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Dusk
As a battered wife, Eve's only concern was to keep her marriage together. But when she is kidnapped into the sordid supernatural world of vampires and foul magic, Eve finds she doesn't want to leave. Her mysterious benefactor, the Vampire Lord Ash, wish her to have a normal life but Eve chooses to stay in the service of Ash. Dusk is the stories about Eve and her challenges living in the darkness. Dusk is a supernatural action/drama story done in a dynamic blending of the sequential art styles of American Comics and Japanese Manga. Several artists help tell these stark noir tales of Vampires and Unrequited Love. 100 Pages 10$ Retail B&W Interior Art
104 pages, Paperback
First published March 9, 2009
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David A. Doub
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David Doub is the Publisher and Head Writer for Dusk Comics. Dusk Comics is an Independent Comic Book Publisher out of Denton Texas. David took his love of creating comics into a full blown publishing company to help other creators get their works out. Dusk Comics produce unique dark works in different styles from around the world.
David’s writing style leans to dark complex dramas that explore the messier side of human nature. You can see examples of that in the 3 volumes of Dusk and the noir styling of Mystery Masque. His latest series, The Trials and Tribulations of Ms. Tilney explore the origins of pop fiction by creating a penny dreadful in a comic format
Also David has taken his love for conventions and nerd culture in general and is one of the founders of the Creative Women's Conference, an event that not only celebrates the current generation of female creators but also help encourage and support future generations.
www.duskcomics.com
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David Doub is the Publisher and Head Writer for Dusk Comics. Dusk Comics is an Independent Comic Book Publisher out of Denton Texas. David took his love of creating comics into a full blown publishing company to help other creators get their works out. Dusk Comics produce unique dark works in different styles from around the world.
David’s writing style leans to dark complex dramas that explore the messier side of human nature. You can see examples of that in the 3 volumes of Dusk and the noir styling of Mystery Masque. His latest series, The Trials and Tribulations of Ms. Tilney explore the origins of pop fiction by creating a penny dreadful in a comic format
Also David has taken his love for conventions and nerd culture in general and is one of the founders of the Creative Women's Conference, an event that not only celebrates the current generation of female creators but also help encourage and support future generations.
www.duskcomics.com
https://www.facebook.com/duskcomic
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeWome...
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September 24, 2010
I have been fortunate to begin to find alternatives to the Marvel and Dc stable of superheroes. I am looking forward to meeting many more when I go to the New York City Comic Con Friday October 8th.Finding these gems is part of what makes doing this fun, besides reading a good graphic novel. Dusk by David Doub is just that a well written, well put together graphic novel, which utilizes different forms of artwork.
Here is a little something from the graphic novel to best explain the story of Dusk as seen through the eyes of the characters creator, David Doub: “As a battered Wife Eve’s only concern was to keep her marriage together. But when she is kidnapped in to the sordid supernatural world of vampires and foul magic, Eve finds she doesn’t want to leave. Her mysterious benefactor, the Vampire Lord Ash, wish her to have a normal life but Eve choses to stay in the service of Ash. Dusk is the stories about Eve and her challenges living in the darkness. Dusk is a supernatural action/ drama story done in a dramatic blending of the sequential art style of American Comics and Japanese Manga. Several artists help tell these stark noir tales of Vampires and unrequited love.”
I think that is a pretty full description and I like that it comes from the author himself. He is sharing his vision and having the graphic novel I would say that he fulfilled that vision and more. Dusk is a different sort of supernatural story I feel because of its deeper dark side. It separates itself in that manner from what I am used to in the more commercial/conventional/ mainstream graphic novel world. Don’t misunderstand me, I mean it in the best possible context, not in an unflattering way, quite the opposite. If you are looking for something with an edge, moxie, a little kick in the pants, different styles of art, then this is your type of graphic novel, pick it up and enjoy it.
