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WE CAN NEVER GO HOME #1 (W) Matthew Rosenberg, Patrick Kindlon (A) Josh Hood (CA) David Murdock, Michael Walsh A well worn mixtape, a stolen convertible, a duffel bag full of cash, a fully loaded .45, and super-powers. Seventeen and on the run is the only way to see America right. Teenage outcast Duncan and popular girl Madison share a secret — they can do things other people can't. But their abilities take them down a dangerous path. After a deadly accident they are left with no choice: leave home and never come back. We Can Never Go Home is a new chance to fall in love with the doomed misfits who need to run away to find themselves. (STK664552) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99 BLISS ON TAP FUTURE PROOF #4 (W) Brian Phillipson, Alex Murillo (A/CA) Alex Cormack The early history of the 20th century hangs in the balance as agents James and Simon pay a visit to a notorious Austrian messenger in the trenches of World War I, then help further the myth of Rasputin's last night on earth, followed by helping an assassin finish his Franz Ferdinand job. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Umbrella Man makes his presence felt during the infamous UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico. Any wrong move will change the future as we know it in the next exciting chapter of this on going, bi-monthly time-travel adventure. (STK664468) 28pgs, FC $3.99
In order to earn enough money for some tickets to a professional wrestling match, Bart gets a job at the Kwik-E-Mart. And then, in order to put food on the table Otto the Bus Driver offers his own services (as well as the Springfield Elementary bus) as an "Uber"-type driver. Plus, a Bart/SpongeBob SquarePants mash-up. (STK664533) 32pgs, FC $2.99
After a run-in with the paparazzi, Krusty the Clown hires Homer to stand in for him, or rather, stand next to him — because Homer makes Krusty look good by comparison. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes a stand-in studio musician for Bleeding Gums Murphy's sister, Flossy Murphy. But Homer and Lisa soon discover that the life of a second-hand, stopgap, stand-in celebrity isn't all it's cracked up to be. (STK664531) 32pgs, FC $2.99
Mr. Burns takes the Simpsons along on his annual summer vacation treasure hunt, but his South Seas adventure soon becomes a matter of life and death for everyone concerned. "Uncle Burn$" lust for gold leads them all to the island of Donrosa and the Gottfredson trench where the Simpsons begin to realize that there is something Huey, Dewey, and Screwy about this whole undertaking and that they might be "Barks"ing up the wrong tree! Plus two more stories of the Simpsons clan! (STK664538) 48pgs, FC $3.99
Special Interactive Issue! Boxtrolls director Graham Annable's story "Spot the Differences" finds Squidward plagued by double images of SpongeBob, with 4 subtle differences to be found in each pair! Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster) crafts a SpongeBob mystery where you crack the case by holding up key panels to a light! And Al Jaffee (MAD) brings his folding-image skills to Bikini Bottom. All this plus a crazy "SpongeFunnies," a branching tale of Patrick's neighborhood watch, and more! (STK664480) 32pgs, FC $2.99
32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99 THE CON JOB #1 (W) Jimmy Palmiotti, Matt Brady (A) Dominike "Domo" Stanton (CA) A: Amanda Conner (99%), B: Jay Shaw (1%, Jackpot Variant) WHY WE LOVE IT: Comics veteran Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn) is a master at crafting humorous, snarky comics, and for The Con Job he’s teamed up with longtime comics journalistturnedwriter Matt Brady (Buck Rogers) and artist Dominike “Domo” Stanton (Deadpool) for a unique heist story. They’ve put the “con” back in comic conventions. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: In the mood for a characterdriven, comic book convention crime caper? Palmiotti and Brady have crafted a Galaxy Quest meets Ocean’s 11style crime story set in the largerthanlife backdrop of the modern convention circuit. You thought cons couldn't get any bigger? You have no idea. WHAT IT’S ABOUT: After working the same convention circuit for many years, a group of flabby action heroes, aging sex symbols, and scifi bit players have become close friends as they watch their lines get shorter and their autographs get cheaper. That is, until they hire a cocky new booking agent who offers them their only chance at a comfortable retirement by robbing one of the largest cons in the country! 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99 DEEP STATE VOLUME 1 TP (W) Justin Jordan (A) Ariela Kristantina (CA) Matt Taylor WHY WE LOVE IT: You know all those conspiracy theories you hear about? Like how the Jonestown Massacre was a failed MKULTRA experiment by the government, or how Lee Harvey Oswald was trained and brainwashed to be an assassin? Well, what ifsome ofthose were true? Deep State is a dream (nightmare?) come true for conspiracy theory nuts like us here at BOOM! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: With Luther Strode, Dead Body Road, and Spread, Justin Jordan has become one of the eminent voices in hardhitting, intelligent, original comics, and Ariela Kristantina (Death of Wolverine) brings her unique, idiosyncratic style that has made her a breakout talent. If you’re even remotely interested in conspiracy theory stories from comics like Detective Comics and XFiles to films like Enemy ofthe State and Three Days ofthe Condor, you’ll be gripped by Deep State! WHAT IT’S ABOUT: John Harrow doesn’t exist, and his job is to make sure that other things don’t exist, too. At any given time, the government is running dozens ofblack book operations, experiments that aren’t on any official record and are never acknowledged to exist. Most of the time, they go as expected and the public is never the wiser. John Harrow’s job is to handle them when they don’t, and do anything to make sure the government’s secrets stay just that—secret. Collects issues #14. Newly optioned by 20th Century Fox TV! SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $9.99 CURB STOMP #2 (W) Ryan Ferrier (A) Devaki Neogi (CA) Devaki Neogi Lines have been crossed and The Wrath has kidnapped one of The Fever. Now that Betty has given King Charles the perfect excuse to start a turf war, any old rules and truces have been called off. Machette Betty will have to make a decision — the safety of her town or the life of one of her own? 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99
Just as Dana learns a secret about Aban that upends the murder investigation, the tensions between the Iraqi populace and the Verge PMC reach a fever pitch, giving the killer a perfect opportunity to strike. 32pgs, FC (3 of 8) $3.99
Samara and the other prisoners who managed to survive the Pagurani attack on the TTowers are stranded on the battlefield, but they’ll need to find a way to trust one another before they can hope to find a transport to safety. They just better hope it happens before their Punch clocks hit zero... 32pgs, FC $3.99
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99 EVIL EMPIRE VOLUME 1 TP (W) Max Bemis (A) Ransom Getty, Andrea Mutti (CA) Jay Shaw WHY WE LOVE IT: After Polarity, we were itching to work with writer (and Say Anything lead singer) Max Bemis again, and his thrilling take on how a modern society could evolve into an evil empire is absolutely terrifying. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Every fan of fiction is aware of the trope of the "evil, sinister empire" i.e. the Empire in "Star Wars." Oftentimes, when we are introduced to these totalitarian establishments, they’re already fully in power and it's up to our hero to bring back order and peace. However, in Evil Empire, we explore how that would unfold in a realworld setting. How close to the precipice are we right now in the world we live in? Would we let it happen? Would we secretly WANT it to happen? WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The sands are shifting in America’s public consciousness. One action has torn the country apart in a debate over the meaning ofright and wrong, and Reese Greenwood is not about to stand by as the American people support the rantings of a mad man. Told through the perspective of an underground rapper with a political bone to pick, Max Bemis’ gripping story explores a scenario in which we watch modern society gradually evolve into an evil empire. Collects issues #14. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $14.99
As the USPF army comes down on the seceded nation ofFlorida, Snake is forced to take up arms for the twins. Little does he know that all is going according to plan. With an invasion in full swing, the end game is put into action. Time to ready the nukes. 32pgs, FC $3.99
As the Sirens finally come facetoface with the forces that imprisoned and scattered them across time, another complication arises: a zombie invasion ofEarth! 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99 GEORGE PÉREZ’S SIRENS #1 NYCC EXCLUSIVE (W/A/CA) George Pérez Previously only available at New York Comic Con, here’s your chance to get Adam Hughes’ variant cover for George Pérez’s Sirens #1! 32pgs, FC $9.99
As Caesar learns the value of sacrificing a few for the many, Koba will be forced to confront Pope and his militia of apes. On the other side of the world, with his son kidnapped and wife fading with every hour, Malcolm has one chance to make things right before it all comes crashing down around him. 32pgs, FC (5 of 6) $3.99
While Egg and Wong battle for Jack’s soul in the streets of Chinatown, Jack must find a way to make secure his own escape and backstab Lo Pan in the process. When you get stuck in the Hell of No Return and your worst enemy is the only help you got, then you know your name is Jack Burton. 32pgs, FC $3.99
Previously only available at San Diego Comic Con 2014, here’s your chance to get the exclusive Dawn of the Planet of the Apes oneshot set before the events of the film, featuring a cover by Garry Brown (Sons of Anarchy)! 32pgs, FC $4.99
New Life gave the world eternal life, but now their hold on society is breaking down and chaos will reign. Amidst the turmoil, former New Life agent Rathmann and his ward Violet try to find peace, but what sacrifice will Rathmann have to make for Violet’s future? 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.99
As the fabric of reality tears apart, Frankie and Simon must confront the man responsible as his master plan for dominance threatens storytelling itself. Unfortunately, with an army of characters from every which genre at his disposal and unlimited power at his fingertips, this bad guy isn’t going down without a fight. 32pgs, FC (6 of 6) $3.99
