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Avatar, Boundless, Boom! And Dynamite June 2012 Solicitations

Jamie Delano begins writing an arc for Crossed Badlands from Avatar, Bleeding Cool Magazine begins with a preview issue, Boom! grabs Si Spurrier for Extermination and Dynamite push Prophecy and Pantha… these are the kind of books that go beyond where the Premier titles fear to tread, in June. See what takes your fancy….

From Avatar

CROSSED: BADLANDS #7
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Jamie Delano
Art: Leandro Rizzo
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, bi-weekly
UPC: 820023007691 07011
***On sale June 6/6/12

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano opens new wounds in the Florida swampland as the creeping tale of Crossed madness and horror reaches new levels of insanity. Available with a Regular and special Red Crossed Incentive cover by artist Jacen Burrows, a Wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, and a Torture cover by Gianluca Pagliarani.

CROSSED: BADLANDS #8
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Jamie Delano
Art: Leandro Rizzo
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, bi-weekly
UPC: 820023007691 08011
***In stores June 6/20/12

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The end grows near as Jamie (Hellblazer) Delano reveals the true terror of the Crossed. There is no hope. There is no escape. There is only the Crossed. Available with a Regular and special Red Crossed Incentive cover by artist Jacen Burrows as well as a Wraparound by Raulo Caceres and Torture cover by Gianluca Pagliarani.

DAN THE UNHARMABLE #2
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Writer: David Lapham
Cover & Art: Rafael Ortiz
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, ongoing
UPC: 820023007714 02011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Dan had it all, no worries, no responsibilities, no hassles, no chance of injury. But now he's got a couple of ankle biters that are counting on him to keep them safe. While he may be tough to hurt, they're not, and a whole lot of people are going to try. Dan the Unharmable is a new ongoing gonzo noir series by crime-writing legend, David Lapham and featuring art by Rafael Ortiz. Available with a Regular, Wraparound, and special Retro Incentive cover by series artist Rafael Ortiz.

STITCHED #6
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Writer: Garth Ennis
Cover & Art: Mike Wolfer
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, ongoing
UPC : 820023007677 06011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : Stumbling upon the hidden compound of the human overseer who is utilizing the supernaturally-fueled Stitched for his own twisted ends, the group of heroes prepares for their last showdown against the nearly-indestructible fiends. If they fail, the Stitches' unquenchable thirst for death will reach beyond the confines of the wasteland where they were created, and nothing will be able to stop them. Stitched #6 is available with a Regular cover, Wraparound cover, and Gore cover by series artist Mike Wolfer, and a special Stitched Movie Photo cover retailer incentive cover.

DICKS #5
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Writer: Garth Ennis
Cover & Art: John McCrea
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
UPC: 820023007707 05011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Garth Ennis and John McCrea turn up the offensive meter as Dougie and Ivor kick off their second arc of Dicks, now in color, with a special list of all things they wish they had done in their youth. No way this could go wrong, eh? Available with a Regular cover, a very Offensive cover, and a special Classic B&W cover showing one of the lost Dicks covers of yesteryear – all by series artist John McCrea!

***Ferals returns next month***

FERALS #3 AUXILIARY ED
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Writer: David Lapham
Cover & Art: Gabriel Andrade
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, ongoing
UPC: 820023007684 03051

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ferals combines Lapham's flare for gripping crime drama with Avatar's unyielding vision of visceral horror. This is your chance to get a special first printing of the third issue with a brand new cover by artist Gabriel Andrade that is limited to 1250 copies!

STITCHED #4 AUXILIARY ED
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Writer: Garth Ennis
Cover & Art: Mike Wolfer
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, ongoing
UPC: 820023007677 04051

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ennis' new vision for modern horror has scoured fans with a sandstorm of supernatural vengeance. Get in on the fight against the Stitches with this special first printing of the fourth issue limited to 1000 copies and with a new cover by series artist Mike Wolfer.

CROSSED: BADLANDS #3 AUXILIARY ED
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Writer: Garth Ennis
Cover & Art: Jacen Burrows
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, bi-weekly
UPC: 820023007691 03051

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Crossed: Badlands has fans in a berserk frenzy. Get in on the action with this first printing of the third issue featuring the "EC Homage" theme by Jacen Burrows. Limited to just 1500 copies.

CROSSED: BADLANDS #4 AUXILIARY ED
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Jamie Delano
Art: Leandro Rizzo
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, bi-weekly
UPC: 820023007691 04051

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Jamie Delano's first foray into the Crossed universe has left a terrifying impression. This special 1500 copy limited edition first printing with a new "EC Homage" cover by Jacen Burrows.

From Bleeding Cool

BLEEDING COOL – PRODUCTS SHIPPING: JUNE 2012

***Featured Item***

BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE #0
Retail Price: $1.49 US
MR, Full Color, 32 pages
UPC: 820023007721 00011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Bleeding Cool, the comics and entertainment source for news, interviews, and the latest gossip and scuttlebutt is coming to your local comic shop! Featuring Rich Johnston's trademark knack for delivering the biggest stories and interviews, this value-priced initial issue of Bleeding Cool Magazine will introduce you to the magazine event of the year. As well as loads of juicy articles from Rich Johnston, we have full coverage of the rise of Valiant Comics! We provide an exclusive look at the most anticipated reincarnation in comics from the past decade as well as behind the scenes details and sneak peeks! Also look for news and scoops about this summer's biggest events from Top Cow, IDW, Dark Horse, Image, Boom, Avatar, Marvel and DC! As you enjoy this special introductory issue, prepare yourself for the full-length regular magazine launch in October as every issue of Bleeding Cool Magazine will deliver the information, features, and gotta have insights you need to rule the comics' scene. With coverage of the most creative publishers and exciting characters, Bleeding Cool Magazine is the essential source for collectors looking to get features you can't find on the web. Over a million monthly BleedingCool.com visitors can't be wrong!

BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE #0 ORDER INCENTIVE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Retailers who order 15 or more copies of Bleeding Cool Magazine #0 will receive an additional 10% discount on your entire order of Bleeding Cool Magazine #0.

BLEEDING COOL MAGAZINE #0 ORDER INCENTIVE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Retailers who order 25 or more copies of Bleeding Cool Magazine #0 will be promoted as a Bleeding Cool Store on www.bleedingcool.com.

From Boundless

WAR GODDESS VOL 1 TP
Retail Price: $24.99 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Writer: Mike Wolfer
Art: Pow Rodrix, Andres Ponce
MR, Full Color, 224 pages
ISBN: 1592911676

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For centuries, the sins of man ravaged the Earth, and only the immortal Pandora, the very woman whose curiosity first unleashed that evil, could protect humanity. After innumerable ages, she had finally completed her mission and settled into a life of leisure. However, the mantle of War Goddess cannot be so easily set aside. When a freak accident of science unlocks the doors to endless dimensions, all-new evils spill out into the world, and Pandora charges again into combat. But to defeat the deadly Hellina and the malevolent legions that follow in her wake, the immortal heroine must assemble a supernatural line of defense… including the woman/spider hybrid Widow, whose savagery and thirst for blood might be the deciding factor between victory and Hell on Earth. Available in two editions, both with new covers from Matt Martin, the standard TPB and a Signed Hardcover that features autographs of Mike Wolfer and Matt Martin and is limited to just 1000 copies!

WAR GODDESS VOL 1 SIGNED HC
Retail Price: $32.99 US
Cover: Matt Martin
Writer: Mike Wolfer
Art: Andres Ponce
MR, Full Color, 224 pages
ISBN: 1592911692

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Limited to 1000 copies.

***Celebrating Lady Death's 20th Anniversary***

LADY DEATH ORIGINS: CURSED #3
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Jason Eden
Writer: Brian Pulido
Art: Gabriel Guzman
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, 3 of 3
UPC: 820023006724 03011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Brian Pulido delivers the last chapter of Lady Death's tragic origin in this action packed finale to the Cursed arc. And though she will survive…her life will never be the same again. Available with a sexy Regular painted cover by Jason Eden, a Wraparound by Michael Dipascale and a Sultry cover by Richard Ortiz. Also available with a special Art Deco Retailer Order Incentive by painter Dipascale!

LADY DEATH #18
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Renato Camilo
Writer: Mike Wolfer
Art: Marcelo Mueller
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
UPC: 820023007622 18011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It's Lady Death vs. Death Queen… the final battle! Lady Death has endured torments which would have crushed a lesser being, and has waged a bloody war against Death Queen, the insane tyrant who seeks to exterminate all life as a testament to her power. As the tide of the rebellion takes a most resounding turn, Lady Death's resolve is as hard as steel… Tonight, she will kill her own mother or die trying! Available with a Regular cover by Renato Camilo, Sultry Cover by Matt Martin, Wraparound by Michael Dipascale, and a retailer order incentive Art Deco cover by painter Dipascale!

LADY DEATH #14 AUXILIARY
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Michael Dipascale
Writer: Mike Wolfer
Art: Marcelo Mueller
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
UPC: 820023007622 14051

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Painter Michael Dipascale provides a scintillating new cover on this special edition first printing that is limited to just 1250 copies and available at the original cover price!

LADY DEATH #13 DRAGONS CVR
Retail Price: $9.99 US
Cover: Juan Jose Ryp
Writer: Mike Wolfer
Art: Marcelo Mueller
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, monthly
UPC: 820023007622 13051

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Juan Jose Ryp brings the age of fantasy to life with this fiery vision of Lady Death and the dragon, limited to just 750 copies!

LADY DEATH ORIGINS: CURSED #1 KICK BACK CVR
Retail Price: $9.99 US
Cover: Marcelo Mueller
Writer: Brian Pulido
Art: Gabriel Guzman
MR, Full Color, 32 pages, 1 of 3
UPC: 820023006724 01071

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: There comes a time when every warrior must kick back and relax! Brian Pulido's last chapter of the goddess's tragic origin gets an exclusive first printing cover by Marcelo Mueller that is limited to just 750 copies!

