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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT FOR DECEMBER

VAMPIRELLA #2

Written by Eric Trautmann, art by Wagner Reis, covers by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic, Joe Jusko, Paul Renaud and Lucio Parrillo.

Vampirella has tracked her prey, the bloodthirsty Vlad Dracula, to Seattle and a vicious nest of vampires preying on the young and the lost. In the clutches of Le Fanu--one of Dracula's oldest and most trusted lieutenants, Vampirella must face a growing threat more terrifying than any she has ever encountered... for Le Fanu has exposed Vampirella to her own deepest and darkest secrets -- Vampirella herself (shown in a special story within a story in this very issue)!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE ART OF VAMPIRELLA HC

Written by Davide Barzi, art by Frank Frazetta, Joe Jusko, J. Scott Campbell, Jae Lee, Mike Mignola, Joe Quesada and more, cover by Dave Stevens.

For over 40 years Vampirella has been the muse for many artists in the comic industry and even beyond. Dynamite Entertainment brings forth a veritable museum of fine art masterpieces collected in a 216 page hardcover volume! This tome contains a retrospective of artists who have contributed the most memorable imagery of Vampirella with such names as Jose Gonzalez, Adam Hughes, Dave Stevens, Jim Silke, Jae Lee, Joe Jusko, Amanda Conner, Mark Texeira, Mike Mignola, Mike Mayhew, Joe Quesada, Bruce Timm, Arthur Suydam, Dan Brereton, Michael Golden, J. Scott Campbell and many more.

216 pages, $29.99.

VAMPIRELLA MASTERS SERIES VOLUME 3: MARK MILLAR TP

Written by Mark Millar and John Smith, art and cover by Mike Mayhew.

Collecting the work of Mark Millar's second run on Vampirella as he takes readers on a journey to the town of "Nowheresville!" Along for the ride is Mike Mayhew and his incredibly realistic depiction of Vampirella throughout this collection. Also reprinting "Fear Of Mirrors" by John Smith and Mayhew. Featuring a cover gallery with art by Mayhew, David Finch, J.H. Williams, Bruce Timm, Greg Horn, J. Scott Campbell and more!

136 pages, $19.99.

VAMPIRELLA JOSE GONZALEZ VINTAGE DOOR POSTER -- 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Art by Jose Gonzalez.

You've been begging for it! Now, you got it! Dynamite is reprinting one of the crown jewels of Vampirella collectibles: the Jose Gonzalez Door Poster! Die hard Vampi fans have often paid top dollar for this, but now you too will finally be able to take one home! Measures 24" x 72". This special edition of the poster will bear a small Vampirella 40th Anniversary logo on the bottom. Limited to 500!

24 inches by 72 inches, $34.95.

BRING THE THUNDER #1

Written by Jai Nitz, art by Wilson Tortosa, cover Alex Ross.

Wayne Russell is an elite pararescue jumper in the Air Force serving in Afghanistan. He leads the most rigorously trained troops on the most dangerous missions into enemy territory. During a deadly mission, Wayne's team is ambushed. Mortally wounded, Wayne finds and fires an experimental weapon, but the weapon malfunctions. The result will change Wayne and warfare forever.

32 pages, $3.99.

RAISE THE DEAD 2 #1

Written by Leah Moore, John Reppion (plot), Mike Raicht (script) (A) Guiu Vilanova, cover by Lucio Parillo, Guiu Vilanova (1-in-10)

Raise the Dead returns with an all-new tale of undead debauchery! The zombie infestation continues unchecked and only a handful of survivors fight for their lives against the rising tide of undead mayhem. Will these poor souls find hope in the small coastal town of Alfredo Bay or has that word died along with most everything else in this post apocalyptic nightmare? RAISE THE DEAD continues it's descent into a shock filled hell on earth with a heavy side of gore perfect for your holiday happenings!

32 pages, $3.99.

