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04/17/15 @ 2:10 pm EST
Today we have an interview with Erica Schultz, one of the talent writers working on Dynamite’s all-female written and lead summer event Swords of Sorrow. Byron Brewer talked to Schultz about tackling the one-shot special focusing on Lady Zorro and Black Sparrow.  BYRON BREWER: Erica, how does it feel to be a part of this salute to the female heroes under the Dynamite umbrella? Are you a proponent of more female protagonists in comics?ERICA SCHULTZ: It’s difficult to put into words how excited I am to be part of this crossover series. I’m a big fan of many of the other writers involved, so to be working with them is truly amazing. Gail put together such a fantastic group of talented ladies that it’s really tough to beat this lineup.I’d love to see more female protagonists in comics. We’re starting to see more in film with the Divergent and Hunger Games series, as well as movies like Lucy, and a few years ago, Salt. For many years, I think there was this fallacy that a female lead story (be it in film or comics) wouldn’t be marketable, but we’re (happily) finding that’s completely untrue. BB: Tell us how this assignment came about for you.ES: I’ve been a fan of Gail Simone’s since her run on Birds of Prey for DC Comics. What I hadn’t known was that Gail knew I existed. We were both exhibiting at Boston Comic Con last year (2014), but I wasn’t able to get to her table to introduce myself. Then Gail tagged me in a tweet, saying she was a fan of my work. I was flabbergasted. A few weeks later we were both at Baltimore Comic Con, and she was signing at the Dynamite Comics booth. I went up and introduced myself. She was very kind (as always), and I thought that was that. Then a few weeks after that, she contacted me and asked if I would be interested in working with her on a project. I thought I was in an alternate universe or something. We went back and forth on email, and I was brought on board with these other amazing ladies. When I saw the list of other women involved, I KNEW I was in an alternate universe. BB: Tell us about your perceptions of Black Sparrow and Lady Zorro?ES: I was familiar with Lady Zorro, as I had reviewed Alex DeCampi’s miniseries for the podcast, Comic News Insider, that I frequently co-host with my friend Jimmy Aquino. I thought Esperanza was sassy, vulnerable, strong, passionate … I really liked her moxie.Black Sparrow was a character I had to research, as I hadn’t read any of Victor Gischler’s run on The Shadow. She held many of the same qualities I loved in Lady Zorro, so they make a great team together. BB: So, it IS true that these two warrior women from different times actually team up! Can you tell us (non-spoilery) about how they get together?ES: I haven’t read all the other scripts for the other tie-ins for this series, but I can say that the Sparrow/Zorro book is more Sparrow AND Zorro, rather than Sparrow VS Zorro. I think this is mostly due to Lady Zorro’s compassion.As we see throughout the series, there are these dimensional rifts opening up all over the world, pulling different characters (both good and bad) into other universes. Sparrow and Zorro are brought together by one of these rifts, and the ladies just click. But don’t be fooled, there’s plenty of otherworldly action throughout. BB: Have you enjoyed working with artist Cristhian Crizam Zamora?ES: I wasn’t familiar with Cristhian’s artwork before I learned he was going to be on this book. I immediately looked up whatever he had online, and I was thrilled to have someone so talented working with me on this book. Despite not having direct contact with him (editorial is pretty much the go-between), I’m so impressed with the work. It’s a beautiful book and (I hope) a fun read. 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.  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.
02/25/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT AND GROUPEES GIVE FANS A REASON
TO EXCLAIM "GROOVY" WITH ALL-NEW ARMY OF DARKNESS
BUILD-A-BUNDLE FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
The Cult Classic Film's Digital Comic Promotion Follows on the Heels of
Mind-Blowing Twilight Zone Bundle
February 26, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: February 26th, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment and unique media bundling site Groupees are proud to offer a horror-heavy digital comics promotion to fans of the seminal Bruce Campbell film, Army of Darkness. The AOD Build-a-Bundle is designed to fit any budget, granting enthusiasts the freedom to choose individual comics for a super-discounted rate, or collect all 111 digital comics for the low, low price of only $19.93 (a number familiar to fans as Army of Darkness' release year), a savings of over 90%!
