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Legenderry, King Features And Red Sonja #100 In Dynamite's February Solicitations

Published Fri, 21 Nov 2014 22:00:00 -0600

Earlier this week we posted the covers and solicitations for the Gold Key and Chaos Comics from Dynamite for February 2015. Here we have some of their other big releases for the month including the new Legenderry spin-off series, the King Features comics and Red Sonja #100.

LEGENDERRY: VAMPIRELLA #1 (OF 5)
Covers: Joe Benitez, Cedric Poulat, Sergio Davila Writer: David Avallone Art: David Cabrera

A return to Bill Willingham's fantastical steampulp world of LEGENDERRY! Vampirella comes home from the epic battle in The Principality to find that her Scarlet Club has been closed, and powerful forces within The Big City are conspiring to destroy her… but they quickly learn they've pissed off the wrong immortal vampire.

LEGENDERRY: RED SONJA #1 (OF 5)
Covers: Joe Benitez, Cedric Poulat, Sergio Davila Writer: Marc Andreyko Art: Aneke

One of the breakout stars of LEGENDERRY gets her own series! After sailing the high seas, Red Sonja returns to the Big City for some R&R, but when she tries to stop a simple kidnapping, she discovers that things ain't so simple! Red finds herself caught up in an adventure that will take her from the city to the sea to—- well, you'll find out! And who is that mysterious figure lurking in the shadows? All— well, some anyway, will be revealed in a story that had to be called "The Body Electric"!

LEGENDERRY: GREEN HORNET #1 (OF 5)
Covers: Joe Benitez, Cedric Poulat, Sergio Davila Writer: Daryl Gregory Art: Brent Peeples

From the pages of Bill Willingham's LEGENDERRY, it's Green Hornet and Kato, goggles-deep in an all-out steampunk gang war! We've got airships! Electric velocipedes! Semi-automatic blunderbusses! Each gang and gang lord is weirder than the last, beginning with the child psychopath who starts the war, the adorable and deadly "Little Lord Homicide." But who's pulling the boy's strings?

RED SONJA #100
Covers: Ed Benes, Robert Hack, Andrew Pepoy, Ken Haeser Writer: Gail Simone, Roy Thomas, Luke Lieberman, Eric Trautmann, Michael Avon Oeming Art: Sergio Davila, Pablo Marcos, Dave Acosta, Taki Soma, Noah Salonga

Who knows how to celebrate ten years of Dynamite publishing better than the She-Devil with a Sword herself, RED SONJA? And she's invited some serious barbarian bards to help! Past and present Sonja scribes GAIL SIMONE (current monthly writer), LUKE LIEBERMAN (the man behind Queen Sonja), MIKE OEMING (the first scribe of Red Sonja's tenure at Dynamite), ERIC TRAUTMANN (who swept Sonja across the many Hyborian kingdoms), and ROY THOMAS (the man who started it all) pair up with beloved artists for this phenomenal five-story, supersized anthology, celebrating Red Sonja and her many roles and sojourns throughout the Hyborian Age!

FRANK THORNE'S RED SONJA ART EDITION Vol. 3 Hardcover
Cover: Frank Thorne Writer: Roy Thomas, Claire Noto Art: Frank Thorne

The third and final volume in Dynamite Entertainment's Red Sonja Art Edition line dedicated to fantasy illustration's shining star, Frank Thorne! The defining She-Devil artist shares his original storyboards from the issue #7 through #11 of the acclaimed 1970s Red Sonja comic book series. Scanned in high-resolution color and printed at original size, this gorgeous hardcover collection preserves every detail of the artist's meticulous skill and hard work, while simultaneously presenting a complete storyline for all to enjoy. Limited to initial orders ONLY.

JIM BUTCHER'S DRESDEN FILES: DOWN TOWN #1 (OF 6)
Cover: Stjepan Sejic Writer: Jim Butcher, Mark Powers Art: Carlos Gomez

Another all-original story tale of the Dresden Files! Months after the events depicted in Jim Butcher's New York Times bestselling White Night, the War between the Red Court and White Council rages on. But vampires are far from the only supernatural threat Chicago's only wizard for hire must stand against. Someone has unleashed an entity unlike any Harry has yet encountered — and it has begun targeting the innocent, seemingly indiscriminately. Along with his apprentice, Molly Carpenter, Harry must uncover the truth behind this new predator… no matter how far into darkness he must descend.

