Previews #262 (vol. XX #7, jul10) previews publications

SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W) Sean Taylor (A) Bhupendra Ahluwalia

When the residents of Iping first see him, he is wearing an overcoat and goggles, and is covered from head to toe in bandages. His hidden identity and mysterious behavior causes the locals to start asking questions. At first they assume he must have been involved in some kind of horrific accident. But the truth is far more alarming than that! As the reality of the situation starts to become clear, only one thing is certain; the stranger is a troubled soul and can only deal with his personal fear by terrorizing the people around him. First published in 1897, The Invisible Man is H.G. Wells’s warning to the world about the dangers of science without humanity. (C: 0-1-2)

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(W) Mark Twain, Matt Josdal (A) Brian Shearer

Tom Sawyer is a mischievous young boy with an undying hunger for adventure, and a knack for getting into trouble. He lives with his Aunt Polly in the Mississippi River town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. He plays hooky from school and hangs around with Huck Finn, the unsophisticated son of the village drunkard. But Tom’s life suddenly takes a new turn when, one night while Tom and Huck Finn are in a graveyard, they witness an incident they should not have. Terrified, they flee and swear a blood oath that they will never reveal their secret to anyone. The friends soon find themselves entangled in a series of real and exciting adventures, with dangerous men constantly at their heels. Can the boys stand up to the occasion, and become real-life heroes? Will they ever be able to reclaim their normal, carefree lives again? (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x10, 72pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

(W/A) Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith’s new adventure series is a stark, sci-fi series about a dimension-jumping art thief, a man unplugged from the world who races through space and time searching for his next big score — and trying to escape his past. In this first of three graphic novels, Rasl faces an assassin’s bullet and stumbles across a mystery that not only threatens to expose his own illicit activities, but could also uncover one of the world’s most dangerous and sought after secrets! Contains mature content. (SEP083845)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
RASL VOLUME 2: THE FIRE OF ST. GEORGE TP

(W/A) Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith's fast paced sci-fi thriller about an inter-dimensional art thief continues in this action-packed graphic novel. The secrets of RASL's technology and his hidden past are exposed when a mysterious lizard-faced stranger starts killing the art thief's girlfriends in multiple universes. The stranger knows that RASL used to work for the military-industrial complex on a project codenamed The St. George Array, and believes that RASL has stolen secrets that will unlock the power of the universe. Collects issues #4-7. Mature themes. (FEB100787)

SC, 9x12, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00

(W/A) Jeff Smith

In the gripping seventh volume of the epic BONE series, the valley is ravaged by war while the Bone cousins, Gran’ma Ben, and a baby rat creature are on a dangerous trek to Atheia, the old city of the royal family, to bring Princess Thorn to safety. To get there, they must travel through fields of mysterious ghost circles, where reality and the supernatural collide-and one wrong step could drastically change the valley’s fate forever. Available in Hardcover and Softcover editions (C: 1-0-0)

HARDCOVER—HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

SOFTCOVER (DEC098063)—SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
D.E. / DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
VAMPIRELLA ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC

(W/A) Various (C) Frank Frazetta

Advance-Solicited. In Stores October 2010. In September 1969, Vampirella #1 debuted with a stunning cover by the legendary Frank Frazetta — and quickly made publishing history! The writers and artists that contributed during the magazine's original run included Jose Gonzalez, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Bernie Wrightson, Barry Windsor Smith, Esteban Maroto, Frank Brunner, Mike Ploog, Rudy Nebres, Richard Corben, Pablo Marcos, Wally Wood, and many more! Dynamite now collects this legendary magazine in a hardcover archive collection FOR THE FIRST TIME!

Featuring work by Forrest J Ackerman, Don Glut, Tom Sutton, Neal Adams, Ernie Colon, Billy Graham, Alan Weiss, Jeff Jones, and Frank Frazetta, Volume One collects the first seven terrifying issues of the magazine's original run, reprinted in its original magazine-sized format, and features the very first Vampirella cover by the immortal Frank Frazetta!

