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Preview: Adventure Time: Candy Capers Mathematical Edition HC

Adventure Time: Candy Capers Mathematical Edition HC

Imprint: KaBOOM!

Authors: Ananth Panagariya & Yuko Ota
Artist: Ian McGinty

Finn and Jake are missing?! It’s a dark day in Ooo, but fear not, Candy Kingdom—Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will… protect you? Desperate times call for desperate measures and Princess Bubblegum has no choice but to turn to the gummiest of gumshoes. Peppermint Butler is on the case, and with Cinnamon Bun’s complete lack of keen deductive skills, they just might have a chance at navigating Ooo’s shadowy underbelly and locating everyone’s favorite heroes. Written by ace detectives Yuko Ota and Ananth Panagariya (Johnny Wander) and illustrated by superstar sleuth Ian McGinty (Bravest Warriors), featuring behind-the-scenes extras. This hardcover collects the complete miniseries.

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BOOM! Studios in January 2015

BURNING FIELDS #1 (of 8)

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Michael Moreci & Tim Daniel
Artist: Colin Lorimer
Cover Artists: A: Colin Lorimer B: Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) (INCENTIVE) C: Riley Rossmo (INCENTIVE)

WHY WE LOVE IT: After the critical acclaim of Curse, we couldn’t wait to work with Michael Moreci, Tim Daniel, Colin Lorimer, and Riley Rossmo again—and just as they reinvented the werewolf tale, their modern take on military horror got under our skin.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The team that brought you one of the best-reviewed comics of 2014 returns in 2015 to create a new horror tale unlike any other. A geopolitical drama with monster mythos, Burning Fields is a story for both fans of Zero Dark Thirty and The Thing, as the writers of Roche Limit and Enormous explore the evil that lurks when greed drives one to drill too deep into the unknown.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Dana Atkinson, a dishonorably discharged army investigator, is pulled back to the Middle East when a group of American oil technicians disappear under bizarre circumstances. With the help of an Iraqi investigator, what Dana discovers is unimaginable: A series of unusual incidents at the drill site lead her and her unlikely ally to discover a mythic evil that has been released, one that threatens both the lives of the entire region and the fragile peace that exists.

Burning Fields #1 Cover A by Colin Lorimer

Burning Fields #1 Main Cover A by Colin Lorimer

Burning Fields #1 Cover B by Trevor Hairsine

Burning Fields #1 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by Trevor Hairsine

Burning Fields #1 Cover C by Riley Rossmo

Burning Fields #1 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:20) by Riley Rossmo

DAY MEN: PEN & INK #2

(Advance solicited for February 2015 release)

Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Matt Gagnon & Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

The next installment of the critically acclaimed Pen & Ink program, Day Men: Pen & Ink #2 collects issues #3-4 of the hit vampire noir series in the hallmark oversized, black-and-white format, complete with commentary from writers Matt Gagnon and Michael Alan Nelson, and legendary artist Brian Stelfreeze.

Day Men: Pen & Ink #2 Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

Day Men: Pen & Ink #2 Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE GONE ADRIFT #1 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Meredith Gran
Artist: Carey Pietsch
Cover Artists: A: Reimena Yee B: Mychal Amann (Subscription Cover) C: Joe Quinones (10 Years Cover) (INCENTIVE) D: Britt Wilson (INCENTIVE)

WHY WE LOVE IT: Marceline and the Scream Queens was our first Adventure Time miniseries and we loved the tour Meredith Gran took us on. It’s definitely time for more Marceline and what better way to get everything rolling than with an epic that takes Marceline and Princess Bubblegum to the far corners of the world and into space!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Marceline. The. Vampire. Queen. From the writer that brought you Marceline and the Scream Queens, Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie), and introducing indie talent Carey Pietsch, this is your chance to get some one-on-one time with one of your favorite residents of Ooo.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Marceline is on a rampage for mysterious reasons, and the kingdom of Ooo is desperately scrambling to stop her. In trying to save both Ooo and Marceline herself, Princess Bubblegum accidentally propels Marceline into the farthest reaches of space…and strips her of her powers! Guilt-ridden, Princess Bubblegum sets off on a space rescue that’ll test the power of her mind…as well as the power of friendship.

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift Cover A by Reimena Yee

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #1 Main Cover A by Reimena Yee

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift Cover B by Mychal Amann

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #1 Subscription Cover B by Mychal Amann

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift Cover C by Joe Quinones

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #1 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:10)
by Joe Quinones

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift Cover D by Britt Wilson

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #1 Retailer Incentive Cover D (1:20) by Britt Wilson

MUNCHKIN #1

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Tom Siddell, Jim Zub & John Kovalic
Artists: Mike Holmes, Rian Sygh, & John Kovalic
Cover Artists: A: Ian McGinty 99% B: Evan Palmer 1% C. Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb (10 Years Cover) (INCENTIVE) D. John Kovalic (INCENTIVE)

WHY WE LOVE IT: As long-time fans of the game, we’re jazzed to weave stories out of the world of Munchkin, whether it’s from the perspective of one Munchkin, a gang of them, or even one of the monsters that live behind the doors!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Kick open the door. Kill the monster. Steal the treasure. Screw over everybody you come in contact with. Welcome to the world of Munchkin, a gathering of stories based on the popular game series. It’s a laugh a minute, pal. Plus, every first printing of every issue will ship with an exclusive card for the game.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Based on the immensely popular card game, Munchkin comes to comics! Munchkin takes place in a very flexible mashup of genres. Originally a satire of fantasy roleplaying, it has since then taken on non-fantasy and non-gaming elements. Characters in Munchkin change constantly but never permanently. What do Munchkins do? They play for the win. They are rules lawyers. They backstab. They gloat. They whine when someone else backstabs or gloats. Munchkins are emotional. Munchkins may be clever, but they are never wise. Munchkins have short attention spans. Munchkins may be brave in the face of awful odds, but they are even braver when beating up crippled goblins for their lunch money. If a Munchkin seems to show mercy, it’s because he was bored or distracted. After all, even stomping an ant helps you level up.

Munchkin #1 Cover A by Ian McGinty

Munchkin #1 Main Cover A by Ian McGinty

Munchkin #1 Cover B by Evan Palmer

Munchkin #1 Chase Cover B (1:99) by Evan Palmer

Munchkin #1 Cover C by Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

Munchkin #1 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:10) by Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

Munchkin #1 Cover D by John Kovalic

Munchkin #1 Retailer Incentive Cover D (1:20) by John Kovalic

FEATHERS #1 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Jorge Corona
Artist: Jorge Corona
Cover Artists: A: Jorge Corona B: Ramón K. Pérez (10 Years Cover) (INCENTIVE) C: Ken Niimura (INCENTIVE)

WHY WE LOVE IT: In the footsteps of Archaia titles like Rust, Iron, Will o’ the Wisp, and The Reason for Dragons, debut writer-artist Jorge Corona (Goners) brings a brand-new voice to the comics industry with Feathers. With our passion for working with fresh talent, we could not be happier to introduce his work to a wider audience.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: There’s never been a better time for fantastic, all-ages comics that embrace both the darkness and beauty in life. Fans of Avatar: Legend of Korra, Mike Mignola, and Amulet will fall in love with Poe, the boy covered in feathers.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: A recluse boy born covered in feathers must help his first-ever friend, a young girl named Bianca, as she tries to return to her home beyond the slums of the Maze. They must dodge street gangs and child-snatchers along the way, and perhaps together will learn the secrets to his mysterious past.

Feathers #1 Cover A by Jorge Corona

Feathers #1 Main Cover A by Jorge Corona

Feathers #1 Cover C by Ramón K. Pérez

Feathers #1 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by Ramón K. Pérez

Feathers #1 Cover C by Ken Niimura

Feathers #1 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:20) by Ken Niimura

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #2

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Diego Barreto
Cover Artists: A: Declan Shalvey 90% B: Riley Rossmo 10% C: Dan Panosian (INCENTIVE)

Between the escalation of World War III and being Number One on America’s most wanted list, Snake Plissken jumps borders and finds himself in the seceded nation of Florida. While he may have escaped the USPF, Snake finds himself in the middle of a whole new level of political corruption.

Escape from New York #2 Cover A by Declan Shalvey

Escape from New York #2 Main Cover A by Declan Shalvey

Escape from New York #2 Cover B by Riley Rossmo

Escape from New York #2 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Riley Rossmo

Escape from New York #2 Cover C by Dan Panosian

Escape from New York #2 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:25) by Dan Panosian

ETERNAL #2 (of 4)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: William Harms
Artist: Giovanni Valletta
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving

After the explosive events of the first issue, the New Life corporation wants to destroy the Human Liberation Army now more than ever! Rathmann is charged with hunting down the HLA’s leader, Gail. In a world of immortal clones, does life truly have meaning?

Eternal #2 Cover by Frazer Irving

Eternal #2 Cover by Frazer Irving

GEORGE PÉREZ’S SIRENS #3 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: George Pérez
Artist: George Pérez
Cover Artists: A: George Pérez & Bob Wiacek Wraparound B: George Pérez (Character Spotlight) (INCENTIVE) C: George Pérez (Pencils) (INCENTIVE) D: George Pérez (Meta Variant, Pencils) (INCENTIVE)

As Perdition and his zombie army battle the Sirens, Bombshell and Chan learn the truth about their unique relationship, and Ammo is forced to choose between her vow of pacifism or saving her teammate.

George Pérez's Sirens #3 Cover A by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek

George Pérez’s Sirens #3 Main Cover A by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek

George Pérez's Sirens #3 Cover B by George Pérez

George Pérez’s Sirens #3 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by George Pérez

George Pérez's Sirens #3 Cover B by George Pérez

George Pérez’s Sirens #3 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:25) by George Pérez

George Pérez's Sirens #3 Cover B by George Pérez

George Pérez’s Sirens #3 Retailer Incentive Cover D (1:50) by George Pérez

DEEP STATE #3

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Justin Jordan
Artist: Ariela Kristantina
Cover Artists: A: Matt Taylor B: Artyom Trakhanov (INCENTIVE)

The Cosmonaut invasion is perilously close to becoming public as Control agents Harrow and Branch struggle to seal off the rural Pennsylvania town while also saving its populace from the thrall of the mysterious presence.

