BOOM! Studios sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in June 2017.
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THE UNSOUND #1
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Jack T. Cole
Cover Artist: Jack T. Cole
Synopsis: Ashli’s first day as a nurse at Wiermont Psychiatric Hospital turns into a nightmare as a bloody riot sends her fleeing into the bowels of the hospital. Her descent takes her to a hellish world populated by lunatics and monsters, cloaked in a secret history of black magic and heinous scientific experiments.
BILL & TED SAVE THE UNIVERSE #1 (of 5)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Brian Joines
Artist: Bachan
Cover Artist: Derek Charm
Synopsis: The Wyld Stallyns are back, and this time they’re travelling across the whole universe! Bill and Ted have been kidnapped by a bodacious alien and are handed over to…their long-lost family?! Brian Joines and Bachan (Bill & Ted Go to Hell) team up once more for an all-new Bill & Ted adventure.
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LUMBERJANES 2017 SPECIAL: FAIRE AND SQUARE
One-shot
Retail Price: $7.99
Writer: Holly Black
Artists: Marina Julia and Gaby Epstein
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Ru Xu
Incentive Cover: Hailey Thurrott
Synopsis: The Lumberjanes vs… a dragon?? Featuring Holly Black (Spiderwick Chronicles)!
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VICTOR LAVALLE’S DESTROYER #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Victor LaValle
Artist: Dietrich Smith
Cover Artist: Micaela Dawn
Synopsis: While Dr. Baker is being investigated, the Monster becomes entangled with a conflict at the U.S./Mexico border.
THE AMORY WARS: GOOD APOLLO, I’M BURNING STAR IV #3 (of 12)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Claudio Sanchez & Chondra Echert
Artist: Rags Morales
Cover Artist: Rags Morales
Synopsis: After a bruising altercation, Inferno dishes the dirt to Claudio about his parents, but will he listen?
GODSHAPER #3
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Jonas Goonface
Cover Artist: Jonas Goonface
Synopsis: A gig at a kid’s birthday party turns out to be a trap set up by a mob boss for our traveling musician and his god pal.
GRASS KINGS #4
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Matt Kindt
Artist: Tyler Jenkins
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Tyler Jenkins
Intermix B: Matt Kindt
Synopsis: Humbert and his police force face off against Robert’s militia in the Grass Kingdom.
PLANET OF THE APES/GREEN LANTERN #5 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Robbie Thompson, Justin Jordan
Artist: Barnaby Bagenda
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Dan Mora
Movie Poster Variant Cover: Julian Totino Tedesco
Classic Variant Cover: Paul Rivoche
Spectrum Variant Cover: Felipe Massafera
“Vintage” Action Figure Variant Cover: David Ryan Robinson
Synopsis: The war on the Planet of the Apes has begun!
WWE #6
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Dennis Hopeless
Artist: Serg Acuña
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Dan Mora
Finn Balor Variant Cover: Robbi Rodriguez
Jake “The Snake” Roberts Variant Cover: Dylan Burnett
Action Figure Variant Cover: Adam Riches
Royal Rumble Connecting Variant Cover: Brent Schoonover
Synopsis: Dean Ambrose is hounding Paul Heyman and purposely provoking the scariest man in the WWE—the Beast incarnate, Brock Lesnar.
SONS OF ANARCHY REDWOOD ORIGINAL #11
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ollie Masters
Artist: Eoin Marron
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Luca Pizzari
Subscription Cover: Jonas Scharf
Synopsis: SAMCRO partners with the Biker with No Name and tracks Jax back to the farmhouse, but what they find will shake the Club to its core.
KONG OF SKULL ISLAND #12
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Asmus
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artist: Kim Myatt
Synopsis: Final issue! A poison has spread across Skull Island corrupting its creatures and inhabitants.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #16
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Kyle Higgins
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jamal Campbell
Connecting Variant Cover: Steve Morris
Morphin Variant Cover: Goñi Montes
Action Figure Variant Cover: Telmos Santos
Synopsis: The villainous Lord Drakkon wields the power of Saba against the Green Ranger as the Power Rangers fight for the survival of two worlds!
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MISFIT CITY #2 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Kiwi Smith & Kurt Lustgarten
Artist: Naomi Franquiz
Cover Artist: Naomi Franquiz
Synopsis: After examining the treasure map, the girls break into the Captain’s house, unaware that they’re being followed!
COADY AND THE CREEPIES #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Liz Prince
Artist: Amanda Kirk
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Kat Leyh
Incentive Cover: Liz Prince
Synopsis: The Creepies perform their final set despite The Boneheads doing their best to sabotage them!
SLAM! #7
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Pamela Ribon
Artist: Sam Beck
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Veronica Fish
Variant Cover: Meredith Gran
Synopsis: Maisie progresses quickly when learning some new movies, but Jen feels like she’s become stagnant.
GIANT DAYS #27
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: John Allison
Artists: Max Sarin, Liz Fleming
Cover Artist: Max Sarin
Synopsis: Political naïf Esther gets caught up in the influence of a “super-woke” colleague, and Susan grows frustrated with Ingrid’s presence in their home.
LUMBERJANES #39
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Shannon Watters & Kat Leyh
Artist: Ayme Sotuyo
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Kat Leyh
Variant Cover: Ayme Sotuyo
Synopsis: Parents’ Day is coming to an end, but the trickster is still determined to ruin the Lumberjanes’ day!
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BRAVE CHEF BRIANNA #4 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Sam Sykes
Artist: Selina Espiritu
Cover Artist: Bridget Underwood
Synopsis: Brianna must go up against Madame Cron in the ultimate Monster City cook off in order to save her restaurant from closing!
