April 2024 BOOM! Studios solicitations

BOOM! Studios April 2024 Solicitations

BOOM! Studios will continue to bring it in 2024 as they announce the comic books to expect coming this April and beyond. These comic books include Zac Thompson and Nicola Izzo’s Blow Away and Tony Fleecs and Dave Wachter’s Uncanny Valley leading the way with their debut issues. Find out what else is coming from BOOM! Studios with their April 2024 comic book solicitations below.

Blow Away #1

Writer: Zac Thompson

Artist: Nicola Izzo

Cover Artists: Annie Wu, Tyler Boss, Annie Wu, and Tula Lotay

  • It’s CRIMINAL meets SNOW BLIND in this neo-noir paranoid thriller from acclaimed writer Zac Thompson and artist Nicola Izzo!
  • Unyielding wildlife photographer Brynne Brautigan, isolated in the remote cold of Baffin Island, sees something she can’t unsee.
  • An argument, followed by an outburst of intense violence between two nearby climbers—did she just witness a murder?
  • In a frantic search for the truth, Brynne discovers just what she’s looking for, but little does she know that more than the silent white of winter is keeping her company…
  • Hit writer Zac Thompson (Hunt for the Skinwalker, Cemetery Kids Don’t Die) and star artist Nicola Izzo (Buffy: The Last Vampire Slayer) team up for this neo-noir crime thriller rife with murder and paranoia, in the tradition of Fargo and Rear Window!

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 17, 2024

Uncanny Valley #1

Writer: Tony Fleecs

Artist: Dave Wachter

Cover Artists: Dave Wachter, Tony Fleecs, Brett Bean, and Dan Mora

  • The writer of Stray Dogs and artist of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reimagine Who Framed Roger Rabbit by way of Something Epic!
  • Oliver is a seemingly typical 12 year old boy… except for a mysterious family history that seems to start and end with his mother, and unexplainable powers, that is.
  • He can do things other boys can’t, to the point of landing him in some trouble. Baffled by the surreal cartoonish nature of his abilities and followed by a murder of peculiar crows, the mystery behind Oliver’s family history finally unfolds!
  • Written by fan-favorite writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Local Man) and illustrated by acclaimed artist Dave Wachter (Punisher, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), discover what makes Oliver special and strange as he searches for his place in the world.

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 10, 2024

Labyrinth Archive Edition (Facsimile) #1

Writer: Sid Jacobson

Artist: John Buscema & Romeo Tanghal

Colorist: Originally colored by Bob Sharen; Restoration and Color by Colortek Inc. – Kyle Hallemeier

Cover Artists: John Buscema & Romeo Tanghal and Miguel Mercado

Burst:

The Original Labyrinth Comic Adaptation Represented In A Brand New Premium Edition!

Synopsis:

  • It’s a nightmare come true for one teenage girl when goblins tear her baby brother from her grasp! Journey back to the iconic fantasy realm of the 1986 classic in this brand new edition of the original Marvel Comics adaptation.
  • Adapted by Sid Jacobson with enchanting artwork by John Buscema, this archive-worthy edition is a can’t-miss collectible for fans of the seminal film, available for the first time in over 35 years.
  • This facsimile release features the original cover by John Buscema, as well as an all-new variant cover by Miguel Mercado!

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 10, 2024

Something is Killing the Children #36

Writer: James Tynion IV

Artist: Werther Dell’Edera

Colorist: Miquel Muerto

Cover Artists: Werther Dell’Edera, Jenny Frison, Werther Dell’Edera, W. Scott Forbes, and Jae Lee

  • Perfectly timed for the 5th Anniversary of Something Is Killing The Children – Erica Slaughter: Year Zero!
  • Something is Killing the Children returns to reveal more of Erica Slaughter’s formative past, set before the Archer’s Peak saga.
  • A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slaughterverse fans alike, each standalone issue of this arc highlights Erica’s appearance in five different American towns, chronicling her journey that forged her into the unparalleled monster hunter she is today.

Retail Price: $3.99

Release Date: April 24, 2024

House of Slaughter #22

Writer: Tate Brombal

Artist: Antonio Fuso

Colorist: Miquel Muerto

Cover Artists: Nimit Malavia, Werther Dell’Edera, Antonio Fuso, and Nick Robles

  • Chapter Two of The BUTCHER’S WAR!
  • The BUTCHER’S WAR continues as House Slaughter and Jace’s former house pursue him in the darkness and ruin of the abandoned amusement park in New Orleans, but Jace is more clandestine than they prepared for.
  • While Jace remains a wraith among the shadows and chaos breaks out amongst the hunters, a familiar face appears in a frightening form–a devil on Jace’s shoulder.