Deep State #3 Cover A by Matt Taylor

Deep State #3 Main Cover A by Matt Taylor

Deep State #3 Cover B by Artyom Trakhanov

Deep State #3 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:15) by Artyom Trakhanov

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #3 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Michael Moreci
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists: A: Christopher Mitten B: “Downfall of Man” Graffiti Design (INCENTIVE)

As Caesar’s search group ropes new apes into the fold, Pope begins to implement his siege for power and dominance over his newfound tribe. On the other side of America, Malcolm must decide between two worlds—a community built on stability and support or going back on the road for the rumored cure in Austin.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #3 Cover A by Christopher Mitten

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #3 Main Cover A by Christopher Mitten

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #3 "Downfall of Man" Graffiti Cover

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #3 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:15)

FICTION SQUAD #4 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Ramon Bachs
Cover Artist: Ramon Bachs

It’s only a matter of time before war erupts between the nations of Oz and Wonderland. Tensions are at an all-time-high as crime runs rampant throughout the town of Rimes. Detective Frankie Mack is in the middle of a ticking time-bomb and he knows it. With the help of Simple Simon and the kid detectives, he may just find his way to the maniacal mastermind in time.

Fiction Squad #4 Cover by Ramon Bachs

Fiction Squad #4 Cover by Ramon Bachs

SLEEPY HOLLOW #4 (of 4)

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Marguerite Bennett
Artists: Jorge Coelho
Cover Artists: A: Phil Noto B: Robert Sammelin (INCENTIVE)

With the true origins of the clock revealed, Ichabod and Abbie must find a way to destroy the infernal machine before it damns them, and perhaps all of Earth, to an eternity of hell… Plus, the last of Noelle Stevenson’s (Lumberjanes) short stories!

Sleepy Hollow #4 Cover A by Phil Noto

Sleepy Hollow #4 Main Cover A by Phil Noto

Sleepy Hollow #4 Cover B by Robert Sammelin

Sleepy Hollow #4 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:15) by Robert Sammelin

WILD’S END #5 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Dan Abnett
Artist: I.N.J. Culbard
Cover Artist: I.N.J. Culbard

With nowhere left to run, our heroes must band together in a desperate bid to take down the largest alien they have faced yet and save whatever is left of Lower Crowchurch. But is there hope of safety even if they succeed?

Wild's End #5 Cover by I.N.J. Culbard

Wild’s End #5 Cover by I.N.J. Culbard

CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER: BESTIARY #6 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Christopher Sebela, Ben Meares, & Mark Miller
Artists: Matt Battaglia, Peter Bergting, & Carlos Magno
Cover Artists: A: Conor Nolan B: Matt Battaglia (INCENTIVE)

The final chapter of this Hellraiser anthology arrives with perhaps its most shocking stories, as Christopher Sebela (Dead Letters) teams up with Matt Battaglia for a tale of a hoarder unlike any you’ve seen on reality TV. Also, Ben Meares and Peter Bergting (Baltimore) show us a scientist racing to crack the secrets of the puzzle box, and in the finale of “The Hunted,” Pinhead comes face to face with those who want to steal his pins.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Bestiary #6 Cover A by Conor Nolan

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Bestiary #6 Main Cover A by Conor Nolan

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Bestiary #6 Cover B by Matt Battaglia

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Bestiary #6 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:15) by Matt Battaglia

HEXED #6

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora

The race between Lucifer and Madam Cymbaline to assemble the stolen magical repertoire of Val’s basement hurtles on, as Lucifer and her crew set their eyes on the ultimate heist—sneaking into Graeae Towers themselves. Meanwhile, Raina struggles to control her newfound necromancing powers and Val copes with the deal she’s made with the Harlot.

Hexed #6 Cover by Dan Mora

Hexed #6 Cover by Dan Mora

DAY MEN #6

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Matt Gagnon & Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

Kellen’s gambit is over: The Virgos’ last-ditch attempt to find proof of the Scourge has failed, and Azalea will be subject to Justice by Day. But before that ultimate battle between Day Men occurs, David must race up to Vermont to save his mentor Blackwill from his betrayer, Lera.

Day Men #6 Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

Day Men #6 Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

ROBOCOP #7

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes

After bringing down the latest customized ED-209 monstrosities without a firearm or partner, RoboCop is beginning to question whether the path before him is setting him up to fail. Only Detective Anne Lewis can see the pattern. Everything going wrong in Detroit and crippling OCP is stemming from one man: Killian.

RoboCop #7 Cover by Goñi Montes

RoboCop #7 Cover by Goñi Montes

THOMAS ALSOP #8 (of 8)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Chris Miskiewicz
Artist: Palle Schmidt
Cover Artist: Palle Schmidt

Thomas’ plan to free 3,000 souls has made him a pariah in New York City, but now it is the moment of truth in this final issue! To succeed, Thomas must face more than just demons in the past. Dark, personal secrets shall come to light!

Thomas Alsop #8 Cover by Palle Schmidt

Thomas Alsop #8 Cover by Palle Schmidt

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #8

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Eric Powell
Artist: Brian Churilla
Cover Artists: A: Eric Powell 90% B: Alexis Ziritt 10% C: Chuck BB (INCENTIVE)

As Lo Pan’s forces bring their terror to the Midnight Road in search of Egg and Miao Yin, Jack Burton looks to end this once and for all. Jack Burton is back, and he has brought an army…sort of. With the Lords of Death on their tail, Jack and Wang must find a way to make these two evil forces butt heads without bringing Chinatown down in the process.

Big Trouble in Little China #8 Cover A by Eric Powell

Big Trouble in Little China #8 Main Cover A by Eric Powell

Big Trouble in Little China #8 Cover B by Alexis Ziritt

Big Trouble in Little China #8 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Alexis Ziritt

Big Trouble in Little China #8 Cover C by Chuck BB

Big Trouble in Little China #8 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:25) by Chuck BB

THE WOODS #9

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas

New story arc! Having barely escaped their confrontation with the swarm, the hunters have led Adrian, Karen, Calder and company. to their breathtaking home base. But just when they think they may have found answers to what brought them to this alien world, a horror from the teens’ past rears its ugly head…

The Woods #9 Cover by Michael Dialynas

The Woods #9 Cover by Michael Dialynas

CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #9

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Marc Andreyko
Artist: Emmanuel Xerx Javier
Cover Artist: Riley Rossmo

Everything comes down to this! After living among their people and being set up as their savior, Boone abandons everything for the one he loves most: Lori. Seeing war as an inevitability, Lylesburg must ready the Breed for the end. What becomes of monsters when there is nowhere left to hide?

Clive Barker's Nightbreed #9 Cover by Riley Rossmo

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #9 Cover by Riley Rossmo

EVIL EMPIRE #10

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Max Bemis
Artist: Victor Santos
Cover Artist: Jay Shaw

“War does not determine who is right—only who is left.” The resistance is here. Reese’s numbers grow stronger and the battle between the Evil Empire and the people who aren’t completely mental is on. Who will outlast the other?

Evil Empire #10 Cover by Jay Shaw

Evil Empire #10 Cover by Jay Shaw

SONS OF ANARCHY #17

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Matías Bergara
Cover Artist: Toni Infante

A Son of Anarchy by day but an impersonator by night, Bobby Munson is a man with many talents. After a gig in Las Vegas, Bobby wakes up to discover someone stole his cut. Armed with a couple more drinks and only the clothes on his back, Bobby will tear the Las Vegas strip a new one tracking down the men that robbed him.

Sons of Anarchy #17 Cover by Toni Infante

Sons of Anarchy #17 Cover by Toni Infante

SUICIDE RISK #21

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Elena Casagrande

Faced with either protecting the false family he’s come to love, and the real, violent one he left behind the F.A.U.L.T.Line, the rift between Leo’s past and present begins to violently pull apart. But he may not have time to make a choice, as there may not be an Earth—either Earth—left to return to!

Suicide Risk #21 Cover by Elena Casagrande
Suicide Risk #21 Cover by Elena Casagrande

ABIGAIL AND THE SNOWMAN #2 (of 4)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Roger Langridge
Artist: Roger Langridge
Cover Artist: Roger Langridge

It didn’t take long for Abigail to warm up to the idea of having a Yeti as a best friend, but no matter how much fun the two friends have together, they can’t avoid the mysterious men in town up to no good and in search of the Abominable Snowman.

Abigail and the Snowman #2 Cover by Roger Langridge

Abigail and the Snowman #2 Cover by Roger Langridge

CAPTURE CREATURES #3

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Frank Gibson & Becky Dreistadt
Artist: Becky Dreistadt
Cover Artists: A: Becky Dreistadt 90% B: Lorena Gomez 10% C: Maryanna Hoggatt (INCENTIVE) D: Maggie Rudy (INCENTIVE)

The mystery is only getting stronger but as our heroes are about to learn, maybe it’s not their job to save the critters…the critters just might be here to save them. It’s going to be a super fun ride as these creatures turn up the heat…literally.

Capture Creatures #3 Cover A by Becky Dreistadt

Capture Creatures #3 Main Cover A by Becky Dreistadt

Capture Creatures #3 Cover B by Lorena Gomez

Capture Creatures #3 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Lorena Gomez

Capture Creatures #3 Cover C by Maryanna Hoggatt

Capture Creatures #3 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:15) by Maryanna Hoggatt

Capture Creatures #3 Cover D by Maggie Rudy

Capture Creatures #3 Retailer Incentive Cover D (1:25) by Maggie Rudy

UNCLE GRANDPA #4

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Yehudi Mercado, David Degrand, Pranas Naujokaitis, Nichol Ashworth, & Various
Artists: Yehudi Mercado, David Degrand, Pranas Naujokaitis, Nichol Ashworth, & Various
Cover Artists: A. Zé Burnay 90% B. Cory Fuller 10% C. Christine Larsen (INCENTIVE)

It’s time for a new issue of Uncle Grandpa, starring me, Pizza Steve! Uncle G may be the Uncle and Grandpa to everyone ever, but he has a lot to learn if he ever wants to be the coolest slice of pizza to ever put on a pair of sunglasses and pull off the most wicked pranks.

