Loki: Ragnarok and Roll #4 (FINAL ISSUE)
Writer(s): Eric M. Esquivel
Artist(s): Jerry Gaylord
After his battle with many of the world’s gods, Loki seems more powerful than ever! But in Loki’s world there’s always some trick about to be pulled. But who is the trickster this time: Loki or someone else?
Loki: Ragnarok and Roll #3
Writer: Eric M. Esquivel
Artist: Jerry Gaylord
Loki’s rise to the fame has angered the gods! Not just the Norse gods—pantheon after pantheon is after this little trickster. Humanity has elevated Loki to a god—a god of rock and roll! With that much belief invested in him, even a god armada had better watch out!
Loki: Ragnarok and Roll #2
Writer(s): Eric M. Esquivel
Artist(s): Jerry Gaylord
What happens when Loki goes from Norse god to rock god? Sex, fame, power! Loki becomes the world’s biggest rock star and gains a legion of devout worshippers! It’s a new experience for Loki. He likes it. The other gods? They don’t like it so much, as Loki soon learns… as the original series from Eric M. Esquivel (FREELANCERS) and Jerry Gaylord (FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES) continues!
It’s Thursday which brings us a new interview and our 20th “Women of BOOM!” feature, spotlighting the many kick-ass women that work at BOOM!, Archaia and KaBOOM! We’re focusing on everyone, editors, designers, writers, artists, you name it! We’re making sure to include the hard-working folks whose contributions are often overlooked in the process.
BOOM! (and KaBOOM! and Archaia) has given us unprecedented access and the chance to ask questions to their staff, and creative teams, to find out why the publisher is so successful in hiring women and their experiences in the comic industry as women.
Penelope Gaylord is a cover artist and inker who has worked on such titles as Adventure Time With Fionna and Cake, Adventure Time, Fanboys Vs. Zombies, and the recently launched Loki: Ragnarok and Roll!
Graphic Policy: How did you get involved in the comic book industry?
Penelope Gaylord: When I met my then-boyfriend/now-husband, Jerry Gaylord, he really opened my eyes to the possibility that being an artist could actually be a job. Comics was a natural industry that we wanted to be involved with since it’s been a huge influence in both of our lives. After my first taste of being behind an artist alley table at a comic con, it just felt good.
GP: Did you read comics growing up? Do you read them now?
PRG: No, I don’t really recall reading a lot of comics growing up. But the stories were always around me. I was definitely exposed to Superman and DC superheroes and the X-Men through tv/movies before I read any of the comics. When I got into high school, that’s when I started reading manga (Japanese comics) because it was really just starting to make its way into the U.S. From there I started to appreciate the medium more. I definitely read them now, both manga and American comics, but just a select few.
GP: How did you come to work with BOOM!/Archaia?
PRG: When my husband Jerry Gaylord got the penciller job for Fanboys Vs Zombies, I volunteered to be his inker because we love to work together. When we went to San Diego Comic Con two years ago, I got to meet the BOOM! family and they were just the coolest people I’ve ever met. Honestly. There’s a bit of an expectation of editors being somewhat aloof and almost pretentious when you meet them for the first time, at least in my experience anyway. But all the editors at BOOM! were extremely friendly and down to earth. After getting to do an exclusive cover for Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake #1, I got to talk with Shannon (editor) and Whitney (asst. editor) and shoot them some more ideas which got me more work with them.
GP: How would you describe your job for people?
PRG: Not as easy as it looks. =) Yes I get to draw for a living, and believe me that’s a dream come true. But just like any job, it has its good days and bad. You definitely have to persevere through the bad days because the good ones are so worth it. With being a freelance artist, you really have to work hard to make sure you get more work. More work means more bills paid but it also means less time to do other things. You don’t have a supervisor to keep you in check, you just have you.
GP: For people who want to pursue a career in what you do, what advice would you give them?
PRG: Be sure that you really really really want to do this. And I can’t stress that last “really” enough. Anybody can draw, nobody can stop you. But to make a career out of it, you have to be willing to work HARD. Like I mentioned before, being a freelance artist means you have to work harder than everybody else. If you don’t work, you don’t get paid and you can’t pay bills – it’s that simple. You have to be ready to show your work, then show it some more. You have to be willing to learn new techniques and grow as an artist. You’ll have to draw some things that you really don’t want to, but you have to anyway. Always be ready to take some rejections and corrections. But with perseverance and a really strong support system from family/loved ones, it’s absolutely possible and you won’t have to worry about being categorized as a “starving artist.”
GP: Did you have a mentor to help you break into the industry? Do you mentor anyone yourself?
PRG: I don’t think I had an actual mentor who knowingly helped me break into the industry. Jerry definitely kept me focused because of his determination to break in. But when we were first starting, guys like Jonboy Meyers and Sean Galloway were really the first ones that spoke to us on a real level. They weren’t secretive about how they broke in like most of the other artists we’ve met at the time. These guys understood where we came from and where we were trying to go as artists and really pointed us in the right direction. I suppose that qualifies them as my mentors.
As far me mentoring someone, I don’t think I am. I’m a terrible teacher in my opinion. But if I can spark someone to follow their artistic dream, that’s all I can really hope for.
GP: Do you think women have a more difficult time breaking in and making it in the comic industry, if so why? And if yes, how do you think that can be overcome?
PRG: Yes I do, but not AS difficult as it used to be. As with anything in our society, the established norm is tough to break. Though the comic industry seems to have taken huge leaps in progress in the past couple of decades, it’s still very much a man’s world. Someone like Gail Simone has been extremely important in seeing women gain high recognition and respect from her peers, but she is ONE in an industry of many men around her. There are so many factors to look at, definitely too much to write here. But basically, when you see the age demographics of those that read comics and attend comic cons, it’s easy to see why it’s still very much geared towards men. The comics that were out during the Bronze Age and earlier were very much geared towards boys. And now those boys are men buying comics. Now I’m no history buff so I can’t tell exactly when, but at some point the focus shifted to include girls and women into comic readership. That, however, has been too recent so there’s not as many grown women buying comics YET. Webcomics seem to really lend itself well to female creators and younger audiences that, many times, are also females. These ladies are able to write/draw their own stories without any pretense, and readers (both men and women) really respond to that creative freedom. I think it’s really just a matter of time before women take a more dominant role in the industry as long as we continue to do what we love – whether it’s writing, drawing, or editing. There’s simply too much talent to hold back.
