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04/16/15 @ 12:44 pm EST
As we get closer to the launch of Dynamite’s all-female written and lead summer event Swords of Sorrow, Byron Brewer caught up with writer Leah Moore to talk about her three-part miniseries Swords of Sorrow: Dejah Thoris / Irene Adler. Cover art by Jay Anacleto.  BYRON BREWER: Leah, how does it feel to be a part of this special event saluting the Women of Dynamite, AND to be hand-picked to write this portion of it by its architect, Gail Simone?LEAH MOORE: It feels fantastic. The line-up of talent is extremely humbling to be included in, and the characters Gail has got for us all to write are just amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a crossover like it. Gail is really good at this kind of project, and she makes it look really easy, but writing the main story, and then coordinating all the other stories that are weaving into the main one? That’s so hard to do, keeping all the plates spinning. She’s a badass though. It makes you up your game to be writing alongside her. No slacking! BB: This miniseries features two strong women characters, with Dejah Thoris being one of the most popular at Dynamite. Were you a fan of either heroine before this project?LM: Well I’ve co-written two Sherlock Holmes OGN’s with my husband John Reppion, so I’m well steeped in the whole Holmes mythology. I think when we were writing them ( The Trial of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: The Liverpool Demon) we were very self conscious and didn’t want to do a second rate job, we wanted to make sure they could stand up next to the original Holmes mysteries. We have gradually loosened up, as people came and said they enjoyed those books, so when I heard I was writing Irene Adler, I thought okay, this time I can really relax and have some fun.Dejah Thoris, I was aware of from the phenomenal run she has had at Dynamite, but I had never read the novels themselves. I’ve started reading them now though, she is a fantastic character. The costume she wears can distract people I think, because when you first meet her in the novels, it’s really clear that she is in charge, she has the upper hand, it’s John Carter that is trying to work out how things work. I have been having great fun writing her. She is awesome. BB: Irene Adler has been a lot of things in her seemingly young life: fugitive, master of disguise, the quintessential femme fatale. What role does she play here? As writer, give us your perception of who Adler is.LM: Well the thing Adler is known for is that Sherlock Holmes really rates her. The great Detective says she is unparalleled among womankind, that she matches him in her powers of reasoning, and resourcefulness. This and the fact that she’s a Prima Donna opera singer, an Adventuress and can actually beat Holmes at his own game, most notably in Scandal in Bohemia, made me want to write her as a female Holmes but without the social restrictions. Holmes is known for being weird and awkward and obsessive. I wanted Adler to show that it’s possible to be a badass genius with mad fencing skills and super fast reflexes, and still be capable of human interaction and emotion. Having spent so long trying to be as careful and reverential as possible with the canonical Holmes, I love the feeling that I can poke and prod the mythos and see if it stands up to modern eyes and Adler is great for that!Irene Adler is a fixer, a brain-for-hire who will go and sort out any sticky or strange situation with deftness and aplomb. She is not afraid to ask people why they want something doing, and she judges the situation as she goes along. I would say she is not 100% trustworthy and good, she is not 100% nice, but she is a really fascinating character to write! BB: For all her flaunted sexuality, Dejah Thoris of Mars has always been, at least in the modern comics, a strong and quite capable woman. What threat is she facing on Barsoom as our story begins here?LM: Dejah Thoris is only flaunting her sexuality by Earth or Jasoomian standards. On Barsoom she is wearing the equivalent of jeans and a t-shirt.Burroughs took the idea of a white man turning up in some remote village and being utterly amazed to see the women’s breasts out in the fresh air, and transposed it into the fantasy pulp world. It’s a classic trope, where the young dashing man is sent to a planet where the natives only wear cling film and demand lessons in Earth Kissing.The difference with Dejah is that from the start she is not impressed with John Carter. She finds him gauche, bumbling and socially awkward with his total lack of Barsoomian manners. Yes she succumbs to his Jasoomian wiles eventually, but she is not just a good looking girl to drape over his arm. She is written as a smart regal woman who can handle herself in a fight, and I’m so happy to write that character!When we meet her she doesn’t know where her husband is, as he has been missing since the last Dynamite arc finished, she has had a weird black and silver sword delivered, her right hand man Tars Tarkas has vanished, a huge statue of Red Sonja has appeared, and then a mad gunman appears and starts taking pot shots at the people of Helium. Dejah is understandably vexed by all this, and the first time we see her, she is in full on battle mode. No royal manners, no nice conversation, just a chip on her shoulder and a mean right hook BB: Now will this be a “vs” book, a “team-up” book or just two women sharing the same title in separate stories. If they do come together, can you hint at how that comes about?LM: I wanted to fling them together explosively, because they are both women who know their own minds and do not suffer fools gladly. Trouble is, if you fling them together at the start, then they can’t just battle for three whole issues, people would get bored. Also Gail wanted a mystery story from me, and I couldn’t see them both walking about like something from Scooby Doo together, so I had to wrench them apart for a bit. Don’t worry, I keep it all fast and fun. And then presumably they have to find each other again, right? And do they like each other then, or are they still not happy? Too much fun writing this. Too much fun. BB: What does artist Francesco Manna bring to the table here?LM: He is the most incredible draughtsman, his pages flow really well, his lines are so full of life and bounce, there is not a dead panel, or a dead bit of a panel, the guy is amazing. His women are soooo gorgeous, he can do all the facial acting a writer could ask for, he doesn’t mind detail, he handles insanely twiddly architecture like it’s just some easy blobby trees at the back, his costumes are really fun and exciting, and if I write a document in, (and I do that, in these Holmes books) he draws the document and puts in all the pictures and lettering and makes it all look amazing. I am so lucky to have him. I know that whatever I put in there, it’s in safe hands. I can really push things, do big panels, big scenes, epic scale, and he can handle it. To be honest I’ve probably not tried hard enough. Maybe I’ll make #3 a real challenge… 12/30/15 @ 5:25 pm EST
