BOOM Studios releases for February 17, 2009

CARS #1

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

An all-new ongoing CARS storyline from BOOM Kids! Lightning McQueen decides to hold a rally race in Radiator Springs, with the proceeds going to charity. Unfortunately, old rivals like Chick Hicks are feeling a little less than charitable…

DIE HARD: YEAR ONE #6

Written by Howard Chaykin
Drawn by Gabriel Andrade Jr.
24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Dave Johnson & Joe Cusko & John Paul Leon

What could be more fun for detective John McClane than investigating robberies in New York City’s finest massage parlors? How about dealing with a citywide blackout? Are things ever easy for this guy? This comic is brought to you by the words “smash” and “grab.” Join legendary industry creator Howard Chaykin in this new ongoing on a thrill ride that’s rung up over $1 billion in box office worldwide and become the gold standard for classic action! Yippee Ki Yay!

FARSCAPE #4

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

Here it is Farscape fans…one of the biggest secrets of the series revealed! Since the first issue of the smash hit comic book you’ve seen that something’s not quite right about Crichton and Aeryn’s son. Why? Be sure not to miss the stunning revelation in this fourth issue of the new ongoing FARSCAPE series written by the show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon!

HUNTER’S FORTUNE #3

Written by Andrew Cosby & Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Matt Cossin
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $3.99
Covers by Phil Noto & Ming Doyle

Their search for Excalibur leads Hunter and company to Italy and…the Sword In The Stone. Which isn’t Excalibur. Wait…what? The mystery deepens, the clues grow stranger…there’s also punching, kicking and things blowing up!

INCORRUPTIBLE #3

Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Jean Diaz
24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Dennis Calero & Rafael Albuquerque

Last April BOOM! Studios showed the world that MARK WAID IS EVIL with the smash-hit series IRREDEEMABLE. Now BOOM! shows the world that Mark Waid is… INCORRUPTIBLE! In this new ongoing, the reformed supervillain Max Daring faces up against his oldest ally-in-crime, but this time the fate of a city is at risk! The flip side to BOOM’s break-out smash hit examining the hard, difficult road to changing your ways and making a difference in the world…

THE INCREDIBLES #5

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

The hit series featuring everyone’s favorite family of superheroes continues—only from BOOM! Acclaimed writers Mark Waid (The Flash) and Landry Walker (Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade) join forces to tell an all-new Incredibles adventure! Dash begins to feel alienated at school… literally so, as he begins to suspect his teacher may well be a tentacled, face-sucking creature from beyond the stars!

UNCLE SCROOGE #388

Written by Staff Di If
Drawn by Francesc Bargad Studio
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Giorgio Cavazzano & Gerben Valkema

Scrooge, Donald and the nephews are back from their hunt for the Number One Dime and are ready to embark on a brand new treasure hunt! Strap in for fun as we take you on another classic adventure from Duckburg to the furthest reaches of the globe courtesy of BOOM Kids!