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Grommets sees a triple sell-out and heads back to print

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The first three issues of breakout hit series Grommets by The New York Times bestselling writer Rick Remender, fan-favorite comedian and writer Brian Posehn, artistic powerhouse Brett Parson, and colorist extraordinaire Moreno Dinisio have been wiped out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics has fast-tracked all three issues back to print this week in order to keep up with the flurry of reorder activity.

Grommets takes readers on the ’80s-infused journey of a young Rick who starts a new school and tries desperately to find his place amongst the cliques of foul-mouthed high schoolers of the Sacramento suburbs. Skateboarding provides him with an opportunity to make some ‘cool’ new friends—but he soon finds out that they may not be as ‘cool’ as he (or they!) first thought.

Perfect for fans of Freaks & Geeks and Dazed and Confused, Grommets is at once an authentic look at punk rock and skater culture and a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. It’s a heartfelt story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.

Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 2:

  • Grommets #1, fourth printing – Lunar Code 0824IM906
  • Grommets #2, third printing – Lunar Code 0824IM907
  • Grommets #3, second printing – Lunar Code 0824IM908

Grommets #4 is available at comic book shops now:

  • Cover A by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0624IM303
  • Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Chuck BB – Lunar Code 0624IM304

Grommets #5 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 23:

  • Cover A by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0824IM385
  • Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0824IM386

Grommets #6 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 27:

  • Cover A by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0924IM357
  • Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Kevin Cross – Lunar Code 0924IM358

Grommets gets a double sell-out and heads back to print

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Issues #1 and #2 of Grommets by The New York Times bestselling writer Rick Remender, fan-favorite comedian and writer Brian Posehn, artistic powerhouse Brett Parson, and colorist extraordinaire Moreno Dinisio have sold out yet again. Image Comics will rush both issues back to print this week in order to keep up with growing demand for the series.

The Grommets #2, second printing will feature brand new cover art by Parson.

Grommets takes readers on the ’80s-infused journey of a young Rick who starts a new school and tries desperately to find his place amongst the cliques of foul-mouthed high schoolers of the Sacramento suburbs. Skateboarding provides him with an opportunity to make some ‘cool’ new friends—but he soon finds out that they may not be as ‘cool’ as he (or they!) first thought.

Grommets #1, third printing (Lunar Code 0524IM931) and Grommets #2, second printing (Lunar Code 0424IM990) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 4.

Grommets #3 Cover A by Parson (Lunar Code 0524IM306) and Grommets #3 Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Parson (Lunar Code 0524IM307) are available now at comic shops.

Grommets #4 Cover A by Brett Parson (Lunar Code 0624IM303) and Grommets #4 Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Chuck BB (Lunar Code 0624IM304) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 28.

Preview: The Grommets #3

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The Grommets #3

(W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A) Moreno Dinisio (A/CA) Brett Parson
In Shops: Jul 31, 2024
SRP: $3.99

A house party plan is hatched on a ditch day at the arcade when Rick and Brian take their shot at the girl of their dreams, but will Liberty Spike Mike’s defiance of Nancy Reagan make their dreams go up in smoke?

Grommets #3

Take a Ditch Day and Join the Party in Grommets #3

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Image Comics has released a sneak peek of the shenanigans to come in Grommets #3 by writer Rick Remender, fan-comedian and writer Brian Posehn, art by Brett Parson, and colorist Moreno Dinisio.

In Grommets #3, a house party plan is hatched on a ditch day at the arcade when Rick and Brian take their shot at the girl of their dreams.

Grommets takes readers on the ’80s-infused journey of a young Rick who starts a new school and tries desperately to find his place amongst the cliques of foul-mouthed high schoolers of the Sacramento suburbs. Skateboarding provides him with an opportunity to make some ‘cool’ new friends—but he soon finds out that they may not be as ‘cool’ as he (or they!) first thought.

Perfect for fans of Freaks & Geeks and Dazed and Confused, Grommets is at once an authentic look at punk rock and skater culture and a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. It’s a heartfelt story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.

Grommets #3 Cover A by Parson (Lunar Code 0524IM306) and Grommets #3 Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Parson (Lunar Code 0524IM307) will hit shelves on Wednesday, July 31.

Grommets #3

Mini Reviews: Dungeons and Dimwits, Something is Killing the Children, and Grommets!

