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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MARCH

VAMPIRELLA VOL. 3 #1

Written by Kate Leth, art by Eman Casallos, covers by Chrissie Zullo, Jay Anacleto, Tula Lotay. Vampirella takes Hollywood in this new adventure of the classic demon-hunting, monster-slaying, thrill-seeking vampire queen. When her stately manor is attacked, she begins to unravel a plot as old as the silver screen, discovering what monsters really lurk in the shadows of the City of Angels. Writer Kate Leth (Adventure Time, Edward Scissorhands) says, "Can Vampirella be both a cult icon on the rise and take down an empire of ghouls and ghosts? Signs point to: Hell, yes!"

32 pages, $3.99.

JOSE GONZALEZ VAMPIRELLA ART EDITION HARDCOVER

Written by Archie Goodwin, T. Casey Brennan, Steve Englehart, Josep Toutain, Mike Butterworth, Bill DuBay, Rich Margopoulos, art by Jose Gonzalez.

Celebrate the extraordinary work of Jose Gonzalez, an unparalleled master of horror illustration, with this gorgeous hardcover collection, presenting for the first time actual storyboard artwork spanning his years as the preeminent Vampirella artist! Eleven captivating and creepy tales appear in their entirety, stories ranging over ten years from Vampirella Magazine #15 (January 1972) to issue #112 (March 1983). Scanned in high-resolution color and printed at original size, Jose Gonzalez's Vampirella Art Edition preserves every detail of the artist's meticulous skill and hard work, a true treasure for longtime Vampi fans.

Includes the following Jose Gonzalez Vampirella stories in their completion:

* Vampirella #15: "The Resurrection of Papa Voudou", written by Archie Goodwin

* Vampirella #16: "...And Be a Bride of Chaos", written by Archie Goodwin

* Vampirella #19: "Shadow Of Dracula", written by T Casey Brennan

* Vampirella #21: "Slithers in the Sand", written by Steve Englehart

* Vampirella #23: "The Blood Queen of Bayou Parish", written by Steve Englehart

* Vampirella #27: "Return Trip?", written by Josep Toutain

* Vampirella #28: "Curse of the MacDaemons", written by Mike Butterworth

* Vampirella #37: "She Who Waits", written by Archie Goodwin

* Vampirella #61: "An Eye for an Eye", written by Bill DuBay

* Vampirella #108: "Spawn of the Star Beast 6", written by Rich Margopoulos

* Vampirella #112: "The Walker of Worlds", written by Rich Margopoulos

*152 pages, $150.

ARMY OF DARKNESS: FURIOUS ROAD #1

Written by Nancy A. Collins, art by Kewber Baal, covers by Tyler Crook, Gabriel Hardman, Francesco Francavilla, Tony Fleecs, Robert Hack.

Twenty years from now: The Deadites and their Army of Darkness have succeeded in bringing down Western civilization. An unexpected upshot of the demons taking over was supernatural species such as vampires, witches, and werewolves forming an uneasy alliance with humanity in order to survive. The only hope for both mankind and monsters alike is a ritual that will send the Deadites back to the hell that birthed them. But first, a rag-tag crew that includes the Frankenstein Monster and Eva, the Daughter of Dracula, have to track down the fabled spell book known as the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis and deal with its guardian, a certain Ashley "Ashî Williams.

32 pages, $3.99.

LORDS OF THE JUNGLE #1

Written by Corinna Bechko, art by Roberto Castro, covers by Alex Ross, Roberto Castro.

Tarzan has long been the protector of his jungle stronghold, but this time the fight has to be taken to his enemy's territory, deep in the heart of London. Half a world away and nearly a century later, Sheena is battling foes of her own when she is mysteriously swept through time and space to 1930's Africa, leaving her own land unprotected. Will these two Lords of the Jungle find enough common ground to join forces? Or will the resulting culture clash lead to mutual destruction?

32 pages, $3.99.

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: BLACKCROSS TRADE PAPERBACK

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Colton Worley, cover by Tula Lotay.

All small towns have secrets. All small towns have ghosts. Blackcross, in America's Pacific Northwest, has more secrets than most... and it is being haunted by something impossible. Something is reaching out from the other side of the night, through the forest and mist of this remote town, to grasp at the hearts of a handful of people... and they may not discover why they're being hunted until it's much too late.

