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Preview: The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

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The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

writers: Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Len Wein, and more!
artists: Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Jose Gonzalez, and more!
cover: Sanjulian
B&W | 408 pages | Horror | $34.99 | Teen+

Dynamite continues to expand its archival library with all-new trade paperback editions showcasing Vampi’s early adventures from the pages of Vampirella Magazine!

A murderers’ row of famed comics creators are on board for this second volume of the Vampirella Archives, including the beginning of legendary author and editor Archie Goodwin’s work on the character, which brought new levels of depth and sophistication to Vampirella and her world, becoming some of her most treasured stories of all time.

Featuring work by Jose Gonzalez, Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeffrey Jones, Dennis O’Neil, Steve Englehart, Dave Cockrum, Frank Brunner, Esteban Maroto, and more, The Vampirella Archives Volume Two trade paperback collects issues #8-14 of the magazine’s original run, all encased in a beautiful cover by master artist Sanjulian.

The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

Preview: The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

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The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

writers: Various
artists: Various
cover: Sanjulian
B&W | 408 pages | Horror | $34.99 | Teen+

Dynamite continues to expand its archival library with all-new trade paperback editions showcasing Vampi’s early adventures from the pages of Vampirella Magazine!

A murderers’ row of famed comics creators are on board for this second volume of the Vampirella Archives, including the beginning of legendary author and editor Archie Goodwin’s work on the character, which brought new levels of depth and sophistication to Vampirella and her world, becoming some of her most treasured stories of all time.

Featuring work by Jose Gonzalez, Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeffrey Jones, Dennis O’Neil, Steve Englehart, Dave Cockrum, Frank Brunner, Esteban Maroto, and more, The Vampirella Archives Volume Two trade paperback collects issues #8-14 of the magazine’s original run, all reprinted at their original magazine trim size and encased in a beautiful cover by master artist Sanjulian.

The Vampirella Archives Vol. 2

Marvel celebrates 50 years of Howard the Duck!

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Next year marks 50 years of one of the strangest and most endearing characters in all of comics—Howard the Duck! Marvel will pay tribute to the iconic fowl with a year-long series of variant covers featuring the lovable loner teaming up across the Marvel Universe. From nabbing the Infinity Gauntlet to battling alongside Mary Jane and Black Cat, these delightful pieces showcase Howard the Duck’s one-of-a-kind style, and fans can find them gracing the covers of Marvel’s hottest titles starting in February!

Can’t get enough Howard? Readers can also celebrate Howard’s milestone by picking up Marvel Masterworks: Howard the Duck Vol. 1 and the upcoming Marvel Masterworks: Howard the Duck Vol. 2. Enjoy Steve Gerber and his artistic cohorts Val Mayerik, Frank Brunner, and Gene Colan’s satirical Howard masterpieces, including his first appearance and his greatest adventures, all restored in Masterworks glory!

Check out the first four Howard the Duck Variant Covers now and stay tuned for more reveals!

  • AVENGERS FOREVER #14 HOWARD THE DUCK PLANET OF THE APES VARIANT COVER by DAVID TALASKI – 75960620192101431
  • MARY JANE & BLACK CAT #3 HOWARD THE DUCK VARIANT COVER by CARLOS GOMEZ – 75960620450200311
  • COSMIC GHOST RIDER #1 HOWARD THE DUCK VARIANT COVER by CORY SMITH – 75960620451900151
  • WARLOCK: REBIRTH #1 HOWARD THE DUCK VARIANT COVER by RON LIM

Preview: Elric: The Dreaming City #2

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Elric: The Dreaming City #2

(W) Julien Blondel (A) Julien Telo (CA) Frank Brunner
In Shops: Sep 08, 2021
SRP: $3.99

GORGEOUS COMIC ADAPTATION OF MOORCOCK’S WORLD-RENOWNED CULT FANTASY SAGA!
Elric of Melniboné, is exiled from his home and cursed to walk the land under the influence of the god of chaos, Arioch. With his sword Stormbringer, Elric must find his way through the unknown
FIRST TIME THAT MOORCOCK’S NOVELS HAVE BEEN FULLY ADAPTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.

