July 2022

Boom Studios July 2022 Solicitations

Boom Studios July 2022 Solicitations

The Boom Studios July 2022 solicitations are here! Hollow OGN gets a HC and SC, BRZRKRR gets its second TPB, Flavor Girls begins, Once & Future gets a Grail Pack of the first 6 issues of the series, and much more!

Common abbreviations

  • TP/TPB: Trade Paperback
  • SC: Softcover (like a TPB)
  • HC: Hardcover
  • FC: Full Color
  • DM: Direct Market. This refers primarily to comic book stores or online shops that order via the same means as a comic book store (primarily Diamond or Lunar). Places like Amazon or Barnes and Noble will generally NOT have these variants.
  • FOC: Final Order Cutoff – The time an order has to be submitted by the vendor. Also when you need to get your order in by at TalesofWonder for preorders.
  • RES: Resolicit – A new listing for a product that was previously solicited in PREVIEWS or New to Order, and which is being listed anew since the original Solicitation was cancelled either by the vendor or by Diamond.
  • O/A: Offered Again – This designates an item that has been previously solicited and released, but is being solicited again.

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PAPER SHORTAGES, PRINTER JAMS, AND SHIPPING CONFLICTS.

Hardcovers

Hollow OGN HC

** ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2022**
Retail Price: $24.99
Writer: Shannon Watters & Branden Boyer-White
Artist: Berenice Nelle
Cover Artist: Naomi Franquiz

Isabel “Izzy” Crane and her family just moved to the infamous Sleepy Hollow, but as a slick skeptic from the city, she’s too busy adjusting to the change of scenery for ghost stories—they’re not real, after all.
Then she meets Vicky Van Tassel (yes, THAT Van Tassel) and the loveable prankster Croc Byun. Vicky’s weariness with the legend turns to terror when the Horseman himself shows up, along with a curse set on destroying the Van Tassel line.

Now, they have only until Halloween night to break the curse. What an inconvenient time for Izzy to develop a massive crush on Vicky! Can Izzy and her new friends uncover the mystery of the Headless Horseman before it’s too late?

New York Times-bestselling writer Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes) and debut author Branden Boyer-White are joined by artist Berenice Nelle (Wanderlicht) in a modern coming of age sequel to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Trade Paperbacks

Hollow OGN SC

** ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2022**
Retail Price: $19.99
Writer: Shannon Watters & Branden Boyer-White
Artist: Berenice Nelle
Cover Artist: Naomi Franquiz

Isabel “Izzy” Crane and her family just moved to the infamous Sleepy Hollow, but as a slick skeptic from

the city, she’s too busy adjusting to the change of scenery for ghost stories—they’re not real, after all.
Then she meets Vicky Van Tassel (yes, THAT Van Tassel) and the loveable prankster Croc Byun. Vicky’s weariness with the legend turns to terror when the Horseman himself shows up, along with a curse set on destroying the Van Tassel line.

Now, they have only until Halloween night to break the curse. What an inconvenient time for Izzy to develop a massive crush on Vicky! Can Izzy and her new friends uncover the mystery of the Headless Horseman before it’s too late?

New York Times-bestselling writer Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes) and debut author Branden
Boyer-White are joined by artist Berenice Nelle (Wanderlicht) in a modern coming of age sequel to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Angel Vol. 1 SC (2022)

** ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2022**
Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Christopher Cantwell
Artist: Daniel Bayliss Cover Artist: Nimit Malavia

Angel reaches celebrity status with his own show, but his monster hunting doesn’t just happen on TV!
Balancing stardom with actual vampire status isn’t easy though, and when he crosses paths with a mysterious figure from Sunnydale, Angel uncovers the greatest threat he’s ever faced!

Eisner Award-nominated writer Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man, Dr. Doom, AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire) and Russ Manning Award nominated artist Daniel Bayliss (Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation) bring fan-favorite characters into a brand new corner of the Buffyverse!

Collects Angel #1-4.