Forget what you know about Project Superpowers, as writer Warren Ellis and artist Colton Worley take readers on a sinister journey away from the brightly-clad heroes of the Golden Age, and into the shadows of Blackcross, a supernatural noir thriller of ordinary people stalked by an otherworldly killer.

176 pages, $19.99.

DEJAH THORIS #2

Written by Frank J. Barbiere, art by Francesco Manna, cover by NEN.

Exiled from the kingdom of Helium and on the run, Dejah Thoris turns to the Army of Barsoom. Will she be able to survive long enough to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance? Plus: John Carter explores the conspiracy at home in Helium! Frank J. Barbiere and Francesco Manna continue an all-new story with Dejah as you've never seen her before!

32 pages, $3.99.

RED SONJA VOL. 3 #3

Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Aneke, cover by Marguerite Sauvage.

Chased by her fellow Hyrkanians for treason, Sonja races to the King, only to discover that he is a face from her own past! The scorned ruler plans a wave of conquest and bloodshed across the nations of their enemies. Red Sonja, the one-time hero of her people, will become her homeland's most notorious outlaw, hunted by those she loves!

32 pages, $3.99.

BOB'S BURGERS #9

Written by Rachel Hastings, art by Tom Connor, Hector Reynoso, Anthony Aguinaldo, Circus Leveo, Adam Phillips, covers by Joe Healy.

Feast your eyes on new mouth-watering stories from the Belchers. Louise eagerly awaits Tina's tale in The Why-Files, Part 2; Gene rhymes up a new rhyme; and readers can sit right back and hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, here on Tinagan's Island. Everyone loves Bob's Burgers, the fan-favorite animated sitcom that airs on Fox television with other hits such as The Simpsons and Family Guy!

32 pages, $3.99.

BOB'S BURGERS: WELL DONE TRADE PAPERBACK

Written by Loren Bouchard, Ben Dickerson, Jeff Drake, Rachel Hastings, Mark Von der Heide, art by Anthony Aguinaldo, Tom Connor, Krystal Fleming, Frank Forte, Alexandra Gallant, Maggie Harbaugh, Kat Kosmala, Jennyfer Maria, Hector Reynoso, Kimball Shirley, cover by Jay Howell

Satisfy your hunger for the red hot Bob's Burgers with this sizzling new collection, served well done! Written and illustrated by the studio Bento Box Entertainment, these Belcher Family shenanigans are guaranteed to delight fans of all ages. Thrill to Louise's investigation into a pest control problem, Tina's fanciful pursuit of Jimmy Pesto's heart, and Gene's imaginative reimagining of a maritime classic! The Belcher parents Bob and Linda also join in on the fun, alongside dozens of your favorite cast members. Bon appetit!

112 pages, $14.99.

A TRAIN CALLED LOVE #6

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Mark Dos Santos, cover by Russ Braun.

Call-Me-Dave comes to a shocking understanding about his path in life, while Gustav attempts to mobilize some extremely unwilling troops. Mr. Monsta makes sweet love, which is bad news for whoever's on the receiving end. Myles and Valerie prepare for a showdown ñ but is Valerie a little too prepared? It's too late to worry now, as Marv and his crew head for their rendezvous with fate...

32 pages, $3.99.

DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN: STORM SURGE #6

Written by Dean Koontz, Rik Hoskin, art by Andres Ponce, covers by Andres Ponce.

New Orleans has been overwhelmed by Victor Frankenstein's risen dead. Now, just three of his own creations remain to stop him--an artificial woman called Erika 5, a bodiless head called Karloff, and a monster called Deucalion. Can they possibly overcome their own natures and end Frankenstein's evil?

32 pages, $3.99.

DEVOLUTION #3

Written by Rick Remender, art by Jonathan Wayshak, Jordan Boyd, covers by Jae Lee.

Raja and the rebel Marines have set out on a journey across the devolved wasteland to try and save humanity, only some of humanity like things just as they are. Check out the thrilling new series that Rick Remender describes as "a heavy dose of high-octane action, character drama, a world of strange reverse mutations, and social commentary -- as we follow the last tribe of humans inoculated from the devolution agent as they set out on a desperate journey to try to find a way to re-evolve life on Earth."

