(W) Amy Chu (A) Kewber Baal (CA) Nick Bradshaw
KISS returns to comics in a futuristic, dark sci-fi adventure written by Amy Chu (Poison Ivy) and illustrated by Kewber Baal (Army of Darkness: Furious Road). In a world without sun and a world without heroes, four young friends embark on a dangerous mission - to uncover the truth about the mysterious Council of Elders and their underground home, the city of Blackwell. But first they need some help from the past...
(W) Amy Chu, Erik Burnham (A) Kewber Baal, Daniel HDR (CA) Tom Mandrake
As humanity stands on the precipice of tearing itself apart, the society based around the music of Kiss must find a way to band together with their enemies and make their way back to Earth! Plus! Kiss: Forever! Go back to the stone age with the Catman! See the Demon visit the Roman Empire! The Starman sails the seas during the age of piracy...and the Spaceman silently witnesses a journey to the moon! It's four immortal beings interacting with humanity during four distinct chapters of history! Collects issues 6-10, plus Kiss: Forever Special!
(W) Amy Chu (A) Edu Menna (CA) Stuart Sayger
What lies beyond our world? Is there a heaven? Is there a hell? When a young man finds himself on the wrong side of life, he encounters Death itself and is set on a quest to seek out his errant demon offspring in an attempt to make his way back to the world of the living! But there is much peril on the way and the only ones who can help him are KISS!
Follow the famed Neterus and the Neteru Guardian Team from the epic 12-novel Vampire Huntress Legend series as they take the fight against evil beyond the Armageddon. In the Dawn and Darkness graphic novel (collecting the four-issue series), the team is still searching for the wounded Anti-Christ while trying to avoid the wrath of Lucifer. Complicating matters, several members of the team are pregnant with the next generation of Warriors of Light, and the darkness wants them and their unborn wiped off the face of the planet. To make matters worse, a new predator is hunting humans - something not wholly vampire or werewolf or like any demon they've ever encountered... and this time the predator is out for more than just blood! * L. A. Banks is the recipient of the 2009 Romantic Times Booklover's Career Choice Award for Paranormal Fiction as well as the 2008 Essence Storyteller of the Year award. Ms. Banks has written over 42 novels and contributed to 12 novellas, in multiple genres under various pseudonyms. * The Vampire Huntress: Dawn And Darkness is an original story that takes
(W) Aaron Gillespie (A) Mirka Andolfo, Juan Antonio Ramirez (CA) Mike Mayhew
Lady Demon, the archduchess of Hell, is on the run! Hunted by Lucifer's war parties after a failed assassination plot, her only chance is to escape to Earth inside a living vessel. Selecting a recently murdered young woman named Violet Sparks, she takes flight from Perdition as a stowaway, only able to exert control of her host's body in times of extreme duress. But little could she suspect that Violet is the center of a dark conspiracy... an innocent wrongly condemned to Hell for the sins of her bloodline. Together, Lady Demon and Violet unravel the mystery of the woman's parentage while cutting a bloody, fiery swath through the Deep South!
(W) Erik Burnham (A) Zhengis Tasbolatov (CA) Geebo Vigonte
'LADY HEL IS BACK TO RECLAIM HER THRONE - NO MATTER WHO HAS TO PAY! She is the very personification of death - or at least she WAS. When we last saw Lady Hel, she was paying the price for messing with the half-demon, Purgatori. Now deposed, Lady Hel must find a way to seize back her throne. There's just one problem: she no longer has the power to do much more than exist. Meanwhile, what happens to the world when death is no longer a fact of life? It ain't pretty! Plus: where Lady Hel goes, can Lady Demon be far to follow?'
(W) Shannon Eric Denton (A) Rey Villegas (CA) Mike Mayhew
Drawn together in a scheme to fake the legendary Zorro's death, the outlaws Lady Rawhide and Lady Zorro leap to action when they discover a far-reaching plot to abduct female villagers, children and adults alike, and sell them into bondage. To emancipate the girls from a fate worse than death, these masked women would ride into Hell itself... with such fury that the Devil would fear their coming! But with gangs of evil slavers, deadly natural elements, a cold-hearted madam, and a pack of frenzied wolves to contend with, will the valiant ladies survive the very worst that the lawless Californian wilderness has to offer?
