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07/23/15 @ 2:06 pm EST
Swords of Sorrow: Red Sonja Vs Jungle Girl is part of Dynamite’s all-female written summer event starring their top female characters. This issue is written by Marguerite Bennett and drawn by Mirka Andolfo. Marguerite did this writer’s commentary on the issue. PAGE ONEFirst page, we just wanted a quick opening to catch up readers who may not be following the whole of the crossover, or those who are and needed a swift reminder of Sonja’s location, tasks, and motivation. She and Dejah Thoris discovered that these portals are engineered, and Sonja takes it upon herself to go find the villain and chop of their head, while Dejah turns back to protect her people in their hour of need—fairly informative of character, too.  PAGE TWO – PAGE THREEIf you can, always make Page Two a splash. Dirty writer trick. Tighten tension on Page One and unlock it on Page Two.Ohhhh, Sonja, making friends wherever you go.   PAGE FOUR – PAGE FIVEOr, regarding splash pages, go overboard.I wanted to write a pulp comic—a visual feast, big fat colorful panels. Here we see the jungle, the ice storm, the dinosaurs, and Sonja—four things that should not collide. We’ve got a gorgeous world, but a world clearly out of balance—maybe more beautiful for the disharmony, but decidedly less stable and more dangerous. I was really looking forward to this spread and Mirka’s fantastic.   PAGE SIX – PAGE SEVENPoor Sonja. The spirit was willing, but the plot is causing you trouble. Pixar Rules: Coincidence can get your character into trouble, but it cannot get them out.Fortunately, Sonja loves trouble.(Also, I freaking love Mirka’s art. Jeez.)  PAGE EIGHT – PAGE NINECheesecakey, if your cheesecake could occasionally murder you. I actually rather like good cheesecake when it’s in most pulp comics—context, personhood, and execution are everything, though. You can tell me if I succeeded or not.Jana also only got the drop on Sonja because Sonja just went from zero gravity back to insane humidity and dehydration. Jana is actually not a very capable fighter—she’s more skilled at hunting, tracking, and misdirection.Also, I think I quoted Lion King’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” to Mirka regarding Sonja and Jana’s tumble down that hillside and wiggled my eyebrows at her. God bless Mirka.I also really enjoy wordplay and archaic insults. I took far, far too many Linguistics classes in school and there is an alternate timeline where I became a linguist. Sonja’s “well-traveled barbarian” complements Jana’s cheerful ignorant innocence well, too—personality is everything when you’re baring this much skin. PAGE TENAwwwww, making friends! Friendship is magic, you guys, don’t you watch MY LITTLE PONY? PAGE ELEVENYup, and there’s Mistress Hel, wishing she were cool like Sonja and Jana, wishing she had moves like Jagger.Also enjoyed having two women running around in chainmail and fur bikinis and becoming friends and teaching each other things and making plans for their future friendship.(My parents aren’t going to read this, are they?) PAGE TWELVE – PAGE THIRTEENAhhhhh, quite like these pages. Really wanted the wrongness of the storm to come across in a beautiful way. Mirka nailed it. PAGE FOURTEENSome points about Jana and her role in the jungle—she is a hunter. She is a meat-eater and she kills. But she kills to survive or to feed her tribe. This was wanton and cruel. And now she’s gonna murder your punk ass. PAGE FIFTEEN – PAGE SIXTEEN Friendship is magic but it is also obnoxious puns. Jamie McKelvie is right; working with Kieron Gillen has ruined me. PAGE SEVENTEEN – PAGE NINETEENOh, poor Bel’lok. I designed you to be our pretty doe-eyed damsel and you’re so good at it. I like his vulnerability immensely; I like his modesty and his will to press on, even as he is injured, even as he is surrounded by strangers. Black male characters in comics are so often portrayed as the muscle, and I wanted to expand into something gentler, cognitive, and romantic, in terms of race and gender performance. Criticize away—I’m learning, too. Bel’lok is far and away the smartest and cleverest person in the whole arc. He’s done his homework and he knows what’s going on and he might just know how to fix everything. PAGE TWENTY“What’s going on” being “Mistress Hel is being a massive jerkface.”
