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The First Original Comic Book Series from the Star of ‘John Wick’ and ‘The Matrix’
in February 2021
In this episode of ON THE SHELF Boom! Studios Gives Us First Look at Cartoonist Christine Larsen’s ORCS!
BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES #4, adapted & scripted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, who co-wrote the eponymous prequel novel based on Frank Herbert’s notes and illustrated by artist Dev Pramanik (Paradiso), colorist Alex Guimarães (Buffy: Every Generation) and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Once & Future), in partnership with Herbert Properties LLC and in full coordination with Abrams ComicArts, who published the first of three graphic novel adaptations of Herbert’s original classic novel DUNE in Fall 2020.
BOOM! Studios today announced that due to the overwhelming support of fans and readers, the first six issues of the highly acclaimed comic book series SEVEN SECRETS will return with new printings in February 2021.
BOOM! Studios has given us a first look at SPECTER INSPECTORS #1, a new original five-issue series in February 2021, from comics creators Bowen McCurdy (The Long Way Home), rising star Kaitlyn Musto, and letterer Jim Campbell about a group of social media savvy ghost hunters who seek out supernatural hot spots in order to answer the ultimate question. . . are ghosts even real?!
BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #5, the sci-fi epic from Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), with color assistance by Mariasara Miotti and letters by AndWorld Design, about one man’s unrelenting quest throughout space to discover the truth—no matter where it takes him. Available in stores January 20, 2021.
BOOM! Studios announced today that it would be making available, for the first time, some of the most rare convention variants in company history. Originally scheduled for release in 2020 as part of key convention stops around the United States, these variant covers will now be exclusively available in extremely limited quantities through comic shop retailers on February 24, 2021.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at ABBOTT: 1973 #1, the premiere issue of a new series from Miles Morales: Spider-Man mastermind & Eisner Award-winning writer Saladin Ahmed and acclaimed artist Sami Kivelä (Machine Gun Wizards), with colorist Mattia Iacono and letterer Jim Campbell. Debuting in January 2021, this new five-issue series returns to the Hugo Award-nominated world of Abbott, as the eponymous unstoppable reporter tackles a new corruption taking over Detroit in 1973 and the supernatural threat behind it.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at AN UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS #4, the latest issue in the new five-issue original series from acclaimed comics creator Dan Panosian (Slots), rising star artist Marianna Ignazzi, colorist Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Mike Fiorentino, a supernatural mystery about a group of high schoolers steeped in witchcraft and the town they live in filled with long-hidden secrets and unchecked power. Available on December 23, 2020.
20th Century Studios and BOOM! Studios announced that The Empty Man, based off the acclaimed graphic novels, will be available to own digitally and on Movies Anywhere beginning January 12, 2021 along with an all-new softcover collection set to arrive in comic stores, bookstores, and online in January, 2021.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at THE LAST WITCH #1, the premiere issue of a brand new original series from writer Conor McCreery (Kill Shakespeare), artist V.V. Glass, colorist Natalia Nesterenko, and letterer Jim Campbell, a young adult fantasy comic book series that shows that the greatest magic of all lies inside of us, available in January 2021. Boom! Studios announced this book back in February and you can check out this article here:
BOOM! Studios, in partnership with WildBrain Ltd. and Dentsu Entertainment USA, revealed a first look at MEGA MAN: FULLY CHARGED #5, part of the six-issue comic book series from Mega Man: Fully Charged television series writers A.J. Marchisello and Marcus Rinehart, along with artist Stefano Simeone (Read Only Memories) and acclaimed comics creators and TV/film executive producers, creators, and writers, Man of Action Entertainment.
BOOM! Studios announced the return of the blockbuster series WYND in May 2021 with issue #6, kicking off the next chapter in the acclaimed original series by award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Batman) and artist Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with letterer Aditya Bidikar (Isola). Tynion IV and Dialynas previously collaborated for three years on the GLAAD Award-winning series The Woods.
