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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT FOR SEPTEMBER

ALIENS / VAMPIRELLA #1

Written by Corinna Bechko, art by Javier Garcia-Miranda, cover by Gabriel Hardman.

Humans have begun to colonize Mars, but something ancient and sinister got there first. Now Vampirella is faced with a mystery only she can solve, and the bloody realization that some monsters should never be awakened.

32 pages, $3.99.

ALICE COOPER VS. CHAOS! #1

Written by Tim Seeley, Jim Terry, art by Jim Terry, cover by Joyce Chin.

It's the ultimate heavy metal crossover as the original shock rocker meets the original death metal comic book universe! Bizarre nightmares are plaguing Evil Ernie, Chastity and Purgatori, and though the hate each other's guts, they may have to join the teen monster team called The Chosen to find the one and only Alice Cooper!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE ART OF JOSE GONZALEZ HC

Written by David Roach, art and cover by Jose Gonzalez.

For nearly two decades, Jose "Pepe" Gonzalez was hailed as the premier Vampirella artist, drawing the fiery vixen for Warren Publishing in the Seventies and Eighties. Renowned for bringing to life the most beautiful women the art world has ever seen, Gonzalez's career spans from drawing British romance comics to movie stars, book covers to commercial advertising, and, of course, personal commissions for loved ones and devotees. For the first time ever, author David Roach covers Jose's entire career, transcending his vast body of Vampirella work to explore the full breadth of the master's creations. Vampirella collectors and Jose Gonzalez fans rejoice, for the life-spanning retrospective you've been waiting for has finally arrived! Featuring an introduction by fan-favorite painter Joe Jusko.

246 pages, $39.99.

VOLTRON: FROM THE ASHES #1

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Blacky Shepherd, cover by Alex Milne.

More than 200 years ago, Voltron Force fought its final battle against the Drule Empire. Voltron has not moved since that battle, but his legacy lives on. Now, an ancient enemy has arisen, and a new Voltron Force must be chosen to pilot the Defender of the Universe!

32 pages, $3.99.

SWORDS OF SORROW #5

Written by Gail Simone, art by Sergio Davila, covers by Tula Lotay, Emanuela Lupacchino, Robert Hack.

As the epic era-spanning tale rockets towards conclusion, reluctant heroines find themselves facing terrifying alternate versions of themselves on the road to the ultimate showdown with the Prince of All Worlds. Can even the combined forces of Kato, Red Sonja, Dejah Thoris, Vampirella, Jungle Girl, Lady Zorro and dozens more save reality?

32 pages, $3.99.

SWORDS OF SORROW: MISS FURY / LADY RAWHIDE SPECIAL

Written by Mikki Kendal, art by Ronilson Freire, cover by Mirka Andolfo.

When everything is going wrong, sometimes the only person you can trust is a complete stranger. Can Miss Fury and Lady Rawhide put aside their differences long enough to figure out what's really going on?

32 pages, $3.99.

SWORDS OF SORROW: RED SONJA / JUNGLE GIRL #3

Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Mirka Andolfo, cover by Jay Anacleto.

As the ice storm howls and unleashes a crescendo of destruction, Sonja and Jana howl right back. They have better lung stamina. Just you watch. Mistress Hel plays her final endgame, unleashing powers beyond all control for the fate of the island and all its people! Sonja and Jana aren't going to take that lying down, are they?

32 pages, $3.99.

BOB'S BURGERS ONGOING #3

Written by Loren Bouchard, Rachel Hastings, Anneliese Waddington, Brian Hall, art by Anthony Aguinaldo, Hector Reynoso, Mike Guerena, cover by Anthony Aguinaldo, Paul Claerhout.

In the third issue of Volume 2 of the Bob's Burgers Comic Book, we bring you more titillating tales from the Belchers! Louise discovers the wondrous wonders of the ride that stops time; Genederella is given a chance to attend a Joyous Jam Jamboree with the help of a special fairy; Tina brings us on a super-spy adventure to sabotage an evil villain; Bob's imagination drives his latest Fantasy Food Truck; and Linda tries again to take a nice family photo in front of the restaurant.

32 pages, $3.99.

DJANGO / ZORRO HC

Written by Quentin Tarantino, Matt Wagner, art by Esteve Polls, cover by Jae Lee, Francesco Francavilla.

