Press Release 9/19/17 Press Release 9/19/17

MIKE CAREY IS JOINED BY ARTIST KENAN YARAR TO BRING DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT'S BARBARELLA TO COMICS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 35-YEARS

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Timed to coincide with the celebration of legendary heroine Barbarella's 55th anniversary, Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce that the iconic character's first-ever American comic series, and first new comic series in more than 35 years, is now set to feature the critically-acclaimed artistic stylings of Turkish artist Kenan Yarar (Hilal). Yarar joins writer Mike Carey (X-Men, Lucifer, The Girl with All the Gifts), and longtime Barbarella brand custodian and consulting editor Jean-Marc Lofficier, on the revolutionary new series slated for release this December!

Ashley Gibbs 9/13/17 Ashley Gibbs 9/13/17

Review: Skin & Earth #3

By Ashley Gibbs

Living on the wrong side of town in a post-apocalyptic world and having recently suffered a broken heart, En’s life isn’t going so well at the moment. Skin & Earth #3 introduces a new, mysterious character into her life and that’s about it. The series is the brainchild of Canadian singer Lights and links up with her upcoming album of the same name with songs directly related to the comic itself. However, the songs and music videos currently available have been more interesting than the comic tie-in. Halfway through a run promising crazy romance, cults, and self-discovery for En, yet so far only the first has happened. While a good read, those seeking a faster pace may be disappointed.

Dustin Cabeal 9/6/17 Dustin Cabeal 9/6/17

Review: Fruit Ninja #1

By Dustin Cabeal

I have to assume this is based on a show or something. It’s clearly not based just off the game in which you use your finger to swipe across the screen and cut fruit in half while attempting to get a high score and not hit any bombs and shit. I wanted to read it because it looked like dumb fun, it ended up only being one of those things and it’s the former, not the latter.

Dustin Cabeal 9/5/17 Dustin Cabeal 9/5/17

Comic Bastards Podcast - 011

By Dustin Cabeal

Be sure to click the headline or here to listen/watch the podcast!

Welcome back to the one man podcast that has become Comic Bastards Podcast. Fun stuff this week and guess what? There's a written review for every comic covered on this episode. You might have to check back on the 6th to read them all, but you're all linked up below for the ones currently available. Thank you for listening/watching and I'll be back next week.

Dustin Cabeal 8/30/17 Dustin Cabeal 8/30/17

Review: James Bond: Moneypenny #1

By Dustin Cabeal

When I saw that Dynamite was only giving Moneypenny one issue, I was instantly disappointed. I’m a fan of the new Moneypenny and so reading her back story intrigued me a lot, but a one-shot pretty much assured that it would be a big hit or a miss. It’s, unfortunately, a miss for me.

Press Release 8/24/17 Press Release 8/24/17

Ibrahim Moustafa Is The Next Artist and Writer on James Bond

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Dynamite Entertainment is excited to announce the upcoming release of James Bond: Solstice, the latest installment in their critically-acclaimed and ever-expanding James Bond universe. Multi Eisner-Award nominee Ibrahim Moustafa (Jaeger, High Crimes) has been named as both writer and artist on this visually stunning 30-page one shot, which is expected to hit shelves November 22, 2017.

Dustin Cabeal 8/23/17 Dustin Cabeal 8/23/17

Review: Bettie Page #2

By Dustin Cabeal

After a lackluster first issue, I decided to give this series another shot. Unfortunately, it’ll be the last shot I give it. It’s not a bad comic. I’m not quitting it because the story is awful or because the artwork is unenjoyable. It’s just a boring comic book.

Ashley Gibbs 8/16/17 Ashley Gibbs 8/16/17

Review: Sheena - Queen of the Jungle #0

By Ashley Gibbs

Blonde, bold and beautiful; the iconic Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, is back with her own series giving her a revamp for the modern world. While I am not personally well-versed on the character or her past, I know of her and know who she is the minute she takes the scene. Sheena has been around in one form or another since 1937, being the first female comic book character to have her own ongoing series. She’s also had television series and a movie so chances are you’ve seen her before without even knowing it. I decided to give Sheena #0 a shot to learn more about the character and where these writers planned to take her. This issue is short and serves more as a teaser than anything else and is a decent starting point for a reader who may also be as curious as I was.

Ashley Gibbs 8/10/17 Ashley Gibbs 8/10/17

Review: Skin & Earth #2

By Ashley Gibbs

After the first issue of this series caught my attention, as the music linked to it, I found myself looking forward to what Skin & Earth #2 would have to offer, despite my suspicions as to where the story would lead. Set it in world destroyed by polish where the rich get richer and the poor just work and die off, this series is done by the musician Lights. She writes it and does all of the artwork which is very commendable, it’s entirely her vision. Her new album is also linked to this comic and so far, two music videos have come out that reflect the story being told here which is great experience to see things coming to life in different mediums. This issue focuses on En’s relationship with her lover and its unfortunate end.

Jonathan Edwards 8/9/17 Jonathan Edwards 8/9/17

Review: Mighty Mouse #3

By Jonathan Edwards

I wasn't originally going to write this review. Neither of the previous issues did enough to make me want to keep reading, nor did they provide much to talk about while reviewing them. I really didn't have a reason to do anything but skip this one. However, I didn't. I couldn't tell you why, but instead I decided I'd read the issue first at let that be the judge. Turns out, Mighty #3 is pretty bad. I don't know if this is the point when the creative team stopped caring or just the proof that they never cared, but it's honestly kind of amazing to me how much of this issue feels like a blatant cop-out. The characters are entirely one-dimensional, and I don't think a single thing that happened felt like anything more than outright plot convenience.

