October 2021

Dynamite October 2021 Solicitations

Dynamite October 2021 Solicitations

The Dynamite October 2021 solicitations are here! Vampirella’s last issue this month! James Bond gets another hardcover, Sonjaversal its first, and much more!

Common abbreviations

  • TP/TPB: Trade Paperback
  • SC: Softcover (like a TPB)
  • HC: Hardcover
  • FC: Full Color
  • DM: Direct Market. This refers primarily to comic book stores or online shops that order via the same means as a comic book store (primarily Diamond or Lunar). Places like Amazon or Barnes and Noble will generally NOT have these variants.
  • FOC: Final Order Cutoff – The time an order has to be submitted by the vendor. Also when you need to get your order in by at TalesofWonder for preorders.
  • RES: Resolicit – A new listing for a product that was previously solicited in PREVIEWS or New to Order, and which is being listed anew since the original Solicitation was cancelled either by the vendor or by Diamond.
  • O/A: Offered Again – This designates an item that has been previously solicited and released, but is being solicited again.

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PAPER SHORTAGES, PRINTER JAMS, AND SHIPPING CONFLICTS.

Hardcovers

James Bond: Agent of Spectre HC

Cover: Sean Phillips | Writer: Christos Gage | Artist: Luca Casalanguida
ISBN-13: 978-1-5241-2047-4
Price: $24.99
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 120
On Sale Date: 10/27/2021

There’s a civil war brewing within SPECTRE. An upstart American member of the international criminal organization is attempting a coup, threatening to depose Ernst Stavro Blofeld. She’s on guard against Blofeld’s men, so to take her out, Blofeld recruits a wild card – James Bond! With Blofeld threatening the life of Bond’s friend Felix Leiter as leverage, Bond agrees…but he has a plan to use this internal strife to bring SPECTRE down once and for all. Will he succeed, or is this a dark path from which even 007 can’t return?

Collecting James Bond: Agent of SPECTRE #1-5.

Trade Paperbacks

Saved By A Whisker Softcover

Cover: Ken Haeser | Writer: Kristen Deacon Rybandt | Artist: Ken Haeser
ISBN-13: 978-1-5241-2065-8
Price: $7.99
Format: Softcover
Size: 6×9
Page Count: 80
On Sale Date: 10/20/2021

“”SAVED BY A WHISKER”” is a new children’s book based on the incredible true story of a cat who lost his family, and the long journey it took to reunite them.

Before all of this, Cozmo was just an average cat living with a loving family in New Jersey. On the day his family packed up their belongings and moved to Florida, Cozmo gets separated and accidentally gets left behind. Alone in the outside world for the first time, Cozmo is 900 miles away from everything he knows! This is the whimsical retelling of how the real-life Cozmo went on the journey of his life, making friends, and finally finding his way back to his family!”

Sonjaversal Vol. 1 Trade Paperback

Cover: Jae Lee | Writer: Christopher Hastings | Artist: Pasquale Qualano
ISBN-13: 978-1-5241-2050-4
Price: $19.99
Format: Softcover
Page Count: 144
On Sale Date: 10/13/2021

“BEHOLD, A TALE OF INFINITE SONJAS.

RED Sonja, BLUE Sonja, GREEN Sonja, ORANGE Sonja, SAINT Sonja, HELL Sonja…and ENDLESS MORE.

Across dimensions, a greedy god comes calling for every Sonja, to pay their debt. What do they each owe? SONJA’S MUST KILL SONJA’S. It is up to RED Sonja to determine which Sonja’s are friend, foe and…DINOSAUR!?”

Collecting Sonjaversal #1-5.

Single Issues

Vampirella #25

Writer: Christopher Priest | Artist: Ergun Gunduz
Cover A: Lucio Parrillo
Cover B: Shannon Maer
Cover C: Rose Besch
Cover D: KyuYong Eom
Cover E: Lorraine Cosplay
Cover F: Ergun Gunduz
Cover G: Zoe Lacchei
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/20/2021

RED MASS is here!!!! Can Vampirella cheat fate? That’s the question our interstellar vampire faces as she unites in unholy matrimony with the man who would be DRACULA! Yes, you read that right. Don’t miss the WEDDING OF THE CENTURY as Vampi forges a bond in blood to save the life of an innocent man. And, unlike certain other weddings, this one will actually happen!

