Teen Dog TP
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Writer: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Skateboards, football games, prom…your teenage years have got nothin’ on the raddest dude that’s ever graced a denim vest. Written and illustrated by Jake Lawrence (Time Cowboy), join Teen Dog and his best friend Mariella as they tackle typical teen life with a manic twist. Growing up is an adventure, and you might as well rock it! Collects the complete eight-issue miniseries.
VENUS #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Rick Loverd
Artist: Huang Danlan
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: W. Scott Forbes
BOOM! 10 Years Incentive Cover: Felipe Smith
Incentive Cover: Andre De Freitas
What’s to Love: Surviving against all odds. Adventures on the frontier. Lying on the cusp of discovering something new. Rick Loverd (Berserker) and artist Huang Danlan bring us a story that evokes the history of great adventurers from the pilgrims to the Western pioneers, from deep-sea explorers to polar trailblazers, all of whom searched for a new beginning.
What It Is: In 2150, Earth’s resources are depleted, and countries race to outer space to mine what they need from other planets. China has laid claim to Mars, so the U.S. and its allies have to make do with getting what it needs from the inhospitable world of Venus. But for a group of Americans making its way there, survival has become all too real. After their ship crash-lands on the planet, the scrappy crew is forced to do whatever it takes to navigate the harsh landscape in their journey to find the science base they were flying toward. In the vein of great adventure survival stories like Lost and The Martian, there’s only one reality on Venus—adapt or die.
SNOW BLIND #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ollie Masters
Artist: Tyler Jenkins
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Tyler Jenkins
BOOM! 10 Years Incentive Cover: Felipe Smith
Incentive Cover: Matt Taylor
What’s to Love: With books like Hit and Day Men in our library, you can tell we absolutely love noir stories, and the more unconventional, the better! Critically acclaimed writer Ollie Masters (The Kitchen) and artist Tyler Jenkins (Peter Panzerfaust) have crafted a tense noir story in the tradition of Criminal, Scalped, and 100 Bullets, set in the bleak, snow-covered landscape of Alaska, a perfect setting to highlight the cold nature of crime.
What It Is: What happens when you discover your dad isn’t the man you thought he was? For high school teen Teddy, life in a sleepy suburb in Alaska turns upside-down when he innocently posts a photo of his dad on Facebook, only to learn he and his family are in the Witness Protection Program. A man seeking revenge invades their town, and soon FBI agents arrive, too. But what if his dad’s reasons for going into the program aren’t as innocent as he says?
GARFIELD’S CHEESY HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1
One-Shot
Retail Price: $4.99
Writers: Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel
Artists: Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Andy Hirsch
Incentive Cover: David DeGrand
What’s to Love: The Fat Cat makes the perfect lasagna-stuffed stocking stuffer in this oversized holiday one-shot from some of our favorite Garfield pals!
What It Is: It’s time for the not-so-classic story of “The Lasagna Monster That Stole Christmas,” where the Lasagna Monster steals ALL the lasagna in the world on Christmas Day!
CLARENCE: REST STOPS #1
One-Shot
Retail Price: $4.99
Writers: Scott Maynard, Derek Fridolfs, Kelly Turnbull, Kevin Panetta
Artists: Scott Maynard, JJ Harrison, Kelly Turnbull, Patrick Crotty
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Scott Maynard
Incentive Cover: Laura Knetzger
What’s to Love: Clarence’s unstoppable optimism has captured our hearts, and we’re sharing that joy with a collection of shorts from some of our favorite indie writers and artists!
What It Is: It’s a collection of shorts based on the Cartoon Network animated series that takes place during family road trips when Clarence and his pals make it out of the car to stretch their legs.
MUNCHKIN: DECK THE DUNGEONS #1
One-Shot
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Katie Cook
Artist: Mike Luckas
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Ian McGinty
Incentive Cover: Katie Cook
What’s to Love: There’s nothing better than getting a ton of loot during the holidays, and we can always count on Spyke and Flower to make the Yuletide a little more interesting!
What It Is: Charles Dickens is turning in his grave as Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic) and Mike Luckas (Skull Kickers) put a Munchkin-sized spin on A Christmas Carol. Tour the Dungeons of Past, Present, and Future! No one learns anything, obviously, except to pillage, steal and stab others in the back in the spirit of Christmas.
BOOM! BOX 2015 MIX TAPE #1
One-Shot
Retail Price: $9.99
Writers: John Allison, Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, John Kovalic, Jon Chad, Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Dave McElfatrick, and more
Artist: John Allison, Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, John Kovalic, Jon Chad, Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Dave McElfatrick, and more
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jake Lawrence
Incentive Cover: Jake Lawrence
What’s to Love: If you’re loving the comics being released under the BOOM! Box imprint, delve into a world of more of the same stories! From the wacky to the touching, you’ll never know what you’re going to get. Here’s a hint: brand-new Lumberjanes, Giant Days, Munchkin, Cyanide & Happiness, Power Up, and a sneak peek of 2016’s Bad Mask!
What It Is: We reached out to a bunch of our favorite creators with one mission in mind: to bring original, unconventional characters and stories to life. The Mix Tape is an eclectic collection of stories based on characters that are anything but your average lot. Narwhal Janitors and Urban Cowboys are just the tip of these stories that are best described as “off the beaten track.”
JIM HENSON’S THE STORYTELLER: DRAGONS #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Daniel Bayliss & Fabian Rangel Jr.
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Daniel Bayliss
Jackpot: Cory Godbey
BOOM! 10 Years Incentive Cover: Kyla Vanderklugt
Incentive Cover: David Petersen
What’s to Love: We explored the many different myths and legends about witches in Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Witches, and we’re thrilled to rejoin the Storyteller and his faithful dog as they explore a whole new set of stories about dragons from talented creators with beautiful and unique styles.
What It Is: Dragons have taken many different shapes in cultures across the world, from serpents and “worms” to thunderbirds and the classic European firebreather. In this first issue, Fabian Rangel Jr. (Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard) and artist Daniel Bayliss (Translucid) bring us “Son of the Serpent,” inspired by Native American stories about the Horned Snake and the Thunderbird.
KLAUS #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Synopsis: As the downtrodden people of Grimsvig struggle under totalitarian rule, Klaus stealthily evades the guard and slips magical, living toys into the poorest of homes to lift their spirits.
LAST SONS OF AMERICA #2 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Artist: Matthew Dow Smith
Cover Artist: Tonci Zonjic
Synopsis: Jackie and Julian have finally found a child they can send to America, but she’ll bring more trouble onto the brothers than they expected.
ROWANS RUIN #3 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mike Carey
Artist: Mike Perkins
Cover Artist: Mike Perkins
Synopsis: As Katie’s parents try to get to know their English visitor in Florida, Katie looks into the history of Emily’s family and discovers disturbing details about their deaths.
COGNETIC #3 (of 3)
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Eryk Donovan
Cover Artist: Eryk Donovan
Synopsis: Final issue! Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
WILD’S END: THE ENEMY WITHIN #4 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Dan Abnett
Artist: I.N.J. Culbard
Cover Artist: I.N.J. Culbard
Synopsis: Fawkes and Alph discover the alien crash site from weeks earlier.
STRANGE FRUIT #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: J.G. Jones & Mark Waid
Artist: J.G. Jones
Cover Artist: J.G. Jones
Synopsis: Final issue! One man cannot stand alone against the full fury of the mighty Mississippi.
THE SPIRE #5 (of 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Jeff Stokely
Cover Artist: Jeff Stokely
Synopsis: Nonhuman prejudice reaches an all-time high, and Shå looks into the Spire’s past.
JOHN FLOOD #5 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Justin Jordan
Artist: Jorge Coelho
Cover Artist: Jorge Coelho
Synopsis: Tate and Berry both race to get to Flood in the police station for very different reasons.
ARCADIA #8
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Alex Paknadel
Artist: Eric Scott Pfeiffer
Cover Artist: Eric Scott Pfeiffer
Synopsis: Final issue! In Arcadia, Lee Garner gives someone a “factory reset,” while people at Arcadia Base Station One begin falling ill in the face of a new viral onslaught.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #13
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Maxim Simic
Cover Artist: Jason Copland
Synopsis: It’s been 12 years, and the government still won’t leave Snake Plissken alone.
THE WOODS #18
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Synopsis: Calder can’t shake his addictions, but he’s not the only one with a dangerous problem.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #19
Retail Price: Main: $3.99 Incentive: $0.00
Writer: Fred Van Lente
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists:
Main: Joe Eisma
Incentive: Aaron Alexovich
Synopsis: When Wang meets Miao Yin’s new husband, it’ll either be the last straw or a chance to win her back!
ADVENTURE TIME WITH FIONNA & CAKE: CARD WARS #6 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Jen Wang
Artist: Britt Wilson
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jen Wang
Subscription Cover: Rebekka Dunlap
Incentive Cover: Cara McGee
Synopsis: Final issue! The Floop Master is revealed, and Cake takes on the rest of the tournament!
REGULAR SHOW #30
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mad Rupert
Artist: Laura Howell
Cover Artists:
Main: Robb Mommaerts
Subscription: Jeremy de le Garza
Synopsis: Mordecai, Rigby, Benson, and Skips take a tour of the Rainbow Palace in the clouds, but it turns into a battlefield!
PEANUTS #29
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Charles M. Schulz, various
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, various
Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz
Synopsis: The ongoing series returns! Peppermint Patty asks Charlie Brown to help out on her baseball team.
ADVENTURE TIME #47
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Chris Hastings
Artist: Zachary Sterling
Cover Artists:
Main: Laura Lewis
Subscription: Coey Kunh
Synopsis: Finn, Jake, and their mysterious “old friend” travel to Jake’s parents’ old apartment in the city to figure out what’s going on!
TYSON HESSE’S DIESEL #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Tyson Hesse
Artist: Tyson Hesse
Cover Artist: Tyson Hesse
Synopsis: Final issue! When Diesel and Bull team up to take back his colony from the Birdmen, they discover a plan to reignite the war for the skies.
POWER UP #6 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Kate Leth
Artist: Matt Cummings
Cover Artist: Matt Cummings
Synopsis: Final issue! Amie, Silas, Sandy, and Kevin face a foe determined to kill them and harness their abilities for evil.
