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BOOM! Studios in March 2012

Official Press Release


SUPURBIA #1
Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120927

What goes down when the capes come off? Meet the “Real Housewives” of Earth’s greatest super-team, the Meta Legion! It’s the egos, the tantrums, and the betrayals of the super set. Find out what happens behind the masks as superhero families are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life – and then some! From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new artist Russell Dauterman, this series takes the familiar super-team and turns it on its head with a scandalous, TMZ-fueled look at what it’s like to live with a superhero!


EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #1 (A)
EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #1 (B)
Written by Corinna Sara Bechko, Gabriel Hardman
Drawn by Marc Laming
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120955
From the team that brought you BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES comes an all new Apes saga! Gabriel Hardman (HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT) team up with red hot artist Marc Laming (AMERICAN CENTURY, THE RINSE) to take the fan-favorite franchise to all new heights in this can’t-miss mini-series. With ape society gripped in uncertainty, Doctor Zaius must find a way to unite the warring factions before they rip the city apart. It’s up to one lowly chimp to seek out the famed, disgraced General Aleron deep in the heart of the Forbidden Zone, with a secret that might help — or destroy!


HELLRAISER ANNUAL #1 (A)
HELLRAISER ANNUAL #1 (B)
Written by Clive Barker & Various
Drawn by Janusz Ordon
SC, 3224 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120939
The secrets of the Cenobite War revealed! The first year of Clive Barker’s long-awaited return to Hellraiser has been full of jaw-dropping events and new characters, forever changing the landscape of the classic horror universe. Now, only in this annual, learn the shocking secrets behind those seismic shocks to the Cenobites, the Cottons, and the hierarchy of Hell! This all new story will give clues to future storylines, so no Hellraiser fan can miss it!


ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #9 (A)
ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #9 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120937
BRAND-NEW ARC! GREAT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! The source of the imbalance of Law and Chaos that’s been assaulting the Multiverse is revealed, and it will leave Moorcock fans reeling! Finally, all incarnations of the Eternal Champion will have to join together to fight against forces bigger than Law and Chaos, for the very survival of existence itself! Legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock and New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson (iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN) bring Elric, Hawkmoon and Corum back to comics in this critically acclaimed series!


HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #9
Written by Erik Saltzgaber, Larry Wachowski
Drawn by Denys Cowan, Jackson Guice
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120941
Another bi-monthly dose of classic Hellraiser high strangeness comes your way! We have the next two epic installments of “The Devil’s Brigade,” with Erik Saltzgaber and Jackson Guice delivering “No Loss to the Community,” followed by “Black & White,” written by Larry Wachowski, of The Matrix fame, with art by Denys Cowan.


HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #10
Written by Nicolas Vince, Peter Akins
Drawn by Sam Kieth, Dave Dorman
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120942
With Chapter 11 of “The Devil’s Brigade,” the epic tale of Leviathan’s most fearsome soldiers, Nicholas Vince and Sam Kieth team up to bring you “Believe the Sinners.” Next, in “Songs of Metal and Flesh” by Peter Akins and Dave Dorman, will even the blind be spared the hooks of the Cenobites? From the darkest depths of the underworld comes another thrilling installment of HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES!


INCORRUPTIBLE #28 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #28 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120943
Since her apparent betrayal, Alana Patel has been on Max Damage’s long list of enemies. But when Alana is in danger and Max is called upon to save her, can he find the heart of a true superhero within himself and finally forgive the sins of the one person who forgave his? An unforgettable arc in the companion to Mark Waid’s Eisner-nominated superhero series, IRREDEEMABLE!


IRREDEEMABLE #35 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #35 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Diego Barreto
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120950
THE FALLOUT FROM THE REVELATION OF THE PLUTONIAN’S ORIGIN CONTINUES! As the Plutonian struggles with his past, the world is on the brink of nuclear apocalypse. Is there anything on earth that can save the human race now? Or will that savior come from…somewhere else? A gripping installment of Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated superhero saga.


