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MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT FOR OCTOBER

THE SHADOW NOW #1

Written by David Liss, art by Colton Worley, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Having spent decades in the east to rejuvenate himself, the greatest pulp hero of them all, The Shadow, returns to New York in modern times. Lamont Cranston seeks to resume his old life, and his heroic alter-ego is ready to stand once more as an enemy to evil. But while he was gone, his foes have remained vigilant, and the most dangerous man The Shadow has ever faced prepares to rise once more. It's the shocking beginning to a new era for The Shadow!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

CRYPTOZOIC MAN #1

Written by Walter Flanagan, Bryan Johnson, art and cover by Walter Flanagan.

From Walt Flanagan & Bryan Johnson of AMC TV's "Comic Book Men" comes "Cryptozoic Man"! Alan Ostman, a middle-aged husband/father, sees his life quickly unravel when his daughter goes missing on a camping trip in the Pacific Northwest...Bigfoot country. After gray aliens abduct him from a roadside bar, he learns that the fate of the world is dependent on trapping the world's most legendary cryptids...not to mention defeating a psychopath in a pig-shaped leather bondage mask. Alan knows he has his work cut out for him. The storyline revolving around this four-issue series will be revisited in Comic Book Men Season III.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

CODENAME: ACTION #2

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Jonathan Lau, covers by Jae Lee, Jonathan Lau, Art Baltazar.

The Cold War threatens to heat up quickly as world leaders on both sides of the Iron Curtain begin pushing for armed conflict. But only a select few know that the ones rattling their saber sare in fact identical doppelgangers who have replaced the real leaders. Can veteran spy Operator 5 and new recruit Operative 1001 uncover who is behind these replacements, and what their agenda might be, before it's too late?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

KINGS WATCH #2

Written by Jeff Parker, art by Marc Laming, covers by Marc Laming, Ramon Perez.

The nightmares from space keep coming, Flash Gordon sees an alien hell, and now people are being murdered over the mystery behind The Kings Watch.Reporter Dale Arden tracks down the secret of Professor Zarkov's scientific triumph, exposing him to the Cult of The Cobra. Only The Magician knows what horror is really coming for the world, and that humanity hangs on what The Phantom will do...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

LORDS OF MARS #3

Written by Arvid Nelson, art by Roberto Castro, covers by Alex Ross, Fritz Casas.

At long last, the Lord of the Jungle and the Warlord of Mars meet... head on! A furious battle turns into a desperate two-man stand against the evil forces that have manipulated the ape-man into hating John Carter. No one, not even pulp fiction's greatest heroes can stand against a hundred of the terrible white apes of Mars. Fortunately, our adventures have a secret weapon: their wives!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

RED SONJA #4

Written by Gail Simone, art by Walter Geovani, covers by Jenny Frison, Ming Doyle, Sal Buscema.

Red Sonja is just inches from death, when voices from the past call her away from digging her own grave, to fight possibly the last battle of her life, against the woman who taught her everything she knows about combat!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

THE BLACK BAT #6

Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Ronan Rliquet, covers by Jae Lee, Billy Tan.

Detective Brody is on the move with the suitcase bomb. Will he plant it in the courthouse before The Black Bat finds him? The clock is ticking and all hope rests on the Black Bat's shoulders!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE SHADOW #19

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Giovanni Timpano, covers by Alex Ross, Jason Shawn Alexander, Dennis Calero.

A voice from the past raises questions that the Shadow cannot answer, and leads him away from the concrete canyons of New York City on a journey that will carry him halfway round the world, from the snowy wastes of Siberia to the steaming jungles of Guatemala. What is the secret of the girasol?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

THE SHADOW/GREEN HORNET: DARK NIGHTS #4

Written by Michael Uslan, art by Keith Burns, cover by Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Chris Eliopoulos.

Scientist Nikola Tesla's new Death-Ray is in Shiwan Khan's hands! But for it to become fully operational, Khan must access the massive power contained in The Shadow's own Girasol, uncovering its secret origin(s) in the process! It's life-or-death for Tesla, President Roosevelt, and for New York as The Shadow, The Green Hornet and Kato descend on the City, prepared to incur the fury of Khan!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

MARK WAID'S THE GREEN HORNET #7

Written by Mark Waid, art by Ronilson Freire, covers by Paolo Rivera, Jonathan Lau.

Now that The Voice has been silenced, a new menace threatens the city--and without the Hornet around to protect the citizens, can Kato survive as a solo agent?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

GREEN HORNET: LEGACY #42

Written by Jai Nitz, art by Jethro Morales, cover by Phil Hester.

Final issue! This is it! Every hero (even the dead ones!) and every villain (especially the dead ones!) come back for the final showdown in Century City. Who will make the ultimate sacrifice for Century City?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! TPB

Written by Brett Matthews, art by Ariel Padilla, Dan Borgonos, cover by John Cassaday.