WARLORD OF MARS #3

Written by Arvid Nelson, art by Lui Antonio (C) J. Scott Campbell (50%), Joe Jusko (50%), Lucio Parrillo (1-in-15), Patrick Berkenkotter (1-in-10)

We -- and John Carter -- dive into this issue head-first. At long last he arrives on Mars and meets the green Martian warrior Tars Tarkas. Carter butts heads with the brutal greens pretty quickly, but he's got an edge on them -- Mars's weaker gravity means he's got superhuman strength. Who said you can't beat the truth into somebody?

32 pages, $3.99.

THE LAST PHANTOM #5

Written by Scott Beatty, art by Eduardo Ferigato (C) Alex Ross, Joe Prado (1-in-10), Fabiano Neves (1-in-15)

The Ghost Who Walks has traveled from the Deep Woods to the concrete jungle of New York City to find the villains responsible for the deaths all around him! Armed with weapons both old and new, Kit Walker has accepted his birthright, but at what cost? As The Phantom's "Ghost Walk" closes in on its climactic conclusion, Kit reactivates the Jungle Patrol for its most important mission yet!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE GREEN HORNET #11

Written by Phil Hester, art by Jonathan Lau (C) Alex Ross (main), Phil Hester (1-in-10), Jonathan Lau (1-in-15)

The Black Hornet is history, but a new, even deadlier threat has grown right in the heart of Century City, and it may already be too late for The Green Hornet and Kato to stop it. How can Green Hornet scare a street gang out of business when the gang members themselves have no fear of anything, even death? Is the horrifying power behind their fearless ferocity truly supernatural? And just who is Saint Death?

32 pages, $3.99.

KEVIN SMITH'S GREEN HORNET VOL. 2: WEARING O' THE GREEN HC

Written by Kevin Smith, art by Jonathan Lau, cover by Alex Ross

The war between The Black Hornet and The Green Hornet reaches its shattering climax in this second volume of Kevin Smith's daring reimagining of the classic character. As The Green Hornet and Kato pursue his father's killer, The Black Hornet reveals a plan that could spell doom for the world itself. Played out on the streets of Century City, a deadly struggle between Hornets threatens to destroy not only our heroes, but the legacy they hoped to restore. It's high octane action, drama, and humor, as only famed filmmaker Kevin Smith could provide. Collecting issues #6-10 of the series based on Kevin Smith's unproduced Green Hornet film, this volume also features a complete cover gallery by industry greats Alex Ross, John Cassaday and Greg Horn.

144 pages, $24.99.

GREEN HORNET: YEAR ONE #9

Written by Matt Wagner, art by Aaron Campbell (C) Matt Wagner, Francesco Francavilla (1-in-10)

The story continues to trace the formation of the Green Hornet and Kato's crusade against crime and the arsenal necessary to make that happen. Rusty Schmidt finds himself frustrated in trying to, at Britt's insistence, devise a non-lethal weapon that can still put the Hornet's enemies out of commission, an elusive trick to which Kato may hold the solution. Meanwhile, in the "present" day adventure, the Hornet and Kato step up the pressure on mob-boss Skid Caruso's operations. But, unbeknownst to them, Caruso has called in his own outside muscle -- a merciless and sadistic enforcer known only as "The SCOURGE"!

32 pages, $3.99.

KEVIN SMITH'S KATO #9

Written by Ande Parks, art by Diego Bernard, covers by Ale Garza and Carlos Rafael.

As the new Kato recovers from a psychic assault, she readies herself for an all-out attack on Takeshi's forces. She's outnumbered, young and inexperienced, but her father, the original Kato, taught her well. Kato sets traps and prepares herself for the clash with a league of well-trained ninjas. This issue takes place in Century City and leads up to the thrilling finale of this arc, as well as directly into the events of Kevin Smith's Green Hornet series.

32 pages, $3.99.

