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Full Solicitations For Dynamite Entertainment October 2014

Published Fri, 18 Jul 2014 22:00:00 -0500

by Dan Wickline

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We teased some of this over the weekend, but here are the full solicitations for October 2014 from Dynamite Entertainment.

EVIL ERNIE #1
Covers: Tim Seeley, Carlos Rafael, Ardian Syaf, Kyle Hotz, Ken Haeser, Andrew Mangum Writer: Tim Seeley, Steve Seeley Art: Rafael Lanhellas

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Teen psychopath Evil Ernie is dead, resigned to Hell where he belongs. But when reality is threatened by an evil even the Devil can't handle, he calls on the only weapon that can prevent total megadeath: Evil Ernie himself! Mistress Hel has found new love… three of them! And the antihero to end all antiheroes is the world of Chaos' only hope.

VAMPIRELLA: FEARY TALES #1 (OF 5)
Covers: Jay Anacleto, Joe Jusko, Art Adams, Fabiano Neves, David Roach Writer: Nancy A. Collins, Devin Grayson, John Shirley Art: Jack Jadson, Ronilson Freire, Elmo Eklabuz

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Author Nancy A. Collins (Vampirella, Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark) has called upon some of today's finest creative talents – including Gail Simone, Steve Niles, Joe R. Lansdale, Devin Grayson, and Stephen R. Bissette – to celebrate Vampirella's 45th Anniversary by crafting five issues of twisted tales, bizarre bedtime stories, and fearsome fables in the tradition of the original Warren magazines, each featuring everyone's favorite sexy, kick-ass vampire-turned-monster hunter. And, boy, have they delivered!

While exploring the Transylvanian castle she's recently inherited, Vampirella discovers a strange old book of "Feary Tales" that seems oddly familiar. Upon opening it, she is sucked inside its pages and lands in a weird alternate reality, where she is compelled by a disembodied voice calling itself The Storyteller to live out each of the 'feary tales' if she ever hopes to return to reality. In the first issue, Vampirella is surprised to discover herself married to an infamous wife-killer in "Bluebeard's Blood" by Devin Grayson (Nightwing, Batman: Gotham Knights, Titans), and then finds herself both the belle and the bête of the ball in "Cinderella? Vampirella!" by John Shirley (award-winning horror & science fiction author, and screenwriter for the 1994 cult classic film, The Crow).

THE DAMNATION OF CHARLIE WORMWOOD #1 (OF 5)
Covers: Francesco Francavilla Writer: Christina Blanch, Chris Carr Art: Chee

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: How far will a man go to save his son? Charlie Wormwood has a pretty normal life – a house, a wife, a job, and a kid. With his son sick, he begins treading a dangerous path to make things right. Teaching in prison gives him many "opportunities" but what problems will he create as he walks into the prison of darkness for his family?

MERCY THOMPSON #1 (OF 6)
Covers: Tom Garcia Writer: Patricia Briggs, Rik Hoskin Art: Tom Garcia

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: An all-new story set in official continuity, exclusively created for comics! You've never read a Mercy Thompson story like this before! Mercy Thompson returns to comics in an all new adventure by New York Times' bestselling author, Patricia Briggs! Mercy Thompson is a shapeshifting coyote and honorary member of the Tri-Cities werewolf pack. When the pack stumble upon the buried bones of numerous dead children, Mercy shapeshifts into a mystery of the legendary fae – a mystery that could be the death of her.

SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. HARRY HOUDINI #1
Main Cover: John Cassaday, Aaron Campbell, Colton Worley Writer: Anthony Del Sol, Conor McCreery Art: Carlos Furuzono

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: The world's most famous detective meets the world's most famous magician… and death ensues! Famed detective Sherlock Holmes and brash showman Harry Houdini must combine forces to defeat a mysterious mystic dedicated to destroying Houdini's career and killing anyone who gets in his way. A new five-issue series by Anthony Del Sol and Conor McCreery, the Harvey Award-nominated creators of Kill Shakespeare.