Uncle Grandpa #4 Cover A by Zé Burnay

Uncle Grandpa #4 Main Cover A by Zé Burnay

Uncle Grandpa #4 Cover B by Cory Fuller

Uncle Grandpa #4 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Cory Fuller

Uncle Grandpa #4 Cover C by Christine Larsen

Uncle Grandpa #4 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:20) by Christine Larsen

STEVEN UNIVERSE #6

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Jeremy Sorese & Various
Artist: Coleman Engle & Various
Cover Artists: A. Tait Howard 90% B. Meg Gandy 10% C. Helen Yoon (INCENTIVE)

Connie and Stephen might have finally found a way to save the library, .but how much is it going to cost the Gems? It’s an actual race against time to keep books for everyone. Hopefully people will still be there to read them when it’s all over.

Steven Universe #6 Cover A by Tait Howard

Steven Universe #6 Main Cover A by Tait Howard

Steven Universe #6 Cover B by Meg Gandy

Steven Universe #6 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Meg Gandy

Steven Universe #6 Cover C by Helen Yoon

Steven Universe #6 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:20) by Helen Yoon

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL #8

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Frank Gibson
Artist: Tyson Hesse
Cover Artists: A. Missy Pena B. Zachary Giallongo (Subscription Cover) C. TBD (INCENTIVE)

Anais is tired of her brothers always getting in trouble and has finally devised a plan so that she can have a quiet weekend with no issues. She definitely underestimated Gumball’s abilty to make every day…special.

The Amazing World of Gumball #8 Cover A by Missy Pena

The Amazing World of Gumball #8 Main Cover A by Missy Pena

The Amazing World of Gumball #8 Cover B by Zachary Giallongo

The Amazing World of Gumball #8 Subscription Cover B by Zachary Giallongo

REGULAR SHOW #19

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Nick Sumida
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artists: A: Andy Hirsch B: Andy Kluthe (Subscription Cover) C: Natalie Andrewson (INCENTIVE)

Rigby and Mordecai’s wishes keep spiraling out of control, but a trip to Genie Beach might offer a solution! Or, um, it might make everything way, way worse.

Regular Show #19 Cover A by Andy Hirsch

Regular Show #19 Main Cover A by Andy Hirsch

Regular Show #19 Cover B by Andy Kluthe

Regular Show #19 Subscription Cover B by Andy Kluthe

Regular Show #19 Cover C by Natalie Andrewson

Regular Show #19 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:20) by Natalie Andrewson

BRAVEST WARRIORS #28

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Kate Leth
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists: A: Ian McGinty 50% B: Priscilla Wong 50% C: Rachael Hunt (INCENTIVE)

It’s the epic conclusion to the Bravest Warriors’ battle to save the planet Vira alongside all-new, super-rad ally, Peach. Giant monsters versus giant robots, Bravest Warriors style!

Bravest Warriors #28 Cover A by Ian McGinty

Bravest Warriors #28 Cover A by Ian McGinty

Bravest Warriors #28 Cover B by Priscilla Wong

Bravest Warriors #28 Chase Cover B (1:2) by Priscilla Wong

Bravest Warriors #28 Cover C by Rachael Hunt

Bravest Warriors #28 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:15) by Rachael Hunt

GARFIELD #33: HIS 9 LIVES, PART 1 (of 4)

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Scott Nickel
Artists: Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand & Kari Smith
Cover Artists: A: Andy Hirsch B: Kari Smith (INCENTIVE)

WHY WE LOVE IT: In 1984, Jim Davis created a groundbreaking series of illustrated short stories called Garfield: His 9 Lives, setting the Fat Cat in various eras, that became an instant classic. We loved it so much we wanted to do it again!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Even if you’ve never read the original His 9 Lives stories or watched the 1988 animated special, you’ll enjoy these unique interpretations by an all-star cast of cartoonists, including Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand, Roger Langridge, Frazer Irving, and Genevieve FT, as they depict Garfield through the ages, from prehistoric times, to the reaches of outer space.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: “Garfield: His 9 Lives, Part 1.” The journey begins with “Cave Cat,” as David DeGrand takes us back to Garfield’s first life, during the earliest days of life on Earth! Then, Kari Smith illustrates “King Cat,” as we see how Garfield got down in Ancient Egypt.

Garfield #33 Cover A by Andy Hirsch

Garfield #33 Main Cover A by Andy Hirsch

Garfield #33 Cover B by Kari Smith

Garfield #33 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by Kari Smith

ADVENTURE TIME #36

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Chris Hastings
Artist: Zachary Sterling
Cover Artists: A: Justin Hillgrove B: Ale Giorini (Subscription Cover) C: Rebekka Dunlap (INCENTIVE)

It’s the first Adventure Time starring its new creative team! With indie all-star Chris Hastings writing and the amazingly talented Zachary Sterling on art, these mathematical adventures are only going to get more algebraic!

Adventure Time #36 Cover A by Justin Hillgrove

Adventure Time #36 Main Cover A by Justin Hillgrove

Adventure Time #36 Cover B by Ale Giorini

Adventure Time #36 Subscription Cover B by Ale Giorini

Adventure Time #36 Cover C by Rebekka Dunlap

Adventure Time #36 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:20) by Rebekka Dunlap

TEEN DOG #5 (of 8)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Cover Artist: Jake Lawrence

Do you hear that? Do you hear those sweet summer jamz? The sound of sneaking into a venue to see your favorite band? The echos of the needle first hitting a new record? Teen Dog gets groovy in this musical issue, even if he can’t even really play the guitar.

Teen Dog #5 Cover by Jake Lawrence

Teen Dog #5 Cover by Jake Lawrence

LUMBERJANES #10

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Noelle Stevenson & Shannon Watters
Artist: Carolyn Nowak
Cover Artists: A. Carolyn Nowak B. Kat Leyh (INCENTIVE)

It’s a free day at Lumberjanes camp, and the Roanoke cabin is…bored out of their skulls. With nothing to fight the girls set themselves to earning all the badges they can that don’t involve monsters or the supernatural, which is surprisingly hard! When Mal and Molly sneak off in search of real adventure (that won’t put them to sleep!), they accidentally stumble into something more than they ever bargained for…

Lumberjanes #10 Cover A by Noelle Stevenson

Lumberjanes #10 Main Cover A by Carolyn Nowak

Lumberjanes #10 Cover B by Kat Leyh

Lumberjanes #10 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:20) by Kat Leyh

ROCKET SALVAGE #2 (of 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Yehudi Mercado
Artist: Bachan
Cover Artist: Bachan

When Primo Rocket finds out the alien and robot federation are gunning after him in search of a long-lost mythical weapon, he has no choice but to rope his family into an adventure across the galaxy to find the alien responsible. Too bad he is locked away in the most dangerous and impenetrable Kaijer Prison Planet known to man!

Rocket Salvage #2 Cover by Bachan

Rocket Salvage #2 Cover by Bachan

FRAGGLE ROCK: JOURNEY TO THE EVERSPRING #4 (of 4)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Kate Leth
Artist: Jake Myler
Cover Artist: Jake Myler

After meeting the never-before-seen Doozer colony of Crystal Cave, the Fraggles realize they may need a little more help to unclog the Everspring and bring water back to Fraggle Rock than they realized. But will Gobo and the gang be able to unite the two Doozer colonies to work together and get the job done before it’s too late?

Fraggle Rock: Journey to the Everspring #4 Cover by Jake Myler

Fraggle Rock: Journey to the Everspring #4 Cover by Jake Myler

CURSE TP

Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Michael Moreci & Tim Daniel
Artists: Riley Rossmo & Colin Lorimer
Cover Artist: Riley Rossmo

WHY WE LOVE IT: BOOM! Studios has a long history of publishing some of the industry’s best modern horror, and Curse takes us back to our roots with a werewolf story with a twist unlike any you’ve ever seen.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The Curse creative team practically screams “horror”—from writers Michael Moreci (Roche Limit) & Tim Daniel (Enormous) and artists Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar) & Colin Lorimer (UXB), you’re in for one of the best reviewed comics of 2014, injecting new life into the classic werewolf story.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Laney Griffin is a man who will do anything to save his son from leukemia, but the cost of treatment has broken him financially. When he pursues an elusive murderer in the wilderness of his small, rural community in the hopes of securing a substantial bounty, Laney is confronted with something he never could have expected: a werewolf. The captive Lycan, in human form, turns Laney’s life upside-down, forcing him to confront his haunted past and race against the clock because there are only 30 days until the next phase…

Curse TP Cover by Riley RossmoCurse TP Cover by Riley Rossmo

REVELATIONS TP

Retail Price: $19.99
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Humberto Ramos
Cover Artist: Humberto Ramos

WHY WE LOVE IT: We love that luminary writer Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origin) and world-renowned artist Humberto Ramos (The Amazing Spider-Man) teamed up to unfold a sophisticated story of religion, murder, and mystery. It kept us guessing until the end!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: No superheroes, no outlandish fight scenes. Just the beautiful artistry of Humberto Ramos as it shines in this tale devoid of any superheroes but full of the supernatural , as told by Paul Jenkins. Fans of Constantine and the BBC’s Sherlock will not want to miss this tale of corruption through the eyes of an outsider.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: London detective Charlie Northern is a devout atheist, but when the pope’s successor dies suddenly and mysteriously, he has no choice but to step foot back in church. Sidestepping nefarious local politics and a crooked police force, Northern comes face to face with hundreds of years of conspiracy and corruption in the seat of the world’s wealthiest religion. Some signs point to the supernatural, but a good detective knows the sins of man when he sees them.

Revelations TP Cover by Humberto Ramos

Revelations TP Cover by Humberto Ramos

SONS OF ANARCHY VOL. 2 TP

Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro & Jesús Hervás
Cover Artist: Garry Brown

The Sons of Anarchy are behind bars and it’s up to Gemma and Tara to keep the homefront safe from rival clubs. And while Tara uses everything she’s learned as a doctor and an “old lady” to keep the MC intact during Jax’s absence, Jax puts his life on the line to keep the Sons safe on the other side… Written by Ed Brisson (Sheltered) and illustrated by Damian Couceiro (Planet of the Apes), this jaw-dropping second volume bridges the gap between Seasons 3 and 4 of Kurt Sutter’s revered television series. Also featuring a story drawn by the critically acclaimed Jesús Hervás (Hellraiser) revealing the violent origins of how Lee Toric came to Charming. Collects issues #7-10.

