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 7, 2010

28 DAYS LATER #9

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

Selena and her crew are on the move. London is getting closer, but the journey is getting tougher. While the infected still walk, someone else has their eyes on the three who finally broke the UK quarantine. Someone dangerous…someone with a link to Selena’s past. Featuring art by Leonardo Manco (Hellblazer)

CODEBREAKERS #1

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

Busting foreign spies on domestic soil. Cracking the code on drug and human trafficking. Shutting down the mob. They are the elite Cryptanalysis Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, examining manually encrypted documents and records of illegal enterprises, providing expert testimony, forensic assistance, and identification of terrorism, foreign intelligence, and criminal activities in support of federal, state, local, and international law enforcement investigations and prosecutions… Ciphers. Codes. Encryption. Passwords. Meet the best of the best at puzzling out the truth and protecting all of us from those that would steal information in ways that can shatter the global community and kill. But what happens to the Cryptanalysis unit when one of their own goes missing? Is it a puzzle the puzzle-solvers can’t solve? And will this cipher reveal things about… themselves?

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #4

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

Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on The Muppet Show continues in this new ongoing! With the theatre rebuilt, the Muppets are ready to start the show, and what better way to kick off the relaunch than with some new performers?

WALT DISNEY COMICS AND STORIES #705

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

Suit up and fly the friendly skies as Mickey Mouse and Eega Beeva take an amazing journey through time. But will they be in time to stop a villain that rhymes? Big adventure awaits the world’s favorite mouse as BOOM Kids! brings you the third act in the Casty epic, “Mickey Mouse and the World to Come!”

UNCLE SCROOGE: THE HUNT FOR OLD NUMBER ONE TPB/HC

Written by Perk-Erik Hedman
Drawn by Wanda Gattino, Carlos Mota
HC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
TPB, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99

It’s the adventures of the richest duck in the world! Join Donald Duck’s favorite penny pinching Uncle Scrooge as he, along with Donald himself and Huey, Dewey and Louie embark on a globe spanning trek to recover treasure and save Scrooge’s “number one dime” from the treacherous grasp of Magica De Spell and a whole host of baddies in the exciting Hunt for the Number One Dime!

BOOM Studios releases for March 10, 2010

THE ANCHOR #6

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

Tragedy strikes the Anchor when his new found knowledge leads to the loss of someone he loves. And our heaven sent hero is hell bent on settling the score, even if it means a trip to the bowels of Hell itself. THE ANCHOR promises more potent pathos, neck breaking action, and mind bending plot twists per page than any comic on the stands. THE ANCHOR train has left the station — get on or get run over!

CARS #2

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

Lightning McQueen’s new Radiator Springs Racetrack is finally finished, and the crowds are descending on the town for the inaugural event… but his rival Chick Hicks has some plans to make sure McQueen loses the first big race on his own turf in this new ongoing series!

FARSCAPE: D’ARGO’S QUEST #4

Written by Keith DeCandido, Rockne S. O’Bannon
Drawn by Caleb Cleveland
SC, 24 pgs, FC,(4 of 4), SRP: $3.99
Covers by Chad Hardin & Caleb Cleveland

The grand finale of Ka D’Argo’s journey is here! Through it all he has seen betrayal, loss and death. Now the Luxan warrior reaches the end to what may be his toughest fight of all, the search for his wife’s killer. But the biggest discovery may be what he finds in himself.

KILL AUDIO #6

Written by Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert
Drawn by Sheldon Vella
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (6 of 6) SRP: $3.99
Covers by Sheldon Vella & Chuck BB

DOOM has come to Sight and Sound. DOOM has come to The Void. DOOM has come to Kill Audio. The final chapter is here. The fate of all music rests in the hands of the immortal Kill Audio and his ramshackle crew. Will songs still be sung, dreams still dreamt? Find out in this, the last issue of the six-issue mega-series!

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #3

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

Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on The Muppet Show continues in this new ongoing! The Muppet gang continues to struggle with life on the road as every town they visit seems to bring its own variation of two very familiar heckling curmudgeons! And what’s up with the comedy stylings of Clint Wacky? Has Fozzie been replaced?

TOY STORY #2

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 with the return of Buzz Lightyear! Buzz Lightyear finds himself in the most unlikely of places: the local toy store’s return bin! It will take Woody, Rex and all of Andy’s toys to mount a rescue… but the replacement Buzz Lightyear has other plans!

WALT DISNEY COMICS AND STORIES #704

Written by Andrea “Casty” Castellan & Alberto Savini
Drawn by Andrea “Casty” Castellan & Abramo Leghziel
24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Andrea Castellan & Jonathan Gray & Jake Myler

After the conclusion of the amazing superhero antics in Disney’s Ultraheroes, Mickey and the gang are back in a brand new, never before seen adventure. What sorts of hijinx will our favorite Disney characters get into next…? There’s only one place to find out! Walt Disney Comics and Stories, only from BOOM Kids!

