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Buffy Continues Slaying at BOOM!

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BOOM! Studios has announced it has acquired the comic book and graphic novel publishing license to Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the groundbreaking pop culture phenomenon. BOOM! Studios will release new monthly comic book series, limited series, original graphic novels and more that officially expand the rich mythology created in television, novels and beyond, in partnership with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products.

Created by writer and director Joss Whedon, Buffy The Vampire Slayer premiered on the WB Network on March 10th, 1997. The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series, which ran for seven seasons from 1997-2003, stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as “Buffy Summers.” Chosen to battle vampires, demons and other forces of darkness, Buffy is aided by a Watcher who guides and teaches her as she surrounds herself with a circle of friends called the “Scooby Gang.”

The comic had previously been published by Dark Horse who recently wrapped up their run.

BOOM! Studios Releases a First Look at Rod Serling’s Original Planet of the Apes Adaptation

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BOOM! Studios and 20th Century Fox Consumer Products have released a first look at Planet of the Apes: Visionaries, a new Original Graphic Novel, releasing in August 2018 as part of the 20th Century Fox Uncovered collection.

BOOM! Studios searched the 20th Century Fox film archives and unearthed the first screenplay for the original Planet of the Apes (1968) movie, written by Rod Serling, and adapted this radically different vision of the franchise into comic book format for the first time as a part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the film from acclaimed actor/comedian/writer Dana Gould and Chad Lewis.

The first Planet of The Apes (1968) film is an adaptation of the French novel La Planète des Singes. On the road to making the landmark science-fiction classic, 20th Century Fox commissioned Rod Serling to adapt the source material. However, Serling’s first draft was drastically revised before filming the version of the film that the one the world has come to know and love.

Follow the Rise of a Villain in Planet of the Apes: Ursus

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BOOM! Studios and Twentieth Century Consumer Products will expand the story of Ursus in Planet of the Apes: Ursus, a comic book series launching in January 2018 about the classic franchise’s most notorious villain. Written by David F. Walker and illustrated by Christopher Mooneyham—both longtime fans of the franchise—the series will follow the rise through the ranks of the ape who has hated (and feared) mankind the most, including what first brought him to the Forbidden Zone. This is the first project from BOOM! Studios in 2018 as part of their yearlong celebration of the franchise’s 50th anniversary.

Planet of the Apes: Ursus features a main cover illustrated by Paolo Rivera, an intermix cover by Michael Allred, a subscription cover by Becca Carey, and a variant cover by the legendary Bob Larkin, presented in mock magazine cover format and virgin. This cover by Larkin, who illustrated over a dozen painted covers for Planet of the Apes magazine, was unused during the classic magazine run and has never been published before.

Variant Covers for Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1 Revealed

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BOOM! Studios, DC Comics, and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are pleased to reveal variant covers for Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1, a six-issue, monthly limited series debuting on February 1, 2017 by writers Robbie Thompson and Justin Jordan, and artist Barnaby Bagenda.

Variant covers include a movie poster homage cover by Steve Morris, a Silver Age-themed cover by Paul Rivoche, a foil-stamped cover by Felipe Massafera, and a vintage action figure cover by David Ryan Robinson.

Print copies of Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1 will be available for sale at local comic book shops or at the BOOM! webstore on February 1, 2017. Digital copies will be available to purchase the same day on all major digital marketplaces, including comiXology, iTunes, Google Play, and Kindle.

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Action Figure Variant Cover by David Ryan Robinson

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Action Figure Variant Cover by David Ryan Robinson

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Movie Poster Variant Cover by Steve Morris

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Movie Poster Variant Cover by Steve Morris

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Silver Age Variant Cover by Paul Rivoche

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Silver Age Variant Cover by Paul Rivoche

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Spectrum Foil Variant Cover by Felipe Massafera

Planet of the Apes Green Lantern #1 Spectrum Foil Variant Cover by Felipe Massafera

Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1 Cover and Details Revealed

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BOOM! Studios, DC Comics, and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are bringing together two celebrated pop culture properties in a historic comics crossover event when the talking simians of the Planet of the Apes meet the Emerald Crusaders of the Green Lantern Corps. Written by Robbie Thompson and Justin Jordan, and illustrated by Barnaby Bagenda, Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern debuts February 1, 2017 as a six-issue monthly limited seriesWhen Taylor goes missing, Cornelius investigates and discovers an ancient ring, unlike anything he has ever seen. As its power echoes through the stars, the Guardians of the Universe must reveal to their Lanterns a secret they had hoped would remain buried. With the Green Lantern Corps, led by Hal Jordan, racing to get to the source of this power before Sinestro can get his hands on it, they will discover a truth that will change them forever on…the Planet of the Apes!

When Taylor goes missing, Cornelius investigates and discovers an ancient ring, unlike anything he has ever seen. As its power echoes through the stars, the Guardians of the Universe must reveal to their Lanterns a secret they had hoped would remain buried. With the Green Lantern Corps, led by Hal Jordan, racing to get to the source of this power before Sinestro can get his hands on it, they will discover a truth that will change them forever on…the Planet of the Apes!

The main cover to issue #1 is illustrated by iconic Green Lantern artist Ethan Van Sciver. Variant covers include a movie poster homage cover by Steve Morris, a Silver Age-themed cover by Paul Rivoche, a foil-stamped cover by Felipe Massafera, and a vintage action figure cover by David Ryan Robinson.

Print copies of Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1 will be available for sale at local comic book shops or at the BOOM! Webstore on February 1, 2017. Digital copies will be available to purchase the same day on all major digital marketplaces, including comiXology, iTunes, Google Play, and Kindle.

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Big Trouble in Little China the Game!

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On the Road to San Diego, BOOM! Studios‘ latest announcement will get you rolling (dice). BOOM! along with Everything Epic, Flipside Design Studio, and 20th Century Fox Consumer Products will design and produce Big Trouble in Little China the Game, coming in 2017!

The game is a cooperative, cinematic game with miniatures. You play as Jack Burton or one of his brave friends on the mysterious quest to rescue the green-eyed beauty, defeat Lo Pan’s ancient magic, and save Chinatown from his evil minions.Up to six players will venture through the iconic locations in Chinatown saving the helpless and thwarting evil plans, all the while discovering weapons and rare magics to use to their benefit.

The game will be for up to six players and will seen them venture through the iconic locations in Chinatown saving the helpless and thwarting evil plans, all the while discovering weapons and rare magics to use to their benefit.

More details are to come at Gen Con Indy in August (just a few short weeks), so stay tuned!

Big Trouble in Little China the Game