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04/08/16 @ 1:32 pm EST
The popularity of video games has reached an all-time high, with modern releases boasting production budgets bigger than most Hollywood films, and grossing far beyond even the biggest box office smash! Now, Dynamite Entertainment returns to the roots of gaming with The Art of Atari!
From the arcade to the living room, Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of now classic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. The Art of Atari is the first official collection of original artwork created for arcades, home video systems, and computers, commissioned to enhance the Atari experience and further entice children and adults to embrace and enjoy the new era of electronic entertainment. Sourced from private collections and museums worldwide, this book spans over 40 years of the company's unique illustrations used in packaging, advertisements, catalogs, and more.
The Art of Atari represents the most comprehensive retrospective to date, clocking in at over 350 pages, and collecting production and concept artwork, photos, and marketing materials. Fans can glean exclusive insight from key people involved in Atari's rich history, with behind-the-scenes details on how the most iconic games in early video game history were conceived, illustrated, and developed!
The Art of Atari features an exclusive foreword by New York Times bestseller Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One, soon to be a motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. Whether you're a fan, collector, or new to the world of Atari, this book offers the most complete collection of artwork ever produced!
"Atari is remembered as the pioneer of video games -- creating fun, innovative classics like Missile Command, Asteroids, Centipede, and more. But the company was much more than that," says Tim Lapetino, co-author and Executive Director of the Museum of Video Game Art. "Atari's creative culture set the standard for Silicon Valley startups, while its art and design-driven approach yielded an amazing body of work in illustration, graphic design, and industrial design."
"Atari spearheaded a transformation of an entire generation's consciousness," says pop-culture consultant, Robert V. Conte. "As comic books changed the face of American entertainment in the 1930s and 1940s, video games did something more in the 1970s and 1980s. Starting with Pong, the company changed our world forever."
"This book collaboration with a recognized giant in the publishing industry is important because it showcases the quality and appeal of our brand and our intellectual property rights worldwide," says Todd Shallbetter, COO of Atari. "We are excited for this book of our rich, iconic history to be added to the collection of our many devoted fans, both new and existing."
"In the last few years, we have seen video game art books top the New York Times and Amazon bestseller lists" says Dynamite CEO/Publisher, Nick Barrucci. "We have been granted the chance to publish the most essential book yet, highlighting the video game publisher that started it all: Atari! Like everyone, I have fond memories of not only the games themselves, but the incredible art on the cartridges. This is truly a historic moment for Dynamite, as we get to share the history behind one of the most iconic brands in the world!"
"This is a project that I personally have invested a lot of time in, so it's been really gratifying to see it start to come together. The team creating the book is really doing an outstanding job in terms of both content and design" says Rich Young, Dynamite Director of Business Development. "There are pieces of art I'd seen before that I'd forgotten about, but when I see them now in this book, I remember seeing them for the first time, and it brings up some fond memories of discovering these video games back in the day. The art they had created was very iconic and helped further spur your imagination on when actually playing the games."
Lapetino concludes, "The artwork of Atari inspired a generation and created a bridge from the simple on-screen graphics of those early games, to the imaginations of eager gamers. Atari's creative efforts became the template that an eventual multi-billion dollar industry would follow."
For updates, preview art, and details on upcoming editions, visit www.artofatari.com, and look for The Art of Atari when it arrives in a premium 9.625" x 11" hardcover format at fine retailers everywhere in October, with a retail price of $39.99!
     
11/19/18 @ 9:05 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment is excited to announce the next installment of the Battlestar Galactica saga as writer Michael Moreci (Roche Limit, Hoax Hunters) and artist Breno Tamura (Batgirl and the Birds of Prey) take the helm of in Twilight Command, coming this winter!
In the spirit of Rogue One—but all BSG—Battlestar Galactica: Twilight Command follows a group of men and women who’ve lost everything, who’ve compromised their souls and are in need of redemption—and they find it on New Caprica, in a one-way mission that will set the stage to free the human race from Cylon occupation. 
"I'm not kidding when I say that this is the exact story I've been wanting to tell since I watched Battlestar Galacticawhen it first aired. I always thought there were so many stories to tell on New Caprica, and being able to expand the Battlestar Galactica world with new characters--and old favorites--is so amazing,” said writer Michael Moreci. “Not only that, but this is a bit of a different kind of Battlestar Galactica story. I liken it to what Rogue One did for Star Wars; it maintained the spirit while creating something new.” “This series is a stellar addition to the Battlestar Galacticacanon,” said Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. “We've had the distinct pleasure of publishing Battlestar Galactica stories for over a decade and Twilight Command will no doubt be a fan favorite."
