May 16, 2006, Runnemede, NJ - Dynamite Entertainment today released images and information concerning their debut of the all-new Highlander comic book series following the characters from the first movie.

The series will feature an introductory priced #0 issue - similar to the successful promotions used to launch Red Sonja #0 and Battlestar Galactica #0 to dizzying heights - as well as the all-star creative team of writers Brandon (Battlestar Galactica) Jerwa with Michael (Red Sonja) Oeming, along with artist Lee (Red Sonja) Moder! And Dynamite is launching the series on all cylinders, with a painted cover by painter extraordinaire Gabriele Dell'Otto and 50/50 Highlander photo cover!

"Brandon and Michael have been working closely with the Highlander gurus to create a story that takes the core concepts that have made this such a powerful film, television and book franchise, and incorporate those concepts into a kick-a$$ comic book," commented Dynamite Spokesperson J. Allen. "This is very similar to the process we worked to make Red Sonja such a success. Now, we've paired Oeming with Jerwa, and Brandon is enjoying his work with the master."

As far as artist Lee Moder, Allen continued, "The Highlander Universe is rich and dynamic with the stories of immortals, and especially Connor MacLeod, and Lee Moder is a natural for both the "present day" action of the script as well as the flashbacks featuring glimpses into Connor's past lives. The comic rocks and we're happy to put out this first issue - which leads right into #1 - out there for fans at just a quarter. Oh yeah, we've got the Kurgan in here too! All in time for the 20th Anniversary! Sweet!"

The issue is available for PRE-ORDER now, and will ship to specialty stores in July.

Featuring events that start off shortly after the first film, Connor MacLeod, the Immortal Highlander, finds himself in the middle of a present day reunion that takes him back to Berlin, right after the events of the Second World War! During the "Coldest War" Connor comes up against the Kurgan and the cadre of highly trained super-assassins who follow him.

Issue #0 leads directly into issue #1 of this all-new, ongoing series! Featuring a painted cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto, plus a photo cover and written by Brandon Jerwa w/Michael Avon Oeming with art by Lee Moder!


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