News Flash straight from the man himself, David Doub: Dusk #2 is out and here is the back cover blurb of the book -Eve is still in a trap of her own devising. She tries to find her place in a horrid supernatural world that does not want her. She thinks she loves a vampire and is definitely addicted to the power of his blood. She encounters everything from Zombies to Demons and the morality of her life is always murky at best. Dusk continues to explore the dark recesses of the Vampire mythos, mining out a hauntingly entertaining read. Come join in Eve's continuing journey of damnation and possible redemption. 150 Pages
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Here is a little something from the graphic novel to best explain the story of Dusk as seen through the eyes of the characters creator, David Doub: “As a battered Wife Eve’s only concern was to keep her marriage together. But when she is kidnapped in to the sordid supernatural world of vampires and foul magic, Eve finds she doesn’t want to leave. Her mysterious benefactor, the Vampire Lord Ash, wish her to have a normal life but Eve choses to stay in the service of Ash. Dusk is the stories about Eve and her challenges living in the darkness. Dusk is a supernatural action/ drama story done in a dramatic blending of the sequential art style of American Comics and Japanese Manga. Several artists help tell these stark noir tales of Vampires and unrequited love.”
I think that is a pretty full description and I like that it comes from the author himself. He is sharing his vision and having the graphic novel I would say that he fulfilled that vision and more. Dusk is a different sort of supernatural story I feel because of its deeper dark side. It separates itself in that manner from what I am used to in the more commercial/conventional/ mainstream graphic novel world. Don’t misunderstand me, I mean it in the best possible context, not in an unflattering way, quite the opposite. If you are looking for something with an edge, moxie, a little kick in the pants, different styles of art, then this is your type of graphic novel, pick it up and enjoy it.
News Flash straight from the man himself, David Doub: Dusk #2 is out and here is the back cover blurb of the book -Eve is still in a trap of her own devising. She tries to find her place in a horrid supernatural world that does not want her. She thinks she loves a vampire and is definitely addicted to the power of his blood. She encounters everything from Zombies to Demons and the morality of her life is always murky at best. Dusk continues to explore the dark recesses of the Vampire mythos, mining out a hauntingly entertaining read. Come join in Eve's continuing journey of damnation and possible redemption. 150 Pages
What are you reading today? Check us out and become our friend on Facebook & Linkedin. Go to Goodreads and become our friend there and suggest books for us to read and post on. You can also follow us on Twitter, and the Gelati’s Scoop Facebook Fan Page. Did you know you can shop directly on Amazon by clicking the Gelati’s Store Tab on our blog? Thanks for stopping by today; We will see you tomorrow. Have a great day. http://www.gelatisscoop.blogspot.com
October 15, 2009
Dusk is David Doub’s first graphic novel. The book has four chapters. The first chapter jumps into the story without providing much background, but the reader easily picks up that Eve is the willing servant to Vampire Lord Ash, and that the two of them hunt down vampires that are causing trouble in town. It is also apparent that Eve has a major crush on Ash. Ash doesn’t want Eve hurt, and tries to get her to leave. In chapter two, Ash goes as far as to attempt to trick her into leaving her "hunter" life. Eve doesn’t give in to Ash, though, and in chapter three she goes to the Alps in search of a vampire that has made a mistake. In the last chapter, Eve is after a high school boy that is also a "witch". He is being tormented at school and appears to be trying to cast a spell that will eliminate the situation if Eve doesn't stop him.
Dusk was penned by multiple artists and I think that the artwork got better throughout the book, which could be due to whom penned which chapter(s).The writing style is very strong , although I did get lost a bit and at times it felt like a little additional information would have clarified the story. Except for sharing some of the same characters, the four chapters do not appear to be connected stories, and it’s difficult to tell if the author intended for the stories to be connected or not. Dusk is a solid first graphic novel, though, and I would read more by David Doub in the future as I see definite potential in his work. Recommended.
Review also posted at MonsterLibrarian.com
Dusk was penned by multiple artists and I think that the artwork got better throughout the book, which could be due to whom penned which chapter(s).The writing style is very strong , although I did get lost a bit and at times it felt like a little additional information would have clarified the story. Except for sharing some of the same characters, the four chapters do not appear to be connected stories, and it’s difficult to tell if the author intended for the stories to be connected or not. Dusk is a solid first graphic novel, though, and I would read more by David Doub in the future as I see definite potential in his work. Recommended.
Review also posted at MonsterLibrarian.com
April 8, 2011
Originally published in 2009, Dusk is a graphic novel written by David Doub that follows the lives of Eve and Ash. Ash is a vampire, and Eve is a human who takes regular drinks of Ash’s blood that he provides to her. Ash seems a very thoughtful and considerate master, very much unlike many of the other vampires we encounter in these stories.