GP: We notice that when it comes to women in the comic industry, BOOM!/Archaia has a lot of diversity present. Why do you think have they succeeded when so many other publishers struggle with this?
PRG: I think the great thing about BOOM!/Archaia is that they’re willing to open their eyes to NEW possibilities. They’re not interested in the same stories that everyone has told, you can get those anywhere. They want truly unique and different approaches to the medium and I think that’s why the diversity is so great with them. They don’t promise brand new stories but hire the same writers/artists/editors to work on them. When you look at a title like Adventure Time, BOOM! has really taken it to so many different tangents. We can all be grateful for Pendleton Ward, that much is certain. But BOOM! has given the audience new stories with Marceline and the Scream Queens, Fionna and Cake, and recently Candy Capers with very strong female creators at the helm! Even when you look at the different variant covers for their books, they’ve really given artists creative freedom with their take on established characters. It just opens up the titles to all sorts of readers. It’s this fearlessness to open the doors to new storytelling that I think allows BOOM!/Archaia to be so successful in creating diversity in the industry.
GP: We’ve heard horror stories concerning women in the industry, have you ever seen or been discriminated/harassed and if so, how did you handle it?
PRG: I don’t think I’ve ever really dealt with a heavy dose of discrimination/harassment from being a woman in the industry. This may have something to do with being in a studio with three guys and we’re always together at comic cons, I can’t say for certain. I think the main form of discrimination I’ve had to deal with have been from people that come up to our tables at artist alley and just assumed that out of the 3-4 people there, I am the one that just collects the money. Always happens to me, not the other guys. I don’t think they do that maliciously, they just see a woman in a table of three other men and they figure I’m somebody’s wife just there to help out. It doesn’t make me angry so much as it’s just a nuisance. I think when that stops happening, I’ll know that women have become a dominant force in comics. I don’t make a big fuss over it, I just tell them I’ll gladly take someone else’s money and smile. I’m very choosy over my battles I guess.
The other form of discrimination I’ve faced, to a lesser degree, is how surprised people are that I drew the pictures that are in front me. It’s no secret that I like drawing sexy pin-up ladies so maybe that’s surprising to some. But again I don’t make a fuss. I just smile and tell them I drew that. Hopefully if enough women just smile confidently when asked if they drew the pictures that are in front of them, people will stop asking and just know.
GP: What advice do you have for women looking to break into the comic book industry?
PRG: Do you! Draw what you like to see, write what you want to read. It’s that unique vision that you have that makes you an asset to the industry. It doesn’t have to be anything like what’s been established, just do you! You’ll be surprised at how many people really appreciate that individuality.
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Retail Price: $3.99
Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artists: A: Ramón Pérez B: Matthew Woodson C: Paul Duffield (incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: As fans of James Tynion IV’s work in the Batman universe (the upcoming BATMAN ETERNAL, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS), we were eager to publish his first original comic series. THE WOODS gives us that same eerie, small-town horror feel we get whenever we read a Stephen King novel.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: James Tynion IV is a former protege of BATMAN writer Scott Snyder, so you know he’s learned a lot about how to craft a compelling tale. If you’re a fan of teen conspiracy comics like MORNING GLORIES, SHELTERED, and REVIVAL, you’ll immediately be sucked into THE WOODS.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace. Countless light years away, far outside the bounds of the charted universe, 513 people find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine.
THE WOODS #1 Cover A by Ramón Pérez
THE WOODS #1 Cover B by Matthew Woodson
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Clive Barker and Marc Andreyko
Artist: Piotr Kowalski
Cover Artists: A: Riley Rossmo B: Christopher Mitten (Incentive) C: Mike Mignola (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Comics are full of outcast characters, but this is an outcast story, Clive Barker-style. True to this modern horror master’s other work, NIGHTBREED is full of horrifying creatures that captivated us in the 1990 film and live on in this new story. Plus, writer Marc Andreyko is a HUGE fan of NIGHTBREED!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Before FABLES, before ONCE UPON A TIME, Clive Barker created a secret town of monsters that live among us. Don’t worry if you’ve never seen the film—Barker and writer Marc Andreyko (MANHUNTER) have crafted a story that all horror fans can enjoy. Add to the mix Piotr Kowalski’s art (MARVEL KNIGHTS: HULK) and this is a story that can’t be missed.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The Nightbreed is a secret society of monsters and misfits that hide away from humans, but have been a part of this world since time immemorial. Explore both the past and the present of this clandestine tribe, unleashing new secrets and horrors as they fight to coexist with mankind.!
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover A by Riley Rossmo
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover B by Christopher Mitten
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #1 Cover C by Mike Mignola
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1
Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Natasha Allegri and Garrett Jackson
Artist: Natasha Allegri
Cover Artists: A. Natasha Allegri B. Zac Gorman C. Coleman Engle (Incentive) D. Becky Dreistadt (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Because Natasha Allegri is simply amazing. She built up a big fan-following on Tumblr while working on the Adventure Time cartoon, then created gender-swapped characters (Fionna and Cake) that became so popular they put them into the show. Then, she created BEE AND PUPPYCAT and it became the most funded web series project in Kickstarter history. How could we NOT publish it?
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: You might already love it if you’re one of the thousands who supported the Kickstarter campaign, but for those of you just joining us, if you like stories that feature magical girls like SAILOR MOON, MADOKA MAGICA, and POWERPUFF GIRLS, you will enjoy BEE AND PUPPYCAT! It’s a slice-of-life story with a twist, and it has so much comedy and enchantment, you can’t help but be swept up.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: It’s a quirky new take on the magical girl genre with Bee, the forever unemployed main character who can’t seem to figure out life, and the mysterious PuppyCat, a stray…whatever it is…that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret. Fighting bad guys has never been so funny.
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover A by Natasha Allegri
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover B by Zac Gorman
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover C by Coleman Engle
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #1 Cover D by Becky Dreistadt
REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 (One-shot)
Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $4.99
Authors: Kevin Burkhalter, T. Zysk, Yumi Sakugawa, Nick Sumida, and Andy Kluthe
Artists: Tessa Stone, T. Zysk, Yumi Sakugawa, Nick Sumida, and Andy Kluthe
Cover Artists: A. Allison Strejlau B. Jen Lee (Incentive) C. KC Green (Incentive)
Mordecai and Rigby find themselves at odds over a haunted pair of sneakers, Pops might be lost inside a hidden labyrinth and he’s not quite sure how he got there, and Skips might finally have a problem that even he can’t solve. It’s going to be an action-packed collection of stories!
REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover A by Allison Strejlau
REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover B by Jen Lee
REGULAR SHOW 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover C by KC Green
THE LAST BROADCAST #1 (OF 7)
Imprint: Archaia
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: André Sirangelo
Artist: Gabriel Iumazark
Cover Artist: Gabriel Iumazark
WHY WE LOVE IT: Ever wonder what’s behind that “No Trespassing” sign? Co-creators André Sirangelo and Gabriel Iumazark take us deep into the renegade world of urbEx (urban exploration). Throw in a decades-old conspiracy involving vaudeville magicians and occult spiritualists and you’ve got us hooked.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The cunning, daredevil urbEx members of Backbone will win you over as the ragtag, Ocean’s Eleven-style crew of the sewers and abandoned warehouses. Iumazark’s Brazilian/Japanese-fusion indie art style brings edgy energy to every dark corner. And fans of THIEF OF THIEVES and the film NOW YOU SEE ME will find a lot that entices them.
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THE LAST BROADCAST #1 Cover by Gabriel Iumazark
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TRANSLUCID #2 (OF 6)
Issue/Volume Number: 2
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artist: Jeff Stokely
From one nightmare to the next… Down the rabbit hole we go, straight into The Navigator’s dark past. What happened to a young dreamer that made him the hero he is now? No one is more curious than his arch-nemesis, The Horse. In the vein of IRREDEEMABLE, this is Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert’s dark take on the superhero’s journey!
TRANSLUCID #2 Cover by Jeff Stokely
DEAD LETTERS #2
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Chris Visions
Cover Artists: A: Chris Visions B: Ron Wimberly (Incentive)
After his harrowing first day in the city only known as “Here,” Sam Whistler finds himself in the employ of the Big Man himself, tasked with infiltrating the two rival gangs warring for control over the abandoned domain.
DEAD LETTERS #2 Cover A by Chris Visions
DEAD LETTERS #2 Cover B by Ron Wimberly
CLOCKWORK ANGELS #3 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Kevin J. Anderson and Neil Peart
Artist: Nick Robles
Cover Artist: Hugh Syme
When Owen joined the travelling carnival, he learned to find joy in chaos and frivolity. But with the forces of both the Anarchist and the Watchmaker lurking over him, how long can the fun last?
CLOCKWORK ANGELS Cover by Nick Robles
THE RETURNING #3 (OF 4)
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Author: Jason Starr
Artist: Andrea Mutti
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving
As the police and Federal law enforcement get closer to catching Marcus and Beth, Beth trusts the wrong person and not even the hope of life after death can stop the horror that is coming for the rest of the world…
THE RETURNING #3 Cover by Frazer Irving
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Author: Max Bemis
Artist: Ransom Getty
Cover Artists: A. Jay Shaw B. Signed Symbol (Incentive)
With the presidential election looming close, and Reese even closer to the truth of the corruption at the heart of America, she must struggle to separate her friends from her enemies before it’s too late. Lines are drawn and sides are being taken. And there’s no backing out for Reese now that she has blood on her hands.
EVIL EMPIRE #3 Cover A by Jay Shaw
EVIL EMPIRE #3 Cover B by Scott Newman
LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #4 (OF 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Eric M. Esquivel
Artist: Jerry Gaylord
Cover Artist: Alexis Ziritt
After his battle with many of the world’s gods, Loki seems more powerful than ever! But in Loki’s world there’s always some trick about to be pulled. But who is the trickster this time: Loki or someone else?
LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #4 Cover by Alexis Ziritt
REVELATIONS #5 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Humberto Ramos
Cover Artist: Humberto Ramos
What once began as a murder investigation has taken on a life of its own. Detective Charlie Northern has gotten too close to the truth and the people he cares for the most have been taken out of the equation. With nothing left to lose, Northern will find the truth behind the murder and the secrets buried within the Vatican, or die trying.
REVELATIONS #5 Cover by Humberto Ramos
DECEIVERS #6 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Steven Grant
Artist: Jose Holder
Cover Artist: Lorena Carvalho
The last joyride of Lincoln and Nicky is here! With their double lives on the line, the con men stage one last Micah heist with the help of recently burned agent Patrice in an attempt to lure the corrupt espionage ring out into the open.
DECEIVERS #6 Cover by Lorena Carvalho
SUICIDE RISK #13
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans
While it was super-villain Requiem who stood trial for crimes against humanity, it was beat cop Leo Winters who paid the price. Now with the horrifying truth coming out, it’s up to Leo’s daughter Tracey to find away to save her family…and hopefully even herself.
SUICIDE RISK #13 Cover by Stephanie Hans
SONS OF ANARCHY #9
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artist: Garry Brown
With the Sons of Anarchy behind bars, it’s up to Gemma and Tara to keep the homefront safe. But sharks smell blood in the water, and Tara must use everything she’s learned both as a doctor and an “old lady” to keep the club intact in Jax’s absence. Meanwhile Jax must do everything he can to keep the Sons safe and whole behind bars…
SONS OF ANARCHY #9 Cover by Garry Brown
KABOOM! ONGOINGS AND LIMITED SERIES
HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #2 (OF 5)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Kunkel
Artist: Mike Kunkel
Cover Artist: Mike Kunkel
Herobear and Tyler have a new ally and they’re going to need it as time crosses over. Will they be able to save Vanessa’s shop from the giant T-Rex and what happened to Tyler’s family? With notes from unlikely sources and now two best friends at his side, Tyler is going to have to chase Von Klon to the very beginning to save Henry!
HERO BEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #2 Cover by Mike Kunkel
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover
Artist: Wook Jin Clark
Cover Artists: A: Colleen Coover B: Melissa Pagluica C: Yale Stewart D: Kali Ciesemier (Incentive)
Ooo is in chaos, everything is up in smoke and the only way to set it all back to normal is to get Monkey Wizard to FINALLY kidnap Painting Princess—Finn and Jake have even done all the work for him!! It looks like the simpler the task, the harder it’s going be for our heroes!