All Dynamite Entertainment digital issues on sale for a limited time! DECEMBER 28, 2015, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ–Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the store, all Dynamite titles on sale for $.99, and not a penny more! Dynamite Entertainment and Dark Horse Digital give digital comics readers over 1,000 reasons to be thankful, with the announcement of a line-wide sale! With the holiday season in full swing and new devices in the hands of thousands of comics and pop culture fans of all ages, Dark Horse Digital will offer ALL Dynamite single issues in their digital storefront for just 99 cents! There has never been a better time to fill all those holes in your digital bookshelf! Dynamite Entertainment offers fan favorites like Vampirella and Red Sonja, Preacher creator Garth Ennis’ A Train Called Love, multimedia blockbusters James Bond and Army of Darkness, and internet sensation Grumpy Cat! All of these and hundreds of other titles will be available for less than a dollar for a full week! “As we close out 2015, we wanted to create a promotion that would allow fans to try more Dynamite titles and expand our readership, and worked with Dark Horse to create this promotion” says Dynamite CEO Nick Barrucci. The timing is perfect as many comic fans have new devices thanks to the holidays, great for reading digital comics.” Visit digital.darkhorse.com today to browse hundreds of value-priced digital comics from Dynamite Entertainment! About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Read More Here
01/28/15 @ 9:22 am EST
Dynamite; $3.99 According to Thomas Wolfe, “You can’t go home again.” But Mr. Wolfe didn’t mention anything about going home to your past. In the first issue of Twilight Zone a successful writer flies back to his hometown for a book signing. What he finds is more than he anticipated when he finds himself face to face with his younger self. Upon encountering his younger self, he must decide if he should help the troubled, abused boy or leave him to suffer knowing what the future holds after that suffering is endured. The story written by Mark Rahner is very interesting both for its philosophical and ethical quandary. The question posed to this man is one anybody would struggle to answer. On top of that is the eerie, unsettling feeling leading up to these moments. The weight of the title is enough to warn readers that this plane ride will not be the usual trip. Edu Menna’s art aides the story by drawing characters with haggard visages, setting the tone for a story both complicated and thought provoking. This first issue comes with covers by Guiu Vilanova, Francesco Francavilla, Jay Shaw, and Jonathan Lau.
01/20/15 @ 1:51 pm EST
Lots of Dynamite/Dynamic Forces news: Art sales, Reanimator returns, Looking for Group and Jungle Girl by Frank Cho 01/19/2015 by Heidi MacDonald Leave a Comment <!-- Simple Share Buttons Plus (v0.5.3) simplesharebuttons.com/plus -->   Dynamite and Dynamic Forces have been making a lot of announcements, and there isn’t even a con coming. Here’s the round-up: • Dynamic Forces CEO Nick Barrucci is selling art from his personal collection by Tom Raney, Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Patrick Zircher from books like The Outsiders, The Punisher, Uncanny X-Men, Ultimate Spider-Man, The Order, Robin, and more. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the CBLDF. Barrucci owns hundreds of pages of art, and fans can order by artist: orders will be filled randomly for $75 a page. Here are the links to the pages: Part One Part Two Part Three “Art collecting has been a passion of mine for years,” Barrucci explained. “For the past 30 years, I have been picking up pieces from my favorite artists whenever I can. I look at my collection on a regular basis, as I love to appreciate the form, ... 01/20/15 @ 11:04 am EST
Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that industry sensation Frank Cho will return to Jungle Girl, the comic book series that showcases Jana, a primal heroine in a prehistoric Lost World. Co-written by Doug Murray ( The 'Nam) and illustrated by Jack Jadson ( The Savage Hawkman), Jungle Girl: Season Three will debut with a new #1 issue in April 2015, featuring an explosive cover by Frank Cho. Jungle Girl: Season Three picks up where the previous series left off, following Jana's escape from an underwater city and a gigantic, otherworldly creature. However, her father soon reveals that those actions have doomed the Lost World in which they all live, as a wormhole appears in the sky and flaming debris begins to fall through. As the jungle burns, Jana and her friends must contend with stampeding behemoths and displaced, murderous natives. Furthermore, the rift presents a new, fearsome threat, for the fire from an alien dimension was not the only thing to come through.  "I'm delighted to be back with my co-creator, Doug Murray, and finish out the final story arc of Jungle Girl," says Frank Cho, one of today's most recognizable names in comic book illustration. Cho began his career with a cartoon strip called University2, published in the Diamondback student newspaper at the University of Maryland, College Park. The series evolved into the nationally syndicated comic strip Liberty Meadows, later published and expanded in monthly comic books. Cho became the go-to artist for high-profile comic book projects, including Mighty Avengers, X-Men: Schism, Savage Wolverine, and many more. Over the years, he has garnered numerous awards including an Emmy Award for the Frank Cho's World documentary, the National Cartoonists Society's Awards for Best Comic Book and Book Illustration, the Eagle Award, the Charles M. ...