PLANET OF THE APES #12 (A)
PLANET OF THE APES #12 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120952
When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human freedom fighter, the world plunged into chaos. Sullivan, now free from Alaya’s clutches, takes humanity’s fight for freedom to the next level, in a devastating gambit for ape and human alike! Writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno continue their critically acclaimed run and end this arc on a cliffhanger that you have to read to believe!


TERROR ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #2
Written by Doug Moench
Drawn by Mike Ploog
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120957
By popular demand, the classic Apes reprints continue! In 1974, mighty Marvel Comics published the bone-breaking PLANET OF THE APES MAGAZINE featuring a fan-loved, all-new original story written by Moon Knight co-creator Doug Moench and drawn by Ghost Rider co-creator Mike Ploog: TERROR ON THE PLANET OF THE APES! We heard you at conventions, we read your tweets, and we smiled at your wall posts! This issue features “The Forbidden Zone of Forgotten Horrors!” and “Lick the Sky Crimson.”



STEED AND MRS. PEEL #3
Written by Grant Morrison
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120958
From the one and only Grant Morrison — the conclusion of “The Golden Game!” Psychedelic secret agents John Steed and Emma Peel search for Tara King as she leads them to a secret society obsessed with deadly games. Will our heroes survive The Leopard People? Featuring artwork by Ian Gibson, best known for his work with Alan Moore on “The Ballad of Halo Jones.” The original British TV series The Avengers helped define the “Spy-Fi” genre and now Grant Morrison is serving up a science fiction/spy fiction mash-up with two of TV’s most iconic heroes!


VALEN THE OUTCAST #4 (A)
VALEN THE OUTCAST #4 (B)
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Matteo Scalera
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120964
The King is dead — long live the DEAD KING! King Valen Brand was a just ruler and a great warrior until he was killed in battle by the necromancer Korrus Null and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he’s considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul… The quest continues as Valen has reached the treacherous sea that acts as a border to Korrus Null’s deadly kingdom, Wraithendal. But when one of his companions is abducted by a seedy guild of thieves and murderers, will Valen even make it to the boat alive? Don’t miss this visceral new ongoing series from fan-favorite writer Michael Alan Nelson (28 DAYS LATER, ROBERT E. HOWARD’S HAWKS OF OUTREMER) and rising star DEADPOOL artist Matteo Scalera!



TANPOPO COLLECTION VOLUME 1 HC
Written by Camilla d’Errico
Drawn by Camilla d’Errico
SC, 176 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781608862542
Diamond Code: JAN120963
Celebrated creator Camilla d’Errico delivers a stunning visual journey exploring emotion, self-discovery/innocence and what it means to be human. TANPOPO is superhumanly intelligent and inhumanly emotionless. Attached to a mysterious machine and ruled by her vast knowledge, one day her heart rises up to struggle against her ruling mind. Torn and confused, she now seeks humanity, longing to feel what other humans feel. Each chapter of TANPOPO is inspired by a classic piece of literature or poetry, woven into its own epic story, and contained in this beautiful hardcover edition.



INCORRUPTIBLE VOL.6 TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781608860845
Diamond Code: JAN120944
THE FIGHT READERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! Max Damage, a terrifying supervillain turned superhero, is alone, thanks to the strain of the Plutonian’s return to earth. He’s excommunicated all of his allies, and he doesn’t even know about the new sidekick he inspired, a former supervillian who calls herself Hatecrime. All Max knows is that the Plutonian has finally come for him. And it’s a fight he’s ready for… Don’t miss this pivotal volume of Mark Waid’s superhero redemption series!



KEY OF Z TPB
Written by Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608861019
Diamond Code: JAN120951
New York City is down but not out – the zombie apocalypse has destroyed much of the city, but hard-boiled humanity hangs on. But with the survivors divided into warring factions, and the undead hiding behind every corner, only one man can walk the streets alone: Nick Ewing. His murdered wife and child, from the grave, give him the strength to continue his vendetta against the king of Yankee Stadium. The complete collected hit series from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, hot new talent Aaron Kuder, and cover artist Nathan Fox.



