BOOM! Studios September 2024 Solicitations
BOOM! Studios released their September 2024 solicitations and with a one-shot, special editions, and Erica Slaughter variant covers gracing several titles, Something is Killing the Children is all over the place! Check out all of the info on September’s periodicals below:
MINOR ARCANA #1
Retail Price:$4.99
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist: Jeff Lemire
Main Cover: Jeff Lemire
Variant Cover: Tula Lotay
Tarot Card Incentive Cover (1:10): Jeff Lemire
Incentive Cover (1:25): Dustin Nguyen
Incentive Cover (1:50): David Mack
FOC Reveal Variant Cover: TBA
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Tula Lotay
Erica Slaughter Variant Cover: TBA
Jeff Lemire arrives at BOOM! Studios with his first solely authored ongoing series since Sweet Tooth!
Theresa, the daughter of a small-town “psychic” fraud, returns home to care for her ailing mother, however begrudgingly. But when Theresa discovers that there may be more to the magic than she originally believed, she’ll find herself caught up in a town that desperately needs her help…
One of the most renowned creators in comics, New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer and artist Jeff Lemire (Descender, Black Hammer) arrives at BOOM! Studios with an extra-length opening chapter of a must-read ongoing series inspired by and intricately linked to the tarot and perfect for fans of his creator-owned work as well as Helen of Wyndhorn and Locke & Key.
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #0
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Colorist: Miquel Muerto
Main Cover: Werther Dell’Edera
Variant Cover: Jenny Frison
Polybagged Intermix Variant: Dan Mora
Blank Sketch Variant: N/A
Incentive Cover (1:10): Jenny Frison
Incentive Cover (1:25): Jeff Dekal
Incentive Cover (1:50): Jenny Frison
Incentive Cover (1:100): Jae Lee
Incentive Cover (1:150): TBA
Incentive Cover (1:200): Sean Gordon Murphy
Secret Series Variant: TBA
FOC Reveal Variant Cover: TBA
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Werther Dell’Edera
THE UNTOLD STORY: What led Erica Slaughter to Archer’s Peak?
It’s been 5 years since the smash hit Eisner-winning series Something is Killing the Children changed the world of comics; now, 40 issues later, a new chapter from the past is revealed.
Witness this crucial untold story within the vast Slaughterverse, detailing the mission preceding the fateful Archer’s Peak Saga, where the entire story began.
The Eisner and GLAAD award-winning team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera invite fans into this intimate untold chapter of the monster hunter that sliced her way into the hearts of readers everywhere, along with the celebratory Something Is Killing The Children cover month celebrating the franchise’s 5th anniversary.
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN ARCHIVE EDITION #1
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell'Edera
Colorist: Miquel Muerto
Cover Artist:Werther Dell'Edera
As part of BOOM! Studios’ Archive Edition line, the debut issue of the Eisner-winning hit series Something is Killing the Children from James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera returns to print in its original format for the very first time!
Witness the beginning of the Archer’s Peak Saga, where the world was introduced to Erica Slaughter, the unforgettable monster hunter with strange eyes.
Whether experiencing it fresh or picking up this archive edition to complete your personal collection, relive the horror and rich lore from the very start.
HELLO DARKNESS #3
Retail Price: $5.99
Writer: Garth Ennis, James Tynion IV, Steve Orlando, et al
Artist: Becky Cloonan, Werther Dell’Edera, A.L. Kaplan, et al
Main Cover: Paola Rivera
Variant Cover:Jenny Frison
Variant Cover: Matteo Scalera & Giovanna Niro
Erica Slaughter Variant Cover: Annie Wu
As the nightmarish modern horror anthology continues, can you survive part 3 of the Garth Ennis & Becky Cloonan serial “The War” as well as the 3rd monstrous Something is Killing the Children tale from James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera?
In addition to even more of the darkest stories from the lightless corners of the industry’s greatest minds, this issue also features “The Foster” by Eisner and GLAAD media award nominated writer Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Scarlet Witch) and A.L. Kaplan (DC Pride 2023, Stuff of Nightmares), a gruesome story delving into the realm of body horror and loneliness.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/ USAGI YOJIMBO #1
Retail Price: $7.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Shawn Daley
Colorist: James Fenner
Main Cover: Taurin Clarke
Variant Cover: Stan Sakai
Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Variant Cover: Jared Cullum
Foil Variant Cover: Stan Sakai
Incentive Cover (1:10): Taurin Clarke
Incentive Cover (1:15): Takeshi Miyazawa
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Jared Cullum
A match made in fandom heaven–Mighty Morphin Power Rangers meets Usagi Yojimbo!
During a routine Rita Repulsa attack, the Rangers’ morphers do something unexpected... send them back to the Edo era of Japan!
Using the Morphin Grid’s power, the mysterious Ogasawara pulls the Rangers through time and begs for help, but when the enemy they face isn’t what they expect, our heroes will face a painful revelation!
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Usagi Yojimbo, discover the crossover between the Rabbit Ronin and the teenagers with attitude that fans have been waiting for!
RANGER ACADEMY #10
Retail Price:$3.99
Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora
Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong
Colorist: Joana Lafuente
Main Cover: Miguel Mercado
Pink Blank Sketch Variant Cover: N/A
Incentive Cover (1:10): Jo Mi-Gyeong
Incentive Cover (1:25): Audrey Mok
The final arc of Ranger Academy continues as Sage and her friends search for Tula, but Sage has a tearful reunion in store for her that she wasn’t prepared for.
