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Dynamite Entertainment Previews – 3/28/12

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WARRIORS OF MARS #2

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Mature
Written by ROBERT PLACE NAPTON
Art by JACK JADSON
Cover by JOE JUSKO
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by JOE JUSKO
“Negative Effect Art” Retailer incentive cover by JOE JUSKO
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by JOE JUSKO

Barely escaping the River of Death, Gullivar tracks the Thither people who have kidnapped Princess Heru.  He makes several shocking discoveries along the way as he goes deeper into Barsoom’s unknown regions.  Gullivar’s past will soon collide with John Carter’s present.

VOLTRON #4

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by BRANDON THOMAS
Art by ARIEL PADILLA
Covers by ALEX ROSS (75%), SEAN CHEN (25%)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Fiery Red” Retailer incentive cover by SEAN CHEN

Past and present collide as the scope of King Zarkon’s terrible plan unfolds, revealing just what forced him to leave Earth so long ago in search of absolute revenge. Only the ghost of a friend long lost can convince him to turn away from Doom and honor the sacrifices once made on his behalf. Time is running out for everyone, as the Voltron Force storms the castle in their most dangerous rescue mission yet. Generation Voltron goes penultimate, everything coming together one last time before coming apart all over again…

FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #4

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by DANIEL INDRO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (75%), PAUL RENAUD (25%),
FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1-in-10
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

Flash Gordon and his allies — the plucky Dale Arden and brilliant Dr. Hans Zarkov — move closer to a confrontation with the forces of Ming the Merciless. Amid the political and military machinations of Mongo, Gordon faces the ferocious Lion Men, the sinister Shark Men, and a band of rebels commanded by Prince Barin!  And on Earth, Ziva places her sights on the ultimate target: Adolf Hitler.

WARLORD OF MARS: DEJAH THORIS #11

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Mature
Written by ROBERT PLACE NAPTON
Art by CARLOS RAFAEL
Covers by PAUL RENAUD (33%), ALÉ GARZA (33%), FABIANO NEVES (33%)
“Martian Red” Retailer incentive cover by PAUL RENAUD
“Risqué Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALÉ GARZA

The Great Toonolian Marshes–one of the most feared places in Barsoom with 1800 miles of marsh land infested with exotic and dangerous creatures.  It also possesses natural resources that Helium needs for its reconstruction.  Dejah, along with her new pilot Kantos Kan, ventures into this foreboding region on an expeditionary mission.  While there, Dejah is possessed by “the Boora Witch,” one of the marshes’ most dangerous residents.  Unknown to anyone, The Witch takes control of Dejah and starts spinning a web that could destroy Helium once and for all! Dejah has overcome many enemies, but can she overcome the enemy within?

GREEN HORNET #23

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by ANDE PARKS
Art by RONAN CLIQUET
Covers by PHIL HESTER (33%), JONATHAN LAU (33%), BRIAN DENHAM (33%)

When Green Hornet and Kato respond to a break-in at a federal reserve bank, they find themselves caught in a battle between federal troops and a band of thieves. These would-be robbers are no common street thugs. They are a well-trained and expertly led force, armed with high-powered exoskeletons. It’s all-out warfare, with the new Green Hornet and Kato trying to keep downtown Century City intact. And, there’s the simmering relationship between Britt and Mulan. How far will our heroes go?

PATRICIA BRIGGS’ ALPHA & OMEGA: CRY WOLF #6

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by PATRICIA BRIGGS, DAVID LAWRENCE
Art by TODD HERMAN
Cover by JENNY FRISON

There’s double the danger as the chase brings Charles and Anna face-to-face with two rogue werewolves stalking the wilderness!   And one of the monsters is controlled by a scheming sorceress who has plotted her attack for centuries.  Can even an alpha wolf like Charles stand against their combined fury?  Or does the key lie in the mysterious powers that omega wolf Anna has barely begun to explore?

DARK SHADOWS VOL. 1 TRADE PAPERBACK

112 pages FC •  $16.99  • Teen +  •  (C:0-1-2)
Written by STUART MANNING
Art by AARON CAMPBELL
Cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

Television’s original reluctant vampire is back! Barnabas Collins is re-adjusting to life under his vampiric curse. Haunted by terrifying dreams of his age-old lover and nemesis, Angelique, and fighting his bloodlust, Barnabas fears that danger lies ahead for all who live at Collinwood. Meanwhile, Barnabas’ ally and trusted friend Dr. Julia Hoffman is harboring secrets of her own…

This volume collects issues 1-4 of Dynamite’s Dark Shadows series by Stuart Manning, Aaron Campbell and Guiu Vilanova, along with all of the covers by Francesco Francavilla and Aaron Campbell, a behind-the-scenes artist’s commentary on issue #1 and more!

