KILL AUDIO www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
Follow the adventures of an immortal little troll of a man who struggles to find purpose in a land where creativity is a controlled substance.
Story by Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert Art by Sheldon Vella Series Synopsis Rock N Roll will die! Kill Audio, on the other hand, can’t. He’s an immortal troll charged with rebalancing musical creativity in the world of Sight & Sound. But things are easier said than done in a place where nothing is what it seems, leaving Kill Audio to track down the musical “fathers” of every genre, while a dark conspiracy keeps them perpetually hidden. With the help of a talking pillow, a skeleton in a beaver suit, and a drug-addled chicken, Kill Audio is determined to set things right. But who defines what’s “right”? From the creator of the best-selling THE AMORY WARS!
Key Selling Points SEPTEMBER • Claudio Sanchez took the Direct Market by storm with the best-selling series “The Amory Wars.” • Coheed and Cambria’s album “Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow” debuted at #6 on the Billboard charts. • The band’s been featured in the mega-selling video game smash ROCK BAND and headlined Warped and the Kerrang! Tour. • First time in trade paperback!
KILL AUDIO SC 9/4/2012 978-1-60886-292-4 USD $17.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 208 pages Full Color Throughout Also Available Amory Wars: The Second Stage Turbine Blade Ultimate Edition ISBN 978-1-60886-035-7
Amory Wars: In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 Ultimate Edition ISBN 978-1-60886-102-6
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SEPTEMBER 9/4/2012 USD $14.99 The Avengefuls 978-1-60886-273-3 Full Color Throughout Color Full Softcover, 7 x 10, 112 pages Softcover, Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Slightly Prices THE AVENGEFULS
Rich Johnston runs one of the most popular comic and pop culture sites, A parody of the Summer’s hottest superhero movie, in trade paperback Bleeding Cool, and is well known in fandom. just in time for DVD promotions.
• • threats? Well, he better, because that’s why we’re making this comic! why we’re because that’s Well, he better, threats? Key Selling Points assemble this rag-tag group together into a team ready to face Earth’s greatest to face Earth’s into a team ready together group assemble this rag-tag American Idol, a reality TV star thawed out from the 1940s. Can The Hoff TV reality a Idol, American Hoff Can The 1940s. the from out star thawed Iron Muslim, the world’s leading for-profit deity ScienTHORlogy, and Captain and Captain deity ScienTHORlogy, leading for-profit Muslim, the world’s Iron Avengefuls Assemble! A fundamentalist Islamic terrorist codenamed The The codenamed terrorist Islamic fundamentalist A Assemble! Avengefuls Series Synopsis
Story by Rich Johnston Story Turner and Bryan Joshua Covey, Michael Netzer, Art by Chris Haley, fanaticism and the healing power of Hollywood.
Johnston takes us on a raucous ride through politics, In THE AVENGEFULS saga, BLEEDING COOL’s Rich CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER
MASTERPIECES www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
From Clive Barker’s twisted visions of Hell, Pinhead and the rest of Leviathan’s minions bring you these classic tales of Hellraiser horror!
Story by Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Mike Mignola et al. Art by Alex Ross, Kevin O’Neill, et al. Series Synopsis Straight from the far reaches of Hell, comes a collection of classic HELLRAISER tales that will light your soul on fire! This must-have collection features stories originally published by Marvel Comics--classic spine- tinglers for die-hard fans and new readers alike, collecting a host of work from comic luminaries that you will not want to miss! Featuring the work of Clive Barker (HELLRAISER), Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN), Mike Mignola (HELLBOY) Larry Wachowski (THE MATRIX), Alex Ross, (KINGDOM COME), Kevin O’Neill (LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) and many more! Don’t miss this first volume in a series that will assemble the best HELLRAISER comics that have ever been!
Key Selling Points JANUARY • Clive Barker’s creative vision has inspired a legion of die-hard fans who will want these stories in a durable collected format they can display on their shelves. • A host of the comics industry’s stop talents have lent their hands to Clive’s vision, creating unique and compelling stories. • Many of the creators went on to big successes after their work on this series, such as Larry Wachowski of Matrix fame.
CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES VOL. 1 1/10/2012 9781608860685 USD $19.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Also Available Softcover, 7 x 10, 160 pages Full Color Throughout Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol.1 ISBN 978-1-60886-072-2 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-60886-087-6 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol. 3 ISBN 978-1-60886-090-6 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol. 4 ISBN 978-1-60886-283-2 – November 2012 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-60886-274-0 - September 2012 IRREDEEMABLE www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
Legendary comic writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) takes superhero comics to the next level asking the question, “What if the world’s greatest superhero decided to become the world’s greatest super-villain?”
Story by Mark Waid Art by Diego Barreto
Series Synopsis The Eisner Award nominated comic book industry event ends with the last exciting volume of the original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain? A “twilight of the superheros”-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT. Key Selling Points
• Mark Waid has written stories for every major comic book SEPTEMBER publisher, and his seminal graphic novel, KINGDOM COME, is one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time. • IRREDEEMABLE was nominated for four 2010 Eisner Awards for Best New Series, Best Continuing Series, Best Writer (Mark Waid) and Best Cover Artist (John Cassaday). The series was also nominated for two Harvey Awards for Best New Series and Best Writer (Mark Waid). • Mark Waid was handpicked by DC Comics to update SUPERMAN’s origin story in 2005 with BIRTHRIGHT. • IRREDEEMABLE graphic novels have seen multiple reprints, selling over 60,000 copies. IRREDEEMABLE VOL. 10 9/4/2012 978-1-60886-275-7 USD $16.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Also Available Softcover, 7 x 10, 128 pages Full Color Throughout Irredeemable Vol. 1 Irredeemable Vol. 6 ISBN 978-1-934506-90-5 ISBN 978-1-60886-054-8 Irredeemable Vol. 2 Irredeemable Vol. 7 ISBN 978-1-60886-000-5 ISBN 978-1-60886-055-5 Irredeemable Vol. 3 Irredeemable Vol. 8 ISBN 978-1-60886-008-1 ISBN 978-1-60886-082-1 Irredeemable Vol. 4 Irredeemable Vol. 9 ISBN 978-1-60886-029-6 ISBN 978-1-60886-083-8 Irredeemable Vol. 5 ISBN 978-1-60886-040-1 ROGER LANGRIDGE’S www.kaboom-studios.com SNARKED
A fresh and epically funny spin on a classic from fan-favorite Roger Langridge.
Story and art by Roger Langridge
Series Synopsis Harvey Award-winning creator Roger Langridge (THE MUPPET SHOW, THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER) is back as the fantastical adventure of SNARKED continues! After escaping the clutches of the dastardly royal advisors, our heroes set sail on a sea-spanning voyage in search of the missing Red King, running across a number of familiar Lewis Carroll characters along the way! Collecting issues 5-8 of the critically acclaimed series, join Queen Scarlett, baby Rusty, the Walrus, and the Carpenter as they brave the high seas in search of Snark Island and the treasures that lie within. This remarkable collection also features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and commentary
from Roger Langridge! OCTOBER
Key Selling Points • Roger has recently worked on alternative comics, kids comics, and mainstream superhero comics – his cross-genre appeal can reach out to an array of different audiences. • Fresh spin on THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS and other Lewis Carroll classics, with characters that will be recognizable to readers of all ages. • Graphic novel readers will be curious about and excited by the first original KaBOOM! graphic novel series. SNARKED VOL. 2: SHIPS AND SEALING WAX 10/2/2012 978-1-60886-276-4 USD $14.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 112 pages Full Color Throughout Also Available Snarked Vol. 1: Forks and Hope ISBN 978-1-60886-095-1 MATTIAS ADOLFSSON SKETCHBOOK
The mad scientist of the Moleskine, European illustrator Mattias Adolfsson’s lush sketchbook drawings are collected for the first time in North America.