The Groupees Army of Darkness Build-a-Bundle promotion can be found at: https://groupees.com/aod
To make the bundle even more appealing, Dynamite is offering five (5) introductory digital comics - an $8.95 value - for absolutely free. If you've never read the adventures of tough-talkin', chainsaw-wielding, Deadite-killin' Ashley J. Williams in comic book format before, feel free to dive into the carnage with the following selection:
Ash vs. The Army of Darkness #0Army of Darkness Movie Adaptation #1Army of Darkness Vol. 2 #1Army of Darkness: Ash Gets Hitched #1Army of Darkness: Shop Til You Drop #1
To purchase the individual issues in digital form, Dynamite and Groupees are offering each issue at a specially reduced price, so you can mix-and-match to meet your story preference. But remember - the best buy would be to nab the entire lot of digital AOD comics for the low rate of only $19.93. That's over 100 comics valued at almost $300 - over 2,000 pages of action and mayhem -- at a fraction of the price!
Army of Darkness Vol. 1 #1-4 ("AOD vs Reanimator" storyline) - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness Vol. 1 #5-7 - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness Vol. 1 #8-11 ("Ash vs. Classic Monsters" storyline) - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness Vol. 1 #12-13 (prequel to Ash vs. Marvel Zombies) - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness Vol. 2 #2-27 - $0.75 eachArmy of Darkness Vol. 3 #1-13 - $0.50 eachArmy of Darkness / Reanimator: Digital Exclusive Edition One-Shot - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness #1992.1 - $0.50 eachArmy of Darkness Vol 4 #1-5 ("Ash in Space" storyline) - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness vs. Hack/Slash #1-6 - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness: Ash for President One-Shot - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness: Ash Gets Hitched #2-4 - $0.50 eachArmy of Darkness: Ash Saves Obama #1-4 - $0.75 eachTales of Army of Darkness (featuring Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman) - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness Convention Special - $2.00 eachArmy of Darkness: Furious Road #1-6 - $1.00 eachArmy of Darkness Movie Adaptation #2-3 - 50 cents eachArmy of Darkness: Shop Til You Drop #2-4 - 50 cents eachArmy of Darkness / Xena: Warrior Princess - Why Not? #1-4 - $1.00 eachAsh and the Army of Darkness #1-8 - $1.00 eachAsh vs. The Army of Darkness #1-5 - $1.00 eachVampirella / Army of Darkness #1-4 - $1.00 eachXena: Warrior Princess vs. Army of Darkness: What Again? #1-4 - $1.00 each
Eager to experience more horror in digital comic form? Dynamite and Groupees proudly continue to offer the Twilight Zone Bundle, from now through the first week of March! Twilight Zone - the original science fiction phenomenon - hurls humanity's fragile sanity deeper into the unknown courtesy of Dynamite's talented roster of comic book writers and artists… and thanks to the publisher's partnership with Groupees, you have a front row seat to the weirdness!
The Twilight Zone bundle, can be found at: https://groupees.com/tz
A traditional package deal, Groupees offers the following 19 digital comics, valued at over $42.00, for the low price of only $3.99 - a 90% savings!
Twilight Zone #1-12 (by Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski)Twilight Zone: 1959 One-ShotTwilight Zone AnnualTwilight Zone: Lost Tales One-ShotTwilight Zone: Shadow and Substance #1-4
"Dynamite presents comic fans with two more great bundles of digital comics featuring iconic properties, Army of Darkness and The Twilight Zone," said Groupees Founder Thomas Brooke. "On behalf of the Groupees community, we thank Dynamite for continuing to offer such amazing deals on its digital library."
Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite, says, "Dynamite is proud to continue bringing first-class digital entertainment to the Groupees customer base through their innovative bundle program. This is a phenomenal bundle that will introduce longtime science fiction and horror lovers to the comic book medium. That's part of the Dynamite mission -- expanding the comics market by converting genre fans into comic shop customers."
These unique bundle sales are only available for a limited time, so act now!
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.
About Groupees:
Groupees is a unique online and mobile platform for distribution of digital media, including games, comics, ebooks and music, with real-time social features so users can share their passions with like-minded people from around the World. Based in Portland, OR, USA, the Groupees team spans continents and includes passionate professionals with backgrounds in games, music, social media and technology.
02/23/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ADVANCES TO PREMIER VENDOR STATUS
THROUGH DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS
Status Begins with April Previews for June In-Store Titles
February 23, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Diamond Comic Distributors and Dynamite Entertainment announce today that Dynamite has attained the "Premier" classification, which constitutes Dynamite's moving to the "Premier" section of Diamond Previews. The move recognizes the company's standing as a leading comic book and graphic novel publisher and expands their marketing and sales initiatives to the comic book specialty and bookstore markets.