BRZRKR Vol. 2

** ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2022**
Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Keanu Reeves & Matt Kindt
Artist: Ron Garney
Cover Artist: Rafael Grampá

Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, the man known only as B. begins wandering the world anew.

After enduring a series of experiments and missions, B.’s memories of his origins will be finally restored. But what does this revelation mean for his future?

Keanu Reeves continues his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings) and legendary artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior’s fight through the ages.

Collects BRZRKR #5-8

Buckhead SC

** ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR SEPTEMBER 2022**
Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Shobo
Artist: George Kambadais Cover Artist: George Kambadais

Nigerian immigrants Toba and his renowned scientist mother have moved to a sleepy Pacific Northwest town called Buckhead.

Hidden away in the basement of the school, Toba and his new friends at school discover a strange video game, resulting in mysterious and dangerous events unfolding.

As they pursue a vast conspiracy with connections to another world in the fight to save their parents, they soon uncover the ancient terror that’s behind it all. Will they be able to work together before it’s too late?
An astonishing Afrofuturist series from Shobo (New Masters) and George Kambadais (The Black Ghost) that blends the immigrant experience, Yoruba myth, and weird science in Small Town USA!

Collects Buckhead #1-5.

Single Issues

Flavor Girls #1

Retail Price: $7.99
Writer: Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky
Artist: Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky
Cover Artist: Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky

  • From Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky, the singular voice behind Persephone, comes a new Magical Girl all-ages adventure with an environmental twist for fans of Sailor Moon, Save Yourself, and Power Rangers
  • Naoko, Camille, and V are the FLAVOR GIRLS, Sacred Fruit Guardians of Earth! They defend the
    earth—the source of their power—from the threat of ever-looming aliens, whose motives regarding the planet and its peoples are yet unknown…
  • But Sara, a normal young woman and a U.N. applicant just doing her best to save the world, gets involved with the Flavor Girls in a way she never could have imagined.

Something is Killing the Children #25

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Main Cover: Werther Dell’Edera
Die-Cut Mask Cover: Jenny Frison
Die-Cut Bloody Mask Cover: Jenny Frison Incentive Cover (1:25): Peach Momoko Incentive Cover (1:50): Jenny Frison Incentive Cover (1:100): J.G. Jones Incentive Cover (1:250): Werther Dell’Edera Unlockable Cutter Cover: Jeehyung Lee Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Jenny Frison

With over two million copies of the series sold to date, the first arc of Erica’s mission in Tribulation reaches its shocking conclusion in this milestone anniversary issue that no Something is Killing the Children fan will want to miss!

While Erica’s blades are occupied with an entity unlike anything she’s faced, she receives a phone call… with tragedy on the other end of the line.

As things look dire, someone Erica once saved may have to find unexpected help to return the favor…

House of Slaughter #8

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Tynion IV & Sam Johns
Artist: Letizia Cadonici & Werther Dell’Edera
Main Cover: Rafael Albuquerque Variant Cover: Werther Dell’Edera Bodybag Variant Cover: Chris Burnham
Incentive Cover (1:25): Werther Dell’Edera
Incentive Cover (1:50): Well-Bee

The SCARLET arc of House of Slaughter continues as Edwin’s search for a legendary monster goes horribly amiss.

Adrift on Lake Michigan, can Edwin survive with only the torn pages of his journal as makeshift S.O.S. notes? And what memories of his past cases will surface as he clings to life?

Grim #3

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Stephanie Phillips
Artist: Flaviano
Main Cover: Flaviano
Foil Cover: Flaviano
Reaper Cover: Jenny Frison
Incentive Cover (1:10): Christian Ward
Incentive Cover (1:25): Jenny Frison

Jess’s excursion to the world of the living yields grave consequences when her boss imposes some intense penalties.

