BOOM Studios releases for May 26, 2010

7 PSYCHOPATHS #1

Written by Fabien Vehlmann
Drawn by Sean Phillips
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Cover by Sean Phillips

7 men, 1 impossible mission – assassinate Hitler! With World War II in full swing, there’s only one-way to draw the war to a quick end: kill Hitler. But who would be insane enough to try? Joshua Goldschmidt knows just the men to do it. Insane? Psychotic? Mad? Call them what you will, but the seven psychopaths are now the only hope the world has!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1

Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Chris Burnham
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Tim Bradstreet & Chris Burnham

Huge hit The Amory Wars comes to BOOM! this spring – right on the heels of creator Claudio Sanchez’s band Coheed and Cambria’s hot new album release Year Of The Black Rainbow this April! For the new The Amory Wars series, Eisner Award-winner Peter David joins this science fiction franchise, so don’t miss out! Heard about the ground-breaking The Amory Wars but never had a chance to get into it? This is a great entry point for new readers – also solicited this month, The Amory Wars Ultimate Edition, collecting the previous two trades published by Image!

COLDSPACE #2

Written by Samuel L. Jackson & Eric Calderon
Drawn by Jeremy Rock
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Dave Johnson & Jeffrey Spokes

From legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson and Emmy nominated writer/producer Eric Calderon, the team that brought you the Emmy-award-winning Afro Samurai comes the second issue of their new original series – Cold Space. When Mulberry, an on-the-run outlaw, crash lands on a hostile planet and gets caught in the crossfire, he finds an opportunity to make a deal and make some money!

DISNEY’S HERO SQUAD: ULTRAHEROES #5

Written by Giorgio Salati
Drawn by Ettore Gula & Roberta Migheli
COVER A & B: Jake Myler
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

It’s the battle you’ve all been waiting for: Emil Eagle, one on one with Eeega Beeva! Only one will stand triumphant as the two team leaders from the future face off, mano y mano, unless you count a couple giant robots and a few dinosaurs, but who’s counting? You won’t want to miss any of these crucial moments as we reach the home stretch of the epic involving the Ultrapods.

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST #1

Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Robert Adler
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Trevor Hairsine, Benjamin Carre, Julian Totino Tedesco & Conner Willumsen

A science-fiction publishing event! 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 they must become targets, 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? Meanwhile Samantha Wu, a Stanford biologist, fights to save the last of the world’s animals. John W. Campbell Memorial Award-nominee Chris Roberson writes the prequel to John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winner Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, one of the greatest science fiction novels ever published!

INCORRUPTIBLE #6

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

The secrets of Jailbait revealed! Where does she come from? How did she end up with Max Damage? And what will her tombstone say? Max Damage is about to learn a lesson and his path to redemption may very well be paved in blood! This is the issue that all your friends will be talking about! Covers by Dennis Calero and Rafael Alberquerque.

WIZARDS OF MICKEY #5

Writen by Stefano Ambrosio
Drawn by Marco Gervasio, Alessandro Pastrovicchio
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Magic Eye Studios & Marco Mazzarello

There’s a creature on the loose and it’s up to Mickey, Donald and Goofy to conjure up a way to stop its rampage. But what will the fallout be when the connection is revealed between the mysterious creature and Mickey himself?

BOOM Studios releases for May 5, 2010

28 DAYS LATER #10

Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Declan Shalvey
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Sean Phillips & Declan Shalvey

The Infected are the menace. But the Blacks Ops team that has invaded Great Britain may be the real monsters. Selena, Clint and Derrick come across a game changer in their quest to London. What they learn may be more horrific than anything they’ve seen before. Covers by Delcan Shalvey and Sean Phillips.

CODEBREAKERS #2

Written by Carey Malloy
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Julian Totino Tedesco & Brett Weldele

With time running out, Garner, Lindsay and Malcolm race against the clock to discover the truth behind Stanley’s disappearance. Meanwhile Stanley is faced with a code more difficult than he’s ever faced before. What secrets does it hold? And how is it connected to Garner’s past? And more importantly, what will they do with Stanley once it’s cracked? It’s all in a day’s work for the eltie Cryptanalysis Unit of the FBI.

IRREDEEMABLE #13

Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Diego Barreto
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Paul Azaceta & Chris Cross

The members of the Paradigm are held captive, helpless to prevent Modeus from manipulating Plutonian into his greatest act of evil yet. The second year of Mark Waid’s epic begins a new story arc and steamrolls into uncharted waters never before seen in the superhero genre. Nothing will ever be the same in a post-Plutonian world.

MUPPET KING ARTHUR #4

Written by Paul Benjamin & Patrick Storck
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (4 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Covers by David Peterson & James Silvani

Every great quest must come to an end, and for now the Knights of Arthur must be tabled. But not before the epic battle against Mordred (Robin), as he attempts to claim the throne! Can Arthur (Kermit) defeat his son in the most deadly form of combat known to man… a pun-off? More Muppet hilarity from Paul Benjamin, Patrick Storck and James Silvani!

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #5

Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
Covers A & B by Roger Langridge
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

Roger Langridge’s critically acclaimed run on The Muppets continues! This is the comic that your friends are all talking about. Packed full of madcap skits and gags, The Muppet Show comic is certain to please old and new fans alike! If you have a favorite Muppet, chances are it’s featured in this show-stopping ongoing series.

