Steed and Mrs. Peel: We’re Needed #3 (of 3)
Writer: Ian Edginton
Artist: Marco Cosentino
As John Steed fights for his life inside the not as quiet as it seems seaside community, Emma Peel needs allies, and finds them in the most unlikely of sources, as the first arc in the super spies’ return comes to a smashing conclusion.
It’s Thursday which brings us a new interview and our 27th “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.
Lorena Carvalho is an artist who has provided covers for BOOM! on Steed and Mrs. Peel, and Hellraiser: The Dark Watch.
Graphic Policy: How did you get involved in the comic book industry?
Lorena Carvalho: I love drawing and have been reading comics since I was a child. My dream was to become an illustrator so after 10 years it has been an inevitable destiny.
GP: Did you read comics growing up? Do you read them now?
LC: I grew up reading Japanese comics because of the anime series broadcasted on Catalan TV. Later when I was a teenager I started to be interested in American and French-Belgian comics. Nowadays I read a little bit of everything, but I confess that I like American comics the most.
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P: How did you come to work with BOOM!/Archaia?
LC: The editor Chris Rosa contacted me after seeing my work on internet and asked me to work for BOOM! Studios.
GP: How would you describe your job for people?
LC: Every time I’m asked about my job, it’s difficult for me to describe it and even more so if the person who asked me doesn’t know about the comic world.
For me it’s lonely work, difficult and with some kind of slavery because it takes a lot of the hours of the day.
You have to face critics in a proper way and you have to be aware of everything that is going on out there. One could say that it’s more than a job it is a way of life.
And every request is a personal and professional challenge.
GP: For people who want to pursue a career in what you do, what advice would you give them?
LC: Well, although it could sound a typical I’d tell them that if they really want to pursue a career in the comic world, they should never give up, they should keep on practising ( drawing, writing…) until they are proud of what they are doing. No matter what other says. they should never compare themselves, everyone has to find their own tools and style and try to promote the skills and style that makes one person’s work different from other. You should be constant, patient and learn from other. Also you have to be self critic and selfdemanding. However I think that if you are faithful in every aspect you can get what you desire.
GP: Did you have a mentor to help you break into the industry? Do you mentor anyone yourself?
LC: Santi Casas, another professional of the comic sector, has been always advising and guiding me. He was the one who taught me everything I know. He taught me to work with photoshop and help me to introduce me into the comics and he got me the firsts illustration jobs. I’m really grateful because without his help I wouldn’t have progress that much. I admire him very much and nowadays I keep learning from him.
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?
LC: Maybe ten years ago It was difficult but now I think it’s not. I think that everyday more women are involved in this industry, professionally and as readers. I have to say I never had any problem.
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?
LC: I don’t know…
It may be because BOOM! Archaia makes it easy to get to work with them. Boom!/Archaia bet by new artists offering various opportunities and large projects from the first moment.
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?
LC: In my personal experience I have never been discriminated for the fact of being a woman. Instead, I have always been supported and appreciated.
GP: What advice do you have for women looking to break into the comic book industry?
LC: The same advises that I have given before, but I would add that If they are so unlucky of being discriminated for being a woman, they should be strong and shouldn’t care. They should keep on fighting and get over difficulties. They should ask themselves which is the origin of this discrimination…Is it that origin that some men now feel intimidated by women making great works in the comic industry? That isn’t an enough reason. Today women are contributing to the world of comics and illustration as never they did before, and this is a good thing!
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Writer(s): Caleb Monroe
Artist(s): Yasmin Liang
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!
It’s Thursday which brings us a new interview and our 18th “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.
Yasmin Liang is an artist, who has worked on Steed and Mrs. Peel for BOOM! and Star Trek for IDW.
Graphic Policy: How did you get involved in the comic book industry?
Yasmin Liang: My first contact with the comic book industry was when I interned for Marvel during my senior year. I was lucky enough to be placed in the Digital Comics department where I received invaluable advice from the editors and my supervisor, Tim Smith III. I wasn’t sure I wanted to be involved with comics after I graduated though, due to the seemingly anti-woman climate until I met Matt Miner at MoCCA in NYC who convinced me otherwise. His dedication and passion for his book LIBERATOR really reminded me of what I wanted to do and my original passion for story-telling. I did some work for him before then doing short stories for anthologies like SHATTERED: THE ASIAN AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY (SECRET IDENTITIES) and BEFORE, AFTER AND IN BETWEEN: A COMIC ANTHOLOGY.