Dynamite Entertainment Previews – 2/29/12

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GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #6

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Mature
Written by GEORGE R.R MARTIN
Adapted by DANIEL ABRAHAM
Art by TOMMY PATTERSON
Cover by MIKE S. MILLER
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by MIKE S. MILLER
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by MIKE S. MILLER

Daniel Abraham’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s acclaimed epic fantasy A Game of Thrones continues to cast its gripping spell.  In the savage north, Jon Snow finds new friends—and enemies—among the brothers of the Night’s Watch, sworn to defend Westeros against the horrors that lie beyond the Wall. In the more civilized savagery of King’s Landing, Eddard Stark learns from Catelyn of the Lannisters’ involvement in the attack on Bran . . . and the murder of Jon Arryn, the previous Hand of the King. While across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys—newly wed to Khal Drogo—learns what it means to be a khaleesi of the Dothraki.

LORD OF THE JUNGLE #2

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Mature
Written by ARVID NELSON
Art by ROBERTO CASTRO
Covers by LUCIO PARRILLO (50%), PAUL RENAUD (50%),
FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1-in-10)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by LUCIO PARRILLO
“Jungle Green” Retailer incentive cover by PAUL RENAUD
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by PAUL RENAUD
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

The year is 1909. Bloodthirsty mutineers have seized the beautiful Jane Porter and her father. The cutthroats are lying low on the coast of the Belgian Congo as they squabble over a mysterious chest Jane and her father risked their lives for. Cecil Clayton, heir apparent to the title of Lord Greystoke, is with them, searching for a long-lost uncle who disappeared on the very shores he and the Porters find themselves on. Fortunately for the hostages, they’ve stumbled onto the hunting grounds of pulp fiction’s greatest hero! Could there be a connection to their mysterious protector and Clayton’s missing relative? Find out in Lord of the Jungle Issue 2: The Forest God!

VOLTRON #3

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by BRANDON THOMAS
Art by ARIEL PADILLA
Cover by ALEX ROSS (75%), SEAN CHEN (25%)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by SEAN CHEN

The Man From Arus has come to Earth with an urgent message—Drule is coming and our planet lacks any credible defense. To turn the tide, an embattled scientist must accept the impossible and place the fate of humanity in the hands of something that doesn’t exist. And little does he know that his fateful actions have brought the Voltron Force to their current situation almost a hundred years later…staring down a battalion of shock troops and Robeasts that have come to make sure Voltron doesn’t get rescued and the day doesn’t get saved. Generation Voltron continues…

THE BIONIC MAN #7

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by KEVIN SMITH, PHIL HESTER
Art by JONATHAN LAU
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), JONATHAN LAU (1-in-10)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS

Steve is reunited with Jaime for the first time since his transformation, but can even his true love find a place in her heart for a lover who is now more machine than man? The truth about the homicidal Hull’s origin and its ties to Oscar Goldman come out, and Steve learns that being an O.S.I. agent is a lifetime commitment… sometimes an involuntary one.

GREEN HORNET #22

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by ANDE PARKS
Art by IGOR VITORINO
Covers by PHIL HESTER (33%), JONATHAN LAU (33%), BRIAN DENHAM (33%)

In the first issue of an all-new arc that will change Green Hornet forever! New villains arrive on the Century City scene, and an old hero dies. Britt Reid tries to manage a newspaper, fight the gangs of Century City, and figure out his relationship with the new Kato. Meanwhile, a new politician attempts to rise to the top of Century City’s power structure on a simple platform: stopping the Green Hornet’s “Reign of Terror”.  Fear, loathing, lust and all-out kung fu action in Outcast, Part One of Six!

KIRBY: GENESIS –  DRAGONSBANE #2

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Plot by ALEX ROSS, ROBERT RODI
Script by ROBERT RODI
Art by FRITZ CASAS
Cover by ALEX ROSS
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS

Spinning out of KIRBY: GENESIS, Sigurd Dragonsbane and his band of Norse champions explore the astonishing Mythlands, where the heroes and legends of every culture on earth now reside. But when they venture into the Olympian region, they run afoul of both Circe and the Cyclops…and the power and majesty of Ulysses might not be enough to save them! Plus: Balduur reveals an incredible secret power…at the possible expense of his own life!

