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First Ever Pulp Hero Crossover From Dynamite

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The Shadow, Green Hornet, Kato, Zorro, The Spider, Miss Fury, The Black Bat and MORE are all featured in Masks, the Dynamite Entertainment cross-over featuring the top pulp heroes of all time.  Written by Chris Roberson, the entire first issue is painted by Alex Ross. This is his first full interior work since Justice at DC Comics.  Masks is hitting comic book stores everywhere this November, also featuring covers by Alex Ross, Sean Phillips, Howard Chaykin and Jae Lee.

In Masks #1, it’s 1938, and the Justice Party has swept into office in New York State. But the newly-elected officials are in the control of powerful criminals, who quickly corrupt the law to their own advantage. When a fascist police state is instituted, the only ones who stand in defense of the innocent are masked vigilantes like the Shadow, the Green Hornet, Kato, and the Spider. When the law is unjust, justice must be an outlaw…

The Spider #1 Second Print And The Spider #2 Are Sold Out!

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THE SPIDER #1 SECOND PRINT AND THE SPIDER #2 ARE SOLD OUT!

June 14th, 2011, Mt. Laurel, NJ – Following the sell out news of The Spider #1 (first printing) selling out, Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that The Spider #1 Second Print has sold out and The Spider #2 (1st Print) has also sold out at our distributor, but may still be available at a comic book store near you! The series is written by acclaimed writer David (Black Panther: The Man Without Fear) Liss and drawn by Colton Worley, with covers by John Cassaday, Francesco Francavilla and Ron Lesser!  The Spider, one of the greatest pulp characters of all time is now re-launched into the 21st century! Make sure to pick up Spider #1 Second Print and The Spider #2 while you still can at your local comic book shop!

In The Spider #2, the battle is on as the all-new Spider, re-launched into the 21st century, takes on the murderous and beautiful Anput! A demonic gas turns ordinary citizens into mindless zombies, and the Spider must play a losing game against a ticking clock in a desperate attempt to save lives. But will the Spider’s technology, allies and determination be enough against Anput’s ruthless quest for revenge? The pulp tradition is back, with nonstop action, hard choices and devastating sacrifices.

Also, please note that The Spider #3 (MAY121043) and #4 (JUN121044) are also available for re-order and The Spider #5 (JUL120973) is available for order as well!  Be sure to pick up The Spider #1 Second Print and The Spider #2 while you still can as well as ensuring that you have enough copies of The Spider #3-5 for fans everywhere!

David Liss is an American writer of novels, essays and short fiction and comic books.  Most of Liss’ novels to date are historical-mystery novels. Settings include 18th century London and America, and 17th century Amsterdam. One novel, The Ethical Assassin, is a contemporary mystery-thriller. His first book, A Conspiracy of Paper (2000), won the 2001 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. A member of the International Thriller Writers, he is a regular attendee at Bouchercon and Thrillerfest.

He has written for Marvel comics for Black Panther: The Man Without Fear as well as Mystery Men, a five issue limited series from Marvel that is set in the Great Depression.  David currently writes The Spider for Dynamite Entertainment!

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About Dynamite Entertainment:

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Shadow, 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, Jae Lee, Matt Wagner and a host of up and coming new talent!

Dynamite recently won the Diamond Gem Award for Best Publisher Under 4% of market share for 2011!

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.

Dynamite Entertainment Previews – 6/6/12

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PROPHECY #1 (of 7)

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by RON MARZ
Art by WALTER GEOVANI
Cover by PAUL RENAUD
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Dynamite’s biggest company cross-over event of ALL TIME!

In 2012, the Mayan doomsday prophecy is coming to pass, and the end of the world makes for strange allies. Vampirella, Red Sonja, Kulan Gath, Dracula, Eva, Herbert West The Reanimator, Allan Quatermain, Athena, Dorian Gray, Purgatory, Pantha and many more choose sides and clash in battles that will decide the fate of the Earth and all of mankind. Will the forces of good be able to stop the end of days? Or will an army of darkness rise?

A seven-issue, SELF-CONTAINED event!

Be there for the first crossover spanning the Dynamite line!

Dynamite’s most powerful and ambitious cross-over EVER!

THE BOYS #67

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

The ghosts of the Legend’s past rise to haunt him, and in a way so do MM’s- as he catches up with his daughter and finds out much, much more about her recent mistakes than he bargained for. Meanwhile Hughie investigates the recent tragedy and ends up in an unexpected showdown… with Monkey? The bodycount mounts in part two of The Bloody Doors Off.