STEVEN UNIVERSE #5
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Melanie Gillman
Artist: Katy Farina
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Missy Peña
Subscription Cover: Rian Sygh
Variant Cover: Sara Talmadge
Synopsis: Mayor Dewey commissions a play about the history of Beach City, and it’s up to Steven and Jamie to make sure the show goes on!
THE DEEP #6 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Tom Taylor
Artist: James Brouwer
Cover Artist: James Brouwer
Synopsis: Now a hit animated series on Netflix! Still trapped, the Nekton siblings must work together to get back to their family.
ADVENTURE TIME COMICS #12
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Mad Rupert, Eva Cabrera, Matt Smigiel
Artists: Mad Rupert, Eva Cabrera, Matt Smigiel
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jarrett Williams
Subscription Cover: Pamela Lovas
Variant Cover: Renalto Faccini
Synopsis: Finn and Jake get lost. PB and Marceline try a cooking class that goes bad. Finn tries his hand at being a princess.
OVER THE GARDEN WALL #15
Retail Price: $3.99
Writers: Danielle Burgos, Kiernan Sjursen-Lien
Artists: Jim Campbell, Cara McGee
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Kiernan Sjursen-Lien
Subscription Cover: Victoria Maderna
Synopsis: The conclusion to the Hero Frog mystery! Greg and Jason must decide if they should join the Hero Frog.
ADVENTURE TIME #65
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Mariko Tamaki
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb
Subscription Cover: E Jackson
Synopsis: It’s finally time to decide who is the best princess ever!
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WWE VOL. 1 SC
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Retail Price: $19.99
Writer: Dennis Hopeless
Artist: Serge Acuna
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Synopsis:
The secret behind the betrayal and destruction of THE SHIELD is revealed here! Why did Seth Rollins join Triple H and turn on his brothers, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose?
Collects #1-4 and WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1.
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Steve Orlando
Artist: Jakub Rebelka
Cover Artist: Jakub Rebelka
Synopsis:
Once every seven years, Earth overlaps with Ektae, which breaches our world for seven days, bringing dirty magic and ideas.
One man born of both worlds must sacrifice everything to put his fathers to rest and save himself in the process.
Collects the complete limited series.
THE PLANET OF THE APES ARCHIVE VOL. 1 HC
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Retail Price: $49.99
Writer: Doug Moench
Artists: Mike Ploog, Tom Sutton, Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist: Malcolm McNeill
Synopsis:
Experience the legendary 1970s Marvel Comics’ Terror on the Planet of the Apes, collected for the first time ever and remastered in this prestigious hardcover. This classic series follows two friends—man and ape—on the run from the law.
From Doug Moench (Batman), Mike Ploog (Ghost Rider), Tom Sutton (Doctor Strange), Herb Trimpe (Incredible Hulk), and more!
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JIM HENSON’S THE STORYTELLER: GIANTS HC
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Retail Price: $24.99
Writers: Conor Nolan, Brandon Dayton, Feifei Ruan, and Jared Cullum
Artists: Conor Nolan, Brandon Dayton, Feifei Ruan, and Jared Cullum
Cover Artist: Karl Kerschl
Synopsis:
The critically acclaimed Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Giants includes four mythic tales of when giants roamed the Earth, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series.
Includes exclusive behind-the-scenes art and more! Collects the complete limited series.
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SLAM! VOL. 1 SC
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Pamela Ribon
Artist: Veronica Fish
Cover Artist: Veronica Fish
Synopsis:
J Bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and retired Los Angeles Derby Doll Pamela Ribon (Going in Circles, Why Girls Are Weird) joins artist Veronica Fish (Archie, Silk) for a tale of friendship, heartbreak, and truly epic jams.
In roller derby you take your hits, get back up, and learn how to be a better jammer, a better blocker, and a better friend—if the competition doesn’t tear you apart!
Collects issues #1-4.
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writers: Amber Benson, Sarah Kuhn
Artist: Siobhan Keenan
Cover Artist: Natacha Bustos
Synopsis: Your favorite girls from Beverly Hills are back in an all-new adventure! It’s senior year and Cher, Dionne, and Tai find themselves in a bit of a crisis of self… Where are they meant to go, and what are they meant to DO after high school? Luckily they have all year—and each other’s help—to figure it out!
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MEGA PRINCESS SC
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Kelly Thompson
Artist: Brianne Drouhard
Cover Artist: Brianne Drouhard
Synopsis:
Kelly Thompson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink, Jem and the Holograms) and artist Brianne Drouhard (Harpy Gee) give us a dose of princess power with a twist in Mega Princess!
On Princess Maxine Titan’s 10th birthday, her fairy godmother grants her the powers of every princess, from speaking to animals to sensing a pea under a ton of mattresses. Max is more interested in being a detective than a princess, but when her baby brother goes missing, she’ll have to combine her princess powers with her sleuthing prowess to get him back! Collects the complete limited series.
OVER THE GARDEN WALL VOL. 2 SC
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writers: George Mager, Jim Campbell, Kiernan Sjursen-Lien
Artists: George Mager, Jim Campbell with Danielle Burgos, Cara McGee
Cover Artist: Jim Campbell
Synopsis: The Eisner Award-winning series continues! Wirt and Greg find themselves at a crossroads in the Unknown where each brother has to take his own path, but something sinister is on their trail. Collects issues #5-8.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 12 SC
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Retail Price: $14.99
Writer: Christopher Hastings
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artist: Ian McGinty
Synopsis: Finn and Jake wake up in a bizarre world inside of BMO, and it looks like BMO is determined to give them the best game of their lives! Collects issues #54-57.