Witness the birth of a new Green Hornet! In the near future, Chicago is more corrupt than ever. Although heroes have long been forgotten, one young man dons a familiar emerald mask to teardown the evil Gregor Kaast, the underworld's reigning kingpin. Who is Luke, the mysterious youth who, as the once and future Green Hornet, is untrained, untried, and hunted? And what became of the original Hornet and Kato duo, and their bloodline? Collects issues #1-10.

248 pages, $29.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

MISS FURY #7

Written by Rob Williams, art by Marcio Abreu, covers by Billy Tan, Ardian Syaf, Colton Worley, Sean Chen.

Trapped in a past that isn't her own, Miss Fury comes face-to-face with a version of herself who never found love, and it's a bloody, murderous revelation. Is this immoral figure who Marla Drake really is? Or has she grown through time into something better? And when the two Miss Furys cross swords, which one will survive?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

MISS FURY DIGITAL #2

Written by Rob Williams, art and cover by Fritz Casas.

The harrowing conclusion to Miss Fury's race through time! Find out what happens to our hero and her roving gang of Roman soldiers. Can they defeat Harmon, or will they be stuck time-traveling forever?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

THE SPIDER #17

Written by David Liss, art by Ivan Rodriguez, cover by Colton Worley.

Brought low by his enemies, the Spider haslost the means to carry on his crusade against crime, but not the will. Now it is time to strike back. The Spider wipes the slate clean and takes his pulpy revenge on those who have targeted him, but he's about to find out that their hooks go far deeper into his life than he ever imagined.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

THE SPIDER ANNUAL 2013

Written by Shannon Eric Denton, art and cover by Igor Vitorino.

The Spider unleashes a one-man war on the criminals of New York City but this relentless pursuit triggers unintended consequences. Already approaching his breaking point, The Spider comes under fire from an elite squad of assassins sent from a mysterious enemy. Injured and on the run, the Spider will once again learn why he's so good at what he does regardless if the cost is a price even he can't afford.

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

THE SPIDER VOL. 2: THE BUSINESSMAN FROM HELL TP

Written by David Liss, art by Ivan Rodriguez, cover by Francesco Francavilla.

Who has the drive, the intelligence, and the means to destroy the Spider? The Fly, a playboy with all the resources of Richard Wentworth's masked alter-ego! Dedicated to criminal perfection, the Fly targets the outlaw hero and the city itself in the midst of a serial killer's rampage and terrorist attacks! Will the Spider overcome the Fly's machinations and prevent the wholesale slaughter of every police officer in the Big Apple. Collects issues #7-12.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

THE MOCKING DEAD #2

Written by Fred Van Lente, art by Max Dunbar, covers by Bill Tortolini, Max Dunbar.

The side-splitting and artery-spurting epic continues as the battle for Pittsburgh is underway as hordes of the Mocking Dead descend -- and Aaron Bunch's pop-culture-inspired battle plan is put to the test! Will the Internet nerds of DIA's Tinseltown Division save the city -- or accidentally lead it to the edge of the abyss of total zombie apocalypse?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

VAMPIRELLA: SOUTHERN GOTHIC #3

Written by Nate Cosby, art by Jose Luis, covers by Johnny Desjardins, photo.

Stranded in the Deep South and severely wounded from a mystical demon's blade, Vampirella must continue her quest to save her former lover's soul, protect an innocent child, and not die in the process. Can Vampirella battle a bloodthirsty horde of rabid demons as her body fails her?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

VAMPIRELLA #35

Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Heubert Khan Michael, covers

by Fabiano Neves, Lucio Parrillo. Following a surprise attack by a new enemy, Vampirella makes a shocking decision. Who is Sister Midnight, and why does she want Vampirella dead? How far will our heroine go to defend her vision of a better future? And where will Adam Van Helsing stand in the aftermath? Answers await within...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

VAMPIRELLA HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2013

Written by Shannon Eric Denton, art by Patrick Berkenkotter, cover by Joe Jusko.

Vampirella once again joins forces with Dracula and Eva in order to confront a Doomsday Cult intent on releasing one of the Ancient Ones back upon the Earth. The trio, empowered from their previous successes, will confront these evil forces head on! These three warriors race from threat to threat in order to stop the apocalypse but will learn that even their immense power may not be enough. Whether they accept it or not, some battles cannot be won...

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

UNCANNY #5

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Aaron Campbell, covers by Sean Phillips, Dan Panosian.

Weaver discovers he's just a tiny cog in a big machine as he unlocks the secrets of Maggie's past and Deacon Styles' true agenda. But what does it have to do with the shadowy organization known only as Cadre, and what is their connection to the world of the Specials? Praise for Uncanny #1!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOL. 6 HC

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Darick Robertson, Russ Braun, John Mccrea, cover by Darick Robertson.