Lady Rawhide, the masked heroine of the West, returns in an all-new adventure! This time, she faces not only the corrupt forces of the government - bent on cowing the populace through privation and cruelty - but also a new team of vigilantes: The Sisters of the White Rose. The Sisters, inspired by Lady Rawhide's actions, have taken up the struggle against tyranny. Although she supports the Sisters' aims, Lady Rawhide is forced to stand against their bloody methods! Collects issues #1-5 of Lady Rawhide.
(W) Alex De Campi (A) Rey Villegas (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner
Lady Zorro is called back to Alta California to recover a sacred Chumash war axe, stolen by mercenary soldiers. Only she can stop an all-out bloody war across the ranchos, and more deaths like those that consumed her family... if she can stay on mission! When an opportunity for ultimate vengeance presents itself, can she ignore it? Or will the fiery desire to put her greatest foe six feet underground consume Lady Zorro... and all of Alta California with it? A violent, sexy tale of intrigue and swashbuckling as the female Fox must use all her assets to get herself out of trouble.
(W) James M. LaRossa Jr, Jonathan Vankin (A) Giorgio Pontrelli (CA) Butch Guice
"From the 1960s until the turn of the 21st century, New York City was the world's epicenter of organized and white-collar crime. During those four decades, the most feared Mafia chiefs, assassins, defrocked stockbrokers, Orthodox Jewish money-launderers, and Arab bankers sought the counsel of one man: my father, Jimmy LaRossa, a Kennedy-era prosecutor who became the defense lawyer of first resort."
- James M. LaRossa Jr.
James LaRossa was truly a larger-than-life figure - an attorney who was at the center of some of the most important criminal cases of the 20th century. He was also the father of four children: Susan, Nancy, Thomas - and James M. LaRossa Jr., who would spend the last five years of his father's life learning and recording the amazing history presented here.
Based on LaRossa Jr.'s acclaimed memoir of the same title, Last of the Gladiators tells the story of how he found his own identity and place in the world while growing up as the son of one of the most outsized and outrageously successful
Bradshaw The world of fairy tales is real, kept alive by the storytellers of old and the innocent belief of children. But when the original guardian of the fable realm turns from fairy godmother to wicked witch, fantasy land and all its inhabitants are transformed into deteriorating shadows of their former selves. With the last remaining Legendary Talespinners hunted and dying, all hope now rests in a young woman who locked away her fertile imagination long ago. Can even the forever fanciful stories of the legendary Baron Munchausen crack the defensive shell Abby has woven around herself in time to rescue the last surviving remnants of fantasy land? Collects issues #1-3, along with a complete cover gallery.
(W) Bill Willingham (A) Sergio Fernandez Davila (CA) Joe Benitez
Cover: Joe Benitez Writer: Bill Willingham Art: Sergio Fernandez Davila Bill Willingham, the bestselling author of DC/Vertigo's Fables, reimagines the most iconic characters of the Dynamite stable in a gorgeous and expansive Steampunk universe! A mysterious woman named Magna Spadarossa searches the many kingdoms of her world to find her missing sister, Sonja. From glamorous airships to clockwork cities to primordial jungles, Magna evades the pursuit of strange and dastardly villains, thanks to the help of many brave heroes. Featuring Red Sonja, Vampirella, Green Hornet, Kato, Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Silver Star, Captain Victory, The Six Million Dollar Man, and Zorro, as you've never seen them before!
From the pages of Bill Willingham's Legenderry: A Steampunk Adventure... it's Green Hornet and Kato, goggles-deep in an all-out gang war. Against a Neo-Victorian backdrop of clockworks and bowler hats, writer Daryl Gregory and artist Brent Peeples take the classic pulp crusaders and their war against crime - infiltrating the enemy in their colorful masked guises -- to whole new levels of whimsy and wonder!