However, it will take more than that to keep Jess from breaking the rules, especially with the mystery of why she alone can travel between worlds motivating her…

Mighty Morphin #21

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mat Groom
Artist: Moisés Hidalgo
Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Incentive Cover (1:10): InHyuk Lee
Incentive Cover (1:15): Eleonora Carlini
Incentive Cover (1:25): Qistina Khalidah
FOC Reveal Cover: Taurin Clarke
FOC Reveal Incentive Cover (1:10): Taurin Clarke
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Qistina Khalidah

After a recent tragedy that shook the Rangers leader to his core, the Mighty Morphin team faces an identity crisis.

After all, there are some challenges even they can’t overcome.

Power Rangers #21

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Main Cover: Guillaume Martinez
Legacy Variant Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo Incentive Cover (1:10): Guillaume Martinez Incentive Cover (1:15): Daniele Di Nicuolo Incentive Cover (1:25): Darya Guryeva FOC Reveal Cover: Jake Wyatt
FOC Reveal Incentive Cover (1:10): Jake Wyatt
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Darya Guryeva

Jason is determined to help a grieving friend find a lost ally, no matter the danger and no matter the cost.

However, things aren’t as they seem when the opportunity for an unexpected betrayal arises… leading to the reveal of a NEW RANGER.

Magic #16

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Jed MacKay
Artist: Ig Guara
Main Cover: Miguel Mercado
Secret Planeswalker Cover: Andre Garcia
Incentive Cover (1:10): Miguel Mercado
Incentive Cover (1:25): Junggeun Yoon
B!G Variant Cover: InHyuk Lee

In Ravnica, the Metal Mage reigns as a shadowy dictator, while Vraska, Ral Zarek, and Kaya are trapped in an impossible situation, unable to escape.

But can Niko, Chandra, and Garruk find Davirel Cane, Tezzeret’s elusive but potentially useful minion, and turn the tide on the side of freedom?

Magic: The Hidden Planeswalker #4

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Mairghread Scott
Artist: Fabiana Mascolo
Cover Artist:
Main Cover: Karen S. Darboe
Planeswalker Variant: Ario Anindito
Connecting Variant: Miguel Mercado
Incentive Cover (1:10): Miguel Mercado
Incentive Cover (1:25): Yanick Paquette
Incentive Cover (1:50): Yanick Paquette
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Karen S. Darboe

In a crucial build up to the climax, Isona Maive, the recently released Hidden Planeswalker, plans to go on a reckless mission in the most dangerous corner of the multiverse—with her entire home plane at stake.
With Liliana’s pupil at the mercy of poisonous and misleading whispers, will Liliana have the strength to do what’s necessary, even if it makes her a villain in the eyes of the masses?

All-New Firefly #6

Retail Price: $4.99 Writer: David M. Booher Artist: Vincenzo Federici Cover Artist:
Main Cover: Mona Finden
Wanted Poster Cover: Ethan Young
Incentive Cover (1:15): Chris Wildgoose

The crew returns, but with only pure devastation to greet them, along with their own internal conflicts and distrust to deal with, especially as Jayne’s character is obscured by a relationship to someone special.
With only half the crew on the hunt for a potential target, Serenity ends up in dire straits, to the mortal peril of everyone on board…

Vampire Slayer, The #4

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Sarah Gailey
Artist: Sonia Liao
Main Cover: Goñi Montes
Blood Red Variant Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Incentive Cover (1:10): Goñi Montes
25 Years Of Buffy Incentive Cover (1:25): Bex Glendining
Incentive Cover (1:50): Bex Glendining
Incentive Cover (1:75): Eleonora Carlini

Buffy is haunted by strange dreams and suspects something between Willow and Faith. She can’t make sense of it, but she needs to understand what’s going on.

Unfortunately, what’s actually going on at the pasta joint they’re dining at is a dangerous entity likely to put them in hot water!

Angel #7

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Christopher Cantwell
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artist:
Main Cover: Nimit Malavia
Incentive Cover (1:10): Nimit Malavia
Incentive Cover (1:25): Jahnoy Lindsay

As the series races towards its finale, Angel also contends with the sinister doppelganger on his heels in LA.