32 pages, $3.99.

DOC SAVAGE: THE SPIDER'S WEB #4

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Cezar Razek, covers by Wilfredo Torres

A new recruit joins the team in 1995, just in time to help Doc Savage and company contend with a group of cyber terrorists who threaten to destabilize the world economy, while in the modern day, the fallout of that case might be the missing piece in the puzzle that Doc is trying to solve.

32 pages, $3.99.

GRUMPY CAT & POKEY #2

Written by Ben McCool, Royal McGraw, Ben Fisher, art by Steve Uy, Ken Haeser, Michelle Nguyen, covers by Steve Uy, Tony Fleecs, Ken Haeser.

What puts Grumpy Cat in such a sour mood all the time? The better question is, what doesn't put her in a sour mood? Find out in this second sensational issue with the world's grumpiest cat and Pokey, her fun-loving, big-hearted brother! They're two cats that are too cute for words, one with a childlike wonder, and the other with a pouty expression that'd make runway models jealous. They're an odd couple, for sure... and every moment of their misadventures are guaranteed to make you laugh!

32 pages, $3.99.

JAMES BOND #5

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Jason Masters, covers by Dom Reardon.

Bond is locked in a death trap in a medical lab in the middle of Berlin, London is going into meltdown as poisoned drugs are turning homes into abattoirs, and the only way to save Britain is the secret of someone or something called... VARGR.

32 pages, $3.99.

LOOKING FOR GROUP #12

Written by Ryan Sohmer, art by Lar deSouza, Hawk, Ryan Dunlavey, Ed Ryzowski, cover by Sarah Rugg.

Richard has always been ahead of the game, but in this issue, he takes things way too far. I assure you, it's pretty a-door-able. A blonde face from Cale's past appears as Pella channels her inner Xena. Richard nicely bookends the whole affair as the Looking For Group adventure moves ever closer to one of the most shocking moments of the series!

32 pages, $4.99.

PATHFINDER: HOLLOW MOUNTAIN #5

Written by F. Wesley Schneider, art by Tom Garcia, covers by Carlos Gomez, James Boyle.

The Pathfinder heroes brave the deadly heart of Hollow Mountain, the notorious Gauntlet of Fury! Within they hope to find an ancient runeforge, an arcane font that holds the key to defeating the dungeon's foul Castellan. Yet Hollow Mountain's deadliest defenders guard the magical well, and none who've faced the gauntlet have ever escaped unscathed. The delve into one of Pathfinder's most notorious dungeons takes a deadly turn in this chapter!

32 pages, $4.99.

THE PRECINCT #4

Written by Frank J. Barbiere, art by Crizam Zamora, covers by Sergio Davila.

Who is the Hooded Man? What mysteries lie in the heart of the Alchemy Academy? Will Mort and Jo be able to get answers before they're ripped to shreds by mechanical monsters? All this and more in the thrilling penultimate chapter!

32 pages, $3.99.

SEDUCTION OF THE INNOCENT #4

Written by Ande Parks, art by Esteve Polls, covers by Francesco Francavilla.

In his first week on the job, FBI Agent Thomas Jennings has seen enough horror to threaten his faith, and perhaps his sanity. Now he stands alone ñ the last line of defense against a madman intent on the murder of two innocent children, and on the destruction of a city. It's crime storytelling in the tradition of the comics that made Dr. Fredric Wertham froth at the mouth.

32 pages, $3.99.

SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE #2

Written by David F. Walker, art by Dietrich Smith, cover by Matthew Clarke.

Having grown tired of dangerous cases that lead to violence, private detective John Shaft decides it's time to earn some easy money. His first job? Working as a consultant on a film about a black private dick.

32 pages, $3.99.

WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT #9

Written by Matt Wagner, art by Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner (Colorist), cover by Eric Powell.

As yet another piece of the mystery surrounding The Spirit's lengthy disappearance is revealed, our heroes find themselves confronted with a violent attack at the hands of hired gun Pinky Fingers. The Spirit barely avoids the assassin's bullet... but are his friends so lucky, as well? Central City proves to be no refuge from the long and deadly reach of the international crime-lord, Mikado Vaas!

32 pages, $3.99.







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