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Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has partnered with Goosebumps author R.L Stine for a new series of original graphic novels, the first Stine has written for the comic book medium Well, actually, BOOM! puts it like this: "the first time R.L Stine has originated new concepts in the comic book medium." Take from that what you[...]

The Lumberjanes are getting another spinoff one-shot in May from explosive publisher BOOM! Studios, this time by rising star Marvel Comics writer Seanan McGuire and artist Alexa Bosy Called "Somewhere That's Green," this comic probably isn't about the Lumberjanes starting a pot farm… but we definitely wish it was Just look at the artwork, and[...]

The Super Bowl is over, and we're left with just one question: was the halftime show the most disappointing part, or the game itself? Stuff like this is why we prefer to enjoy scripted sports entertainment, such as pro wrestling, or sports comic books, like the BOOM! Studios series The Avant-Guards, about "a ragtag group[...]

Next week sees the twenty-fifth and final issue of explosive publisher BOOM! Studios' WWE comic book, an issue focusing on the rivalry between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe While the comic may be ending, WWE's real-life struggles continue, especially with WWE facing competition from the upstart wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling, founded by Cody Rhodes[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has released a first look preview at Bags (Or a Story Thereof), the new original graphic novel by Patrick McHale, creator of the Emmy Award-winning Cartoon Network series Over The Garden Wall, artist Gavin Fullerton (Disney's Space Chickens in Space), and colorist Whitney Cogar (Steven Universe), available in stores July 2019[...]

'Real Time' Bill Maher's recent "intellectual browbeating" of the comics community is simply sad, close-minded, and perpetuating hateful stereotypes.

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has announced a new entry in the Jim Henson's The Storyteller series hitting stores in April, proving once and for all that darlin' it's better down where it's wetter From creators including Jakub Rebelka, Bartosz Sztybor, Chan Chau, Sarah Webb, and Aud Koch, Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Sirens will be a 4-issue[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has announced a new mini-series set in the world of the fan-favorite Nickelodeon cartoon Rocko's Modern Life, except this time, it's Rocko's Modern Afterlife, as Rocko's hometown has been besieged by a zombie outbreak Writer Anthony Burch and artist Mattia Di Meo will bring this exciting adventure to unlife, and a[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios announced plans Thursday to return to the world of Emmy-winning cartoon series Over the Garden Wall with another original graphic novel, once again written by Jonathan Case with art by John Golden Set for release in October, Over the Garden Wall: Circus Friends will be released through the KaBOOM! imprint. Writer Jonathan[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has released a first look at David Jesus Vignolli's upcoming original graphic novel, New World, to be published in August via BOOM!'s Archaia imprint From the press release: Myth intertwines with history in this fantastical adventure that takes off as the New World collides with the old The arrival of Europeans on[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has revealed the lineup of exclusive merchandise they're bringing to ALA Midwinter 2019 later this month, January 25th-29th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle BOOM! will be settling in for a midwinter's tabling at booth #626, and they're bringing advance looks at upcoming graphic novels such as Buffy the[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has announced a new series from writer Brian Azzarello and artist Maria Llovet exploring "faith, sex, and the devil." Debuting in April, Faithless also features covers by Paul Pope From the press release: BOOM! Studios today announced FAITHLESS #1, from New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned) and artist Maria[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios, unwilling to be outdone by rival Valiant Entertainment's promotion and hiring spree, has announced a round of promotions of their own The kicked things off in their press release by touting 2018's accomplishments, including "four GLAAD Media Award Nominations, seven Eisner Award Nominations, become a Premier Publisher with Diamond Distributors and[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has announced a new original graphic novel for its Archaia imprint: Bolivar Eats New York: A Discovery Adventure The follow-up to Sean Rubin's 2017 creation in which the titular dinosaur samples cuisine around New York City is due out in November. From the  press release: Debuting in 2017, Bolivar introduced readers to a[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has offered a first look at the upcoming Magicians OGN by Lilah Sturges and Pius Bak, The Magicians: Alice's Story As the title implies, the graphic novel expands on on the first book by exploring Alice Quinn's backstory before joining Brakebills A press release contains more details: THE MAGICIANS is an award-winning,[...]