GIANT DAYS #9 (of 12)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: John Allison
Artist: Max Sarin
Cover Artist: Lissa Treiman
Synopsis: Ed attempts to get over his crush on Esther by working at the student paper, but stumbles into even more embarrassing romantic difficulty.
MUNCHKIN #12
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Tom Siddell
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Synopsis: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s a super powered Munchkin who will only help those in need for a considerable fee.
LUMBERJANES #21
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Shannon Watters & Kat Leyh
Artist: Carolyn Nowak
Cover Artists:
Main: Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
Incentive: Melanie Gillman
Synopsis: The Lumberjanes are startled to learn that they’ve already met their first werewolf!
TOIL AND TROUBLE #4 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mairghread Scott
Artists: Kelly & Nichole Matthews
Cover Artist: Kyla Vanderklugt
Synopsis: With Smertae taking care of the invading army and Riata possessing Lady Macbeth, Cait has her hands full trying to keep her sisters to play by the rules of their arrangement.
AMERICATOWN #5 (of 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Bradford Winters & Larry J. Cohen
Artist: Daniel Irizarri
Cover Artist: Mike Choi
Synopsis: Owen tries to get a message out to Derek who is recovering from Arroyo’s assault in solitary confinement, while Tonto orders a house bugged by July 4th.
HACKTIVIST VOL. 2 #6 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing
Artist: Marcus To
Cover Artist: Marcus To
Synopsis: Final issue! The truth of The Tower is revealed, and .sve_urs3lf both old and new will have to work together to save innocent people.
LANTERN CITY #8
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Matthew Daley & Mairghread Scott
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artist: Benjamin Carré
Synopsis: As Sander struggles with the revelation that Killian might be unhinged, everyone attends an extravagant ball featuring Killian’s bride-to-be.
DEAD LETTERS VOL. 2 TP
Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Chris Visions
Cover Artist: Chris Visions
Synopsis: As the freshly spawned gang war between Ma Thuselah and Mr. Jones rages across the supernatural metropolis, Sam Whistler is enlisted by the new powers-that-be to infiltrate the amorphous boroughs of the city in search of a terrorist cell planning to wreak havoc on the fabric of Here itself. Collecting Issues #5-8 of the critically acclaimed series, “Saints of Nowhere” brings you a wholly unique take on crime fiction from Eisner Award-nominated writer Christopher Sebela (High Crimes) and artist Chris Visions.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Diego Barreto
Cover Artist: Tim Bradstreet
What’s to Love: “I thought you were dead.” “Call me Plissken!” We could seriously quote John Carpenter’s gritty cult classic all day. Expanding Carpenter’s world of Big Trouble in Little China in comics has been a dream, and now we’re diving into the war-torn “future” of Escape from New York with the most reluctant anti-hero in action flicks, Snake Plissken!
What It Is: Snake Plissken is back! Picking up right at the end of the cult classic film, Snake heads south to get away from it all, but trouble follows him to Florida where a militant family leads an attempted secession from the rest of the U.S.! Collects issues #1-4.
THE WOODS VOL. 3 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Synopsis: 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, finding themselves countless light years away in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. One year later, the Bay Point students all reunite in New London and gain some semblance of normalcy, but there are new threats to overcome and emotional hurdles to deal with. Created and written by James Tynion IV (Memetic, Batman Eternal) and illustrated by Michael Dialynas (Amala’s Blade), this collects the critically acclaimed third arc (issues #9-12), “New London,” of the best-selling series.
BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT COMIC BOOK ARCHIVE HC
Retail Price: $34.99
Writer: Evan Dorkin
Artist: Evan Dorkin
Cover Artist: Evan Dorkin
What’s to Love: We’re having such an excellent time with Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return that we want to step back in time and bring back Evan Dorkin’s (Milk & Cheese, Beasts of Burden) classic Bill & Ted comic series to new readers.
What It Is: The most non-non-non-NON-Heinous Eisner Award-nominated series, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Comic Book has returned! Completely re-mastered and collected in prestigious hardcover format, experience the entire Dorkin Bill & Ted run like never before. Station! Includes the bodacious adaptation of Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, a foreword by Evan Dorkin, and behind-the-scenes art.
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED VOL. 2 TP
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Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Marc Andreyko
Artists: Piotr Kowalksi, Emmanuel Xerx Javier
Cover Artist: Riley Rossmo
Synopsis: In the catacombs beneath an abandoned cemetery lies the city of Midian. A home to all that have none, this sanctuary from the cruelty of man has been sought by monsters throughout time. Explore both the past and present of this clandestine tribe, unleashing new secrets and horrors as these creatures fight to coexist with mankind. From master storyteller Clive Barker, writer Marc Andreyko (Batwoman) and artists Piotr Kowalski (Dark Tower: The Drawing of Three) and Emmanuel Xerx Javier (Raven Nevermore) comes the story behind Midian’s most famous monsters and the one who is destined to save them all! Collects issues #5-8.
ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE GONE ADRIFT TP
Retail Price: $19.99
Writer: Meredith Gran
Artist: Carey Pietsch
Cover Artist: Remeina Yee
What’s to Love: Princess Bubblegum and Marceline’s awesome friendship just makes the world a better place, and writer Meredith Gran (Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens) and artist Carey Pietsch (Adventure Time) are the perfect team to explore just how strong their bond really is.
What It Is: Marceline is on a rampage for mysterious reasons, and the kingdom of Ooo is desperately scrambling to stop her. In trying to save both Ooo and Marceline herself, Princess Bubblegum accidentally propels Marceline into the farthest reaches of space and strips her of her powers! Guilt-ridden, Princess Bubblegum sets off on a space rescue that’ll test the power of her mind…as well as the power of friendship. Collects the complete six-issue limited series.
REGULAR SHOW VOL. 5 TP
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Nick Sumida
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artist: Allison Strejlau
Synopsis: It’s Spring Break, and Mordecai and Rigby aren’t exactly stoked to be watching over the The Park while the rest of the crew kicks back, grills hot dogs, and wears awesome tank tops. Once Benson busts them for slacking off and allowing vandals to ransack the park, Rigby snaps…and when he discovers a mysterious genie lamp, it’s time for Benson to learn his lesson. But be careful what you wish for! Collects issues #17-20 of the comic based on the hit Cartoon Network series.
TEEN DOG TP
Retail Price: $24.99
Writer: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Cover Artist: Jake Lawrence
What’s to Love: Teen Dog is John Hughes movies meets ’90s Nickelodeon cartoons, two of our absolute favorite things. It’s a totally awesome adventure that stars the canine that spun out of Jake Lawrence’s web comic Time Cowboy and kick-flipped his way into our hearts.
What It Is: Skateboards, football games, prom…your teenage years have got nothin’ on the raddest dude that’s ever graced a denim vest. Written and illustrated by Jake Lawrence (Time Cowboy), join Teen Dog and his best friend Mariella as they tackle typical teen life with a manic twist. Growing up is an adventure, and you might as well rock it! Collects the complete eight-issue miniseries.
MUNCHKIN VOL. 1 TP
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writers: Tom Siddell, Jim Zub
Artists: Ian McGinty, Rian Sygh, Mike Holmes, John Kovalic
Cover Artist: Ian McGinty
What’s to Love: As long-time fans of the Munchkin card game, we’re jazzed to weave stories out of that world, whether it’s from the perspective of one Munchkin, a gang of them, or even one of the monsters that live behind the doors!
What It Is: Based on the immensely popular card game, Munchkin comes to comics! Munchkin takes place in a very flexible mashup of genres. What do Munchkins do? They play for the win. They backstab. They gloat. They whine when someone else backstabs or gloats. If a Munchkin seems to show mercy, it’s because he was bored or distracted. After all, even stomping an ant helps you level up. Collects issues #1-4 and contains an offer for an exclusive new Munchkin playable item!
FEATHERS HC
Retail Price: $24.99
Writer: Jorge Corona
Artist: Jorge Corona
Cover Artist: Jorge Corona
What’s to Love: Created, written, and illustrated by incredible breakout talent and Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award winner Jorge Corona (We Are Robin, Teen Titans Go!), Feathers is a tale of danger, friendship, and adventure that really tugged on our heartstrings. We’re so excited to bring Corona’s first original series to readers in a beautiful collected hardcover edition.
What It Is: Born covered in black feathers, abandoned as a baby in the slums of the Maze, Poe has lived his entire 11-year-old life hidden away under the protection of his adoptive father, Gabriel. He spends his days secretly helping the Mice, bands of orphans who roam the slums, but there is a whisper of an altogether more sinister figure in the shadows, making street children disappear. When Bianca, an over-protected girl from the wealthy City beyond the Wall, escapes into the Maze in search of adventure, their worlds collide. Collects the complete six-issue limited series plus never-before-seen artwork.
Teen Dog #8 (of 8)
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Final issue! Appropriately, it’s summer vacation time in this final issue! Man, this year has really flown by. Time to get together with your friends and enjoy the summer while it lasts, ‘cause the future is always out there waiting for you.
Teen Dog #7 (of 8 )
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Dudes, prom is coming up. Who do you think Teen Dog is gonna take? And who’s going to be crowned as the ultimate high school couple this year? Meh, who cares—let’s get out on the dance floor and cut a rug.
Teen Dog #6 (of 8 )
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Fast food, retail, waiting on tables, paper rounds. Part-time jobs are a nightmare, but you gotta make that dough. It’s the struggle, and Teen Dog is no exception to the rule.
UFOLOGY #1 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: James Tynion IV & Noah J. Yuenkel
Artist: Matt Fox
Cover Artists: Main: Matt Fox Jackpot Variant: Alison Sampson Ten Years Variant: Frazer Irving Incentive: Paul Maybury
Format: 32 pages, full color
What’s to Love: James Tynion IV has already blown us away with his original series The Woods and Memetic, and now he’s teaming up with Thrillbent co-writer Noah J. Yuenkel (The House in the Wall) and artist Matt Fox (Long Walk to Valhalla) to bring us UFOlogy, a story about aliens in the Midwest. It’s reminiscent of films like E.T. and Super 8, and TV shows like Twin Peaks and The X-Files.