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover A by Colleen Coover
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover B by Melissa Pagluica
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover by Yale Stewart
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #5 Cover by Kali Ciesemier
GARFIELD #25
Retail Price: $4.99
Authors: Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel
Artists: Andy Hirsch and David DeGrand
Cover Artists: A: Gary Barker B: George Pérez (Incentive)
We’ve spent an amazing two years with Garfield and the gang, so of course we’re going to bring you an extra-large sized anniversary issue, full of two all-new jumbo stories, to celebrate! First, Mark Evanier and Andy Hirsch team up to tell a tale of a very special day in Garfield’s life. Then, Scott Nickel and David DeGrand join forces for the return of Garfield’s food foes; this time, they’ve all joined forces to take down the Fat Cat once and for all! And if THAT isn’t enough, the legendary George Pérez does this issue’s variant cover!
GARFIELD #25 Cover A by Gary Barker
GARFIELD #25 Cover B by George Pérez
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Breehn Burns
Artist: Mike Holmes
Cover Artists: A: Jose Garcia B: Genevieve FT C: Jason Adams (Incentive) D: Anissa Espinosa (Incentive)
It’s the final issue of guest writer Breehn Burns’ story. Looks like the Bravest Warriors have finally met their match and this might be a problem that not even an Emotion Lord can solve! Will the Warriors make it out or will this be the end of our favorite group of teenage heroes?
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover A by Jose Garcia
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover B by Genevieve
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover C by Jason Adams
BRAVEST WARRIORS #20 Cover D by Anissa Espinosa
ADVENTURE TIME #28
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ryan North
Artist: Jim Rugg
Cover Artists: A: Mike Holmes B: Kyla Vanderklugt C: James Lloyd INCV D: Zan Czyzewski INCV
With one answer, there is always a million questions. Finn and Jake find themselves out of one problem and into another. It looks like it’s going to be a race to the finish as our heroes discover what it really means to be a friend, and learn something about themselves along the way.
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover A by Mike Holmes
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover B by Kyla Vanderklugt
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover C by James Lloyd
ADVENTURE TIME #28 Cover D by Zan Czyzewski
PEANUTS #18
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Charles Schulz, Various
Artists: Charles Schulz, Various
Cover Artists: Charles Schulz, Various
All Sally wanted was to return to school and continue where she left off. Nobody told her that every single year she would have to “break in” a whole new set of teachers! How can she progress her education when every year is a new starting point?! Sally won’t take it, and given her conviction, she may just convince the gang that this fresh beginning needs an old start.
PEANUTS #18 Cover by Charles Schulz, Various
BOOM! BOX ONGOINGS AND LIMITED SERIES
LUMBERJANES #2 (OF 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis
Artist: Brooke Allen
Cover Artists: A. Noelle Stevenson B. Tessa Stone (Incentive)
When you’re a scout, nothing is more important than being prepared, but how do you prepare for legions of supernatural creatures threatening to beat down your scouting camp’s door? Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are about to find out! It’s just supposed to be a normal day at camp with games and a bit of canoeing, but when the girls find themselves separated from the rest of camp they realize there really is a lot more going on and it might be a unhelpful river monster that gives them the key to figuring everything out. Don’t miss out on the second issue of this hot new series from Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, and Brooke Allen!
LUMBERJANES #2 Cover A by Noelle Stevenson
LUMBERJANES #2 Cover B by Tessa Stone
THE MIDAS FLESH #6 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ryan North
Artists: Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb
Cover Artists: A. John Keogh B. David Malki (Incentive)
IT’S A TRAP! The General has gone mad and is scheming a plan to win back the missing flesh. But our crew has some tricks up their sleeves as well. Who will outwit who in this issue of THE MIDAS FLESH?
THE MIDAS FLESH #6 Cover A by John Keogh
THE MIDAS FLESH #6 Cover B by David Malki
BOOM! STUDIOS TRADE PAPERBACKS, ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND HARDCOVERS
CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Clive Barker and Mark Miller
Artist: Haemi Jang
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
Named the best miniseries of 2013 by Bloody Disgusting, this trade paperback collects the first arc of Clive Barker’s original comic book creation, with collaborators Mark Miller (HELLRAISER) and Haemi Jang (HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW). Julian Demond, captain of industry, leaves his life behind to begin a walkabout. While wandering the desert, he comes across a unique figure, who calls himself Wick…and claims to be God. Together, they begin a terrifying journey across the Earth, as neither man merely wants to merely make a mark on the world. Instead, they intend to leave a scar.
PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 5 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Daryl Gregory
Artist: Diego Barreto
Cover Artist: Marek Oleksicki
When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human, Ape City fell into a vicious civil war. Ten years have passed since the horrific violence and a fragile peace is emerging. Voice Alaya has been deposed and awaits sentencing in Ape City’s prison. Meanwhile, Sully has begun to rally forces, both human and ape. Little do they know they’re both on a collision course towards an even greater danger… Collects the PLANET OF THE APES SPECIAL, SPECTACULAR, and GIANT issues and concludes the series Jason Aaron has called, “The best PLANET OF THE APES comics ever.”
PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 5 TP Cover by Marek Oleksicki
THE SAVAGE BROTHERS DELUXE EDITION TP
Retail Price: $9.99
Authors: Andrew Cosby and Johanna Stokes
Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
WHY WE LOVE IT: We are so proud to have been the first publisher to give Rafael Albuquerque (AMERICAN VAMPIRE, ANIMAL MAN) his first full-length American series! In fact, we’re so proud we’re bringing back the story in a full-size deluxe edition!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Before Albuquerque perfected vampires he was giving you another monster—zombies! Never has the zombie apocalypse looked so rich and vibrant! All under a brand-new cover by Albuquerque!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: When the living want their undead loved ones put of their misery, the Savage Brothers are the only two guys for the job. But their latest job takes them on a strange trip, involving virgin strippers, heads in jars, and the secret of the zombie apocalypse! Written by Johanna Stokes and EUREKA’s Andrew Cosby.
THE SAVAGE BROTHERS DELUXE EDITION TP Cover by Rafael Albuquerque
KABOOM! TRADE PAPERBACKS, ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND HARDCOVERS
ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS TP
Retail Price: $19.99
Authors: Yuko Ota and Ananth Panagariya
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
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…
ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS TP Cover by Michael Dialynas
HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOL. 1: THE INHERITANCE TP
Retail Price: $19.99
Author: Mike Kunkel
Artist: Mike Kunkel
Cover Artist: Mike Kunkel
After his grandfather passes away, 10-year-old Tyler inherits an old stuffed toy bear and a broken pocket watch. As if dealing with bullies in a new town wasn’t enough, he soon learns that things aren’t always what they seem…and that you shouldn’t judge a bear by its cover. Join Tyler as he goes on an amazing childhood adventure and learns the truth about his family. Come start at the beginning of the fabulous original adventures by acclaimed cartoonist Mike Kunkel.
