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Dynamite | Wednesday, December 31, 2008 | Comment on this Blog
DEAR DYNAMITE FAN, One down and one to go! Happy New Year to all our friends, fans and readers out there! We're going to start this one out with a few "best-of" lists making there ways around the interwebs, first-up, our friends at Wizard! [WIZARD BEST OF '08] BEST R-RATED BOOK: 'THE BOYS'
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/122308bestrratedbook.html
Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's crude and crazy superhero book from Dynamite is the best adults-only read of '08 PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS BEST OF 2008:
http://www.philly.com Team of the Year: The Boys
What makes this book special is that through thick and thin, they are there for each other. That, and the over-the-top violence and sex scenes. Seriously, this is a team with what so many lack - a heart. That, plus the tenderness displayed in the romance between Annie and Wee Hughie and the hilarious humor are reasons to love this book. And showing that absolute power does indeed corrupt absolutely and the need to "take down the supes" as a result is a somewhat fresh idea executed beautifully. Writer of the Year: Garth Ennis
With excellent titles like "The Boys," "Battlefields: The Night Witches" and "Dan Dare," as well as the explosive end of his landmark run on "The Punisher," Ennis never ceased to shock, amaze and awe. He edges [Jason] Aaron by having more variety and a bigger volume of work in 2008. Moment of the Year: Wee Hughie realizes he needs to buy his girlfriend a calendar.
In what was the most hilarious scene of the year by far, Wee Hughie of The Boys happily consummates his romance with Annie and makes sure to please her in a special way. The next morning, when looking at the mirror, he realizes by looking at his nose and beard there may have been a "timing issue." Great stuff that made Comics Guy laugh out loud. Have a best-of list we might not be aware of? Be sure to send it our way! IN-STORES THIS WEEK - 12/31/2008 Due to the Holidays, it's a Dynamite skip-week, so be sure to use this time to pick-up your favorite Dynamite Hardcover or Trade Paperback! Recent releases include: THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOLUME 1 By Ennis, Robertson, Snejbjerg and Avina!
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JUN08 3805
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305800.html THE LONE RANGER VOL. 2 LINES NOT CROSSED HARDCOVER By Matthews, Cariello, Pinto, Bowland and Cassaday!
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JAN083514
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109269.html THE LONE RANGER VOLUME TWO TPB By Matthews, Cariello, Pinto and Cassaday!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305703.html JUNGLE GIRL VOLUME ONE HARDCOVER By Cho, Murray, Batista and Martin!
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: MAY08 3752
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305789.html COMING SOON! THE BOYS #26
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112378.html ARMY OF DARKNESS/XENA: WHAT AGAIN? #3
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109910.html THE DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112323.html BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES #3
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109866.html HIGHLANDER: KURGAN #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112392.html BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON WAR #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112255.html THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112439.html BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS #4
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109934.html BATTLEFILEDS: DEAR BILLY #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112293.html ARMY OF DARKNESS #16
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108746.html ASK DYNAMITE: Each week, or as available, we'll pull a letter and answer it here and in our companion podcast, send all letters to: letters@dynamiteentertainment.com) and mark them "ok to print"! PATRICK WRITES: On the Lone Ranger forums, it was recently revealed that there will be a delay or even an outright cancellation of The Lone Ranger Definitive Edition. Could you please tell the fans specific circumstances led to this decision? Should you ultimately decide not to publish such a book, would it be possible for you to reprint the Lone Ranger FCBD Edition within a future compilation? The creative and editorial teams are doing such a wonderful job with this title. I wish all of them my best. Hope to talk to you again soon. Bye for now. Thanks for writing, Patrick and while it was an option to cancel the Definitive Edition, it does now look like we will move forward with releasing it. Stay tuned for more details as we get this project back up and running! DYNAMITE IN THE NEWS: Reimagined 'Galactica' a fantastic voyage (Philadelphia Daily News): With a show as critically acclaimed, complex and well-acted as the reimagined "Battlestar Galactica," it would be a challenge for anyone to come up with stories that flesh out the mythology of the show and have the characters ring true. Yet Dynamite has met that challenge time and time again the past few years with various "BSG" titles. It's good to stay on Black Terror's good side (Philadelphia Daily News): This title bodes well for Dynamite's attempts to create a slew of spinoffs starring the "Project Superpowers" characters. Because one thing that cannot be questioned is the company has a winner on its hands. 'Night Witches' - women warriors (Philadelphia Daily News): Ennis masterfully breathes life into his female fighters, who in the summer of 1942 arrived on the Stalingrad front to fly night interdiction missions in obsolete PO-2 biplanes. Xena and Ash: An unusual partnership (Philadelphia Daily News): "This is a story about an idea. An idea while pretty good to begin with . . . went horribly, horribly wrong." Thus says the narrator in "Xena/Army of Darkness: What . . . Again?!" and that statement could easily have summed up this book featuring one of the more unlikely team-ups you'll see. It likely would have, if not for talented writers Brandon Jerwa and Elliott Serrano, who make the odd combination work. New 'Terminator' a Dynamite adventure (Philadelphia Daily News): With respect for its source material, engaging characters, high stakes and kick-butt action sequences, "Terminator: Revolution" is a kick-butt title. 'Man With No Name' is a smokin' adaptation (Philadelphia Daily News): The book is hotter than a pistol; it should last a very long time. "The Man With No Name" is the best, most satisfying Western on the stands today. To find a comics shop near you, visit: http://csls.diamondcomics.com/ or call 1-888-COMIC BOOK!