Created by Mattias Adolfsson Series Synopsis For the first time in North America, brilliant Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson’s incredibly lush sketchbook illustrations are collected in a facsimile Moleskine edition. Adolfsson, in between assignments for the New York Times, videogame design, children’s books and other major publications, spends his time filling untold Moleskines with intricate and beautifully detailed drawings of whatever strikes his fancy. From hot-rod spaceships to rocket-fueled fountain pens, from baroque robots to Richard-Scary-gone-berserk cityscapes, Adolfsson uses his imagination to create everything mad
scientists world-over haven’t even begun to dream up. OCTOBER Key Selling Points • Adolfsson’s art style will appeal to indie comics buyers, while the subjects of his drawings -- robots, Star Wars, spaceships, cars, etc., -- will generate crossover appeal with a larger comics and geek-culture-savvy audience. • Though Adolfsson’s fanbase is concentrated in the US, this is the first North American collection of any of his work. • Adolfsson’s work has been highly lauded by respected comics news sites
and journalists, including Comics Alliance and Tom Spurgeon. MATTIAS ADOLFSSON SKETCHBOOK 10/2/2012 978-1-60886-277-1 USD $16.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 128 pages Full Color Throughout BIG.BOLD.BOOM! www.boom-studios.com
OCTOBER 10/2/2012 USD $14.99 978-1-60886-278-8 Full Color Throughout Color Full Softcover, 7 x 10, 128 pages Softcover, Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Slightly Prices ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST VOL. 3 VOL. ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST ELRIC
New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson is a rising star in Neil Gaiman called Moorcock “my model for what a writer was” Michael Moorcock is the author of countless legendary fantasy comics, with credits across its major publishers (SUPERMAN, while Warren Ellis said he is one of the “eight core sites in my stories and novels, and the creator of many of fantasy’s most iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN, FABLES) creative genome.” beloved characters.
ISBN 978-1-60886-066-1 Elric: The Balance Lost Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-60886-048-7
Elric: The Balance Lost Vol. 1 Also Available • • • Story by Michael Moorcock and Chris Roberson by Michael Moorcock Story Biagini Art by Francesco Elric back to comic books in an original ongoing series! teams up with legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock to bring teams up with legendary to bring fantasy author Michael Moorcock Chris Roberson (SUPERMAN, iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN) as he he as STARBORN) LEE’S STAN iZOMBIE, (SUPERMAN, Roberson Chris of a Pale Prince aren’t all in his head. Join New York Times bestseller Times bestseller York all in his head. Join New Prince aren’t of a Pale videogame designer, must acknowledge that his reoccurring dreams dreams that his reoccurring must acknowledge videogame designer, that threatens to overpower them all, while Eric Beck, a modern-day them all, while Eric Beck, to overpower a modern-day that threatens Across worlds, Elric, Hawkmoon and Corum begin to face the force worlds, and Corum begin to face the force Across Elric, Hawkmoon Balance is in peril, and the Eternal Champion is caught in the crosshairs! in the crosshairs! Balance is in peril, and the Eternal Champion is caught novels! Signs appear throughout the Multiverse that the Cosmic the Multiverse that the Cosmic Signs appear throughout novels! The concluding volume of Elric’s epic return to comics and graphic to comics and graphic epic return of Elric’s The concluding volume Series Synopsis Key Selling Points
brings his most popular characters back to graphic novels. One of fantasy’s most beloved and revered authors, Michael Moorcock, BIG.BOLD.BOOM! www.boom-studios.com
OCTOBER 10/2/2012 USD $14.99 978-1-60886-279-5 Full Color Throughout Color Full Softcover, 7 x 10, 112 pages Softcover, Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Slightly Prices GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA GRACE GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA
Full of the sordid affairs and juicy plotlines that make soap operas Approachable miniseries perfect for both current superhero fans Incredible crossover appeal with both males and females unfamiliar so addicting. and lapsed readers. with comic books.