"This change recognizes the growth and importance of Dynamite Entertainment to our business and the comics industry as a whole," said Diamond VP-Purchasing, Tim Lenaghan. "We look forward to working with Dynamite for many years to come to help nurture and grow the comic book specialty market."
"It's a supreme honor to advance to Premier Vendor status, and truly a reflection of the dedication of everyone at Dynamite, the strength and success of our partnerships with creators and licensors, and the comics we bring to our retail supporters and fans. Everyone involved, especially the comic shops and redaers, deserves our utmost respect and gratitude for their support," says Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. "We work shoulder-to-shoulder with amazing people, and this achievement gives greater visibility to the monumental work that they do. With our new position and reach, we'll be able to better coordinate with Diamond on many new ways to serve the retail community and further diversify our categories of product."
Beginning in April (and corresponding to June shipping), Dynamite will feature in the exclusive "Premier Comics" sections of Diamond's PREVIEWS catalog and PREVIEWSworld.com website, highlighting their new offerings to comic shop retailers and customers on a monthly basis. Dynamite's move will place them in the forefront of the catalog with other Premier-status publishers including Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and IDW Publishing. In addition to their published offerings, Dynamite's full range of merchandise - including statues, trading cards, and more - will move into the Premier section of Previews.
Diamond Comic Distributors is the world's largest distributor of English-language comic books, graphic novels, and pop culture-related merchandise. Based in Maryland, Diamond services more than 3,500 specialty retailers worldwide. For more information, visit Diamond at www.diamondcomics.com.
Dynamite Entertainment was founded in 2004 and is the award-winning publisher of multiple bestselling properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Red Sonja, Game of Thrones, SEAL Team Six, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters, and works with some of the highest-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Gail Simone, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Greg Pak, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. More information about the company can be found at dynamite.com.
02/20/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEAH MOORE AND JOHN REPPION CHALLENGE THE
WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE WITH ALL-NEW
SHERLOCK HOLMES STORYLINE, THE VANISHING MAN
February 20, 2018, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce their continuing exploration of a literary icon - and pop culture sensation - with Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man, a new series written by experienced Holmes writers Leah Moore and John Reppion, illustrated by rising talent Julius Ohta, and featuring cover artwork by superstar artist John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Star Wars).
"Sherlock Holmes is just such a great character and the world he inhabits is such a rich one. Even in the original stories, Arthur Conan Doyle was always hinting at all these other, as-yet-unrecorded adventures which he and Dr. Watson had already had. To be able to fill in some of those gaps with our own stories is a huge privilege, but also loads of fun," say Moore and Reppion in a joint statement.
Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man #1 introduces the curious case of Michael Williams, a reliable man at both work and home, who disappears without a trace from foggy old London Town. The famous consulting detective and his faithful companion Dr. Watson investigate, only to discover new dangers lurking around every corner!
"The Vanishing Man is a mystery a bit more in line with the Strand Magazine short stories which were collected in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," say Moore and Reppion. "As ever, part of the fun is tying the whole thing into the existing Holmes chronology; working out which of the original stories comes before and after, and exactly what's going in Holmes' life and world at that time. We've always tried to stick to Arthur Conan Doyle's version of Holmes as closely as possible."
Leah Moore and John Reppion are a husband-and-wife writing team based in Liverpool, UK. Scripting comics together since 2003, the duo have written for the likes of 2000 AD, Dark Horse, DC Comics, Dynamite, and IDW. They have written established characters such as Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes (The Trial of Sherlock Holmes, The Liverpool Demon), as well as creating their own. Together, they have faithfully adapted notable works by Lewis Carroll, H. P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, and M. R. James into comics and graphic novels. In addition, Moore and Reppion were consulting writers for Frogwares Games' multi-platform adventure, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments.
"Everyone loves a good mystery, and Leah and John are two of the best at crafting them. They launched our Sherlock Holmes brand in 2009 to critical acclaim (just as they did with our adaptations of Alice in Wonderland and Dracula), and we are eager to pour over their scripts for clues to the latest caper," says Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher at Dynamite. "Add newcomer Julius Ohta as an accomplice and that beloved scalawag John Cassaday into the mix, and you have all the ingredients for a wild romp through Victorian England!"
Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man #1 will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors' March Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in May. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies with their local comic book retailers. Sherlock Holmes 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 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.
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