BOOM STUDIOS FOR DECEMBER

7 WARRIORS #2

Written by Michael Le Galli, art and cover by Francis Manapul

In 6th century Libya, the capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies. Seven are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom.

32 pages, $3.99.

OUTCAST #1

Written by Michael Alan Nelson, art by Matteo Scalera, cover by Liam Sharp and various.

Special $1 full first issue! The King is dead -- long live the Dead King! King Valen Brand was a just king and a great warrior until he was killed by a Necromancer in battle and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he's considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul!

32 pages, $1.

ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #6

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Francesco Biagini, cover by Dimitri Armand, Francesco Mattina

The mystery is deepening for the Eternal Champion, as Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum, and Eric Beck come face to face with nearly unstoppable forces of Law and Chaos. But can they find the key to restoring the balance in time to stop catastrophe across the Multiverse?

32 pages, $3.99.

ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST VOLUME 1 TP

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Francesco Biagini, cover by Erik Jones.

Fifty years ago, Michael Moorcock introduced readers to Elric of Melnibone, the last prince of a doomed city, kept alive through the unholy sorceries of his runesword Stormbringer. Together, Elric and Stormbringer had many adventures, and Elric returns to comics in Elric: The Balance Lost! Written by Chris Roberson, with an afterword by Neil Gaiman, Elric: The Balance Lost sees the classic fantasy anti-hero Elric team with two more incarnations of the Eternal Champion -- Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon -- to restore the universal balance! Collects issues #1-4.

128 pages, $14.99.

HELLRAISER #10

Written by Clive Barker, art by Stephen Thompson, cover by Tim Bradstreet, Nick Percival.

The startling new chapter in the Hellraiser mythos continues! The whole game has changed, and there can only be one victor! Clive Barker's new take on Hell and the Cenobites continues here!

32 pages, $3.99.

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #3

Written by John Rozum, art by Mark Texeira and various, cover by James Martin.

It's another dose of classic Hellraiser horror ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics' Hellraiser series - shipping twice this month! Re-presenting, in the mode of Doctor Who Classics, never-before-reprinted tales from some of comicdom's premiere talents!

32 pages, $3.99.

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #4

Written by Sholly Fisch and various, art by Colleen Doran, cover by John Rheume.

It's classic Hellraiser horror ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics' Hellraiser series! The horror continues. Hell is on Earth, and it's illustrated by Colleen Doran! This issue features both "Later" and "Dear Diary," Hellraiser stories, never before reprinted.

32 pages, $3.99.

IRREDEEMABLE #32

Written by Mark Waid, art by Diego Barreto, cover by Trevor Hairsine, Matteo Scalera

The 4-Part Irredeemable/Incorruptible crossover event begins here! The Plutonian is hunting Max Damage across the planet and Max, torn apart by tragedy, is desperately seeking the key to the Plutonian's defeat. Will Max Damage be the champion that the world has been waiting for -- or will his past finally catch up with him? This is the crossover event fans have been begging for! Continued in Incorruptible #25 this month!

32 pages, $3.99.

INCORRUPTIBLE #25

Written by Mark Waid, art by Marcio Takara, cover by Garry Brown, Matteo Scalera

Part 2 of the 4-Part Irredeemable/Incorruptible crossover event! Continued from the pages of Irredeemable #32! The Plutonian and Max Damage are playing a cat-and-mouse game since their showdown, and the stakes are sky-high. Max's moment has arrived, but is he truly ready to be the savior the world needs? To be continued in Irredeemable #33, and concluded in Incorruptible #26!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE KEY OF Z #3

Written by Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, art by Aaron Kuder, cover by Nathan Fox.

The zombie apocalypse has transformed New York City into two separate battle-hardened fiefdoms! And only one man stands between these two warring factions. Ewing is a man who has come back from nothing, intent on bringing pain to those who cost him his wife and child! In zombie-ravaged New York City, the tables are about to be turned!

32 pages, $3.99.

MALIGNANT MAN TP

Written by James Wan, Michael Alan Nelson, art by Piotr Kowalski, cover by Trevor Hairsine.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Alan Gates, a cancer patient with a terminal diagnosis, is resigned to his fate -- until he discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite! Granted a second lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society's skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past.

112 pages, $14.99.

OPERATION: BROKEN WINGS, 1936 #2

Written by Herik Hanna, art and cover by Trevor Hairsine.

It's 1936. A German intelligence officer is tortured by his superiors. They want to know why he has turned against them. Imprisoned, he gives up nothing as he seemingly waits for death -- or the right time to strike!

32 pages, $3.99.

PLANET OF THE APES #9

Written by Daryl Gregory, art by Carlos Magno, cover by Mitch Gerads, Damian Couceiro

New arc! After last issue's dramatic conclusion, Ape and Human society seem to be at a breaking point! Skintown is in flames, and the ape government is hunting down the fleeing humans. Bako makes a desperate move that could change the course of the war, while deep below the city, sister turns on sister!

32 pages, $3.99.

BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #2

Written by Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Sara Bechko, art by Gabriel Hardman, cover by Gabriel Hardman, Declan Shalvey

Taking place during the continuity of the original film, the feared and respected General Aleron finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could transform ape/human relations! Aleron's journey puts him face to face with Dr. Zaius!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE RINSE #4

Written by Gary Phillips, art by Marc Laming, cover by Paul Azaceta

The stage is set. The pieces are in place. But time is running out for Jeff Sinclair! Steve Maxon, the kingpin of Vegas, has come to San Francisco in search of his stolen casino skim money, and he ain't happy. The stakes have never been higher -- will Jeff be able to pull off the rinse, or will he die trying?

32 pages, $3.99.

ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS

Written by Caleb Monroe, art and cover by Shelli Paroline, Braden D. Lamb

Leave room under the tree for A Mammoth Christmas! Everyone's favorite sub-zero heroes are back for a holiday event you won't want to miss. This festive tie-in with the TV special reunites prehistoric friends Manny the woolly mammoth, Sid the sloth, Diego the smilodon, Scrat the "saber-toothed" squirrel, and the rest of your Paleolithic pals in one big unforgettable icecapade!

24 pages, $3.99.

ROGER LANGRIDGE'S SNARKED #3

Written, art and cover by Roger Langridge.

Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as "The Walrus and The Carpenter," "Through the Looking Glass," and "The Hunting of the Snark," creating a brand new world of humorous grandeur. Princess Scarlett, baby Rusty, and the Walrus and the Carpenter must find a crew to help take their quest to the sea -- and who better than those of the Snarkhunter?

32 pages, $3.99.

SPACE WARPED #6

Written by Herve Bourhis, art and cover by Rudy Spiessert

Last Issue! The loving, affectionate parody of one of the greatest science fiction franchises of all time comes to its hilarious conclusion! Follow Lady Leica and Al Alone on the run from Lord Salvador's bumbling men as Jean-Luc Groundwalker faces his most harrowing task yet: daddy issues! Will Lady Leica ever find competent cohorts? Will Al Alone ever get over his namesake? Will Jean-Luc stop asking so many darn questions? Find out here, in the last chapter of the fan-pleasing romp that skewers one of the greatest adventure stories ever!

32 pages, $3.99.