IN SEARCH OF LOST DRAGONS HC
Cover: Elian Black'Mor, Carine-M Writer: Elian Black'Mor, Carine-M, Jézéquel Art: Elian Black'Mor, Carine-M

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Over 200 pages of gorgeous full-color paintings, accompanied by a unique story of world-wide exploration and dragon encounters! On the trail of dragons forgotten, an intrepid illustrator and reporter journeys from Europe through the Middle East and finally to Saigon in search of the dark caverns and mountaintop perches where the elusive winged serpents dwell. With the gift of seeing the invisible, our explorer friend records each encounter in a journal of gorgeous, fully painted artwork, capturing every majestic and fearsome visual detail of the scaly behemoths, and accompanies his findings with snippets of local lore as evidence that these hidden beasts continue to shape the world in ways we may never expect!

ART OF ARMY OF DARKNESS HC
Cover: Michael Hussar Writer: Various Art: J. Scott Campbell, Arthur Suydam, Nick Bradshaw, John Bolton, Ben Templesmith, Tim Seeley, George Perez

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Since July 2004, Ash Williams — the reluctant hero of the cult classic film, Army of Darkness — has been an integral part of Dynamite Entertainment's publishing line. Throughout the years, dozens of highly skilled comic artists have drawn and painted our hero, Ash (not to mention the Chosen One's interchangeable armament of chainsaws and mechanical gauntlets, of course). This gorgeous hardcover art book stands as a testament to the unyielding spirit of a horror cinema icon, as captured by some of the comic industry's most beloved talents: J. Scott Campbell, Arthur Suydam, Nick Bradshaw, John Bolton, Ben Templesmith, Tim Seeley, George Perez, and many more!

CRYPTOZOIC MAN TP VOL 01 DECAPITATION STRIKE
Cover: Walter Flanagan Writer: Bryan Johnson, Walter Flanagan Art: Walter Flanagan

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: From the minds of Bryan Johnson and Walter Flanagan, stars of AMC's hit television show, Comic Book Men! Shortly after Alan Ostman's daughter goes missing on a family camping trip, he finds himself living life on the fringes. After a particularly rough night, an industrialist interested in Alan's research focusing on the "alternative sciences" bails him out of jail and offers Alan a job. Think your boss is bad? At least they're (probably) not a leather pig-mask wearing, inter-dimensional miscreant bent on having a race of malignant beasts exterminate the world's best known cryptids and destroy the entire universe in the process. Does humanity have a shot? A mythical society of Gray aliens didn't create Cryptozoic Man for nothing!

CHAOS: BAD KITTY
Covers: Carlos Rafael Writer: JC Spence Art: Carlos Rafael

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Before Det. Katherine Bell became a dedicated officer of the law, she was a young, troubled girl with a dangerous coping mechanism in the form of her alternative, psychopathic personality, "Kitty". As an adult, Katherine had managed to bury her dangerous alter ego deep inside her mind while she pursed the enigmatic drug-lord known only as "Domiko". Few people have ever seen Domiko in person and his vast network of criminal operations have made him impossible to locate until Katherine finally has a lead which puts her in harm's way. After a near-fatal attempt on her life, Katherine's mind is opened and "Kitty" is back! Katherine and "Kitty" now face a battle of the mind as each personality struggles to take control. Katherine strives to uphold her duty as an officer while Kitty has her own grudge to settle… and Kitty's never let morality or the law get in her way of getting what she wants.

CHAOS: THE CHOSEN
Cover: Tom Raney Writer: Michael Moreci Art: Ivan Rodriguez, Rod Rodolfo

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Spinning out of the events of CHAOS, the Chosen are a group of monster teens who travel the world with one agenda – hunting other monsters! In this double-shot of horror, action, and humor, the Chosen team up with the powerful witch Suspira to take down Epitaph, a force of evil bent on using three co-eds to help him return from the dead. Then, the Chosen travel to an east coast hamlet to do battle against a strange, ancient monster! Two terrifying tales that explore the darkest corners of the Chaos universe!

