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Preview: Masks 2 #1

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Masks 2 #1

Cullen Bunn (w)
Eman Casallos (a)
Butch Guice, Jae Lee (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
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The Shadow. The Green Hornet and Kato. Black Terror. These are just a few masked vigilantes drawn into a mystery that spans the decades – a plot that threatens our society again and again. With the devastating power to kill thousands of people in a matter of seconds, the Red Death is a villain who may be impossible to stop. It will take more than a dozen masked heroes from three different time periods to stop this madwoman from bringing the world to its knees!

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Preview: Masks Vol. 1 TP

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MASKS VOL. 1 TP

Chris Roberson (w)
Alex Ross, Dennis Calero (a)
Alex Ross (c)
FC • 264 pages • $24.99 • Teen+

BEFORE SUPERHEROES, THERE WERE MASKS!

The Shadow. The Green Hornet and Kato. The Spider. In 1938, these masked vigilantes operated outside the law, working independently to strike fear into the hearts of evildoers. But when the corrupt politicians of the Justice Party transform New York into a fascist state run by mobsters, when an oppressive regime grants jack-booted stormtroopers free rein to imprison, extort, and execute the innocent, when the law itself becomes unjust – justice must be served by outlaws! Outnumbered and outgunned, the legendary vigilantes emerge from the shadows to fight, joined by Zorro, the Green Lama, Miss Fury, Black Terror, and the Black Bat! Nine renowned pulp heroes, brought together for the first time in an epic conflict of Law vs. Justice! Collecting the complete 8-issue mini series by Chris Roberson, Alex Ross and Dennis Calero along with over 70 pages of bonus material including Chris Roberson’s script with Alex Ross’s complete thumbnails for issue #1, character designs and sketches by Alex Ross an Jae Lee, and a compelte cover gallery featuring the art of Alex Ross, Jae Lee, Sean Phillips, Francesco Francavilla, and many more.

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Review: Masks #8

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20130706-002925.jpgI desperately wanted Masks to be good. In a pop culture world dominated by household names like The Avengers and Justice League, the thought of an ensemble cast of second tier pulp heroes sounded refreshing (toy store shelves aren’t exactly lined with Green Lama action figures). Alas, the result was a cluttered, shallow 8-part series that failed to live up to its ambitious start.

Like most pulp fiction, Masks takes place in a 1930s New York City filled with corrupt cops and bought-out judges. The Justice Party has emerged as a political front in control of the Bureau of Investigation, a law enforcement organization tasked with ‘cleansing’ the city of non conformists, a la Nazi Germany. Enter, stage right, the menagerie of vigilantes hellbent on saving the day, from the familiar (The Shadow, Zorro) to the unknown (again, Green Lama?).

Chris Roberson‘s story suffers from a self inflicted wound…the more characters you add, the less space you have to develop them. I felt like the most common introduction was a rooftop jump into a fight scene, “you guys need any help?” If you’re looking for that kind of action, you’ve come to the right place, because most of the series was spent fighting goons. The 8th and final book makes a decent attempt at adding depth and reason to our recently-revealed mastermind, but that was the kind of backstory I was looking for the entire series.

The artwork, while beautifully painted by Alex Ross in the first book (and on most covers for that matter), became relatively tame once Dennis Calero took the helm. The lines were too clean and colors too bright for a gritty Big Apple pulp.

Great concept, but flawed execution. I doubt this is the last we’ve seen of these superheroes, but let’s hope they can work out the kinks the next time around.

Story: Chris Roberson Art: Dennis Calero
Story: 6 Art: 6 Overall: 6 Recommendation: Read

Dynamite Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Masks #8 (of 8)

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MASKS #8 (of 8)

Chris Roberson (w)
Dennis Calero (a)
Alex Ross, Ardian Syaf, Sean Chen, Stephen Segovia (c)
4 regular covers will be shipped in equal ratios
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

The startling conclusion to the best-selling miniseries! The mysterious master of the Justice Party stands revealed – but is it too late for the greatest crime fighters of all time to stop the party’s far-reaching plans? Join The Shadow, Green Hornet, Zorro, The Spider, Miss Fury, and other pulp legends as they bring two-fisted justice to those who would corrupt the law!

