BOOM! Studios and its imprints have released previews of Wednesday’s releases, including the first issue of Rowan’s Ruin, the finale of Cluster, and new installments of John Flood, Toil and Trouble, and Regular Show, as well as the second trade paperback volume of Lumberjanes and the hardcover release of the third volume of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths.
Official previews:
Rowans Ruin #1 (of 4)
Writer: Mike Carey
Artist: Mike Perkins
What’s to Love: The team of Mike Carey (Suicide Risk, The Unwritten) and Mike Perkins (Deathlok) come together for the first time since 2005’s Spellbinders for a taut horror thriller set in their native England. If you’re a fan of horror films like Insidious and The Conjuring, or comics like Curse and Nailbiter, you’ll love how Rowans Ruin unfolds as it slowly clues you in on the terrifying secret that is at the heart of the story.
What It’s About: Katie has always had things pretty easy, growing up in comfortable circumstances in Florida. But when she finds herself with a long summer break before grad school, she decides to do a house-swap with a British girl, Emily, as a way to vacation relatively cheaply—and to get out from under her parents’ attentiveness. England is great, so different from Florida, and the house, called Rowans Rise, is charming. But soon she starts having nightmares—really, really, strong ones. Curious, Katie researches the owners of the house, and discovers it may have more of a sinister history than she thought…
John Flood #3 (of 6)
Writer: Justin Jordan
Artist: Jorge Coelho
In trying to stay two steps ahead of the killer, Flood puts the ones closest to him in the most danger.
Cluster #8
Writer: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Final issue! War breaks out as Samara and the prisoners fight for the future of Midlothian.
Regular Show #28
Imprint: KaBOOM!
Writer: Mad Rupert
Artist: Wook Jin Clark
It’s a supernatural love-triangle showdown as the three publishers courting Muscle Man, Starla, Mordecai, and Rigby go to war with each other!
Toil and Trouble #2 (of 6)
Imprint: Archaia
Writer: Mairghread Scott
Artists: Kelly & Nichole Matthews
Smertae has gone against her sister’s wishes and must face the consequences, but prophecies are tricky things…
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 3 HC
Imprint: Archaia
Writer: Matthew Dow Smith
Artist: Alex Sheikman, Lizzy John
What’s to Love: It’s been a surreal experience to be able to tell an original prequel story set in The Dark Crystal universe with the full collaboration of The Jim Henson Company. The film stands as an iconic fantasy story and we’re excited to be contributing to its legacy. We’re pinching ourselves because the best part has been being able to work with legendary conceptual designer Brian Froud!
What It Is: Presenting the stunning conclusion of the official prequel to the original The Dark Crystal movie. Following the events of the Great Conjunction, the once-powerful Urskeks have been split into two separate beings: the Skeksis and the Mystics. As the aftermath of the Great Conjunction wreaks havoc upon the Gelfling tribes, the Gelfling may have no choice but to rely upon the one race offering aid: the Skeksis. This volume features behind-the-scenes photos and concept sketches from The Jim Henson Company Archives documenting how creature and puppet designs that never made it into the film were adapted and brought to life on the comic page.
Lumberjanes Vol. 2 TP
Imprint: BOOM! Box
Writers: Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis
Artist: Brooke Allen
The second collection of the Eisner Award-winning Lumberjanes is here! Five girls become instant best friends when they go to camp and discover there is a lot more to the summer than learning to how to paddle a canoe. Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types is not your average summer camp and Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are not your average campers. Between the river monsters, magic, and myths, this summer is only just beginning! Collects issues #5-8.
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