11/29/18 @ 11:47 am EST
Dynamite Entertainment announces a fun new Kickstarter campaign for the 100 Years of Dejah Thoris Deluxe Trading Cards. Check out the Kickstarter to score unbeatable, advance deals on these packs which include one-of-a-kind sketch cards and other rewards like graphic novels. 
Whether she's portrayed as a damsel in distress or a fierce and capable warrior in her own right, Dejah Thoris always looks fantastic. This highly collectible set features the cream of the crop of artists and their portrayals of the Princess of Mars. Including luminaries Joe Jusko, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jae Lee, David Finch and Mel Rubi. Each foil pack includes 7 total cards split up between high quality full color base cards, sketch cards, black and white line art cards, puzzle cards and signature cards. These deluxe packs will eventually retail for upwards of $100, but are available now on Kickstarter for only $65 (without even counting all the bonuses available). The Dejah Thoris Sketch Cards Kickstarter is live now, visit here: 100 Years of Dejah Thoris Collectible Sketch Cards Supporters can choose among a range of other reward tier options, including a selection of Dynamite's critically acclaimed Dejah Thoris graphic novels and the beautiful 288 page Art of Dejah Thoris book. Request your own specific backing tier with the combo you want. Or go big and get all the above! Backers who preorder three foil packs or more will be able to choose among a selection of top tier artists to produce exclusive one-of-a-kind sketch cards just for them. Also available are various, one-of-a-kind sketch card puzzle sets. Edgar Rice Burroughs contributed an incomparable oeuvre to popular fiction across his Barsoom saga and other works. The central characters of John Carter, Dejah Thoris and their family have entertained and inspired across ... 11/19/18 @ 9:05 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment is excited to announce the next installment of the Battlestar Galactica saga as writer Michael Moreci (Roche Limit, Hoax Hunters) and artist Breno Tamura (Batgirl and the Birds of Prey) take the helm of in Twilight Command, coming this winter!
In the spirit of Rogue One—but all BSG—Battlestar Galactica: Twilight Command follows a group of men and women who’ve lost everything, who’ve compromised their souls and are in need of redemption—and they find it on New Caprica, in a one-way mission that will set the stage to free the human race from Cylon occupation. 
"I'm not kidding when I say that this is the exact story I've been wanting to tell since I watched Battlestar Galacticawhen it first aired. I always thought there were so many stories to tell on New Caprica, and being able to expand the Battlestar Galactica world with new characters--and old favorites--is so amazing,” said writer Michael Moreci. “Not only that, but this is a bit of a different kind of Battlestar Galactica story. I liken it to what Rogue One did for Star Wars; it maintained the spirit while creating something new.” “This series is a stellar addition to the Battlestar Galacticacanon,” said Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. “We've had the distinct pleasure of publishing Battlestar Galactica stories for over a decade and Twilight Command will no doubt be a fan favorite."
“As a huge Battlestar Galactica fan, this is the exact kind of story I'd want to see, and I'm thrilled to be telling it," added Moreci.
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Dynamite Entertainment today announced plans to launch a brand new ongoing Red Sonja series as Eisner-nominated author Mark Russell (The Flintstones) and artist Mirko Colak (Conan) deliver a savage story of metal and blood in 2019! In Red Sonja, Russell and Colak bring forth the tale of Tomyris, a world conqueror possessing a massive army and a fatal prophecy. A bastard sorceress craves revenge. And a fearsome red-haired warrior is made wartime ruler of a homeland set for decimation. No man knows the place of her birth, nor where she learned to wield a sword to shame many a male. They know only that she is called The She-Devil Of The Hyrkanian Steppes. That, and RED SONJA. "I’m a huge fan of ancient history because there’s no clear line where the history ends and legend begins, so in a way, all ancient history is a work of fantasy," stated author Mark Russell. "I really wanted to write a fantasy title that allowed me to work in some of the incredible stories and themes of ancient history, in particular, the story of Tomyris, the bad-ass Queen of the Steppes, and it’s hard to imagine a better character to tell that story than Red Sonja, the bad-ass Queen of Comics." 