When Little Lord Homicide makes his claim as heir to the Big City's underworld, the pint-sized child psychopath incites a gang war against the reigning Veiled Lady... and draws our disguised heroes into a web of intrigue and revenge. As urban warriors from every dank alleyway pour into the violent cobblestone streets, a mysterious new player known as the Brass Hornet makes the chaos decidedly personal by offering a king's ransom for the Green Hornet's head!
(W) Marc Andreyko (A) Aneke (CA) Joe Benitez
From the pages of Bill Willingham's Legenderry: A Steampunk Adventure... it's Red Sonja, the crimson-tressed rogue and ruffian, facing off against science run amok in a tale by writer Marc Andreyko and artist Aneke. Against a Neo-Victorian backdrop of clockworks and Tesla coils, fantasy's most fearless heroine sets sail through a whole new world of adventure and intrigue! After a year on the run under the assumed identity of Magna Spadarossa, Red Sonja returns to fiery form as an ale-swilling, rapier-swinging ship captain... but it's only a matter of time until she's called to action, drawn into a madman's plot to conquer the world! Befriending Elizabeth, the undead bride of Victor Frankenstein, Sonja discovers that the evil scientist has been kidnapping inventors and professors to steal their secrets and raise an unstoppable monster army. Will the She-Devil with a Sword unravel the plot in time, or will she fall victim to the mad doctor and his ally, the dreaded Captain Nemo?
(W) Marc Andrekyo (A) Igor Lima (CA) Joe Benitez
The last we saw of Red Sonja of the Legenderry world, she was living the pirate's life aboard her ship, The Nautilus. But times have changed. As she tries to rebuild her life once again, she must save the Big City from two houses divided and the star-crossed love bringing them to the brink of war!
(W) David Avallone (A) David T. Cabrera (CA) Joe Benitez
From the pages of Bill Willingham's Legenderry: A Steampunk Adventure... it's Vampirella, the immortal horror heroine, neck-deep in conspiracies and corruption. Against a Neo-Victorian backdrop of zeppelins and petticoats, the raven-haired adventurer stalks an alternate reality of danger and darkness in a tale by David Avallone and David T. Cabrera! When not entertaining her guests at the classy Scarlet Club as Madam Pendragon, Vampirella stalks out into the cobblestone streets of the Big City in pursuit of The Council, an alliance of the deadliest ne'er-do-wells ever to plague civilized society. But the hunter becomes the hunted when Blackmass, the extradimensional demon with a hunger for human souls, ventures into the night, pursuing tasty morsels without Council supervision. As panic sets in among friends and foe alike, Vampirella must face a host of enemies -- including the beast-like Black Bat, the devious Veiled Lady, and many more -- in a desperate race to reach the monster first!
(W) J. e. Bright (A/CA) ComicUp!
Drat that Sir Superior! After being outshone again by Saga City's top super hero, young Ben Mondo hangs up his cape. Ben can't live up to the legacy of his grandfather, the awesome Mr. Infinite, with that powerful snob Sir Superior hogging all the glory. Then one night, after hanging out with other reject super heroes, Ben stumbles into a bank heist. The escaping robber tosses him a bag of loot. Ben ditches the sack and flees, but a photographer caught a blurry snap. The out-of-focus pic goes viral. Ben becomes an infamous mystery villain! Together with his fellow rejects, Ben follows his fate and creates The Forgettable Supervillains society. They set out dedicated to money, mayhem, and fame . . . but their attempts at villainy just may save the day!
(W) Will Pfeifer (A) Rodney Buchemi (CA) Photo
Way back in the swinging '70s, movie producer Sol Schick was the guy behind such cheesy classics as 'Quarry: Bigfoot!,' Noah's Ark: Found at Last!' and 'Heavenly Visitors from the Hell Above.' But when he's murdered - at a film festival! - with a piece of Noah's Ark! - THE LIBRARIANS are drawn into the mystery. Can their combination of special skills, obsessive curiosity and knowledge of forgotten lore figure out who - or what - spelled doom for Schick? And as they delve deeper into his past, is it possible that things are not as they seem and that all his crazy, wild movie...were telling the truth?