THE LAST PHANTOM #12

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by SCOTT BEATTY
Art by EDUARDO FERIGATO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), STEPHEN SADOWSKI (1-in-10),
JONATHAN LAU (1-in-15)

What is the Eden Pool? As The Phantom battles to end the war ripping Bengali asunder, Kit Walker finally learns the dark secrets behind the Walkabout Foundation’s role in fomenting discord in the troubled African nation. The Ghost Who Walks began his crusade for justice in the Skull Cave. But his end might come in another subterranean grotto when he meets a woman named… Diana Palmer!

ROBOCOP: ROAD TRIP #3

32 pages FC  • $3.99  •  MATURE
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art by UNAI DE ZARTE
Cover by FABIANO NEVES

How do you stop a metal man sinking? With Robocop and the Old Detroit resistance’s plane crashed in Lake Eerie, it’s a question of what will kill them first? The water or the vicious and bloodthirsty Hunter robot prototypes of OCP. Can Murphy survive, retain his sanity and bring help to his city? And what will the final fate be of OCP’s Old Man?

VAMPIRELLA STATUE INSPIRED BY ADAM HUGHES – DIAMOND EYES EDITION

8” Tall • Introductory price:$189.00 • Regular MSRP: $289.99
Advance-Solicit. in stores November­ 2011 • (C:0-1-2)
Sculpted by TOM & JOY SNYDER

This incredible Adam Hughes image of Vampirella comes to three dimensional life  courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment!  Sculpted by the incredibly talented Joy and Tom Snyder, this statue will be a welcome addition to your high end collection. This is one of Adam’s incredible cover images for Vampirella, from 1993, and now Dynamite is proud to present this brand new statue, through the painstaking craftsmanship of Joy and Tom Studio – comes this fully realized work of art perfect to display in your shrine for Vampirella.

VAMPIRELLA ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HARDCOVER

400 pages  •  $49.99  •  Teen +  • (C:0-1-2)
NOTE: ADVANCE-SOLICIT. IN STORES JULY 2011
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, LEN WEIN, DOUG MOENCH & MORE
Art by JOSE GONZALEZ, AURALEON, AND ESTABON MAROTO & MORE
Cover by ENRIQUE TORRES

The New York Times Best Selling Series Continues!

Vampirella debuted in 1969 and quickly made publishing history! The  writers  and artists that contributed during the magazine’s original run includes the top talent of the comic book industry, Jose Gonzalez, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Berni Wrightson, Tom Sutton, Barry Windsor Smith, Estaban Maroto, Frank Brunner, Mike Ploog, Rudy Nebres, Richard Corben, Pablo Marcos and many more! With past volumes appearing on the New York Times bestselling lists, Vampirella Archives Volume Four collects issues 22-28 and the 1972 annual of the magazine’s original run, reprinted in its original magazine-sized format. Also included are all of the original color covers, letter columns, and features from the original magazines.

“Hi, There! Welcome to the coolest girl-meets-ghoul collection on the market.  In this fourth volume you’ll find stories that will bewitch and bedevil you.  Steve Skeates and Jose Brea bring forth The Sentence!  Don Glut and Esteban Maroto’s slithering Cobra Queen.  The Haunted Child by Nicola Cuti and Auraleon and Doug Moench and Estaban Maroto’s creepy Moonspawn. And finally you can read my adventures as told by John R. Cochran, Steve Englehart, Bill Dubay, Len Wein, Jose Toutain, Flaxman Loew and illustrated by Jose Gonzalez! Turn the page and  come with me……”

“…the writers and artists who chronicled her stories are the best of the best.“ – The New York Times

SEVEN BROTHERS OMNIBUS COLLECTION

280 pages FC •  $24.99  • Mature  • (C:0-1-2)
Written by JOHN WOO, GARTH ENNIS, BENJAMIN RAAB, DERIC HUGHES
Art by JEEVAN J. KANG, EDISON GEORGE
Cover by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Created by superstar action film director, John Woo (Mission Impossible 2; Face/Off)

Six hundred years ago long, before history’s great explorers stole the credit for their feats, mighty Chinese treasure fleets set sail to reach every continent. These voyages of discovery left behind an evil legacy and a plot by a powerful Chinese sorcerer to dominate the world. Now in modern day Los Angeles, an ancient Chinese prophecy must be fulfilled and seven men with nothing in common but their destinies must face the Son of Hell to save the world.  This omnibus edition contains the entire ten issues of the comic book series.