"Mark Russell’s take on Sonja is steeped in greater-than-fiction history, with a humongous worldview. Sonja will be the focus, but what’s exciting is to see the lore and world-building that Mark’s infusing into this new ongoing, to create a fusion of modern storytelling while placing big classical elements front and center," added series editor Nate Cosby. "The rest of the creative team is in perfect harmony with the approach…artist Mirko Colak is drawing ... 11/06/18 @ 5:19 pm EST
This is the final update on the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter. Not only were we able to meet our goal, but we completely smashed the $12,000 stretch goal! Thank you to everyone who helped us get there through your passion for the Pathfinder game and statue art. The campaign ends tonight (Tuesday) at 10 P.M. You have just a few hours to sneak in and join the party. Or buff your reward tier to secure more of the campaign exclusives. Thanks to all of you blasting past that stretch goal, we will be bestowing a bonus digital copy of the Pathfinder: Goblins graphic novel to ALL backers, regardless of pledge level. This anthology series featured hilarious stories by Pathfinder legends James L. Sutter, F. Wesley Schneider & Erik Mona. As well as contributions from some of the most talented writers and artists in comics like Charles Soule, Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes, Adam Warren, Lee Moder, Carlos Gomez and more! We hope everyone is excited to receive their Seoni statue and all the other items. After working with Paizo for years on comics, this first ever hand-painted 12 inch tall resin statue is a great way to level up that partnership and give fans what they've been wanting. As a reminder, here are the sweet reward options exclusive to this campaign: Kickstarter exclusive Pathfinder t-shirt for $20 - the perfect add-on or introductory reward! Sandpoint: Light of the Lost Coast - the newest official campaign setting book, signed by author and creative director James Jacobs Digital or physical copies of the official Pathfinder graphic novels - over 1,600 pages of story! To support the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter, visit: PATHFINDER SEONI KICKSTARTER Thank you for supporting this campaign! 
11/05/18 @ 11:06 pm EST
Thanks to all the passionate fans like you, we were able to fully fund the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter! We can't wait to hear from you all when you get your statues, t-shirts and other goodies. However, the campaign isn't quite over yet. Those of you who have been watching and waiting should pledge now at any level to join the party before this campaign ends. In fact, we have even added a stretch goal! If we get to $12,000, backers at every level will get a bonus digital copy of the Pathfinder: Goblins graphic novel. This anthology series featured hilarious stories by Pathfinder legends James L. Sutter, F. Wesley Schneider & Erik Mona. As well as contributions from some of the most talented writers and artists in comics like Charles Soule, Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes, Adam Warren, Lee Moder, Carlos Gomez and more! Truly the cherry on top for anyone going for the Pathfinder Library tier. For those who have missed it, the centerpiece of this campaign is the intricately hand-painted 12 inch tall resin statue of the sorceress Seoni. The first ever Pathfinder statue. With two versions and an unpainted variant for the DIY and sculpting appreciators. With the great success of this one, be on the lookout for what we might do next. Alongside or separate from the statue, we are offering several other fun options: Kickstarter exclusive Pathfinder t-shirt for $20 - the perfect add-on or introductory reward! Sandpoint: Light of the Lost Coast - the newest official campaign setting book, signed by author and creative director James Jacobs Digital or physical copies of the official Pathfinder graphic novels - over 1,600 pages of story! The campaign ends Tuesday, November 6 at 10 P.M. EST. Don't miss it! To support the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter, visit: PATHFINDER ... 11/02/18 @ 6:35 pm EST
