BOOM Studios releases for October 28, 2009

DIE HARD: YEAR ONE #2

Written by Howard Chaykin
Drawn by Stephen Thompson
Covers by Dave Johnson & Jock

24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

BOOM! Studios continues to present America’s greatest action hero translated into the sequential art form for the first time! Drunks, pimps, freaks and the debauched rich. It’s all in a night’s work for NYPD rookie John McClane. But what happens when 1976’s toughest kid on the street runs into a dark conspiracy involving a blonde on the run? With McClane, it means the fun’s just starting. Join legendary industry creator Howard Chaykin 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!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #5

Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
Covers by Moritat & Brett Weldele

32 pgs, FC, (5 of 24), SRP: $3.99

The book that inspired BLADE RUNNER continues! The world has survived war… but is it ready for mass empathy? Everyday, the thousands left on Earth immerse themselves within the plight of Wilbur Mercer. They suffer as he does, making a never-ending climb through a Hellish terrain. Welcome to the world of Rick Deckard, the world of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?!

HUNTER’S FORTUNE #1

Written by Andrew Cosby, Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Matt Cossin
Covers by Phil Noto & Rebecca A. Wrigley

24 pgs, FC, (1 of 4), SRP: $3.99

When down-and-out slacker Hunter Prescott inherits a vast fortune from his uncle, he thinks he’s got it made. But there’s a catch. Hunter has to pick up where his famous treasure-hunting benefactor left off and find the one artifact Uncle Max never could! A careful-what-you-wish-for adventure from writers Andrew Cosby (creator of EUREKA) and Caleb Monroe (THE REMNANT). Featuring sensational interior art by hot newcomer artist Matt Cossin! Cover A by fan-favorite artist Phil Noto!

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MUPPET PETER PAN #2

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
Covers by David Peterson & Amy Mebberson

24 pgs, FC, (2 of 4), SRP: $2.99

Captain Gonzo and his gang of pirates are determined to defeat Kermie Pan once and for all. And Gonzo’s crack team of inventors—Bunsen and Beaker—have devised some wacky weapons that might just do the trick! Beware of the Flying Tickles! Meanwhile, Piggytink grows increasingly jealous of Wendy. Features A covers by Eisner-award winning MOUSE GUARD artist David Petersen!