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________________________________________________ Dynamite In-Store: 12/22/2008
Dynamite | Monday, December 22, 2008 | Comment on this Blog
Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you, our fans! And here’s to another year of Dynamite Entertainment Comics! Is there anything better than New Comic Book Day falling on both Christmas Eve AND New Year's Eve? If there is, we don't wanna know... and on top of that, how great is it that our first-ever AOD Holiday special is in stores this week! Check out the preview and interview with writer James Kuhoric here:
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/12/16/exclusive-preview-james-kuhoric-on-army-of-darkness-ashs-christmas-horror-one-shot/ If you're looking for a few last-minute gift suggestions, check out our recently released Hardcovers: THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOLUME 1 By Ennis, Robertson, Snejbjerg and Avina!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305800.html
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JUN08 3805 THE LONE RANGER VOL. 2 LINES NOT CROSSED HARDCOVER By Matthews, Cariello, Pinto, Bowland and Cassaday!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109269.html
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JAN083514 JUNGLE GIRL VOLUME ONE HARDCOVER By Cho, Murray, Batista and Martin!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305789.html
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: MAY08 3752 And before we head off for the Holidays, check out the first full issue of Dan Dare #1, from our forthcoming collection:
http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=24923 DAN DARE VOL. 1 OMNIBUS HARDCOVER By Garth Ennis and Gary Erskine http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1606900277.html ISBN13:978-1-60690-027-7
ISBN10:1-60690-027-7
Dan Dare has made his Dynamite in this Hardcover Edition of the acclaimed series from writer Garth Ennis, artist Garry Erskine and featuring a cover by Dave (Watchmen) Gibbons!
Dan Dare has been an icon since 1950. Elaborate stories of his space travel and galactic battles defending people of the universe captivated post-War baby boomers. Dan Dare's adventures burst to the forefront of pop culture, selling nearly 1 million copies each week in the pages of the Eagle Comic. And now he's back!
"Dan Dare is the quintEssential British hero. He's our Captain America, our Superman, our Batman, he's all of them rolled into one. He's the original and the best." said Garth Ennis in the initial press release and the writer did the hero proud in one incredible series! Dan Dare is set in the future, albeit not too many decades from the present day. Colonel Dare is still vibrant and courageous - but now he's retired. His retirement is a self-imposed exile, the result of his disgust with politics and the post-nuclear warfare that has destroyed North America and much of Asia - leaving the UK as the world's last remaining superpower. Readers familiar with Dan Dare stories will recognize many of the original cast including a wiser and more experienced Digby; the innovative, brilliant and beautiful Professor Peabody; and of course the enemy of all that is good, the super-intelligent ruler of the Treens - The Mekon, together with a mix of galactic evil beings.
The Dynamite Hardcover Edition will feature the complete Ennis series along with a complete cover gallery! IN-STORES THIS WEEK - 12/24/2008 ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH'S CHRISTMAS HORROR ONE-SHOT By Kuhoric and Simons! DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT08 4041
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130110299.html Everyone loves the holidays, right? Wrong! If you've ever worked S-Mart retail in December, you know it's a special hell filled with something even worse than Deadites...dumbass holiday shoppers. And when the Necronomicon gets a hold of some classic holiday entertainment, it sends Ash through a voyage of twisted Christmas visions that beat him senseless and initiate something deeper in Ash. "It's a blunderful life" for everyone's favorite big chinned Chosen One and this year he's going to face something tougher than the Deadite Santas and zombie elves. He'll find a piece of his soul that was swallowed long ago...
Note: 40 pages (32 pages of story and art) RED SONJA #40 By Reed, Geovani and Andrade! DIAMOND ORDER CODE: SEP08 3921 http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108616.html Based on the Heroine created by Robert E. Howard
Red Sonja is BACK! But what does that mean? Red Sonja learns many answers concerning her life's recent mysteries in this latest issue from Brian Reed and Walter Geovani , but she also learns her adventures in this strange new world are just beginning!