Retail Price: $3.99

Release Date: April 10, 2024

Grim #16

Writer: Stephanie Phillips

Artist: Flaviano

Colorist: Rico Renzi

Cover Artists: Flaviano, Skylar Patridge, Annie Wu, and Riley Rossmo

               F: FOC Reveal Variant Cover: TBA

               G: Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Flaviano

  • The very nature of existence is reset in this fiery new story arc!
  • Annabel’s deal has sent ripples through not just the afterlife, but all three planes–merging life, death, and the hereafter.
  • Annabel has brought Hell to Earth, but Jess isn’t going to just let that happen, and with the help of Eddie and Marcel, will do what she must to prevent the worst from happening.
  • However, whose side is Adira on, and will anything make her worthy of forgiveness in Jess’ eyes?

Retail Price: $3.99

Release Date: April 3, 2024

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #119

Writer: Melissa Flores

Artists: Simona Di Gianfelice & Marco Renna

Colorist: Raúl Angulo

Cover Artists: Taurin Clarke, Björn Barends, Goñi Montes, and Michael Walsh

  • Despite an unrelenting onslaught from Dark Specter, Earth is the last bastion of relative safety, but is surrounded by an entirely corrupted Morphin Grid!
  • But it’s only a matter of time before the enemy breaks through, and it will take the combined might of every surviving Ranger to enact their plan!

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 24, 2024

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #3

Writers: Amy Jo Johnson & Matt Hotson

Artist: Nico Leon

Cover Artists: Goñi Montes, Rahzzah, and Frany

  • A new adversary reveals the secrets of the final battle and deadly explosion on the moon all those years ago, but what implications arise when the long-thought dead are more restless than the Rangers thought?
  • A secret hidden on the moon only survived after the sacrifice of another, and it will be up to the Rangers–with some unexpected help–to protect a vulnerable Earth.
  • And when the plan is enacted, what role will the Dragon Power Coin play…?

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 10, 2024

Ranger Academy #6

Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora

Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong

Cover Artists: Miguel Mercado, Jo Mi-Gyeong, and Brenna Bythewood

  • This isn’t just any parent weekend at Ranger Academy… the looming threat of Dark Specter is on everyone’s mind.
  • However, not even her missing father can distract Sage from her fixation on the Green campus, and it’s only a matter of time before she learns another shocking secret!

Retail Price: $3.99

Release Date: April 3, 2024

Animal Pound #3

Writer: Tom King

Artist: Peter Gross

Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain

Cover Artists: Peter Gross, Yuko Shimizu, and Phil Hester

  • As freedom and democracy flourish, the animals work together to set up a steady stream of donations for the pound, and all seems well for a time.
  • However, tensions build as the fairness of the current system is called into question, and when Piggy the dog decides to run for election, he does something unthinkable that shocks all of the animals to their core…

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 17, 2024

Man’s Best #2

Writer: Pornsak Pichetshote

Artist: Jesse Lonergan

Cover Artists: Jesse Lonergan, Jay Stephens, Rian Gonzales, and Jesse Lonergan

  • As the Musketeers explore their newly discovered section of this biome populated by giant robots, it becomes clear that there is more to this civilization of machines than solely logic and steel.
  • Amidst the sprawling technopolis, when one of the 3 animals disobeys orders, they find themselves captured and helpless, leaving the remaining two on search and rescue duty.
  • Little do they know that they’re about to discover yet another new world, one that reveals even more about their journey ahead…

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 24, 2024

The Displaced #3

Writer: Ed Brisson

Artist: Luca Casalanguida

Colorist: Dee Cunniffe

Cover Artists: Luca Casalanguida, Declan Shalvey, and Vincenzo Riccardi

  • It turns out literally being forgotten has its advantages when committing crimes.
  • Not all of the Displaced are happy with such an ethically questionable life, but finding an alternative path with limited skills in their remaining population will be more difficult than they can imagine…

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 17, 2024

Pine and Merrimac #4

Writer: Kyle Starks

Artist: Fran Galán

Cover Artists: Fran Galán, Chris Schweizer, and Ariel Olivetti

  • Linnea and Parker decide to see if the cult is really what it seems to be–and see things that can never be unseen as a result.
  • While they make a desperate attempt to find help, it may be no good, as it’s clear this all runs deeper than they possibly could have guessed!

