BOOM! Studios May 2020 solicits: BUFFY & BILL & TED lead new titles for spring

The BOOM! Studios May 2020 solicits have arrived, bringing tidings of excellent adventures, the collected Hellmouth, quotable Giant Days, collectible Power Rangers covers, and more.

Though none of the BOOM! imprints have new series debuting in May, there are plenty of trades and continuing arcs herein, as well as some anniversary collections and gift ideas. Plus, the previously-announced Ember In the Ashes graphic novel A Thief Among the Trees makes its debut!

See the full list of BOOM! Studios May 2020 solicits below. Click the images to enlarge.

THE QUOTABLE GIANT DAYS SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM!Box
Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: John Allison
Artist: Max Sarin
Cover Artist: Max Sarin
Award-winning Giant Days creators John Allison, Lissa Treiman & Max Sarin present the unforgettable guide to getting through the day when every moment is bursting with feelings, collecting some of the most beloved moments and collective wisdom from the Eisner Award-winning series! With panels, quotes and all-new spot illustrations by series artist Max Sarin, this is a must-have for any Giant Days fan, the perfect gift idea for anyone trying to make sense of life, and a great jumping-on point for new readers!

A THIEF AMONG THE TREES: AN EMBER IN THE ASHES OGN HC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $19.99
Writers: Sabaa Tahir & Nicole Andelfinger
Artist: Sonia Liao
Cover Artist: Sonia Liao
New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir joins writer Nicole Andelfinger and artist Sonia Liao for an all-new original graphic novel introducing the dangerous world of An Ember in the Ashes to new readers and revealing an untold story of Elias and Helene’s beginnings at Blackcliff Academy in this stirring standalone chapter in the series’ mythology. Before they were on different sides of a revolution, Elias and Helene were comrades at Blackcliff Military Academy. When they’re sent on a dangerous mission to steal a heavily-guarded poison on Isle South, they soon find themselves up against surprising enemies—including other recruits. As the true horror of their assignment is revealed, they will begin to confront the harrowing realities of Martial rule, their place in the system…and the choices they must make to survive.

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN VOL. 1 SC
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Cover Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
When the children of Archer’s Peak begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. The few children that return alive have terrible stories—impossible details of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to be the only adult who sees what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done. GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell’Edera (Briggs Land) for a haunting series about staring into the abyss… and what happens when the abyss stares back. Collects issues #1-5.

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #8
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Cover Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Erica’s employers, the mysterious Order of St. George, have taken control of Archer’s Peak and sealed it off from the outside world. But can they hope to quarantine the damage caused by the monsters… and Erica Slaughter?

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #51
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Cover Artists:
Main Cover A: Jamal Campbell
Incentive Cover C (1:10): Kris Anka
Incentive Cover D (1:25): Jamal Campbell
[SPOILER] has returned…and the ripple effects send shockwaves through every Power Ranger! Now the fragile alliance between the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and OMEGA RANGERS may be permanently…shattered.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #51
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Cover Artists:
Foil Cover B: Goñi Montes
The newest release in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Foil Cover initiative!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS VOL. 12 SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Cover Artist: Jamal Campbell
A shocking traitor is revealed as the all-new OMEGA RANGERS—Jason, Zack and Trini—must turn to the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS to face the threat they never expected! But even as old friends and new allies join forces, can they put aside their mistrust to defeat an enemy with a mission to destroy EVERY Power Ranger in existence? New York Times bestselling author Ryan Parrott and artist Daniele Di Nicuolo deliver the next jaw-dropping chapter of the Power Rangers: Necessary Evil epic event that changes everything you thought you knew about the Power Rangers! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #44-47.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #40 SHOWCASE VARIANTS
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $50.00
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Cover Artist: James “Griff” Griffiths
No Power Rangers fan can miss these limited edition covers by renowned artist James “Griff” Griffiths!

