novels
written and illustrated by the American author Chris Grine. The first two books are published by Dark Horse Comics
, and the last one is being released on-line as a web comic since November 2009.
The series follows the story of Chickenhare, a rare and exotic cross between a chicken and a rabbit, and his bearded box turtle friend, Abe.
(which has not yet been explained) and Meg, yet another mystery. One new race has also been introduced, the Shromph.
and Dark Horse Comics
are adapting the Chickehare series into an animated feature film.
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
written and illustrated by the American author Chris Grine. The first two books are published by Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
, and the last one is being released on-line as a web comic since November 2009.
The series follows the story of Chickenhare, a rare and exotic cross between a chicken and a rabbit, and his bearded box turtle friend, Abe.
Volumes
| Volume | Title | Release |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The House of Klaus | September 27, 2006 |
| 2 | Fire in the Hole | April 09, 2008 |
| 3 | Fish & Grymps | November 22, 2009-present |
The House of Klaus
The first installment in the series is titled Chickenhare: The House of Klaus in which we are introduced to the Chickenhare universe as well as a few major characters, Banjo, a krampusKrampus
Krampus is a mythical creature recognized in Alpine countries. According to legend, Krampus accompanies St. Nicholas during the Christmas season, warning and punishing bad children, in contrast to St. Nicholas, who gives gifts to good children....
(which has not yet been explained) and Meg, yet another mystery. One new race has also been introduced, the Shromph.
Fire in the Hole
The follow-up titled Chickenhare: Fire in the Hole follows Chickenhare as he attempts to rescue his friend Abe's soul from the depths of Hell.Film
On July 2011, it was announced that Sony Pictures AnimationSony Pictures Animation
Sony Pictures Animation is an American computer-animated film production company owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, founded in May 2002. It is working closely with Sony Pictures Imageworks, which takes care of the digital production...
and Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
are adapting the Chickehare series into an animated feature film.
External links
- Chickenhare: The House of Klaus at Dark Horse Comics
- Chickenhare: Fire in the hole at Dark Horse Comics
- B@N Q&A: Chickenhare’s Chris Grine, NewsaramaNewsaramaNewsarama is an American website that publishes news, interviews and essays about the American comic book industry.-History:Newsarama began in Summer 1995 as a series of Internet forum postings on the Prodigy comic-book message boards by fan Mike Doran. In these short messages. Doran shared...
, June 12, 2006