Sons of Anarchy Vol. 2 TP Cover by Garry Brown

Sons of Anarchy Vol. 2 TP Cover by Garry Brown

BRAVEST WARRIORS VOL. 4 TP

Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Breehn Burns, Jason Johnson, Eric M. Esquivel, & Tessa Stone
Artists: Mike Holmes & Ryan Pequin
Cover Artist: Tyson Hesse

Ever wonder how the Bravest Warriors got their super rad Sticker Pets? Or what would happen if Chris’ Emotion Lord powers kicked in during a trip to the Dating Pool? Or what sort of trouble Wallow could find inside the Dream Dimension? Find out in these brand-new missions, written by Bravest Warriors showrunners Breehn Burns & Jason Johnson, Eric M. Esquivel (Loki: Ragnarok and Roll), and Tessa Stone (Regular Show: Hydration), illustrated by Mike Holmes (True Story), and featuring short stories from a handful of amazing artists including Three Word Phrase creator Ryan Pequin! Collects issues #13-16.

Bravest Warriors Vol. 4 TP Cover by Tyson Hesse

Bravest Warriors Vol. 4 TP Cover by Tyson Hesse

ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS MATHEMATICAL EDITION HC

Retail Price: $29.99
Authors: Ananth Panagariya & Yuko Ota
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artist: Design by Jillian Crab

Finn and Jake are missing?! It’s a dark day in Ooo, but fear not, Candy Kingdom—Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will… protect you? Desperate times call for desperate measures and Princess Bubblegum has no choice but to turn to the gummiest of gumshoes. Peppermint Butler is on the case, and with Cinnamon Bun’s complete lack of keen deductive skills, they just might have a chance at navigating Ooo’s shadowy underbelly and locating everyone’s favorite heroes. Written by ace detectives Yuko Ota and Ananth Panagariya (Johnny Wander) and illustrated by superstar sleuth Ian McGinty (Bravest Warriors), featuring behind-the-scenes extras. Collects the complete miniseries.

Adventure Time: Candy Capers Mathematical Edition HC Cover Design by Jillian Crab

Adventure Time: Candy Capers Mathematical Edition HC Cover Design by Jillian Crab

JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL: CREATION MYTHS VOL. 1 TP

Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Brian Holguin
Artist: Alex Sheikman
Cover Artist: Brian Froud

WHY WE LOVE IT: We love being able to tell stories in the worlds Jim Henson created and few are as ripe for visual storytelling as the stunning world of Thra and The Dark Crystal. We’re thrilled to bring the first volume of the New York Times bestselling prequel series to paperback for the first time.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: It’s the official prequel to the beloved cult classic The Dark Crystal and with the series’ concept, character designs, and covers by legendary illustrator/concept artist Brian Froud, it’s a must-read for all Henson and fantasy fans.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: For the first time in softcover, presenting part one of a graphic novel prequel trilogy that delves into the origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelflings, and the definitive origin of the Dark Crystal itself, set 1,000 years before the events in the classic film. The story follows the creation of the planet Thra and its inhabitants and features the never-before-seen character Raunip, the son of Aughra, created specifically for this series by the film’s conceptual designer, Brian Froud.

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 1 TP Cover by Brian Froud

Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 1 TP Cover by Brian Froud

Preview: Adventure Time: Candy Capers TP

Adventure Time: Candy Capers TP

Writer(s): Ananth Panagariya, Yuko Ota
Artist(s): Ian McGinty

FINN AND JAKE ARE MISSING?! It’s a dark day in Ooo, but fear not, Candy Kingdom—Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will…protect…you? Desperate times call for desperate measures and Princess Bubblegum has no choice but to turn to the gummiest of gumshoes. Peppermint Butler is on the case, and with Cinnamon Bun’s complete lack of keen deductive skills, they just might have a chance at navigating Ooo’s shadowy underbelly and locating everyone’s favorite heroes…

CandyCapers_V1_cover

BOOM! Studios in May 2014

THE WOODS #1

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artists: A: Ramón Pérez B: Matthew Woodson C: Paul Duffield (incentive)

WHY WE LOVE IT: As fans of James Tynion IV’s work in the Batman universe (the upcoming BATMAN ETERNAL, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS), we were eager to publish his first original comic series. THE WOODS gives us that same eerie, small-town horror feel we get whenever we read a Stephen King novel.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: James Tynion IV is a former protege of BATMAN writer Scott Snyder, so you know he’s learned a lot about how to craft a compelling tale. If you’re a fan of teen conspiracy comics like MORNING GLORIES, SHELTERED, and REVIVAL, you’ll immediately be sucked into THE WOODS.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace. Countless light years away, far outside the bounds of the charted universe, 513 people find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine.

THE WOODS #1 Cover A by Ramón Pérez
THE WOODS #1 Cover A by Ramón Pérez

THE WOODS #1 Cover B by Matthew Woodson
THE WOODS #1 Cover B by Matthew Woodson

CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1

Retail Price:  $3.99
Authors: Clive Barker and Marc Andreyko
Artist: Piotr Kowalski
Cover Artists: A: Riley Rossmo B: Christopher Mitten (Incentive) C: Mike Mignola (Incentive)

WHY WE LOVE IT: Comics are full of outcast characters, but this is an outcast story, Clive Barker-style. True to this modern horror master’s other work, NIGHTBREED is full of horrifying creatures that captivated us in the 1990 film and live on in this new story. Plus, writer Marc Andreyko is a HUGE fan of NIGHTBREED!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Before FABLES, before ONCE UPON A TIME, Clive Barker created a secret town of monsters that live among us. Don’t worry if you’ve never seen the film—Barker and writer Marc Andreyko (MANHUNTER) have crafted a story that all horror fans can enjoy. Add to the mix Piotr Kowalski’s art (MARVEL KNIGHTS: HULK) and this is a story that can’t be missed.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The Nightbreed is a secret society of monsters and misfits that hide away from humans, but have been a part of this world since time immemorial. Explore both the past and the present of this clandestine tribe, unleashing new secrets and horrors as they fight to coexist with mankind.!

CLIVE BARKER'S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover A by Riley Rossmo
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover A by Riley Rossmo

CLIVE BARKER'S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover B by Christopher Mitten
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover B by Christopher Mitten

CLIVE BARKER'S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover C by Mike Mignola
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover C by Mike Mignola

BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1

Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price:  $3.99
Authors: Natasha Allegri and Garrett Jackson
Artist: Natasha Allegri
Cover Artists: A. Natasha Allegri  B. Zac Gorman C. Coleman Engle (Incentive) D. Becky Dreistadt (Incentive)

WHY WE LOVE IT: Because Natasha Allegri is simply amazing. She built up a big fan-following on Tumblr while working on the Adventure Time cartoon, then created gender-swapped characters (Fionna and Cake) that became so popular they put them into the show. Then, she created BEE AND PUPPYCAT and it became the most funded web series project in Kickstarter history. How could we NOT publish it?

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: You might already love it if you’re one of the thousands who supported the Kickstarter campaign, but for those of you just joining us, if you like stories that feature magical girls like SAILOR MOON, MADOKA MAGICA, and POWERPUFF GIRLS, you will enjoy BEE AND PUPPYCAT! It’s a slice-of-life story with a twist, and it has so much comedy and enchantment, you can’t help but be swept up.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: It’s a quirky new take on the magical girl genre with Bee, the forever unemployed main character who can’t seem to figure out life, and the mysterious PuppyCat, a stray…whatever it is…that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret. Fighting bad guys has never been so funny.

BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover A by Natasha Allegri
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover A by Natasha Allegri

BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover B by Zac Gorman
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover B by Zac Gorman

BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover C by Coleman Engle
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover C by Coleman Engle

BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover D by Becky Dreistadt
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover D by Becky Dreistadt

REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 (One-shot)

Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $4.99
Authors: Kevin Burkhalter, T. Zysk, Yumi Sakugawa, Nick Sumida, and Andy Kluthe
Artists: Tessa Stone, T. Zysk, Yumi Sakugawa, Nick Sumida, and Andy Kluthe
Cover Artists: A. Allison Strejlau B. Jen Lee (Incentive) C. KC Green (Incentive)

Mordecai and Rigby find themselves at odds over a haunted pair of sneakers, Pops might be lost inside a hidden labyrinth and he’s not quite sure how he got there, and Skips might finally have a problem that even he can’t solve. It’s going to be an action-packed collection of stories!

REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover A by Allison Strejlau
REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover A by Allison Strejlau

REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover B by Jen Lee
REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover B by Jen Lee

REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover C by KC Green
REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover C by KC Green

THE LAST BROADCAST #1 (OF 7)

Imprint: Archaia
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: André Sirangelo
Artist: Gabriel Iumazark
Cover Artist: Gabriel Iumazark

WHY WE LOVE IT: Ever wonder what’s behind that “No Trespassing” sign? Co-creators André Sirangelo and Gabriel Iumazark take us deep into the renegade world of urbEx (urban exploration). Throw in a decades-old conspiracy involving vaudeville magicians and occult spiritualists and you’ve got us hooked.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The cunning, daredevil urbEx members of Backbone will win you over as the ragtag, Ocean’s Eleven-style crew of the sewers and abandoned warehouses. Iumazark’s Brazilian/Japanese-fusion indie art style brings edgy energy to every dark corner. And fans of THIEF OF THIEVES and the film NOW YOU SEE ME will find a lot that entices them.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: An urban spelunking group in San Francisco discovers a secret bunker belonging to the long-vanished 1930s stage magician Blackhall the Incredible at the same time as young, out-of-work magician Ivan receives a mysterious package that points him toward a possible conspiracy involving Blackhall’s death in 1934. Both groups dive into the mystery, not yet realizing that it’s about the change their lives forever.

THE LAST BROADCAST #1
THE LAST BROADCAST #1 Cover by Gabriel Iumazark

BOOM! STUDIOS ONGOINGS AND LIMITED SERIES

TRANSLUCID #2 (OF 6)

Issue/Volume Number: 2
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artist: Jeff Stokely

From one nightmare to the next… Down the rabbit hole we go, straight into The Navigator’s dark past. What happened to a young dreamer that made him the hero he is now? No one is more curious than his arch-nemesis, The Horse. In the vein of IRREDEEMABLE, this is Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert’s dark take on the superhero’s journey!