When the Homelander finally sets an army of superheroes against the United States military, The Boys must finish the job they were recruited for: to take every superhero out of the picture. While the battle rages on the White House lawn, Frenchie and the Femaleare unleashed, Mother's Milk uncovers a terrible secret at Vought-American, and Wee Hughie discovers the senses-shattering truth behind Butcher's ultimate plan of vengeance. The final, bloodiest chapter of The Boys, collected in a gorgeous hardcover package! This 400 page collection features:

* A collector's slip-case

* Issues 60-72 of the hit series

* An introduction by Garth Ennis

* Garth Ennis' original outline for the series with commentary

* The original script to The Boys #72 by Garth Ennis

* Writer's commentary for The Boys #66 by Garth Ennis

* Sketches and designs

* A pin-up gallery

* And more!

400 pages, $95, in stores on oct. 30.

JENNIFER BLOOD #32

Written by Mike Carroll, art by Kewber Baal, cover by Colton Worley.

The second tale in the Blood Legacy arc. Her world fell apart when her father was brutally murdered by a member of his own family, and now she knows that the only way to survive is to fight back. But this is not the story of Jennifer Blood: this is the story of Vivienne, twelve-year-old daughter of Nicholas Blute, Jen's uncle.

<32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

GARTH ENNIS' ERF HC

Written by Garth Ennis, art and cover by Rob Steen.

At the dawn of time, Erf and his three amphibious friends -- Figwillop, KWAAAH, and the Booper ñ take their first nervous steps out of the ocean, the beginning of an adventure into the primordial world. As they explore the exciting new lands beyond the shore, they discover that the prehistoric jungle is home to the mighty and terrifying Colossux. What follows is an evolutionary tale of love and loyalty for readers of all ages!

48 pages, $14.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE OWL #4

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Heubert Khan Michael, covers by Alex Ross, Ardian Syaf.

Final issue! When Owl Girl tries to kill Jasper in order to bring the mob war to an end, the only thing standing in her way is the Owl. But if she won't listen to reason, how far will the Owl go to stop her? It's Owl vs. Owl Girl as Dynamite's latest hit series comes to its explosive conclusion!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

GRIMM #6

Written by Marc Gaffen, Kyle McVey, art by Jose Malaga, covers by Lucio Parrillo, Photo.

Nick's quest to destroy the Coins of Zakynthos comes to a smashing end! Still reeling from a devastating betrayal, the gang find themselves facing staggering odds and the fiercest creature they've ever encountered.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

LADY RAWHIDE #3

Written by Eric Trautmann, art by Milton Estevam, cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

Unrest flares in Old Mexico. Revolution is in the air, and the Sisters of the White Rose are fanning the flames, seizing control of the capital and placing the corrupt governor on trial for his crimes against his own citizens. But as the rebellion swells, the governor's masters have plans of their own. Gunmen, bent on killing the Sisters and Lady Rawhide, are on the move. There are killers a-plenty, all with shifting allegiances, with Lady Rawhide caught in the middle of a maelstrom of death and treachery...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

ARMY OF DARKNESS VS. HACK/SLASH #4

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Daniel Leister, covers by Stefano Caselli, Tim Seeley, Ben Templesmith, Ken Haeser.

Ash and Cassie head to Connecticut to stop a heavy metal wizard intent on reviving a long dead witch! But the fires built for human sacrifices might not be the only heat between our heroes!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

ARMY OF DARKNESS / REANIMATOR ONE-SHOT

Written by Mark Rahner, art and cover by Randy Valiente.

Ash is hurled into an American graveyard in the 1920s and meets an intense young doctor named Herbert West. If the name sounds familiar, West's obsessed with reanimating thedead at any cost. But he just can't seem to find corpses that are fresh enough. It's H.P. Lovecraft's New England ñ and his bizarre original short story as the source material. Bonus! Also, featuring a reprint of Reanimator #0!

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

DARK SHADOWS #22

Written by Mike Raicht, art by Nacho Tenorio, cover by Francesco Francavilla.

Evil Barnabas and his family of vampires triumphant and growing larger?! Say it ain't so! Will anyone be able to stop them before they spill more innocent blood? And most importantly, can Julia and Willie return Barnabas' good soul back in his body before it is too late? If not, prepare to enter a new even Darker Age on the Collinwood Estate.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #6

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Ceaar Razek, cover by Clint Langley.

What is it like to be a member of the Battlestar's valiant crew? Find out in this issue as we follow the highs and lows of one duty shift aboard the Galactica... just a day like any other in the fight to keep Mankind alive!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

DEJAH THORIS AND THE GREEN MEN OF MARS #9

Written by Mark Rahner, art by Lui Antonio, cover by Jay Anacleto.

