Dark Horse presents a collection of 12 sci-fi stories from “Birdking” creator for fans of hard action, high adventure and humungous thrills!
Creator of the original graphic novels Birdking, Kali, and Raiders and the upcoming Witcher: Blood Stone, Daniel Freedman partners with Dark Horse Books to present Stimulus, a collection of science fiction stories featuring a roster of esteemed international artists for an exploration of loyalty, dominion, and worth across 12 interconnected stories.
This collection of stories features artists Robert Sammelin (Kali), Tomm Coker (Black Monday Murders), Filya Bratukhin (Nature’s Labyrinth), Amilcar Pina (Galactic), Dilraj Mann (Dalstron Monsterzz), Lorenzo Nuti (Dragonero/Conan), Arianna Farricella (College Apocalypse), Gavin Dias (PENTHOUSE Comics), Debbie Tsoi (Split Fiction), Stefano Realdini (Captain Gaia), Dan Morison (HELL-BENT), and Henrik Sahlstrom (Mirror’s Edge: Exordium). The book’s cover art is provided by Sammelin.
In Stimulus:
A blood-soaked briefcase full of cash. A mind reader hellbent on crime. An errant soldier turned hitman. Earthly homunculus. Crystal women. Men made of stars. Deviant frog people. Sorceress succubi. Advanced space-force fighter pilots. Avenging vampires. Sentient sentimental AI constructs. Alien voyeurs. The demigod spawn of heart-broken angels. Cyber enhanced mercenary thieves. Death races. Unfulfilled ancient prophecies. Lost valor. Stolen principles. And the supernatural plant known as “Seafarer” that ties them all together.
“Stimulus is a collection of pure passion and experimentation that I’ve been amassing for almost a decade,” said Freedman. “Mostly as cause to collaborate with some of the finest illustrators in the world. I’m thrilled for readers to finally get their hands on it.”
Explore the interconnected cosmos of Stimulus when the 184-page (6.625×10.1875”) paperback volume arrives in bookstores and comic shops on April 28 and 29, 2026 for $22.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop. Visit Comic Shop Locator or Bookshop.org for more details and stores near you.