KONG OF SKULL ISLAND #1 (of 6)
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Writer: James Asmus
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Felipe Massafera
Incentive Cover 1: Nick Robles
Incentive Cover 2: Eric Powell
Synopsis:
- King Kong, world-famous and original gargantuan ape, is the progenitor of an entire genre, spawning sequels, remakes, and countless other interpretations. You know Kong. You love Kong!
- King Kong was created by Merian C. Cooper, and Kong of Skull Island is grounded in artist/author Joe DeVito’s groundbreaking literary property Skull Island. BOOM! is partnering with DeVito Artworks LLC to present this story, exclusively authorized and endorsed by the Cooper family as their official King Kong/Skull Island prequel and sequel origin story.
- Two fractured and combative civilizations are forced to band together as they venture onto Skull Island—their new home—and are horrified to discover it is populated by dinosaurs, giant creatures…and Kongs.
- From All-New Inhumans writer James Asmus and Planet of the Apes artist Carlos Magno.
SOMBRA #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Justin Jordan
Artist: Raúl Treviño
Cover Artist: Jilipollo
Synopsis:
- Justin Jordan (John Flood, Spread) tackles a provocative topic—the violent drug cartels of Mexico—partnering with artist Raúl Treviño, who lives in Mexico and is drawing on his first-hand experiences to inform the story.
- A DEA agent, who disappeared in Mexico years ago, has resurfaced and is now out-brutalizing some of the cartels he was sent to investigate. His daughter has been tasked with stopping him…by any means necessary.
- Perfect for fans of Scalped, the novels Heart of Darkness and Savages, or the film Apocalypse Now.
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ADVENTURE TIME COMICS #1
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Tony Millionaire, Katie Cook, Art Baltazar
Artists: Tony Millionaire, Katie Cook, Art Baltazar
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Erin Hunting
Subscription Cover: Derek Kirk Kim
Incentive Cover: Salty
Incentive Cover: Nick Pitarra
Incentive Cover: Tony Millionaire
Synopsis:
- Oh My Glob! We’ve unleashed some of the industry’s best cartoonists loose in the Land of Ooo to share their most algebraic stories in their own voices!
- The first issue is so math thanks to Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), and Art Baltazar (Patrick the Wolf Boy). You’re lumping welcome!
- This ongoing series will feature radical stories from Jeffrey Brown (Darth Vader and Son), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Kelly Thompson (Jem and the Holograms), Box Brown (Andre The Giant), and more!
GARFIELD 2016 SUMMER SPECIAL #1
One-shot
Retail Price: $7.99
Writers: Scott Nickel, Mark Evanier
Artists: Brittney Williams, Andy Hirsch, Sara Talmadge, Lissy Marlin
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Andy Hirsch
Incentive Cover: Chip Zdarsky
Synopsis:
- Everyone’s favorite, lasagna-lovin’, Monday-hatin’, lazy, Fat Cat stars in this new, summertime one-shot special that collects four, never-before-seen short stories.
- Stories include Garfield venturing out as a Nighttime Crusader, fighting his own impulse control, and going up against “The Most Annoying Cat in the World.” Plus, Nermal is seeing double—does he have a twin he never knew about?!
- Features the long-awaited Chip Zdarsky cover!
PEANUTS: FRIENDS FOREVER 2016 SPECIAL #1
One-shot
Retail Price: $7.99
Writers: Charles M. Schulz, Jason Cooper
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Donna Almendrala, Vicki Scott
Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz
Synopsis:
- After five years and 39 issues, four original graphic novels, and a groundbreaking tribute book, we bid farewell to this incarnation of Peanuts comics with an oversized finale.
- Snoopy’s Daisy Hill Farm is being torn down and Charlie Brown tries to be there for him. It’s a warm goodbye filled with love and heart for all devoted Peanuts readers!
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LUCAS STAND #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Kurt Sutter & Caitlin Kittredge
Artist: Jesús Hervás
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Riley Rossmo
Incentive Cover: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Synopsis: Lucas is sent back to 1943 Occupied France to kill a demon, but must avoid altering history in the process.
STRANGE ATTRACTORS #2 (of 5)
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Writer: Charles Soule
Artists: Greg Scott, Soo Lee
Cover Artists: Greg Scott with Scott Newman
Synopsis: As Professor Brownfield gains greater influence over Heller, Heller’s obsession with “correcting” New York only grows, terrifying his loved ones.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: PINK #3 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Brenden Fletcher and Kelly Thompson
Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Elsa Charretier
Incentive Cover: Emily Hu
Incentive Cover: Stacey Lee
Synopsis: Reeling from an unexpected betrayal, Kimberly must work with old and new friends to free her loved ones from Goldar’s clutches.