THE LONE RANGER VOLUME TWO TPB By Matthews, Cariello, Pinto and Cassaday! http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305703.html ISBN-10: 1-933305-70-3
ISBN-13: 9-781933-305707
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: MAY08 3754
In "Lines Not Crossed" (issues 7-11) the thrilling adventures of The Lone Ranger and Tonto continue from writer Brett Matthews, art director John Cassaday and interior artist Sergio Cariello (along with colorist Macelo Pinto) as the masked man and his Indian companion themselves in between frontier justice and a condemned man... all while continuing to make things difficult for Cavendish - who's becoming more unhinged by the actions of this "lone" ranger! This trade paperback also features a complete Cassaday cover gallery!
COMING SOON! THE BOYS #26
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112378.html ARMY OF DARKNESS/XENA: WHAT AGAIN? #3
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109910.html THE DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112323.html BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES #3
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109866.html HIGHLANDER: KURGAN #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112392.html BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON WAR #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112255.html THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112439.html ARMY OF DARKNESS #16
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108746.html ASK DYNAMITE: Each week, or as available, we'll pull a letter and answer it here and in our companion podcast, send all letters to: letters@dynamiteentertainment.com) and mark them "ok to print"! GIL WRITES: I've been a long time fan of both Zorro and The Lone Ranger. Since Dynamite is currently creating the adventures for both characters, why not have one big adventure with both characters together. If my literature "history" is more or less correct, Zorro's adventures would take place in the early 1800's in Southern California and The Lone Ranger's adventures would take place in the late 1800's in the Southwest. Surely there can be an adventure that can take place where both characters meet and team up against some sort of government conspiracy, which can also include specific villains of each character. Any readers out there like the idea? Just a thought. Take care and keep up the good work. This is our number one request on these two characters, but we have nothing in the works and actually, the timing isn't quite as tidy as we'd like to make it happen, IF we make it happen. But thanks for writing (and reading)! DYNAMITE IN THE NEWS: BEST COLLECTED EDITION OF 2008 #5: AMERICAN FLAGG: DEFINITIVE COLLECTION - VOLUME 1 (Scoop): "The best thing about this newly re-colored volume is that it offers today's readers a chance to view this material either for the first time or again. The first 14 issues of American Flagg! are collected along with a new story by Chaykin. In addition to the standard edition hard cover, there is also a limited edition, signed version, and a two-volume trade paperback version." THE BLACK TERROR #2 (ComicsBulletin): "Ross, Krueger, Lily and Andrade combine forces to make the second issue of The Black Terror an enjoyable, climactic actioner; though it's far from mindless. The narration shows the Terror's reasoning cutting through the muddle of ideas and viewpoints othes may hold to define his actions perfectly." THE BLACK TERROR #2 (WizardUniverse): "Big props to Lilly for his playful panel layouts and dynamic splash pages, while colorist Vinicius Andrade deserves kudos for his pleasing palette. That amazing art pair has Black Terror looking in the pink." ZORRO #9 (WizardUniverse): "Wagner advances the plot with this new storyline, which finds Don Diego taking on a new helper in his war for justice, as he taps Padre Mendoza to help redistribute the wealth he's stolen from the corrupt military." TERMINATOR: SALVATION #1 (WizardUniverse): "Get ready for more time-travel shenanigans, as Skynet's mechanized army makes trouble for humanity in three different time eras: 2015, 2033 and 1996. The super Terminator-Infinity (from 2033), who uses plasma energy a la Green Lantern, decides to travel to 2015 to kill John and Tara Conner, the leaders of the human resistance who've hatched a plan to take out Skynet in their era." To find a comics shop near you, visit: http://csls.diamondcomics.com/ or call 1-888-COMIC BOOK!
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________________________________________________ Dynamite In-Store: 12/15/2008
Dynamite | Monday, December 15, 2008 | Comment on this Blog
DEAR DYNAMITE FAN, The year is rapidly coming to a close and we once again take this moment to thank all of our fans for their support in 2008 and look forward to your continued support in 2009! It's a BIG week this week, just check out the list and see for yourself! IN-STORES THIS WEEK - 12/17/2008 THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOLUME 1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305800.html
Diamond Order Code: JUN08 3805 ISBN-10: 1933305800
ISBN-13: 9781933305806 The series draped in controversy is now presented in its "definitive" edition as Dynamite present the first 14 issues of the acclaimed series in one massive, oversized hardcover! Featuring some every so slight tweaks the creators have meticulously restored, the Boys Definitive Edition Volume 1 also features bonus art materials, the script to issue #1 by Garth Ennis, a complete cover gallery and more! BLACK TERROR #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108456.html