01/20/15 @ 10:42 am EST
We have an exclusive first look at the solicitations and covers for Dynamite’s Legendery comics, Legenderry: Green Hornet #3, Legenderry: Red Sonja #3 and Legenderry: Vampirella #3. LEGENDERRY: GREEN HORNET #3 (OF 5) Cover: Sergio Fernandez Davila Writer: Daryl Gregory Art: Brent Peeples ON SALE DATE: April 22 Will our heroes escape from Tik-Tok’s clockwork deathtrap? (Probably. It’s only issue 3.) They should hurry, though, because waiting in the wings is the mastermind behind the gang war… The Brass Hornet! Catch an issue full of hot Hornet on Hornet action.  LEGENDERRY: RED SONJA #3 (OF 5) Cover: Sergio Fernandez Davila Writer: Marc Andreyko Art: Aneke ON SALE DATE: April 15 Sonja always fancied herself a pirate extraordinaire… until now! As she and her newest ally sail the high seas in pursuit of a madman bent on defying death, Red comes face to face with one of the most, ahem, legendary pirates of all time! The question is: whose side is he on? The adventure exploring the outer reaches of the LEGENDERRY world continues!  LEGENDERRY: VAMPIRELLA #3 (OF 5) Cover: Sergio Fernandez Davila Writer: David Avallone Art: David Cabrera ON SALE DATE: April 8 Alliterative action, as Vampirella faces and fights corruption with Kurtz, romance with Rassendyll and violence with Van Helsing. Hentzau’s plot is in motion, Vampirella’s secrets are revealed and the moral of the story is never let Dr. Moreau give you a haircut.  05/22/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DYNAMITE HEADS TO KICKSTARTER FOR ALL-NEW DEJA THORIS FULL SIZE STATUE
Inspired by the Art of J. Scott Campbell May 22, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment today announced the launch of a new Kickstarter campaign that will see the release of a full size Deja Thoris premium statue. Based on the art of acclaimed illustrator J. Scott Campbell (Gen13, Danger Girl), and inspired by his cover to the seminal 2010 Warlord of Mars #1. Supporters will be able to choose from one of three versions of this incredible new statue depicting the iconic Edgar Rice Burroughs creation aloft a ferocious - but gentle - Martian tiger: the standard color edition, a black and white variant edition, and an ultra-limited Bronze version. Limited reward levels offer deep discounts for supporters who back the project early, and pledges will also provide an opportunity for Burroughs fans to grab a mix of John Carter and Dejah Thoris graphic novels from Dynamite's extensive comic book catalog. The Dynamite Kickstarter campaign is live now, and can be found by visiting:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dynamiteent/dejah-thoris-statue-by-j-scott-campbell About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.
05/17/2018
ADD AMAZING ADVENTURES TO YOUR READING LIST
WITH THE DYNAMITE HEROES BUILD-A-BUNDLE AN EXCITING NEW BUNDLE WITH OVER 80 COMICS TO CHOOSE FROM AND ACCESS TO LIMITED EDITION RED SONJA/TARZAN #1 BY ADAM HUGHES AND DAN JURGENS SIGNED ISSUES OF ACTION COMICS #1000 May 17th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment and Groupees are thrilled to announce a unique collaboration that brings together some of the greatest heroes ever published in their Dynamite Heroes "Build a Bundle," which offers both digital comics and at special thresholds, rare, high-end copies of Action Comics #1000, some signed by writer Dan Jurgens, from Dynamite's sister company, Dynamic Forces, Inc. With four tiers that start with a $1 minimum, this customizable bundle debuts today and is available for a limited time! http://groupees.com/heroes This action=packed collection features heroes of fantasy, science fiction, adventure, mystery, horror and the old west. Thrilling tales of Red Sonja, the Lone Ranger, the Green Hornet, John Carter, Vampirella, Project Superpowers, Sherlock Holmes, Adolescent Radioactive Blackbelt Hamsters, The Spirit, the Shadow, Tarzan, Captain Action and more. And there are digital previews for some of Dynamite's newest hit series including Red Sonja / Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man and Swashbucklers: The Saga Continues. Titles offered in the bundle include: •Warlord of Mars
•Project Superpowers: Herokillers
•Will Eisner's The Spirit: The Corpse Makers
•Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods
•Adolescent Radiotactive Blackbelt Hamsters
•The Lone Ranger
•Vampirella: Prelude to Shadows
•Green Hornet: Year One
•Flash Gordon
•Lords of the Jungle
•Codename Action
•Miss Fury
•The Spider
•Zorro Rides Again And when you get to higher tiers you can get physical copies of comics like Red Sonja / Tarzan #1 with the Adam Hughes cover, the Action Comics #1000 Decades set of 8 covers and signed copies of Action Comics #1000 by legendary Superman writer and artist Dan Jurgens, the man who killed Superman. But supplies of the physical comics are limited, so act fast. "Groupees share our love of comics and our desire to grow the industry and reach out to new readers and these bundles are a great way to do it." Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci hopes readers will not only join in, but also invite their friends. "They create many different types of bundles, but I think the comic ones are the best… and yes I'm biased. We want them to create more comic bundles whether for Dynamite, or for other publishers, and the best way to do that is through success. With your help, that can happen. Put together a bundle of your favorite titles and then talk about it with your friends, share the link so they too can join in on the fun. Together we can make the comic industry bigger and better than ever!" You can see more about the Dynamite Heroes Build a Bundleat the following link: http://groupees.com/heroes About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.
05/17/2018
RED SONJA TAKES CENTER STAGE AS DYNAMITE
ANNOUNCES AN EPIC DIGITAL SALE GOING ON NOW EXPAND YOUR RED SONJA COLLECTION WITH OVER 365 INDIVIDUAL ISSUES AND COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE AT DEEP DISCOUNTS - ONLY 1 DAY LEFT! May 16th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce a savage sale on their Red Sonja digital collections and issues from their 13-year run publishing the She-Devil with a Sword. 365 titles to choose from featuring the works of Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Gail Simone, Walter Geovani, Mike Carey, Margueite Bennett, Aneke, Victor Gischler, Roberto Castro, Frank Thorne and so many other great creators. The sale is from now until May 17th. You can find all the titles here on ComiXology:
https://www.comixology.com/comics-sale?list_id=23814&lang=1&23814_pg=1&cu=0 Red Sonja is a high fantasy sword and sorcery heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted for comics by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. She first appeared in Conan the Barbarian #23 (Marvel Comics) in 1973. Red Sonja has become the archetypical example of the fantasy figure of a fierce and stunningly beautiful female barbarian. The character now appears monthly in her own series, as well as a series of mini-series and one-shots, all published by Dynamite Entertainment. Thrilling fantasy adventures of the iconic heroine including: • Altered States: Red Sonja #1: Digital Exclusive Edition • Classic Red Sonja Remastered #1 - 4
• Frank Thorne's Red Sonja: Art Edition Vol. 1 - 3
• Legenderry: Red Sonja #1 -5: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Legends of Red Sonja #1 - 5: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Li'l Sonja #1: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Pathfinder: Worldscape - Red Sonja
• Queen Sonja #1 - 35