PLUS: It’s the FINAL ISSUE of the series! Yes, you read that right. CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ epic 25 issue journey comics to its conclusion! (or does it?) So check the registry, clean your tuxedo and save the date, ‘cause only Vampi could end her 50th anniversary celebration with a wedding!

Purgatori #1

Writer: Ray Fawkes | Artist: Alvaro Sarraseca
Cover A: Antonio Fuso
Cover B: Carlo Pagulayan
Cover C: Russell Fox
Cover D: Nerdy Nereid Cosplay
Cover E: Blank Authentix
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/20/2021

DEBUT ISSUE! From the team that brought you the seismic VAMPIRELLA VS. PURGATORI series comes the solo follow-up for the demon of dark humor! Purgatori’s really living the vampire demon life. She’s got Lilith’s nasty mind worm eating her willpower. She’s going bug-nuts crazy. And now, there are a bunch of witches targeting her with their weird body-snatching schemes. Clearly, it’s time for some quiet introspection and careful planning, right? Get ready for bloody mayhem instead!

Jennifer Blood #1

Writer: Fred Van Lente | Artist: Vincenzo Federici
Cover A: Lucio Parrillo
Cover B: Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover C: Lesley ‘Leirix’ Li
Cover D: Junggeun Yoon
Cover E: Rachel Hollon Cosplay
Cover F: Blank Authentix
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/06/2021

So…once upon a time, a suburban housewife spent her nights as a mobster-murdering assassin, named JENNIFER BLOOD. Then she died…or did she? Because in the cozy cul-de-sacs of Bountiful, Utah, a noticeable number of normal people have gone missing. And by “normal,” I mean “mobsters under witness protection.” And by “missing,” I mean killed by someone that looks, sounds, and murders a lot like JENNIFER BLOOD…

By FRED VAN LENTE (Wolverine) and VINCENZO FEDERICI (Red Sonja)!

James Bond: Himeros #1

Writer: Rodney Barnes | Artist: Antonio Fuso
Cover A: Francesco Francavilla
Cover B: Butch Guice
Cover C: Blank Authentix
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/13/2021

Himeros is the Greek God of sexual desire and one of the Erotes, the winged gods of love. When Aphrodite was born from the sea-foams she was greeted by the twin loves Eros and Himeros.

But when sexual desire goes too far, it takes the legendary super-spy James Bond to bring justice to the most vulnerable among us as he investigates the suspicious death of an accused sex trafficker – one whose ties run deep… and deadly.

Writer Rodney Barnes make his Dynamite 007 debut in this special series, featuring art by returning Bond superstar artist Antonio Fuso and two amazing covers: Francesco Francavilla and Jackson “Butch” Guice!

Red Sonja #2

Writer: Mirka Andolfo | Artist: Giuseppe Cafaro
Cover A: Mirka Andolfo
Cover B: Jay Anacleto
Cover C: Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover D: Erica D’Urso
Cover E: Tabitha Lyons Cosplay
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/06/2021

MOTHER, PART TWO. Sonja struggles to recover from injuries, relying on SITHA to help her. Their bond grows, as they travel from city to hamlet, and as Sonja discovers more about Sitha’s past, the more dangerous their path becomes…

The ongoing adventures continue, from MIRKA ANDOLFO (Sweet Paprika) and GIUSEPPE CAFARO (Sacred Six)!

Army of Darkness: 1979 #2

Writer: Rodney Barnes | Artist: Tom Garcia
Cover A: Francesco Mattina
Cover B: Arthur Suydam
Cover C: Junggeun Yoon
Cover D: Stuart Sayger
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/13/2021

The superstar creator of the hit Image Comics series Killadelphia brings his supernatural horror chops to one of the genre’s most (in)famous characters. Ashley Joanna Williams finds himself this time in late 70s New York City. In a less cleaned up era, that means gangs tussle for every block in the South Bronx. And these particular gangs model themselves after zombies and vampires. Things only get even more out of control when they find the one and only Necronomicon!

Barnes is joined in this horror flashback romp by artist Tom Garcia (Pathfinder, Hellraiser), colorist Dinei Ribero, and letterer Troy Peteri. This crew assembles together to guide Ash through his latest comedy horror adventure. But will he or even the creative team survive the journey..?

