Boom January 2024 Solicitations

Boom January 2024 Solicitations

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

Power Rangers Archive Book Two Deluxe Edition HC

Retail Price: $75.00
Writer: Mary Bierbaum, Tom Bierbaum, Robert L. Washington III, Dan Slott, Stefan Petrucha, and Ryan Buell
Artist: Todd Nauck, Ron Lim, and Ph Marcondes
Cover Artist: Ron Lim with design by Marie Krupina

The Power Rangers legacy stretches far beyond the teenagers from Angel Grove. This volume collects action-packed stories of some of the most legendary teams: Power Rangers Zeo, Turbo Rangers, Super Samurai Rangers, Megaforce Rangers, and the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!

This recharged hardcover collection of the legendary franchise features stories by a team of all-star writers including Tom and Mary Bierbaum (Legion of Super-Heroes) and Dan Slott (The Amazing Spider-Man), along with fan-favorite artists Todd Nauck (Young Justice), Ron Lim (Silver Surfer), and many more.

Collects comics from Valiant, Image and Papercutz such as Power Rangers Zeo Image #1, Power Rangers Turbo #1-2 Power Rangers Super Samurai #1-2, Papercutz Megaforce #1-2, Papercutz MMPR #1-2, Papercutz FCBD 2014, as well as additional Power Rangers activity pages and letters!

Trade Paperbacks

BRZRKR: Bloodlines Vol. 1 SC

Retail Price: $19.99
Creator: Keanu Reeves
Writer: Steve Skroce; Mattson Tomlin
Artist: Steve Skroce; Rebekah Isaacs
Colorist: Dave Stewart; Jordie Bellaire
Cover Artist: Travis Charest

Keanu Reeves’ chart-topping immortal returns in a brand-new collection!

Renowned filmmaker and record-shattering comic creator Keanu Reeves is joined by writer/artist Steve Skroce (The Matrix, Post Americana), screenwriter and director Mattson Tomlin (A Vicious Circle, The Batman Part II), and artist Rebekah Isaacs (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Money Shot) for a pair of self-contained stories set within the 80,000 year history of BRZRKR!

In Poetry of Madness, B. safeguards the advanced and ancient realm of Atlantis as its unstoppable protector. But a sickly monarch serves as a symbol for the rot inside and the cracks created by a secret cult might spell a monstrous end for the legendary city, one beyond even B.’s ability to save.

In Fallen Empire, a former kingdom eradicated by the BRZRKR has a single living survivor. She and her people knew B. as the God King. In this tragic story of death and cataclysm, the survivor recounts a fable in which lost love, manipulation, and warring empires brought out the very worst of Unute…

Collects BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness #1 and BRZRKR: Fallen Empire #1.

Garfield: Full Course Vol. 2 SC

Retail Price: $16.99
Writer: Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel
Artist: Gary Barker, Mike DeCarlo, Andy Hirsch, Mark & Stephanie Heike, David DeGrand, Fred Hembeck, Courtney Bernard, Genevieve Ft
Colorist: Lisa Moore, Courtney Bernard, Genevieve Ft

The second Full Course collection, featuring even more of Garfield’s best comic book escapades, sends the gang on some wacky adventures! Odie makes a new friend, Garfield faces his most fearsome foe–the Lasagna Monster–and Nermal sets a world record?!

The good times continue to roll, as we see how the gang beats the heat and learn if Jon can finally stop being late. Meanwhile, Pet Force stops by for even more thrilling adventures!

Along with Garfield creator Jim Davis, Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel, Gary Barker, Mike DeCarlo, Andy Hirsch, Mark & Stephanie Heike, and more bring home an extra serving of cattitude with the Fat Cat.

Collects Garfield #9-16.

Single Issues

Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #11

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Nick Dragotta
Colorist: Rico Renzi
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Ariel Olivetti
B: Variant Cover: Nick Dragotta
C: Foil Variant Cover: Jenny Frison
D: Incentive Cover (1:5): Ariel Olivetti
E: Incentive Cover (1:10): Nick Dragotta
F: Incentive Cover (1:15): Jenny Frison
G: Incentive Cover (1:25): Alexandre Tefenkgi

● Nick Dragotta Joins Jason Aaron For The FINAL Book!