Part 1: Written by Eisner Award winning writer, Garth Ennis (Punisher, Preacher), art by Jeevan Kang.
Part 2: Written by Benjamin Raab & Deric Hughes (Warehouse 13) with art by Edison George .

“Seven Brothers is a natural combination of Woo and Ennis. In both of their best works, the major themes addressed are brotherhood and the application of stylish but excessive force. Ennis excels in bringing a defined identity and a sense of realism to a fantastic tale.”  – Fractal Matter

“There’s a lot of potential in this book, especially with the brothers hailing from all over the world, that could make this the hard-core, uncompromising flipside to NBC’s Heroes.” – Variety, Bags & Boards

“An illustrative tour-de-force that seizes your eyes and imagination by the throat…”  – The Comics Review

“Ennis brought his A game to this project.” (Rating 8/10) – Bam! Kapow!

“This series has it all and is a must read for any comic fan.” – Comic Fever

“Enter John Woo, celebrated director, who brings outrageous vitality to the movies, as well as dazzling technical verve.” – Frank Miller

VAMPIRELLA & THE SCARLET LEGION TRADE PAPERBACK

128 pages FC •  $19.99  • Teen +  •  (C:0-1-2)
Written by JOE HARRIS
Art by JOSÉ MALAGA
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL

The Crimson Chronicles, that foul bible of blood, foretells the coming of Chaos, the Destroyer and his servants on earth. Since her earliest days, Vampirella has stood between that vicious cult and their Mad God’s plans.  But when an ancient prophecy of doom is uncovered and a new push to resurrect the foulest demons from the pit is revealed, it’s clear Vampirella won’t be able to take them on alone.  Enter THE SCARLET LEGION, a strike force assembled to keep the dark things at bay and protect this world from the evils which lie beyond.  Set against a plot millennia in the making, caught between old friends like Mordecai Pendragon and Adam Van Helsing, old enemies like Ethan Shroud and unflinching warrior maidens who serve the Vatican itself, Vampirella hill have to figure out who to trust, who to believe and what to do next as the cinches tighten, Chaos’ hour ticks near and the Scarlet Legion begins its hunt.  The only question is, will they see Vampirella as friend… or foe?

This volume collects issues one through five of the acclaimed mini-series, Vampirella and the Scarlet Legion, and features all of the series covers by J. Scott Campbell, Sean Chen, Billy Tucci and Johnny Desjardins.

“this books is fun!” – Comic Book Resources

“a Visual treat…” – Major Spoilers

GRANT MORRISON’S 18 DAYS HARDCOVER

144 pages FC  • $24.99  •  Teen +
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art & Cover by MUKESH SINGH

From superstar creator Grant Morrison (All Star Superman, Batman & Robin, The Invisibles), comes “18 Days,” the story of three generations of super-warriors, meeting for the final battle of their age. 18 Days is a re-imagining of the great eastern myth, the Mahabharata, and follows the course of the climactic war that concludes the age of the gods and begins the age of man. It is the prototype for every war ever fought. The scale is epic, wherein the biggest armies ever conceived face one another across the ultimate battlefield to decide the fate of the future. This hardcover illustrated script book allows readers a first glimpse into the mythic animated series being developed by Morrison. The book reveals the inner workings of the acclaimed writer’s process and features the original animation scripts, story bible, character descriptions and commentaries. Morrison’s groundbreaking story is matched perfectly with original illustrations created by acclaimed artist, Mukesh Singh (Devi, Gamekeeper).

“Grant Morrison is a post-modern myth-maker.” – Deepak Chopra

Dynamite Entertainment Announces An All-New Voltron Comic Book Series!

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DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES AN ALL-NEW VOLTRON® COMIC BOOK SERIES!

The Second Series, Voltron®: Year One, Available In Stores April 2012!

January 19th, 2011, Runnemede, NJ – After experiencing great success with Voltron #1, Dynamite Entertainment is bringing back the iconic Defender of the Universe in an all-new adventure! Written by Brandon Thomas, illustrated by Craig Cermak, with covers by Admira Wijaya and Jonathan Lau, Voltron: Year One will be released wherever comic books are sold beginning April 2012.

“Voltron® is the ultimate action franchise and these epic stories from Dynamite Entertainment take fans deeper into the adventure,” said Colin McLaughlin, Senior Licensing Manager, Classic Media. “After the success of the first series, we are looking forward to the unveiling of the second.”