Featuring an awesome array of cover artists, including the Dynamite return of Francesco Mattina, along with Junggeun Yoon, and Stuart Sayger and the Zombie King himself — Arthur Suydam!

Vampiverse #2

Writer: Tom Sniegoski, Jeannine Acheson | Artist: Daniel Maine
Cover A: Madibek Musabekov
Cover B: Stephen Segovia
Cover C: Maria Laura Sanapo
Cover D: Meghan Hetrick
Cover E: Rachel Hollon Cosplay
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/13/2021

The mysterious and deadly Bloodwing is killing all the Vampirellas throughout the fabric of reality—but who is he, and why is he doing this? It’s up to Vampirella to learn the secrets of Bloodwing and stop him.

Thanks to the Book of Prophecy (in a very unexpected way), Vampirella embarks on her most mind-bending adventure yet, traveling the various Threads of the Fabric to rally the Vampirellas of the multiple realities to join her in stopping the extermination of her self. First stop, an apocalyptic world transformed by a Chaos Plague. Will the Vampirella of this ravaged world heed our Vampirella’s warning, or will she too fall to the savagery of Bloodwing?

Barbarella #4

Writer: Sarah Hoyt | Artist: Madibek Musabekov
Cover A: Lucio Parillo
Cover B: Derrick Chew
Cover C: Carla Cohen
Cover D: Celina Kirchner
Cover E: Rachel Hollon Cosplay
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/27/2021

Having come face-to-shocking face with the identity of her would-be assassin, Barbarella’s quest has turned from merely combatting tyranny to one of survival! How handy that the two quests amount to one and the same. Barbarella and Vix follow the trail to Automata, a factory world populated solely by worker drones, which begs the question: do androids dream of electric freedom?

Bettie Page & The Curse of The Banshee #5

Writer: Stephen Mooney | Artist: Jethro Morales
Cover A: Marat Mychaels
Cover B: Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover C: Stephen Mooney
Cover D: Rachel Hollon Cosplay Photo
Cover E: Bettie Page Vintage Pin-Up
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/20/2021

The pin-up queen… of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in “The Curse of the Banshee!”

This is it! The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over? Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, the life of a Hollywood starlet?

Written by Stephen Mooney, ably assisted by artist Jethro “Jet” Morales and a host of incredible covers artists, cosplay goddesses and the queen of the pin-up herself – Bettie Page!

Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Joseph Michael Linsner, Stephen Mooney, Rachel Hollon (Cosplay) and Bettie Page (Vintage Pin-Up Photo)

Stephen Mooney has worked for DC, Marvel and a host of other publishers, but is perhaps best-known as the creator (AND writer AND artist) of Half-Past Danger!

Dejah Thoris vs. John Carter of Mars #4

Writer: Dan Abnett | Artist: Alessandro Miracolo
Cover A: Lucio Parrillo
Cover B: Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover C: Alessandro Miracolo
Cover D: Rachel Hollon Cosplay
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/27/2021

Dejah and John…captured! Whoever gains control of the Earthman’s secrets will rule all of Barsoom…just imagine a clone army of leaping John Carters! Can Dejah access arcanotech in time to receive help, or has she been reunited with her love just in time for their DOOM!?

The epic continues, from DAN ABNETT (Justice League Odyssey) and ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO (Red Sonja)!

DIE!namite Lives! #5

Writer: Fred Van Lente | Artist: Vincenzo Carratu
Cover A: Lucio Parrillo
Cover B: Arthur Suydam
Cover C: Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover D: Dave Acosta
Cover E: Angel Ray Cosplay
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/27/2021

Vampirella. Evil Sonja. Ash of Army Of Darkness. Pantha. Project: Superpowers. Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. Jennifer Blood. Smiley. Frankenstein monsters. ONE…WILL…DIE! Or…SOME…WILL…DIE! Or…ALL…WILL…DIE! (zombie stories make it hard to tell who’s died, but trust us, it’s gonna be somebody!)

By FRED VAN LENTE (Marvel Zombies) and VINCENZO CARRATU (Zorro)!