WEAVERS #3 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Dylan Burnett
Cover Artist: Dylan Burnett
Synopsis: As Sid and Frankie hunt down a lead, Sid does a little digging in secret from the Weavers.
JOYRIDE #4
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly
Artist: Marcus To
Cover Artist: Marcus To
Synopsis: Now an ongoing series! Dewydd and Catrin explain their pasts to Uma, who might have to continue the joyride on her own.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #5
Retail Price: Main: $3.99
Writer: Kyle Higgins
Artist: Thony Silas
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jamal Campbell
Zord Incentive Cover 1: Goñi Montes
Incentive Cover 2: Riley Rossmo
Action Figure Variant: David Ryan Robinson
Villain Variant: Greg Smallwood
Synopsis: Guest artist issue! Thony Silas (Venom) and Kyle Higgins, the team behind Batman Beyond 2.0, join forces again for a special one-shot focusing on the Ranger that Rita approached before finding Tommy—Zack!
KLAUS #7 (of 7)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Synopsis: Final issue! Klaus must not only save Yuletime, but the town of Grimsvig itself from the evil Krampus and Lord Magnus.
THE WOODS #24
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Synopsis: Sacrifices will be made, and not everyone will live to see tomorrow.
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OVER THE GARDEN WALL #4
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Jim Campbell & Amalia Levari
Artists: Jim Campbell & Cara McGee
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jim Campbell
Subscription Cover: Jen Hickman
Synopsis: Greg tries to stop a man from cutting down all the trees for his enormous treehouse, while Anna has to deal with her mother’s ghost and the disappearance of her friend.
REGULAR SHOW #37
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mad Rupert
Artist: Laura Howell
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jorge Corona
Subscription Cover: Tyler Jenkins
Synopsis: New story arc! When Benson’s had enough and ditches the Park, Mordecai and Rigby accidentally start the Apocalypse in his absence
ADVENTURE TIME #54
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Christopher Hastings
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jackie Forrentino
Subscription Cover: Veronica Fish
Synopsis: Finn and Jake are sheriff and deputy of a wild west town…or are they? Is this even real?!
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LUMBERJANES/GOTHAM ACADEMY #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Chynna Clugston Flores
Artists: Rosemary Valero-O’Connell & Maddi Gonzalez
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Natacha Bustos
Connecting Subscription Cover: Kelly & Nichole Matthews
Incentive Cover: Colleen Coover
Synopsis: What the junk—Jen is missing?! The Lumberjanes and Gotham Academy crew regroup at camp to figure out how to find their missing friends.
GOLDIE VANCE #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Hope Larson
Artist: Brittney Williams
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Brittney Williams
Incentive Cover: Kelsey Beckett
Synopsis: Goldie discovers the truth behind Ludwig’s disappearance, but will she be able to find him before someone else does?
GIANT DAYS #16
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: John Allison
Artist: Max Sarin
Cover Artist: Lissa Treiman
Synopsis: Daisy has to draw on new reserves of inner strength after she loses control of a party of prospective students on an open day, while the “lonely, unlovable spinster” Susan tries dating again with disastrous results.
MUNCHKIN #19
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Katie Cook
Artist: Katie Cook
Cover Artist: Derek Fridolfs
Special Notes: Special guest creator Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) takes Spyke to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of…dropping a ton of loot!
LUMBERJANES #28
Retail Price: Main: $3.99
Writers: Shannon Watters & Kat Leyh
Artist: Myra Hild
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Kat Leyh
Incentive Cover: Jen Bartel
Synopsis: The Roanoke cabin has a heart-to-heart with the Zodiac cabin before going to save the High Council.
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THE JOYNERS #2 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: R.J. Ryan
Artist: David Marquez
Cover Artist: David Marquez
Synopsis: Divorce is always a tricky subject, more so when you’re one of the wealthiest geniuses in the modern world.
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THE SIGNATURE ART OF BRIAN STELFREEZE HC
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Retail Price: $49.99
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Synopsis:
- The definitive art collection of the quintessential artist’s artist, perfect for fans of the craft.
- Explore the career of comics legend Brian Stelfreeze in exquisite detail.
- An unprecedented look at never-before-seen sketches, process sections, fan-favorite classic pieces, sequential pages, covers across Brian’s career, and commentary from his collaborators, including Scott Peterson, Doug Wagner, Khary Randolph, Adam Hughes, and Cully Hamner.