• Red Sonja #0 - 18: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Red Sonja #100: Digital Exclusive Edition
• The Art Of Red Sonja Vol. 1 - 2
• Red Sonja Vol. 1: Queen of Plagues
• Red Sonja Vol. 2: The Art of Blood and Fire
• Red Sonja Vol. 3: The Forging Of Monsters
• Red Sonja: Berserker: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Red Sonja: Sanctuary
• Red Sonja and Cub: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Red Sonja 1973: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Red Sonja 35th Anniversary Cover Showcase
• Red Sonja Monster Isle
• Red Sonja Vol. 3 #1 - 6: Digital Exclusive Edition
• Red Sonja: The Falcon Throne
• Red Sonja Vol. 4 #0 - 14
• Red Sonja: Worlds Away Vol. 1
• Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom
• Red Sonja: Atlantis Rises #1 - 4
• Red Sonja: Break The Skin
• Red Sonja: One More Day
• Red Sonja: Queen Of The Frozen Wastes #1 -4
• Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods #1 - 5
• Red Sonja: Revenge of the Gods
• Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword #0 - 80
• Giant-Size Red Sonja: She-Devil With a Sword #1 - 2
• Red Sonja: Sonja Goes East
• Red Sonja: The Black Tower
• Red Sonja: The Long Walk To Oblivion
• Red Sonja: Unchained #1 - 4
• Red Sonja: Vulture's Circle
• Red Sonja: Wrath of the Gods Vol. 1
• Red Sonja/Conan: The Blood of a God
• Swords of Sorrow: Red Sonja & Jungle Girl #1 - 3
• The Adventures of Red Sonja #1 - 22
• Witchblade/Red Sonja #1 - 5 And along with the plethora of individual issues, collections, art book and omnibuses, there are also more fantasy adventures with Jungle Girl, Lord of the Jungle, Sheena: Queen of the Jungle and Lord of Mars. This is the epic fantasy digital collection that fans have been waiting for. Dynamite's Red Sonja Sale is going on now at comiXology through May 17th at the following link: https://www.comixology.com/comics-sale?list_id=23814&lang=1&23814_pg=1&cu=0
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.
 
04/13/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DYNAMIC FORCES CELEBRATES SUPERMAN's LANDMARK 80TH ANNIVERSARY
WITH ACTION COMICS #1000 ON CANADA'S PREMIER SHOPPING NETWORK TELEVISION SHOW! FEATURING DF EXCLUSIVE COVERS TO ACTION COMICS #1000 PLUS SIGANTURES BY DAN JURGENS,
SCOTT SNYDER, GREG CAPULO, ALEX ROSS AND MANY MORE SUPER-STAR CREATORS TO CANADA'S
THE SHOPPING CHANNEL SHOW SHOW LAUNCHES JUST AFTER MIDGNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL 12:01 AM EST
MONDAY, APRIL 16 - Which is 9PM PST SUNDAY THE 15TH TORONTO, CANADA - Help celebrate one of the greatest super-heroes of all time in a once-in-a-lifetime landmark issue - Superman in Action Comics #1000! - in time for Superman's 80th Anniversary, with Dynamic Forces and The Shopping Channel! In addition to this monumental issue, Dynamic Forces is bringing in limited edition and signed comics prepping for Marvel's biggest movie to date - The Avengers: Infinity War! Dynamic Forces is the comic book industry's top producer of limited edition and autographed memorabilia. DC Comics SUPERMAN'S ACTION COMICS 1000 - featuring renowned Superman writer and illustrator Dan Jurgens - who has signed the DF Exclusive Cover of Action Comics #1000. A featured item is the Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Wrap Around Cover in color and pure line art black and white editions. Also included is a Classic Pencil Sketch Variant Cover from the longest running Superman artist, Curt Swan. Additionally, the show will feature a special selection package of Eleven Action 1000 Variant Covers depicting the Man of Steel throughout the decades; from his inception in 1930 through present time with classic artists, Dan Jurgens, Jim Steranko, Dave Gibbons, Joshua Middleton, Steve Rude, Michael Allred, Lee Bermejo, Michael Cho and Jim Lee. Warner Brothers, DC Comics Publishing celebrates a landmark anniversary, Action Comics issue #1000 on April 2018, and also their titular character, Superman's 80th anniversary. Superman was created by writer, Jerry Siegel and artist, Joe Shuster, high school students living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933. Superman debuted in DC Comics' Action Comics #1, cover-dated June 1938. Since that time, with multiple successful appearances in radio serials, newspaper strips, television programs, films, and a plethora of games, Superman has become an international icon and is the established superhero archetype in the American comic book industry. Superman has fascinated scholars, cultural theorists, commentators, and critics alike exploring the character's role and impact in the United States and worldwide. Action Comics number #1000 is poised to make history as an anniversary issue heralding the longest running comic book in publishing annals anywhere in the world. Concurrently, it will mark the 80th Anniversary of Superman, the first superhero ever created and published for the first time in Action Comics issue #1. This historic 1,000th issue will have a special Dynamic Forces release signed by Dan Jurgens, one of the writer/artists most closely associated with Superman in his entire 80-year history. To date, the best selling Superman comic book of all time was the "Death of Superman" storyline that made international headlines and met with enormous success, and whose work also included Dan Jurgens - Superman's longest running writer/artist. All of the DC Comics Superman titles gained international exposure, reaching the top of the comics sales charts and selling out overnight. The event was widely covered by national and international news media. Legendary 25-year Superman creator, writer and artist Dan Jurgens is leading the creative team for this giant sized anniversary issue of Action Comics #1000. There have been many talented writers and artists that have contributed to the Superman mythos over the years, but few have been as historically impactful as Dan Jurgens, who has served as both writer and artist at various points in Superman publishing history from 1989 to the present. Dan Jurgens created the villain Doomsday, one of Superman's most iconic nemesis and the Death of Superman Storyline culminated in his series run. The legendary writer and artist has made many important contributions to the world of comic books throughout his career, but it's his work on the seminal "Death of Superman" storyline that has proven to be the most influential and widely read. As one of the writers and artists behind that legacy-defining storyline and the author and artist of its final issue, Jurgens' work on the character can be felt in nearly every Superman story we've seen since. His work has earned him several awards over the years, including the 1994 National Cartoonists Society Award for Best Comic Book. Marvel's AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR - features a special selection of commemorative comic book issues from historic Marvel and Avengers comics that have led to concepts and ideas used in the Avengers: Infinity War movie. The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Quickly ramping up to become the biggest event in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and in turn become a historically monumental Box-Office smash, the movie brings together many of the heroes and villains introduced across 18 movies to do battle with ;the mad villain, Thanos. Television spots for Avengers: Infinity War preview footage from the film and focus on fan-favorite characters: Spider-Man, Black Panther, Thor, Falcon, Captain America and Iron Man. The film hits theaters April 27, and Marvel is keeping fans' excitement high with trailers and news clips from the film. TSC will debut the special comic book Variant Covers on April 16.
