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Preview: Charles Schulz’s Linus HC

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Charles Schulz’s Linus HC

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writers:  Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton, Jeff Dyer
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Bob Scott, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Matt Whitlock, Mike DeCarlo, Scott Jeralds, Justin Thompson, Robert Pope, 
Colorists: Whitney Cogar, Nina Taylor Kester, Lisa Moore, Alexis E. Fajardo
Letterers: Donna Almendrala, Alexis E. Fajardo, Steve Wands
Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz
Price: $14.99

Linus Van Pelt. The benevolent, blanket-clutching philosopher always has a kind word for everybody, especially his best friend, Charlie Brown, and even for his bossy older sister, Lucy.

This hardcover collection includes stories from across all eras of Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts, so grab your favorite blanket, and get ready to share some laughs as you await the Great Pumpkin!

Charles Schulz's Linus HC

Preview: Charlie Brown HC

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Charlie Brown HC

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writers: Charles M. Schulz, Jason Cooper, Jeff Dyer, Bob Scott, Justin Thompson, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Scott Jeralds, Justin Thompson, Mona Koth, Andy Hirsh, Matt Whitlock
Colorists: Nina Taylor Kester, Lisa Moore, Art Roche, Donna Almendrala
Letterers: Steve Wands, Alexis E. Fajardo, Donna Almendrala
Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz, with design by Kara Leopard
Price: $14.99

Celebrate over 65 years of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved character Charlie Brown. From visits to Lucy’s lemonade stand to missing the football again, this collection is jam-packed with some of the best stories starring everyone’s favorite kid next door.

BOOM! Goes Free Comic Book Day

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BOOM! Studios has released their plans for this Saturday’s Free Comic Book Day. They have a release on that day as a Gold Sponsor with the KaBOOM! Summer Blast comic as well as creators across the country participating.

The KaBOOM! Summer Blast Free Comic Book Day edition is an explosion of all-ages awesomeness with sample stories from popular series including Adventure Time, Peanuts, Garfield, and Ice Age. As if that wasn’t enough, it is also the first place for fans to discover two brand new all-ages series! The 48-page anthology book features the debut of a new 6-page Herobear and the Kid story by creator Mike Kunkel and a 4-page short story starring the fan-favorite Regular Show characters by Brian Butler. This a free comic for every member of the family!

Not to be outdone by a cool comic, BOOM! also has creators all over the country.

Max Bemis, creator of BOOM!’s latest breakout original hit series Polarity, leads the charge with two signings in Southern California. The Say Anything front man will be signing at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles from 12-2pm. Golden Apple is located at 7018 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 where both Polarity #1 and #2 will be available for purchase at the event. Later that day, Max will also be signing at Beach Ball Comics in Anaheim beginning at 4pm. Beach Ball Comics will also have copies of Polarity #1 and #2 available for purchase and is located at 3024 W Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92804.

Some other current BOOM! Studios and KaBOOM! creators participating in signings include:

  • Eric Esquivel (FREELANCERS) appearing at Jesse James Comics in Glendale, AZ and Samurai Comics East in Mesa, AZ.
  • Chris and Shane Houghton (ADVENTURE TIME, PEANUTS, FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES) appearing at Metropolis Comics in Bellflower, CA.
  • Kassandra Heller (ADVENTURE TIME) appearing at Metropolis Comics in Bellflower, CA.
  • Vicki Scott, Alexis Fajardo, Justin Thompson (PEANUTS) appearing at Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff in Concord, CA.
  • Mike Kunkel (HEROBEAR AND THE KID) appearing at Collector’s Paradise in Pasadena, CA.
  • Jerry and Penny Gaylord (FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES, ADVENTURE TIME) appearing at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis, MD.
  • Danielle Corsetto (ADVENTURE TIME VOL 1 PLAYING WITH FIRE OGN) appearing at Beyond Comics in Frederick, MD.
  • Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (ADVENTURE TIME) appearing at New England Comics in Brookline, MA.
  • Matt Talbot (ADVENTURE TIME) appearing at Jetpack Comics in Rochester, NH.
  • Brian Stelfreeze (DAY MEN) appearing at Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find in Charlotte, NC.
  • Tommy Lee Edwards (SUICIDE RISK) appearing at Ultimate Comics in Durham, NC.
  • JJ Harrison (ADVENTURE TIME) appearing at Dragon’s Keep in Provo, UT.

Plus BOOM! Studios will be set up at 4 Color Fantasies in Rancho Cucamonga, CA with a great selection of KaBOOM! titles including Adventure Time, Peanuts, Garfield, and much more.

Preview – Peanuts #2

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PEANUTS #2

Written by Charles Schulz, Shane Houghton, Vicki Scott, Justin Thompson
Drawn by Paige Braddock, Vicki Scott, Bob Scott, Matt Whitlock
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: DEC110942

The Peanuts gang is back! Featuring a cover drawn by Charles Schulz himself, this book brings you a mix of classic Peanuts Sundays and all-new strips seen here for the first time. From long-time fans to first-time young readers, everyone will find something to love about Snoopy, Woodstock, Linus, Lucy, Pigpen, Schroeder and, of course, good ol’ Charlie Brown!