Dynamite Entertainment comics for August 2009

Dynamite Entertainment sent Major Spoilers the cover images and soliciation information for titles arriving in August 2009.

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: MEET THE BAD GUYS #1 (of 4)
Written by ALEX ROSS & JOE CASEY
Art by CHASEN GRIESHOP
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Black, White and Blood Red retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
Negative art retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
32 pages FC
$2.99

A special series – spotlighting the “bad guys” and “bad girls” of Project Superpowers – plotted by Alex Ross and scripted by Joe Casey debut here as Dynamite invites you to “Meet the Bad Guys!”

As the heroes return, the villains rise and this debut issue – illustrated by the next Dynamite up-and-coming artistic sensation Chasen Grieshop – features the Green Lama and the debut of Blood Lust! What’s this powerful new villain’s connection to the Green Lama? Find out in this special first issue!

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS CHAPTER TWO #2
Written by ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER
Art by EDGAR SALAZAR (main story) & DOUG KLAUBA (painted ‘Devil origin story)
Main Cover by ALEX ROSS
Chase cover by JOHN CASSADAY (1-in-5) & STEPHEN SEGOVIA (1-in-12)
32 pages FC
$2.99

The Superpowers battle one of their own in the continuing adventures of Dynamite’s powerful superhero odyssey! Overseen by Alex Ross and written by Jim Krueger, artist Edgar Salazar continues to sizzle and issue #2 also features the painted – by Doug Klauba – origin sequence (2 BIG pages) of Boy King and his Giant!

ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH SAVES OBAMA #1 (of 4)
Written by ELLIOT SERRANO
Art by ARIEL PADILLA
Main cover by TODD NAUK
Variant cover by TO BE ANNOUNCED
B/W sketch art retailer incentive cover by TODD NAUK
Negative art retailer incentive cover by TODD NAUK
Foil cover by TODD NAUK
32 pages FC
$3.50

He’s faced them all, but Ashley J. Williams is about to face the greatest horror of his entire deadite-kickin’ career – a comic book convention! But this ain’t any ol’ comic book convention, this one features a special appearance from the President of the United States of America – Barack Obama! How do things go from there when Ash and Obama are in the same place at the same time? And did we happen to mention that the Necronomicon is there doing the thing it does best – turning ordinary humans into the demon possessed undead!

This special Army of Darkness mini-series event is written by Elliott (Army of Darkness/Xena) Serrano, illustrated by Ariel Padilla and features covers by Todd (Amazing Spider-Man) Nauck and a special to be announced artist!

RED SONJA PRESENTS: THULSA DOOM #1
Written by ARVID NELSON
Art by LUI ANTONIO
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Virgin art retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
Negative art incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
Rare spot color cover by ALEX ROSS
32 pages FC
$3.50

From the pages of writer Robert E. Howard comes the debut of Dynamite’s Thulsa Doom!

Written by Kull writer Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Lui (Red Sonja) Antonio, the opening story arc also features cover artist Alex Ross! Featuring the origins of the ultimate anti-hero, Thulsa Doom #1 opens after the destruction of Atlantis, when the world was in chaos and Thulsa sought his own path to ultimate power!

THE BOYS #33
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA
Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON
32 pages FC
$2.99

With the rest of The Boys out of the picture, the surviving members of Payback find themselves at an advantage of four to one- unfortunately for them, the one is Butcher. As the carnage unfolds, Vought struggle with ongoing internal divisions, Hughie calls in reinforcements, and Annie finds herself up against the Seven’s biggest guns- but an unexpected ally may yet save her honor…

THE BOYS: HEROGASM #4 (of 6)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by JOHN McCREA
Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON
32 pages FC
$2.99

The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson!