HEXED: THE HARLOT & THE THIEF VOL. 3 TP
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Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Emma Rios
Synopsis: Series conclusion! Following the shocking death in Volume 2, Lucifer has become the Keeper of Secrets and sets out to kill Madam Cymbaline once and for all. Raina and Bob aren’t going to give up on Lucifer’s humanity, though, and set out to save her with help from the most unexpected source—the now-human Harlot. Collects issues #9-12.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK VOL. 3 TP
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Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Maxim Simic
Cover Artist: Ibrahim Moustafa
Synopsis: After all the trouble of escaping New York, Snake Plissken will have to sneak back into the city to get revenge on the President. But new forces have gained power in Manhattan since Snake was last there, making this mission more dangerous than ever. Collects issues #9-12.
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED ARCHIVE VOL. 1 HC
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Retail Price: $44.99
Writers: Clive Barker, D.G. Chichester, Alan Grant, John Wagner
Artists: Jim Baikie, Paul Johnson, Martin Emond, Jackson Guice, Alfred Ramirez, Bret Blevins, Mike Manley, Ricardo Villagrán
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
Synopsis:
- Explore horror master Clive Barker’s ’90s cult-classic Nightbreed series like never before in this comprehensive hardcover archive collection.
- Features the adaptation of Clive Barker’s original screenplay; year 1 of the original ’90s Nightbreed Epic comic run; and the Hellraiser/Nightbreed crossover, all remastered and collected for the first time.
- First appearing in the cult classic 1990 film, the Nightbreed is a tribe of monsters and outcasts who hide out from society in an underground community called Midian.
- Features a Foreword written by D.G. Chichester.
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GARFIELD VOL. 9 TP: HIS 9 LIVES TP
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Retail Price: $13.99
Writer: Scott Nickel
Artists: Brittney Williams, Roger Langridge, Andy Hirsch, Various
Cover Artists: Andy Hirsch, Brittney Williams, Roger Langridge, Various
Synopsis: It’s Garfield like you’ve never seen him before. Garfield: His 9 Lives went from illustrated book to beloved animated special, and now you can see the different lives of Garfield throughout history in comics for the first time, drawn by an all-star cast of artists including Roger Langridge, Brittney Williams, Andy Hirsch, Genevieve FT, Frazer Irving, and more. Collects issues #33-36.
CLARENCE TP
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writers: Liz Prince, Derek Fridolfs
Artists: Evan Palmer, JJ Harrison
Cover Artist: Philip Murphy
Synopsis:
- Join the Hug Force!
- Celebrate the best of childhood with Cartoon Network’s Clarence, the story of an optimistic, spirited, lovable boy in the 4th grade who sees the best in all things and wants to try everything—because everything is amazing!
- Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo have lot to learn about worms when a fishing trip goes sideways for these friends.
- Collects issues #1-4, and features short stories by Derek Fridolfs (Batman: Li’l Gotham) and JJ Harrison (Adventure Time)!
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JIM HENSON’S THE STORYTELLER: DRAGONS HC
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Retail Price: $24.99
Writers: Daniel Bayliss, Fabian Rangel Jr., Nathan Pride, Hannah Christenson, Jorge Corona
Artists: Daniel Bayliss, Nathan Pride, Hannah Christenson, Jorge Corona
Cover Artist: David Petersen
Synopsis:
- Following Witches, this is our second in a themed series of Jim Henson’s The Storyteller tales, this time centered around dragons.
- Includes four tales of dragons, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series.
- Collects the complete limited series and also includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the process and care taken in adapting each of these timeless legends.
TOIL AND TROUBLE HC
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Retail Price: $29.99
Writers: Mairghread Scott
Artists: Kelly & Nichole Matthews
Cover Artist: Sarah Stone
Synopsis:
- A daring reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
- Includes behind-the-scenes material and an extensive guide that draws parallels between the original text and this wholly unique interpretation.
- The three fates—Riata, Cait, and Smertae—have always been guiding and protecting Scotland unseen. When there is a disagreement between the sisters, Riata and Smertae will use men as pawns, and Smertae will direct Macbeth to a crown he was never meant to have.
- Collects the complete six-issue limited series.
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MUNCHKIN VOL. 3 TP
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writers: Tom Siddell, Sam Sykes
Artists: Ian McGinty, Mike Luckas, Scott Maynard
Cover Artist: Ian McGinty
Synopsis: Based on the immensely popular card game, Munchkin comes to comics! Taking place in a very flexible mashup of genres, Munchkin collects stories from the world of the fantasy roleplaying satire. What do Munchkins do? They play for the win. They are rules lawyers. They backstab. They gloat. They whine when someone else backstabs or gloats. Collects issues #9-12.