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Preview: Masks #7 (of 8)

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MASKS #7 (of 8)

Chris Roberson (w)
Dennis Calero (a)
Alex Ross, Ardian Syaf, Francesco Francavilla, Stephen Segovia (c)
4 regular covers will be shipped in equal ratios
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99

All hope seems lost. The Shadow, Green Hornet, and the other masked heroes are outnumbered, outgunned, and surrounded by the Black Legion forces of the Justice Party, who are bent on expanding their chokehold on the surrounding countryside. Even the arrival of the new Zorro and Black Bat is not enough to turn the tide. But what of the Spider?

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Preview: Masks #6

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MASKS #6 (of 8)

Chris Roberson (w)
Dennis Calero (a)
Alex Ross, Ardian Syaf, Sean Chen, Stephen Segovia (c)
4 regular covers will be shipped in equal ratios
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

The Shadow, Green Hornet, and the other heroes have infiltrated the stronghold of the Justice Party, but are they prepared for the dark secrets held within? Meanwhile, the new Zorro and Black Bat stand together, overwhelmed as Black Legion troopers flood the city streets. And what has become of the Spider?

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Preview: Masks #5

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MASKS #5

Chris Roberson (w)
Dennis Calero (a)
Alex Ross, Ardian Syaf, Jack Herbert, Stephen Segovia (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

The Justice Party tightens its grip on the Empire State, and the vigilantes and heroes are preparing to go on the offensive. The Shadow, Ms. Fury, The Green Hornet, The Black Bat and the others have gathered enough evidence to prove that the public officials who have established the new fascist police state are merely the pawns of more sinister forces who lurk unseen. No one has heard from the Spider since he left for Albany to investigate the new governor, and he is feared dead, captured, or worse. And while Green Hornet, Black Terror, Miss Fury, and others join the Shadow in preparing to attack the hidden masters of the Justice Party, two fugitives take to the streets as Zorro and the Black Bat.

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Preview – Masks #4 (of 8)

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MASKS #4 (of 8)

FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
Written by Chris Roberson
Art by Dennis Calero
Covers by Alex Ross, Ardian Syaf, Jae Lee, Paul Renaud
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With the law twisted and perverted to benefit the unjust, those who serve justice have no choice but to operate outside the law. The Spider digs into the shadowy past of the new governor, but what he finds raises more questions than it answers. Back in New York City, the Shadow and Green Hornet are marshaling their forces, as vigilantes and heroes like the Green Lama, Miss Fury, and the Black Terror join their cause. Meanwhile, a blind lawyer and a fugitive artist find themselves standing alone against the might of the Black Legions.

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Dynamite Heads to Emerald City Comiccon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Limited to 500 copies

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

  • Limited to 1000 copies

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

  • Limited to 200 copies

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

  • Limited to 500 copies

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

  • Limited to 100 copies

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

  • Limited to 5000 copies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Saturday, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

JOE HARRIS, writer of Vampirella vs. Dracula

  • Saturday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm

BRANDON JERWA, writer of Vampirella and Red Sonja

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

JAE LEE, cover artist of Masks and Thun’da

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

RON MARZ, writer of Prophecy

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

ROBERT NAPTON, writer of Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris

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

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

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

CHRIS ROBERSON, writer of Masks

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

ERIC TRAUTMANN, writer of Flash Gordon and Red Sonja

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

BRENNAN WAGNER, colorist of The Shadow: Year One

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

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

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

MARK WAID, writer of Green Hornet

  • Saturday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

JIM ZUB, writer of Pathfinder

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

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

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Preview – Masks #3

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MASKS #3

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Teen +
Written by Chris Roberson
Art by Dennis Calero
Covers by Alex Ross (25%), Jae Lee (25%), Ardian Syaf (25%), Stephen Segovia (25%)
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  • Chris Eliopoulos “Cute” Exclusive Variant Featuring New Art retailer incentive cover
  • Ross “virgin art” retailer incentive cover
  • Syaf pencil art retailer incentive cover

With criminals and corrupt politicians in power, the masked vigilantes are on the run. The Spider ventures to Albany to investigate the newly elected governor who has signed all of the unjust measures into law, while Green Hornet seeks to find the secret masters of the Justice Party. The Shadow encounters other heroes who have run afoul of the Black Legions, and still more individuals are inspired to don masks and take to the streets in the name of justice.

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