Boom!/Archaia/KaBOOM! Announce New Titles

Fall approaches, which means that publishers are releasing new titles!

Boom! Studios and Archia have announced a new list of titles via catalog site Edelweiss, offering some interesting and fun titles for Winter gift giving! (Yes, you can give yourself a gift!  You’re a good person, and what better way to celebrate the end of a good year, or forget the end of an annus horribilis, than with a great graphic novel!)

Here is a barebones listing of titles!  Click on the links to see covers and sample pages!

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The Secret History Omnibus Volume 3
Jean-Pierre Pecau, Igor Kordey
FRONTLIST
September 2, 2014
Grades 10 And Up
$34.99 USD
344 pages
Color illustrations throughout
Hardcover
Comics & Graphic Novels / Historical Fiction
Series: Secret History
9781936393596, 193639359X

Summary: Four immortal brothers and sisters leap through time, consumed in an epic struggle to influence and shape the history of Western civilization.
Since the dawn of time, Dyo, Reka, Aker, and Erlin, the four Archons who head the Four Houses, have fought each other to control the fate of hunmankind. But times change, and an evil Fifth Archon, William of Leece, is attempting to bring about the Apocalypse. From Moses’ challenge to the Pharaoh to the origin of the Grail myth; from the Pope’s extermination of the Cathars to Nostradamus’ travels in Italy; from the Spanish Armada and the Great Fire of London to Napoleon’s conquest of Egypt; and finally to the Angel of Mons appearing over the trenches of World War I: a secret occult history of the world.
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Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand Screenplay
Jim Henson, Ramon Perez, Jerry Juhl
FRONTLIST
September 30, 2014
Grades 6 And Up
$24.99 USD
128 pages
Hardcover
Performing Arts / Screenplays
9781608864409, 1608864405

Summary: The lost screenplay that inspired Archaia’s Eisner winning Jim Henson’s The Tale of Sand.
Between 1967 and 1974, Jim Henson and his longtime writing partner Jerry Juhl developed three drafts of a screenplay for a feature length film called Tale of Sand. It is the only feature length screenplay written by Jim Henson that he was never able to produce in his lifetime. In 2012, Archaia published a graphic novel adaptation as realized by illustrator Ramón K Pérez which went on to win three Eisner Awards and two Harvey Awards. This is an incredible and unfiltered look behind the curtain at how Ramón K Pérez took Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl’s original 76-page screenplay and turned it into one of the most critically acclaimed graphic novels of the last decade. Pages of black-and-white artwork, layouts and the complete original screenplay make this a must-have for Henson fans, artists, and fans of the creative process. This beautiful hardcover features the final draft of the screenplay and 9 all new black-and-white pages illustrated by Ramón K Pérez that were cut during the production process of the original graphic novel. It also contains 19 of Ramón’s original inked pages from the graphic novel and 16 pages of layouts, plus never-before-seen drawings and artifacts created by Jim Henson from the Jim Henson Archives.
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Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand Box Set
Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Ramon Perez
FRONTLIST
September 30, 2014
Grades 8 And Up
$49.99 USD
256 pages
Hardcover
Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
9781608864393, 1608864391

Summary: A limited collection of Jim Henson’s lost screenplay boxed for new and old fans alike..
Between 1967 and 1974, Jim Henson and his longtime writing partner Jerry Juhl developed three drafts of a screenplay for a feature length film called Tale of Sand. It is the only feature length screenplay written by Jim Henson that he was never able to produce in his lifetime. A Tale of Sand follows scruffy everyman, Mac, who wakes up in an unfamiliar town, and is chased across the desert of the American Southwest by all manners of man and beast of unimaginable proportions. Produced with the complete blessing of Lisa Henson, A Tale of Sand will allow Henson fans to recognize some of the inspirations and set pieces that appeared in later Henson Company productions. In 2012, Archaia published a graphic novel adaptation as realized by illustrator Ramón K Pérez which went on to win three Eisner Awards and two Harvey Awards. This is an incredible and unfiltered look behind the curtain at how Ramón K Pérez took Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl’s original 76-page screenplay and turned it into one of the most critically acclaimed graphic novels of the last decade. Pages of black-and-white artwork, layouts and the complete original screenplay make this a must-have for Henson fans, artists, and fans of the creative process. This beautiful hardcover features the final draft of the screenplay and 9 all new black-and-white pages illustrated by Ramón K Pérez that were cut during the production process of the original graphic novel. It also contains 19 of Ramón’s original inked pages from the graphic novel and 16 pages of layouts, plus never-before-seen drawings and artifacts created by Jim Henson from the Jim Henson Archives.
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Dead Letters Vol. 1
Christopher Sebela, Chris Visions
FRONTLIST
September 9, 2014
Grades 8 And Up
$9.99 USD
112 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Crime & Mystery
Series: Dead Letters
9781608864539, 1608864537

