Fablewood is a pretty dangerous place, but no area is more dangerous than the City of Rimes, deep in the heart of the Children’s Realm. After transferring in from the Realm of Mystery, a failed detective from an unfinished prose novel, Frankie Mack, is about to uncover a conspiracy that could unmake storytelling itself. After Humpty Dumpty is pushed to crack and Jack (of Jack and Jill) goes AWOL, Frankie and his partner, Simple Simon, are put on the case. Collects the complete six-issue miniseries.
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Mike Perkins
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Mike Perkins
Jackpot: Mike Perkins
BOOM! 10 Years Incentive Cover: Brian Stelfreeze
Incentive Cover: Andre de Freitas
What’s to Love: The team of Mike Carey (Suicide Risk, The Unwritten) and Mike Perkins (Deathlok) come together for the first time since 2005’s Spellbinders for a taut horror thriller set in their native England. If you’re a fan of horror films like Insidious and The Conjuring, or comics like Curse and Nailbiter, you’ll love how Rowans Ruin unfolds as it slowly clues you in on the terrifying secret that is at the heart of the story.
What It’s About: Katie has always had things pretty easy, growing up in comfortable circumstances in Florida. But when she finds herself with a long summer break before grad school, she decides to do a house-swap with a British girl, Emily, as a way to vacation relatively cheaply—and to get out from under her parents’ attentiveness. England is great, so different from Florida, and the house, called Rowans Rise, is charming. But soon she starts having nightmares—really, really, strong ones. Curious, Katie researches the owners of the house, and discovers it may have more of a sinister history than she thought…
COGNETIC #1 (of 3)
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Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Eryk Donovan
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Eryk Donovan
BOOM! 10 Years Incentive Cover: Brian Stelfreeze
Incentive Cover: Juan Doe
What’s to Love: The creative team behind the award-nominated Memetic is back with another apocalyptic tale! We obviously love working with James Tynion IV (see The Woods, UFOlogy, and the aforementioned Memetic), and we know partnering him once again with artist Eryk Donovan will lead to another great-looking story. In Cognetic, Tynion and Donovan offer a look at the fundamentally human desire for control—that deep-seated belief we all feel in our darkest moments that if we had total, absolute power, we would be able to create a perfect world.
What It Is: Every human believes that they are self-reliant, self-determined individuals, each set on their own course. They’ve built civilizations, they’ve built culture, they’ve built lives… But what if that isn’t the right track? What if there is a singular mind ready to take back control and finally right the destiny of mankind and build a better tomorrow? Cognetic is the story of a powerful psychic being that once controlled one-third of the world’s population as a part of its hivemind, and his return to humanity in modern-day New York City. It’s a psychic action thriller, precariously positioned on the edge of outright apocalypse. It’s also the story of the young woman, the assistant to the director of the FBI, who might be the only one who can save humanity, but at a terrible, terrible cost. The second entry in Tynion and Donovan’s “Apocalypse Trilogy.” Each issue in this miniseries is oversized with 48 pages!
ADVENTURE TIME 2015 SPOOOKTACULAR ONE-SHOT #1
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Author: Hanna K.
Artist: Hanna K.
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Simon LeClerc
Incentive Cover: Emily Partridge
What’s to Love: There’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than with a self-contained story about Marceline the Vampire Queen set during the… summer? Ah well, you get the idea! What’s even better is that this one-shot is written and illustrated by Hanna K., a storyboard artist for the Adventure Time animated series!
What It Is: If you’ve ever wondered what Marceline was like before she became a vampire, here’s your chance to find out! In this oversized, self-contained tale that takes place before she was “turned,” we learn all about Marceline’s backstory and find out how she became the Vampire Queen she is today!
LUMBERJANES: BEYOND BAY LEAF #1
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Author: Faith Erin Hicks
Artist: Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Nick Sumida
Incentive Cover: Eva Eskelinen
What’s to Love: It’s our first-ever Lumberjanes special and we could not be more excited to welcome writer Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl) and newcomer artist Rosemary Valero-O’Connell to our growing Lumberteam. This self-contained story perfectly captures the spirit of what the Lumberjanes are: hardcore lady-types who can fend for themselves, but also quick to help those who are in need!
What It Is: In this special one-shot issue, a monster is terrorizing the Lumberjanes camp and the girls go to stop it. However, it turns out that the monster is being framed and now the girls have to figure out who’s doing it and to what end! Join April, Jo, Mal, Molly and Ripley as they earn their Beyond Bay Leaf pin!
Clive and the others continue to plan their escape from the military controlled Lower Crowchurch, while Susan comes face-to-face with an old…friend?
SLEEPY HOLLOW: PROVIDENCE #3 (of 4)
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Author: Eric Carrasco
Artist: Victor Santos
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Victor Santos
Incentive Cover: Robert Sammelin
The Wild Hunt get closer to the compound that Abbie, Ichabod, and Jenny are staying at, and even the Hexenmeisters’ magic might not be enough to ward them off.
WELCOME BACK #3 (of 4)
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Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Jonathan Brandon Sawyer
Cover Artist: Jonathan Brandon Sawyer
Tessa arrives in Kansas City looking for Mali, but instead finds Lorena, Mali’s reincarnated stepfather in the body of a 10-year-old girl who is also a Soldier and ready for battle.
In trying to stay two steps ahead of the killer, Flood puts the one closest to him in the most danger.
STRANGE FRUIT #3 (of 4)
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Authors: J.G. Jones & Mark Waid
Artist: J.G. Jones
Cover Artist: J.G. Jones
The townspeople of Chatterlee make every effort to conscript the stranger to help with the fast-failing levee—but the growing racial divide in town makes choosing sides virtually impossible even as the clock ticks towards disaster.
