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Preview: The Author Immortal #1

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The Author Immortal #1

(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Morgan Beem

The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.

The Author Immortal takes readers on a fantastical new adventure where the perils of every cliffhanger quite literally leap from the page and the magic and mayhem of storytelling comes alive. A series about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold—this new comic is perfect for fans of Locke & Key, Fables, and Lev Grossman’s The Magicians.

The Author Immortal #1

The Author Immortal is about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold

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The publishing industry is abuzz about the highly-anticipated, upcoming Author Immortal series launch from critically acclaimed writer Frank J. Barbiere and rising-star watercolor artist Morgan Beem. This all-new, ongoing portal fantasy will launch in October from Image Comics.

The series will premiere with an extra-length, 40-page debut issue and feature variant covers by Yuko Shimizu and Jorge Corona.

The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.

The Author Immortal takes readers on a fantastical new adventure where the perils of every cliffhanger quite literally leap from the page and the magic and mayhem of storytelling comes alive. A series about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold—this new comic is perfect for fans of Locke & Key, Fables, and Lev Grossman’s The Magicians.

The Author Immortal #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 1:

  • Cover A by Morgan Beem – Lunar Code 0825IM0274
  • Cover B by Yuko Shimizu – Lunar Code 0825IM0275
  • Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Jorge Corona – Lunar Code 0825IM0276
  • Cover D 1:50 copy incentive by Shimizu (foil) – Lunar Code 0825IM0277
The Author Immortal #1

Frank J. Barbiere and Morgan Beem invite readers into the storyworld of The Author Immortal

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Frank Barbiere, Morgan Beem, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Sasha Head are teaming up for The Author Immortal, launching in October from Image Comics. The series will premiere with an extra-length, 40-page debut issue and feature variant covers by Yuko Shimizu and Jorge Corona. The Author Immortal is Barbiere’s return to monthly comics is intended to be an an ongoing series that’ll run for a considerable period. It explores the power of stories, the decline of modern authors, and what it means to take control of your own story and identity.

The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.

In the announcement, Barbierie said:

The Author Immortal is my return to monthly comics, and I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Morgan Beem. Morgan’s art has been a constant inspiration, and she’s brought these characters and world to life in ways I never could have imagined. Together, we’re telling a story about identity, legacy, and what happens when we lose trust in the stories that define us. In recent years, many of us have felt that trust breaking down: authors falling from grace, stories treated as disposable content, and the threat of AI hollowing out what makes storytelling human. The Author Immortal is our attempt to explore what happens when we try to reclaim control and what it costs to believe in stories again. I hope this book inspires and intrigues our readers, and that you’ll join us on our journey.

Beem added:

Growing up with movies like Labyrinth and Return to Oz, I have always been fascinated by the fantastic journey to another world type of stories. Frank manages to breathe new life to the genre by bringing in characters that feel SO real in their struggles and their flaws. On my end, I get to experiment and put my own spin on the visual elements that we have come to expect from these narratives. Hopefully we get to surprise you and pull you in like those old stories did for me!

The Author Immortal #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 1:

  • Cover A by Morgan Beem – Lunar Code 0825IM0274
  • Cover B by Yuko Shimizu – Lunar Code 0825IM0275
  • Cover C 1:25 by Jorge Corona – Lunar Code 0825IM0276
  • Cover D 1:50 by Shimizu (foil) – Lunar Code 0825IM0277
The Author Immortal #1

Turn your eyes to the sky with James Tynion IV and Michael Avon Oeming’s true weird series Red Book

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Dark Horse Comics and Tiny Onion present Red Book, a new four-issue miniseries from James Tynion IV and Michael Avon Oeming. Similar to Tynion and Oeming’s Blue Book, Red Book investigates the history of UFOs, but this time in the communist countries of the Soviet Union and China. The series, written by Tynion, illustrated by Oeming, and lettered by Tom Napolitano, will also feature a different backup story in each issue. The first issue will include a backup story written and illustrated by Malachi Ward and lettered by Aditya Bidikar. It will also feature cover art by Oeming, Yuko Shimizu, Tyler Boss, and Dani.

Russia, 1961. Nine students die tragically under mysterious circumstances that will come to be known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. To this day, the actual cause of their deaths remains unknown, although some theorize the blame lies with visitors from beyond the stars…

Red Book #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on October 8, 2025. Issue #1 is now available to preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99.

Freedom and Democracy Flourish in Your First Look at Animal Pound #3

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Animal Pound #3. From the minds of writer Tom King, artist Peter Gross, colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and letterer Clayton Cowles, discover the modern retelling of the timeless Orwellian allegory.

As freedom and democracy flourish, the animals work together to set up a steady stream of donations for the pound, and all seems well for a time. However, tensions build as the fairness of the current system is called into question, and when Piggy the dog decides to run for election, he does something unthinkable that shocks all of the animals to their core…

Animal Pound #3 features a main cover by series artist Peter Gross and variant covers by highly acclaimed artists Yuko Shimizu, Phil Hester with Bill Crabtree, and Julian Totino Tedesco. Out April 17, 2024.