From BOOM!, kaBOOM! and BOOMTown

EXTERMINATION #1 MAIN CVRS
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Simon Spurrier
We Lost. They Won. In the wake of an apocalyptic alien invasion, the world's greatest super-heroes and deadliest super-villains must form an alliance to prevent their own extermination. Two arch-enemies, Nox, a driven hero, and Red Reaper, a ruthless villain, form a volatile partnership for the greater good. The enemy of your enemy is your friend – but will they be able to ultimately put aside their bitter past to prevent global genocide? What happens when all the battle lines are redrawn and foes become unlikely allies in a desperate war for the fate of the very planet – and the outcome of a species? Written by Simon Spurrier (X-Club, Fear Itself: The Home Front, Wolverine: Dangerous Games), Extermination is a superhero survival story by an author that boldly explores the dark crevices of an entire genre.

ELRIC THE BALANCE LOST #12 (OF 12)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Chris Roberson (A) Francesco Biagini (CA) Francesco Mattina, Matteo Scalera
The Final Issue of this Epic Fantasy Series! All four Eternal Champions – Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum and Eric Beck – find themselves allied at the edge of the Multiverse, battling a lost god for the fate of all. The Balance seems precariously lost, and there may be nothing left of any world when the dust settles! The final issue of fantasy author Michael Moorcock and New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson's (iZombie, Stan Lee's Starborn) comic masterpiece, called "one of BOOM!'s best!" Don't miss the stunning conclusion!

ELRIC THE BALANCE LOST TP VOL 02
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Chris Roberson (A) Francesco Biagini (CA) Francesco Mattina
Critics and fans love Elric's return to comics! The mystery is deepening for the Eternal Champion, as Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum, and Eric Beck come face to face with each other and the nearly unstoppable forces of Law and Chaos. But can they find the key to restoring the balance in time to stop catastrophe across the Multiverse? New York Times best-seller Chris Roberson (iZombie, Stan Lee's Starborn) and legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock are bringing Elric back to comics in a series critics call "one of BOOM!'s best!"

FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #3 MAIN CVRS
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Sam Humphries (A) Jerry Gaylord (CA) Humberto Ramos, Khary Randolph
"Oh word, what are you doing here at Comic Con?"  "Oh yeah, I'm here to complete my collection of mid-80s murder comics." "I'm gonna line up to see the Alien Family reunion."  "I gotta go to Artists Alley and track down Mahfood." "You going to that Wolfbiter party later?"  "Actually, probably not, because I'm a zombie, and all you fools are already dead." WHO SAYS THIS ISN'T THE GOLDEN AGE OF ZOMBIES IN SAN DIEGO?? Not me. Because there probably won't be a Silver Age. Written by indie sensation Sam Humphries (OUR LOVE IS REAL) with art by hot new talent Jerry Gaylord! Don't forget to ask your retailer about the #3 (of 4) rare CGC 9.8 Near Mint variant by MARVEL ZOMBIES artist and Zombie King Arthur Suydam!

FARSCAPE TP VOL 08 WAR UNCHARTED TERRITORIES PT TWO
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Keith R. A. DeCandido, Rockne S. O'Bannon (A) Will Sliney (CA) Joe Corroney
The Uncharted Territories have been ravaged by the Kkore, a mighty military force. Most every nation in the territories has been conquered – the Luxans, the Scarrans, the Hynerians, with their leaders imprisoned. The crew on Moya is among the final survivors, and Aeryn Sun now leads the Peacekeepers as a last line of defense against total domination by the Kkore. Aeryn and John Crichton have found a safe place to set up camp and regroup with other rebel forces, but they won't have much time to rest, as the Kkore are on their heels!

HELLRAISER #15 (MR)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Clive Barker & Various (A) Stephen Thompson, Janusz Ordon (CA) Tim Bradstreet, Nick Percival
If one does not bend to Leviathan's will, there will be consequences. Kirsty Cotton and her resurrected Cenobites must now make their stand against Leviathan's reply. Meanwhile, has Captain Elliott Spencer traded one set of allies for another? The stakes have never been higher, as things continue to fall apart.

HIGHER EARTH #2
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Sam Humphries
Pursued across timelines by the relentless forces of a thousand earths, Rex and Heidi take refuge in the planet-wide slums of Sunshine Earth 9. But how far can they run until they hear "You Are Illegal On This Earth?" Created and written by Sam Humphries (Our Love Is Real, Fanboys vs. Zombies) Higher Earth is a fast-paced sci-fi epic of infinite possibilities. Don't forget to ask your retailer about the #2 (of 4) rare CGC 9.8 Near Mint variant by comics luminary Michael Golden!

PLANET OF THE APES #15
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Daryl Gregory (A) Carlos Magno (CA) Damian Couceiro, Carlos Magno
With Julian at risk and no one else to turn to, Alaya must ally herself with the one person she knows wants her dead! The epic twists and turns continue as writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno catapult the highly revered sci-fi franchise to all new heights.

EXILE PLANET OF THE APES #4 (OF 4)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman (A) Marc Laming (CA) Gabriel Hardman, Declan Shalvey
Final Issue! With the full force of the ape army at their backs, Prisca and Tern must find a way to sway Aleron from the madness he has planned, for the Forbidden Zone, for ape and humanity combined. The epic from Gabriel Hardman (Hulk, Agents of Atlas), Corinna Bechko (Heathentown, Fear Itself: The Home Front) and red hot artist Marc Laming (American Century, The Rinse) reaches its jaw-dropping conclusion!