THE SPIRE #4 (of 8)
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Author: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Jeff Stokely
Cover Artist: Jeff Stokely
Shå is running out of time, and war approaches.
ARCADIA #6
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Author: Alex Paknadel
Artist: Eric Scott Pfeiffer
Cover Artist: Eric Scott Pfeiffer
Lee Pepper is taken to a meeting led by the charismatic Uncle Cosmas, who promises the sickly crowd that he can upload them to Arcadia. In Arcadia, Coral teaches Giacomo to code by torchlight.
Final issue! All-out war breaks out as Samara and the prisoners fight for the future of Midlothian.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #11
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Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Maxim Simic
Cover Artists:
Main: Jason Copland
Incentive: Ibrahim Moustafa
When Snake is imprisoned, he comes face-to-face with The President for the first since the events of the film!
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #17
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Author: Fred Van Lente
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists:
Main: Joe Eisma Incentive: Eryk Donovan
A sorcerer’s convention may just be the key to rescuing Margo from Baba Yaga!
OVER THE GARDEN WALL #3 (of 4)
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Author: Pat McHale
Artist: Jim Campbell
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jim Campbell
Subscription Cover: Rex Hackleberg
Incentive Cover: Matt Forsythe
Greg and Wirt follow a band of musical forest animals who are parading around the woods.
ADVENTURE TIME WITH FIONNA & CAKE: CARD WARS #4 (of 6)
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Author: Jen Wang
Artist: Britt Wilson
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jen Wang
Subscription Cover: Dana Terrace
Incentive Cover: Rachel Saunders
The Card Wars tournament is in full throttle as Cake takes on all opponents.
REGULAR SHOW #28
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Author: Mad Rupert
Artist: Wook Jin Clark
Cover Artists:
Main: Douglas Holgate
Subscription: Rian Sygh
It’s a supernatural love-triangle showdown as the three publishers courting Muscle Man, Starla, Mordecai, and Rigby go to war with each other!
ADVENTURE TIME #45
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Author: Christopher Hastings
Artist: Zachary Sterling
Cover Artists:
Main: Maya Kern
Subscription: André Falat
Special one-shot issue! Princess Bubblegum needs Lemongrab’s help, but that means she needs to do things his way for once.
Diesel and Phil inspect the mysterious flying engine with shocking consequences.
POWER UP #4 (of 6)
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Author: Kate Leth
Artist: Matt Cummings
Cover Artist: Matt Cummings
When Kevin has to face a brutal baddie on his own, he learns an important lesson about self-perception and true strength!
GIANT DAYS #7
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Author: John Allison
Artist: Lissa Treiman
It’s time for end-of-semester exams, but Esther was “too busy living” to attend most of her lectures and it’s up to Daisy and Susan to help her prepare. Meanwhile, Susan goes through the schmoopy romantic phase of a new relationship.
MUNCHKIN #10
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Author: Tom Siddell
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artist: Bridget Underwood
Flower and Spyke pillage and double-cross their way through another dungeon!
April does her best to repair the mermaids’ friendship, but she just keeps making things worse!
THE THIRD WITCH #2 (of 6)
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Author: Mairghread Scott
Artist: Kelly & Nichole Matthews
Cover Artist: Kyla Vanderklugt
Smertae has gone against her sister’s wishes and must face the consequences, but prophecies are tricky things…
AMERICATOWN #3 (of 8)
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Author: Bradford Winters & Larry Cohen
Artist: Daniel Irizarri
Cover Artist: Michael Choi
Arroyo begins interrogating the undocumented Americans who were captured in a raid.
HACKTIVIST VOL. 2 #4 (of 6)
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Authors: Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing
Artist: Marcus To
Cover Artist: Marcus To
.sve_urs3lf wins a short-lived victory, and Grace meets two ghosts.
LANTERN CITY #6
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Authors: Matthew Daley & Mairghread Scott
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artist: Benjamin Carré
The hardest part of Sander’s first days in the Grey Guard is adjusting to how much easier life is.
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? OMNIBUS TP
Retail Price: $39.99
Author: Philip K. Dick
Artist: Tony Parker
Cover Artist: Jay Shaw
What’s to Love: If you loved the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner, chances are you know it’s based on Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? From 2009-2011, we published a 24-issue graphic interpretation of the novel as realized by artist Tony Parker. Now, for the first time, all 24 issues of the Eisner Award-nominated series are collected into one complete omnibus edition, featuring a brand-new cover by Mondo artist Jay Shaw and essays from Jonathan Lethem, Ed Brubaker, Warren Ellis, Matt Fraction, and more.
What It Is: San Francisco lies under a cloud of radioactive dust. The World War has killed millions, driving entire species to extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies build incredibly realistic fakes: horses, birds, cats, sheep…even humans. Rick Deckard is an officially sanctioned bounty hunter tasked to find six rogue androids. They’re machines, but look, sound, and think like humans—and infinitely more dangerous.
MEMETIC TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Eryk Donovan
Cover Artist: Eryk Donovan
What’s to Love: Memetic is truly an event comic, and a wholly unique take on the disaster genre. Much like his work on The Woods, writer James Tynion IV—with the help of fantastic newcomer Eryk Donovan (The House in the Wall)—brings horror to a whole new generation of fans of J-horror films like Uzumaki and The Ring. Plus, Memetic was nominated for the GLAAD Award for Outstanding Comic!
What It Is: A meme is an idea that starts with an individual, and then virally spreads to multiple persons and potentially entire societies. Richard Dawkins suggests a meme’s success comes from its effectiveness to the host, but history shows that destructive memes can spread just as rapidly through society. Memetic shows the progression of a weaponized meme that leads to the utter annihilation of the human race within 72 hours. The root of this apocalypse is a single image on the internet, a “meme” in the popular sense. A meme that changes everything. Collects the complete three-issue miniseries.