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 3, 2024

Lotus Land #6

Writer: Darcy Van Poelgeest

Artist: Caio Filipe

Colorist: Patricio Delpeche

Cover Artists: Alex Eckman-Lawn, Miss Reliah, and E.M. Gist

  • The FINAL ISSUE of the cerebral cyberpunk mystery!
  • When the devastating secrets of the Keeper Program and the drowning girl are finally revealed, Bennie will have to make an impossible decision with millions of lives at stake, but what will it cost him?
  • Being at odds with Melina Ze during this crucial moment, what will become of the program, and Bennie himself?

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 17, 2024

Ghostlore #9

Writer: Cullen Bunn

Artist: Leomacs

Colorist: Jason Wordie

Cover Artists: Reiko Murakami, Jorge Coelho, and Sebastian Fiumara

  • As a worldwide storm gathers and Shane finally catches up with the Family and Harmony, but his goals have changed…
  • Harmony finds herself in a series of terrifying situations and can find no escape, even after she is pursued a second time by someone familiar.

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 3, 2024

Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #14

Writer: Jason Aaron

Artist: Nick Dragotta

Colorist: Rico Renzi

Cover Artists: Ariel Olivetti, E.M. Gist, and Reiko Murakami

Synopsis:

  • In the penultimate issue of the epic 3-book post-apocalyptic adventure, Maceo and Mezzy must journey back to Golgonooza in a race against the Ravagers.
  • In the ruins of the wasteland as time is running out, the two must put aside their differences as they grieve past losses and fight for one last sliver of hope for the ruined world.

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 24, 2024

Dune: House Corrino #2

Writer: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson

Artist: Simone Ragazzoni

Colorist: Dan Jackson

Cover Artists: Raymond Swanland, Veronica Fish, and Miguel Mercado

  • Renowned authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson and acclaimed artist Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers Universe) continue the third and final prequel to the widely celebrated Dune!
  • As the political intrigue surrounding what was once the most powerful house in the universe, House Corrino deepens, new relations and family secrets are brought to light. The conflict between the Fremen and House Harkonnen takes a monumental new turn, and genocide is used to cover up an assassination attempt…

Retail Price: $5.99

Release Date: April 24, 2024

The Expanse: Dragon Tooth #11

Writer: Andy Diggle

Artist: Francesco Pisa

Colorist: Francesco Segala

Cover Artists: Christian Ward, Björn Barends, and Junggeun Yoon

  • It’s all-out war on Medina Station as the lost Laconians battle for control! With the OPA Navy lured away, the Ring Space is theirs for the taking. All that stands between the Dragon Teeth and their just reward are Transport Union railguns… and the crew of the Rocinante.
  • Writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One, The Losers) and artist Francesco Pisa (Heavy Metal) deliver the penultimate chapter of this epic new storyline, set in the aftermath of the Hugo Award-winning TV show.

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 24, 2024

I Heart Skull-Crusher! #2

Writer: Josie Campbell

Artist: Alessio Zonno

Cover Artists: Alessio Zonno, Natacha Bustos, and Rian Gonzales

  • Trini and the Twins are well on their way to assembling a full team for Screaming Pain Ball! But after a mutant attack on their way to the qualifying match, things aren’t as simple as they’d hoped.
  • And with their competition having deep pockets, can they really convince serious players to join their team? They’ll have to find another way, like a sheer display of skill…

Retail Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 17, 2024

ORCS! The Gift #4

Writer: Christine Larsen

Artist: Christine Larsen

Cover Artist:

A: Main Cover: Christine Larsen and Rossydoesdrawings

  • The FINAL ISSUE of the magical misadventures!
  • In the finale, the Wizard can no longer keep his secrets, revealing the hidden power behind him all along!
  • And while the Wise Woman and Mother Tree fought off the ancient evil once before, it’s more unstoppable than ever, they’ll have to try something new, lest the entire realm plunge into darkness!

Retail Price: $5.99

Release Date: April 24, 2024

The Sons of El Topo Omnibus Hardcover

The Sons of El Topo Omnibus Hardcover

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Writer: Alejandro Jodorowsky

Artist: Ladrönn

Cover Artist: Ladrönn

  • The complete graphic novel sequel to Alejandro Jodorowsky’s surreal and beloved cult western, collected together in a deluxe hardcover!
  • A bandit without morals or limits… a transformative journey through the west… and his two sons, Cain and Abel.
  • Prepare to be immersed in a surreal and deeply spiritual western, where fate brings the two sons of El Topo to the end of their journey, collected in a premium, hardcover omnibus for the very first time.
  • Iconic filmmaker and writer Alejandro Jodorowsky completes his fantastical saga, the sequel to his beloved cult classic film El Topo (1970), alongside illustrator José Ladrönn (The Incal).