• • • Story by Grace Randolph by Grace Story Dauterman Art by Russell TMZ-fueled look at what it’s like with a superhero! to live TMZ-fueled look at what it’s the familiar super-team and turns it on its head with a scandalous, and turns it on its head with a scandalous, the familiar super-team X, HER-OES) and hot new artist Russell Dauterman, this series takes Dauterman, this series takes artist Russell and hot new X, HER-OES) then some! From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION NATION (Marvel’s Randolph rising star writer Grace then some! From families are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life - and everydayof and - problems life sordid the with faced are families super set. Find out what happens behind the masks as superhero super set. Find out what happens behind the masks as superhero Meta Legion! It’s the egos, the tantrums, and the betrayals of the of the the egos, the tantrums, and the betrayals Meta Legion! It’s Meet the “Real Housewives” of Earth’s greatest super-team, the the super-team, greatest of Earth’s Housewives” Meet the “Real Series Synopsis
Key Selling Points What goes down when the capes come off? PLANET OF
THE APES www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
The classic action and drama of Apes is back in this brand new graphic novel series.
Story by Daryl Gregory Art by Carlos Magno Series Synopsis After the dramatic conclusion to the last arc, Ape and Human society seem to be at a breaking point! Skintown is in flames, and the ape government is hunting down the fleeing humans. Bako makes a desperate move that could change the course of the war, while deep below the city, sister turns on sister!
Key Selling Points
• Special over-sized volume with 144 pages OCTOBER • The Planet of the Apes movie franchise has grossed over $750,000,000. • New Apes stories in continuity with the original fan-favorite films. • Shows the world before the 1968 film, when Man and Ape shared the world in tense balance. • 20th Century Fox released the new prequel, Rise of the Planet of the Apes in Summer 2011, to commercial and critical success, reigniting interest in the Apes franchise. • Daryl Gregory is an award winning science-fiction novelist familiar to prose as well as comicbook readers.
PLANET OF THE APES VOL. 3 10/2/2012 978-1-60886-271-9 USD $16.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 144 pages Full Color Throughout Also Available Planet of the Apes Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-660-1 Planet of the Apes Vol. 2: The Devil’s Pawn ISBN ISBN 978-1-60886-669-4 Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes ISBN 978-1-60886-258-0 Exile on the Planet of the Apes ISBN 978-1-60886-286-3 – December 2012 ADVENTURE TIME www.kaboom-studios.com
It’s ADVENTURE TIME! Join Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and Princess Bubblegum for all-new adventures through The Land of Ooo.
Story by Ryan North Art by Shelli Paroline and Branden Lamb Series Synopsis The totally algebraic adventures of Finn and Jake have come to the comic book page! The Lich, a super-lame, SUPER-SCARY skeleton dude, has returned to the the Land of Ooo, and he’s bent on total destruction! Luckily, Finn and Jake are on the case...but can they succeed against their most destructive foe yet? Featuring fan-favorite characters Marceline the Vampire Queen, Princess Bubblegum, Lumpy Space Princess and the Ice King! Key Selling Points • Based on the extremely popular Cartoon Network animated show. • With the show exploding in the ratings, garnering rave online reviews, NOVEMBER major cosplay at the San Diego Comic-Con, and huge displays dominating the New York Comic Con, it’s clear fandom is obsessed and 2012 is the Year of Adventure Time! • Written by one the web’s most popular, successful webcartoonists, Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics). • The first issue of the comic was so popular it sold out three printings. • Popular with all ages -- kids, teens and adults. • Cartoon Network will promote new Adventure Time book releases to its 2.7 million Facebook fans.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1 11/6/2012 978-1-60886-280-1 USD $14.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 128 pages Full Color Throughout Available in North America only CAROL LAY’S ILLITERATURE
From the pages of Salon, Carol Lay’s Story Minute and Way Lay strips are collected in the first of a series of beautiful hardcover volumes.