PATHFINDER: ORIGINS #1 (OF 6)
Covers: Stjepan Sejic and Tom Garcia Writer: Erik Mona Art: Tom Garcia

An exciting new Pathfinder adventure begins! To prove themselves to the Pathfinder Society, Valeros the fighter and his companions must recount tales of their early exploits in a world beset by magic and evil. In this issue, Valeros crosses swords with the brazen barbarian Amiri when both serve as hired guards escorting a doomed caravan through the treacherous Bloodsworn Vale. Sword and sorcery thrills from Pathfinder publisher Erik Mona (Pathfinder: Goblins!) and art from rising star Tom Garcia (Mercy Thompson)! Contains pull-out poster map and official Pathfinder RPG bonus encounter!

KING: FLASH GORDON #2 (OF 4)
Covers: Chip Zdarsky, Wilfredo Torres Writer: Ben Acker, Ben Blacker Art: Lee Ferguson

DEADLY CAPTURE! Things are dire. MASSIVE explosions and DOUBLE-CROSSES have forced Flash Gordon & Dale Arden & Professor Zarkov to take drastic action…it's time to go UNDERWATER FOREVER! You shan't conceive the epic tale that BEN ACKER & BEN BLACKER (Thrilling Adventure Hour) & LEE FERGUSON (Turok) have concocted!

KING: PRINCE VALIANT #2 (OF 4)
Covers: Chip Zdarsky, Wilfredo Torres Writer: Nate Cosby Art: Ron Salas

UTTER DEFEAT! The stubborn and fearless PRINCE VALIANT dares to face the GREATEST FOE, who has never been (and never will be) defeated…and Val loses. Then, and only then, does Valiant begin to understand the epic quest he is about to undertake. Gird you loins for transcendent adventure by NATE COSBY (Cow Boy) and RON SALAS!

KING: JUNGLE JIM #2 (OF 4)
Covers: Chip Zdarsky, Wilfredo Torres Writer: Paul Tobin Art: Sandy Jarrell

IMPOSSIBLE TRANSFORMATION! Who, What, Where, Why, When and How is Jungle Jim? Should our band of Beast-Men and aliens ask for his help? Can he be trusted? Is he on the side of angels? And will he fully commit to wearing pants!? The WEIRDEST corner of the King universe brought to you by PAUL TOBIN (Colder) and SANDY JARRELL (Meteor Men)!

KING: MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN #2 (OF 4)
Covers: Chip Zdarsky, Wilfredo Torres Writer: Roger Langridge Art: Jeremy Treece

PSYCHIC FIRE! Mandrake's home is INVADED, and the HORRENDOUS terrors he keeps at bay are UNLEASHED! Can The Magician put the evil back in the bottle, or will the earth be consumed by ancient forces STARVING for POWER and PAIN!? Find out what ROGER LANGRIDGE (Thor The Mighty Avenger) and JEREMY TREECE (Flash Gordon) have up their sleeves!

KING: THE PHANTOM #2 (OF 4)
Covers: Chip Zdarsky, Wilfredo Torres Writer: Brian Clevinger Art: Brent Schoonover

GLOBAL SABOTAGE! The Phantom hunts the mysterious Singh Group, an organization bent on stopping crucial recovery efforts due to Ming The Merciless' failed attempt to conquer Earth. Will The Phantom discover Singh's ultimate goal, or is it already time to choose another Ghost Who Walks? Behold tumbling wonders from BRIAN CLEVINGER (Atomic Robo) and BRENT SCHOONOVER (Superman)!

ALICE COOPER #6
Cover: David Mack Writer: Brandon Jerwa Art: Nacho Tenorio

"LIFE AND DEATH OF THE PARTY" – Alice Cooper, the Nightmare Lord, has reclaimed the seat of power in his own dark realm. It's time to celebrate with a full-on tour of the weird dreamworld that our hero calls home…but there's something sinister lurking in the shadows. Who is Doubting Thomas, and what does he want with Alice? It's a done-in-one tale of terror!