Summary: Waking up in a fleabag motel with bandaged arms and a revolver on his desk, Sam doesn’t remember a thing – not how he got here, where here is, or who he is. But the armed men knocking on his door do and Sam will have to use every trick from his forgotten repertoire to outrun and outsmart his way through a hardboiled wonderland of gang wars, femme fatales and big secrets. Creators Christopher Sebela (GHOST, HIGH CRIMES) and newcomer Chris Visions are two fresh voices that are about to take the industry by storm. Don’t miss out on a wholly unique take on crime fiction.
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The Woods Vol. 1
James Tynion, IV, Michael Dialynas
FRONTLIST
September 23, 2014
Grades 8 And Up
$9.99 USD
96 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Science Fiction
9781608864546, 1608864545

Summary: On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace. Countless light years away, far outside the bounds of the charted universe, 513 people find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine. As fans of James Tynion IV’s work in the Batman universe (BATMAN ETERNAL, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS), we were eager to publish his first original comic series. Plus, THE WOODS gives us that same eerie, small-town horror feel we get whenever we read a Stephen King novel. If you’re fan of teen conspiracy comics like MORNING GLORIES, SHELTERED, and REVIVAL, you’ll immediately be sucked into THE WOODS.
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Bravest Warriors Vol. 4
Pendleton Ward, Mike Holmes
FRONTLIST
January 7, 2015
Ages 8 And Up, Grades 4 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes
Series: Bravest Warriors
9781608864591, 1608864596

Summary: Join Beth, Wallow, Chris, Danny and Plum as they travel the multiverse saving folks and generally being totally rad dudes! Having to go undercover at a Miss Multiverse Pageant, will our heroes be able to save the day? Will they be able to figure out where all the missing brains are going? Who will sav–what was that again…MISSING BRAINS?! Based on the hit web series from ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendleton Ward! POWER! RESPECT!
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Adventure Time Candy Capers Mathematical Edition
Yuko Ota, Ananth Panagariya, Ian McGinty
FRONTLIST
January 13, 2015
Ages 8 And Up, Grades 4 And Up
$29.99 USD
160 pages
Hardcover
Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
Series: Adventure Time
9781608864584, 1608864588

Summary: FINN AND JAKE ARE MISSING?! Don’t worry Candy Kingdom, Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will…protect…you? This is a mini-series you definitely don’t want to miss, with talent of Yuko Ota and Ananth Panagariya of JOHNNY WANDER writing our candied heroes and Ian McGinty of UGLY DOLL on art, there is nothing that can go wrong!
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Adventure Time Vol. 5 Mathematical Edition
Braden Lamb, Shelli Paroline, Ryan North
FRONTLIST
February 11, 2015
Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up
$24.99 USD
128 pages
Hardcover
Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
Series: Adventure Time
9781608864799, 1608864790

Summary: Princess Bubblegum is facing a lot of trouble when one of her experiments backfire on her, the land of Ooo is in danger…and so are her friends! Without the help of Finn and Jake, it’s up to Princess Bubblegum to clean up her own mess, and hopefully save her kingdom in the process. This fifth volume of the over-sized, hardcover Mathematical Editions collects Adventure Time issues #20 through 24 at a newly reduced price of $24.99!
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Adventure Time Vol. 5 OGN
Zachary Sterling, Danielle Corsetto
FRONTLIST
March 11, 2015
Ages 8 And Up, Grades 4 And Up
$12.99 USD
160 pages
Trade Paperback
Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
Series: Adventure Time
9781608864843, 1608864847

Summary: Finn & Jake wake up in the treehouse after having the same troubling dream of something calling their names. The boys find a little purple cube with a small face on one side. They soon discover that it’s able to fabricate and activate a little hovering prism, which transforms into a triangular screen, which they all start to watch together. It begin in the Ice Kingdom…Finn and Jake better be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime! Written by the super talented Danielle Corsetto (ADVENTURE TIME PIXEL PRINCESSES) and illustrated by amazing Zachary Sterling, this is going to be a crazy ride!
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Adventure Time Vol. 6
Ryan North, Braden Lamb, Shelli Paroline
FRONTLIST
March 11, 2015
Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
Series: Adventure Time
9781608864829, 1608864820