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HELLMOUTH SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $16.99
Writers: Jordie Bellaire & Jeremy Lambert
Artist: Eleonora Carlini
Cover Artist: Jenny Frison
Buffy and Angel meet face-to-face in the world-ending event hundreds of years in the making—the opening of the gates to the Hellmouth! Buffy and her Scooby Gang will have to muster all their strength as they deal with an open Hellmouth that threatens the lives of everyone they love in Sunnydale. Meanwhile, Angel, the vampire cursed with a soul, arrives in town to find his redemption by doing whatever it takes to close the Hellmouth…and no human, demon or Slayer will stand in his way. Writers Jordie Bellaire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Redlands) & Jeremy Lambert (Doom Patrol) and artist Eleonora Carlini (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers) brings Buffy and Angel face-to-face in the first ever comic book event featuring Joss Whedon’s pop culture icons! Collects Hellmouth #1-5.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HELLMOUTH LIMITED EDITION HC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $24.99
Writers: Jordie Bellaire & Jeremy Lambert
Artist: Eleonora Carlini
Cover Artist: Kyle Lambert
Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Hellmouth in a limited edition hardcover format!

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #15
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Jordie Bellaire
Artist: Julian Lopez
Cover Artists:
Main Cover A: David Lopez
Main Cover B: Marguerite Sauvage
Main Cover C: Matthew Taylor
Incentive Cover D (1:25): Amelia Vidal
Buffy and Robin can finally go on a date, but with everything that was revealed during Hellmouth, do they have a future together?

ANGEL + SPIKE #12
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Bryan Edward Hill
Artist: Gleb Melnikov
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Dan Panosian
Variant Cover: Gleb Melnikov
Variant Cover: Scott Buoncristiano
Incentive Cover (1:20): Jonas Scharf
Team Spike has survived Hellmouth with some surprising allies, but now it’s time to deal with the consequences—and all roads lead to Wolfram & Hart.

FIREFLY LEGACY DELUXE EDITION HC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $75.00
Writers: Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Zack Whedon, Patton Oswalt, Chris Robinson, and more
Artists: Will Conrad, Chris Samnee, Georges Jeanty, Stephen Byrne, and more
Cover Artist: Design by Scott Newman
Visionary writer & direct Joss Whedon’s (Marvel’s The Avengers, Buf y The Vampire Slayer) cult hit TV show Firefly returns in these official sequels, collected for the first time in a single volume. Discover new heists, new adventures and the secret histories of fan-favorite character Shepherd Book, as well as the covert operatives known only as the Hands of Blue. Collects Serenity: Those Left Behind #1-3, Serenity: Better Days #1-3, Serenity: The Shepherd’s Tale, Serenity: Float Out #1, Serenity: Leaves On The Wind #1-6, Serenity: No Power In The ‘Verse #1-6 and more rare stories.

FIREFLY #17
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Lalit Kumar Sharma
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Marc Aspinall
Main Cover: George Kambadais
Incentive Cover: Kano
Mal is torn between his loyalty to his crew and to his responsibilities as Sheriff. If he wants to run, he has to do it now, but Blue Sun has arrived in his sector, handing out new tech that is more curse than blessing. And that’s without going into the serial killer who has been leaving bodies all over town.

FOLKLORDS SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $17.99
Writer: Matt Kindt
Artist: Matt Smith
Cover Artist: Matt Smith
Award-nominated writer Matt Kindt (Grass Kings, Black Badge) teams with acclaimed artist Matt Smith (Hellboy & The BPRD) for an adventure that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. In a world of magic and monsters, Ansel is an outsider haunted by visions of well-pressed suits and modern technology. When it comes time for him to declare his Quest, Ansel decides to seek out the mysterious Folklords, hoping they can explain his visions…but looking for the Folklords is strictly forbidden, punishable by death. How much is Ansel willing to risk to find out about the world he has never truly belonged in? Collects Folklords #1-5.