Dynamite and Paizo's Pathfinder Kickstarter campaign is ending very soon! Fans of the legendary roleplaying game and Dynamite's acclaimed fantasy comics set in its world owe it to themselves to check out all the available rewards. The campaign ends Tuesday, November 6 at 10 P.M. EST. Don't miss it! The star of the show is the 12 inch tall high quality resin Seoni statue. Fans have been asking for Pathfinder statues for years, and we're proud to make the first one ever. This is following our strong, years long partnership with Paizo on licensed Pathfinder comic books. Seoni has hand-painted colors and intricate details like her tattoos and "battle damage." The statue comes in two variations, with a third unpainted version exclusive to Kickstarter. Perfect for the statue super fan and aspiring painters! Alongside or separate from the statue, we are offering several other fun options: Sandpoint: Light of the Lost Coast - the newest official campaign setting book, signed by author and creative director James Jacobs Digital or physical copies of the official Pathfinder graphic novels - over 1,600 pages of story! Kickstarter exclusive Pathfinder t-shirt Pick whichever rewards you are interested in, building your own custom Pathfinder bundle. Whether it's one digital graphic novel or three statues plus everything else! To support the Pathfinder Seoni Kickstarter, visit: PATHFINDER SEONI KICKSTARTER Thank you for your continued support! 
10/30/18 @ 9:53 pm EST
Dynamite is partnering with Groupees to offer a curated selection of digital comics as well as physical goodies for great low prices to slip in your treat bag. Fans can choose from several tiers to fit their budget and desires – including FREE comics! The eight tiers range between free and $20 for digital comics, with savings up to 90% off! For fans who enjoy watching their shelves and stacks of books overflow, deluxe hardcover art books “The Art of Army of Darkness” and “The Art of Troma” are being offered. Cult horror film fans and tabletop gamers alike can check out the Reanimator Board Game – and upgrade it with the dual expansion pack at a steal. Each successive tier includes all the items from those before. The Groupees Fall Horror Bundle promotion can be found here - DYNAMITE FALL HORROR BUNDLE This unique bundle sale is only available for a limited time, so act now! Digital Tiers FREE Tier: Blood Brothers #1 Wolfcop #1
Twilight Zone/The Shadow #1
Preview of Mars Attacks #1
Preview of KISS Blood and Stardust #1 $5 Tier: Blood Brothers #2 – 4 L.A. Banks Vampire Huntress #1 – 4
Monster War #1 – 4
Twilight Zone/The Shadow #2 – 4
Vampirella (2016) #1 – 3 19 comics at $37.81 value  $10 Tier: Dark Shadows #1 – 12 Dean Koontz Frankenstein Storm Surge #1 – 6
Great Divide #1 – 6
Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson Hopcross Jilly #1 – 6
Vampirella (2016) #4 – 6 33 comics at $65.67 value $20 Tier: Army of Darkness/Xena: Forever and a Day #1 – 6
Complete Dracula #1 – 5
Dark Shadows #13 – 23
Grimm #6 – 12
Jim Butcher Dresden Files Ghoul Goblin #1 – 6
KISS ... 10/24/18 @ 3:04 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment and IDW Publishing announced today an epic crossover series from writer Scott Duvall (Narcopolis: Continuum) and artist Vincenzo Federici (Pathfinder: Spiral of Bones) where two cult classics clash for the first time with Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep!
In Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep, Ash embarks on a soul-searching road trip to Texas on a hunch that Elvis Presley may still be alive and kicking (and supposedly vanquished a mummy)! What follows is a series of universe-spanning events that involve an Elvis jumpsuit with special time-travel abilities, a trip to 70’s Vegas, plus the reveal of an evil new Book of the Dead, the Necronomicon Ho-Tep.
