BOOM! Studios sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles arriving in stores this week. Take the jump for an early look at Hellraiser Masterpieces #6, Planet of the Apes #10, Steed and Mrs. Peel #1, and Wordgirl: The Incredible Shrinking Allowance.
HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #6
Written by Larry Wachowski, Erik Saltzgaber
Drawn by Joe Barruso, Mark Blookworth
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Nicholas Jainschigg
Diamond Code: NOV110811
Straight from Hell, it’s another dose of classic Hellraiser horror ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics’ Hellraiser series — shipping twice this month! “The Devil’s Brigade” marches on! Larry Wachowski, co-writer, director, and producer of THE MATRIX pens Part 3 of the epic tale featuring the Cenobite squadron, “Inside the Laager,” and Erik Saltzgaber and Mark Bloodworth bring you part 4, “Shoot High, Break Low.” More of the intelligent horror that makes Hellraiser the masterpiece it is!
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Mitch Gerads
COVER B: Declan Shalvey
COVER C: Damian Couceiro
Diamond Code: OCT110926
BRAND NEW ARC! GREAT JUMPING ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! After the dramatic conclusion to the last arc, Ape and Human society seem to be at a breaking point! Skintown is in flames, and the ape government is hunting down the fleeing humans. Bako makes a desperate move that could change the course of the war, while deep below the city, sister turns on sister! Superstar writer Daryl Gregory and white hot artist Carlos Magno ensure you have to “get your hands on these damn dirty apes!”
STEED AND MRS. PEEL #1
Written by Grant Morrison
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Ian Gibson
Diamond Code: NOV110804
THE GOLDEN GAME Part One: “Crown and Anchor!” — Your favorite Avengers finally return, courtesy of the one and only Grant Morrison! When Tara King is kidnapped by a mysterious organization, John Steed and Emma Peel must reunite to solve this new mystery. Featuring gorgeous art from Ian Gibson, best know for his work with Alan Moore. on The Ballad of Halo Jones. The original British TV series The Avengers helped define the “Spy-Fi” genre: from January 1961 to May 1969, for 161 episodes, The Avengers was a staple of fandom; one of the longest-running hit espionage series alongside Mission Impossible, and a small screen counterpart to that other famous United Kingdom spy, James Bond! A science-fiction/ spy fiction mash-up from Grant Morrison and two of TV’s most iconic heroes!
Written by Anita Serwacki, Scott Ganz, Andrew Samson
Drawn by Steve Young, Andy Price
SC, 64pgs, FC, SRP: $7.99
ISBN13: 9781608866809
Diamond Code: NOV110841
Word up! KABOOM! proudly brings you all new adventures of WordGirl —based on the Emmy Award-winning animated children’s show of the same name. WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face continue to battle the terrifying – and sometimes ridiculous – villains of Fair City. And between saving the innocent populace (vocab word!) and keeping her secret superhero identity hidden from her parents, WordGirl has certainly got her work cut out for her!