Diamond Order Code: SEP08 3905 Spinning out of Alex Ross' Project Superpowers is the first new ongoing series -- opening with this four-part story arc by Ross, Krueger and Lilly! Issue #2 features the Black Terror in a full-on rage as he takes the battle to the head of state - the President of the United States! Does President West hold the clue to the whereabouts of The Terror's missing sidekick Tim? For his sake, we sure hope not! Each issue will feature a cardstock cover (ala Marvel's Secret Invasion and Civil War) and is co-plotted and art directed by Alex Ross, scripted by Jim Krueger and drawn by new Dynamite Exclusive artist Mike (Batman/Nightwing) Lilly! Plus, issue #2 will feature three exciting covers, a main cover painting by Alex Ross, a special 1 in 10 chase cover by Mike Lilly and a special 1 in 15 chase cover by Golden Age Great George (Captain Marvel) Tuska! ZORRO #9
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108548.html
Diamond Order Code: SEP08 3914 Matt Wagner's Zorro from Dynamite Entertainment continues! Following the opening origin arc (Zorro: Year One), Wagner continues to script, art direct and provide covers for our second story arc! This time out, we're welcoming artist Cesar Rezak to the team for this 6-issue arc! In issue #9, a new love interest is introduced as Zorro continues to be hounded by the military men that he's made to look so foolish and incompetent. Featuring covers by Wagner and a 1 in 4 chase cover by Francesco Francavilla!? TERMINATOR REVOLUTION #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109774.html
Diamond Order Code: OCT08 4024 The Terminator is back as Dynamite once again puts John Connor up against Skynet and the dark future as envisioned in the blockbuster films! Helmed again by writer Simon Furman, joined by artist Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio and cover artists Richard (Dark Tower) Isanove and Stjepan Sejic (covers are 50/50 ratio), "Revolution" tells a story set in the dark future of the Terminators and the present day where John Connor and his mother Sarah are on the run from the enemies sent against them from the future! THE LONE RANGER VOL. 2 LINES NOT CROSSED HARDCOVER
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109269.html
Diamond Order Code: JAN083514 ISBN-10: 1933305-66-5
ISBN-13: 9-781933-305660 In "Lines Not Crossed" (issues 7-11) the thrilling adventures of the Lone Ranger and Tonto continue from writer Brett Matthews, art director John Cassaday and interior artist Sergio Cariello (along with colorist Macelo Pinto) as the masked man and his Indian companion themselves in between frontier justice and a condemned man... all while continuing to make things difficult for Cavendish - who's becoming more unhinged by the actions of this "lone" ranger! This limited hardcover printing, also features a complete Cassaday cover gallery! JUNGLE GIRL HARDCOVER
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305789.html Diamond Order Code: MAY08 3752 ISBN-10: 1-933305-78-9
ISBN 13: 9-781933-305783 Dynamite proudly presents "Frank Cho's Jungle Girl"! Overseen by co-writer and artist Frank Cho and infused the issue with everything Cho fans want to see - beautiful women, thrilling adventures, and, of course, dinosaurs, Jungle Girl also features Co-writer Doug (Red Sonja: QUEEN OF THE FROZEN, The 'Nam) Murray who's along for the ride as is series artist Adriano (NBSG: ZAREK, Red Sonja) Batista as they bring the Jungle Girl to life! Jana the Jungle Girl races to save a group of intruders into this strange land - a land filled with dinosaurs, prehistoric men and much, much more! Each issue reveals more clues about the nature of Jana, and of the island itself, with each thrilling twist and turn overseen by Frank Cho, along with Doug Murray and artist Adriano Batista! Featuring a cover by Cho, this hardcover collection features issues 0-5 of the series along with a complete cover gallery featuring the art of Cho and Batista along with sketchbook material from Batista! The complete first "season" of Jungle Girl is available here! COMING SOON! ARMY OF DARKNESS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130110299.html RED SONJA #40
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108616.html THE LONE RANGER VOLUME TWO TPB
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305703.html THE BOYS #26
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112378.html ARMY OF DARKNESS/XENA: WHAT AGAIN? #3
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109910.html THE DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112323.html BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES #3
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109866.html HIGHLANDER: KURGAN #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112392.html BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON WAR #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112255.html THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112439.html ARMY OF DARKNESS #16
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108746.html ASK DYNAMITE: Each week, or as available, we'll pull a letter and answer it here and in our companion podcast, send all letters to: letters@dynamiteentertainment.com) and mark them "ok to print"! BRIAN WRITES: "It was cool how the bone of St. Anthony saved Blondie. Christos Gage wrote a sick story and Wellington Dias' art was sweet. Huge fan." Brian's talking about the wrap-up to Christos Gage's Man with No Name and we hope all fans of the series will stick around for our next arc by writers Luke Lieberman and Matt Wolpert and after that, Chuck Dixon! DYNAMITE IN THE NEWS: THE BOYS #25 (ComicsBulletin): "This book continues to demonstrate a versatility that I didn't think possible at first. When The Boys started out it seemed a goof, Garth Ennis being puckish with superhero archetypes. What it quickly became was a writer (and artist) at the top of his game. The world of superheroes is just a playground for Ennis to experiment with genres that otherwise don't fit. The Boys is quintessential Ennis and that's not to everybody's taste. But The Boys apparently can be many things at once...all of them entertaining." THE DEATH DEFYING 'DEVIL #1 (WizardUniverse): "...this book crackles