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BOOM! Studios Heads to Calgary Expo And C2E2

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Two conventions, two countries…one weekend. BOOM! Studios takes its 2013 convention tour multi-country the weekend of April 26th by exhibiting at both the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo and C2E2.

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo takes place Friday, April 26th from 12pm to 8pm, Saturday the 27th from 10am to 7pm, and Sunday the 28th from 10am to 5pm. It is taking place at the BMO Center located at 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1.

BOOM! Studios is thrilled to host Paul Jenkins, Michael Alan Nelson, and Eric Esquivel at the BOOM! booth # 200 all weekend long. Fans of all-ages comics won’t want to miss the opportunity get an original sketch at the KaBOOM! booth #400 from Mike Holmes, Zack Sterling, and Travis Hill. Plus Canadian fans won’t want to miss their chance to pick up the hottest comics, trades and variant covers including the show exclusives for Regular Show #1, Adventure Time #15, and Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake by artist Shoichi Uehara.

On Saturday from 1:00pm to 1:45pm, BOOM! will be hosting the “We are BOOM!” Panel in the Quarter Horse Room. You will not want to miss this jam-packed, inspiring hour as Managing Editor Bryce Carlson, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing Matt Nissenbaum, along with writers Paul Jenkins, Grace Randolph, and Steven Grant reintroduce BOOM! Studios to the world of comics. This won’t be your average publisher panel droning on and on through a series of press releases and stale cover images. Find out what makes BOOM! Studios different than every other comic publisher in the market and why 2013 will be a transformative year for us. We are BOOM! Come Innovate With Us.

Additional signings at the BOOM! & KaBOOM! booths include:

Friday, April 26th

BOOM! (Booth #200)

3:30-4:30pm Grace Randolph (GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA)

5:00-6:00pm Steven Grant (2 GUNS)

KaBOOM! (booth #400)

3:00-4:00pm Zack Sterling (ADVENTURE TIME: PLAYING WITH FIRE)

5:00-6:00pm K.C. Green (REGULAR SHOW)

Saturday, April 27th

BOOM! (Booth #200)

3:00-4:00 Steven Grant (2 GUNS)

1:00-2:00 Grace Randolph (GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA)

KaBOOM! (booth #400)

2:00-3:00pm Zack Sterling (ADVENTURE TIME: PLAYING WITH FIRE)

4:00-5:00pm K.C. Green (REGULAR SHOW)

Sunday, April 28th

BOOM! (Booth #200)

3:00-4:00 Steven Grant(2 GUNS)

KaBOOM! (booth #400)

1:00-2:00pm Danielle Corsetto and Zack Sterling (ADVENTURE TIME: PLAYING WITH FIRE)

3:00-4:00pm K.C. Green(REGULAR SHOW)

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The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) 2013 is being held in the West Building at McCormick Place located at 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois. On Friday, April 26th the show will run from 11am-7pm, on Saturday the 27th from 10am -7pm, and on Sunday, April 28th from 10am – 5pm.

BOOM! Studios has teamed up with Mighty Fine and will be sharing a booth at the show, booth #909. The combined booth will be the only place to pick up our three C2E2 exclusive variant covers for Regular Show #1, Bravest Warriors #7 and Adventure Time #15 by artist Tessa Stone. Additionally, KaBOOM! editor Shannon Watters will be on hand all weekend to interact with fans alongside Regular Show artist Allison Strejlau.

On Sunday from 12:15pm to 1:15pm, BOOM! will be hosting the “We are BOOM!” Panel in room #W471. Join BOOM! Studios CEO and Founder Ross Richie, Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon, Vice President of Publishing & Marketing Filip Sablik, and Editor Shannon Watters reintroduce BOOM! Studios to the world of comics. This won’t be your average publisher panel droning on and on through a series of press releases and stale cover images. Find out what makes BOOM! Studios different than every other comic publisher in the market and why 2013 will be a transformative year for us. We Are BOOM! Come Innovate With Us.

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Preview: Suburbia #6

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Supurbia #6

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: FEB13 0860

Summer in SUPURBIA continues, only from Grace Randolph and Russell Dauterman! Alexis and Jake grow closer as they investigate the suspicious presence of Hunt Tech, Hector Hunt’s company, at the Superhero & Weapons Expo…Paul travels off-world to break the news of his divorce to his ambassador parents… Jeremy struggles with the prospects of life as the single father of a super-powered son… And Gio infiltrates a top-secret weapons deal that will have ramifications for the entire neighborhood!

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Preview – Supurbia #5

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Supurbia #5

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN13 0965

BRAND NEW ARC! PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! It’s summertime in SUPURBIA! Dion and Jeremy take Eli and Zari on a vacation as Tia attempts to rescue Batu from Mongolia, her first superhero excursion after coming out of retirement…Hector’s dark magic slowly begins to take hold of Sara as her burgeoning friendship with Hella takes her down a dark path…Eve joins Robbie as he heads to the annual Superhero & Weapons Expo, but will Ruth’s devious plan throw a wrench into the works? The superhero soap continues, only in SUPURBIA!

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Grace Randolph’s Supurbia #1 Sells Out Again, Goes To Third Print

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BOOM! Studios has announced that Grace Randolph’s Supurbia #1 has completely sold out of its second printing at the distributor level and the publisher will be going to a third printing as BOOM! Studios works actively to meet market demand.

Grace Randolph’s Supurbia #1 third print will be available through Diamond Comic Distributors in the February 18th Previews Plus.

Comic book fans should keep in mind second printings of Grace Randolph’s Supurbia may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you.

Meet the Meta Legion, the world’s foremost faction of crime-fighting capes. But what happens when the masks come off and the heroes are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life in the suburbs? From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new talent Russell Dauterman, GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA is a unique new twist on the superhero genre that appeals to both diehard fans and readers completely new to comics. New stories, new characters, new drama… Don’t miss out on what Bleeding Cool called “The Superhero Comic We’ve Been Waiting For”!

Grace Randolph’s Supurbia #1 third print ships with a must- have all new cover by Joshua Covey with colors by Gabriel Cassata, with a Diamond order code of JAN138116

Preview – Supurbia #4

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Supurbia #4

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC12 0933

SUPES MEETS SOAPS! Caught red-handed and abandoned by Sovereign, Hella is faced with life behind bars until a surprise visitor offers her an unexpected alliance… Jeremy and Eli have safely returned to America, but who will rescue Batu from her persecution at the hands of the Daughters of Bright Moon…? Forced to choose between her estranged husband and her new love, Alexis makes a decision that will forever change the neighborhood… Don’t miss the shocking conclusion to “The Villain Next Door” as the steamy new era of SUPURBIA continues!

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Review – Bravest Warriors #4 and Supurbia #3

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Bravest Warriors #4

BravestWarriors_04_preview_Page_01The new series from the creator of Adventure Time is now an ongoing series. This issue marks the conclusion of the debut arc. The Bravest Warriors have to band together to defeat the most nefarious villain of all…Sadness, bro! But Sadness isn’t going down without a weepy fight!

If there’s one comic I seem to laugh at consistently, it’s Bravest Warriors, a twister adult story with the look of a children’s cartoon. The first arc wraps up with a conclusion that at the same time made my head hurt and had me laughing.

The conclusion of the arc is over the top and putting two much thought into it, you might not enjoy it, but the comic is supposed to be over the top and not necessarily make sense. To offend, to make you laugh, to entertain you, this comic does that and more.

Bravest Warriors, I might have had my doubts, but so glad I checked it out. A great series that keeps me entertained month after month with each issue.

Story: Joey Comeau Art: Mike Holmes

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

Supurbia #3

Supurbia_03_preview_Page_2After last month’s shocking events, Hella struggles to keep her carefully constructed suburban world from crumbling around her… While Jeremy and Eli attempt to escape the jungles of Mongolia, with the Daughters of Bright Moon hot on their tail, the Jenkins marriage hits a snag as Tia wishes to rejoin the “workforce…” Zari and Sara’s play-date is crashed by an uninvited visitor, and Gio makes an announcement that shocks the world, but none more so than Paul… All that, AND a cliffhanger that will have everyone talking. Don’t miss it!

