BOOM! Studios Previews for March 4th

In the BOOM! Studios titles arriving this week, we have the first issues of Palmiotti and Brady’s The Big Con Job and Josh Tierney and Afu Chan’s HaloGen, as well as the last issues of The Amazing World of Gumball and Steven Universe.  Ed Brisson’s Starship Troopers / The Dirty Dozen mash-up, Cluster, continues with its second issue.

Adventure Time Vol. 6 TP

Imprint: KaBOOM!

Author: Ryan North
Artists: Jim Rugg, Dustin Nguyen, Jeffrey Brown, Jess Fink, Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

The Candy Kingdom is a ghost town! Finn and Jake finally get to have the ultimate out-of-body experience—LITERALLY. It’s a new day in Ooo when its greatest heroes find themselves wandering the Earth as bewildered ghosts! Don’t miss these brand-new adventures written by acclaimed cartoonist Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) and illustrated by indie superstar Jim Rugg (Wayward)! Also featuring the all-star comic talent of Dustin Nguyen (Descender, Batman: Li’l Gotham), Jeffrey Brown (Darth Vader and Son), Jess Fink (Kid with Experience), with Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (Adventure Time, The Midas Flesh) as they take on the story of Carl the Gem, and the history of Ooo through his eyes. Collects issues #25-29.

The Amazing World of Gumball #8 (Final Issue)

Imprint: KaBOOM!

Author: Tyson Hesse
Artist: Tyson Hesse, Paulina Ganucheau

Gumball is sick, so Darwin is spending the day with Anais! When the two of them confront the guy who’s been bullying Anais, can Darwin use compassion to stop him?

Cluster #2

Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro

Samara and the other prisoners who managed to survive the Pagurani attack on the T-Towers are stranded on the battlefield, but they’ll need to find a way to trust one another before they can hope to find a transport to safety. They just better hope it happens before their Punch clocks hit zero…

Day Men #6

Authors: Matt Gagnon & Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

Kellen’s gambit is over: the Virgos’ last-ditch attempt to find proof of the Scourge has failed, and Azalea will be subject to Justice by Day. But before that ultimate battle between Day Men occurs, David must race up to Vermont to save his mentor Blackwill from his betrayer, Lera.

Feathers #3 (of 6)

Imprint: Archaia

Author: Jorge Corona
Artist: Jorge Corona

Betrayal comes from all sides as Poe’s new friendship with Bianca creates chaos in the Maze, and the pair discover they may have even fewer allies than they thought in their race to the heart of the City.

Fiction Squad #6 (of 6)

Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Ramon Bachs

Final issue! As the fabric of reality tears apart, Frankie and Simon must confront the man responsible as his master plan for dominance threatens storytelling itself. Unfortunately, with an army of characters from every which genre at his disposal and unlimited power at his fingertips, this bad guy isn’t going down without a fight.

Garfield #35: His 9 Lives, Part 3 (of 4)

Imprint: KaBOOM!

Author: Scott Nickel
Artists: Brittney Williams, Andy Hirsch

The trip through Garfield’s 9 Lives continues, as Brittney Williams illustrates a tale of Garfield’s adventures as a Golden-Age Superhero in “Super Cat,” while Andy Hirsch brings us the story of Garfield’s days as a Private Eye in “Sam Spayed.”

     

HaloGen #1 (of 4)

Imprint: Archaia

Author: Josh Tierney
Artist: Afu Chan

Having first collaborated on the Eisner Award-nominated Spera series, the creative team behind HaloGen is no stranger to kick-butt ladies, epic world-building, and sweeping adventures. This time they’re strapping on their sci-fi boots for a series perfect for fans of Prophet,Rocket Girl, and The Fifth Element.

There’s a rumor on Cityship Q that the gigantic body of a dead god was found floating in space. Rell, an agent working for the HaloGen organization, is tasked with finding the location of the god and retrieving it by any means necessary. Using her ability to form hyper-realistic holograms, Rell is about to take on the first mission she might not be able to finish.

      

Palmiotti and Brady’s The Big Con Job #1 (of 4)

Authors: Jimmy Palmiotti & Matt Brady
Artist: Dominike “Domo” Stanton

In the mood for a character-driven, comic book convention crime caper? Palmiotti and Brady have crafted a Galaxy Questmeets Ocean’s 11-style crime story set in the larger-than-life backdrop of the modern convention circuit. You thought cons couldn’t get any bigger? You have no idea.

After working the same convention circuit for many years, a group of flabby action heroes, aging sex symbols, and sci-fi bit players have become close friends as they watch their lines get shorter and their autographs get cheaper. That is, until they hire a cocky new booking agent who offers them their only chance at a comfortable retirement by robbing one of the largest cons in the country!

RoboCop #9

Authors: Joshua Williamson & Dennis Culver
Artist: Alejandro Aragón

Killian is a murderous criminal in the eyes of the law but he has gained status among the people of Detroit as their brave new savior. Now they set their sights on RoboCop! Featuring the debut of co-writer Dennis Culver (Edison Rex) and new artist Alejandro Aragón of 28 Days Later!

Steven Universe #8 (Final Issue)

Imprint: KaBOOM!

Authors: Jeremy Sorese, Grace Kraft, and Mad Rupert
Artists: Coleman Engle, T. Zysk, Grace Kraft, and Mad Rupert

Time has come to a complete stop, which is a shame because Steven just got a really neat watch! Can Steven and the Crystal Gems get things ticking again? We also take a look at what Opal and Steven get up to in “Opal’s Day Off,” and Amethyst takes the trophy in “Dog Show.”

The Woods #11

Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas

Sanami and the Hunters finally reach the school and see the complete state of chaos that has been spawning since their arrival to the planet. Back at New London, Adrian has finally made his arrival. With the army gone, nothing stands in the way of him and the black stone…