FICTION SQUAD TP
Retail Price: $19.99
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artists: Ramon Bachs
Cover Artist: Ramon Bachs
What’s to Love: After publishing Paul Jenkins’ Fairy Quest, we kinda have a thing for Fablewood, where all fairy tales and bedtime stories live side-by-side. So when he came up with a mystery and fantasy mash-up adventure set there and enlisted his Civil War: Front Line artist Ramon Bachs, we hopped aboard faster than Alice went down the rabbit hole. In Fiction Squad, every nursery rhyme is a crime scene in the making. If you like your mystery mashed up with fantasy, like Fables and Once Upon a Time, this has got you covered.
What It Is: Fablewood is a pretty dangerous place, but no area is more dangerous than the City of Rimes, deep in the heart of the Children’s Realm. After transferring in from the realm of Mystery, a failed detective from an unfinished prose novel, Frankie Mack, is about to uncover a conspiracy that could unmake storytelling itself. After Humpty Dumpty is pushed to crack and Jack (of Jack and Jill) goes AWOL, Frankie and his partner, Simple Simon, are put on the case. Collects the complete six-issue miniseries.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 7 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Ryan North
Artist: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb
Cover Artist: Tait Howard
Finn is about to fall head-first into an adventure so intense, he’ll never remember it! Finn tries to take on the Mnemonoid only to wake up in the future with no recollection what has happened in the time jump! With his pals Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and Marceline, Finn must remember how to beat this mean dude before he forgets everything else! Collects issues #30-34.
GARFIELD VOL. 7 TP
Retail Price: $13.99
Author: Scott Nickel, Mark Evanier
Artists: Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand
Cover Artist: Andy Hirsch
Featuring Garfield playing dentist, searching for his Orange Meringue Pie, and running from the returning Lasagna Monster & the Fantastical Foods of Fear, this extra-large collection of Garfield comics is the tastiest one yet. Collects the oversized issue #25 and #26-28.
What’s to Love: If you’ve read S.M. Vidaurri’s first original graphic novel Iron: Or, the War After or his issue of Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Witches, you might understand when we say his watercolor stylings are hauntingly beautiful to look at—they have a soft gentleness to them, yet can convey the most stark of imagery. His new OGN has us completely mesmerized once again, invoking comparisons to The Legend of Korra and the works of Hayao Miyazaki.
What It Is: When Carson, a young girl living with cancer, is bestowed with age-old magic by a rebellious sorcerer named Iscariot, she must navigate her new powers, face the life she had thought she left behind forever, and take on the order of magicians who want to control her destiny. Carson discovers that Iscariot’s intentions might not have been as altruistic as it first appeared, and learns the hard way that magic comes at a cost.
GUNNERKRIGG COURT VOL. 2: RESEARCH TP
Retail Price: $16.99
Author: Thomas Siddell
Artist: Thomas Siddell
Cover Artist: Thomas Siddell
The second volume of Thomas Siddell’s popular and award-winning webcomic Gunnerkrigg Court is here published in softcover for the very first time for old fans and new readers alike! Annie and Kat begin their second year at Gunnerkrigg Court, a mysterious boarding school. Parts of Annie’s past are revealed, as well as mysteries that tie back to the origins of the Court itself. Finding a secret tomb of ancient robots beneath Kat’s workshop leads the two friends to question how they are linked to the mysterious ghost that attacked Annie the year before. And as a new Medium-in-Training, Annie is able to visit the powerful trickster god Coyote in Gillitie Forest, a visit that reveals more than she ever imagined!
What’s to Love: John Allison’s daily webcomics Bad Machinery and Scary Go Round are hilarious, the kind of strips where every panel makes you laugh out loud. As a result, John has earned a large, loyal following of readers that have followed his work daily for the past 12 years. Giant Days is an entertaining, slice-of-life look at three friends away at university, and is a series fans of things like Scott Pilgrim and Friends with Boys will not want to miss!
What It Is: Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of handwringing boys, “personal experimentation,” influenza, mystery mold, nuchauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of “academia,” they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive. Collects issues #1-4.
The second collection of the award-winning Lumberjanes is here! Five girls become instant best friends when they go to camp and discover there is a lot more to the summer than learning to how to paddle a canoe. Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types is not your average summer camp and Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are not your average campers. Between the river monsters, magic, and myths, this summer is only just beginning! Collects issues #5-8.
Final issue! As the fabric of reality tears apart, Frankie and Simon must confront the man responsible as his master plan for dominance threatens storytelling itself. Unfortunately, with an army of characters from every which genre at his disposal and unlimited power at his fingertips, this bad guy isn’t going down without a fight.
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.
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: Brian Lynch, Ryan North Artists: Jerry Gaylord, Ian McGinty Cover Artists:A: Felipe Smith B: Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C: Goñi Montes (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Similar to our Big Trouble in Little China comics, we’re returning readers to one of our favorite—and most excellent—cult-classic properties with a new Bill & Ted adventure of epic proportions. And because we’re fans first, we’re making sure it’s something WE would read. Wyld Stallyns forever!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: If you’re a fan of the films, our comics will pick up where they left off. Main creative team Brian Lynch (Angel: After the Fall) and Jerry Gaylord (Fanboys vs. Zombies) bring you all the silly humor and likable characters mixed with some cool historical science fiction you love! Plus, each story will have a back-up adventure. This issue features a tale of tech terror by Ryan North (Adventure Time) and Ian McGinty (Bravest Warriors)!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Following the time-traveling historic epic of Excellent Adventure and the turbulent life and death of Bogus Journey, Bill and Ted must now fulfill their destiny as the inspiration for galactic harmony. How can someone hate the Wyld Stallyns as much as the evil Chuck De Nomolos? With the power of time travel, Bill and Ted set their sights on turning a young 27th-century Nomolos’ non-non-heinous attitude into something most outstanding and metal!