Avengers: Infinity War is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (Captain America: Civil War) from a script by Captain America franchise screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The film will bring back a long list of Marvel movie-verse stars, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, and many, many more.
Dynamic Forces features a collection of rare Avengers themed Variant Comic Book Covers along with original Sketch Art Covers featuring Thanos and a who's-who of popular Avengers characters including Black Panther, Iron Man, Captain America, Falcon, Thor, Spider-Man and the villainous Thanos. All of these collections are signed in black and gold ink by prominent industry creators including Alex Ross, Jonathan Hickman, Erica Hesse, Brian Kong, Joe Del Beato and Mariano Nicieza. Hosting this anniversary landmark show is Dynamic Forces' founder and CEO Nick Barrucci, "I can't express how excited I am to bring so many great comic collectibles to The Shopping Channel - introducing Action Comics #1000, a truly landmark issue of the longest running Superhero Comic of all time, to The Shopping Channel fans! This is a great issue that I feel those who pick it up will appreciate how many wonderful creative teams came together to produce this masterpiece, and we have it signed by a name very closely associated with the Man of Steel - Dan Jurgens! To add to that, we have Metal #1's - DC's best-selling event series - signed by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo! And to have more Avengers and Infinity tie-ins to the show with signatures of such luminaries as Jonathan Hickman and Alex Ross helps create a very well rounded show." States DF CEO Nick Barrucci. "I've said this before, and believe it strongly, the ability to appear on air to bring these great comics to a large audience helps grow the industry one reader at a time. It's the best feeling in the world!"
Mr. Barrucci brings with him, decades of comic book collecting experience and a true passion for the genre to create an exciting, fun-filled hour of collectible comic book TV history. Additional selected signed comics featured on the show are Metal #1 Variant Cover with Gradient Art with two signatures by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. Also, classic 1980's Marvel 25th Anniversary Issue - Spider-Man Marvel Tales #190 signed by iconic artist John Romita. Mr. Barrucci states, "We're pulling out all the stops to make this a super-memorable show!" Dynamic Forces promises many more artists and comic books to be revealed for the TSC Monday April 16 show, many unavailable online or anywhere else. Also featured on the show are select comic book collections that include the Invaders and Marvel Secret Wars and many other popular Marvel characters. All Comic Books to premiere at the TSC Dynamic Forces Show beginning SUNDAY NIGHT in a SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOWING MONDAY, APRIL 16 at 12am EST which is 9PM PST. For more information, visit Dynamic Forces and The Shopping Channel Contact: Mariano Nicieza • Mariano.Nicieza@Dynamite.com
04/11/2018
DYNAMITE CELEBRATES RED SONJA'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY WITH
DELUXE ULTRA-PREMIUM TRADING CARDS
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN ALLOWS EARLY ACCESS TO OVER 500 ORIGINAL ART SKETCH CARDS BY SOME OF THE INDUSTY'S TOP ARTISTS April 11th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, which celebrates the 45th Anniversary of Red Sonja with these Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Cards. This highly collectible set features a select group of Red Sonja's most renowned artists portraying the "She-Devil with a Sword" in all of her savage, majestic beauty! Included in the set; the art of J. Scott Campbell, Frank Thorne, Walter Simonson, Amanda Conner, John Buscema, Fiona Staples, Jenny Frison, Jay Anacleto, Mike McKone, Art Baltazar, Stephanie Buscema, Dick Giordano, Jonboy Meyers, Mel Rubi, Joseph Michael Linsner, and many more The Dynamite "Red Sonja 45th Anniversary Deluxe Ultra-Premium Trading Cards" Kickstarter campaign is live now, and can be found by visiting: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dynamiteent/red-sonja-45th-anniversary-collectible-cards Red Sonja, the "She-Devil with a Sword", is a high fantasy sword and sorcery heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted for comics by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. She first appeared in Conan the Barbarian #23 (Marvel Comics) in 1973. Red Sonja has become the archetypical example of the fantasy figure of a fierce and stunningly beautiful female barbarian. The character now appears monthly in her own series, as well as a series of mini-series and one-shots, all published by Dynamite Entertainment. These aren't just trading cards, these are instant collectibles! This trading card set is like no other ever created! Featuring a collection of Red Sonja's most iconic images, this extremely limited, ultra-premium trading card base set is a collector's dream with hundreds of sketches and autograph cards available! Every pack will include two GUARANTEED hand drawn sketch cards and one autograph card! Each individual pack will be 7 total cards including 2 base cards, 2 sketch cards, 1 B&W art card, 1 puzzle card and 1 autograph card and they'll likely retail for upwards of $100 dollars in stores. But pre-ordering though the Kickstarter campaign lets you get a pack for only $65, plus you get the exclusive Shannon Kingston cosplayer photo card and the 2-card preview set.
Higher tiers give access to: Shannon Kingston cosplayer photo card signed Ashley Du cosplayer photo card Ashley Due cosplayer photo card signed Frank Thorne Kickstarter card Joe Jusko Kickstarter card Joe Jusko Kickstarter card signed And there are the two special top tiers that include original hand-drawn sketchcards by legendary artists Joe Jusko or Joseph Michael Linsner. "45 years is a major milestone for any comic book character." States Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Dynamite has been the 'home' of Red Sonja for so many years, so there's no better organization to help commemorate this landmark with a collection of the great art and talented creators who have brought her to life."