CHAOS! #6 (OF 6)
Covers: Emanuela Lupacchino, Tim Seeley, Nei Ruffino, Carlos Rafael Writer: Tim Seeley Art: Mirka Andolfo

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: The final issue of the epic Chaos event, redefining Evil Ernie, Chastity, Purgatori, the Chosen, and the greatest horror comic universe of all time! A wave of suicide engulfs the United States. The conflicting forces of the Chaos Universe arrive at the Fairview Mental Institution to determine the fate of the world. Is it a new beginning or a new Armageddon?

CHASTITY #4
Covers: Emanuela Lupacchino, Tim Seeley Writer: Marc Andreyko Art: Dave Acosta

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: What could be worse than being half-vampire and half-human? How about… high school? And while Chas tries to reacclimate herself to a normal life, Alyce continues her flagrant attacks on humans! But this has caught the attention of the enigmatic Council as well as a new cop on the case with a few secrets of his own!

PURGATORI #2
Main Cover: Nei Ruffino, Joyce Chin, Tony Fleecs Writer: Aaron Gillespie Art: Javier Garcia Miranda

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Doomed to spend her days as a mindless ghoul, Purgatori struggles to keep her sanity. As if that's not enough for the vampire goddess, an ancient and mysterious enemy wants her dead. Purgatori will have to rely on her wits to get out of this one… but how will she survive if she can't think past her overwhelming thirst for blood?

THE DEVILERS #4 (OF 7)
Covers: Jock Writer: Joshua Hale Fialkov Art: Matt Triano

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: A Deviler DIES RIGHT HERE! As the true villain is revealed, and, the supposed King of Hell is deposed, the Devilers face their worst nightmare, a world too far gone to be saved.

EX-CON #2
Covers: Tim Bradstreet Writer: Duane Swierczynski Art: Keith Burns

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Once Cody Pomeray had L.A.'s elite eating out of his hand; now he's sucking grime from the bottom of their pools. But that's just his parole gig. His real job? Sneaking away from the watchful eye of Quemando – his hot parole officer – and scouring the bars of Venice Beach with to find an arsonist who's been torching pads all over town. Then Cody walks into the wrong condo, and dreams of freedom pretty much go up in smoke.

TERMINAL HERO #3
Covers: Jae Lee Writer: Peter Milligan Art: Piotr Kowalski

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Now in the United States, the nightmares keep coming for one-time terminal case Rory Fletcher. In desperation, he leaves Rory Fletcher behind and assumes a new identity, which comes with a ready-made beautiful wife and cute kids. All seems well until visitors from his past life – and a horrific reminder of his cancer – threaten to destroy this newfound happiness. Meanwhile back in England, nervous Minesh and beautiful damaged Mia get dangerously mixed up with the strange Treatment Q.

MAGNUS: ROBOT FIGHTER #8
Covers: Gabriel Hardman, Cory Smith Writer: Fred Van Lente Art: Cory Smith, Joseph Cooper

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Magnus discovers an Arctic research station that pre-dates the Age of the Singularity! What horrendous secrets will he discover, what will it mean for human and robotkind… and how do these discoveries continue to unlock The Gold Key Universe?

MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER TP VOL 01 FLESH AND STEEL
Cover: Gabriel Hardman Writer: Fred Van Lente Art: Cory Smith, Roberto Castro

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: In the blink of an eye, young martial artist Magnus has everything taken from him: his father, his wife, his entire life. He's suddenly thrust into a futuristic world he doesn't understand, populated by humans and robots living together in oppression! Can Magnus fight to get his life back… and once he learns the truth about himself, will he want to? Includes the first four-issue story arc from Fred Van Lente and Cory Smith's popular comic series, plus the special Magnus: Robot Fighter #0 issue featuring story by Van Lente and artwork by Roberto Castro.