GP: Did you read comics growing up? Do you read them now?
YL: I’ve been reading comics since I could hold the book up myself. I read Tin Tin, Asterix & Obelix and Calvin & Hobbes for the most part. I vividly remember discovering an issue of 1993 Catwoman for the first time. I read a ton of DC and Marvel up until college when I couldn’t really afford to read/buy as much.
I do read comics now, though. Not as much because of time constraints but I try to pick up books that really interest me. I am very much enjoying Saga and Mara currently.
GP: How did you come to work with BOOM!/Archaia?
YL: Chris Rosa sent me an e-mail one day! I’m not sure what or how my work caught his attention but that was pretty much it. I was lucky enough for Steed and Mrs. Peel to drop in my lap once I had tested for it successfully.
GP: How would you describe your job for people?
YL: There are days when I have no idea when or how I’m going to get the page done but a deadline is a great motivator. It’s tiring and requires the kind of dedication I didn’t think I had in me but it’s an incredibly rewarding endeavor. I wouldn’t give it up for anything.
GP: For people who want to pursue a career in what you do, what advice would you give them?
YL: Practice through creation and get your work out there in any way or form. Ignore the little voice in your head that says you’re not good enough. Surgically removing your social life will also assist your development as an artist.
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?
YL: I feel that BOOM! /Archaia subscribe to a simple theory of openness to the new and unknown. It’s an exciting landscape once you expand beyond what has already been explored. They don’t seem to be afraid to put new people on their books and for that I am eternally grateful. With the surge of women artists coming into the spotlight on Tumblr and other websites, it seems only logical for publishers to take notice of them and give them the attention they deserve.
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?
YL: I have been fortunate enough to have not personally experienced any discrimination or harassment. The affect of hearing about stories from friends or other creators was enough to discourage me almost entirely from pursuing a career in comics though.
GP: What advice do you have for women looking to break into the comic book industry?
YL: I’m still trying to figure it out for myself but I would suggest the same basic principles for any professional artist: Be polite, meet deadlines and develop your craft.
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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
PROTOCOL #1
Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Mariano Navarro
Cover Artist: Stephane Roux
$3.99
WHY WE LOVE IT: Written by Michael Alan Nelson (SUPERGIRL, HEXED) and drawn by newcomer Mariano Navarro, PROTOCOL is an action-packed espionage series with a compelling cast of young characters struggling with their transition into adulthood.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: PROTOCOL is a tense thriller perfect for fans of fun spy fiction like TV’s Alias or Mission: Impossible.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Grabbed up by the United States government and thrown into training camps, orphans around the country have been raised to become America’s next generation of superspies. Now, as adults, they live amongst us, ready for “the family” to call them back into action.
IMAGINE AGENTS #2
Author: Brian Joines
Artist: Bachan
Cover Artists: (A) Khary Randolph (B – Connecting Variant) Felipe Smith
(A) $3.99; (B) $0.00
YOU MAY HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT THEM. BUT YOUR IMAGINARY FRIEND HASN’T FORGOT ABOUT YOU.
Terry and Dave must gather their wits and uncover the mystery behind Dapple’s evil plan. With the help of the toy-filled, lovable gelatin-mass, Blounder, they may just have a chance to crack the case. Unbeknownst to them, the kidnapping of Furdlegurr has put 6-year-old Elliot Fairview onto Dapple’s trail.
SONS OF ANARCHY #3
Author: Christopher Golden
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artist: Paul Azeceta
$3.99
With the plan to transfer Kendra to a safe haven in place, Tig, Jax and the rest of SAMCRO prepare for the dangerous cross-country ride. But Griggs and the Ghost Brothers are already hot on their trail, and even worse, some of SAMCRO is beginning to question risking everything just to help the ex-porn-star daughter of a long dead member…
HIT #3
Author: Bryce Carlson
Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Cover Artist: Ryan Sook
$3.99
As the noose slowly tightens, Slater is left with a choice: Does he give in to Blair’s sadistic demands and rejoin the Hit Squad, or does he take action against the East Coast mafia to save Bonnie? But really, he doesn’t have much of a choice at all…
ROBOCOP: LAST STAND #4
Story: Frank Miller
Sequential Adaptation: Steven Grant
Artist: Korkut Öztekin
Cover Artist: Declan Shalvey
Roaring down the burning streets of a dying city in a juiced-up cruiser, RoboCop must disappear into the night or meet his end by the onslaught of OCP officers on his tail. Barely functioning and fighting to maintain consciousness, RoboCop will need all the help he can get to survive.