(W) Greg Pak (A) Giulia Giacomino (CA) Joshua Middleton
HOME IS WHERE THE 'OHANA IS! Don't tell the Cluster Sovereign, but the first collection of the all-new adventures of Lilo & Stitch is arriving here on Earth! Life seems to have calmed down for Experiment 626 and his new family - at least until evil aliens come hunting for everyone's favorite blue-furred troublemaker. The kicker? They're using giant robots that are powered by Stitch's own DNA! Will Lilo's beloved pet be able to take on these villains and lead them away from his adopted planet and loved ones? And even if he succeeds, will he be able to find his way back home? All these questions (and more!) will be answered in Lilo & Stitch: 'Ohana, debuting in June! Written and illustrated by the acclaimed creative team of GREG PAK and GIULIA GIACOMINO, this digest-sized (6' x 9') volume collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing series, and features JOSHUA MIDDLETON's beautiful cover artwork on both hardcover and trade paperback editions.
The Living Corpse rises from the grave in his all new Dynamite debut! Once he was a mindless zombie, but now he is The Living Corpse, protector of the border between the world of the living and the realm of the dead! In this volume, The Living Corpse and his vampire friend, Lilith, must fight their way through a sleazy Nosferatu, a pissed-off Skunk Ap? I mean Bigfoot, the Invisible Man and the US Corpse Corps--- the best and brightest dead marines brought back to life as cyborgs by the evil Doctor Brainchild! And it all leads to the final confrontation with The Living Corpse's son, Agent Romero in a bloody battle that not everyone with survive! Collecting issues #1-6 of the hit series, along with all of the series covers and more!
The critically acclaimed series is collected for the first time in one massive trade! The dead have risen with a taste for human brains, but one among them has developed a conscience. Alone and outnumbered by evil, The Living Corpse wages a war against the creatures of the night. Roaming graveyards and haunted landscapes, he battles familiar monsters such as werewolves and vampires as well as the unknown horrors that are born from your nightmares. Follow The Living Corpse as he takes you on his quest into keeping the dead...dead. Collects THE LIVING CORPSE #0, ?, 1-6, and Annual #1 guest starring Hack/Slash!
(W) Mark Russell (A) Bob Q (CA) John Cassaday
A sparking new adventure from multiple Eisner Award nominee MARK RUSSELL (The Flintstones) and BOB Q (The Green Hornet '66 Meets The Spirit)! 1883. The advent of barbed wire is creating havoc in the Texas panhandle. A corrupted state senator conspires with dirty ranchers to make land unnavigable for open rangers and native tribes, passing new laws allowing cattlemen to kill anyone caught cutting the wire. Good people are getting hurt, and The Lone Ranger must act. But to truly stop this rampant villainy, he'll need to go all the way to the top, and rely on an old friend for help...
In 'Lines Not Crossed' the thrilling adventures of the Lone Ranger and Tonto continue from writer Brett Matthews, art director John Cassaday, and interior artist Sergio Cariello (along with colorist Macelo Pinto) as the masked man and his Indian companion find themselves in between frontier justice and a condemned man, all while continuing to make things difficult for Cavendish, who's becoming more unhinged by the actions of this 'lone' ranger! This limited hardcover printing also features a complete Cassaday cover gallery! Collects issues #7-11.
In 'Lines Not Crossed' the thrilling adventures of the Lone Ranger and Tonto continue from writer Brett Matthews, art director John Cassaday, and interior artist Sergio Cariello (along with colorist Macelo Pinto) as the masked man and his Indian companion find themselves in between frontier justice and a condemned man, all while continuing to make things difficult for Cavendish, who's becoming more unhinged by the actions of this 'lone' ranger! This limited hardcover printing also features a complete Cassaday cover gallery! Collects issues #7-11.