Retail Price: $49.99

Release Date: June 26, 2024

Grim Book One Deluxe Edition Hardcover

Grim Book One Deluxe Edition Hardcover

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Writer: Stephanie Phillips

Artist: Flaviano

Colorist: Rico Renzi

Cover Artist: Flaviano

  • A deluxe hardcover of the bestselling series that introduced fans to an (after)world of Reapers!
  • Jessica Harrow is dead, but her new story begins as she experiences countless dark adventures in the hereafter, working as one of many Reapers, ferrying souls of the damned…
  • As one of 2022’s biggest hits with over 100,000 units sold–discover the secrets of the afterlife and the fate of hell and death itself in this premium format.
  • From superstar writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn) and fan favorite artist Flaviano (New Mutants) comes this harrowing collection perfect for new and current readers alike!
  • Collects Grim #1-15.

Retail Price: $49.99

Release Date: June 5, 2024

Grim Book One Deluxe Edition Hardcover LE w/Slipcase

Grim Book One Deluxe Edition Hardcover LE w/Slipcase

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Writer: Stephanie Phillips

Artist: Flaviano

Cover Artist: Flaviano

  • A limited-edition slipcase hardcover of the bestselling series that introduced fans to an (after)world of Reapers!
  • Jessica Harrow is dead, but her new story begins as she experiences countless dark adventures in the hereafter, working as one of many Reapers, ferrying souls of the damned…
  • As one of 2022’s biggest hits with over 100,000 units sold–discover the secrets of the afterlife and the fate of hell and death itself in this premium format.
  • From superstar writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn) and fan favorite artist Flaviano (New Mutants) comes this harrowing collection perfect for new and current readers alike!
  • Collects Grim #1-15.

Retail Price: $79.99

Release Date: June 5, 2024

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Necessary Evil II Softcover

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Necessary Evil II Softcover

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Writer: Ryan Parrott & Sina Grace

Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo, Francesco Mortarino, Eduardo Francisco

Cover Artist: Jamal Campbell

  • After the war with Lord Drakkon, the former Green Ranger Tommy Oliver remains disillusioned, until Zordon gives him a chance to be the all-new WHITE RANGER!
  • Meanwhile, Jason, Trini and Zack must become the new OMEGA RANGERS–even if it means deceiving their loved ones.
  • Both Ranger teams have joined forces, but even the shocking return of The Ranger Slayer may not be enough to defeat Dayne, Kiya and the full power of the Anointed! It’s the final fight for the fate of the Power Rangers as friends new and old join forces against their greatest enemy yet!
  • New York Times bestselling writers Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and the GLAAD Award-nominated Sina Grace (Iceman) join artists Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets), Francesco Mortarino (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Eduardo Francisco (Adventures of Superman) and Dan Mora for the second half of the Necessary Evil event!
  • Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #46-50 and Go Go Power Rangers #27-32.

Retail Price: $29.99

Release Date: June 12, 2024

Coda: False Dawns Softcover

Coda: False Dawns Softcover

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Writer: Simon Spurrier

Artist: Matías Bergara

Cover Artist: Matías Bergara

  • In the return to the Eisner Award-nominated Coda, the disheartened bard Hum finds peace with his wife, Serka, in a darkening apocalypse – or so it seems.
  • Edenic prophecies and magic’s return? Hum is skeptical, while Serka faces her own difficult decisions on the road, and winter approaches…
  • For every hero’s weakness, there’s a companion with an equal degree of strength, and that’s exactly how Hum and company will get through the fateful, magical mayhem. But there are some unexpectedly unthinkable things that only Hum is capable of…
  • New and returning fans alike shouldn’t miss this collection of the return of Coda from GLAAD Media Award-winning writer Simon Spurrier (Damn Them All, The Flash) and EW’s 2019 Artist of the Year Matías Bergara (Step By Bloody Step)!
  • Collects Coda (2023) #1-5.

