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Grommets #1 lands the trick and gets a second printing

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Writer Rick Remender and comedian and writer Brian Posehn alongside artistic powerhouse Brett Parson and colorist extraordinaire Moreno Dinisio have a kickflip hit on their hands with last week’s buzzy debut of Grommets #1. This seven issue miniseries from Image Comics has instantly charmed readers with its slice-of-life, coming-of-age story and is being rushed back to print this week in order to keep up with escalating demand.

Like some of the best John Hughes movies, Grommets takes readers on an ’80s-infused journey of a young Rick starts a new school and tries desperately to find his place amongst the cliques of foul-mouthed high schoolers of the Sacramento suburbs. Skateboarding provides him with an opportunity to make some ‘cool’ new friends—but he soon finds out that they may not be as ‘cool’ as he (or they!) first thought.

Grommets is at once an authentic look at punk rock and skater culture and a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. It’s a heartfelt story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.

Grommets #1, second printing (Lunar Code 0524IM810) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 3.

Grommets #2 Cover A by Parson (Lunar Code 0424IM280) and Grommets #2 by Alex Riegel, 1:10 copy incentive (Lunar Code 0424IM281) will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 26.

Grommets #1, second printing

Mini Reviews: Ultimate and Punk Spider-Man and Grommets

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Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

Logan

Spider-Punk: Arms Race #4 (Marvel) – Arms Race #4 is a loud, flashy end to Spider-Punk’s second miniseries from Cody Ziglar, Justin Mason, and Morry Hollowell. The mini could have maybe used another issue to flesh out the villain, Earth-138’s Dr. Octavius, who is just a run of the mill baddie with cool tech, or the new Wakanda supporting characters, but makes up for it with pure action fun. Mason and Hollowell draw and color one hell of a mech battle, and Ziglar’s one-liners are straight out of an edgy Saturday morning cartoon. Compared to the badass action and political commentary of the original Spider-Punk, Arms Race is a little bit of a disappointment, but overall, I had fun with the series and this group of characters. Overall: 7.5 Verdict: Read

Ultimate Spider-Man #5 (Marvel) – Jonathan Hickman and David Messina go into what makes Harry Osborn tick in Ultimate Spider-Man, which is the series’ weakest issue, but connects the comic to the larger Ultimate Universe. The writing is especially Hickman-y and goes into great detail about how the Green Goblin armor works, but is offset by some menacing interactions with Kingpin and some more soul-searching with Peter Parker. Harry and Peter are truly brother heroes even if Mary Jane not knowing Peter’s secret, and Gwen Stacy knowing both of theirs will lead to trouble. After last issue, the interactions between Harry and Peter feel out of sequence, but Hickman and Messina make young Mr Osborn as complex as he’s been in years. Overall: 7.7 Verdict: Read

Grommets #1 (Image) – Grommets is a chill, laidback book about 2 up and coming skaters named Rick and Brian in 1984 Sacramento from Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, and Brett Parson. (Seriously, it’s the most chill Remender book ever.) It does a great job of capturing what it’s like to be an utter loser and suck at everything, including the one thing you’re really passionate about. Like his work on Tank Girl, Parson brings a kind of MAD magazine attention to detail with his artwork, and the skating scenes are fluid and effortless with one notable exception. All in all, Grommets #1 is a humorous examination of the terrors of adolescence (The line from Rick’s dad “Find something you like to do other than comic books” really hit home.) and the euphoria of finally finding a close friend. Definitely a breezy, summer read. Overall: 8.6 Verdict: Buy

Around the Tubes

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It was new comic book day yesterday! What’d you like? Dislike? Sound off in the comments below. While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

The Beat – Shueisha launches JUMP TOON vertical scrolling comics platform – Interesting.

Kotaku – MultiVersus Is Back And It’s A Big Mess – That’s not good.

Reviews

Comicbook – DC Pride 2024
Comicbook – Grommets #1
Comicbook – Hellverine #1
Comicbook – William of Newbury #1

Grommets #1 delivers an exaggerated 80s

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Two best-friend outcasts navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. On one side of the coin, Grommets is an authentic look at 80s skate culture, a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. On the other, it’s a heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared. Grommets #1 is an interesting start that takes us back to the 80s, warts and all.

