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Sergio Davila's Process Art For Swords Of Sorrow #5
Here we have some process art by the talented Sergio Davila for the Gail Simone written Swords of Sorrow #5 The main series in Dynamite's all-female written summer event, the series combines all of the major female characters in the publisher's library into one big storyline. As the epic era-spanning tale rockets towards conclusion, reluctant heroines[...]
The Rise Of The Female Superhero With Amanda Conner, G Willow Wilson, Medeith Finch, Gail Simone, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Babs Tarr, Kate Perkins, Tara Butters, Sana Amanat, Marguerite Bennett, Shelley Bond, Michele Fazekas, Hayley Atwell, Jennifer Lawrence, Melissa Benoist And More. Like Grant Morrison, Axel Alonso, Jim Lee, Dan DiDio.
Amanda Conner, G Willow Wilson, Medeith Finch, Gail Simone, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Babs Tarr, Kate Perkins, Tara Butters, Sana Amanat, Marguerite Bennett, Shelley Bond, Michele Fazekas, Hayley Atwell, Jennifer Lawrence and Melissa Benoist are joined by Grant Morrison, Axel Alonso, Jim Lee, Dan DiDio and more to talk about the rise of the female superhero for Yahoo[...]
A Look At Sergio Davila's Art For Swords Of Sorrow #4
This issue is written by Gail Simone and is part of Dynamite's big summer event. The wildest Dynamite crossover epic ever told continues at whole cities are smashed together in the prelude to inter-dimensional war! It's Martians versus Monsters versus Barbarians and more, with the women of Chaos on the wrong side of Good Vs[...]
Gail Simone, Revisiting The Birds Of Prey For A Little…
Answering questions on Tumblr about previous projects she was working on for DC Comics, Gail Simone stated, I might have meant the huge thing I am still working on, that hasn't been announced yet. Curiouser and curiouser… one inquisitive soul asked Gail, and got a response, Anonymous asked: Are the Birds involved in the huge thing you haven't[...]
Walter Geovanni's Process Art For Red Sonja #17
These pages are colored by Vinicius Andrade and lettered by Simon Bowland based on a scrip by Gail Simone. This intense issue finds the She-Devil in the grip of an obsession for revenge that is so all-consuming, she barely recognizes herself! What happens when the mightiest warrior finds the man who destroyed her life? Can even[...]
Free On Bleeding Cool – Swords Of Sorrow #1 By Gail Simone And Sergio Davila
We have the first issue of Dynamite's summer event Swords of Sorrow written by fan favorite Gail Simone and drawn by Sergio Davila The is the first part of the event that includes the main series and a few miniseries and one-shots focusing on the iconic female characters in the publishers library Looking at the[...]
Porcelain, A New Genderfluid Character For DC Comics
:) — GAIL SIMONE (@GailSimone) July 16, 2015 It had previously been suggested that Porcelain, a new member of the Secret Six comic from DC Comics written by Gail Simone, was a new transgender character for the DCU. This week's issue made that a little more complex This makes Porcelain better defined as "genderfluid", not inclined to[...]
Gail Simone Talks Spearheading A Company-Wide Crossover Event
Writer Gail Simone discusses Swords of Sorrow #3, on sale now Cover art by Tula Lotay and Emanuela Lupacchino. BYRON BREWER: Issue #3 of Swords of Sorrow is on sale Have you been surprised at the fan reaction and critical acclaim this series has garnered thus far? GAIL SIMONE: Oh, yeah, surprised in the best way I've[...]
Sergio Davila's Process Art For Swords Of Sorrow #3
It's from a script by Gail Simone and will be in comic shops on July 8th. For more information on Swords of Sorrow #3, click here. Dynamite's summer event Swords Of Sorrow is rolling along towards its third issue and we have the process art from Sergio Davila to show It's[...]
The Process Art Of Swords Of Sorrow #2 By Sergio Davila
The story is written by Gail Simone.  Gail Simone (Batgirl, Red Sonja) and rising star Sergio Davila (Legenderry) team to bring you this epic tale, featuring the most amazing, most beloved, and fiercest pulp heroines of all time! All the great Women of Dynamite are united against an unbeatable horror, and this historic issue features, for[...]
Jae Lee Covers Swords Of Sorrow For Second Largest U.S. Bookstore Chain
Below we see his original art for the piece plus the finished b&w and colored versions of the variant cover. This version of Swords of Sorrow #1 by Gail Simone and Sergio Davila is available at Books-A-Million and 2nd And Charles. You can get the color variant here and the black & white here. [...]
Gail Simone Provides A Writer's Commentary For Swords Of Sorrow #1
Writer Commentary by Gail Simone: I have never done a writer's commentary before, but I've always enjoyed the little behind-the-scenes sneak peek when others have done it, so this is my attempt.  I still want to keep some mystery and surprises, so mostly I am going to comment on oddball things that are completely irrelevant, because[...]