Dustin Cabeal 8/2/17 Dustin Cabeal 8/2/17

Review: Grumpy Cat/Garfield #1

By Dustin Cabeal

How the fuck did Grumpy Cat get top billing on this book? Like, what the hell.

I have no idea who the hell this book is for. It seems to be written for children, which is just strange. Grumpy Cat, a former internet meme, gained popularity from internet users who would likely hate this book upon site. Garfield, despite the cartoon shows, Christmas special and terrible live action movies, is a comic strip that’s written for anyone and everyone. Anyone can jump on to Garfield and read it, not just children. Why then is Grumpy Cat/Garfield written for children?

Dustin Cabeal 7/20/17 Dustin Cabeal 7/20/17

Dynamite Announces The Charmed Manga OGN That No One Was Looking For

By Dustin Cabeal

Come on... no one is looking for Charmed comics outside of a small handful of comic readers that just have no self-control. More so, I don't think even those readers are looking for a manga version. I could be wrong. There could be market research behind this, but since no comic company does market resource, I doubt it. I'll read it though, but I'm going to hold it to manga standards.

Dustin Cabeal 7/19/17 Dustin Cabeal 7/19/17

Review: Bettie Page #1

By Dustin Cabeal

If you’ve followed the site and my podcasts for a while now, then you can count on three things when I talk/review a Dynamite comic. The first is that I never go easy on them (nor anyone for that matter). The second is that I’ll always give them a chance. The last isn’t really a rule of thumb or anything, but I’m rarely impressed with their licensed work… which is most of their publishing slate.

Press Release 7/18/17 Press Release 7/18/17

New Vampirella Statues Coming

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Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce a new licensing partnership with Executive Replicas and Phicen Ltd., adding iconic horror hostess and Dynamite mainstay Vampirella to the manufacturer's celebrated line of intricately-detailed, sci-fi and horror-related action figures. The first release, the Vampirella Asian Version 1:6 Scale Action Figure, is slated for release in September 2017.

Dustin Cabeal 7/18/17 Dustin Cabeal 7/18/17

Red Sonja Trading Cards Coming in 2018... Yes, 2018

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By popular demand, Red Sonja - Dynamite's Entertainment longstanding fantasy series featuring one of the most iconic female characters in comic book history - will be featured in its own limited edition trading card line, arriving in 2018. The series will feature autograph cards, hand drawn sketch cards, limited edition hand colored cards, puzzle cards, limited edition oversized box topper coards and more. And to provide a teaser of these great cards, and to satisfy rabid fan demand, Dynamite will be handing out special Promo Preview Cards at select comic book conventions nationwide, announced in advance via the publisher's social media channels.

Press Release 7/17/17 Press Release 7/17/17

Dynamite Announces Hack/Slash-Vampirella Crossover

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Writer Shawn Aldridge (The Dark and Bloody), and artist Rapha Lobosco (Doctor Who) have been selected as the creative team to helm what is sure to be the biggest hit of this year's Halloween season, Hack/Slash vs. Vampirella. With the blessing of Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley, the two heroines of horror are set to hit shelves October 4th, 2017!

Press Release 7/17/17 Press Release 7/17/17

Dynamite Teams Up With Elvira

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Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that Elvira, Mistress of the Dark - the beloved horror icon brought to (after)life by actress Cassandra Peterson - will join their line of licensed pop culture properties courtesy of a new licensing agreement with Queen "B" Productions and DevlinAgency. The publisher will develop and manufacture a wide variety of product categories including comic books, trading cards, posters, lithographs, card games, and board games.

Press Release 7/17/17 Press Release 7/17/17

Mike Carey Developing New Barbarella Comic For Dynamite

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Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that Barbarella's first ever comic series, timed this coming Fall to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the legendary heroine, will feature the writing talents of industry legend Mike Carey (Ultimate Fantastic Four, X-Men, Lucifer). Additionally, Jean-Marc Lofficier - longtime custodian of the Barbarella brand - will join Carey as supervisor on the project.

Ashley Gibbs 7/12/17 Ashley Gibbs 7/12/17

Review: Skin & Earth #1

By Ashley Gibbs

When people usually think of comic books they think of the many spandex-clad heroes that constantly save the world and mainstream movies only enforce this. While I do love a good superhero romp, sometimes it’s nice to a read a comic that tells a different story. Skin & Earth #1 is the brainchild of Canadian musician Lights that ties into her upcoming album of the same name. The story being told links up with the album using both a visual and audio medium to engage fans. The first single "Giants" is currently available, as is the music video and you can instantly see the connection. It’s an interesting approach to comics and always positive to see women share their talents in what is a very male-dominated area.

Jonathan Edwards 7/12/17 Jonathan Edwards 7/12/17

Review: Mighty Mouse #2

By Jonathan Edwards

I was not impressed by the first issue of Mighty Mouse. It was an entirely by-the-book endeavor that failed to justify a version of 2017 where a grade-schooler loves Mighty Mouse almost as much as it failed to justify a new Mighty Mouse comic in our version of 2017. I still gave it a decent rating. Because, I could still see someone reading and enjoying it for some quick and cheap fun. All that being said, I did find one way this book could redeem itself, and that is the explanation of how the hell Mighty Mouse was transported between worlds. Unfortunately, we don't get that in this issue either, but we do get a couple other interesting ideas, or at least executions, instead.