TRANSLUCID #2 Cover by Jeff Stokely
TRANSLUCID #2 Cover by Jeff Stokely

DEAD LETTERS #2

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Chris Visions
Cover Artists: A: Chris Visions B: Ron Wimberly (Incentive)

After his harrowing first day in the city only known as “Here,” Sam Whistler finds himself in the employ of the Big Man himself, tasked with infiltrating the two rival gangs warring for control over the abandoned domain.

DEAD LETTERS #2 Cover A by Chris Visions
DEAD LETTERS #2 Cover A by Chris Visions

DEAD LETTERS #2 Cover B by Ron Wimberly
DEAD LETTERS #2 Cover B by Ron Wimberly

CLOCKWORK ANGELS #3 (OF 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Kevin J. Anderson and Neil Peart
Artist: Nick Robles
Cover Artist: Hugh Syme

When Owen joined the travelling carnival, he learned to find joy in chaos and frivolity. But with the forces of both the Anarchist and the Watchmaker lurking over him, how long can the fun last?

CLOCKWORK ANGELS Cover by Nick Robles
CLOCKWORK ANGELS Cover by Nick Robles

THE RETURNING #3 (OF 4)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Jason Starr
Artist: Andrea Mutti
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving

As the police and Federal law enforcement get closer to catching Marcus and Beth, Beth trusts the wrong person and not even the hope of life after death can stop the horror that is coming for the rest of the world…

THE RETURNING #3 Cover by Frazer Irving
THE RETURNING #3 Cover by Frazer Irving

EVIL EMPIRE #3

Retail Price:  $3.99
Author: Max Bemis
Artist: Ransom Getty
Cover Artists: A. Jay Shaw B. Signed Symbol (Incentive)

With the presidential election looming close, and Reese even closer to the truth of the corruption at the heart of America, she must struggle to separate her friends from her enemies before it’s too late. Lines are drawn and sides are being taken. And there’s no backing out for Reese now that she has blood on her hands.

EVIL EMPIRE #3 Cover A by Jay Shaw
EVIL EMPIRE #3 Cover A by Jay Shaw

EVIL EMPIRE #3 Cover B by Scott Newman
EVIL EMPIRE #3 Cover B by Scott Newman

LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #4 (OF 4)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Eric M. Esquivel
Artist: Jerry Gaylord
Cover Artist: Alexis Ziritt

After his battle with many of the world’s gods, Loki seems more powerful than ever! But in Loki’s world there’s always some trick about to be pulled. But who is the trickster this time: Loki or someone else?

LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #4 Cover by Alexis Ziritt
LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #4 Cover by Alexis Ziritt

REVELATIONS #5 (OF 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Humberto Ramos
Cover Artist: Humberto Ramos

What once began as a murder investigation has taken on a life of its own. Detective Charlie Northern has gotten too close to the truth and the people he cares for the most have been taken out of the equation. With nothing left to lose, Northern will find the truth behind the murder and the secrets buried within the Vatican, or die trying.

REVELATIONS #5 Cover by Humberto Ramos
REVELATIONS #5 Cover by Humberto Ramos

DECEIVERS #6 (OF 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Steven Grant
Artist: Jose Holder
Cover Artist: Lorena Carvalho

The last joyride of Lincoln and Nicky is here! With their double lives on the line, the con men stage one last Micah heist with the help of recently burned agent Patrice in an attempt to lure the corrupt espionage ring out into the open.

DECEIVERS #6 Cover by Lorena Carvalho
DECEIVERS #6 Cover by Lorena Carvalho

SUICIDE RISK #13

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans

While it was super-villain Requiem who stood trial for crimes against humanity, it was beat cop Leo Winters who paid the price. Now with the horrifying truth coming out, it’s up to Leo’s daughter Tracey to find away to save her family…and hopefully even herself.

SUICIDE RISK #13 Cover by Stephanie Hans
SUICIDE RISK #13 Cover by Stephanie Hans

SONS OF ANARCHY #9

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artist: Garry Brown

With the Sons of Anarchy behind bars, it’s up to Gemma and Tara to keep the homefront safe. But sharks smell blood in the water, and Tara must use everything she’s learned both as a doctor and an “old lady” to keep the club intact in Jax’s absence. Meanwhile Jax must do everything he can to keep the Sons safe and whole behind bars…

SONS OF ANARCHY #9 Cover by Garry Brown
SONS OF ANARCHY #9 Cover by Garry Brown

KABOOM! ONGOINGS AND LIMITED SERIES

HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #2 (OF 5)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Kunkel
Artist: Mike Kunkel
Cover Artist: Mike Kunkel

Herobear and Tyler have a new ally and they’re going to need it as time crosses over. Will they be able to save Vanessa’s shop from the giant T-Rex and what happened to Tyler’s family? With notes from unlikely sources and now two best friends at his side, Tyler is going to have to chase Von Klon to the very beginning to save Henry!

HERO BEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #2 Cover by Mike Kunkel
HERO BEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #2 Cover by Mike Kunkel

ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 (OF 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover
Artist: Wook Jin Clark
Cover Artists: A: Colleen Coover B: Melissa Pagluica C: Yale Stewart  D: Kali Ciesemier (Incentive)

Ooo is in chaos, everything is up in smoke and the only way to set it all back to normal is to get Monkey Wizard to FINALLY kidnap Painting Princess—Finn and Jake have even done all the work for him!! It looks like the simpler the task, the harder it’s going be for our heroes!

ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover A by Colleen Coover
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover A by Colleen Coover

ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover B by Melissa Pagluica
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover B by Melissa Pagluica

ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover by Yale Stewart
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover by Yale Stewart

ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover by Kali Ciesemier
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover by Kali Ciesemier

GARFIELD #25

Retail Price: $4.99
Authors: Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel
Artists: Andy Hirsch and David DeGrand
Cover Artists: A: Gary Barker B: George Pérez (Incentive)

We’ve spent an amazing two years with Garfield and the gang, so of course we’re going to bring you an extra-large sized anniversary issue, full of two all-new jumbo stories, to celebrate! First, Mark Evanier and Andy Hirsch team up to tell a tale of a very special day in Garfield’s life. Then, Scott Nickel and David DeGrand join forces for the return of Garfield’s food foes; this time, they’ve all joined forces to take down the Fat Cat once and for all! And if THAT isn’t enough, the legendary George Pérez does this issue’s variant cover!

GARFIELD #25 Cover A by Gary Barker
GARFIELD #25 Cover A by Gary Barker

GARFIELD #25 Cover B by George Pérez
GARFIELD #25 Cover B by George Pérez

BRAVEST WARRIORS #20

Retail Price:  $3.99
Author: Breehn Burns
Artist: Mike Holmes
Cover Artists: A: Jose Garcia  B: Genevieve FT C: Jason Adams (Incentive) D: Anissa Espinosa (Incentive)

It’s the final issue of guest writer Breehn Burns’ story. Looks like the Bravest Warriors have finally met their match and this might be a problem that not even an Emotion Lord can solve! Will the Warriors make it out or will this be the end of our favorite group of teenage heroes?

BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover A by Jose Garcia
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover A by Jose Garcia

BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover B by Genevieve
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover B by Genevieve

BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover C by Jason Adams
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover C by Jason Adams

BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover D by Anissa Espinosa
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover D by Anissa Espinosa

ADVENTURE TIME #28

Retail Price:  $3.99
Author: Ryan North
Artist: Jim Rugg
Cover Artists: A: Mike Holmes B: Kyla Vanderklugt C: James Lloyd INCV D: Zan Czyzewski INCV

With one answer, there is always a million questions. Finn and Jake find themselves out of one problem and into another. It looks like it’s going to be a race to the finish as our heroes discover what it really means to be a friend, and learn something about themselves along the way.

ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover A by Mike Holmes
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover A by Mike Holmes

ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover B by Kyla Vanderklugt
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover B by Kyla Vanderklugt

ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover C by James Lloyd
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover C by James Lloyd

ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover D by Zan Czyzewski
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover D by Zan Czyzewski

PEANUTS #18

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Charles Schulz, Various
Artists: Charles Schulz, Various
Cover Artists: Charles Schulz, Various

All Sally wanted was to return to school and continue where she left off. Nobody told her that every single year she would have to “break in” a whole new set of teachers! How can she progress her education when every year is a new starting point?! Sally won’t take it, and given her conviction, she may just convince the gang that this fresh beginning needs an old start.

PEANUTS #18 Cover by Charles Schulz, Various
PEANUTS #18 Cover by Charles Schulz, Various

BOOM! BOX ONGOINGS AND LIMITED SERIES

LUMBERJANES #2 (OF 8)

Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis
Artist: Brooke Allen
Cover Artists: A. Noelle Stevenson  B. Tessa Stone (Incentive)

When you’re a scout, nothing is more important than being prepared, but how do you prepare for legions of supernatural creatures threatening to beat down your scouting camp’s door? Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are about to find out! It’s just supposed to be a normal day at camp with games and a bit of canoeing, but when the girls find themselves separated from the rest of camp they realize there really is a lot more going on and it might be a unhelpful river monster that gives them the key to figuring everything out. Don’t miss out on the second issue of this hot new series from Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, and Brooke Allen!

LUMBERJANES #2 Cover A by Noelle Stevenson
LUMBERJANES #2 Cover A by Noelle Stevenson

LUMBERJANES #2 Cover B by Tessa Stone
LUMBERJANES #2 Cover B by Tessa Stone

THE MIDAS FLESH #6 (OF 6)

Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ryan North
Artists: Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb
Cover Artists: A. John Keogh B. David Malki (Incentive)

IT’S A TRAP! The General has gone mad and is scheming a plan to win back the missing flesh. But our crew has some tricks up their sleeves as well. Who will outwit who in this issue of THE MIDAS FLESH?

THE MIDAS FLESH #6 Cover A by John Keogh
THE MIDAS FLESH #6 Cover A by John Keogh

THE MIDAS FLESH #6 Cover B by David Malki
THE MIDAS FLESH #6 Cover B by David Malki

BOOM! STUDIOS TRADE PAPERBACKS, ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND HARDCOVERS

CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT VOL. 1 TP

Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Clive Barker and Mark Miller
Artist: Haemi Jang
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes

Named the best miniseries of 2013 by Bloody Disgusting, this trade paperback collects the first arc of Clive Barker’s original comic book creation, with collaborators Mark Miller (HELLRAISER) and Haemi Jang (HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW). Julian Demond, captain of industry, leaves his life behind to begin a walkabout. While wandering the desert, he comes across a unique figure, who calls himself Wick…and claims to be God. Together, they begin a terrifying journey across the Earth, as neither man merely wants to merely make a mark on the world. Instead, they intend to leave a scar.

