Jem and the Holograms #18
Kelly Thompson (w) • Jen Bartel (a & c)
THE HOLOGRAMS struggle to come to grips with the emotional ramifications of Silica and their short tour gone wrong, The unsure what recent events mean for their band’s future. Is there even a future for JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Jem and the Holograms, Vol. 3: Dark Jem
Kelly Thompson (w) • Sophie Campbell (a & c)
Something is wrong with SYNERGY! As JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS’ first tour begins, something—or someone—called SILICA is after them… but who, or what, is she? Meanwhile, THE MISFITS need to replace their lead singer fast—and maybe even… permanently?!? Collects issues #11–16.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 136 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-683-6
Jem and the Holograms: Outrageous Edition Oversized Hardcover
Kelly Thompson (w) • Sophie Campbell, Emma Vieceli, Corin Howell, Jen Bartel (a) • Sophie Campbell (c)
IT’S SHOWTIME, SYNERGY! JERRICA BENTON and her sisters KIMBER, AJA, and SHANA are trying to make it as a band… but JERRICA’s stage fright is holding them back. But when they make a shocking discovery in their father’s secret laboratory, the mysterious SYNERGY changes everything, and JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS are born… just wait till PIZZAZZ and the MISFITS find out they have competition! This beautiful oversized hardcover collects the first 10 issues of the critically acclaimed series, plus the double-length Annual, the Holiday Special, and the Valentine Special!
HC • FC • $49.99 • 340 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-660-7
Jem and the Holograms #17
Kelly Thompson (w) • Jen Bartel (a, c)
Still reeling from the shattering conclusion to DARK JEM, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS regroup—desperate to find a path forward. Meanwhile, THE MISFITS find themselves with a unique problem… one lead singer too many!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
It’s a new week and for those who have this day off here in the United States, have a fun and safe 4th of July!
For those that don’t and want to kill some time at work, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.
Around the Tubes
20th Century Danny Boy – Truth, Justice, & The Corporate Conscience by Steve Gerber – A must read for comic fans.
Oakland Press News – Man wearing ‘The Thing’ mask during Waterford gas station cash grab charged – Thing Smash (and grab)!
CBR – Tilting at Windmills: Why Were Retailers Afraid to Order Big on DC’s “Rebirth”? – Further evidence retailers are an issue.
Around the Tubes Reviews
The Outhousers – East of West #27
Comic Attack – Jem and the Holograms #16
The Beat – Wandering Star
The Outhousers – X-O Manowar #47
Jem and the Holograms #16
Kelly Thompson (w) • Sophie Campbell (a & c)
DARK JEM PART—concludes! PIZZAZZ rejoins THE MISFITS in time to confront looming threat of Silica. But it will take everyone working together—and performing together—in one SUPER SHOW to stop Silica and The Sickness’s spread once and for all.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Jem and the Holograms #15
Kelly Thompson (w) • Sophie Campbell (a & c)
DARK JEM part 5 of 5! Silica’s band The Sickness take over the Misfits’ Tour—and the Holograms have to work with the Misfits to stop her! And just as things look hopeless, an unexpected guest shows up in appropriately dramatic fashion to help save the day… or maybe bask in their destruction!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Jem and the Holograms #14: Dark Jem, Part 4
Kelly Thompson (w) • Sophie Campbell (a & c)
The HOLOGRAMS reluctantly try to disconnect SYNERGY to stop the DARK JEM infection from spreading—but it’s far too late. SYNERGY is gone… and what’s taken her place isn’t under anyone’s control. In fact—SILICA is striking out on her own!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
It’s new comic book day tomorrow! What are folks excited for? What do you want to read? For those who are participating in the hotel lottery for San Diego Comic Con today, good luck!
While you await for your turn to get a hotel room, here’s some news and reviews you might have missed from around the web.
Around the Tubes
The Comichron – A 25-year track of comics publisher market shares – Awesome to see this data.
The Outhousers – BREAKING: CBR Sold to Valnet, Inc; Future of Comic Book Fluff News in Doubt – Congrats to CBR!
Around the Tubes Reviews
CBR – Black Panther #1
Newsarama – Black Panther #1
CBR – Jem and the Holograms #13
Newsarama – Best Shot Reviews: Daredevil #5, Batman and Robin: Eternal #26, Godzilla Oblivion #1
Jem and the Holograms #13: Dark Jem, Part 3
Kelly Thompson (w) • Sophie Campbell (a & c)
DARK JEM! Not only are JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS not themselves but whatever is infecting them is now spreading to others every time they play. JERRICA, AJA, SHANA, and KIMBER band together—but will they be forced to destroy SYNERGY to save the world from the DARK JEM sound. Meanwhile Pizzazz makes plans to get back her band… at any cost!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