That cliffhanger was good, but I think the highlight of the comic is right there on one of the covers, the one with Agent Twilight and hints at Night Fox. The most soap opera-esque plot line also gets the least number of pages. There’s a lot going on and a decent amount to keep track of, but Randolph pulls it off masterfully, making it easy to follow and everything gets the time it deserves.

The series might star characters that’d fit in any super hero comic, it’s more soap opera than anything else and it’s beyond entertaining. If you’re a fan of super hero comics, but are bored of the usual bad guy vs. good guy plots, do yourself a favor and check out this series.

Story: Grace Randolph Art: Russell Dauterman

Story: 8.25 Art: 8 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

BOOM! Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview – Supurbia #3

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Supurbia #3

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: NOV12 0983

THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES CONTINUES! After last month’s shocking events, Hella struggles to keep her carefully constructed suburban world from crumbling around her… While Jeremy and Eli attempt to escape the jungles of Mongolia, with the Daughters of Bright Moon hot on their tail, the Jenkins marriage hits a snag as Tia wishes to rejoin the “workforce…” Zari and Sara’s play-date is crashed by an uninvited visitor, and Gio makes an announcement that shocks the world, but none more so than Paul… All that, AND a cliffhanger that will have everyone talking. Don’t miss it!

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Preview – Supurbia #2

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Supurbia #2

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Stephane Roux
COVER B: Russell Dauterman
COVER C: Russell Dauterman
Diamond Code: OCT12 0887

THE FAN-FAVORITE PHENOMENON CONTINUES! After Hayley Harper’s televised bombshell, Hella has to face a parole hearing that may send her back behind bars, where Sovereign can’t protect her… A new romance is kindled in Alexis’s life — during the middle of a super-powered rooftop heist… Jeremy puts his explorer skills to the test as he hunts down his kidnapped son in the Mongolian wilderness… Sick of living in the shadows of Paul’s marriage, Gio has a shocking announcement to make… And what dastardly deeds does Hector Hunt have in store for the neighborhood while the heroes are away? Find out as Grace Randolph and Russell Dauterman bring you the next steamy installment of SUPURBIA.

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Review – Supurbia #1

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One of my favorite mimi-series to come out in a while was Grace Randolph‘s Supurbia by BOOM! Studios. So, you can imagine my excitement when it was announced the series would be back as an ongoing series. But, the fear I had was if this new series could match the excellence of that too brief mini-series. Well, the first issue matches that high hurdle.

Meet the Meta Legion, the world’s foremost faction of crime-fighting capes. But what happens when the masks come off and the heroes are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life in the suburbs? That’s the idea behind this series which is part Justice League and part daytime soap opera. Do you want the hero who is hiding a former villain from being brought to justice? Check. Will he and her get caught? Check. How about a super hero and his sidekick getting a bit closer than fighting crime? Check. What about another villain in their midst? Check.

This is a daytime soap in comic form, with all of the cattiness and hair pulling you’d expect. Less fighting bad guys! More fighting each other’s bitchiness! The series is fantastic, with so many different plot threads picking up from the mini-series, but laid out in a way that you don’t need to read what’s come before (but you should!).

The art by Russell Dauterman is solid matching the fun tone of the comic series somehow creating a style crossing a fun action comic with a humor comic. It works really well and is a good team up.

The series is unique in it’s twist, perspective and execution that’ll appeal to a broad swatch of comic fans. Do yourself a favor and pick up not just this first issue, but the trade of the mini-series that’s come before.

Story: Grace Randolph Art: Russell Dauterman

Story: 8.25 Art: 8 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

BOOM! Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview – Supurbia #1

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Supurbia #1

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Stephanie Roux
COVER B: Jonboy Meyers
Diamond Code: SEP12 0889

THE FAN-FAVORITE PHENOMENON RETURNS IN A BRAND NEW ONGOING SERIES! Meet the Meta Legion, the world’s foremost faction of crime-fighting capes. But what happens when the masks come off and the heroes are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life in the suburbs? From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new talent Russell Dauterman, GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA is a unique new twist on the superhero genre that appeals to both diehard fans and readers completely new to comics. New stories, new characters, new drama… Don’t miss out on what Bleeding Cool called “The Superhero Comic We’ve Been Waiting For”!

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