What It Is: Becky Finch never wanted to be special. She just wanted to be a normal high school student in the small, Midwestern town of Mukawgee. Malcolm Chamber wanted something more. A destiny. An answer from the stars. When Becky is marked by an alien’s touch, she’ll stumble into a mystery she never wanted. A mystery that almost ripped apart both their parents’ lives 12 years ago. She’ll need the help of her eccentric young classmate, Malcolm, as she finds the power within herself to uncover the truth.
GEORGE PÉREZ’S SIRENS: PEN & INK #1
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: George Pérez
Artist: George Pérez
Cover Artist: George Pérez
Format: 48 pages, B&W, 11” x 17”
What’s to Love: With the previous editions of Pen & Ink featuring the art of industry veteran Brian Stelfreeze (Day Men) and newcomer Vanesa R. Del Rey (Hit), we wanted to go back to a comics legend, and naturally that had to be George Pérez! His detailed pencils and inks on George Pérez’s Sirens—his first original title in over 10 years—are on full display and are a testament to the lasting popularity of his skills.
What It Is: Perfect for fans who want to look “behind the scenes” of making comics, the Pen & Ink series features artwork from highly skilled illustrators stripped down to their inks in the original artboard dimensions of 11” x 17”—or, in this case, and for the first time in a Pen & Ink book, stripped down to the pencils alongside inked and lettered pages. Get a detailed look at the making of George Pérez’s Sirens #1 from one of the industry’s greatest masters.
SLEEPY HOLLOW: ORIGINS (One-shot)
Retail Price: $4.99
Author: Mike Johnson
Artist: Matías Bergara
Cover Artist: Joe Quinones
Format: 32 pages, full color
What’s to Love: We’re huge Sleepyheads here at BOOM!, so we jumped at the chance to explore the never-before-seen history of some of our favorite characters from the hit Fox TV show. We worked hand-in-hand with Sleepy Hollow show writers, writer Mike Johnson (Star Trek), and Sons of Anarchy artist Matías Bergara to bring the true origins of Abbie, Ichabod, Jenny, Henry, and the Hessian.
What It Is: You’ve watched Ichabod and Abbie battle the forces of Moloch and the Hessians, now see how they first got started with five short stories revealing the official origins of your favorite Sleepy Hollow characters. Travel back to the first days of Abbie on the job, Jenny in an institution, and Ichabod turning his back on Queen and Country for justice. Find out how Henry was born the horseman of the apocalypse War, and relive the Hessian’s life as Abraham.
STEVEN UNIVERSE: GREG UNIVERSE SPECIAL (One-shot)
Retail Price: $4.99
Authors: Jeremy Sorese, Liz Prince, Lauren Zuke, and Kelly Turnbull
Artists: Jeremy Sorese, Liz Prince, Lauren Zuke, and Kelly Turnbull
Cover Artists: Main: Ru Xu Incentive: Fellipe Martins
Format: 48 pages, full color
What’s to Love: There’s a lot of heart in Rebecca Sugar’s Steven Universe, and a big part of that comes from the relationship between Steven and his dad, Greg. We’ve gathered some top indie talent for a collection of Greg-centric shorts that are sure to warm your heart.
What It Is: Steven Universe and the rest of the Crystal Gems are bonafide heroes, saving Beach City day after day. But you know who else is a hero? Greg Universe! Steven’s dad might not have Crystal Gem powers, but he’s a valuable member of the team, too! This oversized collection of shorts features father-and-son fun, as Greg teaches Steven some valuable life lessons.
BILL & TED’S MOST TRIUMPHANT RETURN #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Brian Lynch, Chris Sims & Chad Bowers
Artists: Jerry Gaylord, Brooke Allen
Cover Artists: Main: Felipe Smith Incentive: Dan Schoening
Format: 32 pages, full color
Bill and Ted are going to change the world with their music…just as soon as they get over their writer’s block! Maybe they’ll just sneak into the future to take a little peek at their discography to help. Includes a back-up story written by Chris Sims and Chad Bowers (Sub-Atomic Party Girls) and illustrated by Brooke Allen (Lumberjanes).
PALMIOTTI & BRADY’S THE CON JOB #2 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Jimmy Palmiotti & Matt Brady
Artist: Dominike “Domo” Stanton
Cover Artist: Amanda Conner
Format: 32 pages, full color
While Blaze, Poach, Colin, and Hendrix debate whether robbing the Con is worth the risk, we meet two new disgruntled former stars. Madeleine “Maddie” Cannon shares her trailer with a dog on the set of a horrible sci-fi movie, and Jonnie Lao—Zhing Lee of TV’s Lotus Wind series—sits in as an advisor for the remake while hottie actor Billy Benton white-washes his film.
HIT: 1957 #2 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Bryce Carlson
Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Cover Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Format: 32 pages, full color
Tensions are building in the new Hit Squad as Sticky deals with the consequences of his actions and his relationship with Slater continues to fray. Meanwhile, Bonnie finds herself falling for the same old trap as she begins to enjoy her time in Las Vegas with her captor, Vincent.
CLUSTER #3
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artists: Main: Damian Couceiro Incentive: Declan Shalvey
Format: 32 pages, full color
Valuable time is slipping away as Samara, Grace, and the other drop ship crash survivors make their way through the alien-filled Marland Market and come face-to-face with enemies of the prison from Halleran’s past. Every second they waste puts them in danger of being “punched out.”
CURB STOMP #3 (of 4)
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Author: Ryan Ferrier
Artist: Devaki Neogi
Cover Artist: Devaki Neogi
Format: 32 pages, full color
The people of Old Beach have turned on the Fever, and old alliances have crumbled in the wake of the gang war. Beaten and bruised, Betty and the Fever will have to band together to face the Wrath and deal with an unexpected tragedy.
BURNING FIELDS #4 (of 8)
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Authors: Michael Moreci & Tim Daniel
Artist: Colin Lorimer
Cover Artists: Main: Colin Lorimer Incentive: Riley Rossmo
Format: 32 pages, full color
Dana and Aban chase down leads through a series of tunnels far from any military base, unaware that Decker and the PMCs are headed the same way, ready for a showdown. But the real threat is something far more sinister than any of them could have imagined.
DEEP STATE #5
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Author: Justin Jordan
Artist: Ariela Kristantina
Cover Artists: Main: Matt Taylor Incentive: Artyom Trakhanov
Format: 32 pages, full color
New story arc! When a man develops a gun that can send bullets forward through time, he begins to commit seemingly impossible assassinations in the future. While Harrow and Branch work to stop him, new clues about Harrow’s past come to light.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #5
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Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Diego Barreto
Cover Artists: Main: Mike Henderson Intermix (1 in 10): Robert Sammelin Incentive: Joseph Michael Linsner Format: 32 pages, full color
New story arc! The government throws Snake out of a plane and into the middle of a battle in Siberia, right back into the war he thought he’d left behind.
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES # 6 (of 6)
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Author: Michael Moreci
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists: Main: Christopher Mitten Incentive: “End of Days” Graffiti Variant
Format: 32 pages, full color
Final issue! Koba and Pope come face-to-face. In this ultimate fight for dominance, Koba will learn that sometimes Caesar doesn’t know what is best for all apes.. Malcolm, in a race against time, must find a way to reunite mother and son before it’s too late. Nothing could have prepared him for the horrors he has faced, but the little fight left in him will make sure the time he has left counts.
HEXED #9
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Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Format: 32 pages, full color
New story arc! Forever at odds with the Harlot, Lucifer has always resisted being her heir. Now everything is changing, and Lucifer’s fate can only be altered by the most unlikely team—Raina and Bob.
ROBOCOP #10
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Authors: Joshua Williamson & Dennis Culver
Artist: Alejandro Aragón
Cover Artist: Carlos Magno
Format: 32 pages, full color
Killian has revealed OCP’s omnipresent surveillance system, and now the people of Detroit want to bring down “big brother” and RoboCop. Anne Lewis and RoboCop need to find a new way to stop Killian, but it may lead to an even darker secret inside OCP.
DEAD LETTERS #10
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Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Chris Visions
Cover Artist: Chris Visions
Format: 32 pages, full color
The all-out war between the Boroughs, Ma, Jones, and the Saints of Nowhere gains a mysterious new faction, named “The Devil’s Chorus.” Can Sam navigate the gang war and prove his innocence in a murder he was framed for before it’s too late?
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #11
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Author: Eric Powell
Artist: Brian Churilla
Cover Artists: Main: Brian Churilla Incentive: Toby Cypress
Format: 32 pages, full color
Jack and Lo Pan have been sent do the Endless Hells of Legend! While they race to escape, Wang and Egg test their friendship as they try to save Jack.
THE WOODS #12
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Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Format: 32 pages, full color
Adrian has seen what the future can be. Now that the black stone is within his grasp, he wants to do whatever it takes for that future to come true. Sanami, Calder, and the Hunters have problems of their own as they deal with the chaos of the school.
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #12
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Author: Marc Andreyko
Artists: Emmanuel Xerx Javier, Devmalya Pramanik
Cover Artist: Christopher Mitten
Format: 32 pages, full color
Final issue! Boone and Ashberry fight for the future of Midian. In this last moment, with the Nightbreed coming together, will Baphomet rise?
SONS OF ANARCHY #20
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Author: Ryan Ferrier
Artist: Matías Bergara
Cover Artist: Toni Infante
Format: 32 pages, full color
Tensions are building between the Sons and the Mayans, and ex-prospect Dillon teams up with a ragtag crew of small-time criminals in his hometown to get revenge on his former MC.
SUICIDE RISK #24
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Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans
Format: 32 pages, full color
The penultimate issue! With the truth about F.A.U.L.T.Line revealed, Requiem, Terza, and Aisa must team up to protect Earth…but which Earth? And will the newly awakened heroes follow Requiem?
ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE GONE ADRIFT #4 (of 6)
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Author: Meredith Gran
Artist: Carey Pietsch
Cover Artists: Main: Reimena Yee Subscription Cover: Sarah Dill Incentive: Natalie Andrewson
Format: 32 pages, full color
Marceline and Princess Bubblegum are gonna have to work together if they want to get off that weird planet and back to Ooo before Cinnamon Bun destroys it with his crazy power.