ONCE & FUTURE #9
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
With Merlin—and the magic he wields—back at his side, King Arthur is stronger than ever. Brigette and Duncan continue to fight against Camelot’s dark forces, but when Merlin calls to life another story entirely, will the two heroes save the day? Or will they find themselves becoming the villains they’re sworn to defeat.

FAITHLESS II #2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Brian Azzarello
Artist: Maria Llovet
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Maria Llovet
Connecting Erotic Variant Cover: Tula Lotay
Faith is drawn to black magic in Turin, Italy, as she exhibits in a prestigious art gallery there.

THE RED MOTHER #6
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Jeremy Haun
Artist: Danny Luckert
Cover Artist: Jeremy Haun
Daisy’s employment under the mysterious Leland Black has taken her to London—and away from the life she knows. Will leaving New York help Daisy leave her past traumas behind, or will the Red Mother follow her no matter where she goes?

KING OF NOWHERE #3
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: W. Maxwell Prince
Artist: Tyler Jenkins
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Tyler Jenkins
Variant Cover: Martín Morazzo
Denis may have been mostly accepted by the strange citizens of Nowhere, but he’s not the only stranger wreaking havoc in town. When Denis gets enlisted to help with the investigation, his time in Nowhere is about to get weirder than he could ever imagine.

ALIENATED #4
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Chris Wildgoose
Cover Artist: Chris Wildgoose
Afraid of what she could have done with Chip’s powers, Samantha passes the dangerous alien along to Samir—but Samir has his own plans, and he doesn’t share Samantha’s reservations.

BILL & TED GIFT SET
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $39.99
Writers: Brian Lynch & Brian Joines
Artists: Jerry Gaylord & Bachan
Cover Artist: N/A
Join Bill & Ted in this totally resplendent, triumphant, stellar, and non-heinous follow up to Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey! The universe’s most excellent duo has saved the world, but now it’s time to fulfill their destiny to become the inspiration for galactic harmony.This gift set collects Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return, Bill & Ted Go to Hell, and Bill & Ted Save the Universe for a special value price that no fan can miss!

BILL & TED ARCHIVE
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JUNE 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $24.99
Writer: Evan Dorkin
Artist: Evan Dorkin
Cover Artist: Cover design by Scott Newman & Michelle Ankley, with cover art by Evan Dorkin
The most non-heinous Eisner Award-nominated series, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Comic Book, has returned! This archive edition contains Evan Dorkin’s (Milk & Cheese, Beasts of Burden) entire 11-issue series run on Bill &Ted’s Excellent Comic Book and the Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey adaptation completely remastered and collected in a prestigious, full-color softcover at an all new value price! Experience the comic like never before with all-new bonus features, including original artwork, art commissions, alternate versions of previously published artwork, and behind-the-scenes process pieces from Evan Dorkin.

JIM HENSON’S THE STORYTELLER: GHOSTS #3
Publisher: Archaia
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Michael Walsh
Artist: Michael Walsh
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Michael Walsh
Variant Cover: Jorge Monlongo
Michael Walsh (Black Hammer/Justice League) presents a classic Irish myth through a new lens as a young boy stumbles across a banshee in the woods. Legend says that if she sees you, you will be marked for death, but if you can capture her, you will receive a wish. The young boy is about to learn to be careful what you wish for.

JIM HENSON’S THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE #9
Publisher: Archaia
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Matthew Erman
Artist: Jo Cheol-Hong
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Mona Finden
Variant Cover: Kelly & Nichole Matthews
An all-new arc presenting the origin story of All-Maudra Mayrin, Gelfling leader and pivotal character from Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Introducing a new creative team of writer Matthew Erman (Long Lost) and artist Jo Cheol-Hong (Beastlands). Mayrin takes her place as the leader of all Gelfling clans, but she feels unprepared for the great
responsibility before her. When whispers of a Gelfling rebellion reach her, she must decide who she can trust—and if she herself is truly worthy of this responsibility.