Summary: Finn is cursed! It looks like Magic Man is at it again and it’s up to our heroes to save Ooo before Finn forgets everything…again. This is going to be an adventure you’ll want to remember!
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Peanuts Vol. 5
Charles Schulz, Mona Koth, Vicki Scott
FRONTLIST
March 11, 2015
Ages 8 And Up, Grades 3 And Up
$13.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / General
Series: Peanuts
9781608864836, 1608864839

Summary: The entire gang has a chance to shine in this brand new volume of all-new PEANUTS adventures and classic Charles Schulz strips. Featuring stories starring the Snoopy and Woodstock, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Sally, Marcie, Franklin, Peppermint Patty, and Good Ol’ Charlie Brown! Peanuts volume 5 collects issues #
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Lumberjanes Vol. 1
Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Brooke Allen, G…
FRONTLIST
April 8, 2015
Grades 4 And Up
$??.??? USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Contemporary Women
Series: Lumberjanes
9781608866878, 1608866874

Summary: Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together…and they’re not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Not only is it the second title launching in our new BOOM! Box imprint but LUMBERJANES is one of those punk rock, love-everything-about-it stories that appeals to fans of basically all excellent things. It’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five butt-kicking, rad teenage girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake. And with the talent of acclaimed cartoonist Noelle Stevenson, talented newcomer Grace Ellis writing, and Brooke Allen on art, this is going to be a spectacular series that you won’t want to miss. Collects Lumberjanes #1-#4.
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Regular Show Vol. 3
Allison Strejlau, KC Green
FRONTLIST
April 8, 2015
Ages 8 And Up, Grades 4 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
Series: Regular Show
9781608864850, 1608864855

Summary: It’s time for a good dose of cleaning as Benson tries to organize the Park’s yearly garage sale…only Rigby is having some trouble letting go. Banished to the garage Rigby comes across a mysterious pogs container that is about to give everyone at the Park a strong dose of the 90’s…and a pog match for their own souls. REGULAR SHOW volume 3 collects issues #9-#12 of the hit series based on the Cartoon Network animated comedy.
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Curse
Michael Moreci, Tim Daniel, Riley Rossmo, Colin Lo…
FRONTLIST
January 6, 2015
Grades 10 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Horror
9781608864621, 1608864626

Summary: Laney Griffith is a man who will do anything to save his son from leukemia, but the cost of treatment has broken him financially. When he pursues an elusive murderer in the wilderness of his small, rural community, in the hopes of securing a substantial bounty, Laney is confronted with something he never could have expected: a werewolf. The captive lycan, in human form, turns Laney’s life upside-down, forcing him to confront his haunted past and race against the clock—because the wolf will return, and Laney’s son’s condition continues to worsen. CURSE is a story of a family’s survival at all costs. BOOM! Studios has a long history of publishing some of the industry’s best modern horror, and CURSE takes us back to our roots with a werewolf story unlike any you’ve ever seen.
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Revelations
Paul Jenkins, Humberto Ramos
FRONTLIST
January 7, 2015
Grades 8 And Up
$19.99 USD
112 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Crime & Mystery
9781608864607, 160886460X

Summary: A potential successor to the dying pope is killed at the Vatican. Long-time atheist and hard-edged London detective, Charlie Northern, is put on the case by a Vatican priest, and long forgotten friend. He must solve the case that the local police cannot, coming face to face with hundreds of years of conspiracy and corruption in the seat of the world’s wealthiest religion. The beautiful work of Humberto Ramos unfolds a story of religion, atheism, murder, and mystery, as told by Paul Jenkins. Fans of BBC’s Sherlock and Luther will not want to miss this tale of corruption through the eyes of an outsider.
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Sons of Anarchy Vol. 2
Jesus Hervas, Damian Couceiro, Ed Brisson
FRONTLIST
January 27, 2015
Grades 10 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
Series: Sons of Anarchy
9781608864782, 1608864782