But Death's Head II makes a surprising appearance next week, not in a Marvel comic book, but in one by rival publisher BOOM! Studios! Of course, the appearance is brief, and technically, it's a cardboard cutout of Death's Head II, appearing in the comic shop where Esther works in Giant Days #46 But hey, it counts![...]

Next week, the 24th issue of explosive publisher BOOM! Studios' ongoing WWE comic hits stands, featuring a story about former WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura In a scene taking place after Styles' match against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series 2017, Nakamura reveals what match he'd like to see happen every week… AJ Styles vs[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has announced a new Lumberjanes original graphic novel by Lilah Sturges and polterink, the creative team of the previous OGN, Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass The new book, called Lumberjanes: The Shape of Friendship, is set for release in November 2019. The Lumberjanes are at it again, making trouble and making friends, all at[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios continues to release new information about their upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic reboot, or "reimagining" as they call it, or "reVamp" as they're also more cutely calling it, at roughly the same rate that we've been listening to Christmas music over the past several weeks, which is to say nonstop,[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has released a first look preview at the first issue of Adventure Time: Marcy & Simon, part of the official continuation of the Cartoon Network series revealing "what's next for the reformed Ice King and Vampire Queen Marceline in comic book form." The comic is written by Olivia Olson (the voice of[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios will publish the first work of "graphic fiction" from New York Times bestselling author Gaby Dunn, a press release revealed today Dunn, the author of I Hate Everyone But You, will join with artist Claire Roe for a new graphic fiction book due out in October 2019 called Bury the Lede[...]

Fulfilling their promise to debut a brand new slayer from history in every issue of their reimagined Buffy the Vampire Slayer, explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has unveiled what appears to be a Viking slayer via Matt Smith's variant cover for March's Buffy the Vampire Slayer #3 This slayer is extra special since she is drawn[...]

Where else can you find this many legends of pro wrestling in a single comic book? Well, besides Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno's brilliant Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, of course? But we're here to talk about WWE: Forever #1, a one-shot hitting stores in January from explosive publisher BOOM! Studios. Some details from the press release: You've[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has unveiled Matthew Taylor's cover to Buffy the Vampire Slayer #3, featuring Cordelia and Spike and a conflagration of pom poms It makes one wonder, what 20-year-old fashion trend will everyone favorite punk rock vampire be into in BOOM!'s reimagined series, now that it's set in the current era? Maybe he's[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios continues to cater to Firebronies, the hardcore fangroup dedicated to Joss Whedon's prematurely canceled space Western TV series, Firefly The company announced a new oversized one-shot by writer Josh Lee Gordon and artist Francesco Mortarino starring Saffron, the character played by Christina Hendricks on the show. The press release reveals more details on[...]

The debut issue of explosive publisher BOOM! Studios' Buffy the Vampire Slayer reimagining may have slid back 2 weeks on the release schedule, but the hype train continues to chug along with BOOM! revealing a new cover for Buffy the Vampire Slayer #3 by horror artist Scott Buoncristiano The cover is a tribute to Hush,[...]

BOOM! Studios' reimagining of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will have to remain unimagined for an additional two weeks The series, which was originally set to debut on January 9th and was being advertised as such as recently as earlier this week, has now slipped to January 23rd, with a new final order cutoff date of[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has revealed the cover for March's issue of their Buffy the Vampire Slayer "reimagining," featuring art by Kevin Wada showcasing Giles BOOM! Executive Editor Jeanine Schaefer is here to up the word count on this article about an image with a quote from the press release: There's a lot of important lessons in[...]

Explosive publisher BOOM! Studios has revealed the first look at artist Dan Mora's designs for many of the main characters in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic reimagining From the press release: Debuting in comic shops on January 9th, 2019 in partnership with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1 reimagines the[...]

Like a snake eating its own tail, BOOM! Studios is borrowing from Twilight in promoting its Buffy the Vampire Slayer relaunch, just as Twilight borrowed from the original Buffy series in the circular world of self-referential vampire fiction Taking a cue from the #TeamEdward and #TeamJacob debates of the early 2010s, BOOM! has unleashed two[...]