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THE DYNAMITE ART OF ALEX ROSS
Story by ALEX ROSS
Art by ALEX ROSS
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Published by DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
328 Pages FC • $39.99
Alex Ross's ultra-realistic, painted renditions of iconic superheroes have made him a superstar in and outside of the comic book market. Now, in the vein of such acclaimed Alex Ross books as Mythologies and Rough Justice, Dynamite Entertainment is proud to present The Dynamite Art of Alex Ross. Showcasing all of Alex Ross’s Dynamite cover art, along with sketches, designs, layouts, pencils, and interior work (including a wealth of never before published art), and featuring a running commentary by Alex Ross himself, this massive, 328 page collection is a package not to be missed!

"Having Alex do the covers is what really lent both projects boatloads of credibility. They could've been tough sells in the market place: comics based on unproduced screenplays? It was an untried notion. Add to that the fact that I had a bad reputation for lateness, and that book could've died. But when those first few gorgeous Ross images hit the internet, folks started giving us the benefit of the doubt. And those covers were sweeping and cinematic. Alex made the book look big and important in the pre-release art, long before any of us had really gotten to work. His involvement set the bar high for the rest of the creative team." – Green Hornet and Bionic Man collaborator Kevin Smith

"Alex Ross's artwork hit the comics industry like an atom bomb, ushering in a new era of heroic realism, and the shockwaves are still echoing. I've been working with Alex for over 20 years now, and new work from him is always a thrill." – Marvels and Kirby: Genesis collaborator Kurt Busiek

"Working with Alex means working with a storyteller who cares. Not "an artist" or "a painter"--while Alex is certainly an exemplar of both, those terms too narrowly define his talent. Alex's real gift lies beyond the artwork he creates; it's in his ability to craft it in groundbreaking ways that make visual the modern myths that he and his collaborators spin. When it comes to that, Alex is as meticulous and as layered as his painted pieces would suggest, and the medium is the better for it." – Kingdom Come collaborator MARK WAID

"Over the last two decades, I've had the good fortune to be Alex Ross's collaborator and friend. Like everyone else, I'm routinely impressed by the esthetic quality of Alex's art, but I'm also impressed by its emotional quality. Alex wants to make you believe that a man can fly, but he also wants you to believe that the man who can fly wants to be even better than he is – and wants to use those talents to make the world a better place as well." – Uncle Sam collaborator STEVE DARNALL






FLASH GORDON - ZEITGEIST #1
Plot by ALEX ROSS & ERIC TRAUTMANN
Script by ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by DANIEL INDRO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (75%), PAUL RENAUD (25%), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1-in-10), WAGNER REIS (1-in-25)
The year is 1934, a time of two-fisted swashbuckling, of fearsome threats and wild adventure-and of ever-growing threats on the horizon.
Three valiant humans -- Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov -- are plucked from the Earth, traveling to the distant planet Mongo. Their exploits are legendary, battling the machinations and terror schemes of the dreaded emperor Ming, the All-Seeing Ruler of Mongo. But they did not fight alone...
Written by Eric Trautmann (Vampirella, Red Sonja), from a story and designs by Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Marvels, Project: Superpowers) and illustrated by Daniel Indro.
32 pages FC • $1.00 • Teen +

NEWS: ALEX ROSS SIGNING AT KEITH'S KOMIX

Hot on the release of his "The Dynamite Art of Alex Ross" our favorite painter will be making a very special (and surprising) appearance at KEITH'S KOMIX signing autographs on his latest book as well as all his works.

THE LOWDOWN
WHEN: Saturday, December 10th , 2011
TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
WHEN: KEITH'S KOMIX
528 S. Roselle Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193
CONTACT INFO: keith@keithskomix.com
(847) 534 9436

NEWS: DYNAMITE'S ART BOOK - NOW BIGGER!!!

Yes! Alex Ross upcoming art book "The Dynamite Art of Alex Ross" will not be 200 pages long as was expected but 328 PAGES LONG!!! and all for the same price!

Get the cheapest value at Amazon for US$25 by clicking the link and the get the coolest Alex Ross present this holiday season. I know I will!

FEBRUARY 2012 SOLICITATIONS

KIRBY: GENESIS #8
Plot by KURT BUSIEK, ALEX ROSS
Script by KURT BUSIEK
Art by JACK HERBERT, ALEX ROSS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), RYAN SOOK (1-in-10)
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by RYAN SOOK
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Marvel-ous Acetate” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
The Lightning Lady's cosmic Hive threatens all of Earth -- unless Captain Victory, Silver Star and the other assembled heroes can destroy it. And deep within, Kirby must reawaken the humanity of the Midnight Swan, or Bobbi is lost to him forever. Under the eyes of great cosmic forces, judging us, humanity's future depends on...both battles? All-out action with a human core, as only Busiek, Ross and Herbert can deliver it!
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