Summary: The town of Charming is more dangerous than ever.. In this new story arc set after the events of season three, Gemma and Tara must keep the peace on the homefront as Jax, Clay, and the others serve their time in prison. With bridges getting burned every day, the Sons of Anarchy work hard to get as many allies as they can before time runs out. There’s a power vacuum left all along the West Coast and the Sons of Anarchy are determined to make sure the right crew fills it with whatever force necessary, and deadly force is always on the table… This volume collects issues #7-10 by new series writer Ed Brisson (The Field, Sheltered).
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Clive Barker’s Next Testament Vol. 2
Clive Barker, Mark Miller, Haemi Jang
FRONTLIST
February 11, 2015
Grades 10 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy
9781608864898, 1608864898

Summary: God has returned to the world in a manner that only horror master Clive Barker could imagine. His name is Wick and he is the God of Colors, the god of the Old Testament, and he is displeased with humanity. Wick’s flock continues to grow, but this brings him no pleasure – what he asks of Julian next may bring his closest disciple to the breaking point. Meanwhile, Tristan & Elspeth meet a pastor who knows plenty about both of them…and Julian. Meanwhile, Julian is forced to make a very public display of loyalty to Wick, as their flock meets resistance from an unexpected source, and Wick’s jealousy leads to a show of force unlike any of his previous acts…
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Dead Letters Vol. 2
Christopher Sebela, Chris Visions
FRONTLIST
February 11, 2015
Grades 10 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Crime & Mystery
Series: Dead Letters
9781608864911, 160886491X

Summary: Sam Whistler can’t remember who he is, what he’s done, or why he is Here. What he’s been told is that Here is the place between Heaven and Hell…and that he’s been recruited by God to set things right Here. Sam’s second case begins “Here”: As the freshly spawned gang war between Ma and Jones rages across the supernatural metropolis, Sam is enlisted by the new powers-that-be to infiltrate the amorphous Boroughs of the city in search of a terrorist cell planning to wreak havoc on the fabric of Here itself. Collects issues #4-8 of the supernatural crime series, Dead Letters.
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The Returning
Jason Starr, Andrea Mutti
FRONTLIST
February 11, 2015
Grades 8 And Up
$14.99 USD
112 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Horror
9781608864935, 1608864936

Summary: It’s the near future, and some people who have had Near-Death Experiences have come back “changed.” They exhibit extreme behavioral changes, becoming increasingly paranoid and violent, and no one knows why. People who have had NDE’s fall immediately under suspicion, and in some cases, are murdered by justice-seeking vigilantes. It is in this world where Beth, a quiet high school student with a bright future, will learn just how quickly friends and family will turn on her when she has the bad luck of surviving the worst night of her life… Award-winning novelist Jason Starr (Wolverine Max, The Chill) and artist Andrea Mutti (Conan, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) deliver a gripping but deeply human drama set in an uncertain world. Collects the complete story from The Returning #1-#4.
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Suicide Risk Vol. 4
Mike Carey, Elena Casagrande
FRONTLIST
February 17, 2015
Grades 8 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes
Series: Suicide Risk
9781608864614, 1608864618

Summary: Mike Carey’s gripping deconstruction of the superhero genre heats up in this latest volume!With an entire country in their grasp, the super-villain team NIGHTMARE SCENARIO has forced the world’s leaders to come to the table for negotiations. But Just-A-Feeling’s namesake warns of an even greater, bloodier calamity, and every life Leo has managed to save helping Nightmare Scenario against his will, is suddenly at risk…
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Evil Empire Vol. 1
Max Bemis, Ransom Getty
FRONTLIST
March 11, 2015
Grades 10 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Science Fiction
9781608864942, 1608864944

Summary: We’re often introduced to totalitarian establishments with pundits already fully in power and it’s up to our hero to bring back order and peace. EVIL EMPIRE explores how unfolds in a real-world setting. How close to the precipice are we right now in the world we live in? Would we let it happen? More specific to this tale: Would we secretly WANT it to happen? Politically charged rapper Reese decries injustice. As she sneers at election year advertisements, the star of the ad, Sam Duggins, makes a surprise appearance backstage. The aspiring politician seeks to tap into the energy of Reese’s fanbase by befriending her and, presumably, winning her endorsement. Then one action tears the country apart in a debate over the meaning of right and wrong, and Reese is not about to stand by as the American people support the rantings of a mad man. But how far will people go to take a stand in what they believe in? Say Anything frontman and Polarity creator Max Bemis’ gripping story explores the world watching modern society gradually evolve (or is it devolve?) into an evil empire.
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Loki: Ragnarok and Roll
Eric M Esquivel, Jerry Gaylord
FRONTLIST
October 13, 2015
Grades 8 And Up
$14.99 USD
128 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels
9781608864904, 1608864901

