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Preview: Red Sonja #75

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RED SONJA #75

32 pages FC •  $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by Eric Trautmann
Art by Marcio Abreu
Covers by Mel Rubi (cover A), Erik Jones (cover B), Walter Geovani (cover C)
(Fans – each cover has it’s own UPC so you and your retailers can order the Special Anniversary Covers of your choice!)

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ISSUE!

On the snowy steppes of Hyrkania, Red Sonja faces off against an army bent on crushing her homeland. Old scores are settled, alliances are broken, and rest assured, with the She-Devil With A Sword entering the fray, blood will surely flow.

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Preview: Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist Vol. 1 TP

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FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST VOL. 1 TP

200+ pages FC •  $29.99  •  Teen+
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN  
Art by DANIEL INDRO, RON ADRIAN
Cover by ALEX ROSS

A classic of science-fiction is reborn in Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist. Inspired by Alex Raymond’s legendary tales of invasion, action, and romance on the distant planet Mongo, and under the artistic supervision of renowned artist Alex Ross, Zeitgeist returns Flash Gordon to his two-fisted, thrill-packed roots. The year is 1934, and Earth is attacked by a powerful alien invasion force, led by the sinister, all-seeing Ming the Merciless. And this time, he does not fight alone. Allied with the sinister spymaster Klytus, his exotic and treacherous daughter, Princess Aura… and Adolf Hitler! Three valiant humans — iconic hero Flash Gordon, the beautiful, tough, determined Dale Arden, and the brilliant scientist Hans Zarkov — are plucked from our world and rocketed into another universe of fearsome creatures, noble and savage alien species, ancient science, and titanic threats.

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Lady Rawhide Returns!

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Dynamite Entertainment proudly announces the August 2013 debut of Lady Rawhide #1, the first chapter of a five-part miniseries that will dynamically reintroduce the iconic Western heroine to comic book fans.  Written by Eric Trautmann and featuring interior artwork by Milton Estevam, and features cover artwork by the preeminent “good girl” artist, Joseph Michael Linsner.

In Lady Rawhide #1, the masked heroine faces not only the corrupt forces of the government – bent on intimidating the populace through privation and cruelty – but also a new team of vigilantes known as the Sisters of the White Rose.  The Sisters, inspired by the legends of Zorro and Lady Rawhide, have taken up the struggle against tyranny.  While Lady Rawhide supports their goals, she cannot condone their bloody methods and finds herself facing off against her own devotees!

Lady Rawhide (along with her alter-ego Anita Santiago) was introduced into the Zorro mythos in 1994, a masked vigilante skilled with swords, guns, and her signature bullwhip.  Driven to avenge her brother’s suffering at the hands of a crooked government, she first had an antagonistic relationship with Zorro, but eventually became his confidante and staunch ally.  Lady Rawhide’s popularity as a Zorro regular grew, leading to her headlining several Lady Rawhide comic series.

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Preview: Red Sonja #74

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RED SONJA #74

32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen+
Written by Eric Trautmann
Art by Marcio Abreu
Cover by Walter Geovani

A time-lost, crumbling ruin, a centuries old blood feud, and old enemies and allies colliding on the crimson-stained ground of Hyrkania’s most storied battlefield. Add Red Sonja to the mix and you have a recipe for sharp-edged savagery.

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Preview – Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist #10

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FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #10

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN & ALEX ROSS
Art by RON ADRIAN
Cover by ALEX ROSS

In the wake of Flash Gordon’s victory, the court of Mongo pauses for a time of celebration. But Ming the Merciless has one last sinister scheme to launch, one that may spell death for Earth’s valiant defenders.

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Dynamite Heads to Emerald City Comiccon

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Dynamite has announced their creative guest line-up for this weekend’s Emerald City Comicon, along with their talent-packed signing schedule, three panels spotlighting some of the industry’s most beloved creators, a full selection of ECCC convention exclusives, and the foreshadowing of a surprise guest superstar who will reveal groundbreaking news!

Located at Booth #1802, Dynamite will be a flurry of activity with sixteen established industry veterans and up-and-coming talent greeting fans nearly every hour of the convention.