THE CON JOB #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: Jimmy Palmiotti & Matt Brady Artist: Dominike “Domo” Stanton Cover Artists:A. Amanda Conner (99%) B. Jay Shaw (1%, Jackpot Variant) C. Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) D. Dan McDaid (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Comics veteran Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn) is a master at crafting humorous, snarky comics, and for The Con Job he’s teamed up with longtime comics journalist-turned-writer Matt Brady (Buck Rogers) and artist Dominike “Domo” Stanton (Deadpool) for a unique heist story. They’ve put the “con” back in comic conventions.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: In the mood for a character-driven, comic book convention crime caper? Palmiotti and Brady have crafted a Galaxy Quest meets Ocean’s 11-style crime story set in the larger-than-life backdrop of the modern convention circuit. You thought cons couldn’t get any bigger? You have no idea.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: After working the same convention circuit for many years, a group of flabby action heroes, aging sex symbols, and sci-fi bit players have become close friends as they watch their lines get shorter and their autographs get cheaper. That is, until they hire a cocky new booking agent who offers them their only chance at a comfortable retirement by robbing one of the largest cons in the country!
HIT: 1957 #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Bryce Carlson Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey Cover Artists:A. Vanesa R. Del Rey B. Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C. Dustin Nguyen INCV
WHY WE LOVE IT:Hit: 1955 was one of our favorite original series of 2013, a dark, violent dive into the depths of 1950s corruption in Los Angeles featuring the writing of Bryce Carlson and the debut of Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer nominee Vanesa R. Del Rey. We couldn’t wait to take another Hit!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The next entry in the Harvey Award-nominated series, Hit: 1957, takes us later in the seminal decade of change for the LAPD—familiar faces, new threats, and more sharp, smart noir. Even if you missed out on the first series, if you’re a fan of crime comics like Parker, Criminal, and Tumor, Hit is in your wheelhouse.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Crime is down in Los Angeles—at least, on the surface. Mickey Cohen has been quiet since his release from prison and the LAPD has seemingly regained control of the city. But the underground is a different story. Det. Harvey Slater and company have spent the last two years focused on Domino and his Syndicate’s unrelenting infiltration, but no matter how many people the hit squad kills, the real fight for Los Angeles rages on. Meanwhile, Slater’s being hounded by Internal Affairs, Bonnie Brae is missing, and everything is falling apart at the seams.
REGULAR SHOW 2015 MARCH MADNESS SPECIAL (One-shot)
Retail Price: $4.99 Authors: Shanna Matuszak, Phil Jacobson, Molly Ostertag, and Hannah Ayoubi Artists: Derek Charm, Phil Jacobson, Molly Ostertag, and Hannah Ayoubi Cover Artists:A. Rian Sygh B. Fellipe Martins (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: We’re huge fans of the antics of Regular Show’s Mordecai, Rigby, and the gang, and Spring felt like the perfect backdrop for our next collection of park mayhem. Plus, this gives us another opportunity to work with an amazing team of creators, from super-talented newcomers to established stars!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Mordecai and Rigby will be getting into all sorts of shenanigans this Spring, and we’re bringing you all sorts of wacky adventures in a range of styles to showcase the madness—March madness, that is.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Spring is in the air, the Earth is reawakened after winter, and hijinks abound at the park! This oversized collection of all-new shorts features the park deep in March Madness, with all sorts of seasonal hijinks afoot. From college basketball to St. Patrick’s Day, there’s nothing sacred for this motley crew.
WHY WE LOVE IT: John Allison is well known for his funny and intelligent webcomics Bad Machinery and Scary Go Round. His story of three friends at university lightly flavored with the occult features some of the best dialogue in comics, and we couldn’t help but think it’s like Monty Python goes to college. Sign us up!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: John Allison’s daily webcomics are hilarious, the kind of strips where every panel makes you laugh out loud. As a result, John has earned a large, loyal following of readers that have followed his work daily for the past 12 years. This is a series fans of things like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Fawlty Towers, or Gunnerkrigg Court will not want to miss.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends because their dorm rooms were next to each other. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, “personal experimentation,” influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of “academia,” they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.
MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD VOL. 3 #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: David Petersen, Skottie Young, Mark Buckingham, and Hannah Christenson Artists: David Petersen, Skottie Young, Mark Buckingham, and Hannah Christenson Cover Artists:A: David Petersen B: Ramón K. Pérez (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C: Humberto Ramos (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: 2015 marks the 10-year anniversary of David Petersen’s Eisner and Harvey Award-winning Mouse Guard, and what better way to celebrate than with a new collection of short stories centered around a storytelling contest at the local bar, featuring work by some of the best writers and artists in comics paying homage to this beloved all-ages series.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: It’s Mouse Guard as interpreted by some of the most celebrated storytellers in all of comics, including Skottie Young (Rocket Raccoon), Ramón K. Pérez (The Amazing Spider-Man), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Becky Cloonan (Gotham Academy), Dustin Nguyen (Batman), and many more!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Following two award-nominated volumes, once again, mice of all furs and trades have gathered at the June Alley Inn to swap tales of courage, adventure, and craftsmanship. The storytellers can’t help but try to outdo one another, as the mouse who tells the best tale gets their bar tab cleared. This kick-off issue features stories by Skottie Young, Mark Buckingham, and Hannah Christenson (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Novelization).