Summary: The Norse god Loki has been exiled to Earth and becomes the world’s biggest rock star and gains a legion of devout worshippers! It’s a new experience for Loki. He likes it. The other gods? They don’t like it so much, as Loki soon learns… in the original series from Eric M. Esquivel (FREELANCERS) and Jerry Gaylord (FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES). Collects entire 4 issue comic series.
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The Woods Vol. 2
James Tynion, IV, Michael Dialynas
FRONTLIST
March 11, 2015
Grades 9 And Up
$14.99 USD
112 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Horror
9781608864959, 1608864952

Summary: On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace. Countless light years away, far outside the bounds of the charted universe, 513 people find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine. Catch a glimpse of Bay Point Preparatory High School before the fateful events of October 16, 2013 in this new story arc. On opening night of the school’s rendition of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the lives of the students and faculty crossed paths in an almost premonitory way, seeding the various horrors to come. Collects The Woods #5-8.
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RUSH’s Clockwork Angels: The Graphic Novel
Neil Peart, Kevin J. Anderson, Nick Robles
FRONTLIST
April 7, 2015
Grades 8 And Up
$19.99 USD
144 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Media Tie-In
9781608863686, 1608863689

Summary: Owen Hardy, like all the people of Albion, has lived his whole life under the rule of The Watchmaker. His entire life has been planned down to the exact second. But what happens when a young boy decides that things should not always goes as planned? Rush’s CLOCKWORK ANGELS is a testament to the band’s creative versatility—it has been successful as a concept album, novel, and international tour. Now, Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson are bringing the story of CLOCKWORK ANGELS to comics, where newcomer artist Nick Robles will bring the journey of Owen Hardy to visual life! Die-hard Rush fans have longed for Peart’s narrative songwriting to be adapted into comic book form for decades, but fans of steampunk fantasy will enjoy journeying into the world of Albion thanks to Anderson’s skilled storytelling. Collects the complete story originally published in CLOCKWORK ANGELS #1-#6.
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The Last Broadcast
Andre Sirangelo, Gabriel Iumazark
FRONTLIST
October 13, 2015
Grades 9 And Up
$29.99 USD
200 pages
Hardcover
Comics & Graphic Novels / Crime & Mystery
9781608866939, 1608866939

Summary: Always trespass. A group of urban explorers in San Francisco discovers a secret bunker belonging to the long-vanished 1930s stage magician Blackhall the Incredible at the same time as young, out-of-work magician Ivan receives a mysterious package that points him toward a possible conspiracy involving Blackhall’s death in 1934. Both groups dive into the mystery, not yet realizing that it’s about the change their lives forever. The cunning, daredevil urbEx members of Backbone will win you over as the ragtag, Ocean’s Eleven-style crew of the sewers and abandoned warehouses. Iumazark’s Brazilian/Japanese-fusion indie art style brings edgy energy to every dark corner. And fans of THIEF OF THIEVES and the film NOW YOU SEE ME will find comparisons to entice them. Collects the entire series originally published as THE LAST BROADCAST #1-#7.
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Translucid
Claudio Sanchez, CHONDRA ECHERT, Daniel Bayliss
FRONTLIST
April 8, 2015
Grades 9 And Up
$19.99 USD
160 pages
Trade Paperback
Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes
9781608864973, 1608864979

Summary: The Horse has been the arch-enemy of The Navigator for years. But The Horse feels The Navigator’s moral compass slipping, and even a villain can’t let that happen. The Horse decides to get a closer look into The Navigator’s past that he’s buried deep in his subconscious and find out what drives a person to make the right choice, and what propels someone to make a selfish one. Created and written by Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudia Sanchez (Amory Wars) and Chondra Echert (Key of Z) with stunning neon art from newcomer Daniel Bayliss, this volume collects the complete story originally released in TRANSLUCID #1-#6.
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Dark Crystal : Creation Myths Volume 3
Jim Henson
FRONTLIST
April 14, 2015, Ship Date: April 14, 2015
$??.?? USD
96 pages
Hardcover
Comics & Graphic Novels / Fantasy
9781608864355, 1608864359
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