3 GUNS #4
Author: Steven Grant
Artist: Emilio Laiso
Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
$3.99
The gun deal Trench and Steadman were blackmailed into facilitating has gone south, and now the two guns are caught in the crossfire of the two warring factions. Meanwhile, Joey meets up with her government handler, leveraging the stolen weapons and money into a last-ditch attempt to bring both sides to justice.
SIX-GUN GORILLA #6
Author: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Jeff Stokely
Cover Artist: Ramón Pérez
Blue has almost made it back to the BlisterGate in his mission to return the dying general’s love-token to his Earth-side wife. The only problem? He’ll have to cross a battlefield to get there, with both the Rebels and the BXF soldiers out to get him and no 6GG in sight.
SUICIDE RISK #7
Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Tommy Lee Edwards
$3.99
With the Nightmare Crew’s true plan revealed, Leo Winters must test the very limits of his burgeoning power to stop them—but will using his powers play right into their hands? Or, cause an even bigger tragedy than the one Leo’s putting so much at risk trying to stop?
CLIVE BARKERS: NEXT TESTAMENT #7
Authors: Clive Barker, Mark Miller
Artist: Haemi Jang
Cover Artist: Goni Montes
As Tristan and Elspeth continue their race to Providence, their new traveling companions may hold the key to the mystery of Wick’s brethren. Meanwhile, Wick’s jealousy leads to a show of force unlike any of his previous acts.
HELLRAISER: THE DARK WATCH #10
Authors: Clive Barker, Brandon Seifert
Artist: Tom Garcia
Cover Artist: Lorenoa Carvalho
Elliot Spencer’s last run-in with Leviathan didn’t go as planned, but the lord of the Labyrinth has no idea what his former protege has in store for him…
FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #20
Author: Shane Houghton
Artis: Jerry Gaylord
Cover Artist: Jerry Gaylord
Series Finale! “4 Stories of the Apocalypse” concludes with an alternate reality tale: What if the Wrecking Crew turned zombie at SDCC, and the scrappy creators of a comic book series called FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES were the only humans left alive to stop them?
DEATHMATCH #12
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artist: Carlos Magno
The final battle is here, as the two heroes left standing wage war for the fate of the universe. This is the conclusion to the vaunted superhero maxiseries from famed creators Paul Jenkins (FAIRY QUEST, INHUMANS) and Carlos Magno (PLANET OF THE APES, TRANSFORMERS).
REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #1
Author: Mad Rupert
Artist: Mad Rupert
Cover Artists: (A) Mad Rupert (B) Kel McDonald (C) Mia Schwartz (D) Tessa Stone
(A, B, C, or D) $3.99
WHY WE LOVE IT: No one is more mysterious in the crazy world of REGULAR SHOW than Skips, the park’s enigmatic yeti groundskeeper who always seems to know what’s going on. Finally, we get to see the world from his point of view.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Because you know that REGULAR SHOW is anything but ordinary…and newcomer Mad Rupert has crafted a comic that is extraordinary.
WHAT’S IT ABOUT: Pops decides to take the team on a mini-vacation for all the good work they’ve done. Little does Skips know, this vacation is not going to be a restful one…
HEROBEAR AND THE KID: THE INHERITANCE #4
Author: Mike Kunkel
Artist: Mike Kunkel
Cover: Mike Kunkel
$3.99
Tyler learns what it means to be a hero while at the same time trying to figure out the mystery behind Von Klon. He might finally feel like he’s getting some answers, but it looks like he’s also getting more questions. A great story of a boy and his best friend overcoming the crazy obstacles that life throws at us.
ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS #5
Authors: Yuko Ota and Ananth Panagariya
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists: (A) Nomi Kane (B), Linda Price, (C) Larry Birdsall, (D) Mad Rupert
(A, B, C, or D) $3.99
This ADVENTURE TIME whodunit continues with hilarious team-ups no one is expecting as Ooo searches for its newest hero, but is Peppermint Butler any closer to figuring out what happened to Finn and Jake? Each issue is great for fans by itself but for series readers, it’ll only be a matter of time before the truth finally comes out.
REGULAR SHOW #8
Author: KC Green
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artists: (A) Phil Jacobson, (B) Reed Black, (C) Yumi Sakugawa,
(D) Jemma Salume
(A, B, C, or D) $3.99
The newest issue of this not-so-regular REGULAR SHOW comic once again takes Mordecai and Rigby on an adventure that could only be found in a comic book! A great series for fans of slacker comedy, ’80s humor, and awesome, one-of-a-kind art!
