Dynamite launches a new budget-friendly 80-Page Giant line in 2027, spotlighting Red Sonja and Vampirella with collections of classic and modern stories.

The press release follows:

Media Release – Dynamite Entertainment announces a brand-new line of comics packed with reading for an affordable price, as Vampirella and Red Sonja lead the way with the first two 80-Page Giants in the new year!

The She-Devil With a Sword slashes into her first overflowing 80-Page Giant featuring four fabulous stories. Readers can check out the tale “Dragons” from 2009’s Red Sonja Annual #2 by writer Christos Gage (Amazing Spider-Man) and legendary artist Pablo Marcos. Another gorgeous short story “Seeing Red” from Red Sonja: Black, White and Red #1 (2021) is included, from the team of Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Astro City) and Benjamin Dewey. The book is rounded out with two full length epics from Sonja’s original Dynamite series. Ron Marz and Lee Moder’s tale from Red Sonja #30 and Eric Trautmann and Patrick Berkenkotter’s from Red Sonja #60, from 2008 and 2011 respectively.

For the first-ever Vampirella 80-Page Giant, adventures from nearly five decades apart are included. One of the most legendary stories in the character’s history is “Death’s Dark Angel” by the definitive creative team of her early era of Archie Goodwin and José González was originally published in Vampirella #12 (1971). Another industry-shaking short is “The New European” by Alan Moore (Watchmen) and Gary Frank (Superman, Doomsday Clock) from 1997 marking the 100th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Then readers can taste test the opening acts of two revered runs on the character with the first issue from the 2014 series by Nancy Collins and Patrick Berkenkotter, and then the 2019 kickoff of Christopher Priest’s still ongoing tenure alongside artist Ergün Gündüz.

Both books feature original covers by Roberto Castro, and are also available with a “retro” styling with inset snapshots of some of the included epics.

Following its #DareToBeDynamite motto, one of the foremost missions of the publisher is to always bring exciting and worthwhile stories and products to fans. With a deep archive of incredible stories of varying lengths, the editors and designers on the team are able to curate several together to provide a diverse reading list in one powerful package.

Visit www.dynamite.com for more news and information.

About Dynamite Entertainment

Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Leah Moore, Kevin Smith, David Walker, Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Mark Russell, Brandon Thomas, Amy Chu, Reginald Hudlin, Nancy Collins, David Walker, Steve Orlando, Greg Pak, Jenny Frison, Matt Wagner, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

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