with manic energy and an engaging mystery that should keep the plot racing along." THE DEATH DEFYING 'DEVIL #1 (ComicsBulletin): "The most fascinating character in the book is the Death-Defying Devil and his inability to speak only enhances the enigma. Under Edgar Salazar's watch, the Devil's action becomes language and not one but two well-choreographed fights breakout. At the same time, he renders distinctive characters of various genders and age groups. He also makes the Devil resonate with a strong physique and an outstanding costume, accented by Fajadaro's colors, that while adhering to his body also wrinkles here and there to create a singular effect." THE LONE RANGER #15 (ComicsBulletin): "It's the all Butch Cavendish issue of The Lone Ranger. Normally, that would be the kiss of death for a book as far as I'm concerned, but I'll be damned if Brett Matthews, Cariello and Pinto don't make this character study absorbing." THE LONE RANGER #15 (WizardUniverse): "Matthews' unflinching look at the villain of his Western epic makes for some riveting reading and gives a new spin on the 'arch-nemesis' dynamic: Does the Lone Ranger represent an enemy...or salvation for the amoral Cavendish? It's story elements and characterizations like this that elevate Lone Ranger beyond run-of-the-mill oat opera." THE NIGHT WITCHES (ComicsWaiting Room): "I've said it before, and I'll say it again: no one in comics does World War II better than Garth Ennis, and BATTLEFIELDS: NIGHT WITCHES is further proof. Mix a fantastic, unusual concept, a strong POV on both sides of the story, and characters that rise above stereotype, and you get this book, another amazing winner in Ennis' war pantheon. Aided and abetted by the clear, concise storytelling of Braun, this book is every bit as good as you could hope for. To find a comics shop near you, visit: http://csls.diamondcomics.com/ or call 1-888-COMIC BOOK!
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________________________________________________ Dynamite In-Store: 12/9/2008
Dynamite | Tuesday, December 09, 2008 | Comment on this Blog
DEAR DYNAMITE FAN, Sad news to start for any comic fan that hasn't heard it, Forrest J Ackerman, writer-editor who coined 'sci-fi,' has died at the age of 92. You can check out his legacy through the obituary to be found here:
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-ackerman6-2008dec06,0,3646064.story Rest in Peace, Uncle Forry! IN-STORES THIS WEEK - 12/10/2008 THE DEATH DEFYING 'DEVIL #1 By Ross, Casey, Salazar and Fajardo! DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT08 4007
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109712.html More exciting comics featuring the greatest heroes of the ages from Alex Ross, Dynamite and Project SUPERPOWERS! Joining series mastermind Alex Ross for the debut of The Death Defying 'Devil with writer Joe Casey and Dynamite exclusive artist Edgar Salazar! Spinning out of the events from Project SUPERPOWERS Chapter One and bridging the gap before the debut of Project SUPERPOWERS Chapter Two, the mysterious 'Devil is put on the case to track down the terrorist organization known as "The Claw". Travelling with the equally mysterious Justine, The 'Devil is also shadowed by a new hero that very well may hold the answers to the 'Devil's strange existence, and new clues to the nature of the Urn which imprisoned all of our heroes! Featuring two incredible main covers (50/50 ratio), one by Ross and the other by John Cassaday, also look for chase covers by John Romita Sr. and inked by Alex Ross (approx. 1-in-12) and Edgar Salazar (approx. 1-in-15)! All covers will be printed on high-end card stock paper (similar to Marvel's Civil War and Secret Invasion)! ARMY OF DARKNESS #15 By Raicht, Kuhoric, Cohn and Nunes! DIAMOND ORDER CODE: AUG083951
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130104458.html While Ash attempts to deal with the changes and situations from our previous two issues - after the life-changing events of issue #13 - our reluctant hero begins to forge a new path.... But will he trip and fall before taking the first step? NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS #3 By Jerwa, Lau and Fajardo! DIAMOND ORDER CODE: SEP08 3935
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108753.html Featuring 32 pages of story and art (in a 40-page comic) depicting Dynamite's first all-new cast of Galactica characters! Written by Brandon Jerwa, with art by Jonathan Lau and covers by Dennis (Legion of Super-heroes) Calero, Ghosts #3 continues the all-new story of a previously untold group of humans desperate to survive the devastation brought on by the return of the Cylons! THE LONE RANGER #16 By Matthews, Cariello, Pinto and Cassaday! DIAMOND ORDER CODE: OCT08 4046
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109897.html Dynamite, Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello and cover artist John Cassaday are proud to present a special epilogue to the "Scorched Earth" storyline with this issue, titled "Ostinato"! MAN WITH NO NAME: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLIER #6 By Gage, Diaz and Lucas! DIAMOND ORDER CODE: AUG083950
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130104441.html
Our opening story arc concludes as writer Christos Gage and artist Wellington Dias (and don't forget those incredible painted covers by Richard Isanove) - will Blondie and Ramirez end up going out in a blaze of glory like Butch and Sundance? Find out in this thrilling conclusion of "saints and Sinners"! RED SONJA VOL. 5: WORLD ON FIRE
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C1933305827.html
Diamond Order Code: JUL08 3879 Month in and month out, readers are captivated with the adventures of the beautiful Red Sonja and her cast of allies and villains! Now, writer Michael Avon Oeming sets the stage for the next exciting series of events as Sonja bring the battle back to Hyboria to face the growing power of Kulan Gath!
