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Dynamite Entertainment Previews – 3/7/12

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THE BOYS #64

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Mature
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by RUSS BRAUN
Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON

Still reeling from the events of last issue, Hughie follows his boss to Washington DC, where the US military struggles to throw a ring of steel around the Capitol. Meanwhile, MM’s research finally bears fruit, but with all Hell breaking loose will his discoveries come too late? Billy Butcher goes off to meet his destiny, in the penultimate part of Over the Hill with the Swords of a Thousand Men.

“Remember when “The Boys” was just some frivolous fun? This issue will transport you back to those salad days and make you laugh while you cringe. It’s not taking itself too seriously, and yet it’s still pushing the grand narrative forward.” – Comic Book Resources

“Now this is what I’ve needed. Finally, Butcher and Hughie are back together. This is what makes this book great. The interaction between these two is priceless.” – A Comic Book Blog

“The Boys is worth the pick up almost every month especially if your looking to spice up your steady diet of superhero with something a little bit more superhero/indy.” – Tres Komikeros

VAMPIRELLA vs. DRACULA #2

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by JOE HARRIS
Art by IVAN RODRIGUEZ
Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

Mysteriously transported to 19th Century Europe, Vampirella must team with Jonathan Harker and his band of vampire slayers to navigate a familiar, but twisting narrative in order to track down Dracula. But who, or what, is behind this strange temporal loop that’s ensnared them, or the evolving, shifting storyline they appear destined to follow?  From the smoking battlefields and impaled victims of Vlad Dracul’s Wallachia to the unsuspecting underbelly of modern-day New York City, these two vampiric titans cross paths.  Hunting like enemies, warring like lovers scorned, each seeking to break free of the tragic destiny that’s ensnared them both… or die trying!

THE LONE RANGER VOL. 2 #3

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by ANDE PARKS
Art by ESTEVE POLLS
Covers by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

The “Hard Country” arc continues with its first multi-issue story. The Lone Ranger is pitted against a new enemy who hides behind the symbol the Lone Ranger holds most dear: a Marshal’s badge. Tasked by a federal agent to stop a murderous gang of train robbers, Lone Ranger and Tonto find themselves ambushed and betrayed. The hard country that is the old west just got harder for its two greatest heroes.

JENNIFER BLOOD #10

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Mature
Written by AL EWING
Art by KEWBER BAAL
Covers by TIM BRADSTREET (main), ALÉ GARZA (1-in-15)
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by TIM BRADSTREET
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by TIM BRADSTREET

It’s the ALL-VIOLENCE issue! Punching! Shooting! Stabbing! Vicious dogs!  Torture and why it sucks! War screams! Blood going everywhere! Other bodily fluids going everywhere! Ruined wigs! Whispered arguments during funerals! Funerals! Cars smashing through wrought-iron gates! Broken bottles! Mike Fulsom swearing loudly! Again! And wouldja believe — NINJETTES TWO?

KIRBY: GENESIS CAPTAIN VICTORY #4

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Teen +
Plot by ALEX ROSS, STERLING GATES
Script by STERLING GATES
Art by WAGNER REIS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), MICHAEL AVON OEMING (1-in-10)
“Negative Effect Art” Retailer Incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Black & White” Retailer Incentive cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
“Virgin Art” Retailer Incentive cover by ALEX ROSS

When Captain Victory brings a mysterious wounded woman on board the Dreadnaught Tiger, it’s up to the mysterious amphibious Orca to discover just what
happened to her! As he trawls through black waters of the planet Dok searching for clues, however, Orca’s memories begin to surface. Will his past catch up to him just in time to drag him down? Or will Victory lose another crew member in a tragic accident?

ROBERT JORDAN’S WHEEL OF TIME: THE EYE OF THE WORLD #22

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by ROBERT JORDAN, CHUCK DIXON
Art and cover by ANDIE TONG

Hard traveling on the Caemlyn Road becomes a little bit easier for Rand and Mat after they’re inspired to travel as gleemen.  Their journey takes them to the village of Four Kings – and right back into danger. Will it be the thieves or the Darkfriends that catch them first?  Find out in the next chapter of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World!

THE BOYS VOL. 10: BUTCHER, BAKER, CANDLESTICKMAKER TRADE PAPERBACK

144 pages FC •  $19.99  • Mature  •  (C:0-1-2)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art and cover by DARICK ROBERTSON

WE FOUND EACH OTHER, BILLY.
In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone’s got to make sure the “supes” don’t get out of line. And someone will. Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother’s Milk, The Frenchman and The Female are The Boys: a CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most lethal force on Earth- superpower. Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them- sometimes- need to be taken out of the picture.

That’s when you call in The Boys.

He could have been a very different man. Billy Butcher, leader of The Boys, once had a chance at another life entirely- when the love of a good woman pulled him aside from his dreadful path of violence and despair. This is the story of Billy and Becky, told by the man himself: from the backstreets of London’s East End to the carnage of the Falklands War, from the heights of love to the depths of tragedy. And when he’s done, he’ll be ready… to finish things once and for all.

This volume collects issues 1-6 of the hit mini-series, The Boys: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, and features all of the covers by Darick Robertson.

Pick of the Week – Winter Soldier #1

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Captain America is still a solid book, but having Bucky go back to his Winter Soldier persona and having everyone think he’s dead opens up a very interesting direction that’s obviously leading to somewhere.  Where that is, I have no idea and that’s why I’m picking Winter Soldier #1 as the comic for the week.  It’s a series I’m looking forward to checking out.  I’m expecting some good things from a character that should be absolutely horrible in theory.