PANTHA #1

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by BRANDON JERWA
Art by POW RODIX
Covers by SEAN CHEN (50%), MARK TEXEIRA (50%) MARK TEXEIRA (1:10)
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She stalks the night, driving the forces of Chaos from the shadows and hunting them down like prey! Much more than a feral shapeshifter, Pantha is also an avatar for the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet – and she’s going to learn that history can repeat in a violent, terrifying way! Featuring the  return of several heroes and villains from the pages of PANTHA and VAMPIRELLA, “Dangerous Game” will be an important cornerstone for the future of  Dynamite’s epic Vampirella universe!

THE SPIDER #2

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by DAVID LISS
Art by COLTON WORLEY
Covers by JOHN CASSADAY (main), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1:10), RON LESSER (1:20)
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The battle is on as the all-new Spider, re-launched into the 21st century, takes on the murderous and beautiful Anput!  A demonic gas turns ordinary citizens into mindless zombies, and the Spider must play a losing game against a ticking clock in a desperate attempt to save lives.  But will the Spider’s technology, allies and determination be enough against Anput’s ruthless quest for revenge?  The pulp tradition is back, with nonstop action, hard choices and devastating sacrifices.

VOLTRON: YEAR ONE #3

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by BRANDON THOMAS
Art by CRAIG CERMAK
Cover by ADMIRA WIJAYA
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Space Explorer Squadron #686 has failed, and every secret once locked in the head of trillionaire industrialist Roswell Rabins is now in the hands of terrorist organizations all over the galaxy. As the Alliance races to minimize the damage, Commander Sven is forced to watch all of his greatest fears come true, and if his squad fails another operation, he’ll be stripped of his command and his team disbanded. So with #686 on the trail of a homegrown terror cell planning something unimaginable, and victory only possible by the most impossible of circumstances, what hope do they have left? “Fearless Leader” rolls on, and the pressure continues to mount…

THE LONE RANGER VOL. 2 #6

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

The Hard Country arc comes to an end, as Lone Ranger is left to pick up the pieces of the town called Utopia. The Ranger faces a horrific truth at Marshal Dorsey’s ranch. Then, the villainous Marshal may be dead, but his gang still lives, and they want blood. As Tonto lies near death, Lone Ranger walks down Utopia’s main street alone, on his way to a final gunfight showdown.

ZORRO RIDES AGAIN #10

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by MATT WAGNER
Art by JOHN K. SNYDER III
Cover by MATT WAGNER

The one and only Matt (MAGE, GRENDEL) Wagner is in the home-stretch of his epic story of Zorro!  There’s a Zorro imposter in Los Angeles!  How is Zorro going to react?  Find out in issue #10 of Zorro Rides Again!

THE BOYS VOL. 11: OVER THE HILL WITH THE SWORDS OF A THOUSAND MEN TP

152 pages FC •  $19.99  • Mature  •  (C:0-1-2)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by RUSS BRAUN, JOHN McCREA
Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON

HERE WE ARE AFTER ALL THESE ****ING YEARS
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.

It’s been a long time coming, but Billy Butcher’s revenge on his wife’s killer is about to be realized- if he can only get his hands on the bastard. The Boys prepare for one last terrible battle, as the Homelander finally bites the bullet and sets an army of superheroes against the forces of the United States military. Battle rages at the White House, Frenchie and the Female are unleashed, and Hughie faces his own terrors… while MM, patient to the last, races against time to uncover the greatest and most dreadful secret of Vought-American’s superhero program. Butcher steps willingly into the jaws of death, alone and unafraid: but what he finds waiting for him is beyond even his darkest dreams.

This volume collects issues 60-65 of the hit series The Boys by Garth Ennis, Russ Braun, John McCrea, Keith Burns and Darick Robertson, and features all of the covers by Darick Robertson.


The Spider #1 Sells Out And Goes To A Second Printing!!!

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THE SPIDER #1 SELLS OUT AND GOES TO A SECOND PRINTING!!!

May 8th, 2011, Runnemede, NJ – Dynamite Entertainment’s The Spider #1, which has received unanimous critical praise, has sold out at Diamond and will go to an immediate second printing!  Keep in mind that while the series is sold out at the distributor, your local retailer MIGHT still have first printings available.  Go check your store to see if they have this amazing collector’s item still in-stock!  The series is written by acclaimed writer David (Black Panther: The Man Without Fear) Liss and drawn by Colton Worley, with covers by Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Francesco Francavilla and Ron Lesser!  The Spider, one of the greatest pulp characters of all time is now re-launched into the 21st century!  The issue #1 Variant 2nd printing offers an incredible cover variation to John Cassaday’s issue #1 cover.