7 WARRIORS TP (MR) (C: 0-1-2)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Michaël Le (A/CA) Francis Manapul
From the fan-favorite artist of The Flash and Adventure Comics comes 7 beautiful women, 7 Warriors! In 6th century Libya, the capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies. Seven are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom. Seven Warriors. An exquisitely rendered tale in the vein of 300, written by Michaël Le Galli and drawn by critically acclaimed The Flash artist and writer, Francis Manapul.

STEED AND MRS PEEL #6 (OF 6)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Anne Caufield (A/CA) Ian Gibson
Final Issue. The shocking conclusion of "The Deadly Rainbow"! All the players are in place, and Emma Peel confronts the forces that have manipulated her family's life – will our swinging super-spy solve this mystery? The lost Avengers tale ends here!

SUPURBIA #4 (OF 4)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Grace Randolph (A/CA) Russell Dauterman
This Is It! The Finale You've Been Waiting For! The shape-shifter has won – the Meta Legion lies in tatters after the robot invasion of Manhattan. When all hope appears lost, rookie housewife Eve White is pressed into action…but will it be enough? Don't miss this thrilling conclusion, as Supurbia is rocked by a death in the family. Find out what goes down when the capes come off with rising star writer Grace Randolph and hot new artist Russell Dauterman.

VALEN OUTCAST TP VOL 01 ABOMINATION (C: 0-1-2)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Michael Alan Nelson (A) Matteo Scalera (CA) Trevor Hairsine
King Valen Brand was a just ruler and a great warrior until he was killed by the necromancer Korrus Null in battle and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he's considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul! Valen the Outcast is a blend of "epic fantasy" and "sword-and-sorcery" that is perfect for fans of A Game of Thrones and Conan the Barbarian. Collecting issues 1-4 of the visceral new series, join Valen and his ragtag band of renegades and smugglers as they cut a path through his war-torn kingdom, fighting a dozen armies as they vie for his old throne.

SKETCHBOOK ADVENTURES OF PETER POPLASKI HC (MR) (C: 0-1-2)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W/A/CA) Peter Poplaski
Poplaski is an "artist's artist," widely admired by the comics industry cognoscenti. He was art director for Kitchen Sink Press for years, working closely with Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Milton Caniff, R. Crumb and other cartooning giants, and drew some of DC's most iconic Batman and Superman book covers. The Sketchbook Adventures of Peter Poplaski contains several hundred finely detailed observations of people and places. This unforgettable collection also boasts an introduction by R. Crumb and an insightful afterword by Poplaski himself.

ADVENTURE TIME #5
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Ryan North, Paul Pope (A) Shelli Paroline & Various (CA) Chris Houghton, Eleanor Davis
Don't miss the beginning of the new arc of this totally rhombus series! The totally sick gang of Finn, Jake, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum, and the Ice King are back in this new arc of the incredibly popular all-ages series! With the first issue going to a 3rd printing, you won't want to miss this ultra-awesome issue that kicks off a brand-new storyline! Featuring a back-up story by Paul Pope, and incentive covers by James Kochalka and Gabe of Penny Arcade!

ADVENTURE TIME #1
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Ryan North (A) Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb (CA) Chris Samnee
Don't miss your chance to get this exclusive variant of Adventure Time #1 drawn by Chris Samnee, previously only available at Emerald City Comicon 2012! A must-have collector's item for any fan of the hit Cartoon Network show. Take advantage of this limited time offer to get a first print copy of the sold out issue! Quantities are limited and may be allocated.

GARFIELD #2
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Mark Evanier (A/CA) Gary Barker
The Big Kitty's comic book extravaganza continues! Garfield, Odie, and the rest of the gang bring the fun and the funny in this all-new KaBOOM! series. What wacky schemes will Garfield come up with next? How will Jon embarrass himself with the ladies this time? There's only way to find out, so buy this comic!

PEANUTS #1 Of(4)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Charles M. Schulz & Various (A) Vicki Scott & Various (CA) Matt Whitlock
Don't miss your chance to get this exclusive variant of Peanuts #1 drawn by Matt Whitlock, previously only available at Emerald City Comicon 2012! A must-have collector's item for any Peanuts fan. Don't be a blockhead, don't let Lucy snatch this one away from you, take advantage of this limited time offer! Quantities are limited and may be allocated.

ROGER LANGRIDGES SNARKED #9
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W/A/CA) Roger Langridge
Brand New Arc! Perfect Jumping-On Point For New Readers! Join Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge (The Muppet Show, Thor: The Mighty Avenger) for the latest chapter of his critically acclaimed series Snarked! After a perilous high seas journey, our heroes have finally reached their destination: Snark Island. But what dangers will Scarlett, Rusty, the Walrus, and McDunk encounter on their search for the Red King? Find out here!

ROGER LANGRIDGES SNARKED #5 ECCC EXCLUSIVE CVR
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W/A/CA) Roger Langridge
Don't miss your chance to get this exclusive variant of Snarked #5 drawn by Roger Langridge, previously only available at Emerald City Comicon 2012! A must-have collector's item for any Lewis Carroll fan. Don't be late, fall down the rabbit hole with this limited time offer! Quantities are limited and may be allocated.