I wasn’t a skater in the 80s. I orbited the world, but hanging out in skate parks and hopping on a board weren’t things I did growing up. There were friends that skated though, so I had a peak into that culture and world. Writers Rick Remender and Brian Posehn attempt to capture it all and the result is a rather exaggerated, comedic take, that also takes us back to the more cringe of that time period too.

Grommets #1, so far, is about two outcasts. One is due to their constant moving while the other is that person you knew that always exaggerated. The duo are up against the pressure of their peers with teasing and put downs and challenges to put up or shut up. It all works, and works well, and captures the time period. That includes the constant homophobia which will likely make readers cringe now but it’s realistic to that time period. Remender and Posehn lay it on a bit too much but the comic overall is full of exaggeration and extremes.

That exaggeration is emphasized in the art by Brett Parson with color by Moreno Dinisio and lettering by Rus Wooton. The extreme is clear in the final moments of the comic that lead to a titanic spill and embarrassment. The style though is solid for the story and world, it captures a bit of the skater vibe.

Grommets #1 is an interesting debut. It’s more a comedic “slice of life” comic than anything else with low stakes. It’s all rather quaint in a way delivering a comic that’s nostalgia of a time growing up.

Story: Rick Remender, Brian Posehn Art: Brett Parson
Color: Moreno Dinisio Letterer: Rus Wooton
Story: 7.25 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.35 Recommendation: Read

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: Grommets #1 (of 7)

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Grommets #1 (of 7)

(W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A) Moreno Dinisio (A/CA) Brett Parson
In Shops: May 29, 2024
SRP: $3.99

MINISERIES PREMIERE
Two best-friend outcasts navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. On one side of the coin, GROMMETS is an authentic look at 80s skate culture, a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. On the other, it’s a heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.

Grommets #1 (of 7)

Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, Brett Parson, and Moreno Dinisio have you shred with Grommets in April 2024

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Writer Rick Remender teams with co-writer and Emmy Award winning comedian Brian Posehn, artist Brett Parson, and colorist Moreno Dinisio, for an all-new, ongoing comic book series titled, Grommets. This ’80s-infused coming-of-age story is set to launch in April 2024 from Remender’s Giant Generator line at Image Comics.

Grommets will feature a slew of variant covers by such artists as: David Lapham, Andrew Robinson, Alex Riegel, Chuck BB, and Jon Wayshak.

In Grommets, two outcast best friends navigate the Sacramento suburbs of 1984, where they find a home in skateboard culture and punk rock. Grommets is both an authentic look at ’80s skate culture—a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon—as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes navigating their damage in an era when no one cared.

The series’ title sprints from skater slang, a “grommet” is a commonly used term for a young up-and-coming skater or surfer. Since the ’60s it’s been used to describe the next generation of kids who, with youthful exuberance, love the sport but want to put their spin on it.

Grommets #1 will be available at comic book shops in April 2024.

NYCC 2023: Image and Rick Remender’s Giant Generator Studios announce exclusive talent

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During New York Comic Con 2023, Image Comics and Giant Generator Studios announced that a massive lineup of talent that have signed exclusive deals for upcoming projects with Rick Remender’s Giant Generator line. This will all lead to a huge rollout of exciting creator-owned launches for the line.

  • Daniel Acuña (Uncanny Avengers, Captain America)
  • André Lima Araújo (A RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE, Spider-Verse)
  • Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST, Punisher)
  • Bengal (Spider-Gwen, DEATH OR GLORY)
  • Roland Boschi (THE SCUMBAG, Winter Soldier)
  • Max Fiumara (THE SACRIFICERS, Amazing Spider-Man)
  • Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool, Batman)
  • JG Jones (WANTED, Marvel Boy)
  • Francesco Mobili (Secret Wars, SPAWN)
  • Brett Parson (Tank Girl)
  • Yanick Paquette (Wonder Woman, Batman Incorporated)
  • Greg Tocchini (LOW, Uncanny X-Force)

Remender will collaborate with many of these artists on new projects, while some will be writing their own material, and others will be joined by writers yet-to-be-announced. All creators will retain full rights on books owned 100% by the creative teams.

The first launches out of this new wave of Giant Generator talent were unveiled during the Giant Generator New York Comic Con panel and include: Grommets by Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, and Brett Parson, Napalm Lullaby by Rick Remender and Bengal, and Dust to Dust by JG Jones and Phil Bram. 

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