The fun and games go on hold as The Boys’ true mission is revealed, and secrets are spilled regarding the worst day in recent American history. As Vought-American’s true agenda is revealed, the corporation makes plans to take things to the next level- and the Homelander hints at a certain scheme of his own…

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY #2
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Art by ESTEVE POLLS
Cover by DENNIS CALERO (75%)
Variant cover by SERGIO CARIELLO (25%)
32 pages FC
$3.50

From the classic movie, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly! The Man with No Name rides again, this time under the veteran hand of writer Chuck (G.I.Joe) Dixon in a brand-new Dynamite series!

After delivering his bounty last issue, the Man is on a new trail, one the leads to a $5000 bounty for Miles Devereaux, a thief of epic proportions….

BUCK ROGERS #3
Written by SCOTT BEATTY
Art and variant cover by Carlos RAFAEL (25%)
Main Cover by JOHN CASSADAY (75%)
32 pages FC
$3.50

Get on board with Buck Rogers, writer Scott Beatty and artist Carlos Rafael! And let’s not forget about those awesome John Cassaday covers! Issue #3 continues the exciting opening arc as Buck finds out more about his new home in the 25th Century and continues to long for the past he left behind

“This is sort of the makeover that Battlestar Galactica got, but in comic book form.“ – ComicsWaitingRoom:

SHERLOCK HOLMES #4 (of 5)
Written by LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION
Art by AARON CAMPBELL
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
32 pages FC
$3.50

The penultimate issue in Dynamite’s acclaimed Sherlock Holmes comic book event! After Watson appeals to Mycroft Holmes and Sherlock himself arrives at the scene end of last issue, can the world’s greatest detective unravel his greatest mystery?

RED SONJA #49
Written by BRIAN REED
Art by WALTER GEOVANI
Main cover by MEL RUBI (50%)
Variant covers by ADRIANO BATISTA (25%) & FABIANO NEVES (25%)
32 pages FC
$2.99

This is it as writer Brian Reed sends off his Red Sonja in style and Dynamite plans a momentous event to occur in Red Sonja #50 as the welcome writer Joshua Ortega and the return of artist Mel Rubi in the thrilling “Queen Sonja” event! Be there!

THE COMPLETE DRACULA #4
Story by BRAM STOKER
Adapted by LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION
Art by COLTON WORLEY
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
40 pages FC
$4.99

Welcome to issue four of the complete Dracula, last issue we saw Lucy eat most of London, without anyone being much the wiser, and we saw Dracula roaming about menacingly too. This issue, the characters get in on the action, and realize some of the things that have been going on. The star of this issue is Mina though, she’s kind of the star of the whole series, but this issue she proves totally indispensible. Thank goodness the other characters know that and keep her safe…oh….wait…

ZORRO #15
Written by MATT WAGNER
Art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Main cover by MATT WAGNER
Variant cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Rare retailer incentive cover by MATT WAGNER
32 pages FC
$3.50

Artist Francesco Francavilla returns to the pages of Zorro! Under the skillful hand of Eisner nominated writer and cover artist Matt Wagner, Dynamite’s Zorro series continues with issue #15 and the beginning of our third story arc. This time, El Zorro faces a band of merciless pirates and the line continues to blur between the masked avenger and his alter-ego Diego! Covers by Matt Wagner and Francesco Francavilla!

COLLECTIONS:

THE BOYS VOL. 1: THE NAME OF THE GAME LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by DARICK ROBERTSON
Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON
224 page hardcover
$24.99
NOTE: ADVANCED SOLICIT FOR NOVEMBER 2009

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT is proud to welcome Gath Ennis and Darick Robertson’s The Boys as they present a special anniversary hardcover collected edition of the comic book series everyone is talking about! This special edition hardcover is limited to initial orders only!

Collecting the first 6 issues of the controversial new series from PREACHER writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN)! Don’t miss this dark, twisted look at SUPERPOWERS, super – people, and the men and women who make sure the world’s “heroes” never go too far. Also features an introduction from writer, actor and producer Simon Pegg, the creator and star of Shaun of the Dead, Spaced and Hot Fuzz, and over 50 pages of never-before-printed bonus materials! Recommended for Mature Readers.