HEROBEAR AND THE KID VOL. 1: THE INHERITANCE TP Cover by Mike Kunkel
ARCHAIA TRADE PAPERBACKS, ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND HARDCOVERS
RUST VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE ROCKET BOY OGN HC
Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Royden Lepp
Artist: Royden Lepp
Cover Artist: Royden Lepp
WHY WE LOVE IT: Creator Royden Lepp continues his all-ages saga of Jet Jones and the Taylor family in this third and penultimate installment of Rust, giving us the lyrical and visually stunning ode to family, childhood, and sacrifice that we love.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: More secrets of the past are revealed for both Jet and the Taylors as they face their darkest fears in this calm before the oncoming storm. And, of course, more high-octane robot action!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Oz Taylor may know Jet Jones’ secret, but convincing the rest of his family may be harder than he counted on. As Oz plots to rid the Taylor farm of the rocket boy, Jet tries to prove himself to the family that has taken him in, in hopes of finding the home he has searched for for so long. However, when shadows of Jet’s past start coming back into his life, he realizes his days of running may be numbered.
RUST VOL. 3: DEATH OF THE ROCKET BOY OGN HC Cover by Royden Lepp
THE KILLER OMNIBUS VOL. 2 TP
Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Matz
Artist: Luc Jacamon
Cover Artist: Luc Jacamon
For the first time ever, Volumes Three and Four of the Eisner Award-nominated series THE KILLER are collected in a definitive omnibus. After four years away from a world of violence and corruption, the Killer is drawn back to the life of a hired gun. Though his brief retirement has not dulled his skills or resolve, new jobs will threaten his way of life and the very foundation of his morality. From the creative team of Jacamon and Matz, this collection tells the continued story of one assassin’s journey through a world of relentless violence.
THE KILLER OMNIBUS VOL. 2 TP Cover by Luc Jacamon
INTERESTING DRUG OGN HC
Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Shaun Manning
Artist: Anna Wieszczyk
Cover Artist: Scott Newman
WHY WE LOVE IT: If you could take a pill and travel back to any time in your life, where would you go? Writer Shaun Manning hooked us with his fresh sci-fi thriller, illuminating the dangers of living in the past.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: If Richard Linklater (A SCANNER DARKLY) directed a season of BREAKING BAD written by J. J. Abrams, it’d probably be pretty close to what Manning and Wieszczyk have built—a tripped-out psychological thriller full of scrappy anti-heroes and some of the most villainous scum of all space and time.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: When a man from the future recruits average retail worker Andrew Smith to help him create a drug that will allow him to travel through time, Andrew thinks he’s found the way to erase all his problems. However, the power of nostalgia proves to be the strongest of drugs, creating an epidemic of addiction with Andrew as its unwitting kingpin.
INTERESTING DRUG OGN HC Cover by Scott Newman
Loki: Ragnarok and Roll #1
Writer(s): Eric M. Esquivel
Artist(s): Jerry Gaylord
Loki steps out of the shadow cast by his thunderous brother as Norse mythology crosses over with the only thing on Earth as wild and crazy…rock and roll!
What happens when Odin banishes Loki to Earth? He finds a world of outcasts that appreciate his style! While his kin sharpen their weapons, he picks up an electric guitar.
Up-and-coming writer Eric Esquivel teams up with artist Jerry Gaylord for a whole new take on Loki.
Tomorrow is new comic day and as usual, there’s a lot you’ll find hitting your comic shop’s shelves. With so many comics coming out, what’s worth your hard-earned dollars? That’s where we come in. Here’s this week’s comics that are most likely to provide entertainment and that we’re looking forward to reading.
TRANSLUCID #1 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert
Artists: Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artists: A: Jeff Stokely B: Ming Doyle (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert have given us such BOOM! Studios favorites as KILL AUDIO and KEY OF Z. Their latest book takes the superhero trope of “the neverending battle” and turns it into a completely different beast.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: TRANSLUCID is the superhero story you’ve wanted but never thought you’d see. It explores the thin line between heroes and villains, and the space between childhood hope and loss.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The Horse has been the arch-enemy of The Navigator for years. But The Horse feels The Navigator’s moral compass slipping, and even a villain can’t let that happen. The Horse decides to get a closer look into The Navigator’s past that he’s buried deep in his subconscious and find out what drives a person to make the right choice, and what propels someone to make a selfish one. Thus begins an exploration of why a young man would take the mantle of a superhero.
TRANSLUCID #1 Cover A by Jeff Stokely
TRANSLUCID #1 Cover B by Ming Doyle
DEAD LETTERS #1
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Chris Visions
Cover Artists: A. Chris Visions B. Ron Wimberly (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Here at BOOM! Studios, crime is in our blood. From our comic-turned-feature film 2 GUNS to our critically acclaimed series HIT, we’ve always had a passion for all things noir. DEAD LETTERS is the next step in our exploration of the genre.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Creators Christopher Sebela (GHOST, HIGH CRIMES) and newcomer Chris Visions are two fresh voices that are about to take the industry by storm. Don’t miss out on a wholly unique take on crime fiction.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Waking up in a fleabag motel with bandaged arms and a revolver on his desk, Sam doesn’t remember a thing – not how he got here, where here is, or who he is. But the armed men knocking on his door do and Sam will have to use every trick from his forgotten repertoire to outrun and outsmart his way through a hardboiled wonderland of gang wars, femme fatales and big secrets.
DEAD LETTERS #1 Cover A by Chris Visions
DEAD LETTERS #1 Cover B by Ron Wimberly
HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #1 (OF 5)
Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Kunkel
Artist: Mike Kunkel
Cover Artists: A. Mike Kunkel B. Humberto Ramos (Incentive) C. George Pérez (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Tyler and Herobear are back in an all-new original adventure! We’ve been waiting to see these two back in action and we’re looking forward to see what shenanigans these two get up to in SAVING TIME, the first new Herobear series in ten years.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Whether you’re already a fan of this dynamic duo, or new to HEROBEAR AND THE KID, nobody does the magic of childhood quite like Mike Kunkel.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Henry, the family’s magical butler, is missing!! It’s up to Tyler and Herobear to figure out what happened to their friend…only they might learn a lot more about Henry than they initially thought…and be forced to get help from an unsuspected source.
HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #1 Cover A by Mike Kunkel
HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #1 Cover B by Humberto Ramos
HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #1 Cover C by George Pérez
ADVENTURE TIME 2014 ANNUAL #1
Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $4.99
Authors: Frank Gibson and Becky Dreistdat
Artist: Becky Dreistdat
Cover Artists: Becky Dreistdat B. Lorena Gomez (Incentive) C. Audra Furuichi (Incentive)
Cake is a sweet little kitten gettin’ into magical mischief with her best friend…little adventurer Fionna! A very special, horizontally formatted issue by dynamite creators Becky Dreistadt and Frank Gibson (“Baby Kitten Teeth”) bring you the cutest thing imaginable…Baby Fionna and Cake!
ADVENTURE TIME 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover A by Becky Dreistdat
ADVENTURE TIME 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover B by Lorena Gomez
ADVENTURE TIME 2014 ANNUAL #1 Cover C by Audra Furuichi
GARFIELD: PET FORCE 2014 SPECIAL #1
Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $4.99
Author: Scott Nickel
Artists: Gary Barker and George Lane III
Cover Artist: Gary Barker
A mission in outer space leads Pet Force to encounter versions of the team from across the galaxy, while their oldest foes prepare a special welcome for them once they return to Planet Dorkon…
GARFIELD: PET FORCE 2014 SPECIAL #1 Cover by Gary Barker
LUMBERJANES #1 (OF 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Authors: Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis
Artist: Brooke Allen
Cover Artists: A. Noelle Stevenson B. Madéleine Flores (Incentive) C. Lauren Zukauskas (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Five best friends spending the summer at Lumberjane scout camp…defeating yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons…what’s not to love?!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: It’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” meets “Gravity Falls” and features five butt-kicking, rad teenage girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake. And with the talent of acclaimed cartoonist Noelle Stevenson, talented newcomer Grace Ellis writing, and Brooke Allen on art, this is going to be a spectacular series that you won’t want to miss.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together…and they’re not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Not only is it the second title launching in our new BOOM! Box imprint but LUMBERJANES is one of those punk rock, love-everything-about-it stories that appeals to fans of basically all excellent things.
LUMBERJANES #1 Cover A by Noelle Stevenson
LUMBERJANES #1 Cover B by Madéleine Flores
LUMBERJANES #1 Cover C by Lauren Zukauskas
THE RETURNING #2 (OF 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Jason Starr
Artist: Andrea Mutti
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving
Beth thought she had nowhere to turn—until a mysterious man who calls himself Marcus seemingly comes to her aid. Now, as they move through Indiana, Marcus not only claims to know why the NDE victims turn to violence, but also information about Beth’s family. Can he be trusted, or are his hands as bloody as Beth’s?
THE RETURNING #2 Cover by Frazer Irving
EVIL EMPIRE #2
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Max Bemis
Artist: Ransom Getty
Cover Artists: A. Jay Shaw B. Symbol (signed by Max Bemis) (Incentive)
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 is not about to stand by as the American people support the rantings of a mad man. But how far will people go to take a stand for what they believe in?
EVIL EMPIRE #2 Cover A by Jay Shaw
EVIL EMPIRE #2 Cover B Symbol
CLOCKWORK ANGELS #2 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Kevin J. Anderson and Neil Peart
Artist: Nick Robles
Cover Artist: Hugh Syme
From RUSH visionary Neil Peart and best-selling author Kevin J. Anderson, this is the world of CLOCKWORK ANGELS brought to life! Owen Hardy never thought he would make it to Crown City, home of the Clockwork Angels. But now that he’s here, his life is turning for the worse. That’s when The Anarchist steps in!
CLOCKWORK ANGELS #2 Cover by Hugh Syme
LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #3 (OF 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Eric M. Esquivel
Artist: Jerry Gaylord
Cover Artist: Alexis Ziritt
Loki’s rise to the fame has angered the gods! Not just the Norse gods—pantheon after pantheon is after this little trickster. Humanity has elevated Loki to a god—a god of rock and roll! With that much belief invested in him, even a god armada had better watch out!
LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #3 Cover by Alexis Ziritt
REVELATIONS #4 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Humberto Ramos
Cover Artist: Humberto Ramos
Things are finally coming together for Detective Charlie Northern. With the aid of Vatican Lawyer Lucille Pellicci, Northern’s investigation has picked up the pace and the answers are coming together. Little does Northern know that the closer he gets to the truth, the more desperate others will be to keep their secrets buried.
REVELATIONS #4 Cover by Humberto Ramos
CURSE #4 (OF 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Michael Moreci and Tim Daniel
Artists: Riley Rossmo and Colin Lorimer
Cover Artists: A. Riley Rossmo B. Colin Lorimer (Incentive)
Laney Griffin has shouldered more heartbreak than most. With his son’s life and his own criminal innocence hanging in the balance, Laney must take drastic measures to stay one step ahead. But as the captive werewolf emerges with the full moon and Sheriff Nora Hughes’ forces close in, the hope for survival looks slim—for father and son.
CURSE #4 Cover A by Riley Rossmo
CURSE #4 Cover B by Colin Lorimer
DECEIVERS #5 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Steven Grant
Artist: Jose Holder
Cover Artist: Lorena Carvalho
The deceived become the deceivers, as Lincoln and Nicky team up with Patrice to entrap the corrupt intelligence agencies plaguing Europe. But when our con men are forced to choose between giving up their cover identities or dying in style, can Lincoln and Nicky return to life as normal American civilians Mark Linton and Scott Dunn?
DECEIVERS #5 Cover by Lorena Carvalho
SUICIDE RISK #12
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans
Now awake, aware, and furious about what’s been done to him, the murderous super-villain known as Requiem wants answers. There are huge gaps in his memories—he doesn’t understand how he comes to be in this world he doesn’t know, in this life that isn’t his. But he does know there’s no one he won’t hurt or kill to get information. Not even Leo Winters’ family.
SUICIDE RISK #12 Cover by Stephanie Hans
SONS OF ANARCHY #8
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artist: Garry Brown
In this new story arc set after the events of season three, Gemma and Tara must keep the peace on the homefront as Jax, Clay, and the others serve their time in prison. The town of Charming is more dangerous than ever with the SONS OF ANARCHY behind bars!