Justice by Day has finally arrived as David Reid faces offagainst Jacob the Burner in a ritualistic battle to the death with the fate of Azalea and the entire Virgo family hanging in the balance. The end is drawing near — will David’s cane join the ranks of fallen Day Men gracing the walls of Virgo Mansion? 32pgs, FC $3.99
Madame Cymbaline’s actions were designed to force Lucifer to act, but what Lucifer does in response will shock both friend and ally alike as she pushes her powers to their absolute limit in an allout assault on Graeae Towers. 32pgs, FC $3.99
Killian is a murderous criminal in the eyes of the law but he has gained status among the people of Detroit as their brave new savior. Now they set their sights on RoboCop! Featuring the debut of cowriter Dennis Culver (Edison Rex) and new artist Alejandro Aragón of28 Days Later! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $3.99 DEAD LETTERS #9 (W) Christopher Sebela (A/CA) Chris Visions After expanding the gang war through the boroughs and into every area of Here, Sam Whistler is faced with a choice: Does he attempt to unite the various factions under the banner to claim Here’s independence, or does he search for God, and with that, perhaps a way back home? 32pgs, FC $3.99
Sanami and the Hunters finally reach the school and see the complete state of chaos that has been spawning since their arrival to the planet. Back at New London, Adrian has finally made his arrival. With the army gone, nothing stands in the way of him and the black stone... 32pgs, FC $3.99
Rebuilding Midian has been no easy feat for Cabal and his people. But as the world of Nightbreed grows, the world will have to either embrace the dark or snuff the very existence of the Breed once and for all. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $3.99 EVIL EMPIRE #12 (W) Max Bemis (A) Victor Santos (CA) Jay Shaw After years of cold war, Reese and Sam finally meet, and Julia is less than pleased. Meanwhile, Kara plays out her balancing act of wrangling information from the EE as a spy for the resistance. But how long can she keep up the act before someone catches onto her facade? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC $3.99 SONS OF ANARCHY#19 (W) Ryan Ferrier (A)Matías Bergara (CA) Toni Infante New story arc! When Bobby’s estranged nephew rolls into Charming, he seems like a promising Prospect. However, when it comes to the Sons ofAnarchy, one mistake is all it takes to fall from grace...and into violence. 32pgs, FC $3.99
With two Earths pitted in direct conflict, Requiem and his daughter Terza must find a way to bury their bloodlust long enough to save the people they’ve come to care for the most: their family. 32pgs, FC $3.99
Novelization). 8x8, 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) $3.99
Collects the first volume of Legends of the Guard, a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Bonus content includes an all-new Epilogue illustrated by João Lemos (Avengers Fairy Tales), cover gallery, character lineup, floor plan of the June Alley Inn, and creator bios. (STK638921) (DEC138303) HC, 8x8, 144pgs, FC $19.95
The 2011 Eisner Award winner for Best Anthology is back with a second volume! In the mouse tavern known as the June Alley Inn, a new round of storytelling begins between the patrons. Their goal is to be declared the best story of the night in hopes of having their outstanding debt to the barmaid forgiven. Each story is written and illustrated by a different creator, while Mouse Guard creator David Petersen supplies the tavern scenes! Legends of the Guard continues the tradition of featuring handpicked artists and storytellers by Petersen, including fan-favorites like Stan Sakai (Usagi Yokimbo), C.P. Wilson III (The Stuff of Legend), and Bill Willingham (Fables), and up-and-comers like Christian Slade (Korgi), Rick Geary (The Adventures of Blanche), and Jemma Salume (Unicorn Life Cycle). (STK638923) (DEC138305) HC, 8x8, 144pgs, FC $19.95
32pgs, FC $3.99 THE MARCH OF THE CRABS VOL. 1: THE CRABBY CONDITION HC (W) Arthur De Pins (A/CA) Arthur De Pins WHY WE LOVE IT: At Archaia, we love bringing great comics from all over the world to Englishspeaking audiences, stories they would never get to see otherwise (see The Killer, Okko, Toppi’s The Collector, and others). When we read French title March of the Crabs by animator Arthur De Pins, we knew right away we had to add it to our list! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Arthur De Pins’ art style is a slick, fun tribute to Art Deco, something rarely seen in comics. The story of a hapless species of crab is an endearing look at one of nature’s cruel jokes, but made light by a humorous presentation with likable characters, reminiscent offilms like Ice Age and Finding Nemo. WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: For centuries, the square crab has only been able to move sidetoside in one direction. But some brave crabs decide it’s time for revolution! A few ofthe brave crustaceans in an estuary on the French coastline decide it’s time to try and actually turn for once, but what does their evolution revolution mean for the human race? HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC $19.99 |