New allies are revealed, old allies lost and villains abound as Sonja battles her way back and faces a "World on Fire"! Oeming is joined again by Homs (while artist Mel Rubi works on the Spider-Man/Red Sonja cross-over), co-writer Brian Reed and a series of incredible cover artists! Featuring issues 25-29 of the Red Sonja series, along with a complete cover gallery! PAINKILLER JANE VS. TERMINATOR VOL. 1 TPB
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Diamond Order Code: JUL08 3878 The most unexpected cross-over beings here! Painkiller Jane meets the world of the Terminators! Dynamite's fist inter-company cross-over begins here!
Jane has faced some bad-@$$es before but never one like this as she takes on Cyberdyne's finest! Now, she comes in between a female T-800 Terminator and its prime directive, but will Jane's enhancements be able to keep her alive long enough to see her own future? Features Painkiller Jane issues 4 and 5, and Terminator issues 6 and 7! Also includes a complete cover gallery by Alecia Rodriguez and Nigel Raynor! BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO VOLUME ONE TPB
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Diamond Order Code: JUN08 3822 Following directly from the 2007 Dynamite Free Comic Book Day Comic - read by over 100,000 fans on Free Comic Book Day - comes the all-new Battlestar Galactica series - Season Zero is here!
Writer Brandon (NBSG: Zarek) Jerwa is joined series artist Jackson Herbert for this all new series which tells the untold tale of the crew of the Battlestar Galactica! Set approximately two years before the SCI FI mini-series which relaunched Battlestar Galactica to such acclaim, the 7-issues collected here (including #0) follows Commander Adama and crew as they take on their first mission on board the Galactica. Everything in that time frame is explored, including the menace and return of the Cylons as events hurtle towards the Apocalypse! Also includes a complete cover gallery! COMING SOON! THE DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112323.html BLACK TERROR #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108456.html ARMY OF DARKNESS #16
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108746.html ZORRO #9
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108548.html TERMINATOR: REVOLUTION #1
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109774.html JUNGLE GIRL: SEASON TWO #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109835.html THE BOYS #26
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112378.html BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES #3
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109866.html ASK DYNAMITE: Each week, or as available, we'll pull a letter and answer it here and in our companion podcast, send all letters to: letters@dynamiteentertainment.com) and mark them "ok to print"! MARK WRITES: "What's the Deal with Project Super Powers 1/2? I was going to buy the Hardcover to Project Super Powers but now there is a bit not collected in it. Now I will most likely just wait for a Definitive collection like your company is doing with "The Boys" When I buy a book I like everything under one roof." Couple of things here Mark, one is that when we put the Superpowers Hardcover together, the ½ wasn't even done, so it was never going to be included. It also juts hit the stands, so we couldn't delay the Hardcover for it, and lastly, it's not a part of chapter One so much as it's a stand-alone and will most likely be collected in the near future with the Chapter two material (i.e. the next series!). And finally, there may well never be a "definitive" style hardcover of Superpowers, the currently available Hardcover is the collection of record for the foreseeable future. DYNAMITE IN THE NEWS: THE BOYS #25 (WizardUniverse): "Despite all the tongue-in-cheek satire and over-the-top humor, there's still some dirty dealings going on with the Boys' investigation into Vought-American, making The Boys a fanboy mish-mash of humor and black ops action that'll satisfy readers' appetites for both elements." JUNGLE GIRL SEASON 2 #2 (WizardUniverse): "If you're looking for some cheesy good fun overflowing with giant beasties and plenty of T&A, let Jungle Girl lead your safari." PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #1/2 (WizardUniverse) "There's a lot more going on inside Project Superpowers than just a Golden Age revival; kudos to Krueger, Ross and Paul for adding substance to go with the flashy comeback." THE NIGHT WITCHES (ComicBookResources): "The Night Witches is a high-quality war comic, and, without a doubt, I'm looking forward to other "Battlefields" installments from Garth Ennis and company." To find a comics shop near you, visit: http://csls.diamondcomics.com/ or call 1-888-COMIC BOOK!
