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July 21, 2014, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite enjoyment is pleased to announce that comic book writer Cullen Bunn (Deadpool, Magneto) will tackle their large cast of company-owned and licensed pulp heroes in Masks II. following upon the success of the bestselling 2012 Masks miniseries, Masks II will unite famous crime-fighters of singular purpose (if not diverse ideologies and techniques) in an epic miniseries event created to appeal to both longtime fans and fresh newcomers.
“I couldn’t be a lot more ecstatic to be working on Masks II,” says Bunn. “I’ve always loved these terrific classic characters that I will have the privilege of working with, and I’m striving to keep the tone of the pulps that have always been a big inspiration for me. I’ll admit, this project is a little intimidating, because I’ve put together a very ambitious team-up story that readers will have to see to believe!”
The original Masks series launched in 2012 with industry fanfare, with its #1 issue ranking among the bestselling independent comic books of the year and selling over 70,000 copies. Drawn to the premise by the work of superstar painter Alex Ross, writer Chris Roberson, and artist Dennis Calero, readers thrilled to an adventure that united classic characters like The Shadow, The Spider, The green Hornet, and Kato against a cadre of corrupt politicians and their fascist police state. Masks II promises to follow the themes well established within that first series, but in a way that’s best for new readers.
Bunn recently released his debut work with Dynamite Entertainment, a standalone tale presented in The shadow #0 that teamed the supernatural vigilante with legendary escape artist Harry Houdini. Masks II marks his first foray into the long-form comic story for Dynamite.
“Since Day One we’ve strived to deliver high-octane action on Masks,” said Nick Barrucci, CEO and publisher of Dynamite Entertainment. “The fresh style that Cullen brings to comics is exactly what makes him the best choice to fit the bill. He’s our absolute top choice for a project of this caliber!”
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