WHY WE LOVE IT: We’ve published four books thus far in Josh Tierney’s Spera series because we simply love his characters and storytelling. Now, he teams up with fellow webcomic creators Afu Chan (Spera) and Giannis Milonogiannis (Old City Blues, Prophet) for a new creator-owned, sci-fi adventure.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Having first collaborated on the Eisner Award-nominated Spera series, the creative team behind HaloGen is no stranger to kick-butt ladies, epic world-building, and sweeping adventures. This time they’re strapping on their sci-fi boots for a series perfect for fans of Prophet, Rocket Girl, and The Fifth Element.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: There’s a rumor on Cityship Q that the gigantic body of a dead god was found floating in space. Rell, an agent woking for the HaloGen organization, is tasked with finding the location of the god and retrieving it by any means necessary. Using her ability to form hyper-realistic holograms, Rell is about to take on the first mission she might not be able to finish.
Samara and the other prisoners who managed to survive the Pagurani attack on the T-Towers are stranded on the battlefield, but they’ll need to find a way to trust one another before they can hope to find a transport to safety. They just better hope it happens before their Punch clocks hit zero…
Lines have been crossed and The Wrath has kidnapped one of The Fever. Now that Betty has given King Charles the perfect excuse to start a turf war, any old rules and truces have been called off. Machete Betty will have to make a decision—the safety of her town or the life of one of her own?
BURNING FIELDS #3 (of 8)
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: Michael Moreci & Tim Daniel Artist: Colin Lorimer Cover Artists:A: Colin Lorimer B: Riley Rossmo (Incentive)
Just as Dana learns a secret about Aban that upends the murder investigation, the tensions between the Iraqi populace and the Verge PMC reach a fever pitch, giving the killer a perfect opportunity to strike.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #4
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Christopher Sebela Artist: Diego Baretto Cover Artists:A: Declan Shalvey 90% B: Riley Rossmo 10% C: John McCrea (Incentive)
As the USPF army comes down on the seceded nation of Florida, Snake is forced to take up arms for the twins. Little does he know that all is going according to plan. With an invasion in full swing, the end game is put into action. Time to ready the nukes.
ETERNAL #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: William Harms Artist: Giovanni Valletta Cover Artist: Frazer Irving
New Life gave the world eternal life, but now their hold on society is breaking down and chaos will reign. Amidst the turmoil, former New Life agent Rathmann and his ward Violet try to find peace, but what sacrifice will Rathmann have to make for Violet’s future?
GEORGE PÉREZ’S SIRENS #4 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: George Pérez Artist: George Pérez Cover Artists:A: George Pérez B: George Pérez (Character Spotlight) (Incentive) C: George
Pérez (Pencils Connecting) (Incentive) D: George Pérez (Pencils Connecting) (Incentive)
As the Sirens finally come face-to-face with the forces that imprisoned and scattered them across time, another complication arises: a zombie invasion of Earth!
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #5 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Michael Moreci Artist: Dan McDaid Cover Artists:A: Christopher Mitten B: “Salvation” Graffiti Design (Incentive)
As Caesar learns the value of sacrificing a few for the many, Koba will be forced to confront Pope and his militia of apes. On the other side of the world, with his son kidnapped and wife fading with every hour, Malcolm has one chance to make things right before it all comes crashing down around him.
FICTION SQUAD #6 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Paul Jenkins Artist: Ramon Bachs Cover Artist: Ramon Bachs
As the fabric of reality tears apart, Frankie and Simon must confront the man responsible as his master plan for dominance threatens storytelling itself. Unfortunately, with an army of characters from every which genre at his disposal and unlimited power at his fingertips, this bad guy isn’t going down without a fight.
DAY MEN #7
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Matt Gagnon & Michael Alan Nelson Artist: Brian Stelfreeze Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Justice by Day has finally arrived as David Reid faces off against Jacob the Burner in a ritualistic battle to the death with the fate of Azalea and the entire Virgo family hanging in the balance. The end is drawing near—will David’s cane join the ranks of fallen Day Men gracing the walls of Virgo Mansion?
HEXED #8
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Michael Alan Nelson Artist: Dan Mora Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Madame Cymbaline’s actions were designed to force Lucifer to act, but what Lucifer does in response will shock both friend and ally alike as she pushes her powers to their absolute limit in an all-out assault on Graeae Towers.
ROBOCOP #9
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: Joshua Williamson & Dennis Culver Artist: Alejandro Aragón Cover Artist: Carlos Magno
Killian is a murderous criminal in the eyes of the law but he has gained status among the people of Detroit as their brave new savior. Now they set their sights on RoboCop! Featuring the debut of co-writer Dennis Culver (Edison Rex) and new artist Alejandro Aragón of 28 Days Later!
DEAD LETTERS #9
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Christopher Sebela Artist: Chris Visions Cover Artist: Chris Visions
After expanding the gang war through the boroughs and into every area of Here, Sam Whistler is faced with a choice: Does he attempt to unite the various factions under the banner to claim Here’s independence, or does he search for God, and with that, perhaps a way back home?
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #10
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Eric Powell Artist: Brian Churilla Cover Artists:A: Brian Churilla B: Tradd Moore (Incentive)
While Egg and Wong battle for Jack’s soul in the streets of Chinatown, Jack must find a way to make secure his own escape and back-stab Lo Pan in the process. When you get stuck in the Hell of No Return and your worst enemy is the only help you got, then you know your name is Jack Burton.