● From their initial meet cute in the wasteland to the paradise oasis they built in adulthood, everything in Maceo and Mezzy’s story has led to this.
● Torn asunder by the events of the critically acclaimed Book Two, each faces old age and the unforgiving end of all things, isolated on a planet breathing its last breaths.
● But fate has other plans for these star-crossed lovers, and they will be reunited one last time… with nothing less than the fate of the entire world at stake.
● Iconic artist Nick Dragotta (East Of West, Ghost Cage) joins New York Times bestselling and Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer Jason Aaron to bring this epic post-apocalyptic love story to an unbelievable conclusion that no comic book reader can afford to miss.

Pine and Merrimac #1

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Kyle Starks
Artist: Fran Galán
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Fran Galán
B: Variant Cover: Erica Henderson
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Fran Galán
D: Incentive Cover (1:25): Tula Lotay
E: FOC Reveal Variant Cover: Jae Lee
F: Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Erica Henderson

● Eisner-nominated writer Kyle Starks (Peacemaker Tries Hard!) brings his first original series to BOOM! Studios!

● On the corner of Pine and Merrimac sits a small, unassuming town… Just a simple place, simple people, and one horrifying secret that could change everything…
● After a lifetime of witnessing the worst that humanity has to offer, former homicide detective Linnea Kent has decided to put all of that behind her.
● Alongside her husband, a former professional MMA fighter and the unofficial brawn to her brains, she’s moved far from the busy city to open up a quiet little detective agency.
● At first, the simple cases this nook of the world has to offer were exactly what she was looking for, but there’s more to the quaint hamlet than Linnea could have possibly imagined, and something truly sinister pulling the strings…
● Eisner-nominated scribe Kyle Starks (I Hate This Place, Creepshow) is joined by fan-favorite artist Fran Galán (The Amazing Spider-Man) for an unexpected detective tale perfect for readers of Reckless and The Department of Truth!

House of Slaughter Pen & Ink #1

Retail Price: $6.99
Created by: James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’Edera
Writer: Tate Brombal
Artist: Chris Shehan
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Chris Shehan
B: Variant Cover: N/A
C: Blank Sketch Variant: N/A

● Discover the highest-selling comic book of 2021 in a brand new light!

● Revisit the very beginning of the bloody, record-breaking Something is Killing the Children spinoff through the unadulterated, raw black & white line art!
● Featuring never-before-revealed insights into the creative process on each page with exclusive commentary from highly acclaimed series artist Chris Shehan, and a brand new introduction by writer Tate Brombal.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #116

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Melissa Flores
Artist: Adam Gorham
Colorist: Joana Lafuente
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Taurin Clarke
B: Dark Grid Variant Cover: Björn Barends
C: Helmet Variant Cover: Goñi Montes
D: Incentive Cover (1:10): Björn Barends
E: Incentive Cover (1:15): Taurin Clarke
F: Incentive Cover (1:25): Zu Orzu
G: Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Goñi Montes

● In the race to reach the Master Arch, the last Ranger anyone expected is the only one to arrive… But it’s far from over, with a deadly villain not far behind.
● An epic confrontation years in the making is finally here as the Darkest Hour reaches a fever pitch!
● But in the twisted arena of the Grid, the lines between hero and villain blur even further, and this battle might just prove to be the end of one character’s long journey…

Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters #1

Retail Price: $7.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott & Rachel Wagner
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Colorist: Arthur Hesli
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Toni Infante
B: Foil Variant Cover: Goñi Montes
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Toni Infante
D: Incentive Cover (1:20): Miguel Mercado

● Ryan Parrott Returns For This DARKEST HOUR Tie-In!

● Following the shocking events of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #116, an iconic character has entered The Grid, searching desperately for the Morphin Masters and the answers they might possess.
● But as Dark Specter’s infection grows increasingly more dangerous… new revelations are uncovered that will shake the Power Rangers universe to its very core!
● Iconic Rangers writer Ryan Parrott returns to the franchise alongside co-writer Rachel Wagner (Power Rangers, Rogue Sun) and artist Daniel Bayliss (Firefly).
● Fans will not want to miss this key tie-in issue expanding the epic Darkest Hour event!