KIRBY: GENESIS - CAPTAIN VICTORY #5
Plot by ALEX ROSS, STERLING GATES
Script by STERLING GATES
Art by STEVE SCOTT
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), MICHAEL AVOM OEMING (1-in-10)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by MICHAEL AVOM OEMING
What are the secrets of the Dreadnaught Eagle? Captain Victory and his men are beset on all sides by their enemies, and only the Dreadnaught Eagle's black box holds the key to their escape! Can Mister Mind -- the hyper intelligent helmsman of Victory's crew -- crack the black box's quantum-locked encryptions in time? Or will the terrifying and dark secrets of the black box drive Mister Mind mad?
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


KIRBY: GENESIS - SILVER STAR #4
Plot by ALEX ROSS, JAI NITZ
Script by JAI NITZ
Art by JOHNNY DESJARDINS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (50%), JAE LEE (25%), MARK BUCKINGHAM (25%)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by JAE LEE
What if the Silver Star had never existed? Tracy Coleman wakes up from her decades-long slumber to find a utopian world full of Kirby superheroes, but Silver Star isn’t among them. Tracy is the only person who remembers the most powerful superhero ever, and she is hunted for her forbidden knowledge. Can Tracy survive when everyone in the superpowered world is out to get her? And what happens when she finally finds the powerless Morgan Miller? Alternate universe action in the Kirby tradition, brought to you by Jai Nitz and Johnny D!
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


KIRBY: GENESIS - DRAGONSBANE #2
Plot by ALEX ROSS, ROBERT RODI
Script by ROBERT RODI
Art by FRITZ CASAS
Cover by ALEX ROSS
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
Spinning out of KIRBY: GENESIS, Sigurd Dragonsbane and his band of Norse champions explore the astonishing Mythlands, where the heroes and legends of every culture on earth now reside. But when they venture into the Olympian region, they run afoul of both Circe and the Cyclops...and the power and majesty of Ulysses might not be enough to save them! Plus: Balduur reveals an incredible secret power...at the possible expense of his own life!
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


THE BIONIC MAN #7
Written by KEVIN SMITH, PHIL HESTER
Art by JONATHAN LAU
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), JONATHAN LAU (1-in-10)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
Steve is reunited with Jaime for the first time since his transformation, but can even his true love find a place in her heart for a lover who is now more machine than man? The truth about the homicidal Hull's origin and its ties to Oscar Goldman come out, and Steve learns that being an O.S.I. agent is a lifetime commitment... sometimes an involuntary one.
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +



FLASH GORDON: ZEITGEIST #4
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by DANIEL INDRO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (75%), PAUL RENAUD (25%),
FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1-in-10
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Flash Gordon and his allies -- the plucky Dale Arden and brilliant Dr. Hans Zarkov -- move closer to a confrontation with the forces of Ming the Merciless. Amid the political and military machinations of Mongo, Gordon faces the ferocious Lion Men, the sinister Shark Men, and a band of rebels commanded by Prince Barin! And on Earth, Ziva places her sights on the ultimate target: Adolf Hitler.
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


VOLTRON #3
Written by BRANDON THOMAS
Art by ARIEL PADILLA
Cover by ALEX ROSS (75%), SEAN CHEN (25%)
“Virgin Art” Retailer incentive cover by ALEX ROSS
“Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by SEAN CHEN
The Man From Arus has come to Earth with an urgent message---Drule is coming and our planet lacks any credible defense. To turn the tide, an embattled scientist must accept the impossible and place the fate of humanity in the hands of something that doesn’t exist. And little does he know that his fateful actions have brought the Voltron Force to their current situation almost a hundred years later...staring down a battalion of shock troops and Robeasts that have come to make sure Voltron doesn’t get rescued and the day doesn’t get saved. Generation Voltron continues...
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +

ART EXHIBIT: SAL ABBINANTI

A good friend of this site and Alex Ross' art promoter, Sal Abbinanti will have his own art exhibit from Dec. 9, 2011 to Jan. 9, 2012 at Challenger Comics' The Rogues Gallery in Chicago, Il, USA.

Sal Abbinanti will be there for opening night signing autographs and talking about Atomika, his creation, as well as the 50 original art pieces that will be on display during the exhibit. Let's all wish Sal good luck on this event.

FOR MORE INFO CLICK ON THE GALLERY'S WEBSITE OR CHECK OUT SAL'S BLOG.

ALEX ROSS: MYTHOLOGY - SINESTRO

The successful line of prints from the Mythology series has a new member in its ranks. Following the lead of the Joker print from a few months ago, Alex now did one of Sinestro, Green Lantern's archenemy using the trademarked scope and in-your-face position.

For those of you who'd like to purchase all of these premium prints by Alex Ross, well look no further, Jeff Mackey, co-founder of KULT Studio, an art dealership from Los Angeles, Ca, has all the Mythology prints plus a wide selection of Alex Ross' art and much more at their online store. He also gave me the code "comic" for a 10% discount on the art to share with all of you (swell guy!).

So head on to their Official Alex Ross Fine Art dealership page and check out their wide range of art pieces, plus you may also check out their even wider selection of pop culture prints.