THE WOODS #11
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: James Tynion IV Artist: Michael Dialynas Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Sanami and the Hunters finally reach the school and see the complete state of chaos that has been spawning since their arrival to the planet. Back at New London, Adrian has finally made his arrival. With the army gone, nothing stands in the way of him and the black stone…
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #11
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Marc Andreyko Artists: Emmanuel Xerx Javier, Devmalya Pramanik Cover Artist: Christopher Mitten
Rebuilding Midian has been no easy feat for Cabal and his people. But as the world of Nightbreed grows, the world will have to either embrace the dark or snuff the very existence of the Breed once and for all.
EVIL EMPIRE #12
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Max Bemis Artist: Victor Santos Cover Artist: Jay Shaw
After years of cold war, Reese and Sam finally meet, and Julia is less than pleased. Meanwhile, Kara plays out her balancing act of wrangling information from the EE as a spy for the resistance. But how long can she keep up the act before someone catches onto her facade?
SONS OF ANARCHY #19
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Ryan Ferrier Artist: Matías Bergara Cover Artist: Toni Infante
New story arc! When Bobby’s estranged nephew rolls into Charming, he seems like a promising Prospect. However, when it comes to the Sons of Anarchy, one mistake is all it takes to fall from grace…and into violence. Featuring the debut of new writer Ryan Ferrier (Curb Stomp)!
SUICIDE RISK #23
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Mike Carey Artist: Elena Casagrande Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans
With two Earths pitted in direct conflict, Requiem and his daughter Terza must find a way to bury their bloodlust long enough to save the people they’ve come to care for the most: their family.
Princess Bubblegum might have finally found a way to get Marceline, but that doesn’t mean things are going to get any easier for her. Marceline might be stuck with her new friends on this strange planet, but that doesn’t mean she’s got to like them…or be nice to them and what is up with this place anyway?!
ABIGAIL AND THE SNOWMAN #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $4.99 Author: Roger Langridge Artist: Roger Langridge Cover Artist: Roger Langridge
Abigail and Claude’s adventure comes to an end in this oversized finale! The world’s most lovable Yeti is one boat ride away from making it back home to the Himalayas, but before they can say their goodbyes, Abigail and Claude will have to find a way to outsmart everything the Shadow Men throw their way.
UNCLE GRANDPA #6
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: Yehudi Mercado, Nichol Ashworth, Phil Murphy, Bradwick McGinty, and Various Artists: Yehudi Mercado, Nichol Ashworth, Phil Murphy, Bradwick McGinty, and Various Cover Artists:A. Robb Mommaerts B. Kaz (Subscription Cover)
If you are a fan of nonchalant dinosaurs, pizzas donning sunglasses, or mustachioed gentlemen of the world, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Jump into a pool of crazy wild stories that will literally make your head spin. Don’t worry, Uncle Grandpa has a cure for that.
STEVEN UNIVERSE #8
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Jeremy Sorese Artist: Coleman Engle Cover Artists:A. Amber Rogers 90% B. Bridget Underwood 10% C. Helen Yoon (Incentive)
Something crashes off the shore of Beach City and it’s up to Connie to solve the mystery. Determined to prove to Steven that it is probably nothing, she sets out to bring it back to shore with a little help from an unsuspected source. It’s time to believe in Connie!
THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL #10
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Frank Gibson Artist: Missy Pena Cover Artists:A. Jenna Ayoub B. Katy Farina (Subscription Cover)
Gumball thinks he’s the coolest kid on the block, but his little sister Anais begs to differ, and Darwin just wants to keep them all out of trouble. There’s always another adventure to be had in their mixed-up world!
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #10
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Patrick Seery, Carey Pietsch, Joy Ang Artist: Meredith McClaren, Carey Pietsch, Joy Ang Cover Artists:A. George Caltsoudas B. Becky Dreistadt (Subscription Cover)
The best part of the morning is the chance to sleep in and ignore the outside world for a few more sweet, sweet hours…unless a PuppyCat forces you out of bed at an unspoken hour to get a temp job. Bee is not having the best day, and things are only going to go sideways for her in these short stories!
The beginning of a new arc by new writer Mad Rupert (Regular Show: Skips) and the perfect jumping-on point for new readers! During a marathon of his favorite childhood movies, Rigby begins to remember a movie so awesome, so incredible, so amazingly rad…that it makes no sense that he can’t recall its name! As he journeys into the online nostalgia rabbit hole in search of the truth, one question arises: are some movies meant to be forgotten?
PEANUTS #26
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: Charles M. Schulz, Various Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Various Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz
Get your dance shoes on because Pig-Pen is bringing the moves! “Dirty Dancing” and tons more fun, including classic Charles M. Schulz Sunday strips are bursting from the pages of this new issue of Peanuts.
BRAVEST WARRIORS #30
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Kate Leth Artist: Ian McGinty Cover Artists:A: Ian McGinty B: Rachel Wolfe (Subscription Cover)
It’s the start of an all-new arc as the Bravest Warriors are off to summer camp! The gang has been going to Camp Tribulon for Little Warriors since they were kids, but when they return as counselors, they realize that battling monsters might be nothing compared to supervising a camp of rowdy children.
GARFIELD #35: HIS 9 LIVES, PART 3 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Scott Nickel Artists: Brittney Williams, Andy Hirsch Cover Artists:A: Andy Hirsch B: Andy Hirsch (Incentive)
The trip through Garfield’s 9 Lives continues, as Brittney Williams illustrates a tale of Garfield’s adventures as a Golden-Age Superhero in “Super Cat,” while Andy Hirsch brings us the story of Garfield’s days as a Private Eye in “Sam Spayed.”
Everyone is hungry, but there isn’t enough food to go around. Things get a little dicey as Finn and Jake try to figure out what is up with their friends, and why does this little witch keep coming back? Glob, she’s really persistent.
The tiny and powerful Great Warrior has begun her quest to kick the ever-living butt out of the enemies of a defenseless little village, and no one saves villagers with style and RADNESS the way Great Warrior does!