BOOM! Studios, in partnership with 20th Television, gives us our first look ANGEL & SPIKE #16, from acclaimed writer Zac Thompson (Spider-Geddon: Edge of Spider-Geddon), artist Hayden Sherman (Thumbs, The Few), colorist Roman Titov (Angel), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Angel) along with visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s The Avengers), available in November 2020.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at the Lumberjanes finale, LUMBERJANES: END OF SUMMER #1, from cartoonist Kat Leyh (Snapdragon), co-writer and co-creator Shannon Watters, artists Kanesha C. Bryant (Encyclopedia Lumberjanica) and Alexa Bosy (Lumberjanes: Somewhere That’s Green #1), as well as returning co-creator and series artist Brooklyn Allen, concluding the series in a special oversized issue.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES #2, adapted & scripted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, who co-wrote the eponymous prequel novel based on Frank Herbert’s notes
BOOM! Studios, in partnership with WildBrain Ltd. and Dentsu Entertainment USA, today revealed a first look at MEGA MAN: FULLY CHARGED #4, the six-issue comic book series from Mega Man: Fully Charged television series writers A.J. Marchisello and Marcus Rinehart, along with artist Stefano Simeone (Read Only Memories) and acclaimed comics creators and TV/film executive producers, creators, and writers, Man of Action Entertainment.
BOOM! Studios unveiled the five exclusive full foil variant covers available on LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY 2020, taking place on Wednesday, November 25 at participating comics retailers. To find your participating local comic shop, visit localcomicshopday.com.
Discover the Fate of Time Force Rangers Jen & Wes in a New Power Rangers Graphic Novel in October 2020
BOOM! Studios, in partnership with WildBrain Ltd. and Dentsu Entertainment USA, gives us our first look at MEGA MAN: FULLY CHARGED #3, the six-issue comic book series from Mega Man: Fully Charged television series writers A.J. Marchisello and Marcus Rinehart, along with artist Stefano Simeone (Read Only Memories) and acclaimed comics creators and TV/film executive producers, creators, and writers, Man of Action Entertainment.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at JUST BEYOND: WELCOME TO BEAST ISLAND, a brand new graphic novel in the highly acclaimed middle grade horror series from R.L. Stine, the award-winning, bestselling author of Goosebumps and Fear Street, artists Kelly & Nichole Matthews (Pandora’s Legacy), and letterer Mike Fiorentino, and featuring a cover by Julian Totino Tedesco (Life of Captain Marvel), in stores October 2020.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at WICKED THINGS #6, the final issue of the limited series reuniting the Eisner Award-winning team of writer John Allison (Steeple, Bad Machinery), artist Max Sarin, colorist Whitney Cogar, and letterer Jim Campbell, about everyone’s favorite young detective from the world of Giant Days: Charlotte “Lottie” Grote.
Discover the Importance of Finding New Friends and Connecting with Others in February 2021
As part of a campaign to bring new readers to comics BOOM! Studios today announced that BRZRKR, the blockbuster new series from Keanu Reeves alongside co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!), will be offered in complete graphic novel set sets through Kickstarter. The full campaign can be found here at Kickstarter.
BOOM! Studios gives us our first look at DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES #1, the series premiere of a twelve-issue DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES comic book series arriving in stores October 2020. This will be adapted & scripted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, who co-wrote the eponymous prequel novel based on Frank Herbert’s notes and illustrated by artist Dev Pramanik (Paradiso) and colorist Alex Guimarães, in partnership with Herbert Properties LLC and in full coordination with Abrams ComicArts, who are publishing in the fall the first of three graphic novel adaptations of Herbert’s original classic novel DUNE.
BOOM! Studios announced that WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD #1, the first issue of the new sci-fi epic from Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk), Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), with color assistance by Mariasara Miotti and letters by AndWorld Design, about one man’s unrelenting quest throughout space to discover the truth—no matter where it takes him, has sold out of its second printing at the distributor level!