SOLAR: MAN OF THE ATOM #7
Covers: Juan Doe, Jonathan Lau Writer: Frank J. Barbiere Art: Jonathan Lau

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: In "Spaceship of Death," Solar – powerless and light-years from earth – has no choice but to stow away on a random cargo ship headed in the general direction of the Milky Way. But she's quick to discover that she's not the only dangerous cosmic-powered being on board…

TUROK: DINOSAUR HUNTER #9
Covers: Bart Sears, Jae Lee Writer: Greg Pak Art: Mirko Colak

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: All-new arc, the perfect jumping-on point! Turok heads to England, meets Robin Hood, gets swept up in an out-of-control struggle for power, and starts to learn why dinosaurs still exist… and what that has to do with asteroids and falling in love. (Seriously. That all happens in this issue.)

DAWN/VAMPIRELLA #2 (OF 6)
Covers, Writer and Art: Joseph Michael Linsner

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: In "The Silver Tongue & The Golden Rose," Vampirella and Dawn – captured by the nefarious demon Masodik – must spin one beguiling tale after another in order to stay alive. Dawn blurs the lines of myth and fantasy by telling the tale of a ruined city plagued by a silver-tongued Gorgon who guards a golden rose. After their father is viciously killed by the Gorgon, two sisters set out to slay it and discover its enchanted secret.

RED SONJA: THE BLACK TOWER #2 (OF 4)
Covers: Amanda Conner Writer: Frank Tieri Art: Cezar Razek

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: The mystery behind the Black Tower comes to a head! As the fortress finally opens its doors, what emerges is something so shocking – so unlike anything Red Sonja has ever faced before – that it will change her world forever! Could the enigmatic Tower's secrets finally signal the end for our favorite She-Devil with a Sword?

ALICE COOPER #2
Covers: David Mack Writer: Joe Harris Art: Eman Casallos

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Alice Cooper has escaped the dark clutches of Lucius Black only to find himself in thrall to a new master. But if the "Lord of All Nightmares" hopes to ever control his own destiny and restore his shock n' roll legacy, he'll have to put some more bullies in their place first.

ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH GETS HITCHED #4 (OF 4)
Covers: Jae Lee, Francesco Francavilla, Lucio Parrillo Writer: Steve Niles Art: Nacho Tenorio

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Is there anything more romantic than the sound of wedding bells and a revving chainsaw? The happy union of timelost bad-ass Ashley J. Williams and lovely maiden Sheila is threatened by an Army-No-Longer-Limited-To-Darkness and their unstoppable leader, The Faceless Man. Will our hero overcome the Deadite hordes and get some sugar? Or will the undead armies force the bride and groom to hail The Faceless One as the king, baby? The ultimate experience in matrimonial horror ends here!

ARMY OF DARKNESS: CONVENTION INVASION
Cover: Robert Hack Writer: Michael Moreci Art: Brent Peeples

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Ash Williams has been to hell and back, lost the woman he loved, and battled his evil clone – but despite all these trials, nothing can prepare him for… The Terror of the Comic Con! When a cosplay sorcerer takes his role-playing a little too far, Ash has to team up with a trio of comic readers to save the con – and New York City – from a Deadite invasion!

THE BIONIC WOMAN: SEASON FOUR #2
Covers: Sean Chen Writer: Brandon Jerwa Art: David T. Cabrera

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: After a dangerous encounter with a new enemy, Jaime Sommers finds herself in a strange new place! Trouble lurks around every corner in an idyllic little town, and our heroine is cut off from her O.S.I. support system. What are the bizarre secrets being concealed by the people of North Eden?

THE BLOOD QUEEN #5
Covers: Jay Anacleto, Alé Garza Writer: Troy Brownfield Art: Fritz Casas

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Desperate to prevent a war, the lands call together a Council of Kings (and we know that didn't go well last time). Meanwhile, Jon Hunter and Sir Ferenc investigate a murder in the castle, the trail of which leads to a new conspiracy. As the conflicts escalate, Elizabeth leads Helena and Sara on a mission to uncover the secret of the burning fields. This leads her to a startling revelation and the specter of a new threat rising. And when she's confronted with a harsh reality, how far will Elizabeth go in the name of blood and magic? Dynamite's latest fantasy epic is building to a fever pitch in "Reign in Blood"!