  • Winter Soldier #1 – See above.
  • Fathom #4 – I’ve really dug the fourth volume of the series so far, and can’t wait to see what’s up next.
  • Locke & Key: Clockworks #4 – If you’ve never read the series, time to start from the first volume.
  • The Lone Ranger #2 – I really dug the first issue, here’s hoping the second is just as good.
  • The Strange Talent of Luthor Strode #5 – The series is so over the top violent and so much fun.

Preview – The Lone Ranger #1

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THE LONE RANGER #1

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by ANDE PARKS
Art by ESTEVE POLLS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (50%), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (50%)
“Negative Effect Art” Retailer Incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Virgin Art” Retailer Incentive cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
“Ranger Blue Art” Retailer Incentive cover by ALEX ROSS

It’s been two months since Lone Ranger and Tonto hit the trails of the old west, looking for injustice. They’ve found plenty. Now, they come across settlers who have been victimized in a way that stirs memories in John Reid. Loss, vengeance, and redemption as pioneer idealism meets the reality of hard life on the prairie. A stand-alone tale that ties into an epic six part story that will test the mettle of the west’s most legendary heroes.

Preview – The Lone Ranger Vol. 4: Resolve Trade Paperback

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THE LONE RANGER VOL 4: RESOLVE TRADE PAPERBACK

232 pages FC  • $19.99  •  Teen +
Written by BRETT MATTHEWS
Art by SERGIO CARIELLO
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

The Ranger and Tonto head for their final confrontation with the villainy that is Butch Cavendish. Along the way, love is found, life is lost, and the Ranger learns the true meaning of “Resolve.” Collects issues #17-25, along with all of the covers by artist John Cassaday.

“Believe the hype with The Lone Ranger, as it’s a very good read, a strongly visual one that demands you slow down and appreciate the gorgeous art. Sergio Cariello and Marcelo Pinto do fantastic work as a team, giving The Lone Ranger a unique, stunning look.” – Comic Book Resources

The Lone Ranger Returns At Dynamite Entertainment!

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Official Press Release

THE LONE RANGER® RIDES AGAIN AT DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

NEW COMIC BOOK SERIES AVAILABLE IN JANUARY 2012

Runnemede, NJ (October 26th, 2011) – Dynamite Entertainment and Classic Media welcome the return of America’s quintessential Western hero-The Lone Ranger® to the comic world! The masked man returns with a new #1 in January 2012 as an ongoing series. This new The Lone Ranger comic series kicks off with a six-part story called “Hard Country.” To allow new fans to jump into the series, the first two issues will be included within a larger story.  It will then move into a longer, serialized tale, respecting the excellent template provided by Brett Matthews and Sergio Cariello with John Cassaday, setting off on a new trail.

At the end of the Matthews series, The Lone Ranger and Tonto were ready to strike out in the old west, fighting for what is right and helping those in need. “Hard Country” is about the old west striking back – a harsh environment where only the tough really make it. This is the story about these two American legends, early in their development, as they learn this bleak reality. While they’re not going to fold, they will come to see that this is a hard task they’ve set for themselves. A hard task in a vast “hard country.”

“The Lone Ranger #1 begins our Hard Country arc with a heart-breaking tale of loss that holds a mirror up to John Reid’s past,” says writer Ande Parks.  “The man John Reid has become in his The Lone Ranger identity was shaped by tragic loss. Now he sees that loss on the faces of a new generation. Can one man make a difference in the lives of a father and his children whose world is crumbling? The Lone Ranger is damn well going to try!”

“Kudos to Ande and Esteve doing an incredible job leading in to The Lone Ranger #1 and following up Brett, Sergio, and John’s series so successfully with The Lone Ranger: Death of Zorro series, which has received a considerable amount of critical acclaim,” said Dynamite President and Publisher Nick Barrucci.  “The Lone Ranger: Death of Zorro showed fans that Ande and Esteve were the right successors for the series.  They “know” The Lone Ranger, and are making the series their own.  Fans will be excited when they read the first issue, and with covers by Award-Winning artists including an Alex Ross painted cover and Francesco Francavilla as the ongoing cover artist, The Lone Ranger will be a must-read book!”

“The Lone Ranger is arguably the most popular Western character of all time and we are thrilled to team up with Dynamite Entertainment to introduce fans to another adventure,” said Nicole Blake EVP, Global Marketing & Consumer Products, Classic Media.

Here are some of the critic’s reactions for The Lone Ranger: Death of Zorro series:

“Anyone who naturally finds themselves drawn to the legends of Zorro or The Lone Ranger will be enraptured by this crossover.” – Comics Bulletin

“The Death of Zorro is a solid read!” – Major Spoilers

“The Lone Ranger: The Death of Zorro is, at its heart, the epitome of a good western story. It’s the story of good people struggling against bad people. It’s the story of a road dusty hero avenging a fallen hero.” – Invest Comics

“A few months back I mentioned in a review that Dynamite currently publishes the finest comics. The Death of Zorro is another clear example proving that point..” – Inside Pulse

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit www.comicshoplocator.com For art and more information, please visit: www.dynamite.net

About Dynamite Entertainment:

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, Green Hornet, Vampirella, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, Game of Thrones and more!  In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and best selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Michael Avon Oeming, Mel Rubi, Marc Guggenheim, Stephen Sadowski, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner 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. Several of their titles have also hit The New York Times Best-Sellers list: The Boys, Vampirella Archives, Robert Jordan’s New Spring and Wheel of Time graphic novels.  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%). The company has also been nominated for several industry awards, including the prestigious Eisner Award.

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