KEVIN SMITH'S KATO ANNUAL #1

Written by Ande Parks, art by Edgar Salazar (C) AlÈ Garza (50%), Edgar Salazar (50%)

Kato's day of acclimating herself to her new city and country is interrupted when a giant monster begins rampaging through Century City. Kato finds herself battling a menace right out of a classic Japanese man-in-suit movie, with the fate of her newly-adopted city in the balance. Can Kato solve the mystery behind the monster's rampage in time, or will this monstrous menace destroy Century City just as Kato gets settled? It's solid solo action for the all-new Kato!

40 pages, $5.99.

GREEN HORNET: BLOOD TIES #3

Written by Ande Parks (A/C) Johnny Desjardins

The gangland intrigue gets even more intense in this prequel to Kevin Smith's Green Hornet series. The heat is on in Century City as two crime lords launch a full out assault on rival gangs. As the pressure from the original Green Hornet and Kato increases, Oni Juuma and Don Fannelli move to grab power on the streets. Our heroes will have to step up their war on crime, as their personal lives are forced to the back burner... again.

32 pages, $3.99.

GREEN HORNET: PARALLEL LIVES TPB

Written by Jai Nitz, art by Nigel Raynor, cover by Paul Renaud

How does one man's actions affect another man's? Either purposely, or inadvertently. Or is it just destiny? This series shows how Britt Reid's actions lead to Kato coming in contact with the Green Hornet and the pair becoming the Green Hornet and Kato. Collecting the 5 issue series into one volume!

128 pages, $14.99.

KATO ORIGINS #8: THE HELLFIRE CLUB

Written by Jai Nitz, art by Colton Worley (C) Colton Worley, Francesco Francavilla (1-in-10) Murder! When a prominent businessman is murdered in a closed house, everyone inside is a subject, even Kato! Kato, working undercover for the Sentinel, has to find the murderer while keeping his true identity hidden. But everyone else is hiding a secret too. Can Kato crack the case in time?

32 pages, $3.99.

GREEN HORNET GOLDEN AGE RE-MASTERED #6

Written by Based on stories by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates, cover by Joe Rubinstein.

Whether you are a recent or long-time Green Hornet fan, this series of classic Green Hornet reprints will be enjoyed by fans of all ages! Featuring stories written by Fran Striker, these 40 page issues are re-mastered for the first time! Featuring a new cover by artist, Joe Rubenstein!

40 pages, $4.99.

KATO ORIGINS VOL. 1: WAY OF THE NINJA TP

Written by Jai Nitz, art and cover by Colton Worley.

Early 1942, just months after Pearl Harbor, a police detective knocks on Britt Reid's door. He's looking for Kato. There's been a murder in the small Korean section of town and they want Kato's help with the locals. Arriving on the murder crime scene, they piece together the crime until they find a single Japanese character written in blood: "coward". From the pages of Matt Wagner's Green Hornet: Year One comes this thrilling spin-off series starring Kato! Collecting issues #1-5, along with a complete cover gallery.

120 pages, $14.99.

THE BOYS #49

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Russ Braun, cover by Darick Robertson

The Homelander goes head to head with the source of his greatest torment, while Vought's Jess Bradley gets a bump up- and starts considering drastic action. Butcher, meanwhile, takes us on a trip down memory lane to the Boys' first meeting with the Seven- and the nightmare that ensued for one member of the team...

32 pages, $3.99.

THE BOYS: HIGHLAND LADDIE #5

Written by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea, cover by Darick Robertson

Hughie does his best to get to the root of his troubles, but events in Auchterladle are already spinning out of control. Our hero gets set up by an unexpected player, as the true depravity of Joe Tupper's narcotics operation is revealed.

32 pages, $3.99.

