BOOM Studios releases for April 28, 2010

CARS #4

Written by Alan J. Porter
Drawn by Allen Gladfelter
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Allen Gladfelter

Mater enlists Lightning McQueen to be his partner in the upcoming Route 66 Dash, a cross country, Cannonball Run-style race! But when Chick Hicks arrives in town and wants to join in, he summons the Imports who have brought a special guest – Maters old rival, Bubba, to partner Chick Hicks! Get onboard for ROUTE 66 DASH, part 1!

DISNEY’S HERO SQUAD: ULTRAHEROES #4

Written by Alessandro Ferrari & Ivan Saidenberg
Drawn by Antonello Dalena & Carlos Edgard Herrero
Covers by Magic Eye Studios & Mike Decarlo
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

Are the Ultrahereos facing the Ultimate traitor? Our heroes have been tested time and time again by Emil Eagle and his Sinister 7, but will their luck run out when faced off with one of their own? The Ultrapods are still up for grabs, so grab a hold of this next exciting chapter as we gallop toward “Good & Evil”! Also the conclusion to the never-before-seen origin of the radical Red Bat!

INCORRUPTIBLE #5

Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Horacio Domingues
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Rafael Albuquerque & Dennis Calero

The origin of Jailbait unfolds, and her story’s not at all what you think it is! Is she really a dim little slip of a girl or does she have some sort of power over Max Daring heretofore unrevealed? A not to be missed issue of BOOM!’s all-new bestselling superhero ongoing by multiple-Eisner-Award-winning IRREDEEMABLE author Mark Waid.

THE INCREDIBLES #8

Written by Mark Waid & Landry Walker
Drawn by Marcio Takara
24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Marcio Takara

The alien invasion may be over, but the action never stops for the Parr family! Mrs. Incredible takes center stage in an all-new arc by comics legend and Dollar Bin Award winner Mark Waid and Landry Walker!

WIZARDS OF MICKEY #4

Written by Stefano Ambrosio
Drawn by Alessandro Pastrovicchio & Lorenzo Pastrovicchio
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Lorenzo Pastrovicchio & Magic Eye Studios

The tale of the Iron Dragon comes to a close as the Wizards of Mickey unleash their burrowed technological terror on the forces of the Lord of Deception! But, will this metal beast of burden be more than our heroes bargained for? Find out as the magical marathon from BOOM Kids! continues!

IDW releases for April 28, 2010

A-Team War Stories Murdock #1

Chuck Dixon & Erik Burnham (w)

Guiu Vilanova (a)

Michael Gaydos (c)

A standalone prequel to this summer’s most anticipated movie! H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdock is as crazy as they come-crazy like a fox, those closest to him would say. Whatever the case, none can deny that Murdock is a fearless pilot and soldier-a true warrior who will never leave a fellow warrior behind… even if it costs him his own sanity.

Angel #32

Bill Willingham & Bill Williams (w)

Brian Denham & David Messina (a)

Jenny Frison & David Messina (c)

As more vampires start running around Hollywood, Connor and crew must figure out a way to stop the carnage and deal with his little merry band of demon girls. Meanwhile, Angel has it out with his captors, before learning that things really can get weirder than he thought.

Army of Two #4

Peter Milligan (w)

Dexter Soy (a)

Chester Ocampo (c)

Stockholm Syndrome and Mexican Mayhem, as Jaime’s bid for power over the Maras reaches its most murderous. Meanwhile, Rios is a marked man after killing Borges, the leader of the prison gang. Can Salem rescue Rios before the prisoners exact revenge? Or has being in prison changed Rios into a gangster?

Doctor Who #10

Tony Lee (w)

Blair Shedd (a)

Paul Grist (c)

”DON’T STEP ON THE GRASS”: Part 2 (of 4) As The Doctor faces the Clockwork Angels of Enochia and UNIT fight the living trees of Greenwich Park, only Martha Jones and Matthew hold the one thing that can guarantee survival. But will Matthew help the Doctor-or the Advocate?

GI JOE: COBRA II #4

Mike Costa & Christos N. Gage (w)

Antonio Fuso (a & c)

Howard Chaykin (c)

The plans of Cobra, Chuckles, and the agents following him all collide. Can anyone survive? Will the Joes get what they want from Chuckles… by any means necessary? And brace yourself for a last page that will impact the entire line of G.I. Joe books!

Jennifer Love Hewitts Music Box #5

Scott Lobdell (w)

Dan Duncan (a & c)

When a self-help guru falls into a coma after a terrible car accident, he needs all the power of positive thinking he can muster. Unfortunately, he winds up getting the exact opposite help he needs in the form of the enchanted music box, which seems determined to make sure he’ll never give another motivational speech again!

Last Unicorn #1

Peter B Gillis (w)

Renae De Liz & Ray Dillon (a & c)

Adapted for the first time from the acclaimed and beloved novel by Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, discovers that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to find her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and malignant evil of the king who wields his power. Adapted by Peter B. Gillis and lushly illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon.

Locke & Key Crown of Shadows #5

Joe Hill (w)

Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c)

”Chapter 5: Light of Day”.  Four words: “Giants hitting each other.” Don’t miss the most smash-tastic fight issue of the year!

Star Trek Movie Adaptation #3

Robert Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Tim Jones & Mike Johnson (w)

David Messina (a & c)

Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci present the official comics adaptation of their blockbuster film STAR TREK! The creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN returns to continue the story as Kirk and Spock meet for the first time at Starfleet Academy! Don’t miss this exclusive mini-series, which includes scenes not included in the film!