The Red Sonja 45th Anniversary Collectible Cards Kickstarter is available for a limited-time only at the special Kickstarter price. Backers can get on-board and gain access to all these amazing rewards by visiting Kickstarter today!
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.
04/05/2018
POP PHENOMENON LIGHTS ANNOUNCES SKIN&EARTH COLLECTED IN A
HARDCOVER SPECIAL EDITION
GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE WITH ACCESS TO THE MUSIC, ADDITIONAL ART
AND BONUS MATERIALS April 5th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the release of a special hardcover collection of the ground-breaking new series Skin&Earth, written and drawn by pop phenomenon Lights. The six-issue story behind the musician's most recently released full album is collected here along with a personal introduction by Lights, digital codes giving access to the music and additional art by Jim Lee, Joby Harris, Derek Lewis, Gianna Rose and Matt Mitchell. Skin&Earth is a story of a girl looking for hope in a hopeless world. Caught between romance and cults, gods and mortals, and just trying to find a good borscht, Enaia Jin is lead down a dark path by new lovers that reveals a twisted fantasy world and her own true nature. Set in a post-apocalyptic future ruled by the Tempest Corporation, the adventurous tale of loneliness, deceit and self-discovery that ties in with the 14-track corresponding album is compiled for the first time here with the complete comic book series, in one epic interactive collected edition! The collected edition includes: All 6 issues of Skin&Earth comic book Interactive ShareCodes to access the full album, music videos and other bonus content Links to merch from the series Variant art from Jim Lee, Joby Harris, Derek Lewis, Gianna Rose and Matt Mitchell New bonus content Personal introduction from Lights Dustjacket and special cover "Working with Lights has been phenomenal! The passion she places into every page shows, and we're proud to take these 6 issues and collect them into a special hard cover edition!" States Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci. "The fact that she is adding so much additional content, beyond the comics, shows how much she loves and appreciates her fans and wants to return the love!"
Skin & Earth Hardcover Collection will be solicited in the May issue of Diamond Previews catalog, the comic industry's premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and scheduled to ship in July of 2018. Readers are encouraged to order through their local comic retailers or through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark Horse Digital. Fans are encouraged to follow Dynamite Entertainment's social media channels for the latest updates on Dynamitecomic books and graphic novels.
About Lights: Always pushing boundaries, alt-pop phenomenon Lights has never shied away from a challenge. Through her first three records, Lights built an incredibly passionate fan base, selling out tours around the world, earning 150M in streams, over 250K in album sales, three JUNO Awards including a 2018 win for Pop Album of the Year, and three Gold album certifications; not to mention the 2M + rabid fans who follow her every move online. Yet through this success, she felt like she had more important things to say through her music but just didn't know how to get them out. Thus was born Skin&Earth, the Canadian singer's fourth record and companion comic book series of the same name, entirely written and illustrated by Lights herself. As Billboard explains, "Concept albums are nothing new, but it's the lengths to which Lights takes her fourth album Skin&Earth that sets it apart." Her anthemic single "Giants" brings the immersive comic book world to life, as Lights - and her alter-ego leading lady - struggles to find hope in a hopeless world. Lights has played numerous festivals including Coachella, Reading & Leeds, plus toured with OneRepublic, Tegan & Sara, Paramore, Kaskade, PVRIS and many others. About Dynamite Entertainment: Dynamite is one of the few publishers that has Premiere status with Diamond Comics, the industry's #1 distributor of comics and pop culture!
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.  
04/05/2018
MISTRESS OF THE DARK - THE ICONIC ELVIRA:
RETURNS TO COMICS THIS JULY
DYNAMITE BRINGS THE BELOVED HORROR HOSTESS BACK TO PRINT AFTER MORE THAN A DECADE AWAY. April 5th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that they've partnered with one of the most well-known pop culture icons of all time, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark to produce a new line of comic books and graphic novels. New tales of the gothic beauty with the razor-sharp wit from writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Twilight Zone) and artist Dave Acosta (Doc Savage) will be making their way to comic shops this July.
The Mistress of the Dark has become unstuck in time and crashes Mary Shelley's monster weekend, beginning an epic journey through horror history, stalked by the most terrifying nightmare to ever walk the Earth. (No spoilers!) Writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Doc Savage, Twilight Zone) and Dave Acosta (Doc Savage) bring you the thrills, chills and double-entendres in the first chapter of this four-issue miniseries! "I'm thrilled to partner with Dynamite! I've been working hand in hand with them over the past year to put together the best comic series possible. Elvira's new dark adventures continue starting this July!" States The Mistress of the Dark Herself - Elvira! Played by actress-writer Cassandra Peterson, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark was the first horror host ever to be syndicated nationally and has emerged as one of the most original and outrageous characters in popular culture today. Her reign as ‘Queen of Halloween' has now spanned thirty-five years and includes two nationally syndicated television series, two feature films (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills), an IMAX movie and two motion control rides. She has appeared in National ad campaigns for Pepsi and Coors, recorded five music CDs, written four books and licensed over Four Hundred products including pinball machines, action figures, guitars, a beer, wine, soda pop, perfume, slot machines and the best-selling female costume of all time. "I really want to capture the essence of what Cassandra Peterson created and bring it faithfully to the comics page," explains writer David Avallone. "The story is a horror tale (or a quartet of connected horror tales) with a nightmarish villain and danger and action… but at its center is this wise-cracking, plucky, sexy, unflappable heroine. Elvira is incredibly charming and funny and delightful and she maintains that in the face of whatever happens."