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SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #38

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

Logan

Dungeons and Dimwits #1 (Dren Productions) – This is a comic by James Mascia and Kodaris about a group of kids who get sucked into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. There are some silly jokes about the player characters fighting enemies way above their level, but the visuals are amateurish with kind of chibi style characters with one single, intense facial expression. Also, not all the jokes land in 2024, especially ones about a cast member always wanting to play a female character, ending up as one, and that being “Ew gross”. I love a good fantasy comedy series, but this doesn’t get the job done despite an insane cliffhanger. Overall: 5.0 Verdict: Pass

Something is Killing the Children #38 (BOOM! Studios) – This arc of Something is Killing the Children, “Road Stories”, has featured standalone stories from Erica Slaughter’s past, and issue 38 is no exception. Erica is passed out in a kid’s treehouse for most of the issue, and James Tynion and Werther Dell’Edera create suspense by keeping you in the dark if the monster is still around. SiKtC #38 provides an outsider’s view on Erica and her work with a few creepy moments from the plush she carries around. The last third of the issue start to show that she’s beginning to care about the people who she saves from monsters instead of getting the job done like when she helps even out the kids’ older sister’s hair after they made a mess of it with scissors. “Road Stories” has definitely been a “breather arc” after the intense New Mexico storyline, but SiKtC continues to be a solid, character driven horror book. Overall: 8.0 Verdict: Buy

Grommets #2 (Image) – From the first page of a bedroom plastered with punk rock and Marvel Comics posters, Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, and Brett Parson continue to bathe in (occasionally gory) nostalgia in Grommets #2. Rick and Brian skate or die throughout Sacramento, actually meet some girls, and savor some Imperial phase Taco Bell. (Pre-Chihuahua/Enchirito era.) in the latest installment of this slice of life series. The scripting and dialogue feels like two buddies hanging out and trying to bust each other’s chops with Rick and Brian not being at a stage in their friendship where they can bare their souls about the deeper things in life. (Plus they’re teenage boys living in Reagan’s America.) The Jens (Badass female skaters) are a great addition to the supporting cast, especially Jen 2, who is ACAB personified. Grommets #2 is funny, scary, and even triumphant once Rick gets more confident at skating and continues to nail how epic every day as a kid used to feel. Overall: 8.5 Verdict: Buy

Grommets #1 lands the trick and gets a second printing

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Writer Rick Remender and comedian and writer Brian Posehn alongside artistic powerhouse Brett Parson and colorist extraordinaire Moreno Dinisio have a kickflip hit on their hands with last week’s buzzy debut of Grommets #1. This seven issue miniseries from Image Comics has instantly charmed readers with its slice-of-life, coming-of-age story and is being rushed back to print this week in order to keep up with escalating demand.

Like some of the best John Hughes movies, Grommets takes readers on an ’80s-infused journey of a young Rick starts a new school and tries desperately to find his place amongst the cliques of foul-mouthed high schoolers of the Sacramento suburbs. Skateboarding provides him with an opportunity to make some ‘cool’ new friends—but he soon finds out that they may not be as ‘cool’ as he (or they!) first thought.

Grommets is at once an authentic look at punk rock and skater culture and a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. It’s a heartfelt story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.

Grommets #1, second printing (Lunar Code 0524IM810) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 3.

Grommets #2 Cover A by Parson (Lunar Code 0424IM280) and Grommets #2 by Alex Riegel, 1:10 copy incentive (Lunar Code 0424IM281) will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 26.

Grommets #1, second printing

Mini Reviews: Ultimate and Punk Spider-Man and Grommets

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Grommets #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

Logan

Spider-Punk: Arms Race #4 (Marvel) – Arms Race #4 is a loud, flashy end to Spider-Punk’s second miniseries from Cody Ziglar, Justin Mason, and Morry Hollowell. The mini could have maybe used another issue to flesh out the villain, Earth-138’s Dr. Octavius, who is just a run of the mill baddie with cool tech, or the new Wakanda supporting characters, but makes up for it with pure action fun. Mason and Hollowell draw and color one hell of a mech battle, and Ziglar’s one-liners are straight out of an edgy Saturday morning cartoon. Compared to the badass action and political commentary of the original Spider-Punk, Arms Race is a little bit of a disappointment, but overall, I had fun with the series and this group of characters. Overall: 7.5 Verdict: Read

Ultimate Spider-Man #5 (Marvel) – Jonathan Hickman and David Messina go into what makes Harry Osborn tick in Ultimate Spider-Man, which is the series’ weakest issue, but connects the comic to the larger Ultimate Universe. The writing is especially Hickman-y and goes into great detail about how the Green Goblin armor works, but is offset by some menacing interactions with Kingpin and some more soul-searching with Peter Parker. Harry and Peter are truly brother heroes even if Mary Jane not knowing Peter’s secret, and Gwen Stacy knowing both of theirs will lead to trouble. After last issue, the interactions between Harry and Peter feel out of sequence, but Hickman and Messina make young Mr Osborn as complex as he’s been in years. Overall: 7.7 Verdict: Read