WALT DISNEY COMICS AND STORIES #706

Written by Andrea Castellan & Alberto Savini
Drawn by Andrea Castellan & Abramo Leghziel
24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Andrea Castellan & Magic Eye Studios and Jake Myler

It’s the epic conclusion to “Mickey Mouse & The World to Come!” The Rhyming Man’s plans for world domination are all but realized as his army of maniacal metal monsters destroy everything in their path. To make matters worse, the rhyming villain has taken out the ultimate insurance policy to keep our heroes helpless…a captive Minnie Mouse! With story, art and an original cover from modern Disney master, Andrea “Casty” Castellan, you don’t want to miss the exciting ending to this action-packed adventure, with a backup story starring the very first baddy to go toe to toe with Mickey…Peg-Leg Pete!

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!

BOOM Studios releases for April 14, 2010

THE ANCHOR #7

Written by Phil Hester
Drawn by Brian Churilla
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Brian Churilla & Guy Davis

The strangest team up in all of comics takes place when The Anchor partners with The Anchor! Now reunited with his soul, The Anchor begins a one-man war on the forces of Hell to rescue an innocent from their clutches. It’s a battle royale that can only end in a showdown with Satan himself.

COLDSPACE #1

Written by Samuel L. Jackson, Eric Calderon
Drawn by Jeremy Rock
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Dave Johnson & Jeffrey Spokes

From legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson and Emmy nominated writer/producer Eric Calderon, the team that brought you the Emmy-award-winning, best-selling AFRO SAMURAI comes their next original series – COLD SPACE. When an on-the-run outlaw crash-lands on a hostile planet on the brink of civil war, he finds himself in the crossfire between two warring factions. But in chaos lies opportunity – because where there’s war, there’s money to be made. A hard-boiled sci-fi action-adventure with covers by Eisner Award-winning artist Dave Johnson and IRREDEEMABLE cover artist Jeffrey Spokes!

DIE HARD: YEAR ONE #8

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

The rest of his fellow cops are dealing with a blackout. His partner is dealing with problems of her own. The only one who can take down the villain who started all this trouble? New Yorks own John McClane! It’s his first case as a detective. Could it be his last? 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: SCORPIUS #0

Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon & David Alan Mack
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Joe Corroney & Mike Ruiz

Beginning a bold new direction in the second exciting year of BOOM! Studios’ officially licensed Farscape comics! A solo Scorpius series, sure to excite and energize all of Farscape fandom! A frightening, black-leather clad presence with a face like a skull, the half-breed Scorpius, takes his villainy to new heights. Crichton’s worst adversary, fandom’s favorite villain, and one of science fiction’s greatest antagonists finds himself deposed from his throne on Hyneria and making a bold new discovery that could put him back on top of the Uncharted Territories! An excellent new entry point for Farscape fans that might have missed the previous BOOM! Farscape series that have come before! Don’t miss out on one of science fiction’s most enduring characters with a new series that’s sure to refresh the Farscape brand in your store!

IRREDEEMABLE SPECIAL #1

Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Howard Chaykin, Emma Rios, Paul Azaceta
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Paul Azaceta & Dan Panosian

The first year of IRREDEEMABLE came to a cataclysmic resolution, and before the jaw-dropping second year starts, Mark Waid is delivering an original stand-alone issue! Join the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN team of Mark Waid and Paul Azaceta, along with legendary comics creator Howard Chaykin, and BOOM! favorite Emma Rios for this special showcasing a never-before-seen glimpse into the Plutonian’s heroic beginnings and insights into his former teammates, the once-great Paradigm. Secrets will be revealed! Clues will be given! Threads will be tied up! This is a not-to-be-missed chapter in Mark Waid’s twilight of the superheroes masterpiece!

TOY STORY #3

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider
Drawn by Nathan Watson
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Nathan Watson

The new TOY STORY ongoing continues and it’s Buzz Lightyear vs. Buzz Lightyear in this final showdown to determine who will return to Andy’s room in triumph! Will the Buzz we know and love return to his rightful place beside Woody and the other toys or will the upstart new Buzz take his place in Andy’s heart?

UNCLE SCROOGE #390

Written by Staff Di If
Drawn by Francesc Bargad Studio
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Scott Gross & Magic Eye Studios

Lights! Camera! Action! Scrooge and the gang end up on the set of the latest Hollywood blockbuster, but what is lurking backstage that might sabotage the production…and Scrooge’s budget?! It’s Act 3 of “Around the World in 80 Bucks.” More cash craved cavalcades, only from BOOM Kids!

BOOM Studios releases for March 31, 2010

DISNEY’S HERO SQUAD: ULTRAHEROES #3

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

The battle for the Ultrapods intensifies as the Sinister 7 unleash their plan to steal the remaining pieces of the ultramachine. But will it be up to the powerless Mickey Mouse to foil their nefarious plot and keep the world safe? Tune in and find out as Disney’s Hero Squad presents another chapter of the instant Disney classic, Ultraheroes!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #10

Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, (10 of 24), SRP: $3.99
Covers by Frazer Irving & Moritat

Is Rick Deckard an android?! The saga that inspired BLADE RUNNER continues in this special tenth issue of the Philip K. Dick sci-fi epic. Is the hunt for the rogue Nexus-6 androids at an end? Questions are raised and answers are given in the most exciting issue of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? yet! Cover by red-hot artist Frazer Irving (BATMAN AND ROBIN)!

INCORRUPTIBLE #4

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

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, Max Danger can’t find an ally in this world. No one believes he’s reformed. No proof he can offer can clear his name… unless he throws in with the bad guys one last time.

WIZARDS OF MICKEY #3

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

When one of their eggs goes missing, the dragons of the realm declare war on the scaleless. The situation looks dire, but leave it to the brave wizard Mickey Mouse and his sorcerer companions to seek out the eggs before mayhem can break loose. The odds are stacked against our heroes, but Goofy may have something up his sleeve to turn the tide! The series that the fans have been clamoring for continues this month in the thrilling tale of the “Iron Dragon!”