SPACE WARPED TP (C: 0-1-2)
BOOM ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Hervé Bourhis (A/CA) Rudy Spiessert
Far away, in a land long ago, there was an orphaned farm kid with daddy issues trying to rescue an orphaned princess unaware of her daddy issues! In the tradition of Robot Chicken: Star Wars and Spaceballs comes a loving, affectionate parody of the greatest science fiction franchise of all time. This is a fan-pleasing romp that skewers the original trilogy of one of the greatest adventure stories ever.

From Dynamite Entertainment

PROPHECY #1
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Ron Marz (A) Walter Geovanni (CA) Paul Renaud
Covers: Paul Renaud
Writer: Ron Marz
Artist: Walter Geovani

In 2012, the Mayan doomsday prophecy is coming to pass, and the end of the world makes for strange allies. Vampirella, Red Sonja, Kulan Gath, Dracula, Eva, Herbert West The Re-Animator, Alan Quatermain, Athena, Dorian Gray, Purgatory, Pantha and many more choose sides and clash in battles that will decide the fate of the Earth and all of mankind. Will the forces of good be able to stop the end of days? Or will an army of darkness rise?

A seven-issue, SELF-CONTAINED event! That's right, fans, no spinoffs, no add-ons, just seven issues of all out, apocalyptic warfare!

Be there for the first crossover spanning the Dynamite line…before it's too late!

DYNAMITE'S MOST POWERFUL AND AMBITIOUS CROSS-OVER EVER!

PANTHA #1
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Brandon Jerwa (A) Pow Rodrix (CA) Sean Chen, Mark Texeira
Covers: Sean Chen, Mark Texiera (1-in-10)
Writer: Brandon Jerwa
Artist: Pow Rodrix

She stalks the night, driving the forces of Chaos from the shadows and hunting them down like prey! Much more than a feral shapeshifter, Pantha is also an avatar for the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet – and she's going to learn that history can repeat in a violent, terrifying way! Featuring the return of several heroes and villains from the pages of PANTHA and VAMPIRELLA, "Dangerous Game" will be an important cornerstone for the future of Dynamite's epic Vampirella universe!

THE SPIDER #2
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) David Liss (A) Colton Worley (CA) John Cassaday & Various
Covers: John Cassaday (50%), Francesco Francavilla (50%), Ron Lesser (1-in-10)
Writer: David Liss
Artist: Colton Worley

The battle is on as the all-new Spider, re-launched into the 21st century, takes on the murderous and beautiful Anput!  A demonic gas turns ordinary citizens into mindless zombies, and the Spider must play a losing game against a ticking clock in a desperate attempt to save lives.  But will the Spider's technology, allies and determination be enough against Anput's ruthless quest for revenge?  The pulp tradition is back, with nonstop action, hard choices and devastating sacrifices.

SHADOW #3
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Aaron Campbell (CA) Alex Ross & Various
Covers: Alex Ross (25%), John Cassaday (25%), Howard Chaykin (25%), Stephen Segovia (25%)
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Aaron Campbell

The Shadow sets a trap for his foes, but neither Taro Kondo nor the fearsome Buffalo Wong are inclined to step into it without taking certain precautions. A night of slaughter in the Shanghai underworld sees Margo Lane learning just how high the stakes are, and how far her master will go to win his deadly game.

VAMPIRELLA #20
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Eric Trautmann (A) Jose Malaga (CA) Fabiano Neves & Various
Covers: Fabiano Neves (25%), Paul Renaud (25%), Lucio Parrillo (25%), Alé Garza (25%)
Writer: Eric Trautmann
Artist: José Malaga

It's a bloody showdown between Dracula, and the Vatican's paramilitary wing, Cestus Dei. Vlad has new tricks up his sleeves, alliances with old gods that make Order and Chaos tremble, and his plans of unholy conquest are on the verge of success.

Of course, Vampirella might have something to say about that.

VAMPIRELLA VS DRACULA #6
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Joe Harris (A) Ivan Rodriguez (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner
Covers: Joe Linsner
Writer: Joe Harris
Artist: Ivan Rodriguez

The mysterious Order of the Dragon has their new champion, one to replace Dracula in their timeless tale of horror, violence and love tragically lost.  But as forces and narratives converge and the final chapter is almost complete, will Vampirella be more agreeable to that fate than Dracula proved to be?  And as timelines collapse and the two vampire titans prepare for one, final showdown, what sort of world… which manner of legend… will be left for the winner to inherit?  The epic series of myths, monsters, muses and mysteries concludes!

VAMPIRELLA ARCHIVES HC VOL 05 (MR) (C: 0-1-2)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Doug Moench & Various (A) Jose Gonzalez & Various (CA) Enrich
Cover: Enrich
Writer: Doug Moench, Jeff Jones, Gerry Bordeau, Budd Lewis and more!
Artists:  Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Jeff Jones, Auraleon, Ramon Torrents, Richard Corben and more!

Continuing Dynamite Entertainment's masterpiece collections of the classic Vampirella magazine. This edition collects issues #29-35, capturing all the sexy macabre that the 1970's had to offer. Creators who wrote and drew these wonderfully dreadful tales include Jose Gonzalez, Auraleon, Jeff Jones, Doug Moench and many more!