BOB'S BURGERS #3
Covers: Steve Umbleby Writer: Chad Brewster, Justin Hook, Rachel Hastings, Mike Olsen, Jeff Drake
Art: Tony Gennaro, Frank Forte, Tyler Garrison, Robin Brigstocke, Steven Theis, Hector Reynoso

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Five brand-new stories of the Belcher family! Tina's erotic friend fiction takes us to the Wild West for a sharp shooter stand-off, Bob makes a profitable prediction, Louise imagines a fantastically unfathomable fort, Linda pitches peculiar perfumes, and Gene presents a musical that is both euphonious and amphibious. From the creative team behind Bob's Burgers, one of the most popular animated sitcoms on television, as seen on Fox!

CAPTAIN VICTORY AND THE GALACTIC RANGERS #3
Covers: Nathan Fox Writer: Joe Casey Art: Nathan Fox, Jim Mahfood, Farel Dalrymple

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: The hunt for Captain Victory continues – and the search for inner meaning is not far behind! The command crew of the Dreadnaught Tiger embarks on cosmic mercy missions to track down both the heart and soul of their lost captain! Read the comic book that writer Joe Casey (of the runaway hit series, Sex) promises "will probably blow your brain apart… but in a good way!"

DOODLE JUMP #4
Covers: Rebekie Bennington, Derek Hunter Co-scripted by: Meredith Gran & Mario Udzenija Art: Steve Uy

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Our heroes have acquired a Magical Scroll to guide them toward an ancient treasure… but first, they must journey through a perilous metal factory! The first-ever Doodler comic book adventure comes to a close, perfect for readers of all ages. Doodle Jump is the #3 all-time top paid app, and has been a top 25 app title for over three years, with hundreds of millions of downloads and updates.

FLASH GORDON #7
Covers: Marc Laming, Roberto Castro, Ken Haeser Writer: Jeff Parker Art: Evan Shaner

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: We can't tell you what happens in this issue. Sorry. We'll say that Jeff Parker (Aquaman! Batman '66!) wrote it, Evan Shaner (Adventures Of Superman!) drew it, Jordie Bellaire (Moon Knight!) colored it… and Flash Gordon is involved. But trust us… you don't want us to spoil what happens. (Note: It is 95 trillion pounds of awesome in a ten-pound space bag!)

JENNIFER BLOOD: BORN AGAIN #3 (OF 5)
Covers: Stephen Segovia Writer: Steven Grant Art: Kewber Baal

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Jennifer Blood's resurrection is cut short when her imposter's violent activities unite all of Los Angeles's gangs against her, turning the whole town into a deadly Jennifer Blood-hunting trap. Teeth-gritting, gun-packing vigilante justice from Steven Grant, the man who defined the comic book genre with his seminal 1985 Punisher miniseries!

JIM BUTCHER'S DRESDEN FILES: WAR CRY #5 (OF 5)
Covers: Stjepan Sejic "Wraparound" Writer: Jim Butcher, Mark Powers Art: Carlos Gomez

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Giant-sized conclusion with a wraparound cover! Harry Dresden and his Wardens are beaten, exhausted, and vastly outnumbered. But a supernatural weapon of mass destruction has been unleashed—and it doesn't distinguish between wizard and vampire, Red Court or White Court, Venatori or civilian! Can Harry and his half-brother Thomas accomplish the impossible and contain the otherworldly beast before it devours thousands, while simultaneously battling the bloodthirsty Red Court? Their long night is almost over – but a new and darker one may just be starting…

JUSTICE, INC. #3 (OF 6)
Covers: Alex Ross, Francesco Francavilla, Gabriel Hardman, Ardian Syaf Writer: Michael Uslan Art: Giovanni Timpano

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Miraculously, the zombie-like and frozen Richard Henry Benson is alive! But, shockingly, so many others are slaughtered! What all-powerful villain or villains lurk behind the plot to kill so many wealthy men of industry? Is it Shiwan Khan? The Voodoo Master? Both? Meanwhile, Doc Savage and The Shadow help Benson in an effort to reclaim his stolen humanity and use his bold yet cursed new powers to seek justice… as he alone defines it. Can three mysterious beings of starkly contrasting ideologies and methodologies cast aside their inherent differences and band together to conquer an overwhelming threat? The answer comes in the midst of a surprise attack on Doc Savage's fortress, finally revealing the true evil force out to destroy this newly formed triumvirate: Justice, Inc.!