Created by Carol Lay Series Synopsis From the Underground era to THE SIMPSONS comic book to her graphic novel THE BIG SKINNY, Carol Lay has been writing and drawing amazing stories for years. Her Story Minute strip, which gained a devoted following while appearing on Salon.com, is collected here for the first time. Key Selling Points • Lay’s work will appeal to both devoted comics fans and the casual readers who know her strip from Salon.com and the variety of alt-weekly newspapers that carried it. CAROL LAY’S ILLITERATURE • Lay strikes comedic gold by inserting absurdity into the mundane 11/6/2012 NOVEMBER aspects of regular life, a combination that uniquely amuses and connects 978-1-60886-282-5 with her audience USD $14.99 • Lay’s work will connect with women specifically in both the Boomer Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Hardcover, 9 x 7, 112 pages and Generation X generations, which comprise the largest book-buying demographic. ICE AGE www.kaboom-studios.com
Just in time for the holidays, KABOOM! is serving up a mammoth heap of ICE AGE with family-friendly 8 x 8 storybooks!
Story by Caleb Monroe Art by Shelli Paroline and Branden Lamb
Series Synopsis It’s holiday time for the bumbling Sid the Sloth, the practical Manny the Mammoth, the cunning Diego the Saber-tooth Tiger, and the hilarious saber-toothed squirrel Scrat and their growing herd in this exciting all-new yuletide adventure! After planning a perfect holiday celebration for his family, Manny thinks he’s ready for anything -- but when a mysterious lost stranger stumbles into their lives, he must learn the true spirit of the holidays. Featuring
beloved characters from the hit film series! NOVEMBER Key Selling Points ICE AGE HOLIDAY • ICE AGE is a wildly successful film franchise, grossing over $1 billion. 11/6/2012 • The Ice Age property is expanding, with a new holiday special, Ice Age 978-1-60886-269-6 USD $3.99 Mammoth Christmas for Holiday 2011, a new movie in Summer 2012, Prices Slightly Higher in Canada and another TV special in Fall 2012. Softcover, 8 x 8, 24 pages • BOOM! Studios’ all-ages imprint KABOOM! is the publisher of several Full Color Throughout successful original animated and all-ages properties for companies like Cartoon Network, Disney/Pixar, the Jim Henson Company and Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates
Also Available Ice Age: Iced In ISBN 978-1-60886-252-8 Ice Age: Playing Favorites ISBN 978-1-60886-253-5 Ice Age: Continental Drift ISBN 978-1-60886-262-7 CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
Hell has come home as Clive Barker returns to writing his signature creation!
Story by Clive Barker, Mark Miller, & Brandon Seifert Art by Janusz Ordon, Stephen Thompson, Jesus Hervas, and Michael Montenat
Series Synopsis Clive Barker has “touched” Hellraiser only twice before: once to write The Hellbound Heart, and once more to write and direct the original Hellraiser film. With the HELLRAISER ongoing series, witness Barker’s long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the official continuity — a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites…and Pinhead! So prepare your soul for an epic journey into horror from one of the medium’s greatest voices, and starring one of the medium’s greatest characters, in an unforgettable new
chapter of Hellraiser. NOVEMBER Key Selling Points • The Hellraiser franchise is a worldwide phenomenon that has grossed millions of dollars. • Clive Barker has a large and rabid fanbase that must own everything he writes. • Preview PDF of HELLRAISER graphic novel has been released “in the wild” to much acclaim with coverage from The New York Times targeting the wide base of Clive Barker fans. • This series is the only place to see the adventures of new Pinhead Kirsty Cotton-her transformation into the classic character has been the talk of the comic book world. CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER VOL. 4 11/6/2012 978-1-60886-283-2 USD $16.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Also Available Softcover, 7 x 10, 144 pages Full Color Throughout Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol.1 Mature Content ISBN 978-1-60886-072-2 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-60886-087-6 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Vol. 3 ISBN 978-1-60886-090-6 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-068-5 Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Masterpieces Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-60886-274-0 – September 2012 IT’S TOKYO, www.kaboom-studios.com CHARLIE BROWN
The Peanuts gang touches down in Tokyo! Charlie Brown and Snoopy lead the charge as the gang’s baseball team is selected for an international tournament in Japan.
Story by Vicki Scott Pencils by Vicki Scott, Inks by Paige Braddock
Series Synopsis The Peanuts gang hops on a plane to Japan when their Little League team is chosen to represent the United States in an international baseball game in Tokyo! Between seeing the sights and taking in the best of Japanese culture, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty and the rest of everyone’s favorite characters still manage to be their incorrigible selves.