Things To Do In Vancouver, WA Tomorrow If You Like Comics
The guests are Gail Simone, writer and architect for Dynamite's all-female written summer event Swords of Sorrow Gail will be there with Pete Woods signing copies of Swords of Sorrow #1 The store will also be offering an exclusive cover for the book drawn by Woods and limited to only 500 copies There will be[...]
People React To… The British General Election Results
Thinking happy thoughts: Kung-fu films, Plymouth Gin, & UKIP getting molested to death by clowns — Ben McCool (@BenMcCool) May 8, 2015 Last time we were there, the amount of horseshit blaming PWD for the UK's economic woes was astounding and creepy as hell. — GAIL SIMONE (@GailSimone) May 8, 2015 Well, I love the UK, love the people[...]
Female Empowerment Is Unleashed On Swords Of Sorrow #1
As a die-hard Gail Simone fan, I couldn't contain my excitement to read her new title Swords of Sorrow from Dynamite Entertainment Written by Simone, with art by Sergio Davila, Swords of Sorrow #1 combines a multitude of strong female characters into one book. I want to start off by talking about the opening scene of[...]
Sergio Davila's Process Art For Swords Of Sorrow #1
The series is the center piece of Dynamite's big summer event focusing on their female characters and written by an all-female team of writers lead and assembled by Gail Simone Here we get to see Jungle Girl and Red Sonja, but the series will also feature Vampirella, Dejah Thoris, Irene Adler, Lady Zorro and many[...]
Things To Do In Berkeley On Sunday If You Like Comics
The guest of the evening is Gail Simone who will be discussing Red Sonja: Queen Of Plagues, a book she did with artist Walter Geovani You can get a most of the information from the flyer image below But what is not on the flyer is that they will also be giving out a limited[...]
Conan / Red Sonja #4 Preview By Gail Simone, Jim Zub And Randy Green
Written by Gail Simone and Jim Zub with art by Rand Green, the series has been very well received and brings the two characters back together after decades of individual stories. Conan and Red Sonja are faced with the end of the world as Thoth-Amon's plan is unleashed! Can our heroes overcome the impossible odds against[...]
Free On Bleeding Cool – The Hollows #1 And Red Sonja #1
To go with this last call, we have two free books for you today: The Hollows #1 by Amanda Hocking, Tony Lee and Steve Uy and Red Sonja #1 by Gail Simone and Walter Geovani. To check out the Story Bundle deal, click here. There isn't much time left to participate in the first ever digital[...]
Dynamite At C2E2 Includes Special Guest And Surprise Announcement
They've announced that Gail Simone (Swords of Sorrow) and Mark Waid (The Avenger) will be there. Dynamite Entertainment: Comic Book Secrets Revealed! Fri April 24| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Room S404 Join the Dynamite gang and their star-studded line-up of creative talent for an hour of explosive power! Learn all the juicy details behind Dynamite's epic[...]
Roy Thomas Joins All-Star Creative Team For Red Sonja #1973
The issue will contain the works of veteran Sonja writers Roy Thomas, Gail Simone, Luke Lieberman, and Eric Trautmann along with first-time Sonja writer Cullen Bunn and artists Dave Acosta and Rich Buckler.The stories will be 'retro-tinted' to capture the flavor of her classic comics era. Thomas reflects on the long legacy of the character, "It's been very gratifying to me[...]
Exclusive First Look At Swords Of Sorrow Books Shipping July 2015
This will be the third month of the all-female written and lead event and includes the third issue of the main series by Gail Simone and Sergio Davila and the first issue of the three part Red Sonja / Jungle Girl series by Marguerite Bennett and Mirka Andolfo. SWORDS OF SORROW #3 (OF 6) Cover A Main:[...]
Craig Tucker Covers Swords Of Sorrow For Comics And Friends
The all-female written and female lead comic event kicks off in may with the first of six issues of Swords of Sorrow by Gail Simone and Sergio Davila. To get your Comics And Friends exclusive cover, click here.   The retailer exclusive covers for the upcoming Swords of Sorrow #1 keep coming up Here we have an[...]
Alysia Yeoh – A Future DC Comics Transgender Superhero?
While there had been strides in the LGBT representation in comics, that T was somewhat lacking, and when present was often treated as, well, a superpower. When Batgirl got revamped after writer Gail Simone left the book, Alisa became a lesser character, living in Gotham as Barbara moved to Burnside But she did still appear in[...]
Nei Ruffino Draws Vampirella, Red Sonja and Dejah Thoris For Midtown Comics
As the number of retailer exclusives climb, the anticipation for this all-female written and all-female lead event grows and it kicks off with issue one of the six-part series by Gail Simone and Sergio Davila in May. If you want this cover, keep an eye on the Midtown Comics website as it should be listed soon. [...]