BOOM! Studios released a sneak peek of Extermination #1 that arrives in stores this week (June 06, 2012). Take the jump for a sneak peek.
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SNEAK PEEK: Higher Earth
BOOM! Studios announced that its brand new series, Higher Earth, will arrive in May, and sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek for you to check out.
BOOM! Studios promotes Mark Waid to CCO
It seems like everyone is getting a promotion these days. Boom! Studios has announced that Mark Waid has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer for the company with Matt Gagnon moving into the Editor-in-Chief slot.
“Mark Waid is one of the most well-loved and dynamic personalities in comics,” said Ross Richie, Chief Executive Officer of BOOM!. “When he assumed the editorial reigns at BOOM! in 2007, he had his work cut out for him – I had not run the trains on time, and much of the editorial schedule was wrecked. Mark used his 25 years of experience in the business to methodically put our core titles like ZOMBIE TALES and CTHULHU TALES back on track, added fresh comics creators with fresh voices to our line, and righted our business and helped define our brand. Without that intervention, there’s no way we could have achieved the meteoric growth we’ve enjoyed. He’s been a world-class talent, and it’s a pleasure to commemorate that with this promotion.”
Waid added, “Ross is too kind and perhaps drinks a little much. Let’s save the accolades for Matt Gagnon. He’s got an uncanny eye for talent and a gift for finding diamonds in the dark, secret mineshafts in which freelancers dwell. He’s unearthed breathtaking talents, among them HEXED’s Emma Rios, THE UNKNOWN ’s Minck Oosterveer, and IRREDEEMABLE’s Peter Krause. Moreover, Matt has worked hands-on to make sure that BOOM!’s books are there for readers every month, on time, and that they’re great reads. I am extremely proud of his accomplishments, and we’re overdue in acknowledging them as I shift my responsibilities within the company to focus on our expanding opportunities both inside and outside publishing. Between the upcoming line of comics and graphic novels we’re doing with Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment, our increasing digital-media strategies, and our continued growth in Hollywood, my energies are more dedicated to BOOM! than ever before.”
Congrats to both! Now, back to work.
Long Beach Comic Con: Boom! Studios Schedule
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, make the trek to Long Beach, California to check out what is going on, and to stop at the Boom! Studios booth (#464) to meet with creators and pick up the limited edition Incredibles #1, which is exclusive to the show. Boom! sent Major Spoilers a run down of the panels and signing schedule that you can see after the jump.
SDCC’09: Share a drink with Boom! Studios
Press Release
BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid cordially invites all ComicCon attendees to the BOOM! Studios 4 Year Anniversary Drink Up* taking place at the Manchester Hyatt Grand Lobby Bar, Thursday July 23rd from 9pm to ???
Come help celebrate another year of BOOM!’s explosive growth with Mark Waid, Ross Richie, Andrew Cosby, Matt Gagnon, Chip Mosher, Ian Brill and the rest of the BOOM! Crew with various BOOM! creators in attendance for a night of relaxed fun.
This is an open invitation event. No RSVP needed. No tickets required. We’re BOOM! Studios – we don’t roll that way!
Where: Manchester Hyatt Grand Lobby Bar
When: Thursday July 23rd from 9 to ??
*For those not in the know, a “Drink Up” is just like a “Meet Up” but with people drinking. This will be a gathering of friends and fans, so make plans to stop by see what’s happening!
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry’s biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
Boom! Studios Announces Dead Run for June
Boom! Studios has a new series launching in June, and the company has sent Major Spoilers the announcement about the title, as well as a sneak peek of Dead Run by Andrew Cosby and Michael Alan Nelson. More After the Jump
Boom! Studios Announces Emerald City Comic Con Schedule
Those heading up to the Emerald City ComiCon this weekend in Seattle, Washington, should stop by the Boom! Studios booth, say “Hi” to everyone working, and get some autographs from the creators on hand. Boom! sent Major Spoilers the breakdown of the show exclusives, and word on the panel it is hosting Saturday afternoon.
Tony Shenton Joins Boom! Studios
Press Release
December 17th, 2008 – Los Angeles, CA –Today there are now three ways for comic retailers to get BOOM! Studios growing list of graphic novels: Diamond, Perseus, and finally. Tony Shenton! Working with BOOM! Studios’ growing library, Shenton will represent BOOM!’s trade paperback and hardcover lists to comic books stores and other specialty stores across the nation.
Matt Gagnon Upped to Managing Editor of Boom! Studios
Boom! Studios has announced Matt Gagnon has been promoted to Managing Editor of Boom! Studios. Gagnon first started at Boom! as the editor of the Farscape comic line. He will be under the supervision of EOC Mark Waid as he moves into his new position.
“Matt Gagnon is like the Michael Clayton of comics. At his previous job at Meltdown, I saw him in action, making things happen and fixing problems. At BOOM! he’s done the same thing, to the point where I probably ought to start fearing for my job,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid.
Hopefully Mr. Waid isn’t fearing for his job, because he’s doing one hell of a job himself. Congrats to Matt for his promotion.
via Boom! Studios