THE TRAVELER VOLUME 3
Written by Mark Waid, Tom Peyer
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860630
Diamond Code: JAN120960
Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up with comic luminary Mark Waid (IRREDEEMABLE, KINGDOM COME) and fan-favorite Tom Peyer, with art from the acclaimed Chad Hardin (AGE OF HEROES, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) to bring you the further adventures of the man out of time! A mysterious affliction has begun to spread over the world: strange temporal ghosts of the past and future come to the present to wreak havoc! With Soldier Zero on his tail, believing Traveler responsible for the temporal disruptions, Traveler must find a way to convince Soldier Zero of his innocence, while he investigates the connection between his past and the current destruction…



ADVENTURE TIME #2 (A)
ADVENTURE TIME #2 (B)
Written by Ryan North
Drawn by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JUL110961
IT’S TOTALLY MATHEMATICAL! Join Finn, Jake, and all of their friends in this second issue of the ongoing comic book series showcasing all-new adventures through the magical Land of Ooo. The boys have embarked on another crazy-cool adventure, and this one will be their longest, most exciting yet! The top-rated Cartoon Network show now has its own comic book! The Adventure is just beginning, so don’t miss out on this exploding phenomenon—this is an issue that will go FAST!



ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #6

Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120981
The adventure continues as Roger Langridge — the Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER — brings you the next chapter of his critically acclaimed side-splitting series! Having thwarted the dastardly crocodile Big Norman, the crew of the Snarkhunter is faced with their biggest threat yet — a pirate attack by some very familiar Lewis Carroll characters! Don’t be late! Don’t be late! Join Princess Scarlett, baby Rusty, the Walrus and the Carpenter for this very important date!


PEANUTS #3
Written by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton
Drawn by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Matt Whitlock
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120978
From the newspaper strips to the animated specials, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang have held a special place in America’s heart since first appearing in 1950. Let that young reader in your household discover these beloved characters like they were brand new! Peppermint Patty and Marcy join the series in “School Daze,” and Charlie Brown dons his Manager’s cap for another year of Spring Training. Includes classic Sunday strips from Charles Schulz and a special Linus 1st appearance variant cover!



ICE AGE: PLAYING FAVORITES
Written by Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
ISBN13: 9781608862535
Diamond Code: JAN120977
Before the spring thaw, KaBOOM! is serving up a mammoth heap of ICE AGE! Join the bumbling Sid the Sloth, the practical Manny the Mammoth, the cunning Diego the Saber-tooth Tiger, and the hilarious saber-toothed squirrel Scrat in an exciting all-new frozen adventure! Featuring wacky, beloved characters from the hit film series!



PETE AND MIRIAM
Written by Rich Tommaso
Drawn by Rich Tommaso
SC, 112pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860999
Diamond Code: JAN120970
In his first full graphic novel since his Eisner Award-winning performance on SATCHEL PAIGE: STRIKING OUT JIM CROW, Rich Tommaso delivers another gem with PETE AND MIRIAM. From the trouble caused by youthful impulses to exploring the seedier side of what life has to offer outside their suburban confines, Peter and Miriam forge their friendship through the odyssey of coming of age in America. This hot item at Angouleme is now available in the U.S. for the first time!

Preview – Roger Langridge’s Snarked #4

ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #4

Written & Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Roger Langridge
Diamond Code: NOV110840

Roger Langridge — the Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER — concludes the first arc of his all new side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as…SNARKED! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as “The Walrus and The Carpenter,”“Through the Looking Glass,” and “The Hunting of the Snark,” creating a brand new world of humorous grandeur. Princess Scarlett, baby Rusty, and the Walrus and the Carpenter must escape the relentless royal guards — but will they make it in time to set sail on the Snarkhunter? The search for the Red King continues in the all ages adventure that has captured the hearts of young and old alike!