Garth Ennis will be on-hand to celebrate Red Team, his Dynamite follow-up after the thrilling conclusion to The Boys. Mark Waid makes his Dynamite convention debut as the brainchild of the all-new, all-explosive Green Hornet, while Matt Wagner celebrates the launch of the revealing Shadow: Year One series. Superstar artist Jae Lee will be happily signing his ECCC convention exclusive of Masks #1, featuring pulp hero, The Spider.

Dynamite also happily welcomes Francesco Francavilla, Joe Harris, Ron Marz, Brandon Jerwa, Robert Napton, Chris Roberson, Mark Rahner, Brennan Wagner, Eric Trautmann, and Jim Zub to the booth. The signing times for all guests can be found below.

Dynamite Entertainment will also welcome a Mystery Superstar Creator to their booth to make a huge announcement, as they triumphantly unveil a bold new comic series revitalizing a classic comic character! Keep your ear to the ground on Friday, as the announcement goes live.

Three panels will be held on-site to celebrate Dynamite Entertainment and its superb creators. Two Spotlight events will be hosted by television sensation Blair Butler, providing revealing glimpses into the creative process of Garth Ennis and Jae Lee.

  • “ECCC Spotlight Lounge Presents: Secret Origins with Garth Ennis” takes place on Saturday, 3/2, from 2:40pm – 3:35pm, in the Emerald City Spotlight Lounge, Room 604.
  • “ECCC Spotlight Lounge Presents: Secret Origins with Jae Lee” takes place on Saturday, 3/2, from 3:40pm – 4:35pm, in the Emerald City Spotlight Lounge, Room 604.
  • “Dynamite is Ready to Explode” takes place on Saturday, 3/2. It runs from 6:10pm – 7:05pm and will be held in Hall B, Room 608-610, and includes a whopping dozen creators, including Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Francesco Francavilla, our Surprise Mystery Guest, and more!

The Emerald City Comicon will feature fans’ first opportunity to pick up six spectacular exclusive variant comics, including the following:

The Shadow: Year One #1 Eccc “Emerald Green” Exclusive by Matt Wagner

  • Limited to 500 copies

Garth Ennis’ Red Team #1 Eccc “Emerald Green” Exclusive by Ryan Sook

  • Limited to 1000 copies

Garth Ennis’ Red Team #1 Eccc “Black & White” Exclusive by Howard Chaykin

  • Limited to 200 copies

Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars #1 “Emerald Green Risque” Exclusive by Mel Rubi

  • Limited to 500 copies

Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars #1 “Emerald Green Risque” Exclusive by Ale Garza

  • Limited to 100 copies

Masks #1 Emerald City Comicon “Spider” Exclusive by Jae Lee

  • Limited to 5000 copies

Dynamite has also produced four Limited Prints, available for free at Booth #1802. Two prints are designed to promote MARK WAID’S GREEN HORNET, so be sure to visit the booth during Waid’s scheduled signing time on Saturday between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, and get your prints signed! Dynamite’s other two prints are top secret, but can be signed throughout the weekend by the company’s Surprise Guest.

The complete signing schedule for all of Dynamite’s guests is:

Dynamite’s MYSTERY SUPERSTAR CREATOR, working on an Awesome, Top Secret Project!

  • Friday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Friday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Saturday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Sunday, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

GARTH ENNIS, writer of The Boys, Red Team, Battlefields, and The Shadow

  • Saturday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Saturday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Sunday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Sunday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, cover artist of The Shadow, The Spider, Dark Shadows, and Masks

  • Saturday, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

JOE HARRIS, writer of Vampirella vs. Dracula

  • Saturday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm

BRANDON JERWA, writer of Vampirella and Red Sonja

  • Friday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
  • Sunday, 10:00am – 11:00am
  • Sunday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

JAE LEE, cover artist of Masks and Thun’da

  • Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Sunday, 10:00am – 1:00pm

RON MARZ, writer of Prophecy

  • Friday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm

ROBERT NAPTON, writer of Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris

  • Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

MARK RAHNER, writer of Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars

  • Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Sunday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

CHRIS ROBERSON, writer of Masks

  • Friday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Saturday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

ERIC TRAUTMANN, writer of Flash Gordon and Red Sonja

  • Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Saturday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Sunday, 11:00am – 1:00pm

BRENNAN WAGNER, colorist of The Shadow: Year One

  • Friday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

MATT WAGNER, writer of The Shadow: Year One, Zorro, and Green Hornet: Year One

  • Friday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

MARK WAID, writer of Green Hornet

  • Saturday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

JIM ZUB, writer of Pathfinder

  • Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
  • Sunday, 11:00am – 12:00pm

If you’re attending Emerald City Comicon in Seattle this coming weekend, make sure to visit Booth #1802 and join in on the festivities!