GARTH ENNIS’ THE COMPLETE BATTLEFIELDS VOL. 1 HARDCOVER
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by RUSS BRAUN, PETER SNEJBJERG & CARLOS EZQUERRA
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
200+ page hardcover
$29.99
NOTE: ADVANCED SOLICIT FOR OCTOBER 2009

All three acclaimed Ennis Battlefields books in one massive hardcover collected edition!
THE NIGHT WITCHES By Garth Ennis, Russ Braun and Tony Avina
DEAR BILLY By Garth Ennis, Peter Snejbjerg and Rob Steen and
THE TANKIES #1 By Garth Ennis, Carlos Ezquerra and Tony Avina!

This massive 200 plus Page Hardcover Edition also features bonus materials such as sketches and commentary from Ennis along with a complete cover gallery by series cover artists John Cassaday and Garry Leach! Recommended for Mature Readers.

NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COMPLETE OMNIBUS V.1 TRADE PAPERBACK
Main story written by GREG PAK
Main story art by NIGEL RAYNOR
Pegasus written by BRANDON JERWA
Pegasus art by JONATHAN LAU
Photo cover
376 page trade paperback
$24.99

The complete Greg Pak run of Dynamite’s New Battlestar Galactica series (issues 0-12) is collected here in one massive omnibus edition! Best of all, as a bonus to our fans – the special “Pegasus” one-shot is also featured in this massive softcover collection featuring a story by Brandon Jerwa and Jonathan Lau!

This massive 376 page softcover edition also features a complete cover gallery by series cover artists and industry super-stars like Billy Tan, Michael Turner, Nigel Raynor, Stjepan Sejic and more!

TERMINATOR REVOLUTION TRADE PAPERBACK
Written by SIMON FURMAN
Art by LUI ANTONIO
Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
120 page trade paperback
$19.99

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, “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!

BORDERLINE VOL. 3 TRADE PAPERBACK
Written by CARLOS TRILLO
Art by EDUARDO RISSO
Cover by EDUARDO RISSO
160 page trade paperback
$19.99

Borderline, originally published in Italy, is a 600-page epic created by Risso and Trillo with whom the artist has previously worked on a slate of other projects. This powerful piece of graphic fiction has never before been available in the United States in English. Now Borderline – described by Harvey and Eisner Award winning creator Risso as a sci-fi post-apocalyptic story that openly shows the miseries and kindness of Humankind – is available in English for the first time from DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

Volume 3 weighs in at an impressive 160 pages filled with Risso’s gorgeous artwork and Trillo’s fantastic ideas – This is a must-have for every fan of comics and art!

Still Available: Borderline Volume 1 and Borderline Volume 2 trade paperbacks!

DYNAMITE DIRECT:

ZORRO 90TH ANNIVERSARY STATUE
Based on an original sketch by Zorro writer & cover artist, Matt Wagner!
Approx. 9”H x 7”W
Standard Edition – $189.99

Writer, art director and cover artist extraordinaire, Matt Wagner now turns his talents to an exciting new project with Dynamite Entertainment’s Zorro 90th Anniversary Statue.  Based on Wagner’s commanding original turnaround art drawn specifically for this project, Dynamite commissioned sculptors Tom & Joy Snyder to bring Wagner’s vision of strength to 3-D “life” in a stunning, full-color statue.

Appearing about to  carve his “Z” into Sergeant Gonzales the piece measures 9” high on a beautifully enhanced cobblestone base 16″ long by 7″ wide, this breathtaking statue captures all of Wagner’s clarity, attention to detail, and understanding of 3-Dimensional composition.

Dynamite proudly presents the return of yet another legend as we unveil the all-new Zorro 90th Anniversary Statue!

ALSO AVAILABLE: Limited Artist Proof Edition with a certificate of authenticity signed by Matt Wagner – $299.99

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