HC, 380+pgs, B&W $49.99
VAMPIRELLA MASTERS SERIES VOLUME 1: GRANT MORRISON & MARK MILLAR TP

(W) Grant Morrison, Mark Millar (A) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Various

(C) Jae Lee

Advance-Solicited. In Stores November 2010. Dynamite is pleased to present the collected work of Grant Morrison and Mark Millar’s incredible run on Vampirella. Over a decade ago two of the comic industry’s most prolific writers of today, joined together to craft what some consider Vampirella’s finest run in her long history. Joining these two legendary creators are today’s other top talents such as Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Haberlin, Michael Bair, Kevin Nowlan and more. This edition collects “Ascending Evil” from Vampirella Monthly #1-3, “Holy War” from Vampirella Monthly #4-6, “Blood Red Game” from the Vampirella 25th Anniversary Special and “Cold Day In Hell” from Vampirella Strikes #6. This edition also collects interviews with Morrison/Millar and Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. It all began right here for these creators and now it’s collected for you in this beautiful trade paperback edition featuring a stunning cover by Jae Lee (Dark Tower).

SC, 7x10, 175pgs, FC $24.99
THE LAST PHANTOM #2

(W) Scott Beatty (A) Eduardo Ferigato

(C) Alex Ross, Joe Prado (1-in-10), Fabiano Neves (1-in-15)

Bengali is in turmoil! Kit Walker is presumed dead! And where is The Phantom? As the epic "Ghost Walk" continues, the Deep Woods run red with blood as Kit hunts a team of mercenaries responsible for mass murder! But does The Last Phantom stand a ghost of a chance against high-tech hired guns who can disappear at will? There will be blood!!

32pgs, FC $3.99
KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET #7

(W) Kevin Smith (A) Jonathan Lau

(C) Alex Ross (50%), John Cassaday (50%) & Joe Benitez (1-in-10)

The New Green Hornet and Kato renew their fathers' war on crime, but even as they clean up the streets of Century City, the Black Hornet musters his forces for a final confrontation with the gang-busting duo. Britt Reid assumes his father's role as publisher of The Sentinel and quickly uncovers a plot to unleash a hellish new war machine that will imperil not only his city, but the world. Fighting a war on two fronts, the young Green Hornet reaches his breaking point.

32pgs, FC $3.99
GREEN HORNET: YEAR ONE #6

(W) Matt Wagner (A) Aaron Campbell

(C ) John Cassaday, Francesco Francavilla

The first story in the origin of the original team of crime-fighters concludes! Set in the golden age of comics and history, writer Matt Wagner weaves a tale of action and adventure unlike anything else seen on the comic racks! Add in the exquisite art of Aaron Campbell and Francesco Francavilla, and you have the perfect companion to the modern day adventures of the Green Hornet from Kevin Smith and Dynamite! Our tale is split across time, following both Britt and Kato developing into the men they would become and the adventures they formed together as the Green Hornet and Kato!

32pgs, FC $3.99
THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! #5

(W) Brett Matthews (A) Ariel Padilla (C) John Cassaday

The adventures of the Green Hornet of the future continues! There is only one person to stop the corruption and evil of Chicago, and that is the GREEN HORNET! Featuring the writing of acclaimed Lone Ranger scribe Brett Matthews, cover artist John Cassaday, and interior artist Ariel Padilla.

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Ande Parks (A) Diego Bernard

(C) Alé Garza (main), Carlos Rafael (1-in-10)

Having squared off against Black Hornet in Japan, the new Kato travels to the states to continue the battle against the man who killed her mother. As Kato begins her quest in America, she finds herself facing off against a league of Black Hornet's Swarm ninjas, as well as a gang of super deadly, teen assassins. Kato continues her journey that will lead her directly into the smash Green Hornet

series!

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Ande Parks (A) Diego Bernard (C) Ale Garza

Advance-Solicited. In Stores November 2010. From the pages of Kevin Smith's Green Hornet comes this thrilling lead-in story, starring Mulan Kato, daughter of the Green Hornet's faithful companion, Kato! Learn the secrets of Kato, his daughter, his wife’s murder and the mysterious Black Hornet, in a series that serves as a prequel to Kevin Smith's Green Hornet. Collects issues #1-5, along with a complete cover gallery.

