Spoiler Comics Book Reviews: Dynamite Entertainment Sneak Peek of the Week

">By: Robot Overlord | December 2nd, 2010

Dynamite Entertainment sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles that arrive in stores today (December 02, 2010).

BRING THE THUNDER #1
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +
Written by JAI NITZ
Art by WILSON TORTOSA
Covers by ALEX ROSS
“Black & White Sketch” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
Wayne Russell is an elite pararescue jumper in the Air Force serving in Afghanistan. He leads the most rigorously trained troops on the most dangerous missions into enemy territory. During a deadly mission, Wayne’s team is ambushed. Mortally wounded, Wayne finds and fires an experimental weapon, but the weapon malfunctions. The result will change Wayne and warfare forever.

#gallery-1 {margin: auto;}#gallery-1 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-1 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

RAISE THE DEAD 2 #1
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Mature
Plot by LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION
Script by MIKE RAICHT
Art by GUIU VILANOVA
Covers by LUCIO PARRILLO (main) & GUIU VILANOVA (1-in-10)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by LUCIO PARRILLO
“Negative Art” Retailer incentive cover by LUCIO PARRILLO
Dynamite’s hit series RAISE THE DEAD returns with an all-new tale of undead debauchery! The zombie infestation continues unchecked and only a handful of survivors fight for their lives against the rising tide of undead mayhem. Will these poor souls find hope in the small coastal town of Alfredo Bay or has that world died along with most everything else in this post apocalyptic nightmare? RAISE THE DEAD continues it’s descent into a shock filled hell on earth with a heavy side of gore perfect for your holiday happenings! Don’t miss it!

#gallery-2 {margin: auto;}#gallery-2 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-2 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

THE BOYS #49
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art by RUSS BRAUN
Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON
The Homelander goes head to head with the source of his greatest torment, while Vought’s Jess Bradley gets a bump up and starts considering drastic action. Butcher, meanwhile, takes us on a trip down memory lane to the Boys’ first meeting with the Seven- and the nightmare that ensued for one member of the team…

#gallery-3 {margin: auto;}#gallery-3 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-3 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

THE GREEN HORNET STRIKES! #5
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +
Written by BRETT MATTHEWS
Art by ARIEL PADILLA
Cover by ÉRICA AWANO
“Black, White & Green” retailer incentive cover by 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 Érica Awano, and interior artist Ariel Padilla.

#gallery-4 {margin: auto;}#gallery-4 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-4 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

BULLET OT THE HEAD #5
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Mature
Written by MATZ • Art and cover by COLIN WILSON
The penultimate chapter of the critically acclaimed masterpiece arrives with
Bullet to the Head #5! All of the violence, mayhem, and carnage of the previous issues come together in its most horrifyingly bloody issue yet! Written by Matz and drawn by Colin Wilson (Ed Brubaker’s Point Blank), Bullet to the Head
distinguishes itself as the best crime noir masterpiece in today’s comics!

#gallery-5 {margin: auto;}#gallery-5 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-5 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

VAMPIRELLA MASTERS SERIES VOL. 2: WARREN ELLIS TRADE PAPERBACK
112 page trade paperback • $14.99 • Teen +
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Art by AMANDA CONNER & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Cover by ADAM HUGHES
Vampirella has always been associated with some of the greatest names in the industry and for the second volume of the Vampirella Master Series, Dynamite Entertainment collects Warren Ellis’ vision of Vampirella in a gorgeous tradepaperback. Originally from the Vampirella Lives limited series, comes Warren Ellis’ unique vision for the sexy vamp, who ventures to the city of Whitechapel to find a mausoleum dedicated to her mother Lilith. Warren Ellis is at the height of his powers here along with the creative talents of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, this series redefined Vampirella for a modern audience. This edition collects Vampirella Lives #1-3, a short story from the Vampirella 25th Anniversary Special, a rare 10 page story called “Necromance” from Vampirella/Dracula The Centennial with art by Mark Beauchum and an all star roster cover art gallery featuring the work of Joe Quesada, J. Scott Campbell, Adam Hughes and Amanda Conner.

#gallery-6 {margin: auto;}#gallery-6 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-6 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

DEEPAK CHOPRA PRESENTS: BUDDHA HARDCOVER
152 page hardcover • $24.99 • Teen +
Story by DEEPAK CHOPRA
Adapted by JOSHUA DYSART
Art by HARSHVARDHAN KADAM, DEAN HYRAPIET & LIQUID COMICS
Cover by SATISH TAYADE
Deepak Chopra (The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, The Book of Secrets) 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.

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

Chopra is a prolific bestselling author who has written more than 45 books that have been translated into 35 languages and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

#gallery-7 {margin: auto;}#gallery-7 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-7 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-7 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

ATHENA TRADE PAPERBACK
120 pages FC • $14.99 • Teen +
Written by DOUG MURRAY
Art by PAUL RENAUD & FABIANO NEVES
Cover by PAUL RENAUD
Zeus, lord of the Gods of Greece, realizes that humans are losing faith in him and his offspring—something that will, eventually, drive the Gods into extinction.

Fearing the end of his power—and the loss of those he loves—Zeus arranges for those he loves most to be sent to the human world and reborn with no memory of who they were—and what they could do.

The Goddess Athena, shorn of her powers, her knowledge (and her clothing) wakes up next to the Parthenon that was built in her honor in a human body—with no memory of who she was.

Years later, re-educated and working as an investigator for the District Attorney of New York, she finds herself interacting with others who are much like her—and finds that when danger threatens, she still has someone watching over her.

Someone who is ready to undo what has been done—and loose the wisdom and power of ATHENA on Earth once more.

#gallery-8 {margin: auto;}#gallery-8 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 25%;}#gallery-8 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-8 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}