Oscar Award-winning writer/director and Django creator Quentin Tarantino teams with Eisner Award-winning comic book creator Matt Wagner to write the official Django Unchained sequel, uniting the gun-blazing Western hero with the legendary swordsman of literature, film, and comics: Zorro! Set several years after the events of Django Unchained, Django again pursues evil men in his role as a bounty hunter. Taking to the roads of the American Southwest, he encounters the aged and sophisticated Diego de la Vega by sheer chance. Django is fascinated by this unusual character, the first wealthy white man he's met who seems totally unconcerned with the color of his skin... and who can hold his own in a fight. Django hires on as Diego's bodyguard, and is soon drawn into a fight to free the local indigenous people from brutal servitude. Learning much from the older man (as he did from King Schultz), he discovers that slavery isn't exclusive to his people, as he even dons the mask of Zorro in their mission of mercy!

192 pages, $29.99.

DOODLE JUMP HC

Written by Meredith Gran, Mario Udzenija, art by Steve Uy, cover by Rebekie Bennington.

The hugely popular, award-winning game is now a full-color adventure for everyone to read and enjoy! Our jump-inclined hero Doodler has landed in a mysterious wintry world -- and an inhospitable one, at that! With the help of an enthusiastic new friend, can he dodge killer penguins and weather the storm? And what destiny lies beyond this frigid wasteland, where Doodler might prove himself a champion against evil ninjas and rampaging robots?

152 pages, $12.99.

JIM BUTCHER'S THE DRESDEN FILES: DOWN TOWN HC

Written by Jim Butcher, Mark Powers, art by Carlos Gomez, cover by Stjepan Sejic.

Chicago wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden and his new apprentice, Molly Carpenter, intend to end the havoc caused by a mad sorcerer -- one whose ambitions would have the Windy City streets carved out as his own private kingdom. But when the magical upstart enters into an alliance with the notorious mob boss "Gentleman Johnnie" Marcone, will the fast-and-loose Dresden and his young charge survive unscathed?

This graphic novel collects the six-issue series in one volume, and features a bonus section with Jim Butcher's original story outline, sketchbook artwork from Carlos Gomez, cover gallery with roughs from Stjepan Sejic, and more.

144 pages, $24.99 (Signed edition, $39.99).

JOHN CARTER: WARLORD OF MARS #11

Written by Ron Marz, Ian Edgington, art by Ariel Medel, covers by Bart Sears, Abhishek Malsuni, Emanuela Lupacchino, Jonathan Lau.

John Carter and Dejah Thoris discover what may well be the key to repairing the dying atmosphere of Mars. But the long-lost technology of the White Martians is not only protected by deadly robots, it's also being sought by other agents who will stop at nothing to retrieve it. John and Dejah might well save Mars, but only if they can save themselves! The start of a two-part story that could change Mars forever!

32 pages, $3.99.

JUSTICE, INC.: THE AVENGER #4

Written by Mark Waid, art by Ronilson Freire, cover by Francesco Francavilla.

With Justice, Inc. in shambles, the Avenger must face the Invisible Death alone in the skies over the Eastern Seaboard--and be willing to sacrifice his life to save his country from an outbreak of international war! Industry heavyweight Mark Waid (Daredevil, Indestructible Hulk) takes out all the stops in the latest epic story of globe-trotting adventurer Richard Henry Benson, the Man of a Thousand Faces!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE LONE RANGER: VINDICATED TP

Written by Justin Gray, art by Rey Villegas, cover by John Cassaday.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto are called to the town of Red Mesa to help capture a vicious gang of thieves. However, things are not what they seem as the masked man and his faithful companion find themselves entangled in a mystery and surrounded by killers. Meanwhile, a woman named Fiona Doyle has captured the Lone Ranger's heart... but his feelings might place him and Tonto at greater risk!

112 pages, $15.99.

LOOKING FOR GROUP #6

Written by Ryan Sohmer, art by Lar deSouza, Hawk, Ryan Dunlavey, Ed Ryzowski, covers by Gibson Quarter.

After the events of last issue, Cale is excited to begin building something instead of destroying. An old friend joins the team as a new quest presents itself, but where is Richard? It's the Trial of The Century as Richard must answer for his past and free himself from the ever-deadly "Plane of Suck!"

48 pages, $4.99. 99

MAGNUS VOL. 3: CRADLE AND GRAVE TP

Written by Fred Van Lente, art by Roberto Castro, cover by Cory Smith.