SONS OF ANARCHY #8 Cover by Garry Brown
CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT #12 (OF 12)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Clive Barker and Mark Miller
Artist: Haemi Jang
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
The finale of Clive Barker’s original series is upon us! All the pain and suffering Tristan and Elspeth have gone through has led them to Providence, where they are reunited with Julian…but that’s not the only family reunion taking place, as Wick finally faces his jailers. Clive Barker, Mark Miller, and Haemi Jang bring this epic to a shocking conclusion!
CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT #12 Cover by Goñi Montes
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #4 (OF 6)
Retail Price: A-B: $3.99
Authors: Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover
Artist: Wook Jin Clark
Cover Artists: A: Colleen Coover B: Courtney Bernard C: Rebekka Dunlap (Incentive) D: Marguerite Sauvage (Incentive)
Everything is messed up and it’s only getting messier! Finn and Jake find themselves in the middle of a war with no way out. They have to face the battle head on…but what about the FLANKS?! Things are backwards and it looks like it’s just going get more twisted as our heroes try to finish the adventure they started.
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #4 Cover A by Colleen Coover
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #4 Cover B by Courtney Bernard
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #4 Cover C by Rebekka Dunlap
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #4 Cover D by Marguerite Sauvage
REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #6 (OF 6)
Retail Price: A-B: $3.99
Author: Mad Rupert
Artist: Mad Rupert
Cover Artists: A: Mychal Amann B: Laura Knetzger C: Aaron Conley (Incentive) D: Theresa Zysk (Incentive)
It’s the final issue and things are crashing down! Will Skips and Ted be able to figure out how to get out of this never-ending cycle of park torture? They might have finally gotten a handle on Mordecai and Rigby but the problem is going to end up being a lot more complicated than that…
REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #6 Cover A by Mychal Amann
REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #6 Cover B by Laura Knetzger
REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #6 Cover C by Aaron Conley
REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #6 Cover D by Theresa Zysk
GARFIELD #24
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel
Artists: Andy Hirsch and Miranda Yeo
Cover Artist: Andy Hirsch
While Garfield and Odie get into some seasonal shenanigans, Liz decides to spend a lovely Spring day with Arlene and meets a fairy princess. Guest artist Miranda Yeo joins the fun as we bring you two more all-new tales of the Fat Cat!
GARFIELD 324 Cover by Andy Hirsch
BRAVEST WARRIORS #19
Retail Price: A-B: $3.99
Author: Breehn Burns
Artist: Mike Holmes
Cover Artists: A: Kyle Fewell B: Kelly & Nichole Matthews C: Jason Adams (Incentive) D: Emily Partridge (Incentive)
Things are finally winding down for our heroes. The Bravest Warriors can finally take a breather…or can they? Could it be that they are in an illusion that just wants them to relax before it breaks and reigns terror on them? What if there is a memory donk nearby and they just can’t remember the mortal peril they are actually in?
BRAVEST WARRIORS #19 Cover A by Kyle Fewell
BRAVEST WARRIORS #19 Cover B by Kelly & Nichole Matthews
BRAVEST WARRIORS #19 Cover C by Jason Adams
BRAVEST WARRIORS #19 Cover D by Emily Partridge
ADVENTURE TIME #27
Retail Price: A-B: $3.99
Author: Ryan North
Artist: Jim Rugg
Cover Artists: A: Brittney Williams B: Sabrina Scott C: Tom Hunter (Incentive) D: Chrystin Garland (Incentive)
This special arc with guest artist Jim Rugg continues!! Finn and Jake might have finally met their match, but what will happen with it turns out that the match isn’t a match at all? Things are getting crazy in the land of Ooo and it looks like our heroes might need someone to save them this time around.
ADVENTURE TIME #27 Cover A by Brittney Williams
ADVENTURE TIME #27 Cover B by Sabrina Scott
ADVENTURE TIME #27 Cover C by Tom Hunter
ADVENTURE TIME #27 Cover D by Chrystin Garland
PEANUTS #17
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Charles Schulz and Various
Artists: Charles Schulz and Various
Cover Artist: Charles Schulz
Snoopy loves Woodstock, but sometimes his storytelling can get a little rusty. He tends to fall asleep mid-sentence and laugh endlessly at his own jokes. “Tasty Is a Virtue” and many more adventures can be found in this month’s issue of PEANUTS.
PEANUTS #17 Cover by Charles Schulz
THE MIDAS FLESH #5 (OF 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ryan North
Artists: Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb
Cover Artists: A. John Keogh B. Emily Carroll (Incentive)
The ship is torn by a battle of head vs. heart. Now that they have the all-mighty power of The Midas Touch at their hands, do they have what it takes to use it on the Federation’s home planet? Lives are at stake and friendships are challenged in issue #5 of THE MIDAS FLESH!
THE MIDAS FLESH #5 Cover A by John Keogh
THE MIDAS FLESH #5 Cover B by Emily Carroll
HACKTIVIST #4 (OF 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Alyssa Milano, Jackson Lanzing, and Collin Kelly
Artists: Marcus To and Ian Herring
Cover Artist: Marcus To
Reeling from tragedy, Ed has to orchestrate the most elaborate and far-reaching hack so far in order to right the wrongs he has brought to Sirine’s doorstep in Tunisia. However, if his message is to reach the entire world under the eagle eye of Agent Ori and the CIA, he will need the help of an old friend. In this gripping conclusion to Alyssa Milano’s four-part series, will Nate and Ed come together in order to save each other and change the world?
HACKTIVIST #4 Cover by Marcus To
PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM VOL. 3 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artist: Alex Ross
Still recovering from the terrible cataclysm that rocked the planet, Doctor Zaius tries to maintain the fragile coalition of apes, chimps and orangutans, in an effort to ensure that the rebuilding of Ape City continues apace. But cleanup is turning out to be just as dangerous as the calamity itself. Ape must not harm ape, but soon there may be no choice… Collecting issues 9-12 of the critically acclaimed series from Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN) and Gabriel Hardman (HULK) along with SONS OF ANARCHY artist Damian Couceiro, this volume concludes the PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM saga!
PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM VOL. 3 TP Cover by Alex Ross
STEED AND MRS. PEEL VOL. 3 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Caleb Monroe
Artist: Yasmin Liang
Cover Artist: Joseph Michael Linsner
After a series of stinging defeats, John Cartney has reached out for help in his battle against John Steed and Emma Peel, teaming up with the Cybernauts, robots designed to replace humanity. Our super-spies face their biggest challenge yet as their two fiercest foes join forces!