Avallone has created quite a following with his celebrated comic work on pulp heroes like The Shadow and Doc Savage, spinning tales of terror with the Twilight Zone and crafting new adventures for another classic beauty, Bettie Page. This project reteams Avallone with his frequent collaborator Acosta. Together the two talented creators have worked on multiple project together including Doc Savage: Ring of Fire, Twilight Zone / The Shadow and a story in the Love is Love anthology that raised money for the Pulse Nightclub shooting victims. "After his work on our Bettie Page series, David has become my go-to guy in finding the narrative with properties that require an extra level in their development. And just like Bettie, David has exceeded my expectations and created something fun and dark and all meeting with Elvira's high expectations!" says Editor Joseph Rybandt "Being able to reunite David with Dave Acosta makes this an all-star creative team for one of the most iconic horror properties in existence!"
"Working with Elvira has been really exciting, and we wanted to ensure that we would execute as perfectly as possible, we needed a writer who could do just that in David Avollone." States Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci. "David's writing is crisp and he knows how to capture the voice of the characters he works with incredibly well. So much so, that the last series he wrote, Betty Page, we were approached by Playboy to create a story for them. I can't wait to show the fans where David takes Elvira and hew new adventures!"
Elvira: Misterss of the Dark #1 has a cover by superstar artist Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn, Vampirella: Roses for the Dead) and variant covers by J. Bone (Will Eisner's The Spirit), Kyle Strahm (Spread), Craig Cermak (Red Team) and Robert Hack (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) with colors by Francesco Francavilla (Detective Comics). Plus, a photo variant cover featuring Elvira from the set of her classic television series.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark #1 will be solicited in the May issue of Diamond Previews catalog, the comic industry's premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and scheduled to ship in July of 2018. Readers are encouraged to order through their local comic retailers or through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark Horse Digital. Fans are encouraged to follow Dynamite Entertainment's social media channels for the latest updates on Elvira: Mistress of the Dark comic books and graphic novels.
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite is one of the few publishers that has Premiere status with Diamond Comics, the industry's #1 distributor of comics and pop culture! Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.
04/05/2018
DYNAMITE SIGNS ROB WILLIAMS FOR NEW PROJECT SUPERPOWERS SERIES - IN TIME FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
DYNAMITE BRINGS NEW SERIES WITH INCREDIBLE INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $0.10 CENTS FOR NEW SERIES! April 5th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce their biggest launch of the year, Project Superpowers #0 at the special introductory price of just $0.10 cents! That super low price is in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the titles original debut in 2008. Heading up the new series is the fan-favorite creative team of writer Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Harley Quinn) and artist Sergio Davila (Injustice, Superman). This special #0 issue hits comic shops this July, is the perfect lead in for new readers and will feature an all-star line-up of cover artists. An all new threat faces the Earth, while the team faces turmoil from within and must overcome all obstacles to prove their worth and value in a world that desperately needs its heroes. The Black Terror, The Death-Defying ‘Devil, Sampson, Masquerade, Green Lama, Scarab and more are all here as the adventure begins again. "In our new #0 you'll see we're introducing the new world via The Devil (Death Defying) and Green Lama," writer Rob Williams tells us about the special issue. "We'll flash back to introduce new readers to the team's World War 2 origins and how they were brought to the present via imprisonment in Pandora's box. And then it's introducing a brand-new threat. One not so rooted in their history. The main players, which include The Black Terror, The Scarab, Masquerade, are going to have to form a new incarnation of the team. And The Spirit Of the American Flag is hovering, watching, judging… A new host is going to be taken."
Williams got his start in 2002 as a publisher/creator with Com.X then worked with a variety of publisher including Dynamite, 2000A.D. and Marvel before landing with DC where he started his critically-acclaimed on-going run of Suicide Squad in October 2016 that continues on 38 issues later. Davila began his professional career with Dynamite on the Lord of the Jungle series in 2012 and has provided work for Red Sonja, Vampirella and other of the publisher's top series. He has recently started working with DC on Wonder Woman and Superman but jumped at the chance to draw Dynamite's most powerful heroes. "We've been planning the relaunch of Project Superpowers for the last year, and knew we wanted to create the most compelling comic possible! To do that, we were able to bring on board Rob Williams and Sergio Davilla, and it's a great comic! To ensure the widest audience possible reads the series, we are offering the #0 issue at .10 cents for the 10th Anniversary of Project Superpowers!" States Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci. "I couldn't be prouder of the creative team and comic, and can't wait for fans to check it out! I know that they will love it!" "I Am beyond thrilled to be working with Rob on this ambitious relaunch of our flagship superhero series. Rob's become a friend and a force to be reckoned with in comics for sure, and applying his vision and skill to Project Superpowers is going to make it THE superhero event of 2018." States Dynamite Executive Editor Joseph Rybandt.
Project Superpowers #0 has a cover by superstar artist Francesco Mattina (Dark Nights: Metal) that will also be available as an ultra-limited-edition virgin cover. Plus, there are five sneak peek variant covers to choose from by John Royle, Philip Tan, Sergio Davila, Ed Benes and J.G. Jones. And don't miss out on the Project Superpowers Omnibus Vol. 1: Dawn of Heroes collecting three full graphic novels and the never before collecting Project Superpowers #1/2 issue. This new collection coincides with the release of the new Project Superpowers #1 in August.
Project Superpowers #0 will be solicited in the May issue of Diamond Previews catalog, the comic industry's premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and scheduled to ship in July of 2018. Readers are encouraged to order through their local comic retailers or through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark Horse Digital. Fans are encouraged to follow Dynamite Entertainment's social media channels for the latest updates on Project Superpowers comic books and graphic novels.
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.
03/09/2018
DYNAMITE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW TERRY DODSON BETTIE PAGE
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
Featuring Three Stunning Statue Options, Inspired by Fan-Favorite Artist Terry Dodson
March 9th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, which celebrates the iconic beauty that is Bettie Page. Fans of the legendary pin-up model will be able to choose from one of three versions of this gorgeous new statue based on the work of fan-favorite artist Terry Dodson. This stunning statue is a must-have for any true fans of Bettie Page!