BOOM! Studios announces THE EXPANSE, a new four-issue limited comic book series from writer Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and artist Alejandro Aragon (Resonant) which is set between Season 4 and the upcoming fifth season of the Amazon Prime Video hit television series, The Expanse. The limited comic book series is available in comic shops starting December 2, 2020.
BOOM! Studios announced that WYND, the original series from award-winning superstars James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Batman) and artist Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with letterer Aditya Bidikar (Isola), has sold out of the second printing of issue #1 at the distributor level!
BOOM! Studios gives us a brand new look at THE AVANT-GUARDS: DOWN TO THE WIRE, an original graphic novel concluding the story of the beloved group of misfit art students who banded together to create their school’s first ever basketball team.
BOOM! Studios announced that superstar artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America) is the new series artist for BRZRKR, the upcoming twelve-issue limited series from the iconic Keanu Reeves in his Must Read comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!), colorist Bill Crabtree (BRPD), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy).
Discover that There’s No Place Like Home in a New Original Middle Grade
Graphic Novel in February 2021
BOOM! Studios revealed a new look at the original graphic novel, THE SACRIFICE OF DARKNESS, from New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay, writer Tracy Lynne Oliver, artist Rebecca Kirby, and colorist James Fenner, adapting Gay’s New York Times bestselling short story “We Are the Sacrifice of Darkness” into a full-length graphic novel and expanding the short story about a tragic event that forever bathes the world in darkness, available in October 2020.
POWER RANGERS: DRAKKON NEW DAWN #1 Sells Out Immediately & Returns With New Printing
The Official Prequel to The New York Times Bestselling Series Comes to Comics For the First Time
Discover the Real Life Lumberjanes and Hardcore Lady-types Who Made History in September 2020
Discover the First-Ever Original Comic Book Series from the Star of John Wick’ and ‘The Matrix’ in October 2020
Historic Firefly Event Blue Sun Rising Reveals The Secret Power Behind The ‘Verse
BOOM! Studios announced the new original comic book series WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY’RE DEAD by superstars Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), about one man’s unrelenting quest throughout space to discover the truth—no matter where it takes him. Available in stores September 2020.
Discover a Town Where Salem Witches Have Survived for Generations
in This Chilling New Series
Premier Publisher Honored By Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Committee in 2020
BOOM! Studios announced a new original comic book series, SEVEN SECRETS, from New York Times bestselling author Tom Taylor (DCeased) and fan favorite artist Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), about seven powerful secrets—words, wonders, weapons, and worse—with the power to change the world.
BOOM! Studios today announced their new comic book and graphic novel releases for July 2020.
BOOM! Studios revealed a brand new trailer, as well as upcoming variant cover art by acclaimed artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest) for WYND. The all new original series reunities award-winning superstars James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Batman) and Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with letterer Aditya Bidikar (Isola). Tynion IV and Dialynas previously collaborated for three years on the GLAAD Award winning series The Woods.
Disney+ has ordered the 8-episode series Just Beyond from writer Seth Grahame-Smith and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson Adapt Their New York Times Best-Selling Novel To Comics For The First Time
Discover the Robot Hero of Silicon City Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
in August 2020
BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at ALIENATED #3, the latest issue of the new original series from acclaimed writer Simon Spurrier (John Constantine: Hellblazer, Coda), artist Chris Wildgoose (Batgirl, Batman: Nightwalker), colorist André May, and letterer Jim Campbell, a subversive coming-of-age story about having all the power to change the world but the unready hands to truly wield it, available in May 2020.
Wash’s Past and Future Revealed in New FIREFLY Graphic Novel From BOOM! Studios
Discover the Untold Stories of the Beloved Firefly Character in a New Graphic Novel in November 2020
NETFLIX STRIKES FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH COMIC BOOK AND GRAPHIC NOVEL PUBLISHER BOOM! STUDIOS
THE SLAYER’S BEST FRIEND WILLOW FEATURES IN NEW SOLO SERIES FROM BOOM STUDIOS!