VAMPIRELLA RED ROOM #4
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Daniel Brereton (A) Jean Diaz (CA) Daniel Brereton & Various
Covers: Dan Brereton (33%), Fabiano Neves (33%), Alé Garza (33%)
Writer: Dan Brereton
Artist: Jean Diaz

Having unleashed a mighty fiend of the Old World upon its former masters, Vampirella has a catastrophe on her hands, as the compound is engulfed in a conflagration, with hideous killers roaming the night. One by one, she'll battle a host of monsters to keep Hell from overcoming Arkansas.

ARMY OF DARKNESS ONGOING #5
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Elliot Serrano (A) Marat Mychaels (CA) Tim Seeley
Covers: Tim Seeley
Writer: Elliott R. Serrano
Artist: Marat Mychaels

Lost in time again, Ash confronts a dark menace in the Land of the Rising Sun. What will the Chosen One do when confronted by a force that creates an army of undead ninjas? It's undead mayhem and hi-jinx in Japan as the adventures of everyone's favorite chainsaw wielding hero continue!

DARK SHADOWS #9
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Mike Raicht (A) Guiu Vilanova (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Covers: Francesco Francavilla
Writer: Mike Raicht
Artist: Guiu Vilanova

The Children arc ends here! Who is the man known as Lockwood and what does he mean to Barnabas Collins? What about this mysterious man is forcing Barnabas to come face to face with the sins of his vampire nature? Will Barnabas be able to bury those sins for all eternity or will he, and his family, be consumed by his past once again?

LORD OF THE JUNGLE #7 (MR)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Roberto Castro (CA) Lucio Parillo, Paul Renaud
Covers: Lucio Parrillo (50%), Paul Renaud (50%)
Writer: Arvid Nelson
Artist: Roberto Castro

Tarzan has lost Jane Porter, his true love, to his rival John Clayton. All he wants is to slink back to his jungle home in Africa. Before he can do that, however, he'll have to deal with the menace of Robert Canler, a notorious gangster whom Tarzan ran afoul of. Tarzan didn't kill Canler when he had the chance, a fact which he'll come to regret. And he'll have to face Canler on his own turf – not in the African jungle, but on the mean streets of Baltimore, where none of Tarzan's jungle instincts will help him. Or will they?

THE BOYS #67

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Mature

Written by GARTH ENNIS 

Art by RUSS BRAUN

Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON

The ghosts of the Legend's past rise to haunt him, and in a way so do MM's- as he catches up with his daughter and finds out much, much more about her recent mistakes than he bargained for. Meanwhile Hughie investigates the recent tragedy and ends up in an unexpected showdown… with Monkey? The bodycount mounts in part two of The Bloody Doors Off.

BOYS TP VOL 11 OVER THE HILL W/T SWORDS OF A THOUSAND MEN (M
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(W) Garth Ennis (A) Russell Braun (CA) Darick Robertson
Cover: Darick Robertson
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artists:  Russ Braun

:  HERE WE ARE AFTER ALL THESE ****ING YEARS!!!

It's been a long time coming, but Billy Butcher's revenge on his wife's killer is about to be realized- if he can only get his hands on the bastard. The Boys prepare for one last terrible battle, as the Homelander finally bites the bullet and sets an army of superheroes against the forces of the United States military. Battle rages at the White House, Frenchie and the Female are unleashed, and Hughie faces his own terrors… while MM, patient to the last, races against time to uncover the greatest and most dreadful secret of Vought-American's superhero program. Butcher steps willingly into the jaws of death, alone and unafraid: but what he finds waiting for him is beyond even his darkest dreams.

Don't miss this 2nd-to-last collection, featuring issues #60-65, along with a complete cover art gallery by Darick Robertson.

JENNIFER BLOOD #16

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Mature

Written by AL EWING 

Art by KEWBER BAAL

Cover by TIM BRADSTREET

Andrew Fellows has been having a very bad week – so bad he didn't think things could get any worse. But then they got worse. Much worse. And now it's up to his loving wife – aka Jennifer Blood – to do something about it.

GARTH ENNIS JENNIFER BLOOD TP VOL 02 (MR)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Al Ewing (A) Kewber Baal, Eman Casallos (CA) Tim Bradstreet
Cover: Tim Bradstreet
Writer: Al Ewing
Artists:  Kewbar Baal, Eman Casallos

Picking up right where Garth Ennis' epic 6-issue run left off! Jen's bloody war against the Blutes is over and it's time for the cleanup phase of the operation. All's well that ends well?  In a word… no. Jen's enemies get a little too close, Jack gets a little too crazy, and it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye! How far is Jen really prepared to go to keep her revenge from wrecking her life, and what happens when the people she loves get in the way?

Collecting issues #7-12 of the ongoing series, Jennifer Blood, along with a cover gallery
featuring artwork by Tim Bradstreet and Ale Garza.

NINJETTES #5

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Mature

Written by AL EWING 

Art by EMAN CASALLOS

Cover by ADMIRA WIJAYA

It all comes together as Kelly, Skyler and Chelsea finally become the Ninjettes… and select their first kill! Guest-starring: Blood! Not Jennifer Blood, just gallon after stickily coagulating gallon of people's blood, all over the walls and the floor and the cat and even in your hair! SO MUCH BLOOD. YOU'LL NEVER BE CLEAN.

