WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016
BOOM! STUDIOS FOR APRIL
JOYRIDE #1
Written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, art and cover by Marcus To
In the future, Earth sucks. The stars have been blocked out for so long that people have forgotten there was anything else besides the dumb World Government Alliance watching over them, training children to join the militarized Allied Youth and eliminating all resistance with a giant ray gun. Uma Akkolyte is a girl who shoots first and leaps before she looks, and when she gets a strange message from outside the barricades of SafeSky, she jacks a spaceship and punches through the stratosphere with an unlikely crew of teens who are totally not ready for what they're about to find.
32 pages, $3.99.
GOLDIE VANCE #1
Written by Hope Larson, art and cover by Brittney Williams, cover by Marguerite Sauvage.
In a timeless story, 16-year-old Marigold "Goldie" Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad, who manages the place. Her mom, who divorced her dad years ago, works as a live mermaid at a club downtown. Goldie has an insatiable curiosity, which explains her dream to one day become the hotel's in-house detective. When Charles, the current detective, encounters a case he can't crack, he agrees to mentor Goldie in exchange for her help solving the mystery utilizing her smarts, random skills, and connections with the hotel staff and various folks in town.
32 pages, $3.99.
LUMBERJANES #25
Written by Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh, Chynna Clugston-Flores, art by Brooke Allen, Laura Lewis, covers by Brooke Allen, Jonas Wiedle.
Oversized anniversary issue, and artist Brooke Allen returns! The High Council is coming to camp and Jen is determined to make everything perfect, even though a storm is brewing and kittens are suddenly getting magical powers. Includes a special back-up story by Chynna Clugston-Flores (Blue Monday) and Laura Lewis.
48 pages, $4.99.
OVER THE GARDEN WALL #1
Written by Jim Campbell, Amalia Levari, art by Jim Campbell, Cara McGee, covers by Jim Campbell, Veronica Fish
Over the Garden Wall is now an ongoing series! In this kickoff issue, Wirt and Greg might have escaped the Beast's grasp and made it out of the Unknown, but some things can't be forgotten. Greg returns to Dreamland at night, where the silly creatures who live there help him on his adventures. Then, dive back into the early days in the Unknown where young Anna, the daughter of the Woodsman, must learn to survive in the woods on her own.
32 pages, $3.99.
UNCLE GRANDPA 2016 GOOD MORNING SPECIAL #1
Written and art by Yehudi Mercado, Jimmy Giegerich, Jeremy Hansen, Philip Murphy, Evgeny Yakovlev, Andreas Schuster, covers by Robb Mommaerts, Mias.
Good morning! From the wacky minds of mad scientist creators, explore the oversized chaos and wonder of tigers farting rainbows, wizards trying to return long-forgotten VHS tapes, and professional wrestling between a pizza with shades and a dinosaur man. If you're a fan of the Cartoon Network series, don't miss out on this Uncle Grandpa special issue!
32 pages, $4.99.
REGULAR SHOW: A CLASH OF CONSOLES OGN
Written by Robert Luckett, Rachel Connor, art and cover by Zé Burnay
In this third Regular Show original graphic novel, chaos breaks out when three mega-corporations release their new video game consoles on the exact same day! Before Mordecai and Rigby can decide which gaming platform to buy, they're drafted into opposing sides of an all-out gaming war chock full of laser beams, Maximum Gloves, and pixelated casualties, and the stakes have never been higher.
160 pages, $14.99.
GARFIELD VOLUME 8 TP
Written by Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel, art by Andy Hirsch, Various, cover by Andy Hirsch
The Fat Cat just keeps on delivering the laughs! In this latest collection of Garfield's comic book adventures, Garfield and Odie go on strange trips with a mailman and a genie, while also finding a magic wand. Also, Pooky is abducted by aliens, Nermal makes new friends in the forest, and a Garfield cosplayer solves a mystery at a comic convention. Collects issues #29-32.
112 pages, $13.99.
ADVENTURE TIME WITH FIONNA & CAKE: CARD WARS TP
Written by Jen Wang, art by Britt Wilson, Rian Sygh, cover by Jen Wang
Cake is a Card Wars champ who can't be beat, and Fionna...is really tired of getting beaten! They set off in search of a challenger who can really test Cake's mettle. When they stumble across some gamer slugs, they think they've hit the jackpot, but these guys have never heard of Cake and refuse to even play with her! Collects the complete mini-series!
160 pages, $19.99.