Key Selling Points • PEANUTS is one of the most popular and influential comic strips in NOVEMBER history. • PEANUTS has been translated into 21 different languages in 75 countries worldwide. • At its peak, daily PEANUTS comic strips boasted a readership of over 355 million worldwide. • The PEANUTS characters have been featured in over 3 dozen TV films and specials.
IT’S TOKYO, CHARLIE BROWN 11/6/2012 978-1-60886-270-2 USD $13.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 96 pages Full Color Throughout
Also Available Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown – HC ISBN 978-1-60886-682-3 Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown – SC ISBN 978-1-60886-681-6 Peanuts Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-060-3 pg18-19_Outcast_01.pdf 11/17/11 6:29:21 PM 6:29:21 11/17/11 pg18-19_Outcast_01.pdf
VALEN THE
OUTCAST www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
Undead warrior king Valen Brand journeys across his lost realm to reclaim his soul from the evil necromancer Korrus Null.
Story by Michael Alan Nelson Art by Matteo Scalera
Series Synopsis The King is dead - long live the DEAD KING! King Valen Brand was a just ruler and a great warrior until he was killed by the necromancer Korrus Null in battle and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he’s considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul! Collecting issues 5-8 of the visceral series, Valen’s journey brings him to the treacherous kingdom of Wraithendal, home of Korrus Null and his immense army of undead soldiers.
Key Selling Points DECEMBER • An original series blending the visceral action of Conan with the political intrigue of Game of Thrones. • Well positioned at the crossroads of the zombie horror revival and the renaissance of fantasy fiction. • This second volume completes the VALEN THE OUTCAST epic.
VALEN THE OUTCAST VOL. 2 12/4/2012 978-1-60886-284-9 USD $14.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 112 pages Full Color Throughout
Also Available Valen the Outcast Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-257-3 STEED AND
MRS PEEL www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
Your favorite TV Avengers finally return, courtesy of the one and only Grant Morrison!
Story by Grant Morrison Art by Ian Gibson
Series Synopsis When Tara King is kidnapped by a mysterious organization, John Steed and Emma Peel must reunite to solve this new mystery, that takes them into the darkest corners of British society. After re-teaming with John Steed, Mrs. Peel gets to finally spend some quality time with her husband, who has returned from the Amazon. But, what also came back with him may end the happy couple! A science-fiction / spy fiction mash-up from the legendary Grant Morrison and two of TV’s most iconic heroes, featuring gorgeous art from Ian Gibson, best known for his work with Alan Moore on THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES.
Key Selling Points DECEMBER • The original British TV series The Avengers helped define the “Spy-Fi” genre: from January 1961 to May 1969, for 169 eposides, The Aveng- ers was a staple of fandom. It remains one of the longest-running hit espionage series alongside Mission: Impossible, and a small screen counterpart to that other legendary British spy, James Bond! • Grant Morrison is one of the most popular and successful comic book writers of all time. His catalog includes modern classics such as ALL- STAR SUPERMAN, ARKHAM ASYLUM, and THE INVISIBLES. His memoir, SUPERGODS, was a national bestseller.
STEED AND MRS PEEL 12/4/2012 978-1-60886-285-6 USD $16.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 156 pages Full Color Throughout EXILE ON THE
PLANET OF www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM! THE APES
Set in the universe of the classic Planet of the Apes series comes an all new story of fan favorite characters like Doctor Zaius!
Story by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman Art by Marc Laming Series Synopsis From the team that brought you BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES comes an all new Apes saga! Gabriel Hardman (HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT) team up with red hot artist Marc Laming (AMERICAN CENTURY, THE RINSE) to take the fan-favorite franchise to all new heights in this can’t-miss mini-series. With ape society gripped in uncertainty, Doctor Zaius must find a way to unite the warring factions before they rip the city apart. It’s up to one lowly chimp to seek out the famed, disgraced General Aleron deep in the heart of the Forbidden Zone, with a secret that might help — or destroy!