BOOM Studios releases for February 10, 2010

28 DAYS LATER Vol1 HC

Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Declan Shalvey
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $19.99

The film that changed horror forever continues here! Connecting the movie
28 DAYS LATER to its sequel 28 WEEKS LATER, this original graphic novel
continuation focuses on Selena, one of the three survivors of the first film, as she embarks on an epic journey to return to Great Britain. Joining a team of American war journalists hell bent on venturing into the heart of Infected territory, they must learn the cold, hard truth of what it takes to survive in the U.K. after the Infection has spread.

THE ANCHOR #5

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

The Breeder and his monstrous offspring have been defeated, but the mysterious Wound has set his sights on The Anchor’s companion, Hofi. The Anchor must choose between finally learning the truth about his past or saving the life of the one he loves. Black Lips Part One is a perfect jumping on point for anyone who failed to get aboard the comic book juggernaut that is… THE ANCHOR! A new BOOM! ongoing series, brought to you by Eisner Award-nominated writer/artist Phil Hester and fan-favorite artist Brian Churilla.

THE ANCHOR Vol1 TPB

Written by Phil Hester
Drawn by Brian Churilla
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99

THE ANCHOR. Holy warrior, unholy war. Freak of nature, beast of burden, medieval prizefighter, Viking raider…God’s own leg-breaker. One thousand years ago a hulking outcast sought refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery and offered in return the one thing he had to give — his fists. Transformed into an immortal warrior monk to stand at the gates of Hell itself and keep our world free from its invading armies, The Anchor was mysteriously tricked into centuries of slumber. But today, this holy warrior must rise again to battle all the unholy monsters unleashed during his slumber!

FARSCAPE: D’ARGO’S QUEST #3

Written by Keith DeCandido, Rockne S. O’Bannon
Drawn by Caleb Cleveland
SC, 24 pgs, FC,(3 of 4), SRP: $3.99
Covers by Chad Hardin & Caleb Cleveland

There might be one thing that D’Argo hates worse than working with Raxil. One thing in the Uncharted Territories that could give the mighty Luxan warrior a heart attack where he stands. That would be….Raxil behind the wheel of Lo’La, his cherished Luxan ship! Written by FARSCAPE’s Keith R.A. DeCandido and Executive Produced by show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon.

MUPPET KING ARTHUR #1

Written by Paul Benjamin and Patrick Storck
Drawn by Dave Alvarez
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (1 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Covers by David Peterson & Dave Alvarez

Many have sought the Holy Grail, and many have failed. Now the Muppets present some very good reasons why, as they recount the fantastic quest of King Arthur and his Muppets of the Round Table! This classic tale of adventure, romance, and magic is told once again, but this time with more frogs, chickens, bears, and Whatnots than you can shake Excalibur at! In the words of Fozzie, it will be a ‘knight’ to remember!

MUPPET PETER PAN TPB/HC

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
HC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
TPB, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99

It’s the Peter Pan Story – Mupppet-style! When Peter Pan (Kermit) whisks Wendy (Janice) and her brothers to the magical realm of Neveswamp, the adventure begins! With Captain Hook (Gonzo) out for revenge for the loss of his hand, Wendy and her brothers may find themselves in a situation where even the magic of Piggytink (Miss Piggy) can’t save them!

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #2

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

Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on THE MUPPET SHOW continues with this first issue of the new ongoing series! With the theater in disarray after the events of PEG-LEG WILSON, the Muppet gang decides to take their show on the road! Is the world ready for traveling Muppet minstrels?

WALT DISNEY’S COMICS #703

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

Suit up and fly the friendly skies as Mickey Mouse and Eega Beeva take an amazing journey through time. But will they be in time to stop a villain that rhymes? Big adventure awaits the world’s favorite mouse as BOOM Kids! brings you the third act in the Casty epic, “Mickey Mouse and the World to Come!”

WIZARDS OF MICKEY Vol1: MOUSE MAGIC TPB/HC

Written by Stefano Ambrosio
Drawn by Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Marco Gervasio, Marco Palazzi, Alessandro Perina
HC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
TPB, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99

The epic tale WIZARDS OF MICKEY starts here! In an age of legends and heroes, the Wizard’s Apprentice, Mickey Mouse, loses a magic talisman he has been charged to protect. To win it back, Mickey must gather a team to compete in the Great Wizard’s Tournament…but with Donald and Goofy as his teammates, does he really have a chance? Especially when his opponents are Peg-Leg Pete and the Phantom Blot? Join Mickey Mouse and his friends in a tale of magic and wonder!

Preview: The Muppet Show Comic Book #1

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1

Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
Covers by Roger Langridge
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on THE MUPPET SHOW continues with this first issue of the new ongoing series! With the theater in disarray after the events of PEG-LEG WILSON, the Muppet gang decides to take their show on the road! Is the world ready for traveling Muppet minstrels?