Elric: The Dreaming City #2

Preview: Elric: The Dreaming City #2

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Elric: The Dreaming City #2

(W) Julien Blondel (A) Julien Telo (CA) Frank Brunner
In Shops: Sep 08, 2021
SRP: $3.99

GORGEOUS COMIC ADAPTATION OF MOORCOCK’S WORLD-RENOWNED CULT FANTASY SAGA!
Elric of Melniboné, is exiled from his home and cursed to walk the land under the influence of the god of chaos, Arioch. With his sword Stormbringer, Elric must find his way through the unknown
FIRST TIME THAT MOORCOCK’S NOVELS HAVE BEEN FULLY ADAPTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.

Elric: The Dreaming City #2

Celebrate 300 Editions of Marvel Masterworks with Howard the Duck!

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MARVEL MASTERWORKS: HOWARD THE DUCK VOL. 1

For over thirty years, the Marvels Masterworks line has collected the most seminal stories of your favorite Marvel heroes. Across 299 volumes, the iconic tales of Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Woman, Dazzler, and more have been presented in this stunning hardcover collections, Marvel is proud to present the 300th volume of Marvel Masterworks. While there were several worthy candidates for this milestone edition, only one waddled away with victory: Howard the Duck! See below for a special direct market exclusive variant cover to commemorate this landmark edition!

Steve Gerber and his artistic cohorts Val Mayerik, Frank Brunner, and Gene Colan delivered one of comics’ most iconoclastic and hilarious characters when they created Howard the Duck. His inaugural Masterworks kicks off with his quirky first appearance as a “fowl out of water” alongside the macabre Man-Thing, where they team up to protect Cleveland from the Man-Frog and Hellcow. The satirical stories continue with Howard and gal pal Beverly Switzler taking on dire threats such as the Space Turnip, the Beaver and — public transportation??! All this and more restored in Masterworks glory!

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: HOWARD THE DUCK VOL. 1 COLLECTING: HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) 1-14; MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) 12; MATERIAL FROM FEAR (1970) 19; MAN-THING (1974) 1; GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) 4-5; FOOM (1973) 15

Preview: Howard the Duck #1 Facsimile Edition

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Howard the Duck #1 Facsimile Edition

(W) Steve Gerber (A/CA) Frank Brunner
Rated T
In Shops: Jun 19, 2019
SRP: $3.99

He’s a refugee from Duckworld, trapped in a world he never made! He’s Howard the…Barbarian?! That’s right – sword in hand, Howard the Duck is storming the castle of Pro-Rata, would-be Chief Accountant of the Universe! Can Howard survive a run-in with Pro-Rata’s Cosmic Calculator, save the imprisoned Beverly Switzler and avoid becoming dragon food? Find out in the astonishing first issue of the solo series that established Howard the Duck as the satirical smash hit of the ’70s! Waugh! It’s one of the all-time-great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) #1.

Howard the Duck #1 Fascimile Edition

Chrissie Claus Returns for the Holidays

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Official Press Release

SANTA’S LI’L ELFIN GRANDDAUGHTER IS BACK!

CHRISSIE CLAUS returns for her annual Christmas visit in the pages of Adventures of Chrissie Claus #4.

This holiday special from Heroic Publishing features Santa’s li’l elfin granddaughter on a mission to rescue her friend Missy Mistletoe from the clutches of the evil Anti-Claus. It’s the thrilling conclusion to her epic confrontation with her arch-enemy Cernunnos, in a story by Wilson Hill, with artwork by Rob Jones and comic book legend Dick Giordano. This adventure of Chrissie Claus was one of Dick Giordano’s last works before his untimely passing.

This issue of the Adventures of Chrissie Claus also features a cover by Frank Brunner, and a special bonus feature by Dennis Mallonee and Tim Burgard, in which comics’ shining goddess of light, FLARE, tells the story of Christmas.

Adventures of Chrissie Claus #4 is available exclusively by single copy order from Heroic Publishing’s website at www.heroicpub.com, and by bulk order from Heroic Publishing’s Heroic Distribution service at www.heroicpub.com/heroicdist

For more information, please visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com