Meanwhile, a familiar werewolf runs amok in the city, and Spike can’t quite fill Angel’s shoes. In the midst of it all, what will this chaos mean for Wesley and Fred?

Basilisk #9

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Jonas Scharf
Main Cover: Jonas Scharf
Variant Cover: Christian Ward
Incentive Cover (1:25): Christian Ward
Incentive Cover (1:25): Ryan Sook
Unlockable Cover: Jonas Scharf

Vanessa and the Five reflect on their strange life as children, the cult, and the truth about the Chimera’s nature.

Meanwhile Regan remembers the grim role she played in Hannah’s greatest tragedy while checking on her, but it’s not long before Barret brings her terrifying news of the Chimera…

Once & Future Grail Pack #1

** ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR AUGUST 2022**
Retail Price: $39.99
Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Raúl Allén

What if all the legends are true? Own a relic from Once & Future history with the long-awaited return of the original six issues of the Eisner Award-nominated series, each with an exclusive new cover.
Contains Once & Future #1-6 by New York Times bestselling author Kieron Gillen and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora.

Dune: The Waters of Kanly #3

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Kevin J. Anderson & Brian Herbert
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Cover Artist:
Main Cover: Christian Ward
Incentive Cover (1:25): Junggeun Yoon
FOC Reveal Cover: Andrea Sorrentino
FOC Reveal Incentive Cover (1:10): Andrea Sorrentino
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Christian Ward

In the penultimate issue of the exciting expansion to the lore of Dune, Gurney and the smugglers have the opportunity to deal a crucial blow to their bitter enemies.

The problem is, will they be able to escape, or face the deadly consequences of failure?

We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #12

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Al Ewing
Artist: Simone Di Meo
Main Cover: Simone Di Meo
Dead God Variant Cover: Toni Infante
Incentive Cover (1:25): Dike Ruan

The third and final arc of this monumental sci-fi series continues with a flashback to a fateful death and new revelations about Honorhim Bristow and Dane Kahoe.

But things go awry in the DMZ, and their capture by a looming figure seems imminent…

Alice Ever After #4

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Dan Panosian
Artist: Giorgio Spalletta
Main Cover: Dan Panosian
Variant Cover: Stephanie Hans
Incentive Cover (1:25): Stephanie Hans

Alice, at the mercy of her father and Dr. Madsen, faces a terrifying danger, as well as a ghoulish truth that is finally revealed.

The secrets she carries would be too much for her family’s reputation, and Dr. Madsen could do the unthinkable to silence her forever. Will someone who’s helped Alice in the past once again come to her aid? Or will her mind be lost forever?

Faithless III #6

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Brian Azzarello
Artist: Maria Llovet
Main Cover: Maria Llovet
Erotic Variant Cover: Kris Anka
Incentive Cover (1:25): Cathy Kwan

Three years in the making, the finale of Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet’s unprecedented erotic thriller trilogy arrives!

What fate will await Faith and a familiar friend, as everything comes to a head?

Killer, The: Affairs of the State #6

Retail Price:
Main Cover: $4.99
Vintage Incentive Cover (1:10): $4.99
Incentive Cover (1:25): $4.99
Writer: Matz Artist: Luc Jacamon
Main Cover: Luc Jacamon
Vintage Incentive Cover (1:10): E. M. Gist
Incentive Cover (1:25): Dan Mora

In the sixth and FINAL ISSUE, all of the pieces are in place for the final move against corruption. Things finally feel in sync for Killer again.

But two detectives who know far too much may just throw a wrench in everything…

ORCS!: The Curse #2

Retail Price: $5.99
Writer: Christine Larsen
Artist: Christine Larsen
Main Cover: Christine Larsen
Variant Cover: Qistina Khalidah
Incentive Cover (1:10): Qistina Khalidah

The last thing any Wizard should do is interrupt an Orcish dance party! However, even a ruined party is no match for a good prank.

But no Wizard is complete without magical mayhem, and a murder of crows to carry out his revenge…