PRESS START: Dark Souls and DotA 2

by Andrea Purcell

It’s dangerous to go alone, so take April’s PRESS START: Video Game Comics and Collectibles Column! This month get retro with Swordquest, try to survive Dark Souls, go a round with Street Fighter 3’s Alex, 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!

Swordquest #1

Atari returns to comics with the all new Swordquest #1 (APR171546)from Dynamite Entertainment featuring the hit writing team of Chris Sims and Scott Kowalchuk. In 1984 Peter Case was on top of the world and on his way to becoming the Swordquest champion and claim a golden sword worth fifty thousand dollars. But when the game was suddenly discontinuted, Peter was without a way to finish his grandest achievement. Now, thirty years later, Peter has a chance to reclaim his lost glory and the golden sword when it goes on display at the World Arcade Museum in the ultimate heist.

Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame TP

For hardcore gamers who love the challenge of an unforgiving and brutal video game, Dark Souls is there. Now fans of the series will be able to learn more about the realm of Dark Souls and the characters that inhabit it with Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame (APR172038). Collecting the two issue mini-series from Titan Comics, Legends of the Flame gathers some of the finest writers and artist working in comics today to create an action-packed anthology full of myth and champions. Learn more about the hollowed champions who gather around the blazing bonfires to ward off the monsters prowling around every corner, and see if you can survive what lurks in the dark.

DotA 2 Queen of Pain Nendoroid

Defense of the Ancients 2, more commonly referred to as DotA 2 is one of Valve’s biggest cult classics and now you can bring a piece of the battle home with the Good Smile DotA 2 Queen of Pain Nendoroid (APR173066). This devilish character has been cutely rendered while staying true to the iconic character design that fans love. Featuring articulation to pose the Queen in several ways, two face plates to show off a smiling face as well as an angry one, and her weapon for combat poses this little figure packs a big punch! 

Art of Atari Poster Collection

The Art of Atari was a bestseller for Dynamite Entertainment and now they're bringing even more glorious old school Atari artwork to comic shops with the Art of Atari Poster Collection (APR171557). Featuring 40 ready-to-frame removable prints from classic Atari games, this is a must-have for fans of retro gaming. Spanning Atari’s vast catalog, this poster collection features art from Centipede, Missile Command, Asteroids, Swordquest, Yars’ Revenge, and many more! Showcase the iconic art of these cult classic retro games in your home with the Art of Atari Poster Collection.

Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Alex 1/8 PVC Figure

A new challenger has entered the ring as Embrace Japan debuts their Alex PVC figure. The Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Alex 1/8 PVC Figure (APR173122) is a faithful recreation of the world warrior in his classic costume. Standing at 9 1/4 inches, Alex is crouched and ready to spar with any foes that get in his way. Sculpted and painted with precision, Alex will make a fine addition to any collection.  Fans won’t want to miss this highly detailed take on one of Street Fighter 3’s most popular characters. 

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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.