Before they were known as the legendary Voltron Force, they were Space Explorer Squadron #686 of the Galaxy Alliance — four young men, led by Commander Sven, tasked with keeping the Earth safe and the skies clear in an increasingly dangerous universe. It was no surprise that central command came to them first with an impossible rescue mission and asked them to face an enemy even they didn’t truly understand – one that threatens the fragile coalition of planets they’ve risked their lives to maintain.

“Brandon has brought a bold new edge to the Voltron Force and proven himself to be an authentic Voltron fan and skilled storyteller,” says Jeremy Corray, Creative Director, World Events Productions.  “We can’t wait for the surprising twists and turns he will bring to the secret origins of the Space Explorers and we know fans will be as intrigued as we are.”

“Finally, one of the greatest (though misunderstood) characters in the entire Voltron mythos gets a chance in the spotlight, as we dig into his time leading Space Explorer Squadron #686, soon to be known as the legendary Voltron Force,” says writer Brandon Thomas. “In the fateful missions leading up to the rediscovery of Voltron, any and all burning questions will be answered—what’s the real reason Sven’s tenure piloting the Blue Lion was always destined to be a short one? What event ensured that Keith and Lance would forever be rivals? Why has Pidge always been the most dangerous member of the team? And the biggest burning question of all—did the Galaxy Alliance send this particular squad of space explorers after Voltron because they thought they would succeed or because they knew they would fail?”

“Brandon [Thomas] is taking everything you thought you knew about the Voltron Force and turning it end over end in the most exciting way possible,” states Dynamite Editor, Joe Rybandt. “He’s getting inside the head of these characters and showing each and every one as you’ve never seen them before.”

After blazing onto TV screens in 1984, Voltron:  Defender of the Universe quickly became a top-rated animated series. Voltron features a team of five young space explorers in command of five robot lions that combine to form Voltron. The Voltron Force protect the planet Arus, ruled by Princess Allura, from the evil King Zarkon of Planet Doom and his monstrous Robeasts.

Voltron is owned by World Events Productions and represented by Classic Media.

Join the conversation on Twitter with #Voltron

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 Voltron®
In a galaxy plagued with chaos and evil, five robotic lions, piloted by a team of brave space explorers, combine to form the mighty robot hero, Voltron®. After blazing onto TV screens in 1984, Voltron: Defender of the Universe quickly became a top-rated animated series. The hit series inspired a best-selling toy line and made Voltron a pop-culture icon. An all-new 2D/CGI animated series, Voltron Force®, is currently airing in the U.S. on Nicktoons. Follow Voltron on Twitter @Voltron or join the official Voltron Facebook page at Facebook.com/VoltronOfficial for all the latest news.

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.

About Classic Media
Classic Media, one of the world’s largest independent entertainment companies, is a leader in reinventing the classics of yesterday and creating the entertainment classics of tomorrow. The Company owns and manages a globally-recognized portfolio of well-known family and pop-culture entertainment brands, including Casper the Friendly Ghost®, Where’s Waldo?®, Lassie®, The Lone Ranger®, and new brand Life With Boys™. Big Idea Entertainment, a member of the Classic Media family, is the leading faith-based studio and producer of children’s programming, including the best-selling animated series, VeggieTales®. Classic Media programming is distributed in more than 170 territories worldwide and showcased in multiple formats, including TV, film, home video, consumer products, publishing, digital, and music.  Visit us at www.classicmedia.tv

About World Events Productions
St. Louis-based World Events Productions, Ltd. (WEP) has produced and distributed children’s animation for over 25 years. WEP is the IP holder for shows including: Voltron, Defender the of the Universe, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs and Vytor the Starfire Champion, among others. WEP is a Koplar Communications company. WEP is represented by United Talent Agency. For more information visit www.wep.com and www.voltron.com.


Pick of the Week – Dead Man’s Run #1

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I really liked the the zero issue of Dead Man’s Run and I’ve read the first issue.  It’s very cool and fascinating and so much going on.  Hell is the world’s greatest prison and some folks are going to break out.  If that doesn’t interest you, not sure what will.  The art is cool, pacing is great and so much going on that it kept my interest all the way through and made me want to check out more.  A great series from Aspen Comics.

  • Dead Man’s Run #1 – see above
  • Voltron #2 – The first issue was solid and I expect the second to be the same.  Voltron is back!
  • Wasteland #33 – For $1 how can you not pick this up!?  The post apocalyptic series from Oni is going monthly with a new artist and it looks pretty damn cool.
  • Uncanny X-Force #20 – The best “X” book on the market and one of the best Marvel puts out.
  • Chew #23 – Consistently has me laughing, this issue is twisted in all of the right ways.

