Boom! Studios sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles arriving in stores this week. Take the jump for Dracula: The Company of Monsters #1, Disney’s Hero Squad: Ultraheroes #8, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?: Dust to Dust #4, and more.
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS #1
Written by Daryl Gregory, Kurt Busiek
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Dan Brereton
COVER B: Ron Salas
Diamond Code: JUN100841
He’s back from the dead and starring in a new ongoing horror series from the mind of Kurt Busiek. A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset – Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There’s a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame – and he plans to gain his freedom in blood. It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (Pandemonium) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (Codebreakers). The epic journey starts here, so don’t miss the debut issue of Dracula: The Company Of Monsters, the next breakout ongoing series from BOOM! Studios! Featuring covers by Ron Salas and fan-favorite The Nocturnals artist Dan Brereton.
DISNEY’S HERO SQUAD: ULTRAHEROES #8
Written by Tito Faraci
Drawn by Stefano Turconi
COVER A: Magic Eye Studios
COVER B: Scott Gross
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: JUN100864
It all ends here, folks! The battle for the Ultrapods was the greatest test that our Ultraheroes have ever faced; but will they be prepared to for the challenge that awaits them when a mysterious menace takes them back to school? It’s a conclusion that you don’t want to miss as the saga of the Ultraheroes wraps up this month from BOOM Kids!
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST #4
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Robert Adler
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Trevor Hairsine
COVER B: Benjamin Carre
Diamond Code: APR100821
Who hunted androids before Rick Deckard? Just two men: Malcolm Reed, a ’special’ human with the power to feel others’ emotions, and Charlie Victor, who’s the perfect man for the job – or is he? Don’t miss the conclusion to the first arc of the science fiction milestone that fleshes out Philip K. Dick’s world and Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?’s mythology! Covers by Trevor Hairsine and Benjamin Carre.
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #9 (ONGOING)
Written & Drawn by Roger Langridge
COVER: Roger Langridge
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: JUN100872
Eisner Award-nominated Roger Langridges MUPPET SHOW continues its genius run. Statler and Waldorf are showing their age when an act strangely reminiscent of the days of the Pharaohs makes the Muppet curmudgeons wax nostalgic for their mummies. The flame of romance is rekindled in the old malcontents for a suspiciously youthful crush.
MUPPET SNOW WHITE #4
Writen by Jesse Blaze Snider with Patrick Storck
Drawn by Shelli Paroline
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (4 of 4), SRP: $2.99
COVER A: David Peterson
COVER B: Amy Mebberson
Diamond Code: MAY100890
Snow White lies in a coma from a poisoned apple. Queen Piggy is on a rampage. The handsome Prince Kermit has been kidnapped! And Gonzo and Rizzo have gone completely off script! The Muppets’ take on the classic fairy tale of Snow White is completely off the rails; can our merry Muppet players get it back on track by the end of the issue? Covers by David Petersen and Amy Mebberson.
WIZARDS OF MICKEY #8
Writen by Stefano Ambrosio
Drawn by Marco Palazzi, Paul Murry
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
COVER A: Marco Palazzi
COVER B: Magic Eye Studios
Diamond Code: JUN100878
The final battle with the Phantom Blot nears! Mickey, Donald and Goofy have a score to settle with Peg Leg Pete and the Beagle Boys, but thanks to uninvited guests, their conflict is about to get real big real fast! Be there for a Wizard Team Battle Royale!
CODEBREAKERS TPB
Written by Carey Malloy
Drawn by Scott Godlewski
HC, 128pgs, FC, SRP: $29.99
Diamond Code: JUN100836
ISBN13: 978160886026551499
Ciphers. Codes. Encryption. Passwords. Meet the best of the best elite Cryptanalysis Unit of the F.B.I. as they puzzle out the truth and protect all of us from those that would steal information in ways that can shatter the global community. But what happens to the Cryptanalysis Unit when one of their own goes missing? Is this a puzzle the puzzle-solvers can’t solve? And will this cipher reveal things about themselves?
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The Codebreakers book looks pretty interesting, I always have liked topics like that, and I do appreciate the Doctor Who references.