Preview – Roger Langridge’s Snarked #3

ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #3

Written & Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Roger Langridge
Diamond Code: OCT110940

Roger Langridge — the Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER — continues his all new side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as…SNARKED! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as “The Walrus and The Carpenter,” “Through the Looking Glass,” and “The Hunting of the Snark,” creating an brand new world of humorous grandeur. Princess Scarlett, baby Rusty, and the Walrus and the Carpenter must find a crew to help take their quest to the sea — and who better than those of the Snarkhunter?! The search for the Red King continues in the all ages adventure that has captured the hearts of your and old alike!

Preview – Roger Langridge’s Snarked #2

ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #2

Written & Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Roger Langridge
Diamond Code: SEP110915

Roger Langridge — the Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER — continues his all new side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as…SNARKED! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as The Walrus and The Carpenter, Through the Looking Glass, and The Hunting of the Snark, creating an all new world of humorous grandeur. Join Princess Scarlett as she, her baby brother Rusty, and the Walrus and the Carpenter outwit the villainous royal advisors to save the Kingdom and set sail in search of the missing Red King. It’s a rip-roaring issue that you won’t want to miss!

Snarked #1 Goes to Second Print!

Official Press Release

SNARKED #1 SELLS OUT! GOES TO SECOND PRINTING!

October 13-, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – KABOOM!, BOOM! Studios’ All Ages imprint, is proud to announce SNARKED #1 has completely sold out of its first printing and will be going to a second print!

SNARKED #1 second print features more of two-time Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge (THE MUPPET SHOW, THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER) and his side-splitting adventure.  Both written and drawn by Langridge, SNARKED #1 second print is available from Diamond Comic Distributors with the following Diamond Code: AUG118218.

SNARKED continues its hot streak after KABOOM! offered Issue #0 for the introductory price of $1.00! With new readers piling into comic book stores, demand has outpaced supply with the next issue, leading SNARKED #1 to sell out the day after its release.

SNARKED fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors have completely sold out, first printings of SNARKED #1 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use http://www.comicshoplocator.com to find one!

This first issue of SNARKED takes a journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as “The Walrus and The Carpenter,” “Through the Looking Glass,” and “The Hunting of the Snark,” creating an all-new world of humorous grandeur. Join Princess Scarlett as she and her baby brother, Rusty, outwit the villainous royal advisers and team up with the infamous Walrus and Carpenter to set sail in search of their father, the Red King, who has been lost at sea for six months.

SNARKED #1 second print (Diamond Code: AUG118218 ) ships with a must-have Walrus variant cover by Roger Langridge, reproducing the A and B covers in a spectacular wrap-around version, recolored for this edition exclusively!

About BOOM! Studios Founded by Ross Richie, 2009 and 2010’s “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios, an Eisner and Harvey Award winner, generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?. BOOM!’s All Ages imprint KABOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED, and Scholastic’s WORDGIRL. BOOM!’s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, recently won the Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler’s I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER.

BOOM! Studios Review – The Rinse #2, Irredeemable #30, Snarked #1

The Rinse #2

The first issue of The Rinse was a solid outing.  It brought us into the world of money laundering and what could easily become a convoluted and complicated explanation of the world and what it entails instead was boiled down into a simple, easy to understand explanation.  Instead we’re given Sinclair who is dragged into a game that might be out of control hiding now from both the mob and the government.

What I’ve really liked about the first two issues is that on top of the action and all that’s going on, there’s still a focus on Sinclair.  He’s a pretty fleshed out character with lots of small details and quarks making another noir character stand out a bit from the pack.  The second issue also expands upon his world, dragging in friends and giving us a hint as to how Sinclair entered and got involved in the world of money laundering.

The art is solid and adds to the feel of the comic quite well.  The art doesn’t blow me away or having that gritty feel you sometimes get with crime comics, but instead reminds me more of something you’d find in a 70s cop show.  That’s not a knock at all, I really do enjoy the look and feel.

My one issue is there are a lot of moving parts to the series.  That means a lot of characters and a lot of sub-plots.  Reading each issue on their own I found myself having to go back and remember who was who and how everyone was connected.  It’s not so bad that you need a vendiagram but I wonder if the series would read better as a trade.

