DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT announced today that the initial print runs for Red Sonja #16 and New Battlestar Galactica #3 ongoing comic book series have sold out at the distributor level (Diamond Comic Distributors), and that limited edition variants for both titles are scheduled to fill standing orders. The limited edition cover for Red Sonja #16 with feature brandon new art by Jim Balent, and the limited edition cover for New Battlestar Galactica #3 will feature art by Pat Lee with a variant color on the background.
While still receiving heavy orders and reorders for both titles, Dynamite created these limited edition variants in anticipation of selling out. Diamond made retailers aware of these limited edition variants in last week’s Previews Update, and response has been overwhelming. Dynamite anticipates selling out of the limited edition variants, as well, and suggests retailers adjust their orders or upcoming issues of both titles.
Part of the world-shattering Return of Kulan Gath story arc, Red Sonja #16 sold out prior to shipping. The issue is a continuation of the controversial events in last month’s Red Sonja #15. The limited edition variant cover Red Sonja #16 for features the brand new artwork by Jim Balant, in homage to Frank Thorne. The limited edition variant is available for reorder: RED SONJA# 16 (SEP068141E).
LIMITED EDITION VARIANT RED SONJA #16 (SEP068141E) BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING, ART BY MEL RUBI WITH STEPHEN SADOWSKI; COVERS JIM BALANT.
THE RETURN OF KULAN GATH PART 5: A CLASH of RED! The ultimate Red Sonja story continues by the all-star team of Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Brian Buchellato and Stephen Sadowski! This issue: Red Sonja, Osin and Suumarro are joined by Blyke – former bard of Suumaro’s father — King Quillo — and a host of ice men as the journey into the frozen wastes to recruit the aid of the old gods. Meanwhile, Gath continues to push the boundaries of his prison as he seeks to escape his chains and take over the very world! All this plus more glimpses into Sonja’s past by artist Stephen Sadowski!
LIMITED EDITION VARIANT BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #3 (SEP068140E): WRITTEN BY GREG PAK; ART BY NIGEL RAYNOR, COVER BY PAT LEE
The best-selling comic book series from Dynamite continues as this month unleashes New Battlestar Galactica #3 by writer Greg Pak and artist Nigel Raynor. Faced with a deadly Cylon Baseship, Commander Adama and the crew of the Battlestar Galactica face their most desperate hour. As desperate times call for equally desperate measures, Adama takes up a role long left in his past on a mission with Starbuck and Zak to battle the Cylons face-to-face!
Due to the overwhelming demand and strong praise in the form of reviews and comments from fans both new and old, Dynamite requests specialty retailers review and adjust their orders for Red Sonja #18 and New Battlestar Galactica #6 which are still available for advance re-order; as well as the upcoming Red Sonja #19 and New Battlestar Galactica # 7 which are available for initial orders.
