Dynamite Entertainment has a light release week this week but there are definitely some great titles in the mix. The big one to get attention is the launch of a new Voltron series from Cullen bunn and Blacky Shepherd as part of a six issue series. We get the latest installment of The Spirit as well where things begin to change. and finally we get a new installment of Looking for Group in print from the webcomic of the same name.
Voltron: From the Ashes #1
writer: Cullen Bunn
artist: Blacky Shepherd
covers: Alex Milne
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
More than 200 years ago, Voltron Force fought its final battle against the Drule Empire. Voltron has not moved since that battle, but his legacy lives on. Now, an ancient enemy has arisen, and a new Voltron Force must be chosen to pilot the Defender of the Universe!
Writer Cullen Bunn says, “You don’t grow up in the day and age of my childhood without developing a deep and abiding love for Voltron, so writing the adventures of such an iconic giant robot is a real thrill and a treat. With this story, I hope to show a couple of different sides of Voltron, one vibrant and exciting like the old cartoons, and one a little more dark and even frightening. This dichotomy should be a lot of fun for readers and allow me to explore different sides of the characters involved. For me, Voltron has this mythic quality that I really want to delve into, and I’m excited to see what fans think of my contribution to the Voltron legend!”
Will Eisner’s The Spirit #3
writer: Matt Wagner
interior art: Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner
cover: Eric Powell
incentive cover: Eric Powell (“virgin art”)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
The narrative scene shifts to the South Seas as a native fisherman struggles to provide for his family…and ends up snaring the biggest catch of his life. Meanwhile, back in Central City, Ebony and Sammy’s search to uncover the cause of The Spirit’s disappearance leads them to confront one of his oldest and wiliest Femme Fatale foes. And Ellen’s distress over a certain proposal comes to a head as she’s confronted by an unexpected revelation. Will Eisner’s iconic character receives an all-new revival via the talents of Eisner Award-winning author Matt Wagner and the visual team of artist Dan Schkade and colorist Brennan Wagner.
Looking For Group #6
writer: Ryan Sohmer
artist: Lar deSouza, Hawk, Ryan Dunlavey, Ed Ryzowski
covers: Gibson Quarter (a), Gibson Quarter B/W (b)
FC • 48 pages • $4.99 • Teen+
After the events of last issue, Cale is excited to begin building something instead of destroying. An old friend joins the team as a new quest presents itself, but where is Richard? It’s the Trial of The Century as Richard must answer for his past and free himself from the ever-deadly “Plane of Suck!”
