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A Spooky Legend Comes to Life in Queer YA Graphic Novel Hollow

BOOM! Studios has announced a brand new original graphic novel, Hollow. From Shannon Watters, the co-creator of the bestselling worldwide phenomenon Lumberjanes, and co-writer debut author Branden Boyer-White, rising star artist Berenice Nelle, and colorist Kaitlyn Musto, comes a supernatural queer romance and adventure set in the infamous town of Sleepy Hollow, available in September 2022.

Isabel “Izzy” Crane and her family have just relocated to Sleepy Hollow, the town made famous by—and obsessed with—Washington Irving’s legend of the Headless Horseman. But city slicker-skeptic Izzy has no time for superstition as she navigates life at a new address, a new school, and, with any luck, with new friends. Ghost stories aren’t real, after all….

Then Izzy is pulled into the orbit of the town’s teen royalty, Vicky Van Tassel (yes, that Van Tassel) and loveable varsity-level prankster Croc Byun. Vicky’s weariness with her family connection to the legend turns to terror when the trio begins to be haunted by the Horseman himself, uncovering a curse set on destroying the Van Tassel line. Now, they have only until Halloween night to break it—meaning it’s a totally inconvenient time for Izzy to develop a massive crush on the enigmatic Vicky. 

Can Izzy’s practical nature help her face the unknown—or only trip her up? As the calendar runs down to the 31st, Izzy will have to use all of her wits and work with her new friends to save Vicky and uncover the mystery of the legendary Horseman of Sleepy Hollow—before it’s too late. 

Hollow features cover art by acclaimed artist Naomi Franquiz.

Hollow
Credit: Naomi Franquiz

Preview: Proctor Valley Road

Proctor Valley Road

(W) Grant Morrison, Alex Child (A/CA) Naomi Franquiz
In Shops: Nov 03, 2021
SRP: $19.99

It’s the 1970s. It’s the most haunted, demon-infested stretch of road in America. Welcome to Proctor Valley Road.

August, Rylee, Cora, and Jennie have organized a “Spook Tour” on the infamous roadway with their classmates to fund attending the concert of their dreams.

But when their visit turns deadly, these four friends race to rescue the missing students… before the town tears them limb from limb and slay the evils roaming Proctor Valley Road… along with the monsters lurking in the hearts of 1970s America.

Visionary author Grant Morrison (Klaus, Batman: Arkham Asylum) and co-writer Alex Child (BBC’s Holby City) along with artist Naomi Franquiz (Tales from Harrow County) present a chilling new horror series about the mysterious monsters that haunt Proctor Valley Road – and the four misfit teenagers who must stop them.

Collects Proctor Valley Road #1-5.

Proctor Valley Road

Misfit City Heads to HBO Max

Another BOOM! Studios comic series is heading to HBO Max. Misfit City, created by Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith & Kurt Lustgarten and illustrated by Naomi Franquiz with Brittany Peer on color, and Jim Campbell lettering, is heading to the service. Popular writers Hannah Hafey and Kaitlin Smith will serve as creators and executive producers for the series, alongside Smith and Lustgarten. BOOM! Studios’ Stephen Christy, Ross Richie, and Mark Ambrose will also executive produce with Mette Norkjaer co-executive producing.

Misfit City is a treasure hunting story through a unique female lens. In the original pitch, it was described as the girls version of The Goonies.

BOOM! has been spreading things around with R.L. Stine’s Just Beyond coming to Disney+, BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, and Mech Cadets all in development at Netflix, and Slam! also being developed for HBO Max.

You can see our review of the first volume of Misfit City here.

Misfit City Vol. 1

Preview: Proctor Valley Road #5 (of 5)

Proctor Valley Road #5 (of 5)

(W) Alex Child, Grant Morrison (A/CA) Naomi Franquiz
In Shops: Jul 21, 2021
SRP: $3.99

Will the girls be able to reform their shattered friendship with the fate of their entire town at stake?

They’ll need to band together in order to stop the ultimate evil behind the haunting of Proctor Valley Road… especially if they still want to make it to the Janis Joplin concert.