Elvira Meets Vincent Price #3

Writer: David Avallone | Artist: Juan Samu
Cover A: Dave Acosta
Cover B: Juan Samu
Cover C: Anthony Marques, J. Bone
Cover D: Photo
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/20/2021

The two titans of horror and comedy unite in comics for the very first time! Dynamite Entertainment Proudly Presents… Elvira Meets Vincent Price!

Elvira and Vincent’s Ghost arrive in Cairo, hot on the trail of the missing movie that can save the world from Amun-Ra! It’s a game of cat-and-mouse among the pyramids, as a pair of silent comedy assassins stalk Elvira and Vincent, ancient crypts are infiltrated, angry goddesses are awakened, and tourists are confused… in a story we call “Raiders of the Lost Schlock!” Adventure, horror, and temples of doom but no crystal skulls, we promise… in this latest issue from writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Legenderry: Vampirella) and artist Juan Samu (Black Panther, Transformers)!

Issue #3 features a continuing all-star cast of cover artists, including fan favorites Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Juan Samu and a stunning photo of the gorgeous lady herself – Elvira: Mistress of the Dark!

The Invincible Red Sonja #6

Writer: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti | Artist: Moritat
Cover A: Amanda Conner
Cover B: Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover C: Celina
Cover D: Frank Cho “Outrage”
Cover E: Dominica Cosplay
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/13/2021

Red Sonja is a woman possessed, and we DO mean possessed! Lucky for her, she’s also a one-woman army, which is good, as she’s about to face off against an army! The price on her head, the missing crown, the rage of a certain wizard—it all comes home to roost this issue! AMANDA CONNER, JIMMY PALMIOTTI and MORITAT dish out the ultimate punishment where it’s deserved, and there’s plenty of punishment to go around!

Red Sonja: Black, White, Red #4

Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Sanya Anwar, Chuck Brown | Artist: Steve Beach, Sanya Anwar, Drew Moss
Cover A: Lucio Parrillo
Cover B: Cat Staggs
Cover C: Jae Lee
Cover D: Rachel Hollon Cosplay
Price: $4.99
On Sale Date: 10/20/2021

The greatest tales! The most amazing storytellers! Red Sonja, like you’ve NEVER seen before…all presented in beautiful black, white, and red! In this issue…

-PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON (Action Comics) and STEVE BEACH (The Last God) show a bloody life in full. A white-haired Queen Sonja prepares to lead her armies into what could be her final battle, the touch of now-unfamiliar steel brings back a flood of bloody memories, and returns to her the bloodlust that carried her to so many victories.

-In SANYA ANWAR’s (Wonder Woman) tale, Sonja seeks shelter after a brutal battle in a foreign land. She will try to help someone in need, but discover that not everyone needs saving…
-CHUCK BROWN (Bitter Root) and DREW MOSS (Vampirella/Red Sonja) present a Sonja bathed in fire, imbued with a purpose most glorious…

Sonjaversal #9

Writer: Christopher Hastings | Artist: Pasquale Qualano
Cover A: Lucio Parrillo
Cover B: Joseph Michael Linsner
Cover C: Jae Lee & June Chung
Cover D: Junggeun Yoon
Cover E: Gracie Cosplay Lass
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/27/2021

Behold…BLUE SONJA! She wears leather! Rides a motorcycle! Shoots guns! Beats the hell out of every villain that gets up in her grill! But nothing can prepare this badass champion for…HELLGOOP!?

By CHRISTOPHER HASTINGS (Deadpool) and PASQUALE QUALANO (Dejah Thoris)!

Vengeance of Vampirella #23

Writer: Tom Sniegoski | Artist: Michael Sta. Maria
Cover A: Lucio Parrillo
Cover B: Ben Oliver
Cover C: Stephen Segovia
Cover D: Marissa Ramirez Cosplay
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: 10/27/2021

Issue #23! Writer Tom Sniegoski continues to weave a post-apocalyptic tale featuring a literal hell on earth as a reborn Vampirella fights against the literal forces of chaos to save humanity from its ultimate destruction!

A world ravaged by Chaos on the brink of change . . . but is it for the better?

Vampirella and Jeannine have settled into their new lives believing that they’ve found a certain kind of peace, but there is a storm brewing on the horizon, and with the storm comes . . . The Danse.

Featuring a continuing series of modern artistic masterpieces by Lucio Parrillo, Ben Oliver, Stephen Segovia and another incredible bit of photo cosplay!

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