Ash’s blood gives Eve enhanced strength and speed after she consumes it. Eve needs the extra advantage Ash’s blood provides when going up against other vampires – she’s taken on the responsibility of being Ash’s right hand. Ash appears to be some sort of sheriff or enforcer, capturing misbehaving vampires and bringing them in for punishment; Eve handles her share of the workload with zeal and efficiency. Clearly the experience is exhilarating for Eve; so much so that she appears to be growing addicted to drinking Ash’s blood.
When a private detective starts to follow Eve, she sets a trap and corners the man on a dark street. Sent by an insurance company, the P.I. finds Eve, formerly Susan Douglas, is not quite so deceased as was once thought. Eve uses a bit of magic to ensure that the detective won’t rat her out – or that if he does, at least she’ll be able to find him easily, and we begin to wonder about the real nature of Susan’s/Eve’s life. She clearly wants her old life to stay dead, and we seem to know less about her than we first thought after page one.
The rest of this review can be found at FlamesRising.com
Ash’s blood gives Eve enhanced strength and speed after she consumes it. Eve needs the extra advantage Ash’s blood provides when going up against other vampires – she’s taken on the responsibility of being Ash’s right hand. Ash appears to be some sort of sheriff or enforcer, capturing misbehaving vampires and bringing them in for punishment; Eve handles her share of the workload with zeal and efficiency. Clearly the experience is exhilarating for Eve; so much so that she appears to be growing addicted to drinking Ash’s blood.
When a private detective starts to follow Eve, she sets a trap and corners the man on a dark street. Sent by an insurance company, the P.I. finds Eve, formerly Susan Douglas, is not quite so deceased as was once thought. Eve uses a bit of magic to ensure that the detective won’t rat her out – or that if he does, at least she’ll be able to find him easily, and we begin to wonder about the real nature of Susan’s/Eve’s life. She clearly wants her old life to stay dead, and we seem to know less about her than we first thought after page one.
The rest of this review can be found at FlamesRising.com
August 11, 2016
The world of Dusk is dark and violent, brought to life in stark black and white which suit the noir feel of the story perfectly. What makes it unique is that this is the story of the vampire's thrall, not the vampire himself. A willing thrall, and one well cared for, Eve has a strength all her own without borrowing Ash's blood.
The short, occasionally abrupt stories are full of action and emotion, often surprisingly grim. The grimness is part of its charm, since Doub takes his stories into places and conclusions other writers shy away from. This is not to say the book is one long downer, though: along with the other emotions displayed on the pages, there's hope and humour in there, too.
My biggest issue with the comic is that I wanted more of it, I wanted to see more. So many important elements are only hinted at when I would have liked to see them explored. We're told Eve's time under Van Kraken is horrible, but it's one line summing up years of Eve's life. The relationship between Ash and Eve is complex, but they don't spend a lot of time together on the pages of the book, so most of what we're given there is just bits and pieces. There is a promised volume 2, and some of this might be delved into a little more deeply there, but currently all I have to go with are the 4 stories here.
If you're tired of fluffy vampires and would like something with a little more grit, something that doesn't hesitate to explore the darker aspects of its own universe, this just might be the comic you're looking for. I'll admit to looking forward to volume 2.
The short, occasionally abrupt stories are full of action and emotion, often surprisingly grim. The grimness is part of its charm, since Doub takes his stories into places and conclusions other writers shy away from. This is not to say the book is one long downer, though: along with the other emotions displayed on the pages, there's hope and humour in there, too.
My biggest issue with the comic is that I wanted more of it, I wanted to see more. So many important elements are only hinted at when I would have liked to see them explored. We're told Eve's time under Van Kraken is horrible, but it's one line summing up years of Eve's life. The relationship between Ash and Eve is complex, but they don't spend a lot of time together on the pages of the book, so most of what we're given there is just bits and pieces. There is a promised volume 2, and some of this might be delved into a little more deeply there, but currently all I have to go with are the 4 stories here.
If you're tired of fluffy vampires and would like something with a little more grit, something that doesn't hesitate to explore the darker aspects of its own universe, this just might be the comic you're looking for. I'll admit to looking forward to volume 2.
October 22, 2020
I love the strength of character of Eve. She has endured hardship and yet she is willing to endure more to stay in this new life she has discovered. This isn't a sweet love story, and there sure as hell isn't any sparkling.. These aren't that kind of vamps.
March 9, 2023
The writing is good but I feel like this could use more editing.
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