Ranger Academy #4

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora
Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong
Colorist: Fabiana Mascolo
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Miguel Mercado
B: Yellow Blank Sketch Variant Cover: N/A
C: Spoiler Variant Cover: Goñi Montes
D: Incentive Cover (1:10): Jo Mi-Gyeong
E: Incentive Cover (1:25): Yejin Park

● This is it. The big test. Sage will need to successfully perform her First Morph, but don’t worry–it will only take all of her skills, while surviving on a hostile planet known only as CHROMIA!
● It will take more than just her skills though, with teamwork being essential to reach the peak and acquire the means of Morphin time.
● But when the class bully runs into some trouble on the way, will Sage risk her test results to save him, or leave him behind?
● In this game-changing issue, fans are not going to want to miss out on the exclusive spoiler variant cover by Goñi Montes, featuring a surprise so big that we can’t show you the art!

Underheist #2

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: David Lapham & Maria Lapham
Artist: David Lapham
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: David Lapham
B: Variant Cover: Gabriel Hardman
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): David Lapham
D: Incentive Cover (1:20): Steve Skroce

● After the heist, David receives miraculous news from his wife Gabriella, but he’s desperate to not darken her unassuming demeanor by revealing his recent deeds.
● But back at the site of the crime, David discovers something horrific when following the next stage of the plan, only to find himself in the midst of another brutal, gut wrenching sequence of events when making his way to Doc’s apartment…

Lotus Land #3

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Darcy Van Poelgeest
Artist: Caio Filipe
Colorist: Patricio Delpeche
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Alex Eckman-Lawn
B: Variant Cover: Aaron Campbell
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Alex Eckman-Lawn
D: Incentive Cover (1:20): Sebastian Fiumara

● Bennie is in dire bloody straits, but superhuman help from someone with a shared past may be what he needs to make it out alive.
● As he gets wrapped up in a murder investigation and has to clear his name, he also visits some ruins of the past that will finally shed some light on the young girl from his visions.

Space Between, The #3

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Corinna Bechko
Artist: Danny Luckert
Cover Artist:
A: Main Connecting Cover: Danny Luckert
B: Pulp Variant Cover: Ariel Olivetti
C: Connecting Incentive Cover (1:10): Danny Luckert
D: Incentive Cover (1:25): Vincenzo Riccardi

● 10 years after Bee and Pari’s story began, The Dodona is in trouble, potentially even drifting off course! Even minor miscalculations can spell disaster.
● Peace is hard to come by when under such pressure, and it will take everyone working together–putting aside the notion of winners and losers, to build an ideal society moving forward, if the ship is moving forward at all…

Abbott: 1979 #4

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Artist: Sami Kivelä
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Taj Francis
B: Variant Cover: Ejikure
C: Incentive Cover (1:15): Ejikure

● In the penultimate issue, Elena prepares for the final battle with the Umbra, a massive shadow in the Detroit River under the Ambassador Bridge.
● But Elena is not alone. Those that bring the light to many, will bring all the light together in the end.

Rare Flavours #5

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Ram V
Artist: Filipe Andrade
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Filipe Andrade
B: Variant Cover: Javier Rodriguez
C: Incentive Cover (1:15): Nimit Malavia
D: Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Filipe Andrade

● Rubin couldn’t hide his dark secret forever, and Mo certainly won’t stick around, finally learning the truth.
● But after two assassins capture the demon, will Rubin make an escape, and will Mo learn the true motivations behind Rubin’s culinary dreams?
● There is just one issue left until the mouthwatering conclusion to Ram V and Filipe Andrade’s new classic-in-the-making!

Slow Burn #4

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Ollie Masters
Artist: Pierluigi Minotti
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Matt Taylor
B: Variant Cover: Goran Sudzuka
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Matt Taylor
D: Incentive Cover (1:25): Gabriel Hardman

● After Roxanne and Luke found dysfunctional refuge from their flawed families together, it was one messed up sequence of events after another that brought them to Patti’s house, and the town on fire.
● But speaking of a messed up past… Patti reveals her connections to the origin of the fire, and it’s not long before a mysterious set of headlights moves through the mist, coming to pay them a visit in Trier…

Coda #5

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Matías Bergara
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Matías Bergara
B: Variant Cover: Nick Robles
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Nick Robles
D: Incentive Cover (1:25): Ian Bertram
E: Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Matías Bergara

The FINAL ISSUE of the Eisner-Nominated Series’ Triumphant Return!