CLIVE BARKER'S NEXT TESTAMENT VOL. 1 TP Cover by Goñi Montes

PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 5 TP

Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Daryl Gregory
Artist: Diego Barreto
Cover Artist: Marek Oleksicki

When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human, Ape City fell into a vicious civil war. Ten years have passed since the horrific violence and a fragile peace is emerging. Voice Alaya has been deposed and awaits sentencing in Ape City’s prison. Meanwhile, Sully has begun to rally forces, both human and ape. Little do they know they’re both on a collision course towards an even greater danger… Collects the PLANET OF THE APES SPECIAL, SPECTACULAR, and GIANT issues and concludes the series Jason Aaron has called, “The best PLANET OF THE APES comics ever.”

PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 5 TP Cover by Marek Oleksicki
PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 5 TP Cover by Marek Oleksicki

THE SAVAGE BROTHERS DELUXE EDITION TP

Retail Price: $9.99
Authors: Andrew Cosby and Johanna Stokes
Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque

WHY WE LOVE IT: We are so proud to have been the first publisher to give Rafael Albuquerque (AMERICAN VAMPIRE, ANIMAL MAN) his first full-length American series! In fact, we’re so proud we’re bringing back the story in a full-size deluxe edition!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Before Albuquerque perfected vampires he was giving you another monster—zombies! Never has the zombie apocalypse looked so rich and vibrant! All under a brand-new cover by Albuquerque!

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: When the living want their undead loved ones put of their misery, the Savage Brothers are the only two guys for the job. But their latest job takes them on a strange trip, involving virgin strippers, heads in jars, and the secret of the zombie apocalypse! Written by Johanna Stokes and EUREKA’s Andrew Cosby.

THE SAVAGE BROTHERS DELUXE EDITION TP Cover by Rafael Albuquerque
THE SAVAGE BROTHERS DELUXE EDITION TP Cover by Rafael Albuquerque

KABOOM! TRADE PAPERBACKS, ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND HARDCOVERS

ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS TP

Retail Price: $19.99
Authors: Yuko Ota and Ananth Panagariya
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas

FINN AND JAKE ARE MISSING?! It’s a dark day in Ooo, but fear not, Candy Kingdom—Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will…protect…you? Desperate times call for desperate measures and Princess Bubblegum has no choice but to turn to the gummiest of gumshoes. Peppermint Butler is on the case, and with Cinnamon Bun’s complete lack of keen deductive skills, they just might have a chance at navigating Ooo’s shadowy underbelly and locating everyone’s favorite heroes…

ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS TP Cover by Michael Dialynas
ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS TP Cover by Michael Dialynas

HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOL. 1: THE INHERITANCE TP

Retail Price: $19.99
Author: Mike Kunkel
Artist: Mike Kunkel
Cover Artist: Mike Kunkel

After his grandfather passes away, 10-year-old Tyler inherits an old stuffed toy bear and a broken pocket watch. As if dealing with bullies in a new town wasn’t enough, he soon learns that things aren’t always what they seem…and that you shouldn’t judge a bear by its cover. Join Tyler as he goes on an amazing childhood adventure and learns the truth about his family. Come start at the beginning of the fabulous original adventures by acclaimed cartoonist Mike Kunkel.

HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOL. 1: THE INHERITANCE TP Cover by Mike Kunkel
HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOL. 1: THE INHERITANCE TP Cover by Mike Kunkel

ARCHAIA TRADE PAPERBACKS, ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND HARDCOVERS

RUST VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE ROCKET BOY OGN HC

Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Royden Lepp
Artist: Royden Lepp
Cover Artist: Royden Lepp

WHY WE LOVE IT: Creator Royden Lepp continues his all-ages saga of Jet Jones and the Taylor family in this third and penultimate installment of Rust, giving us the lyrical and visually stunning ode to family, childhood, and sacrifice that we love.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: More secrets of the past are revealed for both Jet and the Taylors as they face their darkest fears in this calm before the oncoming storm. And, of course, more high-octane robot action!

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Oz Taylor may know Jet Jones’ secret, but convincing the rest of his family may be harder than he counted on. As Oz plots to rid the Taylor farm of the rocket boy, Jet tries to prove himself to the family that has taken him in, in hopes of finding the home he has searched for for so long. However, when shadows of Jet’s past start coming back into his life, he realizes his days of running may be numbered.

RUST VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE ROCKET BOY OGN HC Cover by Royden Lepp
RUST VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE ROCKET BOY OGN HC Cover by Royden Lepp

THE KILLER OMNIBUS VOL. 2 TP

Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Matz
Artist: Luc Jacamon
Cover Artist: Luc Jacamon

For the first time ever, Volumes Three and Four of the Eisner Award-nominated series THE KILLER are collected in a definitive omnibus. After four years away from a world of violence and corruption, the Killer is drawn back to the life of a hired gun. Though his brief retirement has not dulled his skills or resolve, new jobs will threaten his way of life and the very foundation of his morality. From the creative team of Jacamon and Matz, this collection tells the continued story of one assassin’s journey through a world of relentless violence.

THE KILLER OMNIBUS VOL. 2 TP Cover by Luc Jacamon
THE KILLER OMNIBUS VOL. 2 TP Cover by Luc Jacamon

INTERESTING DRUG OGN HC

Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Shaun Manning
Artist: Anna Wieszczyk
Cover Artist: Scott Newman

WHY WE LOVE IT: If you could take a pill and travel back to any time in your life, where would you go? Writer Shaun Manning hooked us with his fresh sci-fi thriller, illuminating the dangers of living in the past.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: If Richard Linklater (A SCANNER DARKLY) directed a season of BREAKING BAD written by J. J. Abrams, it’d probably be pretty close to what Manning and Wieszczyk have built—a tripped-out psychological thriller full of scrappy anti-heroes and some of the most villainous scum of all space and time.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: When a man from the future recruits average retail worker Andrew Smith to help him create a drug that will allow him to travel through time, Andrew thinks he’s found the way to erase all his problems. However, the power of nostalgia proves to be the strongest of drugs, creating an epidemic of addiction with Andrew as its unwitting kingpin.

INTERESTING DRUG OGN HC Cover by Scott Newman
INTERESTING DRUG OGN HC Cover by Scott Newman

Preview: Adventure Time: Candy Capers #6

Adventure Time: Candy Capers #6

Written by: Ananth Panagariya, Yuko Ota
Illustrated by: Ian McGinty
Diamond Code: OCT130973

It’s the conclusion to this sugary sweet mystery of a series! Has Peppermint Butler finally found Ooo’s new protectors? Will Cinnamon Bun ever stop trying to help? You definitely don’t want to miss this final issue as Peppermint Butler and Cinnmon Bun finally figure out what has happened to Finn and Jake!

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Preview: Adventure Time: Candy Capers #5

ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS #5

Written by Ananth Panagriya & Yuko Ota
Art Ian McGinty
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Josceline Fenton
COVER B: Magnolia Porter

This ADVENTURE TIME whodunit continues with hilarious team-ups no one is expecting as Ooo searches for it’s newest hero, but is Peppermint Butler any closer to figuring out what happened to Finn and Jake? Each issue is great for fans by itself but for series readers, it’ll only be a matter of time before the truth finally comes out.

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Interview: Women of BOOM! – Hannah Nance Partlow

Hannah Nance PartlowIt’s the third week of our “Women of BOOM!” feature, spotlighting the many kick-ass women that work at BOOM!, Archaia and KaBOOM! We’re focusing on everyone, editors, designers, writers, artists, you name it! We’re making sure to include the hard-working folks whose contributions are often overlooked in the process.

BOOM! (and KaBOOM! and Archaia) has given us unprecedented access and the chance to ask questions to their staff, and creative teams, to find out why the publisher is so successful in hiring women and their experiences in the comic industry as women.

Up this week is Hannah Nance Partlow, an in-house production designer and freelancer who has hand-lettered such comics as Adventure Time: Candy Capers.

Graphic Policy: How did you get involved in the comic book industry?

Hannah Nance Partlow: I’m sure everyone says this, but “it’s complicated.”

My background is in art – I double-majored in Fine Arts (painting/printmaking) and Graphic Design in college (hence my focus/obsession with lettering and typography), and when I started dating comic book writer Eric M. Esquivel, I naturally started experimenting with the comic medium. It’s the perfect union of visual art and text (referencing my educational background). He and I began collaborating on a few things, and I started attending cons with him right after graduating college. I wasn’t feeling a whole lot of graphic design love at the time, but the comic industry was incredibly warm and inclusive, so I started gravitating more and more toward that. I saw that there was a niche that wasn’t really being filled at the time with lettering – this medium has so much potential to utilize really illustrative lettering and I didn’t see a lot of that – but I wanted to. I started hustling lettering work in comics by talking to creators and publishers, and …here I am.

GP: Did you read comics growing up? Do you read them now?

HNP: Absolutely! I’ve been reading Betty & Veronica comics since I was little. I used to buy the Double Digests from the grocery store every week. I’ve read newspaper comic strips my whole life, and when I was in middle school I started reading manga. I think I read Azumanga Daioh and Chobits first, and Archie comics always. My current pull list is a bit more extensive and diverse: I read Fraction’s Hawkeye, I LOVE the new Batman ’66 series, everything by Daniel Clowes, Francesco Francavilla’s work, Jim Rugg’s work, webcomics, Kochalka, Dorkin, lots of Bongo comics, VizKids’ Hello Kitty line, and of course all of the Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors comics. As a visual artist I’m always drawn to creator-owned and indie/artsy/handmade comics, too.

GP: How did you come to work with BOOM!/Archaia?

HNP: I started working with Boom as a freelancer first. I met Ross Richie at the Amazing Arizona Comic Con in January of this year (Eric was a guest of BOOM! at the show promoting Freelancers, and I was exhibiting in Artist Alley). I literally handed Ross a drawing I’d done on a postal sticker, my business cards and some cutesy leave-behinds (custom drawings and screen-printed stickers, just fun stuff) and introduced myself. I gave some things to Vince Frederick (our former Convention Organizer) and he told me he’d pass it along to Shannon for me.