SC, 7x10, 120pgs+, FC $19.99

(W) Jai Nitz (A) Nigel Raynor (C) Paul Renaud

The movie prequel continues to delve into the secret origins of Kato and Britt Reid. Where did Kato get the idea for the Black Beauty and how did he learn to be a mechanic? Find out in this love-triangle-filled issue with illegal street racers and nitro-fueled chases. Also, see what happens an ocean away when Britt gets the idea to do some racing of his own.

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Jai Nitz )(A) Colton Worley (C) Worley, Francesco Francavilla (1-in-10)

Kato catches up to the mystery cargo and Japanese spies in California. Will Kato choose his Japanese heritage over his status as the Green Hornet's manservant? Can Kato stop a plot to help the Axis powers? Can Kato defeat spies, save the day, and overcome racism in America? More importantly, can Kato find love and finally solve the murder that started the adventure?

32pgs, FC $3.99

Based on stories by Fran Striker

(A) Bert Whitman Associates (C) Joe Rubenstein

Whether you are a recent or long-time Green Hornet fan, this series of classic Green Hornet reprints will be enjoyed by fans of all ages! Featuring stories written by Fran Striker, these 40 page issues are re-mastered for the first time! Featuring a new cover by artist, Joe Rubenstein!

40pgs, FC $3.99
PATRICIA BRIGGS’ MERCY THOMPSON: MOON CALLED #1

(W) Patricia Briggs, David Lawrence (A) Amelia Woo (C) Brett Booth

Five Mercy Thompson novels have topped the NY Times best-seller list, and her premiere graphic novel did the same. Now Patricia Briggs’ heroic shape-shifter returns to comics!

Mercy Thompson inhabits two worlds without truly belonging to either. To the human inhabitants of the Tri-Cities she’s an oddity, a female mechanic operating her own garage. To the town’s darker residents, werewolves, vampires, and fae, she’s a walker, a last-of-her-kind magical being with the power to become a coyote. Mercy warily straddles the fine line dividing our everyday world from that darker dimension. Until a boy — mauled by vicious werewolves and forever changed by the attack and on the run from those who committed the crime — appears at her door. Now her two worlds are about to collide. Outnumbered and out-muscled, can Mercy possibly save the boy? Or even herself?

Mercy Thompson: Moon Called volume 1 #1 begins Dynamite’s eight-part adaptation of Patricia Briggs first Mercy novel. Personally supervised by Ms. Briggs, the series is sure to thrill fans both old and new!

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Russ Braun (C) Darick Robertson

Having learned a certain unpleasant truth, Hughie sets out to discover just how dangerous things will now be for the Boys. Frenchie and the Female stay glued to the Homelander, MM almost blows his top, and Annie hears some words of wisdom from an unexpected source. Butcher, meanwhile, gives Hughie the scoop on one of the team's highest-placed informants... but the most dreadful secret of all is still to come, in part three of "Believe.

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC $3.99
THE BOYS: HIGHLAND LADDIE #2 (OF 6)

(W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea, Keith Burns (C) Darick Robertson

Hughie delves into his past, but finds that the halcyon days of childhood are not all they're cracked up to be. The successes of his junior detective operation with Big Bobby and Det were few and far between- but is there a connection between their oldest case and the shadowy outfit now moving narcotics through the idyllic town of Auchterladle? A certain Russian connection brings up a name from the Boys' past, in part two of the six-part Highland Laddie.

MATURE THEMES

32pgs, FC (2 of 6) $3.99
THE BOYS DEFINITIVE EDITION VOLUME 2 HC—SIGNED BY DARICK ROBERTSON

(W) Garth Ennis (A/C) Darick Robertson

The massive second volume of The Boys Definitive Edition features a tip-in sheet signed by Garth Ennis at the introductory price of just $75.00 — that’s the retail price of the book unsigned! Wotta Deal! After the initial promotion, the MSRP will be increased to $169.99, so what the @#$% are you waiting for?!

MATURE THEMES

HC, 416pgs, FC $75.00
RED SONJA #53

(W) Eric Trautman (A) Walter Geovani (C) Paul Renaud (50%), Geovani (50%)

Acclaimed writer, Eric (Action Comics) Trautmann takes over Red Sonja as she goes on another magical adventure. This is a great entry point for everyone’s favorite She-Devil With a Sword! Don’t miss out on another epic adventure!