If you enjoy crime and noir comics, The Rinse is a solid series to add to your reading pile.

Writer: Gary Phillips Art: Marc Laming Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Buy

Irredeemable #30

Irredeemable is a series that really should be getting more attention than it does.  For thirty issues Mark Waid has been exploring what it means to be a hero and the fine line they walk between doing good and abusing power.  While the main focus and driver of the series is Plutonian, it’s the larger cast that many of the questions surround.  There’s really three parts to this issue.

The first focuses on Survivor and the fact that there’s a third brother.  We get to meet him and Survivor confronts him on the fact that as three brothers they had enough power to stop Plutonian from his attack on the world.  The twist is, as one brother dies the power is transferred to the remaining ones.  So, Survivor is left with a quandary, if his brother won’t help, should he just kill him, take his power and then take on Plutonian himself?

The second involves Plutonian who for all of the destruction he has caused, is actually protecting some.  There’s definitely a lot more to him than just being a super hero gone nuts, but we knew that.  It’s interesting how a character who has killed millions can then turn around and protect one.

The final part focuses on the U.S., Japan and China’s response to the return of Plutonian.  A pact has been made and there has been talk of sacrificing billions to save millions.  We get a sense of where that’s all going towards the end.

Mark Waid continues to explore this world and the difficult decisions that are made.  I’d say that this is another post apocalyptic story, but that doesn’t do the series justice.

Writer: Mark Waid Art: Diego Barreto and Damian Couceiro Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Story: 8 Art: 7.75 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy

Snarked #1

It would be easy to dismiss Snarked as a kids comic book by Roger Langridge has put together a comic book series that’s enjoyable by adults and children alike.  The series plays on the fantasy world set up by Lewis Carroll in that it involves folks like the Walrus and the Carpenter and Red Queen.

There’s a lot of humor in the comic and it still reminds me of old Popeye cartoons.  The feel and tone is fun and light hearted even with the scheming villains never truly coming off as scary.  The first issue focuses on the Walrus and Carpenter and Princess Scarlett who must seek the two out at the behest of the Cheshire Cat.  But there’s individuals who plot to take over the crown themselves.

The art is solid and there’s enough jokes and winks throughout that the comic is entertaining for adults and I can see kids enjoying it too.  I always have to throw props around to a comic that’s fun for an entire family.

Writer: Roger Langridge Art: Roger Langridge Publisher: kaboom!

Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy

BOOM! Studios provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

New Releases From BOOM! Studios! – 10/5/11

Official Press Release


10/5/11 Releases!

ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #1
FIRST ISSUE! Roger Langridge is back! The Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER returns for an all new side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as…SNARKED! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as The Walrus and The Carpenter, Through the Looking Glass, and The Hunting of the Snark, creating an all new world of humorous grandeur. Join Princess Scarlett as she and her baby brother Rusty outwit the villainous royal advisors and team up with the infamous Walrus and Carpenter to set sail in search of their father, the Red King, who has been lost at sea for six months. It’s a rip-roaring industry event you won’t want to miss, featuring connecting covers by Roger Langridge, and a special 1:10 THOR:THE MIGHTY AVENGER homage variant by fan-favorite Chris Samnee!
THE RINSE #2
Acclaimed crime novelist Gary Phillips (THE JOOK, VERTIGO’S ANGELTOWN and COWBOYS) returns to BOOM! with a new brand of crime! Money launderer Jeff Sinclair has $25 million in stolen casino cash that must be cleaned — whether he likes it or not! But with grisly Vegas enforcers breathing down his neck, and his legitimate (and not-so-legitimate) resources drying up, not to mention IRS agent Della Dash anticipating his every move, will Jeff survive long enough to initiate the rinse? A grounded, gritty look at the world of money laundering in the vein of Elmore Leonard, THE RINSE is a modern crime classic in the making! For fans of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ CRIMINAL!
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #11
STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #11 (LIMITED EDITION)
With the horrific plans of The Inheritors finally revealed, it’s up to the Traveler and Soldier Zero to find the source of their power before the entire planet is sucked into the cataclysmic fray! The crossover event of the year continues as Tom Peyer joins comic book icons Stan Lee and Mark Waid to bring you more time traveling mind benders!
28 DAYS LATER: GHOST TOWN VOL.5
After everything that has happened, Selena has London in her sights. But what is waiting for her there? Is there a part of her past lurking in the shadows, capable of destroying all she has worked for? The series that connects 28 DAYS LATER to 28 WEEKS LATER continues here!
DARKWING DUCK: F.O.W.L. DISPOSITION VOL. 3
“Revenge” is a dish best served cold, but “Double-Cross” turns out to be a dish best served…with duck? In this epic installment of the Disney Afternoon juggernaut, nothing is as it seems…or is it? Tune in and find out as Part 3 of Darkwing Duck’s “F.O.W.L. Disposition” charges on!
DEFINITIVE IRREDEEMABLE VOL.1
First time in a deluxe slipcase oversized hardcover edition! A gorgeous definitive edition of the acclaimed fan-favorite juggernaut! The first twelve issues of the ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid all in one collection! IRREDEEMABLE took the comic industry by storm in 2009 and is now celebrating its second year. With nothing like it on the market, Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE has been a recipient of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominations. If you are a long time fan of the series or someone who has been sitting on the fence, the DEFINITIVE IRREDEEMABLE EDITION is the book for you. So don’t miss your chance to dive into the series that dares to ask the question: what if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain?
FARSCAPE: RED SKY AT MORNING VOL.5
Pilot’s home planet is under attack! The crew of Moya gets a close-up look at the world that birthed their trusted navigator. But Moya is not the only ship that has come to help. Aeryn gets a shocker when she sees who else is in their corner. Another red hot collection of the new ongoing FARSCAPE series written by the show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon!
GRANDPA WON’T WAKE UP
This is not the children’s book your mother read to you! Best known for TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN and I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER, Eisner Award-winning talent Shannon Wheeler brings you this Li’l Golden parody that takes a look at the lighter side of discovering a cadaver in your living room. See what ridiculous lengths will be reached in trying to wake up Grandpa…and were those fishnets really necessary? A hilarious send up from new writing talent simon max hill and Shannon Wheeler! “
THE SHOW MUST GO ON TPB
Harvey Award Winner Roger Langridge has been lauded for his work on THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK, THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER, and his groundbreaking FRED THE CLOWN. This month while you are checking out his new KABOOM! series SNARKED, make sure you grab this collection of Langridge’s best, uncollected works. So come one, come all! Feast your eyes upon such marvels as Fred the Clown’s Flying Parsnip! See the Devil get outfoxed by the one and only Leppo! Behold the world’s greatest swordsman, the Kabuki Kid! Cower from our strobe-light-loving Undead Revue! Don’t miss the show-stopping song and dance of Frankenstein Meets Shirley Temple! All this and the first time all of his MUGWHUMP strips have been compiled under one cover! Don’t miss this capricious collection of uncollected comics from Roger Langridge!”

Preview – Roger Langridge’s Snarked #1

ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #1

Written & Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Roger Langridge
Diamond Code: AUG110930

FIRST ISSUE! Roger Langridge is back! The Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER returns for an all new side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as…SNARKED! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as The Walrus and The Carpenter, Through the Looking Glass, and The Hunting of the Snark, creating an all new world of humorous grandeur. Join Princess Scarlett as she and her baby brother Rusty outwit the villainous royal advisors and team up with the infamous Walrus and Carpenter to set sail in search of their father, the Red King, who has been lost at sea for six months. It’s a rip-roaring industry event you won’t want to miss, featuring connecting covers by Roger Langridge, and a special 1:10 THOR:THE MIGHTY AVENGER homage variant by fan-favorite Chris Samnee!

BOOM! Town @ Small Press Expo 2011 Booth #A16

Official Press Release

BOOM! TOWN COMES TO SMALL PRESS EXPO 2011 @ BETHESDA NORTH MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
BOOTH #A16

BOOM! TOWN GUESTS INCLUDE:

2009/2010 Harvey Award Winner & Eisner Award Nominee
Roger Langridge

SPX 2011 EXCLUSIVES!

ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED LIMITED EDITION PRINT
SIGNED & NUMBERED BY ROGER LANGRIDGE
(ONLY 100 AVAILABLE!)
$15


Also Debuting Roger Langridge’s THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

SCHEDULED SIGNINGS

BOOM! Town Booth #A16

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road · Bethesda, Maryland 20852

Saturday, September 10, 2010 – 11am – 7pm

All Day Signing – SNARKED & THE SHOW MUST GO ON’s Roger Langridge

Sunday, September 11, 2010 – 12pm – 6pm 

All Day Signing – SNARKED & THE SHOW MUST GO ON’s Roger Langridge

About BOOM! Town
Eisner, Harvey, and Best Publisher Award-winning BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s series IRREDEEMABLE, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KABOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED, and Scholastic’s WORDGIRL. BOOM!’s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, recently won the Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler’s I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER.

Boom! Studios Gets Personal With the Latest Email Ask

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Email is one area that the entire comic book industry is lagging behind, so I paused and read the below message sent today by Boom! Studios‘ Chip “Cuddles” Mosher  The email comes of personal and is a very good “ask” and this is coming from someone who writes emails professionally for organizations and campaigns.  You can read the full email below, but kudos for changing it up from the normal newsletter.

The email began with the awesome subject, “BOOM! Studios needs a favor from you.”

To all our BOOM! Studios/KABOOM! Newsletter Subscribers,

As I am sure you have read, sales for comics are down this year from last. So I wanted to ask you all to do me a favor… and that is to make sure you are pre-ordering your books from your local comic shop or online retailer. If you don’t have a subscription or pull list, and you are a comics fan, please take the time to work with your local comic shop to get one. By pre-ordering your comics with your local retailer you make it easier for them to know what to order for their store and run their business better. This isn’t just true for BOOM! Studios comics and trades, but for every publisher and every store. It’s just a very helpful thing to do!

Selfishly, I want to let you know about a comic book from us that you should definitely be pre-ordering! Roger Langridge’s SNARKED (Diamond Code of JUN110963) debuts this August with a #0 issue for only $1.  You might have fallen in love with Roger’s cartooning on his Harvey Award-winning THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK series that we published over the past two years or his writing on THOR:THE MIGHTY AVENGER, which was a fan-favorite this past year from our friends at Marvel. Below, I’m going to give you a chance to see some preview pages and read some of the advanced reviews that we have gotten on this title, if you haven’t seen them already. I could tell you more about the book, but I’d rather you just experience the pure joy of Roger’s work below. The advance buzz on this book is great and I don’t want you to miss out.

So when you go to your local comic shop today, or later in the week, make sure you have a subscription or pull list at the store. And if you are so inclined, put SNARKED #0 (Diamond Code of JUN110963) on that new list or the list you currently have. It’s only a buck, so you won’t regret it. (SNARKED #1 will be coming out this October.) Making sure you have a subscription or pull list at your local comic shop is just the right thing to do these days – whether you put SNARKED on it or not. But I am the Marketing and Sales Director here at BOOM!, so you’ll have to forgive me for trying to sell you on SNARKED! :P

Here are the pages and advanced reviews I’ve promised:


“A Must Buy… Langridge has created another comic book classic.” — MTV GEEK!
http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/06/23/advance-review-roger-langridges-snarked-0-is-a-must-buy/

“…you’d be doing yourself a favor to check out Roger Langridge’s latest project, Snarked.” – IGN
http://comics.ign.com/articles/117/1179555p1.html

“…it is your duty to drop a dollar on this glorious publication and spread the good word.” – Comic Book Resources
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=3625

“Langridge has succeeded… in not only making an enjoyable comic but making one in which his story is both an original creation and true to its roots.” – ROBOT 6
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/06/robot-reviews-snarked-0/

All The Best,

Chip “Cuddles” Mosher
Marketing and Sales Director
BOOM! Studios

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