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________________________________________________ Dynamite In-Store: 11/24/2008
Dynamite | Monday, November 24, 2008 | Comment on this Blog
DEAR DYNAMITE FAN, For all of our friends and fans in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! For all those outside the United States, Happy Thursday (and Friday!)! Year after year, we remain thankful to all of our supporters and like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you. So, thank YOU! Let the Holidays officially begin (and THE PROJECT SUPERPOWERS CHAPTER ONE HARDCOVER – in stores on December 3rd - makes a great gift!)! IN-STORES THIS WEEK - 11/26/2008 BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES #2 By Ennis, Braun and Avina!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108524.html DIAMOND ORDER CODE: SEP08 3912
The task of the Women's Night Bomber Regiment becomes positively lethal, as Anna and Zoya try new tactics- but help is at hand from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Kurt and his comrades come face to face with the full horror of war on the Russian Front, in part two of the three-part "The Night Witches". MAN WITH NO NAME: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLIER #5 By Gage and Dias!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C25130103512.html DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JUL08 3885
Our opening adventure of all new "Blondie" stories continues by writer Christos Gage, and artist Wellington Dias!
Under the painted cover by Richard Isanove Blondie is tortured, but refuses to reveal where the money is so, the Confederates try a different tactic: torturing Father Ramirez. But Ramirez proves to be a whole lot tougher than the rebs were counting on, he is Tuco's brother after all... COMING SOON! THE BOYS #25
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109859.html XENA VS. ARMY OF DARKNESS: WHAT, AGAIN? #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108739.html THE DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112323.html BLACK TERROR #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108456.html ARMY OF DARKNESS #15
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130104458.html JUNGLE GIRL: SEASON TWO #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109835.html ASK DYNAMITE: Each week, or as available, we'll pull a letter and answer it here and in our companion podcast, send all letters to: letters@dynamiteentertainment.com) and mark them "ok to print"! DAVID WRITES: I recently purchased Jungle Girl Issue 0 at my local Comic Shop, Tomorrow is Yesterday in Loves Park, IL. Up until then, I had never heard of your company, sadly. Since reading Jungle Girl, I have become a fan and I hope this company does extremely well. I've checked out some of the other characters and they all raise an interest. You'll be hearing from me more, with more praise! Just now picking up Jungle Girl Season One? Better late than never (and I guess your local Retailer cannily held back a few copies to let back into the wild for the release of Season Two!), that's for sure and welcome aboard! DYNAMITE IN THE NEWS: AMERICAN FLAGG! (BestShots@Newsarama.com): "American Flagg! is a tremendous book, a tour de force, if you will. It's got great art, a smart (and smart-ass) story, gripping action, and liberal bed-hopping – what more can you ask for in a comic?" RED SONJA #39 (WizardUniverse.com): "If you're looking for some barbarically good escapist fun, take a hack at Red Sonja-especially now that she's back in her signature outfit." AVENGERS/INVADERS #6 (ComicsBulletin.com): "When I saw Ross and Krueger's name attached to the Avengers/Invaders project, I suspected it wouldn't be the same old team-up or slugfest, and so far those suspicions have been proven correct. Combining forces with Sadowski and Berkenkotter, they have treated the book as a critique on modern day shock tactics while still hammering out a strong story that addresses the concept of superiority." PROJECT SUPERPOWERS (Philly.com): "While some say "Project Superpowers" is now "Watchmen," Comics Guy feels that is a good thing. Many people have tried to copy that work and, in the process, have squeezed a lot of the heroism out of characters and fun out of stories. Mythology has been increasingly replaced by gritty realism. Hopefully, "Project Superpowers" will help the pendulum swing back. It is a fun, entertaining and intelligent read with interesting and colorful heroes. In short, it reminds us what superhero comics can be when created with joy and passion. Hopefully, more books will follow its lead." BLACK TERROR #1 (Philly.com): "By the end of the first issue, Black Terror makes it clear he is going to cut out as much of the poison as he can by bringing an end to the rule of a President he despises and regards as a tyrant. To do that while channeling his anger and not acting like those he hates will be a balancing act that will play out during the series, along with someone who can commit questionable acts yet still come across as an unquestionable hero. This title bodes well for Dynamite's attempts to create a slew of spinoffs starring the "Project Superpowers" characters. Because one thing that cannot be questioned is the company has a winner on its hands. To find a comics shop near you, visit: http://csls.diamondcomics.com/ or call 1-888-COMIC BOOK!
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________________________________________________ Dynamite In-Store: 11/17/2008
Dynamite | Monday, November 17, 2008 | Comment on this Blog
DEAR DYNAMITE FAN, We're back for another exciting week and staring down the barrel of the Holiday Season and what better time to think about Holiday gifts! As this reaches you, production samples of our two big holiday releases: PROJECT SUPERPOWERS HARDCOVER and THE BOYS DEFINITVE EDITION are in and they look great! Having them in hand means they're days away from the store shelves, so reserve yours with your local retailer if you haven't already! IN-STORES THIS WEEK - 11/19/2008 SAVAGE TALES #10 By Various!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C72513010439.html DIAMOND ORDER CODE: AUG083946 - * Valaka Part 2 by Murray and Antonio
- * The Choice of Hercules By Murray and Neves!