“As a huge Battlestar Galactica fan, this is the exact kind of story I'd want to see, and I'm thrilled to be telling it," added Moreci.
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Dynamite Entertainment today announced plans to launch a brand new ongoing Red Sonja series as Eisner-nominated author Mark Russell (The Flintstones) and artist Mirko Colak (Conan) deliver a savage story of metal and blood in 2019! In Red Sonja, Russell and Colak bring forth the tale of Tomyris, a world conqueror possessing a massive army and a fatal prophecy. A bastard sorceress craves revenge. And a fearsome red-haired warrior is made wartime ruler of a homeland set for decimation. No man knows the place of her birth, nor where she learned to wield a sword to shame many a male. They know only that she is called The She-Devil Of The Hyrkanian Steppes. That, and RED SONJA. "I’m a huge fan of ancient history because there’s no clear line where the history ends and legend begins, so in a way, all ancient history is a work of fantasy," stated author Mark Russell. "I really wanted to write a fantasy title that allowed me to work in some of the incredible stories and themes of ancient history, in particular, the story of Tomyris, the bad-ass Queen of the Steppes, and it’s hard to imagine a better character to tell that story than Red Sonja, the bad-ass Queen of Comics." 
"Mark Russell’s take on Sonja is steeped in greater-than-fiction history, with a humongous worldview. Sonja will be the focus, but what’s exciting is to see the lore and world-building that Mark’s infusing into this new ongoing, to create a fusion of modern storytelling while placing big classical elements front and center," added series editor Nate Cosby. "The rest of the creative team is in perfect harmony with the approach…artist Mirko Colak is drawing ... 11/06/18 @ 5:19 pm EST
This is the final update on the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter. Not only were we able to meet our goal, but we completely smashed the $12,000 stretch goal! Thank you to everyone who helped us get there through your passion for the Pathfinder game and statue art. The campaign ends tonight (Tuesday) at 10 P.M. You have just a few hours to sneak in and join the party. Or buff your reward tier to secure more of the campaign exclusives. Thanks to all of you blasting past that stretch goal, we will be bestowing a bonus digital copy of the Pathfinder: Goblins graphic novel to ALL backers, regardless of pledge level. This anthology series featured hilarious stories by Pathfinder legends James L. Sutter, F. Wesley Schneider & Erik Mona. As well as contributions from some of the most talented writers and artists in comics like Charles Soule, Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes, Adam Warren, Lee Moder, Carlos Gomez and more! We hope everyone is excited to receive their Seoni statue and all the other items. After working with Paizo for years on comics, this first ever hand-painted 12 inch tall resin statue is a great way to level up that partnership and give fans what they've been wanting. As a reminder, here are the sweet reward options exclusive to this campaign: Kickstarter exclusive Pathfinder t-shirt for $20 - the perfect add-on or introductory reward! Sandpoint: Light of the Lost Coast - the newest official campaign setting book, signed by author and creative director James Jacobs Digital or physical copies of the official Pathfinder graphic novels - over 1,600 pages of story! To support the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter, visit: PATHFINDER SEONI KICKSTARTER Thank you for supporting this campaign! 
