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The GLAAD Award-Winning Sports Drama Fence is Back 2026!

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New York Times bestselling writer C.S. Pacat and lauded artist Johanna the Mad return to the high-stakes world of Fence with Fence Breakthrough: Quarter Clash, the next chapter in the Fence saga!

The King’s Row fencing team has successfully made it to the quarterfinals, which puts them one step closer to their goal of beating Exton!

But Aiden, as usual, has started to check out, and worse—no one’s even surprised.

Can Harvard figure out how to keep Aiden’s head in the game before the team falls apart? Or will they be faced with the difficult choice to press on to victory without him?

Fence Breakthrough: Quarter Clash #1 will be available in comic shops January 7, 2026. It features a main cover by series artist Johanna the Mad and variants by Sina Grace!

Fence Returns at BOOM! Studios This Summer!

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New York Times bestselling writer C.S. Pacat and lauded artist Johanna the Mad return to the high stakes world of Fence with Fence Breakthrough: Game Changer, the next chapter in the Fence saga!

Kings Row have made it to the final sixteen in the fencing championships, but they have a long way to go before they reach the finals—and Exton, where Nicholas and Seiji both have scores to settle.

Before they can think of that, however, Nicholas has to face off across the piste with Kyle, who doesn’t know Nicholas’s connection to the Coste family—and who believes Nicholas hasn’t earned his place on Kings Row’s team or as Seiji’s teammate. Can he pull off a victory and keep Kings Row in the running for championship gold?

Fence Breakthrough: Game Changer #1 will be available in comic shops July 30, 2025 and features a main cover by series artist Johanna the Mad and variants by DJ Kirkland!

Fence Breakthrough: Game Changer #1

Preview: Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1

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Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1

(W) C.S. Pacat (A/CA) Johanna the Mad
In Shops: Jan 01, 2025
SRP: $7.99

The Kings Row fencing team has made it all the way to the final sixteen in the tournament! But now they have to face the best of the best…

It’s Seiji against Marcus, the fencer who made him fall in love with the sport to begin with; and Nick vs. Kyle LaCoste, under the watchful eye of none other than his estranged father.

C.S. Pascat’s acclaimed sports-romance returns with the next thrilling installment of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated Fence!

Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1

Preview: Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1

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Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1

(W) C.S. Pacat (A/CA) Johanna the Mad
In Shops: Jan 01, 2025
SRP: $7.99

The Kings Row fencing team has made it all the way to the final sixteen in the tournament! But now they have to face the best of the best…

It’s Seiji against Marcus, the fencer who made him fall in love with the sport to begin with; and Nick vs. Kyle LaCoste, under the watchful eye of none other than his estranged father.

C.S. Pascat’s acclaimed sports-romance returns with the next thrilling installment of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated Fence!

Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1

Your First Look at a Special Issue of Fence!

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1, a special double-sized issue from New York Times bestselling writer C.S. Pacat, lauded artist Johanna the Mad, colorist Joana LaFuente, and letterer Taylor Esposito. Welcome back to the high stakes world of fencing in the next chapter of the Fence saga.

The Kings Row fencing team has made it all the way to the final sixteen in the tournament! But now they must face the best of the best.

It’s Seiji against Marcus, the fencer who made him fall in love with the sport to begin with; and Nicholas versus Kyle Allen, under the watchful eye of none other than Nicholas’s estranged father!

Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1 features a main cover by Johanna the Mad, with variant covers by Kody Okamoto. Available January 1, 2025.

Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1

2025 Kicks Off with More Fence from BOOM! Studios

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New York Times bestselling writer C.S. Pacat and lauded artist Johanna the Mad return to the high stakes world of Fence with Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen, the next chapter in the Fence saga.

The Kings Row fencing team has made it all the way to the final sixteen in the tournament! But now they must face the best of the best.

It’s Seiji against Marcus, the fencer who made him fall in love with the sport to begin with; and Nick versus Kyle Allen, under the watchful eye of none other than Nick’s estranged father!

Fence Challengers: Sweet Sixteen #1 will be available in comic shops January 1, 2024. It features a main cover by Johanna the Mad, with variant covers by Kody Okamoto.

Fence Challengers: Long Shot is the next chapter in the Fence saga

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Fence Challengers: Long Shot #1 by New York Times bestselling writer C.S. Pacat, lauded artist Johanna the Mad with colorist Joana LaFuente, and letterer Jim Campbell. Return to the high stakes world of Fence with Fence Challengers: Long Shot, the next chapter in the Fence saga.

The Kings Row fencers are fresh off of Halverton Training Camp and ready for State Championships, bringing with them the burden and blessing of a brand-new reputation as the underdog champions.

As attraction rises between Nicholas and Seiji, the team will face old training rivals in their first match, but MacRob has a secret strategy that turns the tide…

Fence Challengers: Long Shot #1 will be available in comic shops July 24, 2024.

Fence Challengers: Long Shot

Up Close and Personal in Fence: Redemption #4

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Fence: Redemption #4, the final issue of the four-issue limited series from the GLAAD Media Award-nominated sports comic from USA Today bestselling author C.S. Pacat, acclaimed cartoonist Johanna the Mad, colorist Joana Lafuente, and letterer Jim Campbell, available in September 13, 2023.

In the FINAL ISSUE of The GLAAD Media Award-nominated sports comic’s latest chapter, Seiji gets an up close and personal look into Nicholas’ past, and a clearer picture of just how much determination it took for Nicholas to overcome adversity and a rocky start. While preparing for the difficult road ahead and the State Championships, and (especially) while spending some hometown time together, they’re faced with a tempting thought… is this… a date?

Fence: Redemption #4 features covers by Johanna the Mad, Magdalena Pągowska, and Sweeney Boo.

Fence: Redemption #4

Preview: Fence: Redemption #3 (of 4)

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Fence: Redemption #3 (of 4)

(W) C.S. Pacat (A/CA) Johanna the Mad
In Shops: Aug 02, 2023
SRP: $4.99

With the King’s Row team training at Halverton, Harvard decides to be romantically adventurous, while Bobby is surprised to find romance closer to home than he expected!

Meanwhile, Seiji, impressed by the hard won victories of King’s Row, faces an important decision about where his loyalty should lie…

Fence: Redemption #3 (of 4)

Preview: Fence: Redemption #3 (of 4)

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Fence: Redemption #3 (of 4)

(W) C.S. Pacat (A/CA) Johanna the Mad
In Shops: Aug 02, 2023
SRP: $4.99

With the King’s Row team training at Halverton, Harvard decides to be romantically adventurous, while Bobby is surprised to find romance closer to home than he expected!

Meanwhile, Seiji, impressed by the hard won victories of King’s Row, faces an important decision about where his loyalty should lie…

Fence: Redemption #3 (of 4)
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