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #11
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Authors: Joy Ang, Chrystin Garland, and Mad Rupert
Artist: Joy Ang, Chrystin Garland, and Mad Rupert
Cover Artists: Main: Kelly Bastow Subscription: Eli Hoyt
Format: 32 pages, full color
Bee finds a lucky coin and keeps winning all the games! PuppyCat is lost? Bee wants to cook food?! It’s a new issue packed with trouble only Bee and PuppyCat could get into.
REGULAR SHOW #22
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Author: Mad Rupert
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artists: Main: Andy Hirsch Subscription: Derek Charm
Format: 32 pages, full color
At a local “Nostalgia Night” at a comics shop, memories of the weird movie Rigby saw as a kid begin to return. When he and Mordecai search the Internet to find more details, they discover a strange code hidden in the message boards.
PEANUTS #27
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Charles M. Schulz
Various Artists: Charles M. Schulz
Various Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz
Format: 32 pages, full color
With the excitement and love we got for our oversized issue #25 special, we wanted to treat readers to another full-length adventure. Coming in at 22 pages, “Get Well Soon, Charlie Brown!” will remind readers why we all can’t help but love good ol’ Charlie Brown.
BRAVEST WARRIORS #31
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Author: Kate Leth
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists: Main: Ian McGinty Subscription: Reed Black
Format: 32 pages, full color
Though the Bravest Warriors are having a good time teaching the campers what it takes to be a warrior, not everybody is on board. One disgruntled camper makes a deal with someone who has experience making the Bravest Warrior’s lives miserable: Bugcat!
GARFIELD #36: HIS 9 LIVES, PART 4 (of 4)
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Author: Scott Nickel
Artists: Andy Hirsch, Frazer Irving, and Genevieve FT
Cover Artists: Main: Andy Hirsch Incentive: Frazer Irving
Format: 32 pages, full color
The trip through Garfield’s 9 Lives continues, as Brittney Williams illustrates a tale of Garfield’s adventures as a Golden-Age Superhero in “Super Cat,” while Andy Hirsch brings us the story of Garfield’s days as a Private Eye in “Sam Spayed.”
ADVENTURE TIME #39
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Author: Chris Hastings
Artist: Zachary Sterling
Cover Artists: Main: George Bletsis Subscription: Anna Strain Incentive: Wes Craig
Format: 32 pages, full color
The entire world of Ooo is not able to cook but Jake comes through and saves the day with his sandwiches. It’s not over yet, though, as the witch is gonna summon her ultimate monster baddie.
GIANT DAYS #2 (of 6)
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Author: John Allison
Artist: Lissa Treiman
Cover Artist: Lissa Treiman
Format: 32 pages, full color
When Freshers’ Flu strikes the dorm, no one gets off easy. Daisy enters a one-sided relationship with an off-brand Polish cold cure given to her by Ed Gemmell, Susan is forced into nicotine withdrawal, and Esther becomes incapable of distinguishing fever dreams from reality. Death stalks the dorm halls by night!
HELP US! GREAT WARRIOR #3 (of 8)
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Author: Madeleine Flores
Artist: Madeleine Flores
Cover Artist: William Gibbons
Format: 32 pages, full color
While Leo and Hadiyah butt heads over Great Warrior’s responsibility to the realm, the mystery behind why Great Warrior doesn’t want to fight the demon currently threatening her world deepens.
MUNCHKIN #4
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Authors: Tom Siddell, Jim Zub
Artist: Mike Holmes, Rian Sygh
Cover Artists: Main: Ian McGinty Incentive: Evan Palmer
Format: 32 pages, full color
Based on the popular card game. A squad of space marines are sent to investigate a colony that has recently fallen out of contact, but when they get there, they find the first signs of non-human life are super annoying. Plus, an exclusive game card is included with every copy of the first printing!
TEEN DOG #8 (of 8)
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Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Cover Artist: Jake Lawrence
Format: 32 pages, full color
Final issue! Appropriately, it’s summer vacation time in this final issue! Man, this year has really flown by. Time to get together with your friends and enjoy the summer while it lasts, ‘cause the future is always out there waiting for you.
LUMBERJANES #13
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Authors: Noelle Stevenson & Shannon Watters
Artist: Brooke Allen
Cover Artists: Main: Brooke Allen Incentive: Reimena Yee
Format: 32 pages, full color
Special stand-alone issue with original series artist Brooke Allen. Ever wonder how the Lumberjanes first met? Take a trip back to the first day at camp and see how their friendship to the max got started.
MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD VOL. 3 #2 (of 4)
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Authors: David Petersen, Dustin Nguyen, Kyla Vanderklugt and C.M. Galdre
Artists: David Petersen, Dustin Nguyen, Kyla Vanderklugt, and Nicole Gustafsson
Cover Artist: David Petersen
Format: 32 pages, full color
Gather ‘round in the June Alley Inn for more mouse tales. Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Li’l Gotham) tells the story of a dying raven, while Kyla Vanderklugt (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Witches) spins a tale of a lovely and brave mouse dancer. And C.M. Galdre (Duelist) and Nicole Gustaffson (Nimasprout) tell the story of a town whose protective walls have fallen.
HALOGEN #2 (of 4)
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Author: Josh Tierney
Artist: Afu Chan
Cover Artist: Afu Chan
Format: 32 pages, full color
While attending a concert, Rell is given information on where to find a piece of the god. It’s a race off planet to find the first piece before the other companies, but all is not what it seems as an unexpected attack comes from a mysterious origin.
PLUNDER #3 (of 4)
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Author: Swifty Lang
Artist: Skuds McKinley
Cover Artist: Skuds McKinley
Format: 32 pages, full color
The creature has reconfigured. Bahdoon teams up with the ship’s sole survivor to escape as more crew members begin to see twisted versions of their fantasies. The pirate leader isn’t sure who he wants to kill more: the monster or Bahdoon?
FEATHERS #4 (of 6)
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Author: Jorge Corona
Artist: Jorge Corona
Cover Artist: Jorge Corona
Format: 32 pages, full color
Good friends are hard to come by in the Maze. Poe and Bianca will have to stick together and outsmart the Guard if they want to reach the White Guide, but a new revelation may shake their courage.
ROCKET SALVAGE #5 (of 5)
Retail Price: $5.99
Author: Yehudi Mercado
Artist: Bachan
Cover Artist: Bachan
Format: 48 pages, full color
Double-sized final issue, 44 pages of story! War descends on Rio Rojo. With robot Republic of Galaxy warriors filling the skies and monster Galactic Republic guards infesting the streets, the Rockets are in the fight of their life. Zeta must turn the tide and use her powers to end this thing once and for all.
TRANSLUCID TP
Retail Price: $19.99
Authors: Claudio Sanchez & Chondra Echert
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artist: Jeff Stokely
Format: 160 pages, full color, softcover
What’s to Love: Discover the tortured psyche of a hero in this story from Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert, the writers who gave us The Amory Wars saga, Key of Z, and Kill Audio. Plus, you will never forget the psychedelic superhero mindscape from acclaimed newcomers Daniel Bayliss and Adam Metcalfe!
What It Is: We call The Navigator a hero. We call The Horse a villain. The two have been locked in a battle for years, fighting for the soul of New York City. But are they just two sides of the same playing card? Translucid is a startling deconstruction of the classic bond between a hero and his villain, and shows what it takes to push a person to take up either mantle. Collects the entire miniseries, issues #16.
CLOCKWORK ANGELS TP
Retail Price: $19.99
Author: Kevin J. Anderson
Artist: Nick Robles
Cover Artist: Hugh Syme
Format: 160 pages, full color, softcover
What’s to Love: Rush’s Clockwork Angels is a testament to the band’s creative versatility—from concept album to novel to international tour. Now, Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, and acclaimed artist Nick Robles take it one step further with the Clockwork Angels graphic novel.
What It Is: Owen Hardy, like all the people of Albion, has lived his whole life under the rule of The Watchmaker. His entire existence is meticulously planned, down to the exact second. But not anymore. Owen decides to go against the gears and finally start making decisions for himself. Featuring a new cover by Hugh Syme. Collects the complete miniseries, issues #1-6.
THOMAS ALSOP VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Chris Miskiewicz
Artist: Palle Schmidt
Cover Artist: Palle Schmidt
Format: 112 pages, full color, softcover
What’s to Love: Bringing readers great books from new talent has always been close to our hearts, and Chris Miskiewicz and Palle Schmidt have created a warlock for these modern times. Fans of John Constantine and Dr. Strange will love this new take on the magic-wielding hero who battles demons on the streets…and in his own mind.
What It Is: What would you do if you had the magical ability and responsibility to protect the island of Manhattan from supernatural forces of evil? Well, if you’re Thomas Alsop, you get a reality television show and make some money off of it, that’s what! Alsop is the current “Hand of the Island,” a title handed down from generation to generation. He guards Manhattan from evil, using his family’s prowess for magic. Thomas has money and fame, but also the burden of a being this generation’s occult warrior. Can he survive the battles both within and without? Collects issues #1-4.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 5 OGN: GRAYBLES SCHMAYBLES
Retail Price: $12.99
Author: Danielle Corsetto
Artist: Bridget Underwood
Cover Artist: Stephanie Gonzaga
Format: 160 pages, full color, 6” x 9”, softcover
What’s to Love: Our Adventure Time original graphic novels read like an episode of the animated series. This new volume contains a series of shorts centered around a common theme—a Grayble in Adventure
Time speak. Writer Danielle Corsetto (Adventure Time: Pixel Princesses, Girls with Slingshots) makes her return and we found the perfect artist in indie newcomer Bridget Underwood (Steven Universe) to complement her.
What It Is: Finn and Jake are about to go on their craziest series of adventures yet…and they don’t even have to leave their living room? After helping Party God with his technical issues, these two best pals discover a tiny cube all by its lonesome in the middle of the woods. Not ones to leave the helpless so…helpless, Finn and Jake take their new friend back to the treehouse and discover that some of the most harmless looking things can be the most dangerous.
BEE AND PUPPYCAT VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Natasha Allegri and Garrett Jackson,
Various Artists: Natasha Allegri, Various
Cover Artist: Natasha Allegri
Format: 128 pages, full color, softcover
What’s to Love: Bee and PuppyCat started as a popular animated web series that broke the record for most-funded web series on Kickstarter, and now popular creator Natasha Allegri (Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake) brings their whimsical adventures to comics for the first time!