- * Sonja Part 1 by Mike Lieb and Bernard
- * Atlantis Part 3 by Moore, Reppion and Marcos
Dynamite continues to present the most the most savage stories that comic creators have ever told! Each issue of the bi-monthly Savage Tales will feature a rotating cast of characters and creators featuring the savage and brutal worlds of Red Sonja and more! This month we kick off a brand-new red Sonya two-parter by Mike Lieb and Diego Bernard! Also, look for the continuing stories of Valaka (Part 2) by Doug Murray and Lui Antonio and the finale of the second arc in the Dynamite saga of Atlantis by Leah Moore, John Reppion and Pablo Marcos! BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS #2 By Jerwa and Lau!
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130104403.html DIAMOND ORDER CODE: AUG083952 Featuring 32 pages of story and art (in a 40 pages comic) depicting Dynamite's first all-new cast of Galactica characters! Written by Brandon Jerwa, with art by Jonathan Lau and covers by Dennis (Legion of Super-heroes) Calero! Ghosts #2 continues as the Ghost Squadron, a black-ops Viper team that calls the Pegasus home and the freelance salvage team from the Orion's Pride come to grips with the new realities of their situation, and a Cylon dominate galaxy! COMING SOON! THE MAN WITH NO NAME #5
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C25130103512.html XENA VS. ARMY OF DARKNESS: WHAT, AGAIN? #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130108739.html THE DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130112323.html JUNGLE GIRL: SEASON TWO #2
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130109835.html RED SONJA #39
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C725130104434.html ASK DYNAMITE: Each week, or as available, we'll pull a letter and answer it here and in our companion podcast, send all letters to: letters@dynamiteentertainment.com) and mark them "ok to print"! MARK WRITES:
I'm just about to depart for out of province travel but I simply had to drop you a quick word... Thank You!!!!! It's been very busy this past month and as soon as I get back, I'm going to put together an e-mail worthy of your efforts. I'm absolutely amazed/pleased and in awe of your "tribute" to my Father. The likeness of "Sheriff LORD" to my Father is uncanny...my six year old daughter looked for about two seconds before identifying the character as "Grampie"!! Words cannot express my gratitude for your initiative (but as soon as I get back I'll take a good run at it)!! Again, thank you!! You may recall a previous letter from Mark about his father, who passed before he could see the results of our efforts in print... but we're especially pleased that the reaction to his late father's inclusion in our most recent story arc went over so well... DYNAMITE IN THE NEWS: BROTHERS IN ARMS #4 (ComicsBulletin): "Brothers in Arms has been one of the best World War II comic books I've read in a while. It has the type of authentic action seen in newsreel footage and Hollywood blockbusters such as Saving Private Ryan. But just like modern World War II films and video games, Brothers in Arms brings an edge highlighting the horror and reality of war. But what Brothers in Arms also does very well is something that I think Steven Spielberg has pulled off successfully with Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers. Writer Mikey Neumann brings believable and realistic characters to the Brothers in Arms franchise and also brings a deep personal story to each character. In the four issues of this series, the character exploration and its use in the direction of the story has been masterful. 5 (out of 5) Bullets." BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES #1 (SecretIdentityPodcast): "There is a resurgence in war comics and Dynamite has another winner on their hands with Battlefields. Writer Garth Ennis proves he's the heir parent to DC legend Rob Kanigher with yet another brilliant work. He takes on the subject of Russian Women pilots with a voice like he was there. Artist Russ Braun has a style that's heroic when it needs to be, gritty when it calls for it and desperate when the time is right. 5 out of 5." BLACK TERROR #1 (ComicsBulletin): "Black Terror is another feather in the cap of the Ross/Krueger team. With Mike Lily contributing artwork attentive to anatomy and dynamic motion and Vinicius Andrade's evocative colors, the beginning of a new super-hero renaissance may be imminent. 5 (out of 5) Bullets." BLACK TERROR #1 (WizardUniverse.com): " Krueger and Ross' characterization of the Terror reads spot on—we dig the hybrid pirate-patriot thing he's got going on, as well as his singled-minded, nearly obsessive pursuit of his former partner—while Lilly's solid interiors keep the timeless but modern feel of the revived Golden Age heroes in full force."
THE LONE RANGER #15 (ComicsBulletin): "As I read, I was just waiting for the moment. I was waiting for the moment that would leave the sour taste and make my face fall. The moment never came, and when Tonto makes a joke in the epilogue that's followed by the Ranger's grin -- perfectly rendered by Cariello, I realized that I was seeing optimism being portrayed in a comic book. I'm amazed. 5 (out of 5) Bullets." THE LONE RANGER #15 (WizardUniverse.com): "if you're not reading Lone Ranger, you should be horse-whipped (figuratively speaking, cuz that would hurt an awful lot)." Getting Inside Kurgan's Head - Talking to Brandon Jerwa
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/110814-Kurgan.html To find a comics shop near you, visit: http://csls.diamondcomics.com/ or call 1-888-COMIC BOOK!
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