WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2014
BOOM! STUDIOS FOR APRIL
BOOM! STUDIOS TITLES
DEAD LETTERS #1
Written by Christopher Sebela, art and cover by Chris Visions.
Sam Whistler wakes up in an unfamiliar motel room, dressed in hospital scrubs and his arms wrapped in bandages. He remembers nothing--not how he got here, not where here is...not even his own name. But the goons knocking down his door sure do, and it's going to take every single move in Sam's forgotten repertoire to outrun and outsmart the gang war he's just stumbled into.
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSLUCID #1
Written by Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, art by Daniel Bayliss, cover by Jeff Stokely
The Horse has been the arch-enemy of The Navigator for years. But The Horse feels The Navigator's moral compass has been slipping, and even a villain can't let that happen. The Horse decides to get a closer look into The Navigator's past that he's buried deep in his sub-consciousness and find out what drives a person to make the right choice, and what propels someone to make the selfish one. Thus begins an exploration of why a young man would take the mantle of a superhero.
32 pages, $3.99.
EVIL EMPIRE #2
Written by Max Bemis, art by Ransom Getty, cover by Jay Shaw
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 is not about to stand by as the American people support the rantings of a mad man. But how far will people go to take a stand in what they believe in?
32 pages, $3.99.
THE RETURNING #2
Written by Jason Starr, art by Andrea Mutti, cover by Frazer Irving
Beth seemed to have nowhere to turn -- until a mysterious man who calls himself Marcus seemingly comes to her aid. Now, as they move through Indiana, Marcus not only claims to know why the NDE victims turn to violence, but also information about Beth's family. But, can he be trusted?
32 pages, $3.99.
CURSE #4
Written by Michael Moreci, Tim Daniel, art by Riley Rossmo, Colin Lorimer, cover by Riley Rossmo.
Laney Griffin has shouldered more heartbreak than one man should be asked to endure. With his son's life and his own criminal innocence hanging in the balance, Laney must take drastic measures to stay one step ahead. But as the captive werewolf emerges with the full moon and Sheriff Nora Hughes' forces close in, the hope for survival looks slim -- for father and son.
32 pages, $3.99.
PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM VOLUME 3 TP
Written by Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, art by Damian Couceiro, cover by Alex Ross
Still recovering from the terrible cataclysm that rocked the planet, Doctor Zaius tries to maintain the fragile coalition of apes, chimps and orangutans, in an effort to ensure that the rebuilding of Ape City continues apace. But cleanup is turning out to be just as dangerous as the calamity itself. Ape must not harm ape, but soon there may be no choice... Collecting issues 9-12
112 pages, $14.99.
CLIVE BARKER'S NEXT TESTAMENT #12
Written by Clive Barker, Mark Miller, art by Haemi Jang, cover by G. Montes
The finale of Clive Barker's original series is upon us! All the pain and suffering Tristan and Elspeth have gone through has led them to Providence, where they are reunited with Julian...but that's not the only family reunion taking place, as Wick finally faces his jailers. Clive Barker, Mark Miller, and Haemi Jang bring this epic to a shocking conclusion!
32 pages, $3.99.
CLOCKWORK ANGELS #2
Written by Kevin J. Anderson, art by Nick Robles, cover by Hugh Syme
From Rush visionary Neil Peart and fan-favorite author Kevin J. Anderson, this is the world of Clockwork Angels brought to life! Owen Hardy never thought he would make it to Crown City, home of the Clockwork Angels. But now that he's here, his life is turning for the worse. That's when...The Anarchist steps in!
32 pages, $3.99.
REVELATIONS #4
Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by Humberto Ramos
Things are finally coming together for Detective Charlie Northern. With the aid of Vatican Lawyer Lucille Pellicci, Northern's investigation has picked up pace and the answers are coming together. Little does Northern know that the closer he gets to the truth, the more desperate others will be to keep their secrets buried.
32 pages, $3.99.
TANPOPO VOLUME 2 HC
Written, art and cover by Camilla d'Errico.
A fresh wound of the heart is torn open by the unmasking of Kuro's deadly deception with Ni. His lessons in human emotion push Tanpopo to the limits of her resolve. Is this part of his plan as her otherworldly guide or has he underestimated Tanpopo's dogged independence? Camilla d'Errico's mythic and mystical take on literature is told through the unfolding narrative of Tanpopo -- a mysterious girl guided by Kuro? the devil in disguise. Following from TANPOPO Volume 1 Hardcover, the second hardcover edition continues Tanpopo's journey into human emotion through the works of Shakespeare, Edgar Allen Poe and a foray into the 1001 Arabian Nights.
208 pages, $24.99.
SUICIDE RISK #12
Written by Mike Carey, art by Elena Casagrande, cover by Stephanie Hans
Now awake, aware, and pissed off about what's been done to him, the super-villain known as Requiem is looking for answers. There are huge gaps in his memories -- he doesn't know how he comes to be in this world he doesn't know, in this life that isn't his. But the mass murderer known as Requiem does know one thing: He wants answers, and there's no one he won't hurt or kill to get them. Not even Leo Winters' family.
32 pages, $3.99.
SONS OF ANARCHY #8
Written by Ed Brisson, art by Damian Couceiro, cover by Garry Brown.
The town of Charming is more dangerous than ever in the wake of Damon Pope's death, and when two prospects are killed in what was supposed to be a regular ride of guns, Jax must find a way to bring order in a more chaotic world that's more dangerous than ever.
MATURE THEMES
32 pages, $3.99.
STEED AND MRS. PEEL VOLUME 3: THE RETURN OF THE MONSTER TPB
Written by Caleb Monroe, art by Yasmin Liang, cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.
After a series of stinging defeats, John Cartney has reached out for help in his battle against John Steed and Emma Peel, teaming up with the Cybernauts, robots designed to replace humanity. Our super-spies face their biggest challenge yet as their two fiercest foes join forces!
112 pages, $14.99.
LOKI: RAGNAROK AND ROLL #3
Written by Eric M. Esquivel, art by Jerry Gaylord, cover by Alexis Ziritt.
Loki's rise to the fame has angered the gods! Not just the Norse gods -- pantheon after pantheon is after this little trickster. Humanity has elevated Loki to a godÖ a god of rock and roll! Without that much belief invested in him even a god armada had better watch out!
32 pages, $3.99.
DECEIVERS #5
Written by Steven Grant, art by Jose Holder, cover by Lorena Carvalho.
The deceived become the deceivers, as Lincoln and Nicky team up with Patrice to entrap the corrupt intelligence agencies plaguing Europe. But when our con men are forced to choose between giving up their cover identities or dying in style, can Lincoln and Nicky return to life as normal American civilians Mark Linton and Scott Dunn?
32 pages, $3.99.
ARCHAIA TITLES
DARKLIGHT OGN HC
Written by Chad Kultgen, art by Piotr Kowalski, cover by Frazer Irving.
We poisoned our planet. Sucked it dry of natural resources. Killed one another in the name of gods that never existed, and survived despite it all. Now, at the very edges of the fabric of space-time, the universe itself is starting to decay... Three warring racesñthe Human Empire, the organic Duron, and the cybernetic Luminidsñmust band together to stop their mutual destruction, and the future of the galaxy rests on Captain Rhodes and the crew of the H.E. Woden.
112 pages.
HACKTIVIST #4
Reeling from tragedy, Ed has to orchestrate the most elaborate and far-reaching hack so far in order to right the wrongs he has brought to Sirine's doorstep in Tunisia. However, if his message is to reach the entire world under the eagle eye of Agent Ori and the CIA, he will need the help of an old friend. In this gripping conclusion to Alyssa Milano's four-part series, will Nate and Ed come together in order to save each other and change the world?
32 pages, $3.99.
JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH: THE NOVEL HC
Written by A.C.H. Smith, Jim Henson, art and cover by Brian Froud
The story of the classic Jim Henson film Labyrinth, wonderfully adapted for prose by author and playwright A.C.H. Smith.
330 pages, $19.99.
BOOM! BOX TITLES
THE MIDAS FLESH #5
Written by Ryan North, art by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, covers by John Keogh, Emily Carroll
The ship is torn by a battle of head vs. heart. Now that they have the all-mighty power of The Midas Touch at their hands, do they have what it takes to use it on the Federation's home planet? Lives are at stake and friendships are challenged in issue #5 of The Midas Flesh!
32 pages, $3.99.
LUMBERJANES #1
Written by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, art by Brooke Allen, cover by Noelle Stevenson
Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and they're not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Not only is it the second title launching in our new BOOM! Box imprint but LUMBERJANES is one of those punk rock, love-everything-about-it stories that appeals to fans of basically all excellent things.
32 pages, $3.99.
KABOOM! TITLES
REGULAR SHOW VOLUME 1 TPB
Written by KC Green, art by Allison Strejlau, cover by Chris Houghton
It's a comic that is anything but regular! Benson just wants to have a quiet concert in the park...too bad Muscle Man has other plans! Will Mordecai and Rigby be able to stop the moshing before it gets out of control? Don't miss these brand new adventures, written by acclaimed cartoonist KC Green (GUNSHOW) and drawn by the super talented Allison Strejlau!
128 pages, $14.99.
REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #6
Written and art by Mad Rupert, covers by Mad Rupert, Brooke Allen.
It's the final issue and things are crashing down! Will Skips and Ted be able to figure out how to get out of this neverending cycle of park torture? They might have finally gotten a handle on Mordecai and Rigby but the problem is going to end up being a lot more complicated than that...
32 pages, $3.99.
HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #1
Written, art and covers by Mike Kunkel.
Henry, the family's magical butler, is missing!! It's up to Tyler and Herobear to figure out what happened to their friend...only they might learn a lot more about Henry than they initially thought...and be forced to get help from an unsuspected source.
32 pages, $3.99.
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE #4
Written by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, art by Wook Jin Clark, covers by Colleen Coover, Courtney Bernard.
Everything is messed up and it's only getting messier! Finn and Jake find themselves in the middle of a war with no way out, they have to face the battle head on...but what about the FLANKS?! Things are backwards and it looks like it's just going get more twisted as our heroes try to finish the adventure they started.
32 pages, $3.99.
ADVENTURE TIME #27
Written by Ryan North, art by Jim Rugg, covers by Mike Holmes, Sabrina Scott.
This special arc with guest artist Jim Rugg continues! Finn and Jake might have finally met their match. But what will happen when it turns out that the match isn't a match at all? Things are getting crazy in the Land of Ooo and it looks like our heroes might need someone to save them this time around.
32 pages, $3.99.
ADVENTURE TIME 2014 ANNUAL #1
Written by Frank Gibson, Becky Dreistdat, art by Becky Dreistdat, covers by Becky Dreistdat, Lorena Gomes, Audra Furuichi.
Cake is a sweet little kitten gettin' into magical mischief with her best friend... little adventurer Fionna!
32 pages, $4.99.
ADVENTURE TIME: SUGARY SHORTS VOLUME 1 TP
Written and art by Paul Pope, Lucy Knisley, Michael DeForge, Aaron Renier, various, cover by Logan Faeber.
Comic creators from around the world unite to celebrate all things Adventure Time in this collection of incredibly original mini-adventures. Starring all of your favorite characters from Finn and Jake to Hot Dog Princess and Peppermint Butler, Sugary Shorts Volume One is a syrupy salute to the Land of Ooo that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
144 pages, $19.99.
BRAVEST WARRIORS #19
Written by Breehn Burns, art by Mike Holmes, cover by A: Tyson Hesse; B: Tina Fabert
Things are finally winding down for our heroes, it looks like the Bravest Warriors can finally take a breather... or can they? Could it be that they are in an illusion that just wants them to relax before it breaks and reigns terror on their minds? What if there is a memory donk nearby and they just can't remember the mortal peril they are actually in?
32 pages, $3.99.
GARFIELD: PET FORCE 2014 SPECIAL #1
Written by Scott Nickel, art and cover by Gary Barker.
A mission in outer space leads Pet Force to encounter versions of the team from across the galaxy, while their oldest foes prepare a special welcome for them once they return to Planet Dorkon...
48 pages, $4.99.
GARFIELD #24
Written by Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel, art by Andy Hirsch, Miranda Yeo, cover by Andy Hirsch.
It's Spring again...everybody knows it's Spring again...especially our amazing Garfield team! While Garfield and Odie get into some seasonal shenanigans, Liz decides to spend a lovely Spring day with Arlene and meets a fairy princess. Guest artist Miranda Yeo joins the fun as we bring you two more all-new tales of the Fat Cat!
32 pages, $3.99.
PEANUTS #17
Written, art and cover by Charles Schulz, various.
Snoopy loves Woodstock, but sometimes his storytelling can get a little rusty. He tends to fall asleep mid-sentence and laugh endlessly at his own jokes. As his dear friend, Snoopy must find a way to stay engaged throughout the diatribe of a lifetime. Tasty Is A Virtue and many more adventures can be found in the latest issue of Peanuts.
32 pages, $3.99.
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