What It Is: This quirky take on the magical girl genre comes to life with Bee, a not-so-graceful temp worker and her partner Puppycat, the sour curmudgeon who helps her pay rent. Watch these two roommates take on a variety of jobs from cleaning house to finding plants in a collection of charming shorts by indie all-stars Madéleine Flores (Help Us! Great Warrior), Frank Gibson and Becky Dreistadt (Capture Creatures), and more! Collects issues #1-4.
THE REALIST OGN HC
Retail Price: $24.99
Author: Asaf Hanuka
Artist: Asaf Hanuka
Cover Artist: Asaf Hanuka
Format: 192 pages, full color, hardcover
What’s to Love: Asaf Hanuka, in a very short period of time, has become one of comics’ most critically acclaimed and sought-after creators. His autobiographical webcomic, The Realist, began winning awards shortly after its launch, including a Gold Medal from The Society of Illustrators.
What It Is: Acclaimed Israeli cartoonist Asaf Hanuka’s weekly strips unfold an emotional autobiography full of humor and melancholy, wild imagination, and quiet desperation. Collected for the first time in English and including never-before-collected strips, The Realist delivers both honesty and whimsy from a master of his craft. With echoes of R. Crumb and Daniel Clowes, Hanuka moves readers with his depictions of everyday life, commenting on everything from marriage to technology to social activism through intimate moments of triumph and failure.
COW BOY VOL. 1: A BOY AND HIS HORSE TP
Retail Price: $12.99
Author: Nate Cosby
Artist: Chris Eliopoulos
Cover Artist: Chris Eliopoulos
Format: 96 pages, full color, 6” x 9”, softcover
What’s to Love: Written by Nate Cosby (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller, Pigs) and illustrated by Chris Eliopoulos (Hawkeye, Franklin Richards), the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel about a 10-year-old bounty hunter going after his law-breaking relatives is now collected in softcover for the first time.
What It Is: Boyd Linney ain’t no ordinary 10-year-old. This here is the tale of the young bounty hunter, determined to round up his whole outlaw family. He travels across the Old West on an unstoppable quest to put his entire family in the clink, or die tryin’. This includes short stories by Roger Langridge (Jim Henson’s The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow, Abigail and the Snowman), Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener (Atomic Robo), Mike Maihack (Cleopatra in Space), and Colleen Coover (Bandette).
MOUSE GUARD ROLEPLAYING GAME BOX SET, SECOND EDITION
Retail Price: $69.99
Authors: Luke Crane and David Petersen
Artist: David Petersen
Cover Artist: David Petersen
Format: Full color, 8.5” x 8.5” x 2.5”
Finally back in print, this second edition of the Origins Award-winning Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game Box Set contains everything players need to know about the world of the Guard, including rules for forming patrols and leading missions into the beleaguered territories. Also contains new art; additional Action, Weapon, and Condition cards; and a revised and updated rule book.
MOUSE GUARD ROLEPLAYING GAME HC, SECOND EDITION
Retail Price: $34.99
Authors: Luke Crane and David Petersen
Artist: David Petersen
Cover Artist: David Petersen
Format: 320 pages, full color, 8” x 8”, hardcover with dustjacket
For Mouse Guard fans who own the original Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game Box Set, or anyone who’d like to enlist in the Mouse Guard for the first time, the second edition of the rule book is available separately as a hardcover with all-new art from David Petersen.
LUMBERJANES VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis
Artist: Brooke Allen
Cover Artist: Brooke Allen
Format: 128 pages, full color, softcover
What’s to Love: Lumberjanes is the hit series from the BOOM! Box imprint that features five rad ladies who fight monster baddies with the power of friendship! Written by Noelle Stevenson (Nimona, Adventure Time) and newcomer Grace Ellis, and illustrated by Brooke Allen (A Home for Mr. Easter), this new series has taken comics by storm and has placed on many best-of-the-year lists, including Comics Alliance, Entertainment Weekly, and Comic Book Resources.
What It Is: At Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types, things are not what they seem. Three-eyed foxes. Secret caves. Anagrams! Luckily, Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are five rad, butt-kicking best pals determined to have an awesome summer together…and they’re not gonna let a magical quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! The mystery keeps getting bigger, and it all begins here. Collects issues #1-4.
Teen Dog #5 (of 8 )
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Do you hear that? Do you hear those sweet summer jamz? The sound of sneaking into a venue to see your favorite band? The echos of the needle first hitting a new record? Teen Dog gets groovy in this musical issue, even if he can’t even really play the guitar.
Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!
We’re bringing back something we haven’t done for a while, what the team thinks. Our contributors are choosing up to five books each week, highlighting a top pick, and why they’re choosing the books.
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this Wednesday. I think it’s safe to say we’re excited for a story that takes place in a galaxy far, far away.
Brett
Top Pick – Star Wars #1 (Marvel) – I’m a Star Wars fan, and have loved reading Dark Horse’s various series. I also have some fond memories of reading Marvel’s take back in the 80s (and still have a few issues laying around in my long boxes). What Marvel does with the license should be interesting, especially in comparing to how Dark Horse handled it all.
Avengers #40 (Marvel) – What Jonathan Hickman has been doing with the various Avengers titles has been exciting and an interesting direction for them. We’re ahead in the Marvel timeline seeing how things have progressed as “Time Runs Out.” All of this is leading to Secret Wars, so… there’s that? If anything, the story has been exciting and entertaining with some kick-ass art.
Copperhead #5 (Image) – I love this series, one of my favorites to debut in 2014. The first arc wraps up in a nice tidy bow and it sets up some interesting plot threads for the future. This is a great sci-fi western and if you’re into that sort of thing, absolutely pick up the trade paperback when it’s out next month.
Michael Jordan: Bull on Parade (Fantagraphics) – Wilfred Santiago’s graphic novel about the sports legend. It touches on his successes and struggles and has an interesting take on how an individual can turn into a product.
Stumptown Vol. 3 #5 (Oni Press) – The conclusion to “The Cast of the King of Clubs” has Dex deciding if she’ll seek justice or revenge. Writer Greg Rucka has been on fire and that’s helped by Justin Greenwood’s art.
Edward
Top Pick – Batgirl #38 (DC Comics) – Ever since the new creative team has taken over there has been a positive change in direction for this series which was already decent enough. The series might be a bit lighter in pure superheroics, but it is heavier on themes and character development.
Damsels in Excess #4 (Aspen Comics) – Aspen’s unconventional fairy tale series takes another turn here as the heroines get closer to their final confrontation. This is an interesting take on fairy tales, different from the other titles in a medium which is saturated with them at the moment.
Deep State #3 (BOOM! Studios) – This series which was easy to pick up, also proves to be hard to put down. Even those that don’t like X-Files conspiracies will find some pure comic fun here.
Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Wonderland #31 (Zenescope) – When Calie Liddle won against the powers of Wonderland and took on the role of queen, fans of this series might have wondered if there were still stories to be told. New series writer Erica Heflin proved in the first story arc that she is fit to the task,and the mother vs. daughter clash of the second story arc looks pretty fun.
Suicide Risk #21 (BOOM! Studios) – This series has not stopped since the first issue from presenting its own world full of superheroes but with a weird twist. Now with his wife and alternate universe wife both living under the same roof, how will Requiem react when the fate of the world is in the balance?
Elana
Top Pick – Rat Queens Special: Braga #1 (Shadowline/Image) – If you like female centered stories and ever played D&D this deserves a read. And female characters who aren’t attractive humanoids don’t often get to tell their stories.
Lazarus #14 (Image) – everyone here is the best they are at what they do (including Forever herself). I gotta get caught up!
Silver Surfer #8 (Marvel) – It’s starting to get touching! A story about vulnerability. And Allred’s art is glorious as ever.
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 (Marvel) – This came out last week, but it’s fun. pure fun. I’ve been a fan of Henderson’s art for a few years now and she has a uniquely feminist eye for the world. Her cartoon-y style should’t be underestimated because her pacing and breakdowns are strong. North was great on Adventure Time so bring on the zaniness.
George
Top Pick – Jupiter’s Legacy #5 (Image) – Although the spacing between issues is greater than we would like, this book has one of the best stories from Mark Millar. The amazing art by Frank Quitely make it a must for anyone’s Pull List.
Copperhead #5 (Image) – The conclusion to the first arc of this outstanding and imaginative series by Jay Faeber and Scott Godlewski. It’s a crime procedural on a distant planet that feels like a mix between The Fuse and Saga; what else could you ask for?
Lazarus #14 (Image) – Greg Rucka has created a vast and amazing world for Forever, the protector of the Carlyle Family to roam free. With each new arc we learn more and more of this futuristic world consisting of ruling families and the Lazarus that protect each one.
Star Wars #1 (Marvel) – You can never have too much Star Wars material to soak up. This one, by Jason Aaron and artwork by John Cassaday, takes place between IV: A New Hope and V: The Empire Strikes Back. Bridging the story between the two movies should be a lot of fun for any Star Wars fan.
The Walking Dead #136 (Skybound/Image Comics) – One of the best stories out there, Robert Kirkman has reinvented The Walking Dead Universe with brand new dangers and horrors lurking around every corner. After all these years I still love when a new issue comes out and the new arc is going to be just as great as any in the past.
Matt
Top Pick – Teen Dog #5 (BOOM! Box/BOOM! Studios)- Teen Dog has faithfully served up all kinds of superb cool in the first four issues, so this latest issue should be more of that. This round, Teen Dog is gonna have to confront his alter ego, who is probably totally not cool at all. Scoff.
Batgirl #38 (DC Comics) – The DC book with the most diversity in characters made headlines last month in a way that really doesn’t behoove what the creative team is going for with this series, but I’m sure it can make a comeback. My roommate thought I was reading a Marvel book when he looked over my shoulder to see the first issue of this new run, and that’s a good thing when it comes to the kind of demographics a book like this is appealing to.
Daredevil #12 (Marvel) – Waid and Samnee are doing something more mainstream superhero books need to be doing, which is telling short, small-scale stories. The solicit for this issue promises a conclusion to the great story started last issue, along with some teases for potential seeds leading to bigger stories; those are good too!