I met Shannon, Jasmine, and some of the other editorial staff in Seattle at ECCC this year, and passed around my business cards, a few tiny screenprints, personalized ink drawings, watercolor doodles (cutesy leave-behinds are kinda my thing, apparently) . I kept in touch via Twitter, and a few weeks later I got an email from Jasmine Amiri, one of our assistant editors. I’d just finished a project with Marlo Meekins and I think Jasmine saw our Twitter convo, then hit me up to see if I’d ever be interested in hand-lettering for Kaboom. I accepted that invite, tested for Adventure Time work, then got an email from Whitney Leopard (Kaboom’s assistant editor) offering me a job for an Adventure Time mini-series. I was still working in Arizona at the time. Not long after that, maybe a month, I got a Facebook message from Kassandra Heller (a Cartoon Network artist now, she used to have my position at BOOM!) asking if I’d be interested in taking over her position as a designer at BOOM! since she was leaving. She set me up with Shannon’s email… and I sent in a resume. After a few weeks of Skype convos (super colloquial), BOOM! offered me a position and moving incentive, and I packed my bags and moved to Los Angeles.

GP: How would you describe your job for people?

HNP: By day – I’m an in-house graphic designer at BOOM!’s office in LA. I work on trade dress for new comics, print production stuff for singles, comic con displays, business card designs, all kinds of things… BOOM! has pretty diverse needs these days, especially since the release of 2 Guns.

As a freelancer, I’m currently the letterer for the Adventure Time: Candy Capers mini-series and have a few other projects in the works. I do hand-lettering, so that means I write/draw all of my letters traditionally and scan, clean, and place them on the digital art.

It’s an unusual position to be in, working both in-house and as freelancer for the same publisher. I’m paid separately for each, so I’m LITERALLY living a double-life. Like Batman.

GP: For people who want to pursue a career in what you do, what advice would you give them?

HNP: Just make work. Do whatever it is you ULTIMATELY want to do (if you want to write comic books – write comics. Don’t try to break in through lettering or flatting. If you want to draw comics – draw your own characters and stories first – to show editors and collaborators what style you work in). Build a portfolio that’s representative of what your end goal is, and then you’ll be able to show that to the people who can get you work in comics.

GP: Did you have a mentor to help you break into the industry? Do you mentor anyone yourself?

HNP: I wanted a career mentor so badly at one point in my life – but now, I’m glad I never had one person to go to. I’m the type that if I HAD had a one-woman or one-man mentor, I’d probably have just ended up trying to copy their career path and that never works out well. I think it’s for the best that I’ve had to learn from anyone and everyone, all the time. “The power is yours,” and all that.

I’m not currently, formally, mentoring anyone, though I tend to be somewhat didactic in my social media, so I’d like to think that helps other people struggling with the same career issues and aspirations that and have.

GP: Do you think women have a more difficult time breaking in and making it in the comic industry, if so why? And if yes, how do you think that can be overcome?

HNP: I think there are some issues that women deal with in comics than men historically haven’t had to, but it makes me a little nervous that it’s such a hot topic right now. I say that because the act of analyzing different experiences based on gender is itself polarizing. I think that sexism exists – we all face sexist behaviors professionally, personally. The thing to do about it is not to let it get you down, keep working, keep trying to succeed at whatever it is you want to do, and if you’re good people will see that. Who wants to work for a bigot, anyway?

GP: We notice that when it comes to women in the comic industry, BOOM!/Archaia has a lot of diversity present. Why do you think have they succeeded when so many other publishers struggle with this?

HNP: I think that “BOOMChaia” (as we affectionately joke) has a diverse staff because the goal has always been to be a strong company, and we hire a lot of people who are young in their careers. The management team hires people based on their skill set and personality (ability to fit the company culture), so we end up with people from diverse professional backgrounds coming together to produce the amount of books of companies who have twice the size of our staff. Everyone who is hired is an asset, and we all have flux responsibilities. I don’t know why other companies have a hard time with this — it’s troubling.

I’m super proud of this company, but it’s crazy that this is even something to commend — I can’t believe it isn’t the norm to have a diverse office. I’m proud to work for a company that stands out for being equal, but it’s peculiar that it’s even an issue, know what I mean? I think some other publishers try to stick with hiring people who’ve been in the industry for half a decade already, and as a result they have more homogenous employee stats (whereas BOOM tends to “break a lot of people in”).

GP: We’ve heard horror stories concerning women in the industry, have you ever seen or been discriminated/harassed and if so, how did you handle it?

HNP: I don’t handle comic-industry-related harassment any differently than I handle other situations regarding sexual harassment. I tend to be a pretty outspoken person, so if someone is making me uncomfortable (re: sexism in the comics biz), I always make it a point to tell them so. That said, the “booth babe” comments at conventions do get taxing, and the mere fact that the Bleeding Cool awards have a title named “the Prettiest Person in Comics” (or something similar) is pretty objectifying. In terms of personal experience beyond weird looks or catcalls (which I don’t think is unique to comics), as the partner of another growing name in comics (speaking of writer Eric M. Esquivel), I do sometimes get brushed over as “the girlfriend” rather than someone who has her own respectable career, so I’m sensitive about that. I think the best way to respond to harassment related to gender in comics is just to make good work and get your name out there, and to keep the conversation positive. The more equal the industry becomes, the more outdated those gender-based behaviors will be.

GP: What advice do you have for women looking to break into the comic book industry?

HNP: I have the same advice for everyone: Just make good work and promote yourself. Make the kind of work you want to keep making, and show it to everyone. Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram – use them all. Use new platforms. If you want to become “a name in comics” you can’t afford to be a hipster about which social media you use (as much as I pretend to be). Another important point – actually going to comic cons and meeting the people who can ultimately give you work is invaluable.

The same rules apply in the comic industry that apply to the job force at large – Be proud of your work, be confident, and act professionally. Act like a professional before you are one, and people will treat you as such.

Preview: Adventure Time: Candy Capers #4

ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS #4

Written by Ananth Panagriya & Yuko Ota
Art Ian McGinty
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Josceline Fenton
COVER B: Magnolia Porter
Diamond Code:MAY13 0954

It looks like something crazy is happening in Ooo…crazier that usual that is. Will the next pair of heroes-in-training be able to handle it? Or is this part of something great? Now, if only Peppermint Butler could figure out what happened to Finn and Jake…before Cinnamon Bun tries to help AGAIN.

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BOOM! Studios in December 2013

DECEIVERS #1

Author: Steven Grant
Artist: Jose Holder
Cover Artist: Stephane Roux
$3.99

WHY WE LOVE IT: Everybody loves a good underdog story, and we’re no exception. Make that double for your classic Robin Hood-style “steal from the rich, give to the poor” yarns, and when you couple that with Steven Grant’s (2 GUNS) crackling dialogue and beautiful artwork from Jose Holder? We couldn’t resist!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: DECEIVERS is a globetrotting espionage action/comedy populated by charming, clever characters and thrilling sleight of hand, perfect for fans of films like Catch Me if You Can and the Ocean’s 11 series.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Lincoln McCord and Prince Adony Zaruka are two American con men living abroad in Europe, posing as an oil magnate and the descendant of long-lost royalty to live the high life by leeching off the European elite. But when an international thief begins wreaking havoc on their marks, the deceivers are enlisted by a rogue CIA agent to help entrap him.


DAY MEN PEN & INK #1

Author: Matt Gagnon & Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Cover Artists: Brian Stelfreeze

WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s pretty simple. We think Brian Stelfreeze is one of the industry’s best artists and storytellers and deserves to be showcased in his purest form. As fans of Brian’s art, we wanted this for ourselves.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Stelfreeze is known around the convention circuit as a great mentor to young creators with an understanding of the craft of making comic books that is second to none. A rare opportunity to learn the creative process of a comics industry luminary.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Collecting DAY MEN #1-2 in an over-sized prestige format, DAY MEN: PEN & INK #1 presents Brian Stelfreeze’s artwork stripped down to the inks side-by-side with in-depth annotations from the entire creative team. This item will be limited to the initial print run.


THE MIDAS FLESH #1

Author: Ryan North
Artist: Shelli Paroline & Braden
Cover Artist(s): A: John Keogh B: Emily Partridge C: Noelle Stevenson D: Signed “Writer’s” Edition

WHY WE LOVE IT: We have been having so much fun with writer Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics, To Be Or Not To Be: That Is The Adventure) on ADVENTURE TIME that we couldn’t resist the opportunity to publish a new original idea of his. And it is​ original.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: We’ve all heard of The Midas touch. You know, the Greek Mythology about the man who did a number on himself by wishing for everything he touched to turn to gold? Who better to turn that tale on its head with a heavy dose of sci-fi than Ryan North? Also, did we mention the Utahraptor?

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Fatima and her space crew have decided to return to Earth—a planet completely sectioned off, abandoned, and covered in gold—to find out exactly what happened to this once thriving planet and see if they can use that knowledge against the evil empire that’s tracking them down. As luck would have it, they just landed the most powerful weapon in the universe: some ancient dead guy’s body.


PROTOCOL #2

Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Mariano Navarro
Cover Artist: Stephane Roux

Being a member of this family means a lifetime of death, danger, changed identities and buried memories. After the mysterious murder of a fellow orphan, our agents are thrust head first into another mission. On the tail of the high society funders of the terrorist-operation Black Friday, our agents are further from the truth then they could ever imagine.


 IMAGINE AGENTS #3

Written: Brian Joines
Artist: Bachan
Cover Artist(s): A:  Khary Randolph  B. Felipe Smith

Elliot is kidnapped and Dapple’s sinister plan is in full effect. With imaginary friends from all around the world gathering together, mankind may finally lose the upper hand. IMAGINE agents, Terry and Dave, may not have the wits to save the day, but with the help of  Elliot’s mother and imaginary friend, they may just have a chance.


SONS OF ANARCHY #4

Author: Christopher Golden
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artist: Gary Brown

With Kendra’s life on the line, tensions rise and guns are drawn. As the Ghost Brothers close in on Kendra’s location, Jax must win Lin over to the side of  honor and family, driving the Sons closer to war with Griggs.