“Being a huge fan of the character of Ash, and by extension, actor Bruce Campbell, I was instantly drawn to the movie Bubba Ho-Tep, based on an original story by the great Joe R. Lansdale, and starring Campbell as Elvis. Immediately upon release, I added it to my DVD collection, and I would group it with Army of Darkness because it felt like a companion piece to it,” said author Scott Duvall. “Often viewing them in close succession, I knew the Ash and Elvis team-up would go together like peanut butter and banana. These two worlds already fit so well together in tone, it made it totally plausible that they could co-exist on the same plane. Wanting to see what it would be like if Ash and Elvis interact is a big part of what sparked this, and so I'm thrilled we'll get to finally see that in these pages. ”
Bubba Ho-Tep creator and author Joe R. Lansdale added, "Script and artist for the first issue of Army of Darkness vs Bubba Ho-tep are as delicious as a fried peanut ... 10/23/18 @ 6:11 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment announces a book tour with Lloyd Kaufman to celebrate the release of “The Art of Troma.” Lloyd will stop by Bookstr for a Facebook Live event and then at Barnes & Noble locations. Lloyd will show clips of classic Troma films, host a question & answer session and sign free of charge. Copies of the book will be available at the stores. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. Bookstr Facebook Live event
Click here to visit their page Friday, October 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble
189 The Grove Drive, Unit K-30
Los Angeles, CA, 90036 Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 7 p.m. Clackamas Town Center Barnes & Noble #2262
12000 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite 1176
Portland, OR, 97086 The visionary director is excited to stretch his legs and hit the road. To come face to face with the twisted fans of his perverse creations. "Toxic Avenger and I can’t wait to meet our fans at Barnes & Noble and to show the beautiful collectible Tromarrific book that Dynamite Comics created! Forget The Art of the Deal! Thanks to Dynamite you have The Art of Troma! I have been making movies for 50 years and this is the apex! The Troma Fans are the best," said the evil genius. The 256-page deluxe hardcover is written by New York Times bestselling author Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong, Cowboys and Aliens) and compiles never-before-seen art, photos, and trivia from the cult classic studio. Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz created Troma in 1974. The studio continues to create films like The Toxic Avenger,Tromeo and Juliet, and Poultrygeist. Their “Movies of the Future” have dared fans to turn away from their slime and blood-soaked flicks. 
10/23/18 @ 6:07 pm EST
Dynamite Entertainment announces a Kickstarter campaign for the first-ever resin statue for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. The publisher continues their strong partnership with gaming leader Paizo Inc. following years of expanding the lore of the game’s world. Backers can preorder their copies of the limited-edition statue and bundle in a range of extras currently available only through the Kickstarter. Seoni, one of the most popular iconic heroes in the Pathfinder universe, was an obvious choice for the statue. The powerful Varisian spellcaster is perfect with her intricate tattoos and patterned clothing. The high-quality resin statue stands approximately 12 inches tall. The tattoos and other details like “dirt” and battle damage are all hand painted. 
The statue is available in multiple variants. A “Spellcasting” edition portrays Seoni using her signature magic using a plastic energy effect. The “Battle Ready” edition swaps that out for her staff and an alternate pose. The Spellcasting version is available unpainted for the DIY enthusiasts. Supporters can choose among a range of reward tier options, including Dynamite’s well-received comics, from the recent Spiral of Bones series to a complete set of nine graphic novel volumes – over 1,600 pages of Pathfinder content! Another option is the campaign setting book Sandpoint, Light of the Lost Coast signed by author James Jacobs. And of course, t-shirts! Or go big and get all the above! Most exciting is the opportunity for tabletop devotees to collaborate with Dynamite and a professional sculptor to develop and create 10 custom pewter miniatures up to 35 millimeters tall. “We've been creating great Pathfinder comics with Paizo over the last half-decade, but today, I’m immensely excited to announce the expansion of that partnership, starting with our first Pathfinder statue of Seoni,” shared Nick Barrucci, Dynamite Publisher/CEO. “We worked hand-in-hand with our friends ... |