In The Spider #1, the world knows Richard Wentworth as a decorated war hero and the son of a wealthy industrialist – but only a few confidants know the truth. As New York City slides into violence and despair, Wentworth has transformed himself into a force of justice as The Spider! With only his wits, his technology, and his pistols to aid him, he fights a one-man man war against crime, but when a mysterious new villain threatens the city with an unspeakable horror, it may be more than even The Spider can handle. How far will a sane man go to restore order to an insane world? Find out in The Spider #1, which is going to a second printing NOW!

And ask your local retailer to order issue #’s 2 and #3.  #2 ships in June, and #3 is available for orders through the newest Previews Catalog.

And check out the dynamite Colton Worley interior pages shown here.  Seeing is believing!

And speaking of seeing, check out the glowing comments people have had for The Spider #1!

THE SPIDER #1 (COMICBOOKRESOURCES.COM): “The Spider” #1 is a fantastic slice of action and world building. It’s bleak and it’s harsh but it’s all in service of the story and not just for the sake of it. Liss has previously shown some really good writing prowess and here it is capitalized upon. I just found my new favorite pulp comic.”                                                              

THE SPIDER #1 (ONEGEEKNATION.COM): “The Spider #1 caught me completely off guard. I had no clue what to expect, and to be honest I had never heard of the character before. But, that didn’t stop me from diving right in and loving this first issue. It’s rare to read a first issue and love absolutely everything about it. The mythology of the character is deep, and easily accessible. The art is absolutely fantastic and you honestly because of those two things you don’t want the issue to end. David Liss writes a superb issue, it’s honestly the kind of issue that should get him noticed in the comic book community as a great writer.”

THE SPIDER #1 (GEEKSOFDOOM.COM): “All in all, I can’t recommend this book any higher. It sucks you in from the very first page and doesn’t let go until the last. And that’s what a comic book should do. I found myself actually lost for the 15 minutes that it took me to read this book. This is a book that I can see myself reading at LEAST twice a month. Once when it comes out and once before the next issue comes out… and probably a couple times in between. It’s over-flowing with art and story, and I guarantee you’ll want to revisit it between issues. So, when you go into your local comic shop this week, make a b-line for the Independent section and grab this book!!!”

THE SPIDER #1 (BLOODY-DISGUSTING.COM): “All in all, this a very healthy dose of awesome. It’s a solid first installment and shows a lot of potential for future plotlines. Pulp is back, my friends, get it while it’s hot!”

THE SPIDER #1 (MAJORSPOILERS.COM): “This issue is a great introduction to The Spider for new readers (or dilettantes like me), setting our stage, giving us his methods, his history and his fascinating world-view in the space of a single issue. It’s not a traditionalist take on the character, but it seems to be a faithful update of the pulp hero, setting him firmly in the present and making him work in that setting. The art is beautiful throughout the issue, and The Spider himself looks phenomenal in action. I was worried about some of the cover images, as the red/black web motif made me worry that the creators were taking a bit too much from Wentworth’s cultural offspring, Spider-Man, but the balance of this issue is just right. The Spider #1 hits all the right notes, and makes the rare jump straight into my pull list, earning 5 out of 5 stars overall, and serves as a perfect example of relaunch done right”

THE SPIDER #1 (CRAVEONLINE.COM): “If you like dark and surly crime noir, villains like The Cholera King and The Silver Falcon, and a strange pseudo zombie mystery, not to mention twisted emotional entanglements, asshole cops and a lot of smoldering cigarettes, The Spider is your book. And if you’re not sure about any of that, just take a good gander at how cool this guy looks. It’s undeniable.”

The Spider was created by Harry Steeger at Popular Publications in 1933. He fought crime by donning a black fedora, a black cape, a trademark ring and a brace of .45 automatics to terrorize the criminal underworld, while driving in his sleek black specially outfitted Daimler.

The Spider novels were mainly written by Norvell W. Page, who filled them with danger, impending doom, fantastic villains, and great action!

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About Dynamite Entertainment:

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENTwas founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Shadow, 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, Jae Lee, 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.

Dynamite won the Diamond Gem Award for Best Publisher Under 4% of market share for 2011!

Dynamite Entertainment Previews – 5/2/12

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THE SPIDER #1

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by DAVID LISS
Art by COLTON WORLEY
Covers by ALEX ROSS (25%), JOHN CASSADAY (25%), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (25%), RON LESSER (25%)
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One of the greatest pulp characters of all time is now re-launched into the 21st century! The world knows Richard Wentworth as a decorated war hero and the son of a wealthy industrialist – but only a few confidants know the truth.  As New York City slides into violence and despair, Wentworth has transformed himself into a force of justice as The Spider!  With only his wits, his technology, and his pistols to aid him, he fights a one-man war against crime, but when a mysterious new villain threatens the city with an unspeakable horror, it may be more than even The Spider can handle.  How far will a sane man go to restore order to an insane world?