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Luke Lieberman (A) Mel Rubi

(C) Fabiano Neves (50%), Carlos Rafael (50%)

Before she was a queen or a warrior, before she was Red Sonja, she was a thief known only as 'Red'. Her pride and skill are put to the test by a new partner in crime. Together they discover corruption deep in the heart of Dah-Disha and in the gamble find each other.

32pgs, FC $3.99
CLASSIC RED SONJA REMASTERED #4

(W) Roy Thomas (A) Esteban Maroto

The classic series written by the legendary writer Roy Thomas continues! Joined by artist Esteban Maroto, this comic is re-mastered in color for the first time ever!

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Luke Lieberman, Ethan Ryker (A) Walter Giovannu, Lucio Parrillo (C) Parrillo

Follow the She-Devil with a Sword in a classic tale of the primordial gods themselves as Red Sonja faces the Wrath of the Gods! Wrath of the Gods explores the mysteries of Sonja's past, while presenting her with the malicious threat of Loki in the present! Can Thor, the God of Thunder, and Odin, the All-Father, aid the warrior woman and prevent their fellow god from destroying the world? Collects issues #1-5, along with all of Lucio Parrillo’s beautiful covers!

SC, 7x10, 112pgs+, FC $19.99

(W) Lloyd Chao, Christine Chi-Long To

(A) Pat Lee, Troy D. Zurel, Sergio Anaya Arevalo, Craig Yeung (C) Pat Lee

Book 3: A Deadly Vortex—The Widow Warriors find themselves trapped by killer tornadoes created through the evil magic of their enemy. A spy in their midst brings conflict and ultimately death in the ranks. After overcoming these powerful adversaries with their own martial arts skills, the Widow Warriors finally come face to face with an overwhelming Liao army.

32pgs, FC $3.99
JOHN MOORE PRESENTS: DEAD SOLDIER #1 (OF 4)

(W) John Moore, Richie Smith

(A) Dean Hyrapiet, Liquid Comics (C) Romek Delimata

From acclaimed filmmakers John Moore (Max Payne, Behind Enemy Lines and The Omen) and Richie Smyth, comes the story of Colonel John Donner, aka John Doe. It’s the last days of World War One — the Great War. On an obscure patch of mud, a small company of American soldiers fights to the last man against a powerful German offensive. John Doe is the only American survivor of the attack. He wanders alone for days amongst the maze of trenches and blast holes. Shellshocked, badly wounded and without food or medicine, he is lost. Through a twist of events, Donner is transformed into a creature of unthinkable power, a monster that pledges he will avenge the deaths of his fallen comrades, not only on the muddy battlefields of WWI, but across the generations to the slaughter-fields of the "War on Terror." With abnormal strength and agility he hunts his enemies. But Donner’s actions have not gone unnoticed — and he will soon face an enemy from a place he could never have contemplated.

32pgs, FC $3.99
L.A. BANK’S VAMPIRE HUNTRESS #3

(W) La Banks, Jess Ruffner (A/C) Brett Booth

Book 3: Bygones to Blood—From the looks of all things gruesome, it appears that the Neterus' and the Neteru Guardians' old nemeses are back. They can't be sure, as the murders of fellow Guardians have been weird and self-inflicted--but then again, Carlos and Damali have found something at the site of one of the more tragic death scenes that leads them to a new demonic lair. However, the question is, will this new discovery injure the newly pregnant Damali and the twins she is carrying?

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon

(A) Chase Conley (C) Jeremy Saliba

The next chapter in the ROBERT JORDAN'S thrilling WHEEL OF TIME! Thanks to Moiraine, Rand Al'Thor has found out why his quiet life has erupted into chaos and what the myrddraal seeks — and those answers will change his life forever. Plagued with visions of a great evil, and forced to leave the only home he's ever known for what promises to be a dark adventure along a mysterious path. THE EYE OF THE WORLD continues here!

32pgs, FC $3.99
DEEPAK CHOPRA PRESENTS: BUDDHA, A TALE OF ENLIGHTENMENT HC

(W) Deepak Chopra, Joshua Dysart

(A) Harshvardhan Kadam, Dean Hyrapiet, Liquid Comics (C) Satish Tayade

Advance-Solicited. In Stores November 2010. Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of the of The New York Times Bestselling novel about a young prince who abandons his inheritance to discover his true calling. His iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today.