BIONIC WOMAN #4
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Paul Tobin (A) Leno Carvalho (CA) Paul Renaud
Covers: Paul Renaud
Writer: Paul Tobin
Artist: Leno Carvalho

Jaime moves ever closer to uncovering the masterminds behind the Mission, but finds out why it's ill-mannered to mix missile launchers and yachts, and flamethrowers with anything. Plus, a certain Bionic Man enters the chaos, but which side is he fighting for, and what secret does he tell the Bionic Woman?

KEVIN SMITH BIONIC MAN #11
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Phil Hester (A) Edgar Tadeo (CA) Alex Ross, Jonathan Lau
Covers: Alex Ross (main), Jonathan Lau (1-in-10)
Writer: Phil Hester
Artist: Ed Tadeo

After his epic battle with Hull, Steve Austin returns to his family's farm to reconnect with his loved ones. How can he break the news of his bionic transformation to his family who believed him dead, especially when that information may cost him the life of his father? Also, just who or what is stalking Steve from the outskirts of the farm?

WARLORD OF MARS #21 (MR)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Stefano Martino (CA) Joe Jusko, Lucio Parrillo
Covers: Joe Jusko (50%), Lucio Parrillo (50%)
Writer: Arvid Nelson
Artist: Stefano Martino
Colorist: Adriano Lucas

John Carter is just coming to grips with the loss of his princess, Dejah Thoris, when he catches wind of a diabolical plan – Matai Shang, Father of the Therns, knows how to free Dejah from her prison. But Shang is Carter's greatest enemy, and he's not about to hand her over! Mars's greatest hero is in for the wildest ride of his career, and it all starts in Warlord of Mars #21 – The Temple of the Sun!

WARLORD OF MARS DEJAH THORIS #16 (MR)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Robert Place Napton (A) Carlos Rafael (CA) Paul Renaud, Fabiano Neves
Covers: Paul Renaud (50%), Fabiano Neves (50%)
Writer: Robert Place Napton
Artist: Carlos Rafael
Colorist: Carlos Lopez

While still in her self-imposed exile, Dejah Thoris becomes entangled with an Okar warrior from the North in a dangerous battle of survival!

DEJAH THORIS & WHITE APES OF MARS #3 (MR)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Mark Rahner (A) Lui Antonio (CA) Brandon Peterson, Alé Garza
Covers: Brandon Peterson, Alé Garza (1-in-10)
Writer: Mark Rahner
Artist: Lui Antonio

First they killed and ate her crew. Then her best friends. Now Dejah Thoris is the only person left trapped in the ancient dead city, and the ravenous white apes want her. The suspense and action crank up yet another notch as the princess fights desperately to survive – with a ship full of unwitting children on the way!

WARRIORS OF MARS #5 (MR)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Robert Place Napton (A) Jack Jadson (CA) Joe Jusko
Covers: Joe Jusko
Writer: Robert Place Napton
Artist: Jack Jadson

Gullivar has used his carpet to go far into Barsoom's future.  There he meets the descendant of John Carter and Dejah Thoris and unexpected new enemy!

WARLORD OF MARS 2013 CALENDAR (C: 0-1-3)

(A) Joe Jusko
Features 12 Joe Jusko paintings.

JUNGLE GIRL 2013 CALENDAR (C: 0-1-3)

(A) Frank Cho

GREEN HORNET #29

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Teen +

Written by ANDE PARKS 

Art by RONAN CLIQUET

Covers by PHIL HESTER (50%), STEPHEN SADOWSKI (50%)

A new criminal mastermind to deal with, a city flooded with high-tech weapons, a new public perception to manage, and a love life that veers wildly from nonexistent to complicated as hell: Britt Reid is a man with his hands full.  Part two of the ARMS RACE arc finds Green Hornet and Kato battling an all-out

assault from an imported villain seeking to wipe out all competition and make Century City his own.

FLASH GORDON – ZEITGEIST #8

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Teen +

Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN 

Art by DANIEL INDRO

Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1:10)

While exploring the subterranean labyrinths beneath the Imperial Palace of Mongo, Dr. Hans Zarkov—brilliant scientist and engineer—finds himself trapped in his own past, courtesy of an insidious trap left behind by Ming the Merciless. Is even Zarkov's genius enough to free himself from this deadly snare?

MERCILESS RISE OF MING #3
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Scott Beatty (A) Ron Adrian (CA) Alex Ross
Covers: Alex Ross
Writer: Scott Beatty
Artist: Ron Adrian

The waters of Mongo run red with blood as Ming's feud with the Sharkmen threatens to spill over into all-out war! But even as new alliances are forged to pave the way for Ming's utter supremacy, the merciless Prince of Mongo suffers a personal loss that threatens to rip a giant black hole in his already dark heart!

