PRESS START: Dark Souls, Splatoon, and Street Fighter

by Andrea Purcell

It’s dangerous to go alone, so take February’s PRESS START: Video Game Comics and Collectibles Column!This month explore the world of Splatoon and Dark Souls, help the Prince clean up the cosmos, get front row seats to a battle royale in Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers, and more in this month’s PRESS START! Level up your comics and collectibles with PRESS START!

Video game-related items are sprinkled through each month’s PREVIEWS catalog, and we go through to pick out the coolest products. With everything from comics and art books to statues and toys, the PREVIEWS catalog is full of everything a gamer needs.

Don't wait to reach a save point. Head to your local comic shop to pre-order all of the cool items in this month’s column and many more!

The Art of Splatoon

The best-selling WiiU game is coming to comic shops with a huge art book from Dark Horse Comics. The Art of Splatoon (FEB1700150) explores the behind the scenes 2D and 3d illustrations of the most colorful video game out there! This overstuffed art book features 320 pages full of character designs, maps, concept art, weapon and gear designs, storyboards, sketches, comics, and more. Explore more of the popular WiiU game before the sequel hits store shelves with this inside look at Splatoon.

Dark Souls: Tales of Ember #1

The gloomy and grueling world of Dark Souls is getting even grimmer in a new two issue mini-series from Titan Comics. Based in the world of Dark Souls, Dark Souls: Tales of Ember #1 (FEB171934) explores beyond the main story with all new tales of misfortune and woe. This anthology mini-series will feature hit artist and writers giving their own take on the Dark Souls realm. Written by George Mann and Tauriq Moosa while featuring art by Alan Quah, Michael Walsh, Daniel Serra, and Damien Worm; this series will show Dark Souls like never seen before. 

Katamari Damacy Prince Statue

The King of All Cosmo is calling on your help to rebuild the universe and put the stars back in the sky, with a little help from the Katamari Damacy Prince Statue (FEB172835). This delightfully handcrafted display piece from First 4 Figures is sure to be the centerpiece of any gamer’s collection. Standing eleven inches tall with deluxe full color packaging, hand numbered base, and an authenticity card, this collectible is sure to sell out quickly. Bring a little piece of the cosmos home with this wonderful statue of the Dashing Prince.

Street Fighter vs. Darkstalkers #1

Two arcade classics are going head-to-head in a battle like no other in Udon Entertainment’s newest crossover event, Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers #1 (FEB172039). Watch as the World Warriors take on the Night Warriors in a battle royale that spans these two fan favorite franchises. This eight issue mini-series will forever change the worlds of both Street Fighter and Darkstalkers as friends and foes battle each other in action-packed mayhem. As opponents like Chun Li and Morrigan clash in combat you’ll be riveted to the page wondering who will be the next challenger. 

Dark Souls 3 Souls of Cinder 1/6 PVC Statue

The final boss beckons, will you rekindle the light or unleash the Dark Lord? Now you can recreate the final battle of Dark Souls 3 with an all new statue from Gecco Corp.  The gigantic final boss has been brought to life as the Dark Souls 3 Souls of Cinder 1/6 PVC Figure (FEB173078), standing 17 inches tall despite the 1/6 scale stature! This PVC figure features incredible detail, down to its woven chainmail and detailed painted texture. Included with the statue as a pre-order bonus is the 1/1 scale “Ember,” which can be displayed on its own or attached to the magnetic base. 

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Andrea Purcell is a Web Content Writer for PREVIEWSworld.com and a part time assistant to busy comic creators. Her favorite past times are singing karaoke at comic conventions and memorizing obscure trivia about random pop culture.