The complete story of how fallen lawman John Reid was transformed into the Lone Ranger! Alongside his partner Tonto, the West's quintessential masked man sets a new standard of justice in this character-defining origin story, a collection of twenty-five epic issues by the all-star creative team Brett Matthews, Sergio Cariello, Paul Pope, and John Cassaday! With over 600 pages (including the bonus story 'Creed'), this must-have omnibus showcases the Lone Ranger's entire struggle against the unrivaled evil of outlaw Butch Cavendish. 'Epic and emotional, spare yet rich, Lone Ranger is worth its weight in (hi-yo) silver. A-' -Entertainment Weekly
The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride once again in this classic western tale set against the cruel backdrop of winter on the badlands of North Texas. Acting alone, the Ranger takes it upon himself to stand in the way of Kiowa war parties who have broken from their reservation in Oklahoma. If the renegades make it far enough into Texas and meet up with their Comanche brothers then the entire Lone Star State will become a battlefield. The masked rider of the plains and Silver follow the stories of a mythical spirit horse, an animal of legend that's been sighted by the tribes and incited them to ride the warpath. The Ranger believes that this spirit horse is real and is determined to find it to bring peace to the land once again.
A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi-yo Silver. The Lone Ranger!' With those words, fans young and old grew to love the Lone Ranger, and now, Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the definitive collection of their all-new Lone Ranger series! Featuring the all-star creative team of writer Brett Matthews, art director and cover artist John Cassaday, artist Sergio Cariello, colorist Dean White, and letterer Simon Bowland, the Lone Ranger has grown to be the most talked about comic of the year! And now, all six issues are presented in one collection - the complete story of how John Reid was transformed into the Lone Ranger and, along with his partner Tonto, set a new standard of justice in the Old West! Also features a complete cover gallery featuring all of John Cassaday's covers for the series, and more!
Every Lone Ranger fan knows the origin of the West's most iconic hero: John Reid was discovered, near death after an ambush that killed his father and brother, by the lone Indian brave Tonto. Until now, the question of how and why Tonto came to be roaming the west alone has gone unanswered. 'Native Ground' provides those answers. For the first time, in an epic tale of tragic loss and redemption, Tonto's past will be revealed. A legendary friendship will be redefined, and blood will soak the dirt of the native grounds of the old west. Collecting issues #7-12 of The Lone Ranger, plus all Francesco Francavilla's covers, in one volume.
For the first time, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride off into the sunrise! Crossing the Mississippi River, the legendary Western heroes pursue the rogue federal agent who betrayed them. Getting satisfaction proves costly, as neither The Lone Ranger or Tonto are ready for what may be the deadliest setting they've ever faced - the back rooms and hidden agendas of the 'civilized' world!
(W) Ande Parks (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Francesco Francavilla
Cover: Francesco Francavilla Writer: Ande Parks Art: Esteve Polls The legend of the Lone Ranger and Tonto lives on, in two-fisted tales from the Old West! Thrill to the famous masked man's adventures as he avenges the cold-blooded murder of Abilene marshal Tom 'Bear River' Smith, rescues a stranded wagon and its precious cargo from a deadly Colorado blizzard, saves an elderly rainmaker from a lynch mob during a season of drought, pursues a high-strung outlaw after a botched bank heist, foils the train robbery by a war-obsessed Chiricahua renegade, and averts the starvation of an Arapaho tribe after pleasure-seekers hunt their only food source - the American buffalo - to near extinction. Also, Tonto takes center stage in a origin story that proves that a rider is only as good as his horse, as his escape from Fort Garland leads to a fateful first encounter with his trusty stead, Scout.
(W) Justin Gray (A) Rey Villegas & Various (CA) John Cassaday
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are called to the town of Red Mesa to help capture a vicious gang of thieves. However, things are not what they seem as the masked man and his faithful companion find themselves entangled in a mystery and surrounded by killers. Meanwhile, a woman named Fiona Doyle has captured the Lone Ranger's heart... but his feelings might place him and Tonto at greater risk!
Dynamite Entertainment continues its acclaimed run of The Lone Ranger from writer Brett Matthews, cover artist John Cassaday, artist Sergio Cariello and colorist Marcelo Pinto! Collected here for the first time, Volume Three features issues 12-16 and includes 'Scorched Earth' which finds The Ranger and Tonto drawing closer to Cavendish, while the world around them explodes in fire and murder along with 'Ostinato' which provides a look inside the mind of the West's most brutal and complex villain - Butch Cavendish.