LADY ZORRO #4 (OF 4)
Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner Writer: Alex De Campi Art: Rey Villegas

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: It's war. In the smoking ruins of what was a thriving Spanish village only a few days before, the Spanish patriots and Chumash warriors prepare to fight a well-trained, well-equipped army of German mercenaries. As the battle begins, Lady Zorro and Hugo gallop off on a last-ditch effort to avert the full-on massacre of the defenders. But the evil German general sees through Lady Zorro's plan, and has a bullet for all her troubles. This is the end for Alta California as we know it… and Lady Zorro.

PATHFINDER: CITY OF SECRETS #6 (OF 6)
Main Cover: Genzoman, Carlos Gomex, Sean Izaakse, Steven Cummings Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Leandro Oliveira

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: The Pathfinder heroes have been tested by the City of Secrets and, by the end of this chapter, it will leave its mark upon them. Divided, betrayed, and outmaneuvered at every turn, can the group go on… or is this where their adventure ends? Paizo's award-winning game world is brought to life in a pulse-pounding comic adventure! Each issue contains bonus rules material and a pull-out map for the award-winning Pathfinder RPG.

PATHFINDER GOBLINS HC
Cover: Carlos Gomez Writer: Adam Warren, Erik Mona, Carlos Soule, James L. Sutter, Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes, Jeremy Holt, F. Wesley Schneider, Oaul Allor, Eric Trautmann, Larry White Art: Carlos Gomes, Shane White, Alberto Jiménez Alburquerque, Sean Izaakse, Lee Moder, Craig Rousseau, Jennifer Meyer, Christian Meesey, Jainai Jeffries, Adam Moore, Kevin Stokes

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: The goblins from Paizo's Pathfinder RPG are pint-sized psychopaths, wreaking havoc across the land. Infamous for their unpredictable attacks, catchy raiding songs, hatred of dogs, and fear of horses, goblins blend mischief and murderousness like no other monsters. Collecting the entire Goblins comic book series, this fantastic collection includes an exclusive, eight-page bonus short story, as well as an extensive gallery of all cover illustrations and more than 20-pages of official Pathfinder Chronicles with world and character details (roleplaying game content, including gaming adventures and a fold-out map, perfect for miniatures)!

RED SONJA #16
Coves: Jenny Frison, Cat Staggs, Stephanie Buscema Writer: Gail Simone Art: Walter Geovani

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: From the acclaimed creative team of Gail Simone and Walter Geovanni, the final chapter in the epic "Forgiving of Monsters" saga finds the She-Devil with a Sword besieged from every side. A parasitic infestation, an intensely personal grudge, an imperiled Astronomer, and an entire kingdom on the verge of homicidal fury have all led to a showdown so bloody and explosive, it surely lives up to — or even exceeds — the Red Sonja series' reputation of swords-and-sorcery excellence!

RED SONJA TP VOL 02 ART OF BLOOD AND FIRE
Cover: Jenny Frison Writer: Gail Simone Art: Walter Geovanni, Ivan Rodriguez

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: A dying emperor has a last request of Sonja. He is throwing the ultimate send-off party, and needs the six greatest artisans from all the known lands: the greatest chef, swordsman, courtesan, and more. If Sonja brings them in time, he will free a thousand slaves…but if she fails, they will be buried alive right next to his coffin! Collects issues #7-12 of the ongoing Red Sonja comic book series, plus the special #0 issue.