GARFIELD #19
Authors: Mark Evanier, Scott Nickelt
Artist: Andy Hirsch
Cover Artist: Gary Barker
$3.99
Garfield and the gang have plenty to give thanks for, and we’re going to share two all-new stories this month, including the gang getting into some turkey day shenanigans, and the next chapter of the Lasagna Monster saga!
BRAVEST WARRIORS #14
Author: Joey Comeau
Artist: Mike Holmes
Cover Artists: (A) Tyson Hesse, (B) Kerrith Johnson, (C) Ashley Davis, (D) Matt Sheean
(A, B, C, or D) $3.99
Things are never easy for the Bravest Warriors; it’s probably what makes them so gosh darn likable. This issue isn’t just another “will they, won’t they” between Beth and Chris (answer: socks), it’s another mission where the Bravest Warriors will get to bring their unique personalities together to overcome all obstacles in their way!
ADVENTURE TIME #22
Author: Ryan North
Artists: Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
Cover Artists: (A) Mike Holmes, (B) Sarah Harrocks, (C) Tessa Stone, (D) Allen Lau
(A, B, C, or D) $3.99
Finn and Jake find themselves in a sticky situation when Princess Bubblegum’s experiments searching for the origin of life—specifically, her life—go horribly wrong, overcoming the Candy Kingdom! What sour weapon can the boys find that can overcome something so primordially sweet?
PEANUTS #13
Authors: Charles M. Schulz, Various
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Various
Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz
When it comes to winning this year’s Miss Crabby Pageant, Lucy is going all out. But with competition like Molley Volley and Crybaby Boobie, can Lucy out crabby her way to the shiny winner’s trophy? Enjoy “Miss Crabby Pageant” and many more Peanuts adventures in this latest issue, full of heart and fun galore!
STEED AND MRS. PEEL VOL. 2: THE SECRET HISTORY OF SPACE TP
Author: Caleb Monroe
Artist: Yasmin Liang
Cover Artist: Joseph Michael Linsner
$14.99
Caleb Monroe and Yasmin Liang bring you all-new stories of the original Avengers, as the super-spy duo face a murderous conductor, crack the case of the Suicide Town, and get into a literal race against time. Collecting issues 4-7.
PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM VOL. 2 TP
Authors: Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artist: Alex Ross
After the cataclysm that devastated Ape City, Doctor Zaius, his family, Cornelius, and Marcus are tasked with the difficult and often treacherous responsibility of rebuilding civilization. But what terror lies beneath the ruins? Ancient mysteries unfold and Ape City continues to crumble while Zaius’ search for answers winds its way deeper into the unknown. Collecting issues 5-8 of the critically acclaimed series.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL 2: PIXEL PRINCESS OGN
Authors: Danielle Corsetto
Artist: Zack Sterling
Cover Artist: Stephanie Gonzaga
WHY WE LOVE IT: Our favorite princesses are getting a chance to take the main stage as they learn the importance of friendship and what it really means to wear a crown.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: It’s a book about how Princesses can overcome their differences while at the same time kicking butt and taking names.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Princess gatherings aren’t always tea parties and doilies, there is a lot more to being a Princess that one might think. Danielle Corsetto (GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS) and Zack Sterling return with an
adventure where some of our favorite princesses learn what it really takes to be a princess, while learning to respect each other for their unique outlooks on life.
THE JOYNERS IN 3D HC
Author: R.J. Ryan
Artist: David Marquez
Cover Artist: David Marquez
$29.95
In mid-21st century Northern California, prosperous technology executive George Joyner stands on the brink of revolutionizing life in America (again) with his latest high-flying invention. But just as business booms, George’s private life begins to implode, with devastating consequences, for his wife Sonya, their children Rochester and Michelle, and Sonya’s ailing father, David. Brought to life in stunning anaglyph 3-D (two pairs of glasses come enclosed with each book), The Joyners in 3D details a story of personal betrayals, industrial intrigue, and sexual desire in uncompromising and visually impeccable terms. The Joyners in 3D reunites writer R.J. Ryan and Ultimate Spider-Man illustrator David Marquez, collaborators on Archaia’s acclaimed graphic novel Syndrome, for which Marquez earned a 2011 Russ Manning Award nomination.
MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD VOL. 2 HC
Authors: David Petersen, Ben Caldwell, Eric Canete, Rick Geary, Cory Godbey, Cliff Monear, Stan Sakai, Jemma Salume, Christian Slade, Jackson Sze, Nick Tapalansky, Bill Willingham, and C. P. Wilson III
Artists: David Petersen, Ben Caldwell, Eric Canete, Alex Eckman-Lawn, Rick Geary, Justin Gerard, Cory Godbey, Jemma Salume, Stan Sakai, Christian Slade, Jackson Sze, Bill Willingham, and C. P. Wilson III
Cover Artist: David Petersen
$19.95
The 2011 Eisner Award winner for Best Anthology is back with a second volume! In the mouse tavern known as the June Alley Inn, a new round of storytelling begins between the patrons. Their goal is to be declared the best story of the night in hopes of having their outstanding debt to the barmaid forgiven. Each story is written and illustrated by a different creator, while Mouse Guard creator David Petersen supplies the tavern scenes! Legends of the Guard continues the tradition of featuring handpicked artists and storytellers by Petersen, including fan-favorites like Stan Sakai (Usagi Yokimbo), C.P. Wilson III (The Stuff of Legend), and Bill Willingham (Fables), and up-and-comers like Christian Slade (Korgi), Rick Geary (The Adventures of Blanche), and Jemma Salume (Unicorn Life Cycle).
AN AURORA GRIMEON STORY: WILL O’ THE WISP HC
Author: Tom Hammock
Artist: Megan Hutchison
Cover Artist: Megan Hutchison
$24.95
After her parents’ accidental death by mushroom poisoning, young Aurora Grimeon is sent to live with her estranged grandfather on Ossuary Isle, deep in the southern swamps. Joined by her grandfather’s pet raccoon Missy, Aurora explores the fog-covered island of graves. Along the way, she meets its sinister residents who care for the tombstones and mausoleums, living out their lives by the strange rules of Hoodoo magic. When ghostly things start happening out in the swamp and island residents start disappearing, Aurora thrusts herself into the middle of the mystery, uncovering secrets that might be better left buried.
MOON LAKE VOL. 2 HC
Author: Dan Fogler, Kevin J. Anderson, and Andrew Harrison
Artists: Nadir Balan, Kevin Colden, Dan Dougherty, Alex Horley, Fernando Pinto, Darick Robertson, Alex Sheikman, Jeff Stokely, and Anna Wieszczyk
Cover Artist: Alex Horley
$24.95
This follow-up to Dan Fogler’s (“Take Me Home Tonight,” “Fanboys”) first volume of Moon Lake is a new collection of stories that mesh comedy, horror, and science fiction into one insane anthology that’s inspired by Tales From The Crypt and Heavy Metal. A seemingly harmless body of water is actually a mysterious portal into the weird and deranged, affecting all who come into contact with it. From zombie dinosaurs to an inter-dimensional Sasquatch trying to save its species from extinction to a mass-murdering high school cheerleader, enjoy more twisted tales from Moon Lake!
STEED AND MRS. PEEL #9
Written by Mark Waid, Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Yasmin Liang
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Phil Noto
COVER B: Joshua Covey
Diamond Code: MAR13 0938
THE RETURN OF THE MONSTER! John Cartney thought his children were the key to finally finishing off John Steed and Emma Peel — but they failed. So, since blood didn’t work, he’s turning to cold, hard steel… Evil levels up as this all-new STEED & MRS. PEEL story begins!
STEED AND MRS. PEEL #8
Written by Mark Waid, Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Phil Noto
COVER B: Joshua Covey
Diamond Code: FEB13 0867
Last issue, John Steed and Emma Peel entered a quiet little town on what should have been a simple mission – but things were definitely not as they seemed! Now the super spies fight not to become the next victims of this city with big secrets…
STEED AND MRS. PEEL #7
Written by Mark Waid, Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Phil Noto
COVER B: Joshua Covey
Diamond Code: JAN13 0957
Steed and Mrs. Peel enter THE SUICIDE TOWN! John Steed and Emma Peel travel up the coast to a small seaside community to investigate what should be a minor issue, but things become increasingly bizarre —and deadly— by the moment… Another all-new tale of the smashing spy duo!
STEED AND MRS. PEEL #5
Written by Mark Waid, Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Phil Noto
COVER B: Joshua Covey
Diamond Code: NOV12 0985
Mods…IN SPACE…. It’s well established that our spies are the swingingest secret agents in all the land, but what about in the galaxy? Emma Peel and John Steed enter the Space Race, thanks to the rocket-fueled talents of Caleb Monroe and Will Sliney!