Grommets #1 (Image) – Grommets is a chill, laidback book about 2 up and coming skaters named Rick and Brian in 1984 Sacramento from Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, and Brett Parson. (Seriously, it’s the most chill Remender book ever.) It does a great job of capturing what it’s like to be an utter loser and suck at everything, including the one thing you’re really passionate about. Like his work on Tank Girl, Parson brings a kind of MAD magazine attention to detail with his artwork, and the skating scenes are fluid and effortless with one notable exception. All in all, Grommets #1 is a humorous examination of the terrors of adolescence (The line from Rick’s dad “Find something you like to do other than comic books” really hit home.) and the euphoria of finally finding a close friend. Definitely a breezy, summer read. Overall: 8.6 Verdict: Buy

Grommets #1 delivers an exaggerated 80s

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Grommets #1

Two best-friend outcasts navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. On one side of the coin, Grommets is an authentic look at 80s skate culture, a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. On the other, it’s a heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared. Grommets #1 is an interesting start that takes us back to the 80s, warts and all.

I wasn’t a skater in the 80s. I orbited the world, but hanging out in skate parks and hopping on a board weren’t things I did growing up. There were friends that skated though, so I had a peak into that culture and world. Writers Rick Remender and Brian Posehn attempt to capture it all and the result is a rather exaggerated, comedic take, that also takes us back to the more cringe of that time period too.

Grommets #1, so far, is about two outcasts. One is due to their constant moving while the other is that person you knew that always exaggerated. The duo are up against the pressure of their peers with teasing and put downs and challenges to put up or shut up. It all works, and works well, and captures the time period. That includes the constant homophobia which will likely make readers cringe now but it’s realistic to that time period. Remender and Posehn lay it on a bit too much but the comic overall is full of exaggeration and extremes.

That exaggeration is emphasized in the art by Brett Parson with color by Moreno Dinisio and lettering by Rus Wooton. The extreme is clear in the final moments of the comic that lead to a titanic spill and embarrassment. The style though is solid for the story and world, it captures a bit of the skater vibe.

Grommets #1 is an interesting debut. It’s more a comedic “slice of life” comic than anything else with low stakes. It’s all rather quaint in a way delivering a comic that’s nostalgia of a time growing up.

Story: Rick Remender, Brian Posehn Art: Brett Parson
Color: Moreno Dinisio Letterer: Rus Wooton
Story: 7.25 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.35 Recommendation: Read

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: Grommets #1 (of 7)

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Grommets #1 (of 7)

(W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A) Moreno Dinisio (A/CA) Brett Parson
In Shops: May 29, 2024
SRP: $3.99

MINISERIES PREMIERE
Two best-friend outcasts navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. On one side of the coin, GROMMETS is an authentic look at 80s skate culture, a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. On the other, it’s a heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.

Grommets #1 (of 7)

Titan Comics announces Girl Rebels, out October 2024!

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Girl Rebels: From Greta Thunberg to Malala, Five Inspirational Tales of Female Courage follows the stories of incredible women in modern history, including Thunberg, Emma ‘X’ Gonzalez and Malala Yousafzai among others.

Beautifully illustrated by a diverse, international creative team, fans of extraordinary real-life stories will love this!

“From what age are we allowed to change the world?”

Six girls, five empowering adventures. From climate activism to fighting for education and gun control, each story delves deep into the personal struggles and triumphs of remarkable individuals.

The Girl Rebels graphic novel shares the extraordinary journeys of six young women who refused to be silenced in the face of adversity and have since become symbols of change.

Through rich storytelling and stunning visuals, readers will be inspired by the unwavering spirit of Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Yusra Mardini, Emma ‘X’ Gonzalez and the Parkway Kids, and Melati and Isabel Wijsen.

Each turn of the page will draw readers into the lives of these young girls, who never intended to become spokespeople or flag-bearers, but have now become inspiring icons and role models for thousands of young people all over the world.

Carefully crafted by a talented team of international authors, the anthology presents a compelling exploration of youth activism and social change. The noblest battles of the modern world are brought to life by diverse and renowned illustrators, such as Bret Parson and Gijé.

Girl Rebels is for fans of thrilling real-life stories and youth activism around the globe. Join these brave young women on their journey to change the world and discover the power of resilience, determination, and solidarity.

Girl Rebels: From Greta Thunberg to Malala, Five Inspirational Tales of Female Courage is out October 29, 2024 from writers Laurent Hopman, Fabien Morin, and Julien Derain, and featuring art by Gijé, Jocelyn Joret, Brett Parson, Vittoria Macioci, and Rebecca Traunig. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million and Forbidden Planet for UK. 

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