BOOM! Studios has announced that the first issue of Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s Klaus is heading back to press for a second printing due on December 9th. Preorders close for the reissue on November 23rd.
Additionally, the first and second issues of the reincarnation epic, Welcome Back, are going back for third and second printings, respectively, with the new prints arriving in comic shops on December 2nd. Preorders for both reprints of Welcome Back close on November 16th.
The second print of Klaus #1 and Welcome Back #2 are being released with recolored variant covers, and the third print of Welcome Back #1 is getting a brand new cover by Claire Roe, who is also taking over as artist with the third issue. As always, don’t expect enough of these new prints will be available for you, as completist variant collectors may beat you to the punch. Place your reorders with your comic book retailers before the final order cut-off dates.
Official press releases:
Christmas Comes Early! BOOM! Studios Announces a Second Print for ‘Klaus’ #1
Klaus #1 Second Print Cover by Dan Mora
November 12, 2015 (Los Angeles, Calif.) – Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce that Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s first issue of Klaus, their hit original comic series that details the epic, historic origin of the one and only Santa Claus, has sold out at the distributor level. The publisher has rushed to a second printing to fill demand.
Klaus #1 second print ships with a recolored main cover by Mora and carries a retail price of $3.99 under Diamond Code OCT158148. Orders close on November 23rd, and copies are anticipated to be in stores on December 9th.
Set in a dark fantastic past of myth and magic, Klaus tells the story of how Santa Claus really came to be. Where did he begin? What was he like when he was young? And what happens when he faces his greatest challenge? Drawing on Santa Claus’ wilder roots in Viking lore and Siberian shamanism—taking in the creepier side of Christmas, and characters like the sinister Krampus—Klaus is “Santa Claus: Year One.”
Praise for Klaus #1:
“It’s the beautiful art and the unusual blend of grim medieval setting and whimsical fairy tale elements that truly distinguish this tale.” – IGN
“Klaus #1 is an atypical yet wonderful and characteristic take on a beloved and timeless childhood legend. Morrison and Mora have created the beginning of a potential future classic.” – CBR
“From the epic opening double-page spread of a frozen landscape, Klaus standing like a Mad Max figure of the wasteland in its wake, Dan Mora immediately makes a strong impression. 10 out of 10.” – Newsarama
“Morrison approaches his Santa Claus origin with a mix of superhero meter and mythical scope, clearly having the time of his life developing a wilder, crazier, and sexier Saint Nick. – Multiversity Comics
“…underneath the ice of the Northern winter, Klaus #1 has a vibrant beating heart…” – PopOptiq
Comic book fans should bear in mind that first printings of Klaus #1 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!
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As Issue #1 Goes to a Third Print,
BOOM! Studios Announces a Second Print for ‘Welcome Back’ #2
Welcome Back #2 Second Printing Cover by Jonathan Brandon Sawyer
November 9, 2015 (Los Angeles, Calif.) – Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce that Welcome Back #2 has sold out at the distributor level as well, following the news that issue #1 has gone to a third print. The publisher has rushed to second printings to fill demand.
Welcome Back #2 second print ships with a recolored main cover by series artist Jonathan Brandon Sawyer and carries a retail price of $3.99 under Diamond Code SEP158743. Orders close on November 16th, and copies are anticipated to be in stores on December 2nd.
Writer Christopher Sebela and artists Jonathan Brandon Sawyer and Claire Roe explore the lives of reincarnated assassins in Welcome Back. Mali and Tessa have lived hundreds of different lives throughout time, caught up in an eternal cycle as they take part in a war so old that neither side remembers what they’re fighting for anymore. As Mali wakes up in her newest life, she suddenly becomes self-aware and starts to question everything, especially why she continues to fight. But elsewhere, Tessa is already on the hunt… In issue #2, as Tessa flies to America to continue hunting her target, Mali learns the ropes of being a soldier while the memories of hundreds of past lives weigh on her mind.
Praise for Welcome Back #2:
“You should be reading this book if you like action comics, …if you like rich worlds, and if you like amazing artwork.” – Comic Bastards
“…a fantastic issue and makes great use of an interesting concept.” – Big Glasgow Comic Page
“…issue two carries on seamlessly from issue one and doesn’t falter on action, adrenaline, or story.” – Big Comic Page
Comic book fans should bear in mind that first printings of Welcome Back #2 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!
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‘Welcome Back’ #1 Resurrected a Third Time
Welcome Back #1 Third Printing Cover by Claire Roe
November 5, 2015 (Los Angeles, Calif.) – Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce that due to demand for the first issue of its newest original series, Welcome Back, the publisher will go back to press for a third printing. This follows on the heels of the news that Welcome Back was extended from a limited series to an open-ended ongoing series.
Welcome Back #1 third printing ships with a new cover by artist Claire Roe, who illustrated several pages in issue #2 and is taking over interior art duties for Jonathan Brandon Sawyer as of issue #3. Welcome Back #1 third printing carries a retail price of $3.99 under Diamond Code SEP158872. Orders for the issue close on November 16, and is anticipated to be in stores on December 2.
In Welcome Back #1, Christopher Sebela and Jonathan Brandon Sawyer explore the lives of reincarnated assassins. Mali and Tessa have lived hundreds of different lives throughout time, caught up in an eternal cycle as they take part in a war so old that neither side remembers what they’re fighting for anymore. As Mali wakes up in her newest life, she suddenly becomes self-aware and starts to question everything, especially why she continues to fight. But elsewhere, Tessa is already on the hunt…
Praise for Welcome Back #1:
“An incredibly clever, comic-booky, and ridiculously self-refreshing concept.” – Comics Alliance
“…a good bet for the next creator-owned BOOM! Studios breakout title.” – Paste Magazine
“…an undeniably intriguing concept…” – Big Glasgow Comic Page
“…the writing is phenomenal. Sebela continues to impress and Welcome Back shows that he’s only improving his craft.” – Comic Bastards
Comic book fans should bear in mind that first and second printings of Welcome Back #1 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!