The Dynamite "Terry Dodson Bettie Page Statue" Kickstarter campaign is live now, and can be found by visiting:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dynamiteent/bettie-page-statue-by-terry-dodson Bettie Page was an American model who gained significant notoriety for her pin-up work in the 1950s. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pin-ups", her signature jet-black hair, fringe bangs and blue eyes influenced generations of artists and models to this day. The native of Nashville, Tennessee made her way to New York City to become an actress, finding work as a model throughout the 50s. She became the quintessential pin-up model and was one of the earliest Playmates of the Month for Playboy Magazine, appearing as Miss January 1955. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner told the Associated Press in 2008: "I think she was a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous impact on our society." Olivia de Berardinis said in Bettie Page Reveals All, "There was nothing like Betty." "She was the original model and she was an inspiration." Supermodel Shalom Harlow told E, "She was beautiful, but she had a sense of humor with everything she did. She created her own sense of style." "It's cool to see my drawing in this great statue of Bettie Page!" Dodson said of the project, "I loved being involved with reintroduction of Bettie into the comics and I hope this combination of comic and statue will really resonate with fans." Fan-favorite comic book artist Terry Dodson is one of the most popular and respected artists in comics today! His popularity gained momentum when at DC he provided covers and interiors for celebrated runs on Harley Quinn and Wonder Woman, continuing through to the Marvel Knights Spider-Man with Mark Millar and up to his most recent work at Marvel with the X-Men and with the Star Wars comic series with Mark Waid featuring Princess Leia. Now, Dynamite proudly brings Dodson's vision of the glamorous Bettie Page to three dimensions with this hand-painted, limited edition resin statue line! Brought to full-color life by Rvckvs International. Further options available include the noir "black and white" edition, and the beautiful "bronze" edition. "Our Bettie Page series had a fun new take on the character," states Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Bettie was a trailblazer, and a trendsetter, who inspired generations of women (and will no doubt inspire generations to come). The cover that Terry Dodson turned in paid tribute to a beloved scene known to fans of The Rocketeer comic series from the late, great Dave Stevens, who became close friends with Page, the inspiration for "Betty", the actress/model girlfriend of his hero. In life imitating art and then imitating life again, the Betty photo shoot scene was a play on Bettie Page's real-life photo shoots, and Terry's cover was an homage to Dave's. We think Terry's cover stands out as one of the best pieces of Bettie Page today, and when you see it, you will see the passion Terry brought to his cover. Turning his cover into this incredible statue, and Terry's happiness with the sculpt, is extremely gratifying and we cannot wait to bring this limited-edition collectible to fans!" Production on these new offerings are currently under development, with an expected shipping date of August 2018. Backers who support the Dynamite "Terry Dodson Bettie Page Statue" Kickstarter will have the opportunity to receive this statue and other rewards, including: Digital and print copies of Bettie Page GN, Bettie Page #1 signed by Terry Dodson The full-color Terry Dodson inspired Bettie Page statue, The "black and white" Terry Dodson inspired Bettie Page statue, The "bronze" Terry Dodson inspired Bettie Page statue, With stretch goals, Dynamite will expand the statue to include more accessories and detail such as opening compartments with props inside. The Dynamite Terry Dodson Bettie Page Statue Kickstarter is available for a limited-time only at the special Kickstarter price. Backers can get on-board and gain access to all these amazing rewards by visiting https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dynamiteent/bettie-page-statue-by-terry-dodson today! About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
03/02/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NANCY DREW: A MODERN-DAY TAKE ON THE BELOVED DETECTIVEBY AN ALL-STAR CREATIVE TEAM INCLUDING KELLY THOMPSON AND JENN ST-ONGE
March 2, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents a new series, Nancy Drew, by Kelly Thompson (Hawkeye, Rogue & Gambit) and Jenn St-Onge (The Misfits, Giant Days). The teen sleuth's latest daring adventure debuts in June, with cover variant artwork by the astonishing assemblage of Tula Lotay (All-Star Batman), Marguerite Sauvage (Bombshells), Annie Wu (Black Canary), and series artist Jenn St-Onge.
In the new series, Nancy Drew is seventeen and good at everything... especially solving crimes. But her totally-in-control-and-obviously-running-perfectly-smooth-(but-not-really) life hits a snag when a mysterious message drags her back to the hometown she left behind. There she'll have to find out which of her friends are still her friends, which are enemies, and who exactly is trying to kill her...and (hopefully) stop them before they succeed. Nancy, the classic master teen mystery-cracker, will be shown in a way you've never seen before, by a creative team with a huge respect for the original tales, and what she could mean for a modern audience.
To writer Kelly Thompson, Nancy Drew is "a sassy super-independent detective, which is one of my favorite things ever. But one of my absolute favorite things about Nancy is the look on people's faces when you say her name. Everyone from my mother (who is never terribly interested in my superhero projects, but it very kind and pretends to be!) to friends of all different ages have this incredible connection to Nancy - and everyone sees her a bit differently. She is a powerful character that can connect to so many different people in so many different ways."
"As someone who read stacks of Carolyn Keene's mystery stories as a young girl, Nancy Drew has been high on my list of 'characters I'd like to draw comics of' for a while now," says artist Jenn St-Onge. "Getting to work on a series that I loved as a kid, as well as collaborating with Kelly Thompson again, is honestly the best possible combination I could've asked for! Nancy is clever, tough, and surrounded by close girlfriends who help her in her adventures, which I think is so super-important in telling stories about young women; I've yet to tire of telling stories about the resourcefulness of teens or the power of friendship, and this series is great in both departments."
"Kelly's bringing an incredible sense of character, stakes, and intrigue on top of a humongous vibe of fun," says editor Nate Cosby. "The attention of detail that Jenn has paid to designing Nancy and her supporting cast and their world is one of the most impressive sequential art feats I've ever seen…you're not just gonna love reading the story; you're gonna wanna hang out with Nancy and her buds. It's an utterly gorgeous bouncy blast of a book, with Triona Farrell bringing deft touch and texture on the color art, and thoughtfully unique letter stylings from Ariana Maher. Nancy is in the best creative hands possible."
Nancy Drew will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors' April 2018 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in June. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies with their local comic book retailers. Nancy Drew will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark Horse Digital.
About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more! In addition to their critically acclaimed titles and best-selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Gail Simone, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.
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