11/05/18 @ 11:06 pm EST
Thanks to all the passionate fans like you, we were able to fully fund the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter! We can't wait to hear from you all when you get your statues, t-shirts and other goodies. However, the campaign isn't quite over yet. Those of you who have been watching and waiting should pledge now at any level to join the party before this campaign ends. In fact, we have even added a stretch goal! If we get to $12,000, backers at every level will get a bonus digital copy of the Pathfinder: Goblins graphic novel. This anthology series featured hilarious stories by Pathfinder legends James L. Sutter, F. Wesley Schneider & Erik Mona. As well as contributions from some of the most talented writers and artists in comics like Charles Soule, Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes, Adam Warren, Lee Moder, Carlos Gomez and more! Truly the cherry on top for anyone going for the Pathfinder Library tier. For those who have missed it, the centerpiece of this campaign is the intricately hand-painted 12 inch tall resin statue of the sorceress Seoni. The first ever Pathfinder statue. With two versions and an unpainted variant for the DIY and sculpting appreciators. With the great success of this one, be on the lookout for what we might do next. Alongside or separate from the statue, we are offering several other fun options: Kickstarter exclusive Pathfinder t-shirt for $20 - the perfect add-on or introductory reward! Sandpoint: Light of the Lost Coast - the newest official campaign setting book, signed by author and creative director James Jacobs Digital or physical copies of the official Pathfinder graphic novels - over 1,600 pages of story! The campaign ends Tuesday, November 6 at 10 P.M. EST. Don't miss it! To support the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter, visit: PATHFINDER ... 11/02/18 @ 6:35 pm EST
Dynamite and Paizo's Pathfinder Kickstarter campaign is ending very soon! Fans of the legendary roleplaying game and Dynamite's acclaimed fantasy comics set in its world owe it to themselves to check out all the available rewards. The campaign ends Tuesday, November 6 at 10 P.M. EST. Don't miss it! The star of the show is the 12 inch tall high quality resin Seoni statue. Fans have been asking for Pathfinder statues for years, and we're proud to make the first one ever. This is following our strong, years long partnership with Paizo on licensed Pathfinder comic books. Seoni has hand-painted colors and intricate details like her tattoos and "battle damage." The statue comes in two variations, with a third unpainted version exclusive to Kickstarter. Perfect for the statue super fan and aspiring painters! Alongside or separate from the statue, we are offering several other fun options: Sandpoint: Light of the Lost Coast - the newest official campaign setting book, signed by author and creative director James Jacobs Digital or physical copies of the official Pathfinder graphic novels - over 1,600 pages of story! Kickstarter exclusive Pathfinder t-shirt Pick whichever rewards you are interested in, building your own custom Pathfinder bundle. Whether it's one digital graphic novel or three statues plus everything else! To support the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter, visit: PATHFINDER SEONI KICKSTARTER Thank you for your continued support! 
10/30/18 @ 9:53 pm EST
Dynamite is partnering with Groupees to offer a curated selection of digital comics as well as physical goodies for great low prices to slip in your treat bag. Fans can choose from several tiers to fit their budget and desires – including FREE comics! The eight tiers range between free and $20 for digital comics, with savings up to 90% off! For fans who enjoy watching their shelves and stacks of books overflow, deluxe hardcover art books “The Art of Army of Darkness” and “The Art of Troma” are being offered. Cult horror film fans and tabletop gamers alike can check out the Reanimator Board Game – and upgrade it with the dual expansion pack at a steal. Each successive tier includes all the items from those before. The Groupees Fall Horror Bundle promotion can be found here - DYNAMITE FALL HORROR BUNDLE This unique bundle sale is only available for a limited time, so act now! Digital Tiers FREE Tier: Blood Brothers #1 Wolfcop #1
Twilight Zone/The Shadow #1
Preview of Mars Attacks #1
Preview of KISS Blood and Stardust #1 $5 Tier: Blood Brothers #2 – 4 L.A. Banks Vampire Huntress #1 – 4
Monster War #1 – 4
Twilight Zone/The Shadow #2 – 4
Vampirella (2016) #1 – 3 19 comics at $37.81 value  $10 Tier: Dark Shadows #1 – 12 Dean Koontz Frankenstein Storm Surge #1 – 6
Great Divide #1 – 6
Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson Hopcross Jilly #1 – 6
Vampirella (2016) #4 – 6 33 comics at $65.67 value $20 Tier: Army of Darkness/Xena: Forever and a Day #1 – 6
Complete Dracula #1 – 5
Dark Shadows #13 – 23
Grimm #6 – 12
Jim Butcher Dresden Files Ghoul Goblin #1 – 6
KISS ... 10/24/18 @ 3:04 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment and IDW Publishing announced today an epic crossover series from writer Scott Duvall (Narcopolis: Continuum) and artist Vincenzo Federici (Pathfinder: Spiral of Bones) where two cult classics clash for the first time with Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep!
In Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep, Ash embarks on a soul-searching road trip to Texas on a hunch that Elvis Presley may still be alive and kicking (and supposedly vanquished a mummy)! What follows is a series of universe-spanning events that involve an Elvis jumpsuit with special time-travel abilities, a trip to 70’s Vegas, plus the reveal of an evil new Book of the Dead, the Necronomicon Ho-Tep.