Animal Pound #3

Risk Everything in Your First Look at Animal Pound #2

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Animal Pound #2. From the minds of the multi-Eisner-winning, New York Times bestselling writer Tom King, Eisner-nominated industry titan Peter Gross, Eisner-nominated colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and Eisner-nominated letterer Clayton Cowles, discover the modern retelling of the timeless Orwellian allegory in Animal Pound.

The groundbreaking graphic storytelling event series continues as the animals find themselves faced with a new challenge: freedom. With food supplies dwindling, the animals must decide quickly how best to organize their burgeoning society and make decisions as a group… or risk losing everything.

Animal Pound #2 features a main cover by series artist Peter Gross and variant covers by highly acclaimed artists Yuko Shimizu, Mike Del Mundo, and Bilquis Evely with Matheus Lopes. Arriving February 21.

Animal Pound #2

Tom King, Peter Gross, Tamra Bonvillain, and Clayton Cowles team for Animal Pound

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Multi-Eisner-winning, New York Times bestselling writer Tom King, Eisner-nominated industry titan Peter Gross, Eisner-nominated colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and Eisner-nominated letterer Clayton Cowles team up for the first time at BOOM! Studios for a modern retelling of the timeless Orwellian allegory in Animal Pound this Winter.

When animals grow tired of being caged, killed, and sold off–it’s only a matter of time before they’ve had enough…

After an uprising puts the animals in control of a pound, they quickly find themselves as comrades–united against everything that walks on two legs. But with this newfound power comes a sudden challenge: how best to lay the groundwork for this new democracy.

Visionaries King and Gross give us an updated version of Animal Farm for 21st century America, where a two-party system gives way to fear and facism in this can’t-miss event series.

Animal Pound #1 features a main cover by Peter Gross, with variants by Yuko Shimizu, Gabriel H. Walta, Bill Sienkiewicz, Skottie Young, and more!

Animal Pound #1 will be available in comic shops December 20, 2023 and the Animal Pound #1 Ashcan will be in comic shops November 15, 2023.

Animal Pound #1

Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino Launch Primordial in September

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Green Arrow, Old Man Logan, and Eisner Award-winning Gideon Falls’ creative team Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino will reunite for an all-new, upcoming six-issue miniseries titled, Primordial. This mind-bending sci-fi/Cold War thriller mashup will launch from Image Comics this September.

Primordial reveals to readers that In 1957, the USSR launched the dog, Laika, into Earth’s orbit. Two years later, the USA responded with two monkeys, Able and Baker. These animals never returned. But, unbeknownst to everyone, they did not die in orbit…they were taken. And now they are coming home.

Primordial #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 15:

  • Cover A by Sorrentino – Diamond Code JUL210009   
  • Cover B by Christian Ward – Diamond Code JUL210010
  • Cover C by Dustin Nguyen – Diamond Code JUL210011
  • Cover D by Yuko Shimizu – Diamond Code JUL210012 
  • Cover E blank – Diamond Code JUL210013
  • Cover F (1:25) virgin incentive copy – Diamond Code JUL210014
  • Cover G (1:50) raw virgin B&W incentive copy – Diamond Code JUL210015
  • Cover H (1:75) Moon Footprint incentive copy – Diamond Code JUL210016 
  • Cover I (1:100) incentive copy by Lemire – Diamond Code JUL210017
Primordial #1

Get a First Look at EVE #1 from Victor LaValle, Jo Mi-Gyeong, Brittany Peer, and AndWorld Design

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at EVE #1, a brand new five-issue original series from award-winning author Victor LaValle and rising star artist Jo Mi-Gyeong, with colorist Brittany Peer and letterer AndWorld Design, about a dangerous journey across a future dystopian America to save the world, available on May 5, 2021.

When the ice caps melted, most of humanity was lost to the hidden disease that was released. Now, a mysterious girl named Eve has awoken in secret and must deal with a world that’s nothing like the virtual reality she was raised in. In order to save her real father, Eve must embark on a deadly quest across the country, but she has no idea of the threats that await her — or the price she will pay to restore life to a dying planet…

EVE #1 features main cover art by artist Ario Anindito and variant covers by famed illustrator Yuko Shimizu and acclaimed artist InHyuk Lee.

EVE #1

Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong Take Us on a Journey Across a Dystopian America to Save the World in EVE

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BOOM! Studios has announced EVE, a brand new five-issue original series from award-winning author Victor LaValle and rising star artist Jo Mi-Gyeong about a dangerous journey across a future dystopian America to save the world, available in May 2021.

When the ice caps melted, most of humanity was lost to the hidden disease that was released. Now, a mysterious girl named Eve has awoken in secret and must deal with a world that’s nothing like the virtual reality she was raised in. In order to save her father, Eve must embark on a deadly quest across the country, but she has no idea of the threats that await her – or the price she will pay to restore life to a dying planet…

EVE #1 features main cover art by artist Ario Anindito and variant covers by famed illustrator Yuko Shimizu, and acclaimed artist InHyuk Lee. 

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