MUNCHKIN #3
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Tom Siddel, Jim Zub Artist: Mike Holmes, Rian Sygh Cover Artists:A: Ian McGinty B: Chris Schweizer
Based on the popular game of the same name, the Munchkin comic gives you a whole new way to enjoy the world with Spyke and Flower. In this issue, check out what it’s like to be a monster whose door just got kicked in by some Munchkins! Plus, an exclusive game card is included with every copy of the first printing!
TEEN DOG #7 (of 8)
Retail Price: $3.99 Author: Jake Lawrence Artist: Jake Lawrence Cover Artist: Jake Lawrence
Dudes, prom is coming up. Who do you think Teen Dog is gonna take? And who’s going to be crowned as the ultimate high school couple this year? Meh, who cares—let’s get out on the dance floor and cut a rug.
LUMBERJANES #12
Retail Price: $3.99 Authors: Noelle Stevenson & Shannon Watters Artist: Carolyn Nowak Cover Artists:A. Carolyn Nowak B. Brittney Williams (Incentive)
Mal and Molly just want to get back to their friends, but things are looking more dire by the minute. It’s going to be a crazy dash through this weird mixed-up world as they try to not only find a working portal, but one that will take them back to camp!
As the band of pirates begins to discover just how horrific the situation is on their new ship, one of the few survivors from the vessel emerges with a possible way out, but it may already be too late…
Betrayal comes from all sides as Poe’s new friendship with Bianca creates chaos in the Maze, and the pair discover they may have even fewer allies than they thought in their race to the heart of the City.
The Rocket family is split! With Zeta training under a mad scientist, Beta working under a local crime lord, and Primo stuck in a Republic of Galaxies prison, it’s going to take more than a big wrench and an apology to get this family back together!
EVIL EMPIRE VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99 Author: Max Bemis Artists: Ransom Getty, Andrea Mutti Cover Artist: Jay Shaw
WHY WE LOVE IT: After Polarity, we were itching to work with writer (and Say Anything lead singer) Max Bemis again, and his thrilling take on how a modern society could evolve into an evil empire is absolutely terrifying.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Every fan of fiction is aware of the trope of the “evil, sinister empire” i.e. the Empire in Star Wars. Oftentimes, when we are introduced to these totalitarian establishments, they’re already fully in power and it’s up to our hero to bring back order and peace. However, in Evil Empire, we explore how that would unfold in a real-world setting. How close to the precipice are we right now in the world we live in? Would we let it happen? Would we secretly WANT it to happen?
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The sands are shifting in America’s public consciousness. One action has torn the country apart in a debate over the meaning of right and wrong, and Reese Greenwood is not about to stand by as the American people support the rantings of a mad man. Told through the perspective of an underground rapper with a political bone to pick, Max Bemis’ gripping story explores a scenario in which we watch modern society gradually evolve into an evil empire. Collects issues #1-4.
DEEP STATE VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $9.99 Author: Justin Jordan Artist: Ariela Kristantina Cover Artist: Matt Taylor
WHY WE LOVE IT: You know all those conspiracy theories you hear about? Like how the Jonestown Massacre was a failed MKULTRA experiment by the government, or how Lee Harvey Oswald was trained and brainwashed to be an assassin? Well, what if some of those were true? Deep State is a dream (nightmare?) come true for conspiracy theory nuts like us here at BOOM!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: With Luther Strode, Dead Body Road, and Spread, Justin Jordan has become one of the eminent voices in hard-hitting, intelligent, original comics, and Ariela Kristantina (Death of Wolverine) brings her unique, idiosyncratic style that has made her a breakout talent. If you’re even remotely interested in conspiracy theory stories from comics like Detective Comics and X-Files to films like Enemy of the State and Three Days of the Condor, you’ll be gripped by Deep State!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: John Harrow doesn’t exist, and his job is to make sure that other things don’t exist, too. At any given time, the government is running dozens of black book operations, experiments that aren’t on any official record and are never acknowledged to exist. Most of the time, they go as expected and the public is never the wiser. John Harrow’s job is to handle them when they don’t, and do anything to make sure the government’s secrets stay just that—secret. Collects issues #1-4.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 6 TP
Retail Price: $14.99 Author: Ryan North Artists: Jim Rugg, Dustin Nguyen, Jeffrey Brown, Jess Fink, Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb Cover Artist: Luke Pearson
The Candy Kingdom is a ghost town! Finn and Jake finally get to have the ultimate out-of-body experience—LITERALLY. It’s a new day in Ooo when its greatest heroes find themselves wandering the Earth as bewildered ghosts! Don’t miss these brand-new adventures written by acclaimed cartoonist Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics) and illustrated by indie superstar Jim Rugg (Wayward)! Also featuring the all-star comic talent of Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Li’l Gotham), Jeffrey Brown (Darth Vader and Son), Jess Fink (Kid With Experience), with Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (Adventure Time, The Midas Flesh) as they take on the story of Carl the Gem, and the history of Ooo through his eyes. Collects issues #25-29.
REGULAR SHOW VOL. 3 TP
Retail Price: $14.99 Author: KC Green Artists: Allison Strejlau Cover Artist: Andy Hirsch
It’s not junk! When Benson tries to organize a yard sale, Rigby has trouble letting go of his stuff. But when he becomes possessed by an old forgotten set of Pogs, it’s his stuff that won’t let go of him! Will Mordecai and the crew be able to defeat the vengeful spirit of the ‘90s? It’s nostalgia at its most epic. Collects issues #9-12.