Key Selling Points DECEMBER • The Planet of the Apes movie franchise has grossed over $750,000,000. • New Apes stories in continuity with the original fan-favorite films. • 20th Century Fox released the new prequel, Rise of the Planet of the Apes in Summer 2011, to commercial and critical success, reigniting interest in the Apes franchise.
EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES 12/4/2012 978-1-60886-286-3 USD $14.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 112 pages Full Color Throughout Also Available Planet of the Apes Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-60886-660-1 Planet of the Apes Vol. 2: The Devil’s Pawn ISBN 978-1-60886-669-4 Planet of the Apes Vol. 3 ISBN 978-1-60886-271-9 – October 2012 Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes ISBN 978-1-60886-258-0 GARFIELD www.kaboom-studios.com
Everyone’s favorite lasagna-scarfing cat opens the fridge to an all-new ongoing graphic novel series!
Story by Jim Davis and Mark Evanier Art by Gary Barker
Series Synopsis Join Garfield as he begins his comic book exploits with Jon, Odie, and the rest of the gang in this all-ages must-read from KaBOOM! THE GARFIELD SHOW writer and comics luminary Mark Evanier teams up with beloved Garfield strip cartoonist Gary Barker to bring you all the laughs (and lasagna) you can handle. With brand new stories featuring everyone’s favorite feline, this graphic novel
debut is sure to please Garfield fans new and old alike! Key Selling Points DECEMBER • Both Mark Evanier and Gary Barker are Jim Davis’ hand picked creative team to launch this new era of GARFIELD comics. • Evanier’s writing career spans television, animation, comics, and comics history, as evidenced by his critically acclaimed KIRBY: KING OF COMICS. • Gary Barker is a veteran illustrator, who, in addition to his work on various GARFIELD projects, and done work for both Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics. • Paws Inc. will promote new Garfield book releases to its 4.5 million Facebook fans.
GARFIELD VOL. 1 12/4/2012 978-1-60886-287-0 USD $13.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 112 pages Full Color Throughout FANBOYS
VS. ZOMBIES www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
One is a decrepit mob of gurgling, ravenous fiends… and the other is a zombie outbreak.
Story by Sam Humphries Art by Jerry Gaylord Series Synopsis When there is no more room in Hell, the undead shall take over Comic-Con! A crew of feuding best friends find themselves trapped inside America’s largest comic convention transformed into a seething cauldron of zombies. Is a horde of starving brain-eaters any match against reflexes battle-hardened by video games, nerves tested by horror flicks, and courage crystallized by comic books? Find out as an unlikely band of nerds use their genre savvy to
survive in Fanboys vs. Zombies! Key Selling Points JANUARY • An affectionate send-up of nerd fandom that appeals to more than just comic readers. • Well positioned as a combination of the zombie horror genre and a hip lighthearted comedy. • Perfect for fans of offbeat humor titles such as CHEW or Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block.
FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES 1/1/2013 978-1-60886-289-4 USD $14.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 128 pages Full Color Throughout HIGHER EARTH www.boom-studios.com BIG.BOLD.BOOM!
The fate of thousands of alternate earths, in thousands of alternate realities, hangs in the balance at the hands of just one young girl, and she’s got a score to settle.
Story by Sam Humphries Art by Francesco Biagini Series Synopsis When the final frontier proves to be a desolate wasteland, mankind turns its sights toward exploring -- and conquering -- a different sort of territory: alternate Earths. HIGHER EARTH, written and created by Sam Humphries, takes place in a universe of interconnected Earths, with many falling under the empire of the titular throne world. Key Selling Points • An original series blending the action of Star Wars with the world
building of Avatar. • Strong female protagonist that will appeal to fans of THE HUNGER JANUARY GAMES. • Sam Humphries is currently the writer of THE ULTIMATES for Marvel, the inspiration for this summer’s hit movie The Avengers, and will serve as a gateway for new readers interested in what the world of comics has to offer.
HIGHER EARTH VOL. 1 1/1/2013 978-1-60886-290-0 USD $14.99 Prices Slightly Higher in Canada Softcover, 7 x 10, 128 pages Full Color Throughout