Boom! Studios is relling out its advent calendar of announcements leading up to New York Comic Con and we’re rolling them out today as we catch up with the news. First off, here’s a list of exclusives and a new title: Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Giants a four issue mini series by Conor Nolan.
The book hits in December. Boom will also have a vairety of exclusives, as you can see below. They’ll be set up at booth #1828 and its sure to be a whirl of activity, as usual.
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Giants #1 (of 4)
Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer: Conor Nolan
Artist: Conor Nolan
Cover artist: Conor Nolan
Format: 32 pages, full color
Price: $3.99
On sale: December 7, 2016
Synopsis:
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Giants is a collection of mythic tales of when giants roamed the Earth, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series.
In this first issue, rising newcomer Conor Nolan reimagines the “The Peach’s Son,” a Japanese tale of a giant who was raised by humans but never accepted by them.
When a nearby village is overrun with evil beings, the giant will take a chance to be a hero and prove himself to be part of the community he calls home.
- Upcoming issues will include stories by Brandon Dayton, Jared Cullum, and Feifei Ruan.
We will be revealing more information about Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Giants after New York Comic Con. If you’re interested in covering this title, be sure to send an email to Mel Caylo at mcaylo@boom-studios.com and he’ll work with you to set something up.
New York Comic Con Exclusives
BOOM! Studios will have four exclusives available for sale at its booth, #1828, at New York Comic Con.
The Backstagers #1
Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Rian Sygh
Cover artist: Michael Dialynas
Price: $10.00
Our continuing theme of paying homage to classic musicals on the covers to The Backstagers continues with this tribute to Audrey II from “Little Shop of Horrors,” rendered by The Woods artist, Michael Dialynas.
Lumberjanes #29
Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Rian Sygh
Cover artist: Natacha Bustos
Price: $10.00
“Hamilton” is the hottest Broadway show to hit New York City, appropriate for resident Lumberjane Ripley to pay the musical a visit, as illustrated by Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur artist, Natacha Bustos.
Kong of Skull Island #1 NYCC Exclusive
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: James Asmus
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover artist: Adam Hughes
Price: $10.00
Superstar cover artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Betty and Veronica) pays homage to the most famous ape of all time in this visceral image.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2016 Annual NYCC Exclusive
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Kyle Higgins, Ross Thibodeaux, Marguerite Bennett, Trey Moore, James Kochalka, Jorge Corona
Artists: Rod Reis, Rob Guillory, Huang Danlan, Terry Moore, James Kochalka, Jorge Corona
Cover artist: Felipe Smith
Price: $20.00
The fourth and final part to Felipe Smith’s (Ghost Rider) connecting covers is a New York Comic Con exclusive for the MMPR Annual! The previous three covers appeared on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #0 WonderCon exclusive, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 Emerald City Comicon exclusive, and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink #1 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive.Here is what Felipe’s covers look like all connected:
