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FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2012

BOOM! STUDIOS FOR OCTOBER

FREELANCERS #1

Written by Ian Brill, art by Joshua Covey, covers by Phil Noto, Felipe Smith, Khary Randolph, Fan Yang.

Money Talks. Val and Cassie are two women trying to make it in L.A... who just happened to grow up in a Kung Fu Orphanage, and now make their way in the ultra-competitive world of bounty hunting . They've watched each others' backs since they could stand, and those bonds are tested daily as they navigate a city where loyalty usually only runs as deep as one's bank account. Val and Cassie take the most dangerous jobs, and watch as others bask in the glory. But now, as their former mentor becomes L.A.'s most wanted fugitive, Val and Cassie will fight through L.A.'s glitziest and grimiest hoods as they learn just what sacrifices are necessary to make Hollywood dreams come true.

32 pages, $1.

HELLRAISER #19

Written by Clive Barker, Mark Miller, art by Janusz Ordon, Jesus Hervus, covers by Tim Bradstreet, Retro Outlaw Studios.

Every plan, every option, every Hail Mary pass against Elliott Spencer and his nation-state has failed. His power grows; cynicism and despair flow across the globe like the electricity through Spencer's veins. Kirsty Cotton's descent into Leviathan continues, as she decides, once and for all, if she is beyond redemption.

32 pages, $3.99.

HELLRAISER VOL. 4 TP

Written by Clive Barker, Mark Miller, Brandon Seifert, art by Janusz Ordon, Ibraim Roberson, Michael Montenat, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Since returning to Earth, Captain Elliott Spencer, the former Pinhead, has nobly battled alongside the forces of light -- until now, when he begins building a base in India, and inviting his former disciples to join him! Meanwhile, his replacement, Kirsty Cotton, not only must quell the uprising in Hell, but somehow help her friends who are trapped inside Spencer's compound! New alliances are formed, and old bonds broken, in the newest volume of Clive Barker's return to HELLRAISER! Collecting HELLRAISER ANNUAL #1 and issues #13-16.

144 pages, $19.99.

FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #7

Written by Sam Humphr ies, art by Jerry Gaylord, covers by Khary Randolph, Eddie Nunez.

As San Diego literally crumbles around them, the Wrecking Crew discovers the shocking secret behind the zombie outbreak... After last month's shocking issue, even we don't know what's in store for the Wrecking Crew!

32 pages, $3.99.

HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW #1

Written by Brandon Seifert, art by Ibraim Roberson, AndrÈ Stahlschmidt, covers by Tim Bradstreet, Nick Percival.

Kirsty Cotton has gone from a human resisting the forces of Hell, to the ruler of light in the darkest of places. Before her battle with former Pinhead Captain Elliott Spencer, she was called to New Orleans by a holder of the LeMarchand Device -- a woman trying to end a decades-long family feud by any means necessary... The story of the first time Kirsty Cotton was called to earth as the new Pinhead! This in-continuity tale reveals Kirsty's first days in Hell, and how the road there is always paved with good intentions.

32 pages, $3.99.

PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM #2

Written by Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, art by Damian Couceiro, covers by Alex Ross, Gabriel Hardman/

Eight years before Astronaut George Taylor fell from the stars...the stars fell on the PLANET OF THE APES! As fragments of the planetary body that once was Earth's moon begin to fall on Ape City, Doctor Zaius must find a way to bring the survivors together, before panic and fear plunges them all into chaos!

32 pages, $3.99.

STEED AND MRS. PEEL #2

Written by Mark Waid, Caleb Monroe, art by Steve Bryant, covers by Drew Johnson, Mike Perkins.

The new Hellfire Club is determined to bring their version of ìthe futureî to Britain - no matter the damage done to the crown. The club has marked for destruction landmarks throughout London, which sends John Steed and Emma Peel on a race against time!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE HYPERNATURALS #4

Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, art by Tom Derenick, Andres Guinaldo, covers by Francesco Mattina, Wes Craig.

New arc! Thinkwell, Bewilder and Clone 45 begin to uncover just how deep Sublime's scheming runs, as they discover the lone survivor of the cataclysmic event that seemingly wiped out the previous Hypernaturals team...

32 pages, $3.99.

EXTERMINATION #5

Written by Simon Spurrier, art by Jeffrey Edwards, covers by Trevor Hairsine, Tom Derenick.

New arc! Unlikely partners Nox and Red Reaper have survived the attacks of the deadly EDDA, traversed the post-apocalyptic landscape of the U.S., and formed a rag-tag alliance of former heroes and villains. Now...they plan to strike back.

32 pages, $3.99.

HIGHER EARTH #6

Written by Sam Humphries, art by Francesco Biagini, covers by Frazer Irving, Garry Brown.

With no one to trust, not even each other, Rex and Heidi must find a way to work together as the agents of Higher Earth come ever closer... Rex's master plan begins to unfold as he and Heidi continue their arduous journey through a hundred different Earths.

32 pages, $3.99.

ICE AGE: PAST, PRESENTS, AND FUTURE SC

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

Recollecting what a huge ìhelpî he was last year, Sid decides to pay Santa and the North Pole a visit and once again offer his assistance for Christmas preparations! Before anyone can stop him, he's opened a box filled with Santa's magic... and he finds himself visiting Sids in the past, present, and future!

24 pages, $3.99.

ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE AND THE SCREAM QUEENS #4

Written by Meredith Gran, Yuko Oto, Ananth Panagariya, art by Meredith Gran, Yuko Oto, covers by Jab, Zack Sterling.

Starring fan-favorite Marceline the Vampire Queen. Popular with all-ages and a great way to get girls into your store!

32 pages, $3.99.

ADVENTURE TIME #9

Written by Ryan North, Frank & Becku, art by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Frank & Becky, covers by Chris Houghton, Shannon Wheeler.

This story arc's gripping conclusion! Join Jake the Dog and Finn the Human as they try to right the wrongs of a Jake-caused Time Paradox!

32 pages, $3.99.

BRAVEST WARRIORS #1

Written by Joey Comeau, art by Mike Holmes, covers by Tyler Heese, Maris Wicks.

Based on ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendleton Ward's brand-new animated series! Join Chris, Wallow, Beth and Danny, four 16-year-old heroes-for-hire, as they warp from galaxy to galaxy, saving alien races with the power of their... emotions. They're noble, righteous and totally bodacious! This new series of original comics based on the new series from ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendleton Ward is sure to be a smash! ADVENTURE TIME #1 went to an unprecedented 3rd printing...don't let your shop be caught short for this brand new sensation!

32 pages, $3.99.

IT'S TOKYO, CHARLIE BROWN GN

Written by Vicki Scott, art by Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, cover by Vicki Scott.

Brand new original graphic novel! The Peanuts gang touches down in Tokyo! Charlie Brown and Snoopy lead the charge as the gang's team is selected to represent the United States in an international baseball game in Japan. Charlie Brown can't believe his team was picked, but even with the addition of a sports star like Peppermint Patty, do they have any hope of winning? Between seeing the sights and taking in the best of Japanese culture, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty and the rest of everyone's favorite characters still manage to be their incorrigible selves.

112 pages, $13.99.

PEANUTS VOL. 2 #3

Written by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton, Mona Koth, art by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Matt Whitlock, Mona Koth, cover by Vicki Scott.

If you thought an empty supper dish was bad news, Snoopy, just you wait until the cat next door darkens your doorstep in ìFood For Fraughtî! Another round of PEANUTS adventures kicks off with Snoopy and continues with a How to Draw, classic Charles Schulz Sunday strips, and more! With a special Peppermint Patty 1st appearance variant cover!

32 pages, $3.99.

GARFIELD #6

Written by Mark Evanier, art by Gary Barker, Dan Davis, cover by Gary Barker.

Skip the candy, just give Garfield the lasagna -- on second thought, throw in the candy, too! This month, we've got two terrific Halloween-themed stories for you! Garfield may be lazy, but offer him free treats, and he's running to every house in town!

32 pages, $3.99.

CAROL LAY'S ILLITERATURE VOL. 1 HC

Written, art and cover by Carol Lay.

ILLITERATURE... a 2-dimensional world as vast as a page of Bristol board and as timeless as a Las Vegas casino. The middle ground between literature and illiteracy, between science and superstition, between the hollows of man's horrors and the heights of his hilarity. This is the dimension of Carol Lay's imagination, the uncanny land of Illiterature . From the Underground era to THE SIMPSONS comic book to her graphic novel THE BIG SKINNY, Carol Lay has been writing and drawing amazing stories for years. Her Story Minute strip, which gained a devoted following while appearing on Salon.com, is collected here for the first time, in this first in a series of handsome hardcover volumes. Includes an introduction by Kim Deitch.

112 pages, black and white, $14.99.

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