THE BOYS #66

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

The last Boys story begins with some very shady goings on in Moscow, as an old friend runs into some unexpected trouble. Butcher announces a promotion that doesn’t please everybody, Annie makes a decision that horrifies Hughie- and in the aftermath of last issue’s super-carnage, Vought-American begin the struggle for survival. Part one of the six-part The Bloody Doors Off.

VOLTRON: YEAR ONE #2

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by BRANDON THOMAS
Art by CRAIG CERMAK
Cover by ADMIRA WIJAYA
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Their cover blown, Space Explorer Squadron #686 is trapped behind enemy lines, and the prisoner they’ve been tasked with retrieving is not what they thought he was. And with their friends and teammates pinned down and running out of time, will Keith and Hunk disobey orders and risk everything to save them? Only one thing is certain…central command deliberately misled Sven and his team about their target, and they’re now fighting for their lives as a result. If #686 can make it back alive, there’ll be hell to pay. First things first though…

WITCHBLADE/RED SONJA #3

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by DOUG WAGNER
Art by CEZAR RAZEK
Cover by ALÉ GARZA

The dark angel Ragniel has won. Red Sonja flees for her life with the mortally wounded Nissa over her shoulder. Sara Pezzini finds the Witchblade is useless against Ragniel and his zealots have kidnapped her daughter. Drowning in desperation, Sara dives deep within the memories of the Witchblade in hopes of finding the sinful angel’s weakness and comes to a single, undeniable conclusion.  Her only chance of saving her daughter and mankind is for Red Sonja to become the bearer of the Witchblade.

RED SONJA #66

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

The final, bloody showdown over the cursed Horn of Nergal is at hand! To stand fast against an army of Stygian assassins, and the sinister machinations of the Priestess Azanathi, will require all of Red Sonja’s considerable skill. But is the She-Devil’s martial prowess enough to win the day, and perhaps, a measure of redemption, or will the Horn’s curse cost Sonja everything?

THE LONE RANGER VOL. 2 #5

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

Stampede! Part three of the “Hanging” story line finds Lone Ranger ready to swing from the gallows of a town called Utopia. Tonto has made his way back from death at the bottom of a canyon, but now he has just one chance to save the Ranger. Taking that chance could leave both heroes dead, along with half of Utopia’s citizens. It’s a deadly stampede of justice, as the Hard Country arc nears its thunderous conclusion.

KIRBY: GENESIS – SILVER STAR #5

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by ALEX ROSS, JAI NITZ
Art by JOHNNY DESJARDINS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (50%), JAE LEE (25%), MARK BUCKINGHAM (25%)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS

Back from the brink of oblivion, Silver Star and his allies team up to take on the most fearsome villains ever assembled.  These apocalypse cultists don’t want world domination or subjugation, they only want death.  And they have an ace up their sleeve.  Can Silver Star choose between the lesser of two unimaginable evils?

VAMPI OMNIBUS VOL. 1 COLLECTION

430+ pages FC •  $29.99  • Teen +  • (C:0-1-2)
Written by DAVID CONWAY
Art & cover by KEVIN LAU

What was originally a re-imagining of Vampirella quickly took on a life of its own.  In this dystopian world filled with supernatural forces, a new hero has risen to do battle with the forces of darkness and corruption in the form of a futuristic vampire called Vampi! This volume collects issues 1-18 of David Conway and Kevin Lau’s series including the popular story arcs “Switchblade Kiss,” “Tainted Love,” and “Ultramatrix.” Also included are Vampirella Manga 2999, Vampirella Manga 3000, Vampi 1/2, a complete cover gallery by the biggest and best in the industry including J. Scott Campbell, Jae Lee, David Finch and Humberto Ramos, and features a cover by David Finch!

ARMY OF DARKNESS OMNIBUS VOL. 2 COLLECTION

432 pages FC •  $29.99  • Teen +  •  (C:0-1-2)
Written by JAMES KUHORIC, MIKE RAICHT
Art by KEVIN SHARPE, FERNANDO BLANCO
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM

“Good, bad, I’m the guy with the gun.” – Ashley J. Williams
Dynamite proudly ­­presents the second volume of the acclaimed Army of Darkness series collecting the next 15 issues in one massive omnibus designed for reading (or, in this case, DEVOURING) a HUGE chunk of awesome Dynamite Comics in one sitting! Featuring Ash vs. the Classic Monsters (volume 1, issues 8-11), The Death of Ash (issues 12-13), From The Ashes (volume 2, issues 1-4), The Long Road Home (issues 5-8) and Home Sweet Hell (issues 9-12).  Featuring the work of James  Kuhoric (Freddy vs. Ash vs. Jason), Mike Raicht (Zombie), Kevin Sharpe (Nova), Pere Perez (Action Comics) and more. Also collecting a complete cover gallery showcasing the art of Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Sean Phillips (Marvel Zombies), Jae Lee (Stephen King’s The Dark Tower), Tony Moore (The Walking Dead), Nick Bradshaw (X-Men), Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) and many more!