HIT #4

Author: Bryce Carlson
Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Cover Artist: Ryan Sook

There’s no honor among thieves, and the same goes for crooked cops… Beaten, bloodied, and betrayed in an abandoned junkyard, the end looms near for Slater as Blair reasserts his control over the Hit Squad and exacts his plan to bring Los Angeles to its knees.


ROBOCOP: LAST STAND #5

Story: Frank Miller
Sequential Adaptation: Steven Grant
Artist(s): Korkut Öztekin
Cover Artist(s): Declan Shalvey

RoboCop and Marie have been set up. Fighting with every ounce of strength and wit they can muster, Marie and RoboCop must face an army of android Ottomos coming at them from all directions. With no chance of survival, they can only hope that their deaths will mean the end of OCP.



3 GUNS #5

Author: Steven Grant
Artist: Emilio Laiso
Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque

Burned by her government handler and left for dead, Joey must team up with Bobby and Marcus to fight their way through both the separatist militia and the Russian mafia with stolen weapons and money intact.


SUICIDE RISK #8

Authors: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Tommy Lee Edwards

When Leo decides to fully embrace his powers, something hidden deep inside him will finally find its way to the surface With Nightmare Crew’s plan in full affect, Leo will  make a decision to change everything.


CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT #8

Author: Clive Barker & Mark Miller
Artis: Haemi Jang
Cover Artist: Goni Montes

Tristan & Elspeth finally reach Providence, but after Wick’s latest strike, their efforts may be in vain. And what does Julian want in Paris?


HELLRAISER: THE DARK WATCH #11

Author: Clive Barker & Brandon Seifert
Artist: Tom Garcia
Cover Artist: Lorena Carvalho

As the war between Hells rages, the three people to hold the title of Lead Cenobite — Elliott Spencer, Kirsty Cotton, and Harry D’Amour, each attempt to end the conflict in their favor.


REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #2

Author: Mad Rupert
Artist: Mad Rupert
Cover Artist(s): A: Mad Rupert  B: Kory Bing  C: Sabrina Scott  D: Rachel Saunders

This vacation isn’t what it seems and Skips is starting to think there is a lot more going on with the tourists then just fanny packs and sunscreen. Will he be able to figure out what is really going on before his day suddenly repeats? Join Skips in this crazy adventure…that just might never end.


HEROBEAR AND THE KID: THE INHERITANCE #5

Author: Mike Kunkel
Artist: Mike Kunkel
Cover: Mike Kunkel

It’s the final issue for HEROBEAR AND THE KID: THE INHERITANCE! Tyler and Herobear finally face off with the mastermind behind all of their trouble, Von Klon! The secret behind Tyler’s grandpa is revealed…


ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS #6

Authors: Yuko Ota and Ananth Panagariya
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists: A: Yuko Ota B: Emily Warren C: Fellipe Martins D: Andy Hirsch

It’s the conclusion to this sugary sweet mystery of a series! Has Peppermint Butler finally found Ooo’s new protectors? Will Cinnamon Bun ever stop trying to help? You definitely don’t want to miss this final issue as Peppermint Butler and Cinnmon Bun finally figure out what has happened to Finn and Jake!


 

REGULAR SHOW #9

Author: KC Green
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artists: A: Ian Bertram B: Laura Birdsall C: Tom Hunter D:  Michael DeForge

Mordecai and Rigby have a plan! It’s only a matter of time before our friends finally have their time in the sun, but will they be able to make it? Will Benson finally be able to stop their shenanigans for good? It’s going to be a crazy issue starring our favorite park employees!


GARFIELD #20

Author(s): Mark Evanier & Scott Nicke
Artist(s): Andy Hirsch & Gary Barker
Cover Artist(s): Gary Barker & Mark & Stephanie Heike

We’re got a holiday season treat for you — Pet Force! Planet Dorkon’s finest are back for an all-new adventure and the fur will fly.


BRAVEST WARRIORS #15

Author: Eric Esquivel
Artist: Mike Holmes
Cover Artists:  A: Tyson Hesse  B: Kali Fontecchio  C: Laura Knetzger  D: Ian Bertram

Have you ever wondered where the Bravest Warriors got their super rad weapons? Were they found in a yard sale, was it some prize after a series of training, or was it just a twist of fate and a lot of luck that lead our heroes to their most trusted weapons? Find out the true story in this issue!


ADVENTURE TIME #23

Author: Ryan North
Artists: Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
Cover Artist(s): A: Mike Holmes B: Brad McGinty C: Genevieve Farley-Tremblay D: Bryan Turner

Will Princess Bubblegum be able to stop her creation from spreading, or is already too late for the Kingdom of Ooo?! With the Kingdoms Heroes under it’s influence it leaves Marceline and Princess Bubblegum in a race again time as they try to find a way to not only save themselves, but everyone else in Ooo!


PEANUTS #14

Authors: Charles M. Schulz, Various
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Various
Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz

Schroeder could not be more excited. It is the most important day of the whole year…Decemeber 16th! Beethoven’s birthday! Unfortunately, no one but Schroeder seems to have remembered. Enjoy this twist on the birthday spirit along with a wonderful series of new and classic Peanuts stories.


DEATHMATCH VOL. 2

Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artist: Paul Jenkins
$14.99

The second round of the ultimate battle royale begins here, as the world’s greatest superheroes are forced to fight each other to the death in a mysterious, other-worldly prison. The mysteries grow deeper and the casualty list grows longer as DEATHMATCH continues.


 POLARITY VOL 1

Authors: Max Bemis
Artist: Jorge Coelho
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving

WHY WE LOVE IT: The combination of a very personal story with a completely fresh take on the nature of super powers had us hooked from the beginning.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Max Bemis is not only an incerdibly talented songwriter (and lead singer for the band Say Anything), but an exciting, fresh voice in comics. Jorge Coelho serves up dynamic, expressive action while keeping POLARITY grounded. Plus everyone hates hipsters, right?

WHAT IT IS: What if having super powers meant losing your mind?Tim Woods is a bipolar artist stuck in the world of hipsters, meaningless sex, and vain art — better known as Brooklyn. But after he survives a near fatal car accident, Tim discovers that his mental instability is more than just a disorder, and that his bipolar medication hasn’t just been subduing his manic depression…it’s been suppressing his super powers.

This collection comes with a free download code for the entire POLARITY E.P., including a fifth original song written and performed by Max Bemis!


Fairy Quest VOL 1: Outlaws

Authors: Danielle Corsetto
Artist: Zack Sterling
Cover Artist: Stephanie Gonzaga

WHY WE LOVE IT: The combination of Paul Jenkins (DEATHMATCH, Inhumans) and Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man) delivered a smart, but sweet fairy tale we’re smitten with.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Jenkins and Ramos took fairy tales and created a rich, unique world that is at once familiar and wholly original. Adventure, beautiful art, and a girl and her wolf. What’s not to love?

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The world of Fablewood, where all of the stories that have ever been told live side-by-side, is a sinister place indeed! Under the watchful eye of the dreaded Mister Grimm and his Think Police, Red Riding Hood and her Wolf must risk everything to try and escape and find sanctuary in a mysterious place called the Real World…


ADVENTURE TIME: EYE CANDY VOL 1

Author: Various
Artist: Various
Cover Artist: Paul Pope
$24.99

WHY WE LOVE IT: One of our favorite parts of working on ADVENTURE TIME is how we’ve been allowed to let all sorts of unique artists play in this magical world with a monthly assortment of inspired covers.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Not everyone can find or buy every ADVENTURE TIME cover, but fans of the series and fans of art will not want to miss this cover gallery collection.

WHAT IT IS: The ADVENTURE TIME collection every fan has been waiting for! This book collects every cover from the ADVENTURE TIME ongoing series from issue #1 to #15.


HAWKEN: MELEE #1 (OF 5)

Author: Dan Abnett
Artist: Federico Dallocchio
Cover Artist: Tim Bradstreet
$3.99

A new, bi-weekly miniseries featuring high-action mech combat from the world of HAWKEN, the award-winning online video game from Meteor Entertainment! This premiere issue features the heart-racing pace of cat-and-mouse combat in a tale by Dan Abnett and Federico Dallocchio entitled “20 Seconds,” with cover art by Tim Bradstreet!


HAWKEN: MELEE #2 (of 5)

Author: Jim Mahfood
Artist: Jim Mahfood
Cover Artist: Jock
$3.99

High-action mech combat from the world of HAWKEN, the award-winning online video game! This issue is written and illustrated by street-funk, fan-favorite artist Jim Mahfood, spreading a madcap, cautionary tale of celebrity arrogance in the midst of heavy metal corporate warfare entitled “Friendly Fire”! Featuring cover art by Jock!


SIEGFRIED VOL. 2: THE VALKYRIE HC

Author: Alex Alice
Artist: Alex Alice
Cover Artist: Alex Alice
$24.95

A three-part story inspired by Wagner’s classic opera The Ring of the Nibelung: Siegfried, born of the love between a mortal man and a Valkyrie, is a young orphan being raised by Mimé, one of the last of the dwarf-goblin Nibelungs, in a dark forest with only wolves for friends and family. While his foster parent only wants to live in peace and solitude, Siegfried yearns to discover who his real parents were and live amongst his own kind, not knowing that Odin, father of the Norse gods, has a destiny planned for him: to fight the dragon Fafnir, guardian of the Rheingold. In this second volume, Siegfried sets off from his safe, forest home to find the world of men. With Mimé as his reluctant guide, Siegfried plunges headlong into the dangers of the swamp of the sorcerer Volva, where he learns of his destiny to confront the dragon Fafnir!

Preview: Adventure Time: Candy Capers #3

ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS #3

Written by Ananth Panagriya & Yuko Ota
Art Ian McGinty
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Josceline Fenton
COVER B: Magnolia Porter
Diamond Code:MAY13 0954

The wacky team-ups keep coming hard and fast in the latest issue of this Peppermint Butler/Cinnamon Bun who-done-it ADVENTURE TIME caper! Last issue, we followed along as Marceline and Tree Trunks tried to be the hero team Ooo didn’t know it needed…who will try to take Finn and Jake’s place this issue? A great series for fans of crime spoofs and kids who can’t get enough of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys!

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