Dynamite Entertainment continues its acclaimed run of The Lone Ranger from writer Brett Matthews, artist Sergio Cariello and colorist Marcelo Pinto, from The Lone Ranger #12-16! Collected here for the first time, Volume Three features 'Scorched Earth' (issues 12-15) which finds The Ranger and Tonto drawing closer to Cavendish, while the world around them explodes in fire and murder! Also included is 'Ostinato' (issue #16) which provides a look inside the mind of the West's most brutal and complex villain - Butch Cavendish.
(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Benito Gallego (CA) Gary Frank
One of the most famous and recognizable characters in the history of fiction is back, starting with an adventure that returns us to the days before his birth, as well as to a time later in his life when a past wrong must be made right, no matter what manner of beast or obstacle stands in Tarzan's way! From acclaimed writer DAN JURGENS (Superman, Spider-Man, Thor, Booster Gold, Justice League, and so many more) comes a tale that wraps the familiar with something brand new. With epic art by Tarzan newspaper strip artist BENITO GALLEGO, this book delivers for Tarzan fans both old and new! Collects issues #1-6.
The original Lord of the Jungle returns! If you thought you knew the story, think again! Forthe first time in its 100-year history the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs story, Tarzan of The Apes, is told - UNCENSORED! This series captures the savagery and action of the original while expanding on it with new elements! The story begins in the late 1800s, as John Clayton, Lord of Greystoke, and his wife, the Lady Alice, are left stranded on a remote African coast. They must fend for themselves in this savage world, and the fact that Lady Alice is pregnant doesn't make things any easier! Collecting the first eight issues, along with a complete cover gallery, the violent saga of Greystoke begins here, written by Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Roberto Castro, and featuring covers by Alex Ross, Lucio Parillo, Ryan Sook, and Paul Renaud.
Paris, 1909. Dark clouds are gathering over Europe, and an ancient manuscript stolen from an American university might hold the key to victory in the coming war. Now, Tarzan finds himself thrust into the deadly intrigue when he foils an attempt on a beautiful young countess's honor while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. If you think you know Tarzan, think again! This is the original character - savage and fearless, but also a lost soul trying to find his place in a world that does not understand him. Lord of the Jungle Volume 2: The Return of the Lord of the Jungle. It's two-fisted pulp fiction, with a brain as big as its heart! Collecting issues #9-15 of the hit series, plus all covers, in one volume.
Two legends of science fiction and fantasy literature collide in an epic crossover event! Tarzan, the legendary Lord of the Jungle, has claimed his title as a British nobleman, but his very life is threatened when a hunting excursion among high society goes disastrously wrong. Meanwhile, John Carter, the Warlord of Mars, responds to a veiled threat from his defeated enemies. Though separated by millions of miles, these champions of Mars and Earth are drawn together by a sinister cult and manipulated into a deadly confrontation. With their lives and those of their beloved Jane and Dejah Thoris on the line, can these iconic heroes put aside their differences and survive the Thern plot... and a thousand rampaging White Apes? Includes a cover gallery of over a dozen cover editions from the Lords of Mars comic book series.
(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Roberto Castro (CA) Alex Ross
Tarzan has long been the protector of his jungle stronghold... but now he journeys deep into his enemy's territory: the heart of London! Half a world away and nearly a century later, Sheena battles 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? For the first time ever, literary great Edgar Rice Burroughs' Lord of the Jungle teams up with Sheena, the Queen of the Jungle created by comic book legends Will Eisner and Jerry Iger!
(W) Sholly Fisch (A) Jason Crosby
For the first time ever, the 'heavyweights of gross' have combined forces in a massive merchandising blitz that pits the Madballs against the Garbage Pail Kids-winner take all! As part of this blitz, Dynamite presents the comic book crossover of these iconic 1980s brands! For over three decades, Madballs and GPK have both been known as the 'grossest of the gross,' co-ruling counterculture with their pun-heavy names and subversive humor. This all-new limited series event presents the first time these two delightfully crude forces have ever crossed paths! Written by Sholly Fisch with incredible interior art by Jason Crosby. Collects issues #1-4 plus a gallery of covers.