ADVENTURE TIME: THE FOUR CASTLES OGN
Written by Josh Trujillo, art by Zachary Sterling, cover by Scott Maynard
A new original story! When Finn and Jake are approached by the mysterious Guildmaster, an adventurer claiming to represent the Heroes' Guild of the Manyverse, they're challenged to complete the Quest of the Four Castles to gain entrance to the guild and the right to train as "real" heroes. But there's something fishy about this quest, and something even fishier about this Guildmaster!
144 pages, $14.99.
ARCADIA TP
Written by Alex Paknadel, art by Eric Scott Pfeiffer, cover by Matt Taylor, Eric Scott Pfeiffer.
When 99% of humankind is wiped out by a pandemic, four billion people are "saved" by being digitized at the brink of death and uploaded into Arcadia, a utopian simulation in the cloud. But when Arcadia begins to rapidly deplete the energy resources upon which the handful of survivors in the real world (aka "The Meat") depends, how long will The Meat be able -- and willing -- to help? Collects the entire eight-issue series.
208 pages, $29.99.
THE FICTION TP
Written by Curt Pires, art and cover by David Rubín
Four childhood friends discover a box of strange books that, when read aloud, can transport them to the beautiful, imaginary worlds described within. But when one of them goes missing, the others vow never to reveal where they've been and what they've seen. Years later, when one of the remaining kids, now an adult, also mysteriously disappears, it's up to the last two of the group to dig up their dusty books to find him and finally figure out what happened to their friend all those years ago. Collects the complete mini-series.
112 pages, $14.99.
DAY MEN VOLUME 2 TP
Written by Matt Gagnon, Michael Alan Nelson, art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze
The conclusion to the Day Men epic! The war between the Virgo and Ramses families has been called into a temporary ceasefire by Gustavo, a representative of the Old Families sent to mediate the conflict. But with Azalea facing a guilty verdict and certain death at the hands of a standard war tribunal, Day Man David Reid takes matters into his own hands by proposing Justice by Day, an ancient tradition pitting Day Men against each other in their families' names. Collects issues #5-8.
112 pages, $14.99.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA VOLUME 3 TP
Written by John Carpenter, Eric Powell, art by Brian Churilla, cover by Eric Powell
A collection of the final four issues of their run. As if sacrificing himself to end Lo Pan's reign wasn't enough, Jack Burton must now face his greatest challenge yet: the Hell of No Return. Luckily, Jack does have one companion in this eternity of endless torment. The very person he offed to get here, Lo Pan. When archnemesis becomes forced ally, Hell becomes the least of Jack's problems. Collects issues #9-12.
112 pages, $14.99.
SONS OF ANARCHY VOLUME 5 TP
Written by Ryan Ferrier, art by Matías Bergara, cover by Toni Infante
When Bobby's estranged nephew Dillon shows up in Charming, eager to join the club, the Sons are happy to fortify their numbers with a member of the family. But Dillon is cocky, impulsive, and violent, and a crucial mistake leads to a lost business opportunity and trouble with the Mayans. The Sons send Dillon home in shame, but he has other plans...and he doesn't care who gets caught in the crossfire. Based on the hit FX TV show. Collects issues #19-22 and features a cover gallery by Toni Infante (Sons of the Devil).
112 pages, $16.99.
MUNCHKIN VOLUME 2 TP
Written by Tom Siddell, art by Ian McGinty, Mike Luckas, Rian Sygh, Fred Stressing, cover by Ian McGinty.
Kick open the door. Kill the monster. Steal the treasure. Screw over everybody you come in contact with. Welcome to the world of Munchkin! Based on the popular game series, Munchkin Vol. 2 collect stories from the world of the fantasy roleplaying satire, featuring a time traveler, Spyke and Flower relaxing for a movie night, and the duo adventuring through a post-apocalyptic world. Collects issues #5-8.
112 pages, $14.99.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #2
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Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Hendry Prasetya, covers by Jamal Campbell, Goni Montes, Joe Quinones, David Ryan Robinson, Vanessa R. Del Rey.
Scorpina goes for Tommy where it hurts the most. Rita won't give up on her Green Ranger that easily. With Tommy's life hanging in the balance, the Rangers must get together to save their friend, or risk losing him forever.
32 pages, $3.99.
KLAUS: PEN & INK #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Dan Mora
This next installment of the "Pen & Ink" series collects Klaus issues #1-2 in an oversized, 11" x 17" format that features Dan Mora's detailed inks alongside new commentary and creative insights from Mora and writer Grant Morrison.
48 pages, $19.99.
KLAUS #5
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Dan Mora.
Magnus passes judgement on Klaus, and the enemy's past is revealed.
32 pages, $3.99.
KENNEL BLOCK BLUES #3
Written by Ryan Ferrier, art and cover by Daniel Bayliss.
