BOOM! Studios July 2016 Solicitations have arrived. Leading the way are two brand new series Kong of Skull Island and Sombra, both of which look to be very interesting. BOOM! will also continue its Power Rangers series and Grant Morrison’s Klaus sees its final issue. They also have an interesting Brian Stelfreeze art book coming out! What’s grabbing your attention?
KONG OF SKULL ISLAND #1 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Asmus
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Felipe Massafera
Incentive Cover 1: Nick Robles
Incentive Cover 2: Eric Powell
Synopsis:
- King Kong, world-famous and original gargantuan ape, is the progenitor of an entire genre, spawning sequels, remakes, and countless other interpretations. You know Kong. You love Kong!
- King Kong was created by Merian C. Cooper, and Kong of Skull Island is grounded in artist/authorJoe DeVito’s groundbreaking literary property Skull Island. BOOM! is partnering with DeVito Artworks LLC to present this story, exclusively authorized and endorsed by the Cooper family as their official King Kong/Skull Island prequel and sequel origin story.
- Two fractured and combative civilizations are forced to band together as they venture onto Skull Island—their new home—and are horrified to discover it is populated by dinosaurs, giant creatures…and Kongs.
- From All-New Inhumans writer James Asmus and Planet of the Apes artist Carlos Magno.
SOMBRA #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Justin Jordan
Artist: Raúl Treviño
Cover Artist: Jilipollo
Synopsis:
- Justin Jordan (John Flood, Spread) tackles a provocative topic—the violent drug cartels of Mexico—partnering with artist Raúl Treviño, who lives in Mexico and is drawing on his first-hand experiences to inform the story.
- A DEA agent, who disappeared in Mexico years ago, has resurfaced and is now out-brutalizing some of the cartels he was sent to investigate. His daughter has been tasked with stopping him…by any means necessary.
- Perfect for fans of Scalped, the novels Heart of Darkness and Savages, or the film Apocalypse Now.
LUCAS STAND #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Kurt Sutter & Caitlin Kittredge
Artist: Jesús Hervás
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Riley Rossmo
Incentive Cover: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Synopsis: Lucas is sent back to 1943 Occupied France to kill a demon, but must avoid altering history in the process.
STRANGE ATTRACTORS #2 (of 5)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Charles Soule
Artists: Greg Scott, Soo Lee
Cover Artists: Greg Scott with Scott Newman
Synopsis: As Professor Brownfield gains greater influence over Heller, Heller’s obsession with “correcting” New York only grows, terrifying his loved ones.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: PINK #3 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Brenden Fletcher and Kelly Thompson
Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Elsa Charretier
Incentive Cover: Emily Hu
Incentive Cover: Stacey Lee
Synopsis: Reeling from an unexpected betrayal, Kimberly must work with old and new friends to free her loved ones from Goldar’s clutches.
WEAVERS #3 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Dylan Burnett
Cover Artist: Dylan Burnett
Synopsis: As Sid and Frankie hunt down a lead, Sid does a little digging in secret from the Weavers.
JOYRIDE #4
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly
Artist: Marcus To
Cover Artist: Marcus To
Synopsis: Now an ongoing series! Dewydd and Catrin explain their pasts to Uma, who might have to continue the joyride on her own.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #5
Retail Price: Main: $3.99
Writer: Kyle Higgins
Artist: Thony Silas
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jamal Campbell
Zord Incentive Cover 1: Goñi Montes
Incentive Cover 2: Riley Rossmo
Action Figure Variant: David Ryan Robinson
Villain Variant: Greg Smallwood
Synopsis: Guest artist issue! Thony Silas (Venom) and Kyle Higgins, the team behind Batman Beyond 2.0, join forces again for a special one-shot focusing on the Ranger that Rita approached before finding Tommy—Zack!
KLAUS #7 (of 7)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Synopsis: Final issue! Klaus must not only save Yuletime, but the town of Grimsvig itself from the evil Krampus and Lord Magnus.
THE WOODS #24
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
Synopsis: Sacrifices will be made, and not everyone will live to see tomorrow.
THE SIGNATURE ART OF BRIAN STELFREEZE HC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2016*****
Retail Price: $49.99
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Cover Artist: Brian Stelfreeze
Synopsis:
The definitive art collection of the quintessential artist’s artist, perfect for fans of the craft.
- Explore the career of comics legend Brian Stelfreeze in exquisite detail.
- An unprecedented look at never-before-seen sketches, process sections, fan-favorite classic pieces, sequential pages, covers across Brian’s career, and commentary from his collaborators, including Scott Peterson, Doug Wagner, Khary Randolph, Adam Hughes, and Cully Hamner.
HEXED: THE HARLOT & THE THIEF VOL. 3 TP
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Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Emma Rios
Synopsis: Series conclusion! Following the shocking death in Volume 2, Lucifer has become the Keeper of Secrets and sets out to kill Madam Cymbaline once and for all. Raina and Bob aren’t going to give up on Lucifer’s humanity, though, and set out to save her with help from the most unexpected source—the now-human Harlot. Collects issues #9-12.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK VOL. 3 TP
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Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Maxim Simic
Cover Artist: Ibrahim Moustafa
Synopsis: After all the trouble of escaping New York, Snake Plissken will have to sneak back into the city to get revenge on the President. But new forces have gained power in Manhattan since Snake was last there, making this mission more dangerous than ever. Collects issues #9-12.
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED ARCHIVE VOL. 1 HC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2016*****
Retail Price: $44.99
Writers: Clive Barker, D.G. Chichester, Alan Grant, John Wagner
Artists: Jim Baikie, Paul Johnson, Martin Emond, Jackson Guice, Alfred Ramirez, Bret Blevins, Mike
Manley, Ricardo Villagrán
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
Synopsis:
- Explore horror master Clive Barker’s ’90s cult-classic Nightbreed series like never before in this comprehensive hardcover archive collection.
- Features the adaptation of Clive Barker’s original screenplay; year 1 of the original ’90s Nightbreed Epic comic run; and the Hellraiser/Nightbreed crossover, all remastered and collected for the first time.
- First appearing in the cult classic 1990 film, the Nightbreed is a tribe of monsters and outcasts who hide out from society in an underground community called Midian.
- Features a Foreword written by D.G. Chichester.