WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
BOOM! STUDIOS FOR DECEMBER
SNOW BLIND #1
Written by Ollie Masters, art and cover by Tyler Jenkins.
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?
32 pages, $3.99.
VENUS #1
Written by Rick Loverd, art by Huang Danlan, cover by W. Scott Forbes.
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.
32 pages, $3.99.
JIM HENSON'S THE STORYTELLER: DRAGONS #1
Written by Daniel Bayliss & Fabian Rangel Jr., art and cover by Daniel Bayliss.
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.
32 pages, $3.99.
MUNCHKIN: DECK THE DUNGEONS #1
Written by Katie Cook, art by Mike Luckas, cover by Ian McGinty
Charles Dickens is turning in his grave as Katie Cook and Mike Luckasput 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.
48 pages, $4.99.
BOOM! BOX 2015 MIX TAPE #1
Written by John Allison, Rosemary Valero-O'Connell, John Kovalic, Jon Chad, Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Dave McElfatrick, Various, art by John Allison, Rosemary Valero-O'Connell, John Kovalic, Jon Chad, Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Dave McElfatrick, various, cover by Jake Lawrence
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.
48 pages, $9.99.
STEVEN UNIVERSE VOLUME 1: TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL OGN SC
Written by Ian Jones-Quartey and Jeremy Sorese, art by Coleman Engle, cover by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell.
Schoolboy Steven, activate! Steven finds himself enrolled in Connie's school after a show-and-tell lesson goes awry...and things just get crazier from there! Steven is having a hard time fitting in with normal school and Connie just wants to graduate with good grades and a clean record, but when gem and homework collide, who knows what will happen. 160 pages, $14.99.
CLARENCE: REST STOPS #1
Written by Scott Maynard, Derek Fridolfs, Kelly Turnbull, Kevin Panetta, art by Scott Maynard, JJ Harrison, Kelly Turnbull, Patrick Crotty, cover by Scott Maynard.
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.
48 pages, $4.99.
GARFIELD'S CHEESY HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1
Written by Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel, art by Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand, cover by Andy Hirsch.
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!
48 pages, $4.99.
BILL & TED'S MOST EXCELLENT COMIC BOOK ARCHIVE HC
Written and art by Evan Dorkin, cover by Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer
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, a new cover by Dorkin and Sarah Dyer, and behind-the-scenes art.
368 pages, $34.99.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK VOLUME 1 TP
Written by Christopher Sebela, art by Diego Barreto, cover by Tim Bradstreet
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.
112 pages, $14.99.
THE WOODS VOLUME 3 TP
Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Michael Dialynas
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), "New London" collects the third arc.
112 pages, $14.99.
CLIVE BARKER'S NIGHTBREED VOLUME 2 TP
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Piotr Kowalksi, Emmanuel Xerx Javier, cover by Riley Rossmo.
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.
112 pages, $16.99.
DEAD LETTERS VOLUME 2 TP
Written by Christopher Sebela, art and cover by Chris Visions.
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.
112 pages, $16.99.
FEATHERS HC
Written, art and cover by Jorge Corona
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.
160 pages, $24.99.
MUNCHKIN VOLUME 1 TP
Written by Tom Siddell, Jim Zub, art by Ian McGinty, Rian Sygh, Mike Holmes, John Kovalic, cover by Ian McGinty
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!
128 pages, $14.99.
ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE GONE ADRIFT TP
Written by Meredith Gran, art and cover by Carey Pietsch
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.
112 pages, $19.99.
TEEN DOG TP
Written, art and cover by 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.
192 pages, $24.99.
REGULAR SHOW VOLUME 5 TP
Written by Nick Sumida, art and cover by Allison Strejlau.
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 animated series.
128 pages, $14.99.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #13
Written by Christopher Sebela, art by Maxim Simic, cover by Jason Copland.
It's been 12 years, and the government still won't leave Snake Plissken alone.
32 pages, $3.99.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #19
Written by Fred Van Lente, art by Dan McDaid, cover by Joe Eisma.
When Wang meets Miao Yin's new husband, it'll either be the last straw or a chance to win her back!
32 pages, $3.99.
JOHN FLOOD #5
Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Jorge Coelho.
Tate and Berry both race to get to Flood in the police station for very different reasons.
32 pages, $3.99.
STRANGE FRUIT #4
Written by J.G. Jones, Mark Waid, art and cover by J.G. Jones.
Final issue! One man cannot stand alone against the full fury of the mighty Mississippi.
32 pages, $3.99.
ARCADIA #8
Written by Alex Paknadel, art and cover by Eric Scott Pfeiffer.
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.
32 pages, $3.99.
WILD'S END: THE ENEMY WITHIN #4
Written by Dan Abnett, art and cover by I.N.J. Culbard.
Fawkes and Alph discover the alien crash site from weeks earlier.
32 pages, $3.99.
LAST SONS OF AMERICA #2
Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, art by Matthew Dow Smith, cover by Tonci Zonjic.
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.
32 pages, $3.99.
KLAUS #2
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Dan Mora.
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.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE SPIRE #5
Written by Simon Spurrier, art and cover by Jeff Stokely.
Nonhuman prejudice reaches an all-time high, and Sha looks into the Spire's past.
32 pages, $3.99.
ROWANS RUIN #3
Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Mike Perkins.
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.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE WOODS #18
Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Michael Dialynas.
Calder can't shake his addictions, but he's not the only one with a dangerous problem.
32 pages, $3.99.
COGNETIC #3
Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Eryk Donovan.
Final issue! Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
32 pages, $3.99.
AMERICATOWN #5
Written by Bradford Winters, Larry J. Cohen, art and cover by Daniel Izirrari
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.