JANUARY 2012 SOLICITATIONS

KIRBY: GENESIS #7
Plot by KURT BUSIEK & ALEX ROSS
Script by KURT BUSIEK
Art by JACK HERBERT & ALEX ROSS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), RYAN SOOK (1-in-10)
On one side, Captain Victory, Silver Star, the Primals, the Mythics and more. On the other, the Lightning Lady and the deadliest threat Earth has ever faced. In the midst of all out battle, Kirby must infiltrate the Hive to find and win Bobbi back. Is this what the Pioneer Two have been waiting for? The climactic confrontation begins.
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


KIRBY: GENESIS - CAPTAIN VICTORY #4
Written by STERLING GATES

Art by WAGNER REIS

Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), MICHAEL AVON OEMING (1-in-10)

When Captain Victory brings a mysterious wounded woman on board the Dreadnaught Tiger, it's up to the mysterious amphibious Orca to discover just what happened to her! As he trawls through black waters of the planet Dok searching for clues, however, Orca's memories begin to surface. Will his past catch up to him just in time to drag him down? Or will Victory lose another crew member in a tragic accident?
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


KIRBY: GENESIS - SILVER STAR #3
Written by JAI NITZ
Art by JOHNNY D.
Covers by ALEX ROSS (50%), JAE LEE (25%), MARK BUCKINGHAM (25%)

Silver Star stands against his animal counterparts, The Iron Grid. But the real identity of the kidnappers and their horrible plot comes to light. Can anyone stop the superhuman army that is The Firewielders? See a dozen Kirby creations do battle with the fate of mankind on the line. Big action in the Kirby tradition, brought to you by Jai Nitz and Johnny D!
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +

KIRBY: GENESIS - DRAGONSBANE #1

Written by ROBERT RODI
Art by FRITZ CASAS
Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), JACK HERBERT (1-in-10)

Spinning out of the epochal events of KIRBY: GENESIS comes the saga of Sigurd Dragonsbane, the greatest champion in all Valhalla. Since time immemorial tales of his adventures have resounded throughout the halls of gods and men alike. But what happens when Sigurd and his colleagues-wise Balduur, rakish Honir, and caustic Heimdall-discover that Valhalla isn't the only mythic realm?...And that all the others are now conjoined into one vast magical landscape? Why, they set out to explore it, of course-and to rescue a princess beset by dragons. But all isn't as it seems in these newly unified Mythlands, and Sigurd's latest exploit could be his last! Based on character concepts and designs by Jack Kirby, DRAGONSBANE draws back the curtain on the astonishing mythical underpinnings of the Kirby universe.
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


THE BIONIC MAN #6
Written by KEVIN SMITH, PHIL HESTER

Art by JONATHAN LAU

Covers by ALEX ROSS (main), JONATHAN LAU (1-in-10)

Steve Austin and the evil cyborg Hull engage in a bionic battle that shakes the very foundation of Washington DC. From the posh ballrooms of high society to the bowels of the subway, the half-machine combatants leave a path of destruction through our nation's Capitol. But when Hull's tactics put the lives of innocents in danger, Steve Austin must push his new bionic powers to the limit... and beyond!
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


FLASH GORDON - ZEITGEIST #3
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN
Art by DANIEL INDRO
Covers by ALEX ROSS (75%), PAUL RENAUD (25%), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (1-in-10)
Flash Gordon -- on the run from Ming's pursuit ships -- finds himself cut off and alone, facing down the deadly hazards of Mongo's untamed wilderness, and the primal rage of Prince Thun of the Lion Men. Alien threats abound, which will test Gordon's skills to their outer limits. Meanwhile, on an Earth still menaced by the threat of invasion from Mongo, three alien rebels wage a secret battle against Ming the Merciless. Their target: a shipment of powerful extraterrestrial weapons, delivered into the hands of the Third Reich!
Dynamite Entertainment's epic space opera continues in Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist's thrilling third chapter, "Monsters of Mongo".
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +


VOLTRON #2
Written by BRANDON THOMAS
Art by ARIEL PADILLA
Covers by ALEX ROSS (75%), SEAN CHEN (25%)
Voltron is down and the people of Earth are only hours away from complete annihilation. In order to preserve all they know, Keith and the rest of his highly trained force must launch a rescue mission to save Voltron, and uncover a terrible secret decades in the making. This is not the first time the Drule Empire has attempted to annex Earth. It's happened before, and even then, Zarkon played a critical role in determining the planet's survival...just not the one everyone thinks. The truth is coming, as Generation Voltron continues...
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +



THE LONE RANGER #1
Written by ANDE PARKS

Art by ESTEVE POLLS

Covers by ALEX ROSS (50%), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (50%)

It's been two months since Lone Ranger and Tonto hit the trails of the old west, looking for injustice. They've found plenty. Now, they come across settlers who have been victimized in a way that stirs memories in John Reid. Loss, vengeance, and redemption as pioneer idealism meets the reality of hard life on the prairie. A stand-alone tale that ties into an epic six part story that will test the mettle of the west's most legendary heroes.
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen +