Dynamite Entertainment has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles arriving in stores this week. Take the jump for a look at Garth Ennis’ Battlefields: Dear Billy #3, Battlestar Galactica: The Cylon War #3, The Death Defying ‘Devil #4, and Zorro Volume 1 Hardcover.
GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS: DEAR BILLY #3
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JAN09 4128
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller/Inker: Peter Snjeberg
Covers: John Cassaday
Colorist: Rob Steen
Genre: HISTORICAL, WAR, ADVENTURE
Rating: MATURE
Carrie’s quest for revenge finally takes her over the edge, though with the end of the war in sight it seems doubtful that anyone will notice our heroine’s private struggle. Then news comes that shakes the world to its core- and Carrie and Billy are swept up in the tide of history, propelled towards a catastrophe that no one could ever have foreseen.
Be sure to check out the Major Spoilers Advanced Review of this issue, here.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE CYLON WAR #3 (OF 4)
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JAN09 4130
Writer: Joshua (Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer) Ortega, Eric (Halo) Nylund
Penciller/Inker: Nigel Raynor
Covers: Stephen (Wolverine) Segovia (75%), Nigel Raynor (25%)
Colorist: Adriano Lucas
Genre: SCIENCE FICTION
Rating: TEEN+
Before the time of mankind’s exodus from the twelve colonies (as told in the current award winning Battlestar Galactica series on SCI FI) and the returned menace of the Cylons, a war was fought between man and machine. A story that has never before been told, until now….
Now, DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT are proud to present the CYLON WAR mini-series event, from writers Joshua (Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer) Ortega and Eric (Halo) Nylund, Galactica veteran artist Nigel Raynor and cover artists Stephen (Wolverine) Segovia (75%) and Nigel Raynor (25%)
Fully authorized by Sci Fi and the show producers, the world of Galactica and the first “apocalypse” with the Cylons is explored here as only Dynamite can!
THE DEATH DEFYING ‘DEVIL #4
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JAN09 4123
Writer: Joe Casey
Penciller/Inker: Edgar Salazar
Covers: Alex Ross (50%), John Cassaday (50%), Edgar Salazar (1-in-12)
Colorist: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Genre: SUPERHERO
Rating: TEEN+
The first four issue story arc of the Death Defying ‘Devil comes to a senses-shattering conclusion! We’ve met Silver Streak and The Ghost, followed the mystery of the Dragon and seen flashbacks to ‘Devil’s battles with the Claw and now, it all comes to a close! The final pages of this issue will shake the very foundations of the PROJECT SUPERPOWERS Universe! You are warned! Written by Joe Casey, illustrated by Edgar Salazar and overseen by Alex Ross – who also provides the incredible main cover!
ZORRO VOL. 1 HARDCOVER
YEAR ONE: TRAIL OF THE FOX (Mass Market Cover)
Writer: Matt Wagner
Penciller: Francesco Francavilla
Cover Matt Wagner (Direct), Mike Mayhew (Mass)
Colorist: Adriano Lucas
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: Teen +
Pages: 208
Inspired by, and dedicated to, the works of Zorro creator Johnston McCulley and visionary author Isabel Allende, legendary writer Matt Wagner brings the thrilling tale of Zorro to life as never before!
Along with artist Francesco Francavilla, Wagner crafts the year one origin of Zorro, his alter ego Diego de la Vega, and the events that led to the formation of the legendary “El Zorro” who fought tyranny and injustice wherever it was to be found!
This collection reprints issues one through eight of the Dynamite series along with a complete cover gallery featuring the work of Matt Wagner, John Cassaday, Mike Mayhew and Ryan Sook!