Pick of the Week – X-O Manowar #1

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It’s hard not to go without X-O Manowar #1 as our “Pick of the Week.”  The buzz for the return of Valiant Comics has been building, built upon the excellent use of social media by the publisher.  X-O Manowar is their first release and really a good test to see if the wait and buzz was deserved.  I’m sure most shops will sell out of the comic, but will fans come back for the second issue and longer or is this a further example of 90’s nostalgia….

  • X-O Manowar #1 – see above
  • Mind the Gap #1 – Jim McCann’s newest series.  The man oozes talent and I can’t wait to see what he does at Image.
  • Daredevil #12 – Mark Waid has been kicking ass, there’s a reason this series is just building more and more buzz.
  • Pigs #7 – I’m in love with this Image series that blends noir and spy thrillers wrapped into a terrorist action story.  So amazing.
  • The Spider #1 – Dynamite has been mining the classics and been knocking it out of the park.  I expect no less from this first issue.

Dynamite Entertainment Proudly Presents…The Spider!!!

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DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS…THE SPIDER!!!
IN COMIC STORES EVERYWHERE MAY 2012!

February 16th, 2011, Runnemede, NJ – The Spider, one of the greatest pulp characters of all time is now re-launched into the 21st century!  Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents The Spider #1, which will hit comic book stores everywhere in May 2012!  The series will be written by acclaimed writer David (Black Panther: The Man Without Fear) Liss and drawn by Colton Worley, with covers by Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Francesco Francavilla and Ron Lesser!

In The Spider #1, the world knows Richard Wentworth as a decorated war hero and the son of a wealthy industrialist – but only a few confidants know the truth.  As New York City slides into violence and despair, Wentworth has transformed himself into a force of justice as The Spider!  With only his wits, his technology, and his pistols to aid him, he fights a one-man man war against crime, but when a mysterious new villain threatens the city with an unspeakable horror, it may be more than even The Spider can handle.  How far will a sane man go to restore order to an insane world?  Find out in The Spider #1 when it ships in May!

“Part of what always made The Spider so cool was the sheer scope of destruction caused by his villains,” says The Spider writer David Liss.  “The Spider’s enemies thought nothing of demolishing city blocks, killing thousands, turning countless innocents into mindless slaves.  Faced with crime this insane, The Spider had turn himself into a force of equal ferocity, destruction and ruthlessness.  He’s the most badass and take-no-prisoners of the pulp heroes because he has to be, and it’s been absolutely awesome transferring that kind of sentiment from the 1930s to contemporary times. Some things have been updated, but he’s still the kind of vigilante that makes the bad guys wet their pants.”

“This book has it all,” adds artist Colton Worley. “It’s got action, pulp, noir, horror, romance…everything you could ever want in a story all in one place.  And helping to create the world that David Liss has set up has been a great experience.

“Dynamite has propelled The Spider into the 21st century at breakneck speed,” says CEO and President of Argosy Communications Joel Frieman.  “Please fasten your seat belts.”

“David [Liss] and Colton [Worley] are a perfect pairing for the Spider,” states Dynamite Editor Joe Rybandt. “The moment we saw Colton’s first pages from #1 we spread them around like proud new parent’s showing off pictures of our first-born, they were that amazing. All thanks to the incredible script by David of course. The time is right for a pulp revival and we’re leading the charge.”

“I have wanted to publish The Spider comics for some time now,” says Dynamite Entertainment President and Publisher Nick Barrucci.  “But I wanted to make sure that the comic book had a dynamite creative team!  And with the dream team of David Liss and Colton Worley, The Spider #1 will be a must read for all comic book and The Spider fans!  Check out the awesome interior pages from Colton Worley for issue #1!”

The Spider was created by Harry Steeger at Popular Publications in 1933. He fought crime by donning a black fedora, a black cape, a trademark ring and a brace of .45 automatics to terrorize the criminal underworld, while driving in his sleek black specially outfitted Daimler.

The Spider novels were mainly written by Norvell W. Page, who filled them with danger, impending doom, fantastic villains, and great action!

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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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