ARMY OF DARKNESS #3
Covers: Gabriel Hardman, Sean Chen Writer: Cullen Bunn Art: Larry Watts

Being hounded by the forces of darkness? Ash understands that. But being trapped on a space station 200 miles above the Earth? That's unfamiliar territory! What would make the Deadites head into outer space? For Ash, the answer is like a kick in the family jewels! And if demonic entities weren't bad enough, an old enemy makes a shocking return!

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE DEATH OF APOLLO #3 (OF 6)
Covers: Mike Mayhew, Dietrich Smith, Livio Ramondelli Writer: Dan Abnett Art: Dietrich Smith

After years of silence, the Cylons have returned, and their first strike at the fleet has cost the life of Galactica's favourite son, Apollo. As the grieving Galacticans struggle with their loss, and Starbuck contemplates reckless revenge, Adama must find focus and contemplate the odds: the Cylon threat is stronger and more insidious than ever before. Unless the fleet can defeat or outrun the Cylons, humanity will soon be as dead as his beloved son. Shocking drama and continuity-shaking military SF action from the acclaimed cosmic creative team of Abnett and Dietrich Smith.

THE DAMNATION OF CHARLIE WORMWOOD #5 (OF 5)
Cover: Chee Writer: Christina Blanch, Chris Carr Art: Chee

FINAL ISSUE! There's been a death at the prison which brings Charlie's plans to make money to a standstill. And depending on who it is, he may have even more problems. But when Liz confesses her troubles to Charlie, it manages to take his mind off his issues for a while and brings them closer together. But how will Charlie's wife handle their new relationship? This issue brings the first story arc to a close.

DJANGO / ZORRO #4
Covers: Jae Lee, Francesco Francavilla Writer: Quentin Tarantino, Matt Wagner Art: Esteve Polls

Diego de la Vega and his bodyguard, Django Freeman, get a firsthand look at the brutal tyranny wielded by the Archduke of Arizona in his drive to construct a railroad line across the length of his realm. Django is still trying to reconcile his first sighting of the masked and mysterious avenger known as El Zorro. Could this strange, black-clad apparition really be the proper and elderly gentleman who has hired him as a bodyguard? Quentin Tarantino and script-writer Matt Wagner continue the excitement along with artist Esteve Pols in this one-of-kind mini-series, the official sequel to the movie, DJANGO UNCHAINED.

DOODLE JUMP #6
Covers: Steve Uy Writers: Meredith Gran, Mario Udzenija Art: Steve Uy

After undergoing a series of psychedelic tests, Doodler can see clearly what the evil Manager has in store for his world. But is knowing enough to defeat his final foe? Don't miss the final issue in this original, all ages-accessible comic book series from Dynamite!

JOHN CARTER: WARLORD OF MARS #4
Covers: Ed Benes, Bart Sears, Emanuela Lupacchino Writer: Ron Marz Art: Abhishek Malsuni

With John Carter lost and presumed dead in the Martian desert, his enemy's triumph is all but assured. But who is Captain Joshua Clark of Earth, and why does his hatred for John Carter know no bounds? As Dejah Thoris prays for her warlord's safe return, the shocking origin of John Carter's arch-enemy is finally revealed! Superstar writer Ron Marz and rising-star artist Abhishek Malsuni continue their acclaimed, official run!

LONE RANGER: VINDICATED #4 (OF 4)
Covers: Marc Laming Writer: Justin Gray Art: Rey Villegas

The thrilling conclusion to Lone Ranger: Vindicated has it all including a Wild West Carnival, but the end comes at a cost as the Ranger and Tonto square off with the killers responsible for stealing the town's money and murdering it's most prominent citizens.Its a showdown not to be missed in the bloody town of Red River.

MERCY THOMPSON #5 (OF 6)
Cover A Main: Tom Garcia Writer: Patricia Briggs, Rik Hoskin Art: Tom Garcia

Mercy Thompson's all-new comic book adventure continues in a story by New York Times' bestselling author, Patricia Briggs! Jesse's the prime suspect in her classmates' disappearances, so Mercy seeks advice from the legendary Zee, a spokesman for the fae. Meanwhile, Jesse receives a phone call that may just spell the end… for her! You've never read a Mercy Thompson story like this before!