VOLTRON #7
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Ariel Padilla (CA) Sean Chen
Covers: Sean Chen
Writer: Brandon Thomas
Artist: Ariel Padilla

After last issue's shocking conclusion, everything has changed. Planet Doom is no more and one of the galaxy's most wanted terrorists has returned with an offer to disarm his forces and make peace at long last. But can Earth and the Galaxy Alliance put their trust in this man—and given the economic and societal turmoil raging across the galaxy, can they even afford not to? Keith and the Voltron Force must survive a terrifying new adversary, whose only mission is to pervert and distort everything Voltron stands for, to learn the truth before it's too late. "Ten Lions" are here, and nothing will ever be the same…

VOLTRON YEAR ONE #3
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Craig Cermak (CA) Admira Wijaya
Covers: Admira Wijaya
Writer: Brandon Thomas
Artist: Craig Cermak

Space Explorer Squadron #686 has failed, and every secret once locked in the head of trillionaire industrialist Roswell Rabins is now in the hands of terrorist organizations all over the galaxy. As the Alliance races to minimize the damage, Commander Sven is forced to watch all of his greatest fears come true, and if his squad fails another operation, he'll be stripped of his command and his team disbanded. So with #686 on the trail of a homegrown terror cell planning something unimaginable, and victory only possible by the most impossible of circumstances, what hope do they have left? "Fearless Leader" rolls on, and the pressure continues to mount…

GAME OF THRONES #9 (MR)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) George R. R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (A) Tommy Patterson (CA) Mike S. Miller
Covers: Mike Miller
Writer: George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham
Artist: Tommy Patterson
Colorist: Ivan Nunes

Old hatreds, dark suspicions, and deadly machinations are the order of the day.  When fate delivers Tyrion Lannister to Lady Catelyn Stark, she will have her revenge upon him for the attempted murder of her son Brandon-whatever the consequences. Meanwhile, in King's Landing, Sansa Stark, surrounded by enemies, finds an unlikely friend: the brutish, horribly disfigured knight Sandor Clegane. And as a murderous conspiracy unfolds behind the colorful pageantry of a royal tourney, Lord Eddard Stark will be approached by a mysterious new ally in his quest to solve the riddle of Jon Arryn's death.

WITCHBLADE / RED SONJA #5 (of 5)

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Teen +

Written by DOUG WAGNER 

Art by CEZAR RAZEK

Cover by ALÉ GARZA

The tide has turned as Red Sonja now hunts the dark angel Ragniel. Filled with a savage bloodlust, Sonja won't rest until the monstrosity carrying her father's soul is destroyed and Ragniel has paid for his transgressions. In modern-day New York City, Sara Pezzini has found Sonja's mythical Hyrkanian sword and rushes to save her daughter. Hell hath no fury! Join Dynamite Entertainment and Top Cow Productions for the thrilling conclusion of Witchblade/Red Sonja. Blood, guns, swords, and a chainmail bikini are guaranteed.

RED SONJA #70
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Eric Trautmann (A/CA) Walter Geovanni
Covers: Walter Geovani
Writer: Eric Trautmann

Witness the thrilling conclusion of Red Sonja's battle alongside a kingdom's most legendary swordsman, against an ancient creature of limitless eldritch and physical power! To the death!

QUEEN SONJA #32

32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Teen +

Written by LUKE LIEBERMAN 

Art by MILTON ESTEVAM

Cover by LUCIO PARRILLO

When the tournament ends, will a world war begin?  Will the victor claim his spoils?  Will the assassin meet the Queen's justice? Plots, within plots within plots are revealed and the future of Sonja's rule takes shape.

RED SONJA OMNIBUS TP VOL 03 (C: 0-1-2)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Brian Reed, Moe (A) Walter Geovanni (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover: Joseph Michael Linsner
Writer: Brian Reed and moe
Artists:  Walter Geovani and more

Everything you knew about Red Sonja and her world was forever changed when the She-Devil battled Kulan Gath to the death! Now, following her trip to Hades, the spirit of the She-Devil is reborn, though the world around her has forever changed!

Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents issues #35-50 in another massive volume! Over 430-pages of Red Sonja action, along with a complete cover gallery.

THE LONE RANGER #6
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Ande Parks (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Covers: Francesco Francavilla
Writer: Ande Parks
Artist: Esteve Polls
Colorist: Marcello Pinto

The Hard Country arc comes to an end, as Lone Ranger is left to pick up the pieces of the town called Utopia. The Ranger faces a horrific truth at Marshal Dorsey's ranch. Then, the villainous Marshal may be dead, but his gang still lives, and they want blood. As Tonto lies near death, Lone Ranger walks down Utopia's main street alone, on his way to a final gunfight showdown.

ZORRO RIDES AGAIN #12 (OF 12)
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Matt Wagner (A) John K. Snyder (CA) Matt Wagner
Covers: Matt Wagner
Writer: Matt Wagner
Artist: John K. Snyder III

This is it, the ending of Matt (MAGE, GRENDEL) Wagner's epic run on Zorro!  As the forces of corruption seek to capture and kill Zorro, can even Zorro remain free to continue his brave crusade?  Find out in Zorro Rides Again #12

ROBERT JORDAN WHEEL OF TIME EYE O/T WORLD #26
DYNAMIC FORCES
(W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Marcio Fiorito (CA) Jeremy Saliba
Covers:  Jeremy Saliba
Writer: Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon
Artist: Marcio Fiorito
Colorist: Nicolas Chapuis

Robert Jordan's fantasy epic continues here!  Rand and Mat are running themselves ragged, unable to afford lodging or food, and unable to perform for any money without attracting darkfriends… but they are close, so close, to Caemlyn.  It's the last village before the city, and evil is lurking everywhere – especially in their dreams.  Will they make it to the city before they're found out?  The journey continues in Robert Jordan's THE WHEEL OF TIME: THE EYE OF THE WORLD!

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