Voltron #1 Sells Out!

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Official Press Release

VOLTRON® #1 SELLS OUT!

New Comic Based on the Fan Favorite ’80s Series

Headed to Immediate 2nd Printing

RUNNEMEDE, NJ (December 12, 2011) – On the heels of their recent string of sell-outs, Dynamite Entertainment continues the trend as their new comic, Voltron®, has sold out and is going to an immediate second print!

Under a series of amazing covers by master painter, Alex Ross, and written by Dynamite’s own up-and-coming writer, Brandon Thomas, Dynamite presents all new adventures of the mighty robot hero, Voltron. Originally released in 1984, Voltron: Defender of the Universe® quickly skyrocketed to be the number one children’s program in the United States. Merchandising rapidly followed and more than 100 different Voltron products hit shelves around the world.

The original TV series featured a team of five young pilots – the Voltron Force- who commanded five robotic lions that could be combined to form the mighty robot warrior, Voltron. They protected the planet Arus, ruled by Princess Allura, from the evil King Zarkon of Planet Doom and monsterous Robeasts.

In “Voltron #1”, ultimate victory has never been closer for the Voltron Force. King Zarkon’s brutal regime has been pushed to the edges of the galaxy, left to wage a series of desperate and losing battles to claim innocent victims while they still can. But Zarkon knows something—a secret about Voltron over a hundred years old that could change everything for the Galaxy Alliance. This isn’t the Voltron we all know, but one redefined and re-imagined by those he and his adventures have inspired over the years. This is Generation Voltron…

Classic Media represents Voltron worldwide in collaboration with creator World Events Productions.

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit

For art and more information, please visit:
www.dynamite.net

About Voltron®

In a galaxy plagued with chaos and evil, five robotic lions, piloted by a team of brave space explorers, combine to form the mighty robot hero, Voltron®. After blazing onto TV screens in 1984, Voltron: Defender of the Universe quickly became a top-rated animated series. The hit series inspired a best-selling toy line and made Voltron a pop-culture icon. An all-new 2D/CGI animated series, Voltron Force®, currently airing in the U.S. on Nicktoons.

About Dynamite Entertainment

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENTwas 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.

About Classic Media

Classic Media, one of the world’s largest independent entertainment companies, is a leader in reinventing the classics of yesterday and creating the entertainment classics of tomorrow. The Company owns and manages a globally-recognized portfolio of well-known family and pop-culture entertainment brands, including Casper the Friendly Ghost®, Where’s Waldo?®, Lassie®, The Lone Ranger®, and new global brand Life With Boys™. Big Idea Entertainment, a member of the Classic Media family, is the leading faith-based studio and producer of children’s programming, including the best-selling animated series, VeggieTales®. Classic Media programming is distributed in more than 170 territories worldwide and showcased in multiple formats, including TV, film, home video, consumer products, publishing, digital, and music. Visit us at www.classicmedia.tv

About World Events Productions

St. Louis-based World Events Productions, Ltd. (WEP) has produced and distributed children’s animation for over 25 years. WEP is the IP holder for shows including: Voltron, Defender the of the Universe, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs and Vytor the Starfire Champion, among others. WEP is a Koplar Communications company. WEP is represented by United Talent Agency. For more information visit www.wep.com and www.voltron.com.


Preview – Voltron #1

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VOLTRON #1

32 pages FC •  $3.99  • Teen +
Written by BRANDON THOMAS
Art by ARIEL PADILLA
Covers by ALEX ROSS (2 covers, 25% each), SEAN CHEN (25%), WAGNER REIS (25%)
“Virgin Art” Retailer Incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Black & White” Retailer Incentive cover by WAGNER REIS
“Fiery Red” Retailer Incentive cover by SEAN CHEN
“Negative Effect Art” Retailer Incentive cover by ALEX ROSS

Ultimate victory has never been closer for the Voltron Force. King Zarkon’s brutal regime has been pushed to the edges of the galaxy, left to wage a series of desperate and losing battles to claim innocent victims while they still can. But Zarkon knows something —a secret about Voltron over a hundred years old that could change everything for the Galaxy Alliance. This isn’t the Voltron we all know, but one redefined and re-imagined by those he and his adventures have inspired over the years. This is Generation Voltron…

Pick of the Week – Heart #2

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Heart #2, the mixed martial arts comic by Blair Butler is beyond fantastic.  The focus stays on the people inside the ring and what drives them to do what they do.  But, it’s more than just the character development and MMA action that make this a must read, it’s also the numerous small details Butler adds throughout the comic.  The type of fighting styles each fighter has, their entrance music, it’s all detailed in this behind the scenes look at the scene.  This is a comic for MMA and comic book fans alike.