B.B. FREE VOL. 1 SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Gabby Rivera
Artist: Royal Dunlap
Cover Artist: Royal Dunlap
Writer Gabby Rivera (Marvel’s America) and debuting artist Royal Dunlap (Buf y the Vampire Slayer) present a new adventure series for anyone who’s ever fought to discover the truth about yourself even when it feels like the whole world is against you. It’s been over a hundred years since the Plague That Ate Greed wiped out half the population, and it’s the only world that b.b. has ever known. Broadcasting her underground radio show from her remote swamp community, b.b. free has no idea about the world outside her home—or her role in it! But when b.b. discovers a terrible secret about her overbearing father, she realizes that everything she believes in could be a lie! Now on the run from her own family, b.b. will learn the truth about the world she lives in, and about the power she never knew she had. Collects issues #1-4.

LUMBERJANES #74
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Shannon Watters & Kat Leyh
Artist: Kat Leyh
Cover Artist:
Main cover: Kat Leyh
Preorder cover: Harriet Moulton
The summer is almost over, and Ripley has a velociraptor to ride, one last time. The only downside is the last time anyone saw Jonesy, it was in the Pocket Dimension. Not that it bothers the Lumberjanes. (It bothers Jen though. It REALLY bothers Jen.)

GOLDIE VANCE: LARCENY IN LA LA LAND OGN SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Jackie Ball
Artist: Mollie Rose
Cover Artist: Brittney Williams
Thanks to a serendipitous combination of events, Goldie, Diane, and Cheryl find themselves jetsetting to sunny Los Angeles! While Cheryl pursues her space dreams at JPL, and Diane continues her work as a remote scout for a music label, Goldie spends her days getting lost in the haze of old Hollywood, and becoming friends with a silent film star whose golden days are long behind her. But when her new friend is framed for stealing, Goldie must dive deep into the secret history of Tinsel Town to get to the bottom of it all! Acclaimed writer Jackie Ball (Welcome to Wanderland) and Mollie Rose (Steven Universe) present the return of everyone’s favorite young detective in an all new mystery with all the glitz, glamor and giant secrets you’d expect from Goldie! Goldie Vance is currently in production for a new middle-grade novel series at Little, Brown Books!

WICKED THINGS #3
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: John Allison
Artist: Max Sarin
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Max Sarin
Variant Cover: John Allison
Left in legal limbo with a murder accusation hanging over her and with only her wits for protection, Lottie Grote is determined to show the coppers overseeing her that she can detect rings around them all… And maybe (hopefully) she’ll even be able to prove herself innocent in the process!

GHOSTED IN L.A. #11
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Sina Grace
Artist: Siobhan Keenan
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Siobhan Keenan
Variant Cover: Sina Grace
Daphne’s former roommate is all ready to go full exorcist on her friends, and it seriously cutting into Daphne’s time at UCLA’s queer prom. Oh, and the ghosts are probably in danger. But mostly it’s the prom thing.

BEN 10: THE CREATURE FROM SERENITY SHORE OGN SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR JULY 2020*****
Publisher: KaBOOM!
Retail Price: $7.99
Writer: C.B. Lee
Artist: Mattia Di Meo
Cover Artist: Mattia Di Meo
Join Rainbow Award-winning writer CB Lee (Not Your Sidekick) and artist Mattia Di Meo (Rugrats) for the newest installment of original graphic novels based on Cartoon Network’s hit Ben 10 series. Ben, Gwen and Grandpa Max head to a beautiful seaside resort for some much-needed relaxation—but they’ll need to use all their abilities to defeat the terrifying monster ruining everyone’s good time! Luckily, Ben Tennyson isn’t your average 10-year-old…he’s also the wielder of the Omnitrix, an alien device that allows Ben to shift into 10 different alien forms from around the galaxy. Together with his cousin Gwen and his Grandpa Max, they’re going to defeat the Sharktopus and discover just who would want to ruin a good summer’s day!