BOOM Studios releases for May 19, 2010

THE ANCHOR #8

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

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.

DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #354

Written by Fausto Vitaliano, Marco Bosco
Drawn by Giorgio Cavazzano, Vitale Mangiatordi
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Mike DeCarlo

What happens when a world famous conductor goes missing, especially when it turns out that the conductor was once an operative for the super secret Agency? Why, you call on one of the Agency’s own to solve the case; and lucky for us, that means the return of the spy known as Double Duck!

FARSCAPE #7

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

Who are the Grennij? Crichton and Aeryn have seen their fair share of strange creatures but nothing like this. Never before have they seen such firepower, aggression and viciousness. This is the strangest race the crew of Moya have met. And it may be the last!

THE INCREDIBLES #9

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

As Mr. Incredible, Frozone and Dash investigate the mysterious break-in at Doc Sunbright’s lab, Mrs. Incredible and Mirage find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse halfway around the world! But who’s the cat? Part 2 of “Secrets And Lies”, the story that sets the stage for the next year of THE INCREDIBLES!

MUPPET SNOW WHITE #1

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider & Patrick Storck
Drawn by Shelli Paroline
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (1 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Covers by David Peterson & James Silvani

Mirror, mirror, on the wall… who’s the fairest pig of them all? When Queen Piggy finds she doesn’t like the answer, Snow White must flee for her life. But is a life in the woods cleaning up after the Electric Mayhem really preferable to death? Series features “A” covers from David Peterson, the Eisner Award-winning creator of MOUSE GUARD!

WALL-E #6

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

There’s no business like trash business! WALL-E helps his new friend repair his spaceship but is soon captured by his trash-talking boss BULL-E. Will WALL-E escape? Will his new friend get back to where he came from? The adventure heats up in this all-new WALL-E tale.

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 17, 2010

28 DAYS LATER #8

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

The conclusion of “Bend in the Road!” Selena and Clint thought they had an easy task ahead of them, or easy enough in a world where The Infected are around every corner. But now they’ve found a nasty surprise, one that can spell doom for their friend Derrick!

DIE HARD: YEAR ONE #7

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

Det. John McClane has seen some nasty villains in his time. But this is a first. One of New York City’s most glamorous and beautiful women is causing trouble all across the city thanks to a blackout she engineered. Why would she create such mayhem? The answer will shock NYC’s newest detective! 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 #5

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

The beginning of a new Farscape cracker, “Red Sky at Morning.” The crew of Moya take in all they’ve seen recently. Crichton, Aeryn and especially Chiana will never be the same. But soon it will be another member of the ship thrust into the harsh spotlight. They crew visits…Pilot’s homeworld. A don’t miss issue of the new ongoing FARSCAPE series written by the show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon!

IRREDEEMABLE #12

Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause & Diego Barreto
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Paul Azaceta & Dan Panosian

With Modeus at last revealed and standing by Plutonian’s side, the Paradigm–and the world–have no defense against Armageddon! But is this the end? Or only the beginning? A not to be missed issue of BOOM!’s bestselling apocalyptic superhero ongoing by multiple Eisner and Dollar Bin Award-winning KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE author Mark Waid.

MUPPET KING ARTHUR #3

Written by Paul Benjamin and Patrick Storck
Drawn by James Silvani
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Covers by David Peterson & James Silvani

The characters you love retell the legend you thought you knew, as King Arthur and his Muppets Of The Round Table set off on a quest to find the Holy Grail. A tale of swords, sorcery, frogs and bad one-liners as only the Muppets can tell it! Covers by David Petersen of MOUSE GUARD fame, James Silvani, and Amy Mebberson!

UNCLE SCROOGE #389

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

When one of Uncle Scrooge’s rivals, John D. Rockerduck, challenges Donald Duck’s favorite uncle to a penny-pinching contest that spans the globe, he says “Bring it on!” Hop in your hot air balloon with BOOM Kids! and follow Scrooge and the gang as they traiblaze on a budget in part 2 of “Around the World in 80 Bucks!”

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!