  • Heart #2 – see above
  • The Last of the Greats #3 – Joshua Hale Fialkov’s comic about a being who is the last of his kind and may be a villain or savior of humankind keeps you on your toes. This entire series is out there.
  • Avenging Spider-Man #2 – I loved the first issue.  Beyond fantastic.
  • Voltron #1 – I grew up in the 80’s, nuff said. I’ve been pumped for this since it was announced.
  • Cold War #3 – Read it, just fantastic.

Around the Tubes

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It’s Tuesday and I’ve barely covered from New York Comic Con.  You’ll start seeing my coverage of the show starting today, along with a lot of reviews I wrote on my way to and back from the show.  In the mean time, here’s the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

Kotaku – So, What Makes Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 So Ultimate? – Wait for the next one which will be “super colossal”…

Kotaku – Here’s What You Need to Know About Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3’s Heroes and Heralds Mode – You also need to know you’ll lose to a 6 year old online…

Kotaku – Activision Promises Amazing Spider-Man Will Have More Web-Slinging than Its Predecessors – Isn’t this said every Spidey game?

Marketwatch – General Mills and DC Entertainment Join Forces to Promote Reading Among Children – Anything to get the kids reading….

Con Coverage:

Think Progress – New York Comic Con Report: PBS’s Great-Looking Upcoming Superhero Documentary

ICv2 – NYCC Friday Photos, Part 2

ICv2 – NYCC Friday Photos, Part 1

Comicvine – New York Comic Con 2011 Cosplay Gallery

Spandexless – NYCC Aftermath: Signal to Noise in the midst of Spandex

The Beat – NYCC drew 105,000

MTV Geek – Is The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo A Superhero? NYCC Panelists Debate

CBR – NYCC: Vertigo Envisions Its 2012 Lineup

MTV Geek – VIZ NYCC Announcements: Loveless, Voltron, Naruto, Jiu Jiu, And More!

Spandexless – Unauthorized Dispatches, New York Comic Con: First Pants, Then Shoes

CBR – NYCC: Kirkman is Skybound in New York

MTV Geek – New York Comic Con Gets Legendary With Frank Miller and More – Panel Recap

Around the Tubes Reviews:

Major Spoilers – Grimm Fairy Tales – Inferno One-Shot

Major Spoilers – Salem’s Daughter – The Haunting #2

Voltron Is Back!

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Official Press Release

dynamite logoVOLTRON IS BACK!

VOLTRON RETURNS AT DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT!

September 22, 2011, Runnemede, NJ – This December, the pop culture phenomenon known as Voltron is returning to a comic book store near you!  Under a series of amazing covers by master painter Alex Ross, and written by Dynamite’s own up and coming writer Brandon Thomas, the series is destined to be a sure fire hit! Dynamite will present all new adventures of the classic robot super-hero! Originally released in 1984, Voltron: Defender of the Universe quickly skyrocketed to be the number one children’s program in the United States.  Merchandising rapidly followed and more than 100 different Voltron products were on shelves around the world.

“Voltron is one of the most well-known cartoons of all-time,” says Dynamite President Nick Barrucci. “Classic Media and World Events Productions are working with a wide-range of licensing partners to ensure Voltron’s success.  With the upcoming cartoon and a feature film in the works, now is the perfect time to launch a Voltron comic book for a new era, which will feature amazing Alex Ross covers! Our acquisition of this incredible brand is another step in Dynamite’s exciting growth and builds on the ongoing success of our line.”

“I grew up loving the big robots from Japan,” says legendary artist Alex Ross.  “And Voltron is one of the coolest-looking of them!”

Voltron featured a team of five young pilots commanding five robot lions which could be combined to form Voltron. In an undefined future era, the Voltron Force was in charge of protecting the planet Arus (ruled by Princess Allura) from the evil King Zarkon (from planet Doom), his son Lotor, and the witch Haggar, who would create huge Robeasts to terrorize the people of Arus.

“We’ve been given a lot of latitude by our partners at Classic Media and World Events,” said Dynamite Editor Joe Rybandt. “Nothing is off the table and if you’ve followed our releases featuring pop culture icons, you know that we take the best and add the new and create something unique and special on its own. Expect no different from Voltron.”