RED SONJA: VULTURE'S CIRCLE #2
Covers: Jay Anacleto, Walter Geovani Writer: Nancy A. Collins, Luke Lieberman Art: Fritz Casas

Following the fight to the death with one Sutekh's demonic advance scouts, Red Sonja and her prize pupils, Lyla and Xoana, return to their school with the renegade priest Sefkh in tow. After the Stygian reveals that the half-human son of the serpent-god Set is marching forth to reclaim the world for his sire, Sonja realizes that the world is in peril. But before she can decide whether to come out of 'retirement' one last time, the school's compound is attacked by The Eaters of the Dead—a legion of flesh-eating undead created by Sutekh from those who have dared to defy him. Now Red Sonja, her longtime companion, Yusuf, and her young pupils must battle not only hell-beasts and ghouls, but the terrifying Son of Set himself in a bloody fight for not only their lives, but their souls as well.

SHAFT #3
Coversn: Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Francesco Francavilla Writer: David Walker Art: Bilquis Evely

John Shaft didn't go looking for trouble; it came looking for him, and in the process, a lot of people died. Devastated by the murder of a friend, Shaft wants answers and revenge—though not necessarily in that order. With vengeance on his mind and cold steel in his hand, Shaft finds himself caught up in a brewing gang war that threatens to consume the city. Everyone from the Mafia to the police wants Shaft to do their dirty work, but no one realizes that's all part of his plan.

SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. HARRY HOUDINI #5 (OF 5)
Covers: Aaron Campbell, Colton Worley Writer: Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery Art: Carlos Furuzono

The thrilling conclusion to the critically acclaimed series sees two become the sign of the one… Rasputin, the mad Russian monk, has forced either Holmes or Houdini to take their final bow, leading our remaining adventurer to rally his spirits to combat the man who cannot be killed.

TWILIGHT ZONE: SHADOW & SUBSTANCE #2
Covers: Guiu Vilanova, Francesco Francavilla Writer: Mark Rahner Art: Edu Menna

The wrenching conclusion of "Stumbling Distance." On a trip to his past, alcoholic writer William Gaunt must decide if he'll intervene in his childhood self's imminent suicide attempt and if he'll confront his monstrous mother. And if he does, what havoc will it wreak on the future?

VAMPIRELLA #9
Covers: Mike Mayhew, Jenny Frison Writer: Nancy A. Collins Art: Patrick Berkenkotter

In "The Dragon Chariot", the third chapter in "The Accursed" story arc, fresh outbreak of the dreaded 'black rabies'—a plague that turns those who suffer from it into raving homicidal maniacs—sends Vampirella and The Kabal's top field agent, the werewolf Tristan to Athens, Greece, in search of the second Accursed involved in Dr. Faustus' plan to end the world. The evil alchemist's co-conspirator is none other than the legendary sorceress Medea, scorned wife of the hero Jason and granddaughter of the sun-god Helios, who was cursed with immortality by Zeus for murdering her own children. Can Vampirella and her new allies stop Medea before she spreads the contagion throughout the world and uncover the identity of the mysterious source of the cursed blood used to create the murder plague?

VAMPIRELLA: FEARY TALES #5 (OF 5)
Covers: Jay Anacleto, Joyce Chin Writer: Nancy A. Collins, Eric Trautmann, Stuart Moore Art: Jack Jadson, Mirka Andolfo, Chad Shepherd

The celebration of the 45th anniversary of the creation of everyone's favorite vampire vixen reaches its senses-shattering conclusion in the fifth and final issue of Feary Tales. Vampirella is shocked when she meets the pun-happy Storyteller face-to-face, only to end up hip-deep in alligators in Steve Niles' (Thirty Days of Night, Army of Darkness, October Faction) swamp-monster retelling of "The Frog Prince". Then, in Nancy A. Collins' (Vampirella, Sunglasses After Dark, Swamp Thing) twisted take on "Sleeping Beauty", a major character from the original Warren run is reintroduced when Vampirella finally discovers the true identity of her mysterious doppelganger and learns about her hidden connection to the enchanted book she is trapped inside in a weird and wicked resolution that ties in with the on-going monthly title—provided Vampi can escape a castle full of walking dead that have awoken from their centuries-long slumber with a royal appetite…