Now that the evil Voro's dead, Dejah Thoris has her own green men: the Hok Squad, a secret Delta Force of Tharks for special missions. The nastiest warriors to throw at the nastiest jobs. Radical green separatists led by a red woman. What could go wrong?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

WARLORD OF MARS: DEJAH THORIS #32

Written by Robert Place Napton, art by Carlos Rafael, cover by Jay Anacleto, Fabiano Neves.

Trapped in the future of Barsoom, Dejah Thoris and her descendant battle invading humans in a dark tomorrow. As she struggles to find her way back to her own time, Dejah is confronted with decisions that could change her destiny and alter the history of the red planet!?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 9.

THE BIONIC MAN #26

Written by Aaron Gillespie, art by Ray Villegas, cover by Jonathan Lau.

He's fought everything from giant robots to bionic bigfoot and lived to tell about it. But when Steve's best friend becomes his mortal enemy it will be the fight of his life. When the smoke clears, the Bionic Man and OSI will be changed forever.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE BIONIC MAN VS. THE BIONIC WOMAN TPB

Written by Keith Champagne, art by Jose Luis, cover by Sean Chen.

Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers, the iconic heroes of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, are together again... and at each other's throats! The FBI recruits Austinto capture the serial killer Trench, who targets accident survivors gifted with bionic limbs and organs. But Austin disappears, and only Jaime Sommers has any hope of tracking him down. When their paths cross, will their tragic past and different tactics pit them against one another? Collects issues #1-5.

138 pages, $19.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

PATHFINDER: GOBLINS! #3

Written by Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes, art by Lee Moder, Jennifer Meyer, Alberto JÌmenz Alburquerque, covers by Jennifer Meyer, Alberto JÌmenez Alburquerque.

In "To Read or Not to Read," the pen is mightier than the sword, especially if you're a goblin! Nothing strikes fear into a goblin's heart like a good book, but one curious creature might well turn out to be the Shakespeare of his people ... if he survives he experience. And in "The Way of The Goblin", there's a pack of goblins that have a new leader who may turn them into a real threat...that is, if they can even understand what he's telling them to do. Well laid tactical plans turn soon into a chaos of screaming, burning, and bumbling goblins.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 2.

PATHFINDER #12

Written by Jim Zub, art by Ivan Anaya, cover by Carlos Gomez, Jorge Faras.

The Pathfinder adventurers barely survived their first confrontation with Black Fang. How will they endure now that the dragon is empowered by Thelsikar's dark magic? The second Pathfinder adventure ends with wall to wall action.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 30.

GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'S A GAME OF THRONES #20

Written by George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham, art by Tommy Patterson, cover by Mike S. Miller.

Battle is joined at the Trident, with Tyrion Lannister in the vanguard--placed there by a father determined to rid himself of an embarrassment. But the fortunes of war are not so easily manipulated, as Lord Tywin is about to learn, to his great regret . . . and even greater rage. For in a brilliant tactical move, the host of young Robb Stark has descended upon the army of Jaime Lannister outside the besieged gates of Riverrun, and has won a great victory ... and a prize that might end the war before it has fairly begun.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

DAMSELS #13

Written by Leah Moore, John Reppion, art and cover by Aneke.

King Beaumont and King Persine struggle onward towards the fallen kingdom of Caumont, but are waylaid by a band of outlaws led by a rogue called Robyn. Red and Talia have made it to the sea, and a handy fishing vessel speeds them to Perrault. It all seems like plain sailing, but can it really be that easy? Having watched Sneûana be stolen away, Ash and Tommelise are at a loss. How will they find her? Will Heinrich help them, or will he go in search of Rapa?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 16.

SHERLOCK HOLMES VOL. 2: THE LIVERPOOL DEMON TPB

Written by Leah Moore, John Reppion, art by Matt Triano, cover by Francesco Francavilla.

With mauled bodies appearing on Liverpool streets, rumors circulate that the culprit might be an inhuman monster known as SpringHeeled Jack. Determined to debunk the city's superstitions, Holmes delves into the criminal underworld, piecing together an intricate and deadly puzzle. Meanwhile, Dr. Watson witnesses the creature with his own eyes, and sets out alone in pursuit. Will Holmes be able to save his dear friend from the perils beneath Liverpool? Collects issues #1-5.

120 pages, $19.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

THE WARRIORS: JAILBREAK TPB

Written by Erik Henriksen, art by Herb Apon, Todd Herman, cover by Tom Feister.

Warriors, come out to play! In this thrilling sequel to the cult-favorite film, New York City's toughest gang must rally to save one of their own -- the hot-headed Ajax, who was captured by police. With Gramercy Riffs, Baseball Furies, and more rival hoodlums confined to close quarters, the prison is even more deadly than the streets! The war chief Swan must launch a desperate, all-out assault on the jail to save his friend. Collects issues #1-4.

96 pages, $16.99, in stores on Oct. 16.













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