Founded in 1982 to meet the ever-growing need for the development of quality television entertainment, World Events Productions has continued to be a leader in technological innovation and programming excellence ever since.  Headquartered in St. Louis, WEP has been on the cutting-edge of top quality entertainment production and international distribution.

World Events’ more recent program, Voltron: The Third Dimension, was the first full 3D CGI series produced solely in the United States.  However, classic Lion Force Voltron remains the general favorite among fans.  And fans have much more to look forward to in the future as the Voltron Universe continues to expand.

Stay tuned for more news on Voltron!

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. 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.

About Classic Media

Classic Media, one of the world’s largest independent entertainment companies, is a leader in reinventing the classics of yesterday and creating the entertainment classics of tomorrow. The Company owns and manages a globally-recognized portfolio of well-known family and pop-culture entertainment brands, including Casper the Friendly Ghost, Where’s Waldo?, The Lone Ranger , Lassie , Postman Pat , and new global brands Tinga Tinga Tales and Guess with Jess.  Big Idea Entertainment, a member of the Classic Media family, is the leading faith-based studio and producer of children’s programming, including the best-selling animatedseries, VeggieTales. Classic Media programming is distributed in more than 170 territories worldwide and showcased in multiple formats, including TV, film, home video, consumer products, publishing, digital, and music. Visit us at http://classicmedia.tv.

About World Events Productions

St. Louis-based World Events Productions, Ltd. (WEP) has produced and distributed children’s animation for over 25 years.  WEP is the IP holder for shows including: Voltron, Defender the of the Universe, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs and Vytor the Starfire Champion, among others.  WEP is a Koplar Communications company.  WEP is represented by United Talent Agency.  For more information visit www.wep.com and www.voltron.com.

Voltron To Hold First-Ever Panel At Comic-Con!

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Official Press Release

ICONIC FRANCHISE VOLTRON®

TO HOLD ITS FIRST-EVER PANEL PRESENTATION AT COMIC-CON

CARRIE KEAGAN OF VH1, NO GOOD TV & G4 WILL MODERATE THE EVENT WITH PANELISTS FROM THQ, WORLD EVENTS PRODUCTIONS, NICKTOONS, MATTEL AND MORE

WHAT:           Voltron®, the franchise that began when the 1980s robot-themed television action series Voltron: Defender of the Universe® launched, will make its first-ever panel presentation at Comic-Con International. The panel will feature all-new and classic Voltron content including original graphic novels, the Voltron video game, Nicktoons’ Voltron Force™ television series, toys and merchandise, as well as exclusive sneak previews, never-before-seen material and big surprises for attendees.

WHO:            Carrie Keagan, current host of VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live, lead anchor on No Good TV and known for her appearances on G4’s Attack of the Show, will moderate the hour-long event, which includes artists, producers and designers from the entire Voltron universe:

  • From THQ, Adam Affrunti, producer;
  • From World Events Productions, Jeremy Corray, Voltron Force supervising producer, and Todd Garfield, Voltron Force story editor;
  • From Nicktoons, Keith Dawkins, senior vice president and general manager of Nicktoons;
  • From Mattel, Steed Sun, entertainment brands design director, Michael Montalvo, entertainment brands design manager, and Brandon Sopinsky, entertainment brands designer;
  • From Dynamite Entertainment, Joe Rybandt, editor, and Brandon Thomas, Voltron comic book writer;
  • From VIZ Media, Traci Todd, senior editor, and Jacob Chabot, cartoonist and illustrator for VIZ Media graphic novels

WHEN:           Media Room – Thursday, July 21 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Panel – Thursday, July 21 from 6p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

WHERE:         Comic-Con International

Indigo Ballroom at the Bayfront Hilton hotel
1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA. 92101

 

VOLTRON SCAVENGER HUNT:

In addition to the panel, Voltron fans can participate in the interactive adventure, “The Hunt to Form Voltron.” The scavenger hunt will take place July 21 to July 23 in the area surrounding the convention center.  Participants will play using their smartphones on a mission to find the five Voltron lion standees and their corresponding QR codes. At each standee, players will receive an exclusive button and a chance to win a variety of collectible prizes from THQ, Mattel, WEP, Viz Media and Classic Media including: a 92-inch flat screen Mitsubishi television, an Xbox 360 console, classic Voltron action figures, Voltron retro t-shirts, DVDs and more.

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