Broken Frontier

Dynamite Entertainment announced today that artist Nigel Raynor will be joining writer Greg Pak (SOLD OUT Planet Hulk AND Phoenix Endsong) on the all-new Battlestar Galactica comic book series, a license of Universal Studios Consumer Products Group, as well as cover artists Steve Mc Niven (Civil War, New Avengers) and Michael Turner (Wolverine: Origin and Civil War cover artist), with more to be announced!

“After an exhaustive search for the right artist to work alongside Greg, we’re please to announce that Nigel Raynor is the newest member of Dynamite’s Galactica Crew,” explained Dynamite Entertainment Spokesperson J. Allen. “Nigel’s a relatively new name to comics, but fans will get a taste of his exceptional art, and Pak’s awesome script, in the introductory priced Battlestar Galactica #0 planned for release in May.  And remember fans, this issue will be at the incredible introductory price of twenty-five cents (that’s right, just a slim quarter!) featuring a photo cover of Six and a brand new cover by Steve (Civil War, New Avengers) McNiven!”

The aforementioned issue #0 of Battlestar Galactica #0 is currently available for pre-order in the pages of the upcoming Previews Magazine. Look for interior of Raynor’s interior art to be released next week.

And Comic Shop Retailers are already excited about Battlestar Galactica’s huge launch by Dynamite Entertainment!

"The New Battlestar Galactica Television show has been a hit since its first episode of the mini-series, and the regular series has grown by leaps and bounds. Diving into multiple layers of military, political and personal effects of a demolished society. Greg Pak's writing is a perfect match to the intensity that this show delivers week- to –week, and thank God it’s at Dynamite!  They know how to handle licensed comics, and their track record with Army of Darkness and Red Sonja proves it!" - Mike Malve of Atomic Comics in Arizona!

“Battlestar Galactica is the one show I currently watch every week.  It’s my favorite show on TV.  The quarter comic is the perfect launch, as we plan on giving these away at both of our stores in May (and with a little bit of luck these will ship in time for Free Comic Book Day!)  I’m confident in Dynamite’s ability to market this book.  We’ll be promoting this through as many media outlets as possible to bring in the Sci Fi crowd as well.  And the timing is working out well, with Greg Pak not only having sold out of every issue of Marvel’s Phoenix: Endsong, but now selling out of Planet Hulk!  I can’t wait to read this myself." - Mike Ferarro of Fat Jack’s Comicrypt in Philadelphia!

“Wow!  When Dynamite mentioned they were doing Battlestar Galactica, I had to do a double take.  I couldn’t believe it.  The best show on TV finally having a comic.  It’s, well, DYNAMITE!  Last year, we (Stormwatch) gave away Red Sonja #0’s for Free Comic Book Day, and at all the shows we appeared at, with flyers for our stores.  This was a nice traffic builder, and has allowed Red Sonja to consistently sell above all other publishers (except Marvel and DC), including Conan.   Now, we expect that this will do even better, as the cross-over of Battlestar Galactica and comics is a natural fit, and Dynamite is THE company to bring this to comics, as they will treat it right.  This is also a great opportunity for comic retailers, as the opportunity to bring Battlestar Galactica to a bigger audience is a dream come true, especially from a company such as Dynamite who will deliver the goods!  Again, WOW!  I can’t wait to see the comic.  This is a dream come true!  And this time, we’ll make sure we order enough, as we didn’t’ order enough of the Red Sonja #0 book, but on this, we’ll order lots more!  Like I said, it’s like a dream come true!"

- Bob Hoskins of Stormwatch Comics in Berlin New Jersey!