Retail Price: $19.99

Release Date: June 12, 2024

Hunt for the Skinwalker Softcover

Hunt for the Skinwalker Softcover

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Writer: Zac Thompson

Artist: Valeria Burzo

Colorist: Jason Wordie

Cover Artist: Martin Simmonds

  • Unidentified flying objects. Animal mutilation. Terrifying otherworldly cryptids. Countless strange phenomena.
  • For more than 50 years, a remote ranch in the Uinta Basin has been the most significant nexus for the paranormal. Inspired by one family’s confrontation with the unexplainable and terrifying… and what happened when they invited the largest scientific investigation of the paranormal to their ranch.
  • Based on the 2005 groundbreaking, electrifying nonfiction book by Dr. Colm Kelleher and veteran investigative journalist George Knapp that revealed the captivating true history of Gorman Ranch for the first time, seizing mainstream imagination and inspiring high profile investigations, documentaries, and genre fiction in various media.
  • Now, working hand-in-hand with Kelleher and Knapp, and incorporating never-before-seen new revelations, writer Zac Thompson (X-Men Unlimited, Undone By Blood) with Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds) adapts the category-defying tale in a series perfect for fans of I Hate This Place and The Low, Low Woods!
  • Collects Hunt for the Skinwalker #1-4.

Retail Price: $17.99

Release Date: July 3, 2024

Stuff of Nightmares: No Holiday for Murder Softcover

Stuff of Nightmares: No Holiday for Murder Softcover

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Writer: R.L. Stine

Artist: Adam Gorham, Pius Bak

Colorist: Francesco Segala

Cover Artist: Francesco Francavilla

  • If you dare, get into the sinister spirit of the season and join The Nightmare Keeper for two fresh forays into the Stuff of Nightmares universe!
  • First, comic creator Alex Oxaca has been out of the spotlight for decades, and he’ll wish he’d remained in obscurity soon enough… RED MURDER was the smash hit title of the early 2000s, and will come back from the past in more ways than one during the 20th anniversary celebration of the title! A real ax murderer, eerily parallel to the hatchet-wielding killer in the comic, starts chopping down equally real victims, bringing a whole new meaning to HorrorCon.
  • And…as malls continue to die, a down-and-out former mall Santa named Heinrick Fiddler’s rage turns to madness, and he’s dead-set on making sure department store shopping isn’t the only thing that’s deceased in SLAY RIDE!
  • Bestselling Fear Street and Goosebumps author R.L. Stine is joined by Bram Stoker Award-nominated artist Pius Bak (Eat the Rich) and acclaimed artist Adam Gorham (Dune: Blood of the Sardaukar, The Blue Flame) for two standalone tales directly from your most demented dreams!
  • Collects Stuff of Nightmares: Red Murder, Stuff of Nightmares: Slay Ride.

Retail Price: $16.99

Release Date: June 19, 2024

Dune: House Harkonnen Vol. 3 Hardcover

Dune: House Harkonnen Vol. 3 Hardcover

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Writer: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson

Artist: Michael Shelfer

Colorist: Patricio Delpeche

Cover Artist: Raymond Swanland

  • The second official, New York Times bestselling prequel to Dune is adapted for the first time by award-winning novelists Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson and artist Michael Shelfer (Domino), unveiling a closer look at the rising conflict between beloved characters and bitter villains.
  • Atomic threats and prophetic visions, deadly villains of destiny, schemes of destruction and death… all coexist with marriage proposals and political tension. But when a terrorist attack threatens the procession, Leto and other legendary characters are in grave danger, and not all will make it out alive!
  • Fateful decisions and unthinkable tragedies, damning accusations, plans of murder, and unconventional yet fateful family… the Baron will find vengeance where he can, and Leto will say a painful goodbye as the hit prequel comes to a close…
  • Collects Dune: House Harkonnen #9–12.

Retail Price: $24.99

Release Date: June 19, 2024

Garfield: Full Course Vol. 3 Softcover

Garfield: Full Course Vol. 3 Softcover

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Writer: Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel

Artists: Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand, Genevieve Ft, Gary Barker, Mark & Stephanie Heike, Courtney Bernard, Sibylline Meynet, Rachel Dukes, Miranda Yeo

  • Fresh out of the oven, it’s more of Garfield’s comic book adventures–because you can never have too much of a good thing!
  • Follow Garfield as he gets caught in a time warp, battles monsters both in the forest and under the bed, and faces two of his greatest foes: the Calzone Creature and Zombie Meatballs.
  • Garfield also makes some new friends (maybe even a new girlfriend?) and enters a race against the World’s Fastest Cat. Meanwhile, Nermal finds himself shipped out of town by a certain fat feline, and Liz encounters a scary sorceress.
  • Garfield creator Jim Davis is joined by acclaimed writers Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel and artists Andy Hirsch, David DeGrand, Gary Barker, and more for the 3rd course of the six volume meal!
  • Collects Garfield #17-24.

Retail Price: $16.99

Release Date: June 26, 2024