Magnus, the martial arts expert and ultimate robot fighter, has reunited with his father, the artificial intelligence known as 1A. Satisfied to have a new purpose in life, Magnus is sent on a mission to free a monstrous creature known as the Basilisk. But once released, it can't be stopped or contained... and it believes itself to be God! Can Magnus and his former pursuer Leeja hit reboot on this devastating new threat, and is this the end or just a frightful new beginning?

104 pages, $16.99.

MASKS 2 #6

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Eman Casallos, covers by Butch Guice, Jae Lee, Gabriel Hardman.

Cast though the time stream, the masked heroes of three different eras find themselves face to face with the sinister forces that spawned the Red Death... the menace who has laid waste to the world! But wild adventures through time have brought about amazing... and sometimes horrific... changes in the Shadow, Green Hornet, Black Sparrow, and the others. In order to set things right, the league of heroes-- as you've never seen them before -- must band together in hopes of saving all of reality.

32 pages, $3.99.

RED SONJA / CONAN #2

Written by Victor Gischler, art by Roberto Castro, covers by Ed Benes, Roberto Castro.

Red Sonja awakes bloodied and bruised to find she's missed the end of an epic battle. As she pieces together what happened, she discovers that Conan is missing and a local wizard has used bloodroot to create a terrible weapon.

32 pages, $3.99.

ROBOTECH / VOLTRON TP

Written by Tommy Yune, Bill Spangler, art by Elmer Damaso, cover by Tommy Yune.

Two of the all-time greatest anime legends collide in one epic saga! The Lion Force team faces the return of a mysterious, ancient adversary that could jeopardize the very existence of Voltron itself. The repercussions threaten to reach across the fabric of time and space, all the way to Earth. How will Roy Fokker and the Skull Squadron cope with such a new menace, especially with the Zentraedi looming over Macross Island? What dark opportunities will Lotor, the would-be conqueror of planet Arus, pursue in a crisis like this?

128 pages, $17.99.

THE SHADOW VOL. 2 #2

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Giovanni Timpano, cover by Jackson Guice.

As the Shadow continues his crusade against a cabal of magicians, he comes closer to uncovering the truth behind Houdini's message from beyond the grave. But the magicians are bringing in a specialist to eliminate the Shadow--an assassin who uses prestidigitation to lethal effect!

32 pages, $3.99.

UNCANNY: SEASON TWO #6

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Aaron Campbell, covers by Jock, Ben Oliver, Aaron Campbell.

It all ends here! The final battle begins as Weaver learns how he ties into the secret history of the Source. And not everyone will make it out alive...

32 pages, $3.99.

VAMPIRELLA 2015 ANNUAL

Written by Nancy A. Collins, art by Aneke, cover by Jay Anacleto.

No longer the Queen of the Nosferatu, Vampirella is free to begin a new chapter in her life--as a field agent for The Kabal, a covert supernatural organization comprised of monsters that polices their own kind in order to maintain balance between humanity and the world of the occult. Her first mission is to rescue a fellow Kabal agent kidnapped by a group of mad scientists calling themselves the Prometheus Society, who demand the release of their fellow member, Dr. Faustus. But first she must coerce a former field agent, Lazarus the Walking Dead Man, into returning to the Kabal before going toe-to-toe with the likes of Dr. Moreau, Dr. Caligari, Dr. John Dee, and a certain Dr. Frankenstein. Let the Monster Rally begin!

48 pages, $5.99.

VAMPIRELLA / ARMY OF DARKNESS #3

Written by Mark Rahner, art by Jethro Morales, covers by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs.

Ash's pals in 1300 A.D. are so happy to meet Vampirella that they introduce her to a friend of their own: Black Friar Thomas, who wants to put her on trial as a witch! That is, a trial by ordeal! And with the massive Deadite onslaught imminent, what better time?

32 pages, $3.99.

WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT #3

Written by Matt Wagner, art by Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner, cover by Eric Powell

The narrative scene shifts to the South Seas as a native fisherman struggles to provide for his family...and ends up snaring the biggest catch of his life. Meanwhile, back in Central City, Ebony and Sammy's search to uncover the cause of The Spirit's disappearance leads them to confront one of his oldest and wiliest Femme Fatale foes. And Ellen's distress over a certain proposal comes to a head as she's confronted by an unexpected revelation.

32 pages, $3.99.











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