THE MARCH OF THE CRABS VOL. 1: THE CRABBY CONDITION HC
Retail Price: $19.99 Author: Arthur De Pins Artist: Arthur De Pins Cover Artist: Arthur de Pins
WHY WE LOVE IT: At Archaia, we love bringing great comics from all over the world to English-speaking audiences, stories they would never get to see otherwise (see The Killer, Okko, Toppi’s The Collector, and others). When we read French title The March of the Crabs by animator Arthur De Pins, we knew right away we had to add it to our list!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Arthur De Pins’ art style is a slick, fun tribute to Art Deco, something rarely seen in comics. The story of a hapless species of crab is an endearing look at one of nature’s cruel jokes, but made light by a humorous presentation with likable characters, reminiscent of films like Ice Age and Finding Nemo.
WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: For centuries, the square crab has only been able to move side-to-side in one direction. But some brave crabs decide it’s time for revolution! A few of the brave crustaceans in an estuary on the French coastline decide it’s time to try and actually turn for once, but what does their evolution revolution mean for the human race?
After throwing Humpty into custody for the murder of the Eastside Witch, the police precinct has all but closed the book on this case. Without the law on his side, Detective Frankie Mack must take the investigation into his own hands and find a way to end this growing turf war before there is no going back. Someone is looking to put this town in an early grave and it is up to Frankie to find out who before another key player bites the fairy dust.
Jack, of Jack and Jill, has taken a tumble. Humpty has cracked. The Wicked Witch of the East is buried under a two-story house. Key players are being knocked off right and left and someone is trying to push the Queens of Wonderland and witches of Oz into a gang war. It is up to Frankie, with his partner Simple Simon, to solve the mystery before another death comes knocking at his doorstep.
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 Main Cover A by Colin Lorimer
Burning Fields #1 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by Trevor Hairsine
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
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 #1 Main Cover A by Reimena Yee
Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #1 Subscription Cover B by Mychal Amann
Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #1 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:10)
by Joe Quinones
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 Main Cover A by Ian McGinty
Munchkin #1 Chase Cover B (1:99) by Evan Palmer
Munchkin #1 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:10) by Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb
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 Main Cover A by Jorge Corona
Feathers #1 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by Ramón K. Pérez
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 Main Cover A by Declan Shalvey
Escape from New York #2 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Riley Rossmo
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
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 Main Cover A by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek
George Pérez’s Sirens #3 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by George Pérez
George Pérez’s Sirens #3 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:25) 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 Main Cover A by Matt Taylor
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 Main Cover A by Christopher Mitten
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
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 Main Cover A by Phil Noto
Sleepy Hollow #4 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:15) by Robert Sammelin
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
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 Main Cover A by Conor Nolan
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
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
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.
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
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 Main Cover A by Eric Powell
Big Trouble in Little China #8 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Alexis Ziritt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Main Cover A by Becky Dreistadt
Capture Creatures #3 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Lorena Gomez
Capture Creatures #3 Retailer Incentive Cover C (1:15) by Maryanna Hoggatt
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 Main Cover A by Zé Burnay
Uncle Grandpa #4 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Cory Fuller
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 Main Cover A by Tait Howard
Steven Universe #6 Chase Cover B (1:10) by Meg Gandy
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 Main Cover A by Missy Pena
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 Main Cover A by Andy Hirsch
Regular Show #19 Subscription Cover B by Andy Kluthe
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 Chase Cover B (1:2) by Priscilla Wong
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 Main Cover A by Andy Hirsch
Garfield #33 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:10) by Kari Smith
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 Main Cover A by Justin Hillgrove
Adventure Time #36 Subscription Cover B by Ale Giorini
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
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 Main Cover A by Carolyn Nowak
Lumberjanes #10 Retailer Incentive Cover B (1:20) by Kat Leyh
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!
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
Among one of the many benefits which comic books provide as a medium is the ability to easily crossover between genres. Therefore we can get westerns mixed with science fiction or superheroes in the Middle Ages. Fiction Squad, from BOOM! Studios, writer Paul Jenkins, and artist Ramon Bachs, utilizes this advantage as well, but it does so in a less common way. Since about the mid-2000s, there has been a resurgence in fairy tales in comics, yet as far as I know this may be the first that tries to combine the genre of noir detectives with fairy tales. Even if it is not the first, it is at least unique in its approach, having the hard-boiled detective is trying to find who it was that shoved Humpty Dumpty off of that wall.
The story is of course absurd, but it is meant to be. As is common with fairy tales stories, some other related genres slip in, specifically that of literary nonsense. This small genre is comprised of a few noteworthy entries, including Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz and the Dr. Seuss books, but because of its fantastical nature it is often thrown into fairy tales as well. Thus while this series is based in a world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes and other legends, readers would probably not be surprised to see some of the denizens of Wonderland to sneak in here. The interplay between the characters is fun, especially as there is the sole representative of the noir crime genre to interact with them.
Generally speaking when it comes to comics I am not very concerned with the art, only really getting critical of it when it interferes with the story. In this case the art is thematically almost perfect except for one point. The depiction of the female characters in this fairy tale land is absurd as the three major non-anthropomorphic female characters wear clothing that highlights their breasts to a ridiculous degree, even ridiculous by comic standards. The art was therefore a mixed bag, both helping to tell the story but also acting as a distraction.
In the end, the story ends up being that same kind of mixed bag. On a fundamental level, this story is not taking itself seriously, and that is fine because it is not trying to. This makes it a fun and relatively compact read, but equally it is lacking a lot of depth as humor at the pre-established character’s expense often takes the place of good plot development or effective dialogue.
Story: Paul Jenkins Art: Ramon Bachs Story: 7.4 Art: 7.4 Overall: 8.2 Recommendation: Read
BOOM! Studios provided Graphics Policy with a FREE copy for review.
Curse TP Cover by Riley Rossmo
