FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE KURGAN VS. RAMIREZ IN NEW HIGHLANDER MINI-SERIES EVENT!!!
The Quest for the Sword of Ramirez sets the Stage for the Original Highlander Movie! November 5, 2007, Runnemede, NJ - DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT released images and information today announcing the release of Highlander: Way of the Sword #3, the third part of an all-new, four-issue Highlander mini-series event that will span the ages and explore the Highlander mythos with a tale of the original Highlander, Connor MacLeod, as he searches for the sword of his mentor, Ramirez! J.T. (Mike Turner's Fathom) Krul provides the incredible script for Highlander: Way of the Sword, while fan-favorite artist Carlos Rafael and colorist Carlos Lopez provides the stunning visuals. Issue #3 is scheduled for a January release with another set of "Immortal" connecting covers by Jean Diaz! "Way of the Sword" continues with the same successful design as Dynamite's first twelve-issue Highlander series by expanding on the adventures of the original characters while remaining faithful to the true mythos of the Immortals and their Game. Already, writers such as Brandon Jerwa and Michael Avon Oeming have shown the behind the scenes maneuverings of the Immortals, as well as what the future holds in the Highlander arena. Now writer J. T Krul opens the back story by revealing the first meeting of Connor MacLeod's mentor, Ramirez and the villainous Kurgan! Although fans of the original Highlander movie know the fate of these intriguing characters, now they will see the set up to one of the greatest adventures of all time. This mini-series is both a must for Highlander fans, as well as open and accessible to new readers! HIGHLANDER: WAY OF THE SWORD #3 (NOV073473) Writer: JT KRUL; Penciller: CARLOS RAFAEL; Covers: JEAN DIAZ (connecting covers) HIGHLANDER: WAY OF THE SWORD #2 (OCT073408) Writer: JT KRUL; Covers: JEAN DIAZ (connecting covers); Penciller: CARLOS RAFAEL HIGHLANDER: WAY OF THE SWORD #1 (SEP073520) Writer: JT KRUL; Covers: JEAN DIAZ (connecting covers); Penciller: CARLOS RAFAEL FANS! ASK YOUR LOCAL RETAILER ABOUT THE CARLOS RAFAEL
INCENTIVE COVERS! For art and more information please visit: http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C109163.html Dynamite plans to have incredible support for this release with house ads, Diamond Previews Ads, online ads through news websites, as well as prints ads in Comic Shop News! ###
www.dynamiteentertainment.com ABOUT DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT: DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling titles and properties. Beginning with their Army of Darkness comic book series - launching as the #1 independent comic in July of '04 - and recently ranked the #1 selling Independent Horror comic -- and continuing to their best-selling Red Sonja series - issue #0 alone selling over 240,000 copies and ongoing issues and one-shots recently ranked among the best-selling titles in unit sales and dollar volume - and not only has Dynamite consistently released Red Sonja as THE top selling single comic outside of Marvel and DC Comics, Dynamite successfully places more titles in the Top 100 than most non-Marvel, non-DC publishers. Dynamite's new monthly Battlestar Galactica series is the company's first major launch of '06, debuting with an impressive 175,000 copies in initial orders sold for the introductory #0 issue. Dynamite's ongoing Highlander comic book series launched to excess of 100,000 copies sold for issue #0. The recently released The Lone Ranger #1 sold out on its first day in comic shops, went in to an immediate 2nd printing, and the 2nd printing sold out from Dynamite! Now, in addition to the ongoing Red Sonja and AOD series, DYNAMITE has released the all-new Battlestar Galactica comic by Greg Pak and Nigel Raynor - launching with a specially priced #0 issue, having sold in excess of 175,000 copies and recently featured in the pages of TV Guide, A classic Battlestar Galactica comic book series, Xena by John Layman and Fabiano Neves, a Darkman vs. the Army of Darkness mini-series and is preparing the Lone Ranger with Brett Matthews and John Cassaday - and Dynamite has more on the horizon! In addition to the creators mentioned - Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics, including Alex (Justice) Ross, John (Astonishing X-Men) Cassaday, Michael (Superman/Batman, Aspen Comics) Turner, Jim (All-Star Batman) Lee, Michael (Red Sonja) Avon Oeming, Mike (Red Sonja/X-Men) Carey, Jim (Justice) Kruegar, Greg (The Incredible Hulk) Pak, Brett (Serenity, The Lone Ranger) Matthews - as well as working with up and coming new talent and enhancing strong creators! The company also produces new and classic material from such creators as Paul Gulacy and Doug Moench's Six from Sirius, Tim Truman's Scout, Carlos Trillo and Eduardo Risso's Borderline and other titles including Jim Starlin's Dreadstar, in addition to reprint editions of classic Red Sonja material and more. For updated information on Dynamite Entertainment and their titles, please visit the Dynamite website at www.dynamiteentertainment.com
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