A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom and yearns for the outside world. Betrayed by those closest to him, Siddhartha abandons his palace and princely title. Alone and face-to-face with his demons, he becomes a wandering monk and embarks on a spiritual fast that carries him to the brink of death. Ultimately recognizing his inability to conquer his body and mind by sheer will, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achieves enlightenment.

Although we recognize Buddha today as an icon of peace and serenity, his life story was a tumultuous and spellbinding affair filled with love and sex, murder and loss, struggle and surrender. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of the spiritual one, Buddha captivates and inspires—ultimately leading us closer to understanding the true nature of life and our selves.

Buddha is an emotionally evocative, fictional look at one of the most iconic figures in philosophy and spiritualism.

HC, 160pgs, FC $24.99

(W) Stuart Moore (A/C) Siddharth Kotian, Liquid Comics

A kung-fu action thriller set in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness where an archeological dig uncovers a trove of 7,000 year old documents that describe a lost civilization of ancient Chinese that once thrived in North America and reveal a lost trove of centuries-old hidden martial arts knowledge. When an assassins guild attempts to steal this newfound power, the last living descendent of the original monks must reclaim his destiny, protect his people’s secrets and become the master of a thousand arts. Created by L&E Productions and written by Stuart Moore (Wolverine Noir; Namor: The First Mutant).

64pgs, FC $6.99

(W) Brandon Jerwa (A) Cezar Rezak (C) Brett Booth

The end is the beginning is the end! It's time for the final hand to be played, and trust is in short supply. Revenge, redemption and loyalty are all up for grabs in this game; will Vala lose it all...or has she been holding the ace all along?

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Doug Murray (A) John Watson (C) Chasen Grieshop

Daniel Jackson is the perfect post-modern hero. He's not only brave, he's brilliant. Just the man to solve an ancient riddle and find a Treasure that's been lost for ages. But that treasure is both hidden and well-guarded. Can even Daniel Jackson succeed where generations of seekers have failed?

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Brett Matthews (A) Sergio Carriello (C) John Cassaday

The beginning of the end. The Lone Ranger and Cavendish finally come face-to-face as Tonto must seek out family and old and new. Will The Lone Ranger take life and lose his soul, or die trying to keep it?

32pgs, FC $3.99

(W) Daniel Abraham (A/C) Eric Battle

In 1946, an alien virus is accidentally unleashed that changes the world forever. Most of those infected die horribly, said to have drawn the Black Queen as their fated card. Ninety percent of those who survive mutate into Jokers — deformed, broken, hated, and feared. But a handful are lucky enough to become Aces, gaining superpowers that allow them to achieve almost anything the mind can conceive — both in dreams and in nightmares.

Sixty years later, an Ace named Croyd Crenson, better known as the Sleeper, is framed for the murder of a young nurse in New York City's Jokertown. As Crenson investigates the killing to clear his name, he has to fight to stay awake, or else his unusual ability will change him into something else entirely. Meanwhile, a group of teenagers in Whiteoak, Colorado, accidentally activate the dormant wild-card virus, wiping out nearly the entire town. As the teens are sent to the Jokertown clinic, they discover that not all Jokers are bad and not all Aces are good.

Set in the world of the novels edited by George R. R. Martin and featuring a brand-new set of characters, as well as appearances from many old favorites, Wild Cards: The Hard Call is an original story written specifically for comics that will enchant new readers and old fans alike.

HC, 7x10, 140pgs+, FC $24.99

(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Ardian Syaf, Brett Booth

(C) Brett Booth

Advance-Solicited. In Stores November 2010. Harry Dresden is a wizard, the only one in the Chicago phone book. He uses his arcane powers to investigate the supernatural, often assisting the Special Investigations Unit of the Chicago P.D. with cases that are beyond their comprehension. But Harry must use his powers carefully. Because of a dark incident in his past, he is kept under close watch by the ruling body of wizards known as the White Council. Any violation of the Seven Laws of Magic will cost him dearly — perhaps even his life!

Now Harry's latest investigation has pushed him to the precipice. He's up against mysterious murders by magic that some believe only he could have committed, and a gangland boss who wants Harry to stay out of the way. From all fronts, storm clouds are gathering around a beleaguered Harry Dresden.