Dynamite has unveiled the Kristina Deak-Linsner cover, which is exclusive to their Vampirella: Roses for the Dead #1 Ultimate Collectors Box. Roses for the Dead is Dynamite’s back-to-basics series leading into Vampirella’s 50th anniversary in 2019.
Official PR follows:
Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the Vampirella: Roses for the Dead #1 Ultimate Collectors Box! This limited-edition box set features the main cover by Joseph Michael Linsner and Subscription cover by Billy Tucci, the Retailer Exclusive covers and pieces available no where else. This super rare box set will be strictly limited to initial orders only. Preorder yours now or risk missing out.
Vampirella: Roses for the Dead features fan-favorite artist Joe Michael Linsner and writer Kristina Deak-Linsner taking the iconic heroine back-to-basics as Dynamite prepares to celebrate her 50th Anniversary in 2019! In the series, Vampirella hunts down a sexual predator in order to feed her insatiable thirst for blood. While tracking him down to a Philadelphia nightclub, Evily the Witch bars her path. They clash and the plan is thwarted. Do they both decide to team up against him, or remain at odds? Whatever the means, Vampi vows to get revenge!
With this limited-edition set, each box will contain:
· Roses for the Dead #1 Box Set Exclusive Cover featuring all-new cover art by Kristina Deak-Linsner and signed by Linsner
· Roses for the Dead #1 Box Set Exclusive Cover featuring limited cover art variation by Joe Michael-Linsner and signed by Linsner
· A Complete Set of All Regular Edition Covers – by Billy Tucci and Joe Michael Linsner – of Roses for the Dead #1
· A Complete Set of all Retailer Exclusive Covers – by Billy Tucci and Joe Michael Linsner – of Roses for the Dead #1
· The Roses for the Dead #1 Blank Authentix Cover
· A limited edition print featuring the cover art of Roses for the Dead #1 Billy Tucci cover signed by Tucci
· A limited edition print featuring the cover art of Roses for the Dead #1 Joe Michael Linsner cover signed by Linsner
· A special Vampirella-themed box
Joseph Michael Linsner is best known for his creation, Dawn, from the Cry for Dawn comic series. The character most recently appeared in a Dawn / Vampirella miniseries written and drawn by Linsner for Dynamite Entertainment. With her collector box exclusive cover, Kristina Deak-Linsner becomes the first woman to both write and draw Vampirella for publication.
Vampirella: Roses for the Dead #1 Ultimate Collectors Box is currently available now for pre-ordering and scheduled to ship in June of 2018. Fans are encouraged to follow Dynamite Entertainment’s social media channels for the latest updates on Vampirella comic books and graphic novels.
When we talk about dwindling comics readers, covers like this pop in my mind.
I have a hard time taking my kids to a comic shop these days because I have to shy them away from entire sections that gratuitously display violence, blood, guts, brains, T&A, or outright objectification of women.
I’m not judging people that want those books. God bless the variety and free choice.
But how do we expect to build up readers if all we do is cater to aging white males and make uncomfortable experiences for kids, women, and families? No wonder kids get their books from bookstores or Scholastic School Fairs.
On a related note, shop owners should educate their staff on family friendly policies. I like rap music but when I go into a shop blasting explicit lyrics with my kids, it’s a turn off as a parent. I guess if that’s the vibe the LCS is going for … ok. But I think the vibe would be more profitable if it was family oriented.
Thoughts welcome.
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