THE SHADOW: MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW #6 (OF 6)
Covers, Writer and Art: Howard Chaykin

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: The doomsday clock tolls for mankind–and only one man can save both nuclear powers from Armageddon in the breathless final chapter of what may be the SHADOW'S final adventure.

STEAMPUNK BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: 1880 #3 (OF 4)
Covers: Ardian Syaf Writer: Tony Lee Art: Aneke

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: As Starbuck and Athena face a terrifying enemy under Carillion, and Apollo, Boomer and Jolly face Baltar's Cylonic Giants, the Aethership Galactica heads to Gemini to stop an invasion! But will it be their greatest battle – or their LAST? Come with us on this Steampunk re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tony Lee!

TOM CLANCY SPLINTER CELL ECHOES TP
Cover: Marc Laming Writer: Nathan Edmondson Art: Marc Laming

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Based on the award-winning Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video game franchise that has sold more than 27 million copies worldwide! Sam Fisher, once a Splinter Cell (a clandestine, elite operative operating in the shadows of the NSA) is now retired. His enemies, however, are not. Haunted by dreams and memories of his past, he struggles to put his life back together. But when a mysterious terrorist organization called KROWE begins pursuing targets around the globe, Sam's expertise is needed to uncover their endgame and stop them before the deadly plot unfolds. Set between the events of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist!

THE TWILIGHT ZONE #10
Covers: Francesco Francavilla Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Art: Guiu Vilanova

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: When Private Investigator Ben Chambers was hired to investigate a murder that took place several years earlier, he never anticipated that his inquiry would lead to the seemingly impossible: to penetrate the veil of time and see the murder happen right before his eyes. Now that he knows who committed the crime, a larger question makes itself apparent: can he stop it from happening? Can he save the life of a young man who didn't deserve to die? Or does the timestream prevent such things from ever happening? The answer to those questions of the past will forever alter Ben Chambers' future.

TWILIGHT ZONE: LOST TALES
Cover: Roberto Castro Writer: Mark Rahner Art: Randy Valiente, Edu Manna, Rod Rodolfo

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Three new tales of the strange and unsettling by Mark Rahner (Twilight Zone Annual, Dejah of Mars)! A former terrorism detainee hunts down the ailing politician who authorized his torture – to deliver a very special gift. Tensions boil over on a space ship whose mission is to terraform a new planet, which happens to be occupied already. A tech mogul tries on his new smart-glasses prototype, and discovers an unexpected feature: he can see people's souls.

VAMPIRELLA #5
Main Cover: Terry Dodson, Jenny Frison, Stephanie Buscema Writer: Nancy A. Collins Art: Patrick Berkenkotter

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: In "Kauzstadt", the penultimate episode of the "Our Lady of Shadow" story arc, Vampirella and Drago travel to Eastern Europe in search of the vampire blood necessary to defeat Lady Umbra, the Queen of Shadows. Their first stop is in Serbia, where they must locate and hunt down the rarest of vampires, the eerily beautiful Leptirica, before heading to the Transylvanian village of Kauzstadt, home of the King of the Nosferatu—who also happens to be Vampirella's half-brother! From the creative team of writer Nancy A. Collins (Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark) and Patrick Berkenkotter (Avengers/Invaders, The Torch).

VAMPIRELLA ANNUAL: PRELUDE TO SHADOWS
Cover: Emanuela Luppachino Writer: Nancy A. Collins Art: Cristhian Zamora

MARKETING DESCRIPTION: Before Vampirella was marked by the Cult of Chaos as a living sacrifice to Lady Umbra, Queen of Shadows, she worked as an field operative for Cestus Dei, the Vatican's version of MI-6. In this one-shot, set before the "Our Lady of Shadows" story arc (from Vampirella #1-6), Vampirella must go undercover at a French convent to investigate a series of weird deaths and odd disappearances believed to be the work of a long-dead evil witch known as Metifa, Satan's Mistress. That's right – one of the classic Warren-era menaces makes her modern age debut, with bestselling horror author Nancy A. Collins at the helm!