“Being a huge fan of the character of Ash, and by extension, actor Bruce Campbell, I was instantly drawn to the movie Bubba Ho-Tep, based on an original story by the great Joe R. Lansdale, and starring Campbell as Elvis. Immediately upon release, I added it to my DVD collection, and I would group it with Army of Darkness because it felt like a companion piece to it,” said author Scott Duvall. “Often viewing them in close succession, I knew the Ash and Elvis team-up would go together like peanut butter and banana. These two worlds already fit so well together in tone, it made it totally plausible that they could co-exist on the same plane. Wanting to see what it would be like if Ash and Elvis interact is a big part of what sparked this, and so I'm thrilled we'll get to finally see that in these pages. ”
Bubba Ho-Tep creator and author Joe R. Lansdale added, "Script and artist for the first issue of Army of Darkness vs Bubba Ho-tep are as delicious as a fried peanut ... 10/23/18 @ 6:11 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment announces a book tour with Lloyd Kaufman to celebrate the release of “The Art of Troma.” Lloyd will stop by Bookstr for a Facebook Live event and then at Barnes & Noble locations. Lloyd will show clips of classic Troma films, host a question & answer session and sign free of charge. Copies of the book will be available at the stores. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. Bookstr Facebook Live event
Click here to visit their page Friday, October 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble
189 The Grove Drive, Unit K-30
Los Angeles, CA, 90036 Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 7 p.m. Clackamas Town Center Barnes & Noble #2262
12000 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite 1176
Portland, OR, 97086 The visionary director is excited to stretch his legs and hit the road. To come face to face with the twisted fans of his perverse creations. "Toxic Avenger and I can’t wait to meet our fans at Barnes & Noble and to show the beautiful collectible Tromarrific book that Dynamite Comics created! Forget The Art of the Deal! Thanks to Dynamite you have The Art of Troma! I have been making movies for 50 years and this is the apex! The Troma Fans are the best," said the evil genius. The 256-page deluxe hardcover is written by New York Times bestselling author Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong, Cowboys and Aliens) and compiles never-before-seen art, photos, and trivia from the cult classic studio. Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz created Troma in 1974. The studio continues to create films like The Toxic Avenger,Tromeo and Juliet, and Poultrygeist. Their “Movies of the Future” have dared fans to turn away from their slime and blood-soaked flicks. 
10/23/18 @ 6:07 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment announces a Kickstarter campaign for the first-ever resin statue for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. The publisher continues their strong partnership with gaming leader Paizo Inc. following years of expanding the lore of the game’s world. Backers can preorder their copies of the limited-edition statue and bundle in a range of extras currently available only through the Kickstarter. Seoni, one of the most popular iconic heroes in the Pathfinder universe, was an obvious choice for the statue. The powerful Varisian spellcaster is perfect with her intricate tattoos and patterned clothing. The high-quality resin statue stands approximately 12 inches tall. The tattoos and other details like “dirt” and battle damage are all hand painted. 
The statue is available in multiple variants. A “Spellcasting” edition portrays Seoni using her signature magic using a plastic energy effect. The “Battle Ready” edition swaps that out for her staff and an alternate pose. The Spellcasting version is available unpainted for the DIY enthusiasts. Supporters can choose among a range of reward tier options, including Dynamite’s well-received comics, from the recent Spiral of Bones series to a complete set of nine graphic novel volumes – over 1,600 pages of Pathfinder content! Another option is the campaign setting book Sandpoint, Light of the Lost Coast signed by author James Jacobs. And of course, t-shirts! Or go big and get all the above! Most exciting is the opportunity for tabletop devotees to collaborate with Dynamite and a professional sculptor to develop and create 10 custom pewter miniatures up to 35 millimeters tall. “We've been creating great Pathfinder comics with Paizo over the last half-decade, but today, I’m immensely excited to announce the expansion of that partnership, starting with our first Pathfinder statue of Seoni,” shared Nick Barrucci, Dynamite Publisher/CEO. “We worked hand-in-hand with our friends ... 10/19/18 @ 1:22 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment is delivering great quality -- and quantity -- with its Bond comics these days, and James will land in a surprising but seemingly appropriate place as James Bond Origin hits the November/December issue of Playboy Magazine. A special 6-page story from James Bond Origin, which recently debuted at Dynamite, has been produced by the creative team of writer Jeff Parker, artist Bob Q, colorist Jordie Bellaire, and letterer Simon Bowland for Playboy. Like the comic proper, the story deals with a teenage James and his adventures during World War II. In a way, the inclusion of Bond in Playboy recalls a tradition of sorts begun when the magazine printed an Ian Fleming short story, The Hildebrand Rarity, in its March 1960 issue. |
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