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Preview – Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist #9

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FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #9

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN AND ALEX ROSS
Art by RON ADRIAN
Cover by ALEX ROSS

Ming has been defeated! Long live Flash Gordon! Following the daring assault on Mingo City, peace reigns across the kingdoms of Mongo…or does it? The dethroned Emperor’s reach is long, old enmities still smolder between rival Kings, and Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Hans Zarkov discover just how alien a world Mongo really is.

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Review – Dynamite’s Damsels #4 and Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist #8

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Damsels #4

Damsels Cover #4I’ve enjoyed Dynamite’s Damsels series. It’s a nice new take on the recently popular spinning of fairy tales. In this case a mystery where it’s clear not everyone is who they say they are and the why’s and how’s are still being figured out. This isn’t your regular Cinderalla, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and Snow White story.

As the twin armies of Perrault and Caumont thunder across the plains, Rapa and Heinrich search for clues to the true identity of Queen Talia in Perrault castle but soon find themselves fighting for their lives. Meanwhile in Villeneuve Queen Belle tries to reason with her husband, the king, as her subjects take matters into their own hands.

There’s some great humor in this comic, the idea of these people always being cursed or how they dealt with the Djinn. Plus there’s the action and the scheming between the Queens. It’s all adding up to an interesting comic. It’s not the best of the twisted tales, but it’s a worthy addition to what’s out there. How it differs and stands out is a part of the attraction to it. If you enjoy a comic with female leads that twists up traditional fairy tales, you should definitely check this one out.

Story: Leah Moore and John Reppion Art: Aneke Cover: Joseph Michael Linsner

Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Read

Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist #8

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I’m a fan of Flash Gordon. The original strips, the campy 80s movie and this series from Dynamite. The first story arc took the Flash Gordon story we were all familiar with, and also we got to see what was going on on Earth the entire time too. While that second story arc was a bit weaker, it answered a question I always had. But, the first arc ended and now we get to see what happens next.

While exploring the subterranean labyrinths beneath the Imperial Palace of Mongo, Dr. Hans Zarkov-brilliant scientist and engineer-finds himself trapped in his own past, courtesy of an insidious trap left behind by Ming the Merciless. Is even Zarkov’s genius enough to free himself from this deadly snare?

The comic is basically an origina story for Zarkov. We learn more about his history, his motivations and we move the story forward. Ming is deposed and captured, and now Mongo has to deal with the power vacuum. Actually Flash really has to deal with the power vacuum and he’s learning that it’s not easy. On top of that the bridge to Earth is destroyed and Zarkov is on a mission to fix that.

The series picks up with the story, allowing us to see what happens after Ming is defeated. While the first arc was  bit rushed, it’ll be interesting to see how long this plays out. The war has been won, and now it’s time to rebuild. In our modern times, it’s an interesting reflection of the real world. We’ll see how far it’s taken. It could be great, it could be crash and burn, but this first step is solid.

Story: Eric Trautmann Art: Daniel Indro Cover: Alex Ross or Francesco Francavilla

Story: 8.25 Art: 8 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

Preview – Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist #7

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FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #7

32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by DANIEL INDRO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1:10)
Fans, ask your retailer for these variant incentive covers!<
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As Ming prepares for the final offensive against the Earth, Flash Gordon — and allies both new and old — moves against Ming’s palace. Fighting alongside his fellow Earthmen, the brilliant Dr. Zarkov and the beautiful Dale Arden, Gordon leads a rebel band into the teeth of Ming’s fearsome defenses. But will even the universe’s greatest hero be in time?

Preview – Red Sonja #61

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RED SONJA #61

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by WALTER GEOVANI
Covers by WALTER GEOVANI (50%), WALTER REIS (50%)

Stygia: mysterious land of black magics, serpent gods,  and deadly intrigues…and the last place in the Hyborian Kingdoms a sane person would venture. But with Emperor Strabonus’ assassins hot on her heels, and accounts to settle in Stygia, that’s just where Red Sonja is headed.

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