Oliver spends some time in solitary and uncovers the prison's history and politics.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE LAST CONTRACT #4
Written by Ed Brisson, art and cover by Lisandro Estherren
Final issue! The Man discovers the identity of the blackmailer and comes face-to-face with the consequences of his life as a hitman.
32 pages, $3.99.
WELCOME BACK #7
Written by Christopher Sebela, art by Claire Roe, cover by Jonathan Brandon Sawyer.
Mali and Tessa head to South Africa, Tessa's homeland, to hide out from the army of Sequels chasing them.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE WOODS #21
Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Michael Dialynas.
Karen leads the survivors into the woods to regroup and plan revenge.
32 pages, $3.99.
TURNCOAT #2
Written by Alex Paknadel, art and cover by Artyom Trakhanov
Marta has to dive into her uncomfortable past and bring in a few friends from her days on the force to unravel the mystery surrounding the missing boy.
32 pages, $3.99.
BILL & TED GO TO HELL #3
Written by Brian Joines, art by Bachan, cover by Jamal Campbell, Alexis Ziritt
Bill & Ted will have to team up with Satan to take down the Easter Bunny and his master -- who are heading straight for the holy of all holies: Heaven! It's time for Joan of Arc to live up to her calling and kick some evil butt!
32 pages, $3.99.
THE SPIRE #8
Written by Simon Spurrier, art and cover by Jeff Stokely
Oversized final issue featuring 28 pages of story! The killer's identity and the truth behind the Pax 30 years ago are both revealed.
32 pages, $3.99.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #23
Written by Fred Van Lente, Jack is trapped in 1848, surrounded by ancient evil and low on reflexes, and he's about to learn the origin of Egg and Lo Pan.
32 pages, $3.99.
LANTERN CITY #12
Written by Matthew Daley, Mairghread Scott, art by Carlos Magno,, cover by Benjamin Carré
Final issue! Sander, Killian, and Kendal face off for control of Lantern City.
32 pages, $3.99.
ADVENTURE TIME #51
Written by Christopher Hastings, art by Ian McGinty, covers by Paul Reinwand, Mia Schwartz.
After too many back-to-back quests, Jake and Finn disagree on how important doing this hero stuff really is.
32 pages, $3.99.
JONESY #3
Written by Sam Humphries, art and cover by Caitlin Rose Boyle
Jonesy reeeaally wants a tattoo of her favorite anime pop idol, but when she tries to get her dad on board with the idea, she accidentally makes him want a tattoo instead!
32 pages, $3.99.
GIANT DAYS #13
Written by John Allison, art by Max Sarin, cover by Lissa Treiman
Daisy visits Esther's hometown to convince her to come back to University, while Susan spends her Easter break far away from her Northampton problems.
32 pages, $3.99.
MUNCHKIN #16
Written by Sam Sykes, art by Mike Luckas, cover by Scott Maynard.
Spyke, Flower, a Dwarf, and an Elf plan a mission into a long-sealed tomb to which they have recently acquired the key from the corpse of another adventurer.
32 pages, $3.99.
PEANUTS #32
Written by Charles M. Schulz, Jason Cooper, art by Charles M. Schulz, Donna Almendrala, Vicki Scott
(CA) Charles M. Schulz
Snoopy decides to give this baseball thing Charlie Brown seems to love a try.
32 pages, $3.99.
STEVEN UNIVERSE AND THE CRYSTAL GEMS #3
Written by Josceline Fenton, art by Chrystin Garland, covers by Kat Leyh, Jeremy Sorese, Josceline Fenton.
When Amethyst and Steven show proof of the glass ghost to Pearl, she recalls that Rose was the one who first told her the story.
32 pages, $3.99.
ADVENTURE TIME: ICE KING #4
Written by Pranas Naujokaitis, art by Natalie Andrewson, covers by Shelli Paroline. Braden Lamb, Jenna Ayoub, Stefan Tosheff.
Ice King and his "cool" new friends set off to beat up Marble with some evil tools.
32 pages, $3.99.
REGULAR SHOW #34
Written by Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, art by Laura Howell, covers by Mad Rupert, Pat Kinsella.
New story arc, featuring guest writers Ulises Farinas and Erick Freitas from Judge Dredd! Rigby and Mordecai begin a contest to see who can become more gentlemanly.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE BAKER STREET PECULIARS #2
Written by Roger Langridge, art and cover by Andy Hirsch
As the Peculiars continue their investigation of the missing statues, they pay 221B Baker Street a visit and are surprised by who they find there.
32 pages, $3.99.
art by Victor Santos, cover by Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz
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