S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 (Marvel) – Giving Mark Waid the reins on a Marvel Universe-spanning crossover book that loosely ties into the Agents of Shield television show is a lovely idea. This issue’s pairing of Waid with Humberto Ramos to do a Ms. Marvel-centric story is all-kinds of awesome, too.
Silver Surfer #8 (Marvel) – This book is always a treat, with Slott’s fun sense of adventure and Allred’s incredible, whimsical art. Promised in this issue is a planet filled with billions of varied species, so the sky’s the limit!
Sean
Top Pick – Daredevil #12 (Marvel) – Waid and Samnee’s Daredevil is one of the best comics on the market, even before it was unnecessarily rebooted, and continues to inspire awe with beautiful art that I wish I could plaster my walls with, and an emotionally complex script that is atypical of most mainstream productions. Daredevil’s new conflict with the Stunt-Master continues, Matt lies in his autobiography, and more!
Animal Man Vol. 7: Red Plague TP (DC Comics) – Animal Man of the 1980s and 1990s by Vertigo was fantastic, featuring the much acclaimed run by Grant Morrison (among many others). A new TP collects issues #64-79, Annual 1.
Justice League United #8 (DC Comics) – I’ve kept away from most JL books since the Trinity event, mostly because JL itself is a bit overblown while JLD, despite an awesome cast has suffered from sub-par storytelling. Other JL incarnations in the New 52 aren’t even worth mentioning. JLU, however, is an exciting romp through space, bringing in some of my favorite science fiction heroes with a new, truly compelling First Nations superheroine, Miiyahbin. In this issue, JLU and the Legion of Super-Heroes go toe-to-toe.
The New 52: Future’s End #37 (DC Comics) – Despite my general disgust with the ploy that, if you want to keep up with the DC Universe, you have to buy weeklies (well, you really don’t…), I have actually rather enjoyed Future’s End, or, rather, some of its subplots. I have a feeling that the conclusion of the series will be a great let down, especially since the future shown here will probably not be carried out in other books. Like, I would buy up an Amethyst and Frankenstein team-up comics. Alas…
Star Trek #40 (IDW Publishing) – A well-written exploration of the AU created by Abrams’ films, this issue concludes the “Q Gambit” in which Q has transported Kirk and crew to the future, challenging him to confront the reality that a “no win” scenario really is unwinnable. Plus, Q himself might cease to exist!
Star Wars #1 (Marvel) – The Star Wars franchise returns to Marvel. I can’t say that I’m particularly thrilled about it, but since it can’t be changed I might as well see what Marvel’s about. Objectively, this issue ushers in an unprecedented era in the history of Star Wars, when for the first time the difference between the Expanded Universe and the films are erased and a single continuity is established.
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Top Pick – Star Wars #1 (Marvel) – Everyone is head over heels about this release, and the most obvious reason to be is being overlooked by many: for the first time EVER, the comic stories will be canon! Remember earlier this year when Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm said that the EU and all previous comics would be labeled as “Legacy” and everything moving forward would be canon? Well, here ya go! You’re welcome.
Star Wars Legends Marvel Years Omnibus HC (Marvel) – Speaking of “Legends”, this week also see the release of the Omnibus HC, Star Wars: The Marvel Years. This collects all the Marvel comics series starting with the 1977 movie adaptation (which saved the comics industry by the way) and runs through the Empire Strikes Back adaptation. That is one hefty tome, but won’t it look awesome on my bookshelf?
Men of Mystery #95 (AC Comics) – Fans of Dynamite’s Project: Superpowers can read the original tales of seventeen Golden Age heroes! It’s classic pulp superhero adventures at their best! Artists include Joe Kubert, Reed Crandall, and Bob Powell. The market on this one is smallish, so this might be a tough one to find!
Sherlock Holmes vs. Harry Houdini #3 (Dynamite Entertainment) – as a professional magician I am naturally interested in Harry Houdini. However, I have a confession to make. I have an entire library of Houdini books and biographies, and went to far to name my office and studio complex “The Houdini Room!” This series has been interesting because of the real life animosity between Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. They started as friends but became rivals over the issue of spiritualism. Some have even implicated Doyle in Houdini’s murder (look it up). The time line here is a little skewed, probably to appeal to the Steampunk fandom, but it is a fun read nonetheless.
Wild’s End #5 (BOOM! Studios) – I really can’t believe more people aren’t buzzing about this title. War of the Worlds set in depression era 1930s starring anamorphic animals as the heroes! How could you not love this? Further, this book is the very definition of Dieselpunk! That’s right, I said DIESELpunk. It is the retro futuristic sci-fi and fantasy of the deco/jazz age! If you aren’t familir with Dieselpunk you can learn more by tuning into my Diesel Powered Podcast on iTunes!
BILL & TED’S MOST TRIUMPHANT RETURN #1 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Brian Lynch, Ryan North
Artists: Jerry Gaylord, Ian McGinty
Cover Artists: A: Felipe Smith B: Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C: Goñi Montes (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Similar to our Big Trouble in Little China comics, we’re returning readers to one of our favorite—and most excellent—cult-classic properties with a new Bill & Ted adventure of epic proportions. And because we’re fans first, we’re making sure it’s something WE would read. Wyld Stallyns forever!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: If you’re a fan of the films, our comics will pick up where they left off. Main creative team Brian Lynch (Angel: After the Fall) and Jerry Gaylord (Fanboys vs. Zombies) bring you all the silly humor and likable characters mixed with some cool historical science fiction you love! Plus, each story will have a back-up adventure. This issue features a tale of tech terror by Ryan North (Adventure Time) and Ian McGinty (Bravest Warriors)!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Following the time-traveling historic epic of Excellent Adventure and the turbulent life and death of Bogus Journey, Bill and Ted must now fulfill their destiny as the inspiration for galactic harmony. How can someone hate the Wyld Stallyns as much as the evil Chuck De Nomolos? With the power of time travel, Bill and Ted set their sights on turning a young 27th-century Nomolos’ non-non-heinous attitude into something most outstanding and metal!
THE CON JOB #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Jimmy Palmiotti & Matt Brady
Artist: Dominike “Domo” Stanton
Cover Artists: A. Amanda Conner (99%) B. Jay Shaw (1%, Jackpot Variant) C. Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) D. Dan McDaid (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: Comics veteran Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn) is a master at crafting humorous, snarky comics, and for The Con Job he’s teamed up with longtime comics journalist-turned-writer Matt Brady (Buck Rogers) and artist Dominike “Domo” Stanton (Deadpool) for a unique heist story. They’ve put the “con” back in comic conventions.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: In the mood for a character-driven, comic book convention crime caper? Palmiotti and Brady have crafted a Galaxy Quest meets Ocean’s 11-style crime story set in the larger-than-life backdrop of the modern convention circuit. You thought cons couldn’t get any bigger? You have no idea.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: After working the same convention circuit for many years, a group of flabby action heroes, aging sex symbols, and sci-fi bit players have become close friends as they watch their lines get shorter and their autographs get cheaper. That is, until they hire a cocky new booking agent who offers them their only chance at a comfortable retirement by robbing one of the largest cons in the country!
HIT: 1957 #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Bryce Carlson
Artist: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Cover Artists: A. Vanesa R. Del Rey B. Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C. Dustin Nguyen INCV
WHY WE LOVE IT: Hit: 1955 was one of our favorite original series of 2013, a dark, violent dive into the depths of 1950s corruption in Los Angeles featuring the writing of Bryce Carlson and the debut of Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer nominee Vanesa R. Del Rey. We couldn’t wait to take another Hit!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: The next entry in the Harvey Award-nominated series, Hit: 1957, takes us later in the seminal decade of change for the LAPD—familiar faces, new threats, and more sharp, smart noir. Even if you missed out on the first series, if you’re a fan of crime comics like Parker, Criminal, and Tumor, Hit is in your wheelhouse.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Crime is down in Los Angeles—at least, on the surface. Mickey Cohen has been quiet since his release from prison and the LAPD has seemingly regained control of the city. But the underground is a different story. Det. Harvey Slater and company have spent the last two years focused on Domino and his Syndicate’s unrelenting infiltration, but no matter how many people the hit squad kills, the real fight for Los Angeles rages on. Meanwhile, Slater’s being hounded by Internal Affairs, Bonnie Brae is missing, and everything is falling apart at the seams.
REGULAR SHOW 2015 MARCH MADNESS SPECIAL (One-shot)
Retail Price: $4.99
Authors: Shanna Matuszak, Phil Jacobson, Molly Ostertag, and Hannah Ayoubi
Artists: Derek Charm, Phil Jacobson, Molly Ostertag, and Hannah Ayoubi
Cover Artists: A. Rian Sygh B. Fellipe Martins (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: We’re huge fans of the antics of Regular Show’s Mordecai, Rigby, and the gang, and Spring felt like the perfect backdrop for our next collection of park mayhem. Plus, this gives us another opportunity to work with an amazing team of creators, from super-talented newcomers to established stars!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Mordecai and Rigby will be getting into all sorts of shenanigans this Spring, and we’re bringing you all sorts of wacky adventures in a range of styles to showcase the madness—March madness, that is.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Spring is in the air, the Earth is reawakened after winter, and hijinks abound at the park! This oversized collection of all-new shorts features the park deep in March Madness, with all sorts of seasonal hijinks afoot. From college basketball to St. Patrick’s Day, there’s nothing sacred for this motley crew.
GIANT DAYS #1 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: John Allison
Artist: Lissa Treiman
Cover Artists: A: Lissa Treiman B: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C: Zac Gorman (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: John Allison is well known for his funny and intelligent webcomics Bad Machinery and Scary Go Round. His story of three friends at university lightly flavored with the occult features some of the best dialogue in comics, and we couldn’t help but think it’s like Monty Python goes to college. Sign us up!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: John Allison’s daily webcomics are hilarious, the kind of strips where every panel makes you laugh out loud. As a result, John has earned a large, loyal following of readers that have followed his work daily for the past 12 years. This is a series fans of things like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Fawlty Towers, or Gunnerkrigg Court will not want to miss.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends because their dorm rooms were next to each other. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, “personal experimentation,” influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of “academia,” they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.
MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD VOL. 3 #1 (of 4)
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Authors: David Petersen, Skottie Young, Mark Buckingham, and Hannah Christenson
Artists: David Petersen, Skottie Young, Mark Buckingham, and Hannah Christenson
Cover Artists: A: David Petersen B: Ramón K. Pérez (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C: Humberto Ramos (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: 2015 marks the 10-year anniversary of David Petersen’s Eisner and Harvey Award-winning Mouse Guard, and what better way to celebrate than with a new collection of short stories centered around a storytelling contest at the local bar, featuring work by some of the best writers and artists in comics paying homage to this beloved all-ages series.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: It’s Mouse Guard as interpreted by some of the most celebrated storytellers in all of comics, including Skottie Young (Rocket Raccoon), Ramón K. Pérez (The Amazing Spider-Man), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Becky Cloonan (Gotham Academy), Dustin Nguyen (Batman), and many more!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Following two award-nominated volumes, once again, mice of all furs and trades have gathered at the June Alley Inn to swap tales of courage, adventure, and craftsmanship. The storytellers can’t help but try to outdo one another, as the mouse who tells the best tale gets their bar tab cleared. This kick-off issue features stories by Skottie Young, Mark Buckingham, and Hannah Christenson (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Novelization).
HALOGEN #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Josh Tierney
Artist: Afu Chan
Cover Artists: A: Afu Chan B: Ramón K. Pérez (10 Years Cover) (Incentive) C: Giannis Milonogiannis (Incentive)
WHY WE LOVE IT: We’ve published four books thus far in Josh Tierney’s Spera series because we simply love his characters and storytelling. Now, he teams up with fellow webcomic creators Afu Chan (Spera) and Giannis Milonogiannis (Old City Blues, Prophet) for a new creator-owned, sci-fi adventure.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Having first collaborated on the Eisner Award-nominated Spera series, the creative team behind HaloGen is no stranger to kick-butt ladies, epic world-building, and sweeping adventures. This time they’re strapping on their sci-fi boots for a series perfect for fans of Prophet, Rocket Girl, and The Fifth Element.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: There’s a rumor on Cityship Q that the gigantic body of a dead god was found floating in space. Rell, an agent woking for the HaloGen organization, is tasked with finding the location of the god and retrieving it by any means necessary. Using her ability to form hyper-realistic holograms, Rell is about to take on the first mission she might not be able to finish.
CLUSTER #2
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artists: A: Damian Couceiro B: Declan Shalvey (Incentive)
Samara and the other prisoners who managed to survive the Pagurani attack on the T-Towers are stranded on the battlefield, but they’ll need to find a way to trust one another before they can hope to find a transport to safety. They just better hope it happens before their Punch clocks hit zero…
CURB STOMP #2 (of 4)
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Author: Ryan Ferrier
Artist: Devaki Neogi
Cover Artist: Devaki Neogi
Lines have been crossed and The Wrath has kidnapped one of The Fever. Now that Betty has given King Charles the perfect excuse to start a turf war, any old rules and truces have been called off. Machete Betty will have to make a decision—the safety of her town or the life of one of her own?
BURNING FIELDS #3 (of 8)
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Authors: Michael Moreci & Tim Daniel
Artist: Colin Lorimer
Cover Artists: A: Colin Lorimer B: Riley Rossmo (Incentive)
Just as Dana learns a secret about Aban that upends the murder investigation, the tensions between the Iraqi populace and the Verge PMC reach a fever pitch, giving the killer a perfect opportunity to strike.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #4
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Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Diego Baretto
Cover Artists: A: Declan Shalvey 90% B: Riley Rossmo 10% C: John McCrea (Incentive)
As the USPF army comes down on the seceded nation of Florida, Snake is forced to take up arms for the twins. Little does he know that all is going according to plan. With an invasion in full swing, the end game is put into action. Time to ready the nukes.
ETERNAL #4 (of 4)
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Author: William Harms
Artist: Giovanni Valletta
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving
New Life gave the world eternal life, but now their hold on society is breaking down and chaos will reign. Amidst the turmoil, former New Life agent Rathmann and his ward Violet try to find peace, but what sacrifice will Rathmann have to make for Violet’s future?
GEORGE PÉREZ’S SIRENS #4 (of 6)
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Author: George Pérez
Artist: George Pérez
Cover Artists: A: George Pérez B: George Pérez (Character Spotlight) (Incentive) C: George
Pérez (Pencils Connecting) (Incentive) D: George Pérez (Pencils Connecting) (Incentive)
As the Sirens finally come face-to-face with the forces that imprisoned and scattered them across time, another complication arises: a zombie invasion of Earth!
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #5 (of 6)
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Author: Michael Moreci
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists: A: Christopher Mitten B: “Salvation” Graffiti Design (Incentive)
As Caesar learns the value of sacrificing a few for the many, Koba will be forced to confront Pope and his militia of apes. On the other side of the world, with his son kidnapped and wife fading with every hour, Malcolm has one chance to make things right before it all comes crashing down around him.
FICTION SQUAD #6 (of 6)
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Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Ramon Bachs
Cover Artist: Ramon Bachs
As the fabric of reality tears apart, Frankie and Simon must confront the man responsible as his master plan for dominance threatens storytelling itself. Unfortunately, with an army of characters from every which genre at his disposal and unlimited power at his fingertips, this bad guy isn’t going down without a fight.
DAY MEN #7
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Author: Matt Gagnon & Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Justice by Day has finally arrived as David Reid faces off against Jacob the Burner in a ritualistic battle to the death with the fate of Azalea and the entire Virgo family hanging in the balance. The end is drawing near—will David’s cane join the ranks of fallen Day Men gracing the walls of Virgo Mansion?
HEXED #8
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Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Madame Cymbaline’s actions were designed to force Lucifer to act, but what Lucifer does in response will shock both friend and ally alike as she pushes her powers to their absolute limit in an all-out assault on Graeae Towers.
ROBOCOP #9
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Authors: Joshua Williamson & Dennis Culver
Artist: Alejandro Aragón
Cover Artist: Carlos Magno
Killian is a murderous criminal in the eyes of the law but he has gained status among the people of Detroit as their brave new savior. Now they set their sights on RoboCop! Featuring the debut of co-writer Dennis Culver (Edison Rex) and new artist Alejandro Aragón of 28 Days Later!
DEAD LETTERS #9
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Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Chris Visions
Cover Artist: Chris Visions
After expanding the gang war through the boroughs and into every area of Here, Sam Whistler is faced with a choice: Does he attempt to unite the various factions under the banner to claim Here’s independence, or does he search for God, and with that, perhaps a way back home?
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #10
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Author: Eric Powell
Artist: Brian Churilla
Cover Artists: A: Brian Churilla B: Tradd Moore (Incentive)
While Egg and Wong battle for Jack’s soul in the streets of Chinatown, Jack must find a way to make secure his own escape and back-stab Lo Pan in the process. When you get stuck in the Hell of No Return and your worst enemy is the only help you got, then you know your name is Jack Burton.
THE WOODS #11
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Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Sanami and the Hunters finally reach the school and see the complete state of chaos that has been spawning since their arrival to the planet. Back at New London, Adrian has finally made his arrival. With the army gone, nothing stands in the way of him and the black stone…
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #11
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Author: Marc Andreyko
Artists: Emmanuel Xerx Javier, Devmalya Pramanik
Cover Artist: Christopher Mitten
Rebuilding Midian has been no easy feat for Cabal and his people. But as the world of Nightbreed grows, the world will have to either embrace the dark or snuff the very existence of the Breed once and for all.
EVIL EMPIRE #12
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Author: Max Bemis
Artist: Victor Santos
Cover Artist: Jay Shaw
After years of cold war, Reese and Sam finally meet, and Julia is less than pleased. Meanwhile, Kara plays out her balancing act of wrangling information from the EE as a spy for the resistance. But how long can she keep up the act before someone catches onto her facade?
SONS OF ANARCHY #19
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Author: Ryan Ferrier
Artist: Matías Bergara
Cover Artist: Toni Infante
New story arc! When Bobby’s estranged nephew rolls into Charming, he seems like a promising Prospect. However, when it comes to the Sons of Anarchy, one mistake is all it takes to fall from grace…and into violence. Featuring the debut of new writer Ryan Ferrier (Curb Stomp)!
SUICIDE RISK #23
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Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans
With two Earths pitted in direct conflict, Requiem and his daughter Terza must find a way to bury their bloodlust long enough to save the people they’ve come to care for the most: their family.
ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE GONE ADRIFT #3 (of 6)
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Author: Meredith Gran
Artist: Carey Pietsch
Cover Artists: A: Reimena Yee B: Sarah Dill (Subscription Cover) C: Jensine Eckwell (Incentive)
Princess Bubblegum might have finally found a way to get Marceline, but that doesn’t mean things are going to get any easier for her. Marceline might be stuck with her new friends on this strange planet, but that doesn’t mean she’s got to like them…or be nice to them and what is up with this place anyway?!
ABIGAIL AND THE SNOWMAN #4 (of 4)
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Author: Roger Langridge
Artist: Roger Langridge
Cover Artist: Roger Langridge
Abigail and Claude’s adventure comes to an end in this oversized finale! The world’s most lovable Yeti is one boat ride away from making it back home to the Himalayas, but before they can say their goodbyes, Abigail and Claude will have to find a way to outsmart everything the Shadow Men throw their way.
UNCLE GRANDPA #6
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Authors: Yehudi Mercado, Nichol Ashworth, Phil Murphy, Bradwick McGinty, and Various
Artists: Yehudi Mercado, Nichol Ashworth, Phil Murphy, Bradwick McGinty, and Various
Cover Artists: A. Robb Mommaerts B. Kaz (Subscription Cover)
If you are a fan of nonchalant dinosaurs, pizzas donning sunglasses, or mustachioed gentlemen of the world, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Jump into a pool of crazy wild stories that will literally make your head spin. Don’t worry, Uncle Grandpa has a cure for that.
STEVEN UNIVERSE #8
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Author: Jeremy Sorese
Artist: Coleman Engle
Cover Artists: A. Amber Rogers 90% B. Bridget Underwood 10% C. Helen Yoon (Incentive)
Something crashes off the shore of Beach City and it’s up to Connie to solve the mystery. Determined to prove to Steven that it is probably nothing, she sets out to bring it back to shore with a little help from an unsuspected source. It’s time to believe in Connie!
THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL #10
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Author: Frank Gibson
Artist: Missy Pena
Cover Artists: A. Jenna Ayoub B. Katy Farina (Subscription Cover)
Gumball thinks he’s the coolest kid on the block, but his little sister Anais begs to differ, and Darwin just wants to keep them all out of trouble. There’s always another adventure to be had in their mixed-up world!
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #10
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Author: Patrick Seery, Carey Pietsch, Joy Ang
Artist: Meredith McClaren, Carey Pietsch, Joy Ang
Cover Artists: A. George Caltsoudas B. Becky Dreistadt (Subscription Cover)
The best part of the morning is the chance to sleep in and ignore the outside world for a few more sweet, sweet hours…unless a PuppyCat forces you out of bed at an unspoken hour to get a temp job. Bee is not having the best day, and things are only going to go sideways for her in these short stories!
REGULAR SHOW #21
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Author: Mad Rupert
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artists: A: Andy Hirsch B: Ilias Kyriazis (Subscription Cover)
The beginning of a new arc by new writer Mad Rupert (Regular Show: Skips) and the perfect jumping-on point for new readers! During a marathon of his favorite childhood movies, Rigby begins to remember a movie so awesome, so incredible, so amazingly rad…that it makes no sense that he can’t recall its name! As he journeys into the online nostalgia rabbit hole in search of the truth, one question arises: are some movies meant to be forgotten?
PEANUTS #26
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Authors: Charles M. Schulz, Various
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Various
Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz
Get your dance shoes on because Pig-Pen is bringing the moves! “Dirty Dancing” and tons more fun, including classic Charles M. Schulz Sunday strips are bursting from the pages of this new issue of Peanuts.
BRAVEST WARRIORS #30
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Author: Kate Leth
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists: A: Ian McGinty B: Rachel Wolfe (Subscription Cover)
It’s the start of an all-new arc as the Bravest Warriors are off to summer camp! The gang has been going to Camp Tribulon for Little Warriors since they were kids, but when they return as counselors, they realize that battling monsters might be nothing compared to supervising a camp of rowdy children.
GARFIELD #35: HIS 9 LIVES, PART 3 (of 4)
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Author: Scott Nickel
Artists: Brittney Williams, Andy Hirsch
Cover Artists: A: Andy Hirsch B: Andy Hirsch (Incentive)
The trip through Garfield’s 9 Lives continues, as Brittney Williams illustrates a tale of Garfield’s adventures as a Golden-Age Superhero in “Super Cat,” while Andy Hirsch brings us the story of Garfield’s days as a Private Eye in “Sam Spayed.”
ADVENTURE TIME #38
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Author: Chris Hastings
Artist: Zachary Sterling
Cover Artists: A: Shanti Rittgers B: Mahendra Singh (Subscription Cover) C: Ze Burney (Incentive)
Everyone is hungry, but there isn’t enough food to go around. Things get a little dicey as Finn and Jake try to figure out what is up with their friends, and why does this little witch keep coming back? Glob, she’s really persistent.
HELP US! GREAT WARRIOR #2 (of 8)
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Author: Madéleine Flores
Artist: Madéleine Flores
Cover Artist: Victoria Elliot
The tiny and powerful Great Warrior has begun her quest to kick the ever-living butt out of the enemies of a defenseless little village, and no one saves villagers with style and RADNESS the way Great Warrior does!
MUNCHKIN #3
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Author: Tom Siddel, Jim Zub
Artist: Mike Holmes, Rian Sygh
Cover Artists: A: Ian McGinty B: Chris Schweizer
Based on the popular game of the same name, the Munchkin comic gives you a whole new way to enjoy the world with Spyke and Flower. In this issue, check out what it’s like to be a monster whose door just got kicked in by some Munchkins! Plus, an exclusive game card is included with every copy of the first printing!
TEEN DOG #7 (of 8)
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Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Cover Artist: Jake Lawrence
Dudes, prom is coming up. Who do you think Teen Dog is gonna take? And who’s going to be crowned as the ultimate high school couple this year? Meh, who cares—let’s get out on the dance floor and cut a rug.
LUMBERJANES #12
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Authors: Noelle Stevenson & Shannon Watters
Artist: Carolyn Nowak
Cover Artists: A. Carolyn Nowak B. Brittney Williams (Incentive)
Mal and Molly just want to get back to their friends, but things are looking more dire by the minute. It’s going to be a crazy dash through this weird mixed-up world as they try to not only find a working portal, but one that will take them back to camp!
PLUNDER #2 (of 4)
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Author: Swifty Lang
Artist: Skuds McKinley
Cover Artist: Skuds McKinley
As the band of pirates begins to discover just how horrific the situation is on their new ship, one of the few survivors from the vessel emerges with a possible way out, but it may already be too late…
FEATHERS #3 (of 6)
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Author: Jorge Corona
Artist: Jorge Corona
Cover Artist: Jorge Corona
Betrayal comes from all sides as Poe’s new friendship with Bianca creates chaos in the Maze, and the pair discover they may have even fewer allies than they thought in their race to the heart of the City.
ROCKET SALVAGE #4 (of 6)
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Author: Yehudi Mercado
Artist: Bachan
Cover Artist: Bachan
The Rocket family is split! With Zeta training under a mad scientist, Beta working under a local crime lord, and Primo stuck in a Republic of Galaxies prison, it’s going to take more than a big wrench and an apology to get this family back together!
EVIL EMPIRE VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Max Bemis
Artists: Ransom Getty, Andrea Mutti
Cover Artist: Jay Shaw
WHY WE LOVE IT: After Polarity, we were itching to work with writer (and Say Anything lead singer) Max Bemis again, and his thrilling take on how a modern society could evolve into an evil empire is absolutely terrifying.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Every fan of fiction is aware of the trope of the “evil, sinister empire” i.e. the Empire in Star Wars. Oftentimes, when we are introduced to these totalitarian establishments, they’re already fully in power and it’s up to our hero to bring back order and peace. However, in Evil Empire, we explore how that would unfold in a real-world setting. How close to the precipice are we right now in the world we live in? Would we let it happen? Would we secretly WANT it to happen?
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: 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 Greenwood is not about to stand by as the American people support the rantings of a mad man. Told through the perspective of an underground rapper with a political bone to pick, Max Bemis’ gripping story explores a scenario in which we watch modern society gradually evolve into an evil empire. Collects issues #1-4.
DEEP STATE VOL. 1 TP
Retail Price: $9.99
Author: Justin Jordan
Artist: Ariela Kristantina
Cover Artist: Matt Taylor
WHY WE LOVE IT: You know all those conspiracy theories you hear about? Like how the Jonestown Massacre was a failed MKULTRA experiment by the government, or how Lee Harvey Oswald was trained and brainwashed to be an assassin? Well, what if some of those were true? Deep State is a dream (nightmare?) come true for conspiracy theory nuts like us here at BOOM!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: With Luther Strode, Dead Body Road, and Spread, Justin Jordan has become one of the eminent voices in hard-hitting, intelligent, original comics, and Ariela Kristantina (Death of Wolverine) brings her unique, idiosyncratic style that has made her a breakout talent. If you’re even remotely interested in conspiracy theory stories from comics like Detective Comics and X-Files to films like Enemy of the State and Three Days of the Condor, you’ll be gripped by Deep State!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: John Harrow doesn’t exist, and his job is to make sure that other things don’t exist, too. At any given time, the government is running dozens of black book operations, experiments that aren’t on any official record and are never acknowledged to exist. Most of the time, they go as expected and the public is never the wiser. John Harrow’s job is to handle them when they don’t, and do anything to make sure the government’s secrets stay just that—secret. Collects issues #1-4.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 6 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Ryan North
Artists: Jim Rugg, Dustin Nguyen, Jeffrey Brown, Jess Fink, Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb
Cover Artist: Luke Pearson
The Candy Kingdom is a ghost town! Finn and Jake finally get to have the ultimate out-of-body experience—LITERALLY. It’s a new day in Ooo when its greatest heroes find themselves wandering the Earth as bewildered ghosts! Don’t miss these brand-new adventures written by acclaimed cartoonist Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics) and illustrated by indie superstar Jim Rugg (Wayward)! Also featuring the all-star comic talent of Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Li’l Gotham), Jeffrey Brown (Darth Vader and Son), Jess Fink (Kid With Experience), with Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (Adventure Time, The Midas Flesh) as they take on the story of Carl the Gem, and the history of Ooo through his eyes. Collects issues #25-29.
REGULAR SHOW VOL. 3 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: KC Green
Artists: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artist: Andy Hirsch
It’s not junk! When Benson tries to organize a yard sale, Rigby has trouble letting go of his stuff. But when he becomes possessed by an old forgotten set of Pogs, it’s his stuff that won’t let go of him! Will Mordecai and the crew be able to defeat the vengeful spirit of the ‘90s? It’s nostalgia at its most epic. Collects issues #9-12.
THE MARCH OF THE CRABS VOL. 1: THE CRABBY CONDITION HC
Retail Price: $19.99
Author: Arthur De Pins
Artist: Arthur De Pins
Cover Artist: Arthur de Pins
WHY WE LOVE IT: At Archaia, we love bringing great comics from all over the world to English-speaking audiences, stories they would never get to see otherwise (see The Killer, Okko, Toppi’s The Collector, and others). When we read French title The March of the Crabs by animator Arthur De Pins, we knew right away we had to add it to our list!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Arthur De Pins’ art style is a slick, fun tribute to Art Deco, something rarely seen in comics. The story of a hapless species of crab is an endearing look at one of nature’s cruel jokes, but made light by a humorous presentation with likable characters, reminiscent of films like Ice Age and Finding Nemo.
WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: For centuries, the square crab has only been able to move side-to-side in one direction. But some brave crabs decide it’s time for revolution! A few of the brave crustaceans in an estuary on the French coastline decide it’s time to try and actually turn for once, but what does their evolution revolution mean for the human race?
Teen Dog #4 (of 8 )
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
♫ The Spring Break issue will be a total ball.
Teen Dog and Mari are gonna kick it at the mall.
Thug Pug and TD might have a close call?
Mari lands a kick-flip over a bathroom stall.
The arcade, the sun, this vacation’s got it all.
This issue is pretty much the raddest, y’all. ♫