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS X-MAS CAROL

Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Partick Berkenkotter, cover by Alex Ross

Christmas is a time of hope and peace. It's also a time of cold chills and shadowy spirits, especially when you're spending the holiday with Project Superpowers. Fighting Yank, the Ghost and the American Spirit are teaming up to scare the Dickens out of the villainous Clown...but he's got a bag full of tricks and a secret plan that's guaranteed to ruin Christmas for our heroes.

40 pages, $5.99.

RED SONJA #56

Written by Eric Trautmann, art by Walter Geovanni, covers by Paul Renaud and Geovanni.

A new adventure begins! Following the deadly events in Shem, Red Sonja makes her way to Koth -- and a family dispute between rival princes, all keen to seize the throne. And amid the intrigue and the skullduggery, assassins lurk: enemies, loyal to an old adversary that will stop at nothing until the She-Devil with a Sword is dead.

32 pages, $3.99.

QUEEN SONJA #15

Written by Luke Lieberman, art by Mel Rubi, cover by Fabiano Neves, Carlos Rafael

One of the defining moments in Sonja's life comes to its thrilling conclusion! She is forged into the warrior of legend by love, loss, revenge, and pain. There is nothing left to lose, she will walk in the path of the Goddess, but first she will walk knee deep in her enemies blood.

32 pages, $3.99.

ROBERT JORDAN'S WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD #8

Written by Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Andie Tong.

On the road to Baerlon, Egwene learns something about herself that she had never suspected, and Lan begins to teach the boys about their weapons. With the Draghkar seemingly off their trail, Mat and Perrin grow idle and prompt Moiraine to reveal just how far she will go to keep the boys from the Dark One. Discover these revelations in "Changes," the next chapter to this graphic telling of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time!

32 pages, $3.99.

PATRICIA BRIGGS' MERCY THOMPSON: MOON CALLED #4

Written by Patricia Briggs and David Lawrence, art and cover by Amelia Woo.

A dangerous conspiracy threatens the wolf pack and Mercy Thompson is on the run. Lives have been lost, hostages taken, and our coyote shapeshifter is caught in the crossfire. Now, surrounded by old friends and new enemies, seeking safety in the town that shunned her, face-to-face with her foster father and her former lover...can Mercy unravel the mystery in time to save her friends? Or even herself?

32 pages, $3.99.

JOHN MOORE PRESENTS: DEAD SOLDIER #4

Written by John Moore, Richie Smith, art by Dean Hyrapiet, cover by Romek Delimata.

Americans, Germans, Friends, and Foes: all men are equal when faced with the terror that is Soldier John Doe. Only one man Lieutenant Thomas Brightwater ñ now fully aware of the horrifying truth of Doe's origins ñ seems willing to shift the course of a fate that may generate an even darker reality should shadowy imperial forces have their way. But buried deep in the bowels of an off the grid rural Sudanese military base, and facing off against a strike force determined to exterminate Doe at all costs, Lt. Brightwater and his only ally in Doe himself stand the slimmest chances at survival. War will never be the same.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE WARRIORS MOVIE ADAPTATION TP

Written by David Atchison, art by Chris Dibari, Tommy Patterson, cover by Chris Dibari,

Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the Paramount Pictures film classic, The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill, who later went on to direct 48 Hours, Last Man Standing, and the acclaimed series Deadwood. Now, for the first time, this movie phenomenon has been adapted into a thrilling graphic novel. The story chronicles one night in the lives of the New York City street gang, the Warriors, and their harrowing journey for survival and redemption. Cyrus, the messianic leader of the city's largest gang, the Riffs, declares a truce and calls a summit in the Bronx with all the rival gangs in attendance. Cyrus's vision is to unify all the gangs into one superorganization, one that the cops will never be able to control. But during the meeting, Cyrus is assassinated, and the murder is pinned on a member of the Warriors. With no time to prove their innocence, the Warriors have no choice: they must run -- for their lives and for their honor. But it's a long, long way from the Bronx to Coney Island, especially with an entire city of ruthless thugs swearing vengeance and out for blood.

128 pages, $16.99.




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