● For every hero’s weakness, one of their companions will be there to pick up the slack, and that’s exactly how Hum and company will get through the city, in search of the Spriggan.
● But there are some unexpectedly unthinkable things that only Hum is capable of, and after a massive portal appears, Mildew’s followers also do something unexpected–take a deadly leap of faith.

Mech Cadets #6

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Takeshi Miyazawa & Ian Herring
B: Variant Cover: InHyuk Lee
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): InHyuk Lee
D: Incentive Cover (1:25): Dustin Nguyen

● The FINAL ISSUE of the Hit Series and Top 10 Netflix Series!

● Still reeling from the discovery of the Sharg’s ultimate weapon, the cadets need to work as a unit again if they have a chance of saving the world and the people they love most.
● Meanwhile, Felix is appalled by what she sees as a rebellious abomination–a failed experiment–and will do whatever it takes to reel Olivia back in, and away from Hero Force Two…

Zawa + The Belly of the Beast #3

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Michael Dialynas
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Michael Dialynas
B: Variant Cover: Dani Pendergast
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Dani Pendergast
D: Incentive Cover (1:25): Riley Rossmo
E: FOC Reveal Variant Cover: TBA

● Zawa is healing, being around such kindness, and playing a personal part in regrowth, to Bandit’s joy.
● But the roar of the mountain, and the vile voice of the mayor may have the final say…

Ghostlore #8

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Leomacs
Colorist: Jason Wordie
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Reiko Murakami
B: Variant Cover: Martin Morazzo
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Martin Morazzo
D: Incentive COver (1:25): DANI

● Some of those Lucas has met on his path are in grave danger–targets for assassins, and it’s up to him to help them.
● And in a panic, he tries to get Harmony on the phone… knowing she’s far from safe and time is running out.

Damn Them All #12

Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Charlie Adlard
Colorist: Sofie Dodgson
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Charlie Adlard
B: Variant Cover: Justine Florentino
C: Incentive Cover (1:25): Charlie Adlard
D: FOC Reveal Variant Cover: TBA
E: Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Justine Florentino

● The FINAL ISSUE of the series from Simor Spurrier and Charlie Adlard that took horror comic fans to hell and back!

● In a final showdown between the devils and the angels attached to Theo’s strings, Ellie is seemingly alone against their deranged, infernal and celestial screaming.
● But allies may be ready to fly in at any moment… revealing that The Rules can in fact be broken, and El’s flesh and blood will play a fateful part in the destiny of hell.

Firefly: The Fall Guys #5

Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Sam Humphries
Artist: Jordi Pérez
Colorist: Francesco Segala
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Francesco Francavilla
B: Variant Cover: Justine Florentino
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Justine Florentino
D: Incentive Cover (1:20): Francesco Francavilla
E: Incentive Cover (1:30): Junggeun Yoon

● The penultimate issue arrives, and it’s dawn on the day of the Prime Minister’s fateful speech, tension hanging in the air.
● With Zoë, the gangsters, and the Feds all lining up the shots… will Zoë finally have her revenge as a Browncoat, or will Mal talk her down?

ORCS! The Gift #2

Retail Price: $5.99
Writer: Christine Larsen
Artist: Christine Larsen
Cover Artist:
A: Main Cover: Christine Larsen
B: Variant Cover: Dani Pendergast
C: Incentive Cover (1:10): Dani Pendergast

● The Orcs will need something special to prepare for another attack, and what better weaponsmiths than Dwarves to tackle the job? But will Bog, Zep, and Znarn be able to convince a one-time ally who probably has some hard feelings?
● Meanwhile, Pez is practicing her magic, but the forest is heavy with tragedy as unicorns are dying left and right. If the Rangers are wrong in assuming it’s Orcish mischief…who’s really responsible?