STEED AND MRS. PEEL VOL. 3 TP Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner
TANPOPO VOL. 2 HC
Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Camilla d’Errico
Artist: Camilla d’Errico
Cover Artist: Camilla d’Errico
A fresh wound of the heart is torn open by the unmasking of Kuro’s deadly deception with Ni. His lessons in human emotion push Tanpopo to the limits of her resolve. Is this part of his plan as her otherworldly guide or has he underestimated Tanpopo’s dogged independence? Camilla d’Errico’s mythic and mystical take on literature is told through the unfolding narrative of Tanpopo—a mysterious girl guided by Kuro; the devil in disguise. Following from TANPOPO Vol. 1 Hardcover, the second hardcover edition continues Tanpopo’s journey into human emotion through the works of Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and a foray into the 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS.
TANPOPO VOL. 2 HC Cover by Camilla d’Errico
ADVENTURE TIME: SUGARY SHORTS VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $19.99
Authors: Paul Pope, Lucy Knisley, Michael DeForge, Aaron Renier, and more
Artists: Paul Pope, Lucy Knisley, Michael DeForge, Aaron Renier, and more
Cover Artist: Logan Faerber
Comic creators from around the world unite to celebrate all things ADVENTURE TIME in this collection of incredibly original mini-adventures. Starring all of your favorite characters from Finn and Jake to Hot Dog Princess and Peppermint Butler, SUGARY SHORTS Volume One is a syrupy salute to the Land of Ooo that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
ADVENTURE TIME: SUGARY SHORTS VOL. 1 TP Cover by Logan Faerber
REGULAR SHOW VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: KC Green
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artist: Chris Houghton
It’s a comic that is anything but regular! Benson just wants to have a quiet concert in the park…too bad Muscle Man has other plans! Will Mordecai and Rigby be able to stop the moshing before it gets out of control? Don’t miss these brand new adventures, written by cartoonist KC Green (GUNSHOW) and drawn by Allison Strejlau!
REGULAR SHOW VOL. 1 TP Cover by Chris Houghton
JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: THE NOVELIZATION HC
Retail Price: $19.99
Authors: A.C.H. Smith and Jim Henson
Artist: Brian Froud
Cover Artist: Brian Froud
WHY WE LOVE IT: Finally back in print and for the first time in hardcover, the novelization of LABYRINTH written by A.C.H. Smith and personally overseen by Jim Henson. This is the first in a series of prose novels from the Jim Henson Archives presented by Archaia.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: This beautiful hardcover features unpublished goblin illustrations by legendary illustrator and concept artist Brian Froud and an exclusive peek into Jim Henson’s creative process with 50 never-before-seen pages from his personal journal, detailing the initial conception of his ideas for LABYRINTH.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The story of the classic Jim Henson film LABYRINTH, wonderfully adapted for prose by author and playwright A.C.H. Smith.
JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: THE NOVELIZATION HC Cover by Brian Froud
DARKLIGHT OGN HC
Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Chad Kultgen
Artist: Piotr Kowalski
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving
WHY WE LOVE IT: From New York Times bestselling author Chad Kultgen (THE AVERAGE AMERICAN MALE; MEN, WOMEN, & CHILDREN) and artist Piotr Kowalski (MARVEL KNIGHTS: HULK, SEX) comes a sci-fi epic that is truly one of a kind.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Perfect for fans of the gritty realism of the rebooted “Battlestar Galactica” coupled with the sense of exploration and teamwork found in classic “Star Trek.”
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: We poisoned our planet. Sucked it dry of natural resources. Killed one another in the name of gods that never existed, and survived despite it all. Now, at the very edges of the fabric of space-time, the universe itself is starting to decay. Three warring races–the Human Empire, the organic Duron, and the cybernetic Luminids–must band together to stop their mutual destruction, and the future of the galaxy rests on Captain Rhodes and the crew of the H.E. Woden.
DARKLIGHT OGN HC Cover by Frazer Irving
ADVENTURE TIME: SUGARY SHORTS VOL. 1 NYCC EXCLUSIVE HC
Imprint: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $49.99
Authors: Paul Pope, Lucy Knisley, Michael DeForge, Aaron Renier, and more
Artists: Paul Pope, Lucy Knisley, Michael DeForge, Aaron Renier, and more
Cover Artist: Dustin Nguyen
Previously only available at New York Comic Con, this special edition features a wraparound cover by Dustin Nguyen.
ADVENTURE TIME: SUGARY SHORTS VOL. 1 NYCC EXCLUSIVE HC Cover by Dustin Nguyen
PROTOCOL: ORPHANS #1 (OF 4) LBCC EXCLUSIVE
Retail Price: $9.99
Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Mariano Navarro
Cover Artist: Tonci Zonjic
Previously only available at Long Beach Comic & Horror Con, this special edition features a cover by Tonci Zonjic.
PROTOCOL: ORPHANS #1 (OF 4) LBCC EXCLUSIVE Cover by Tonci Zonjic
I’M NOT A PLASTIC BAG OGN HC
Imprint: Archaia
Retail Price: $19.95
Author: Rachel Hope Allison
Artist: Rachel Hope Allison
Cover Artist: Rachel Hope Allison
Artist and storyteller Rachel Hope Allison’s debut graphic novel about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch brings to life the plight of our oceans in a moving fable of beauty, loneliness, and hope. Offered again this month in celebration of Earth Day.
I’M NOT A PLASTIC BAG OGN HC Cover by Rachel Hope Allison
Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios has announced the February debut of Loki: Ragnarok and Roll, a heavy metal twist on Norse mythology. Writer Eric Esquivel and artist Jerry Gaylord show what happens when you take the classic Norse god Loki and throw him into a rock and roll band in the underground goth clubs of Los Angeles in this new BOOM! original series.
Loki steps out of the shadow cast by his thunderous brother as Norse mythology crosses over with the only thing on Earth as wild and crazy—rock and roll!
What happens when Odin banishes Loki to Earth? He finds a world of outcasts that appreciate his style! While his kin sharpen their weapons, he picks up an electric guitar.
Loki: Ragnarok and Roll #1 arrives in comic shops on February 19th with a cover price of $3.99 under Diamond order code DEC130966.