Tank Girl Royal Escape #2

Alan C. Martin (w)

Rufus Dayglo (a & c)

Hold onto you brain as the ride gets even stranger-Artist and writer team Dayglo & Martin land us somewhere between The Trip and Ray Harryhausen as TANK GIRL and her team struggle to find way out of the certain death that waits them. Not recommended for children, the elderly, or wussies.

Transformers #6

Mike Costa (w)

Don Figueroa (a & c)

Andrew Wildman (c)

It’s the Autobots versus the biggest foe they’ve faced since Devastator! But with Optimus Prime in captivity, do our heroes stand a chance? The action keeps coming courtesy of Mike Costa and Don Figueroa!

Dynamite Entertainment releases for April 28, 2010

KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET #3

Writer: Kevin Smith

Penciller/Inker: Jonathan Lau

Colorist: Ivan Nunes

Covers: Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Joe Benitez & Stephen Segovia

Join writer Kevin Smith, artist Jonathan Lau and a host of talented cover artists as they unveil the next generation of The Green Hornet, Kato, and the mysterious Black Hornet! The Black Hornet is the Green Hornet’s greatest foe! Will the original Green Hornet rise up to fight again for justice? Where’s Kato been all this time? Who’s the mysterious and beautiful Mulan? Three will LIVE! One will DIE! For Good! Find out all of this and more in this very issue!

THE ROMITA LEGACY

Writer: Tom Spurgeon

Art: John Romita & John Romita Jr.

Cover: John Romita, John Romita Jr. & Alex Ross

John Romita and John Romita, Jr. are two of the most influential artists in the history of comic books, as well as being father and son. In the late 1960’s, John Romita was brought on by Stan Lee to replace original Amazing Spider-Man artist, Steve Ditko, who had left the series. With Lee at the writing helm, Romita continued working on The Amazing Spider-Man, beginning a collaboration that would come to define the look and essence of Spider-Man. A decade later, John Romita Jr. would start his climb towards the top of the business. For most sons, following in the footsteps of a famous father would be quite a challenge, but Romita Jr. thrived and became an equally powerful force as a comic book artist!

Preview - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep: Dust to Dust

This May, BOOM! Studios and Electric Shepherd bring you the debut of the authorized prequel to Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi masterpiece DO ANDROID DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? — the publishing event of the year is DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? DUST TO DUST!

Written by Chris Roberson, a John W. Campbell Award-nominee and writer of DC’s hit mini-series CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE, DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? DUST TO DUST will feature spectacular interior art by 48 STRON and STATUS 7 artist Robert Adler. The prequel makes a great companion to BOOM! Studios and Electric Shepherd’s Eisner Award-nominated DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? comic series or can be read completely on it’s own.

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? DUST TO DUST answers the question of who hunted androids before Rick Deckard. Taking place immediately after World War Terminus ends, the problems with artificial life — androids — become apparent. The government decides that the androids must be hunted down — but who will do the dirty work? Two men are assigned: Malcolm Reed, a “special” human with the power to feel others’ emotions, and Charlie Victor who’s the perfect man for the job… or is he? What secret does Victor hide? All the while, Samantha Wu, a Stanford biologist, fights to save the last of the living animals.

“We’ve been thrilled with the DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? series, and are excited to expand this world in DUST TO DUST,” said Isa Dick Hackett of Electric Shepherd Productions. “Chris Roberson’s original prequel story reflects and builds on the themes of Philip K. Dick’s original work, and BOOM! has assembled a fantastic team of artists to realize this vision.”

“DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? DUST TO DUST explores Philip K. Dick’s universe to a degree no one has dared before,” says BOOM! Studios Marketing Director Chip Mosher. “This all new story is set in a world familiar to Philip K. Dick fans, but make no mistake this is a much different beast. Combine a city, struggling to return from global war, and a hunt for an enemy that could be anyone, and you have just a taste of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? DUST TO DUST.”

Originally solicited for March shipping, DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? DUST TO DUST #1 is currently being order adjusted with orders due from retailers April 30th with a final release date of May 26th. Please contact your local comic shop to reserve your copy today. For more information about BOOM! Studios check out www.boom-studios.com.



BOOM Studios releases for April 21, 2010

DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #353

Written by Fausto Vitaliano
Drawn by Giorgio Cavazzano
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Giorgio Cavazzano & Adrea Freccero

Donald Duck, the part-time international duck of mystery, has his world turned upside-down as friends become enemies and vice versa…sort of. So who can our web-footed freedom fighter really trust…who knows? Strap in your seat this month as BOOM Kids! brings you the finale that you’ve all been waiting for, as all your questions are finally answered… maybe. It’s the unprecedented ending to the original spy saga, Double Duck!

FARSCAPE #6

Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon & Keith DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Joe Corroney & Caleb Cleveland

Pilot’s home planet is under attack! The crew of Moya get a close-up look at the world that birthed their trusted navigator. But Moya is not the only ship that has come to help. Aeryn gets a shocker when she sees who else has come to help. Another red hot issue of the new ongoing FARSCAPE series written by the show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon!

WALL-E #5

Written by Bryce Carlson
Drawn by Morgan Luthi
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Morgan Luthi

Everyone’s favorite robot is back in a tale set before the hit film! And now he’s going to find out what exactly is in the mysterious spaceship that has crashed on Earth. WALL•E avoids his menacing boss BULL•E while helping a new “friend” solve a whole new mystery! A can’t-miss issue of WALL•E for kids and adults alike!