Proctor Valley Road #5 (of 5)

Friendships Shattered in Your First Look at the Finale of Proctor Valley Road

BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Proctor Valley Road #5, the final issue of the star-studded horror limited series from visionary writer Grant Morrison, Alex Child, Naomi Franquiz, colorist Tamra Bonvillain and letterer Jim Campbell about the mysterious monsters that haunt Proctor Valley Road – and the four misfit teenagers who must stop them. Proctor Valley Road #5 is available on July 21, 2021. 

Will the girls be able to reform their shattered friendship with the fate of their entire town at stake? They’ll need to band together in order to stop the ultimate evil behind the haunting of Proctor Valley Road… especially if they still want to make it to the Janis Joplin concert.

Proctor Valley Road #5 features main cover art by Franquiz, along with variant covers from superstars Chris Wildgoose, Christian Ward, and Eduardo Risso.

Proctor Valley Road #5

Preview: Proctor Valley Road #4 (of 5)

Proctor Valley Road #4 (of 5)

(W) Alex Child, Grant Morrison (A/CA) Naomi Franquiz
In Shops: Jun 09, 2021
SRP: $3.99

Plagued by day terrors and visions of a drenched woman, the girls search for answers about Proctor Valley Road at another haunted spot, the abandoned Haven Bakery.

Their inquiries into the spirit world will lead them to the local tribal reservation, but not before Rylee and August’s feelings for the same boy threaten to tear the group apart…

Proctor Valley Road #4 (of 5)

BOOM!’s Proctor Valley Road #3 Gets a Second Printing

BOOM! Studios has announced that Proctor Valley Road #3, the latest issue of the star-studded new horror limited series from writers Grant Morrison and Alex Child, artist Naomi Franquiz, colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and letterer Jim Campbell, has sold out at the distributor level! 

In response to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced Proctor Valley Road #3 Second Printing, featuring cover art by series artist Naomi Franquiz, which will be available in stores on June 23, 2021. 

The girls are supposed to stay out of trouble…and away from the haunted stretch of Proctor Valley Road. But a stolen police car leads to the return of the Proctor Valley Bull and more danger than anyone could imagine…

PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD #3 SECOND PRINTING

Your First Look at Proctor Valley Road #4

BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Proctor Valley Road #4, the next issue of the star-studded new horror limited series from visionary writer Grant Morrison, Alex Child, Naomi Franquiz, colorist Tamra Bonvillain and letterer Jim Campbell about the mysterious monsters that haunt Proctor Valley Road – and the four misfit teenagers who must stop them. Proctor Valley Road #4, developed in partnership with USG Graphic, is available on June 9, 2021. 

Plagued by day terrors and visions of a drenched woman, the girls search for answers about Proctor Valley Road at another haunted spot, the abandoned Haven Bakery. Their inquiries into the spirit world will lead them to the local tribal reservation, but not before Rylee and August’s feelings for the same boy threaten to tear the group apart… 

Proctor Valley Road #4 features main cover art by Franquiz, along with variant covers from superstars Chris Wildgoose, Christian Ward, and Frany.

Proctor Valley Road #4

Preview: Proctor Valley Road #3 (of 5)

Proctor Valley Road #3 (of 5)

(W) Alex Child, Grant Morrison (A/CA) Naomi Franquiz
In Shops: May 12, 2021
SRP: $3.99

The girls are supposed to stay out of trouble…and away from the haunted stretch of Proctor Valley Road.
But a stolen police car leads to the return of the Proctor Valley Bull and more danger than anyone could imagine…

Proctor Valley Road #3 (of 5)

Proctor Valley Road #1 Heads Back for a Second Printing

BOOM! Studios has revealed that Proctor Valley Road #1, the first issue of the star-studded new horror limited series from visionary writer Grant Morrison, Alex Child, Naomi Franquiz, and Tamra Bonvillain developed in partnership with UCP Graphic, have sold out at the distributor level!

In response to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced Proctor Valley Road #1 Second Printing, featuring cover art by series artist Naomi Franquiz, will be available in stores June 2, 2021. 

August, Rylee, Cora & Jennie have organized a Ghost Tour with their classmates on the most haunted, demon-infested stretch of road in America to fund attending the concert of their dreams. But when their visit turns deadly, these four friends race to rescue the missing students…before the town tears them limb from limb. Now they must slay the evils roaming Proctor Valley Road…along with the monsters lurking in the hearts of 1970s America.

Proctor Valley Road #1 Second Printing
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