Meanwhile, Sage also learns dark secrets about her birth parents as well her own past, which starts to pull some pieces of the puzzle together…
FIREFLY: MALCOLM REYNOLDS YEAR ONE #1
Retail Price: $7.99
Writer: Sam Humphries
Artist: Giovanni Fabiano
Colorist: Gloria Martinelli
Main Cover: Ejikure
Variant Cover: Suspiria Vilchez
Incentive Cover (1:10): Ejikure
Incentive Cover (1:20): Annie Wu
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Suspiria Vilchez
The legendary Captain Malcom Reynolds’ origin story revealed!
Despite starting from an unlikely place, Malcolm Reynolds has always been a troublemaker, and becoming a Browncoat was always meant to be. But what unexpected obstacles lie on that path to him becoming the Captain fans know and love, before assembling the crew of the spaceship Serenity?
One of modern comics most witty and beloved writers Sam Humphries (Harley Quinn) takes on the world of Firefly, along with the comics debut of stunning artist Giovanni Fabiano!
JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH #1
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Kyla Vanderklugt
Artist: Giorgio Spalletta
Colorist: Giorgio Spalletta
Main Cover: Miguel Meradao
Variant Cover: Elizabeth Torque
Incentive Cover (1:10): Elizabeth Torque
Incentive Cover (1:25): Veronica Fish
Incentive Cover (1:50): David Mack
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Miguel Mercado
A BRAND NEW adaptation of the beloved and timeless Jim Henson film Labyrinth!
Ahead of the landmark 40th Anniversary of Jim Henson’s seminal film in 2025, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the FIRST EVER graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith’s beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film!
Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, join Sarah for the very first time, or discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth.
Dance to the magic as writer Kyla Vanderklugt (Demon in the Wood) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (Alice Never After, Alice Ever After) visualize the entire story for the first time!
RED BEFORE BLACK #2
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Stephanie Phillips
Artist: Goran Sudžuka
Colorist: Ive Svorcina
Main Cover: Goran Sudzuka
Variant Cover: Dave Johnson
Incentive Cover (1:10): Dave Johnson
Incentive Cover (1:25): Eduardo Risso
A PTSD flashback brings Val back to prison, with an intimate look into her character and origins before Florida.
Meanwhile in the present, Leo is in her crosshairs, but the operation will have to be carried out at a place with far too much collateral present…
S.I.R. #2
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Fell Hound
Artist: Fell Hound
Colorist: Eleonora Bruni
Main Cover: Fell Hound
Variant Cover: Kevin Wada
Incentive Cover (1:10): Fell Hound
Avery should have heeded Nico’s warnings, because last night’s S.I.R. match did not go as planned, with furious consequences! But as the days go by, Nico has been harboring secret feelings, while Avery settles into a newfound sense of vengeance…
LAWFUL #4
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Diego Galindo
Colorist: Irma Kniivila
Main Cover: Qistina Khalidah
Variant Cover: Miguel Mercado
Incentive Cover (1:10): Qistina Khalidah
Incentive Cover (1:25): Diego Galindo
The worst happens to Sung and his mother, after they’re forced to leave their home. His mother has lost access to her medication and they now live among the more monstrous commoners–but their new neighbors aren’t what they seem!
However, with the Champion announcing a new offensive plan in the wilds, Sung sees an opportunity to reset their standing.
PROFANE #4
Retail Price:$4.99
Writer: Peter MIlligan
Artist: Raül Fernandez
Colorist: Giada Marchisio
Main Cover: Javier Rodriguez
Variant Cover: Sean Phillips & Pip Martin
Incentive Cover (1:10): Sean Phillips & Pip Martin
Incentive Cover (1:20): Suspiria
In the penultimate issue of the mind-bending noir murder mystery, the hunt for Will Profane’s author’s killer comes to a head. And with the Red Glove determined to work finally beating Profane into his new, authorless destiny, will Profane make it out on top once again, or finally meet his match?
THE AMORY WARS: NO WORLD FOR TOMORROW #5
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Claudio Sanchez & Chondra Echert
Artist: Guillaume Martinez
Colorist: Valentina Bianconi
Main Cover: Gianluca Gugliotta
Variant Cover: Jonathan Wayshak
Incentive Cover (1:10): Jonathan Wayshak
Incentive Cover (1:20): Khary Randolph
As the epic conclusion to The Amory Wars nears its midpoint after the true identity of Wolf-Con 4 is revealed, and battle ensues with Sizer, with the promises of new allies as the spoils of victory, while elsewhere Wilhelm Ryan and Admiral Vielar Crom journey through the present as well as memories of the past.
Meanwhile, Claudio and Chase find themselves in the past via the Willing Well, witnessing an all-too-familiar scene from Claudio’s past, as they search for new revelations of Wilhelm Ryan’s origins…
CROCODILE BLACK #5
Retail Price:$4.99
Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Artist: SOM
Main Cover: Andrea Sorrentino
Incentive Cover (1:10): Andrea Sorrentino
Incentive Cover (1:25): Steve Beach
Unlockable Cover (1 copy): Andrea Sorrentino
The psychological thriller comes to its pulse-pounding conclusion!
Deadly, focused, and fully manifested as Leo Black, Danny is a fearsome thing to behold, like a sleek reptile leaving chaos, bullet holes, and blood in his wake.
Meanwhile, while Danny’s sister scours the internet for his whereabouts, Triv continues to follow Danny’s trail, and what were once separate paths threaten to converge, and the sense of dread and finality is palpable…
DUNE: HOUSE CORRINO #6
Retail Price: $5.99
Writer: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Artist: Simone Ragazzoni
Colorist: Dan Jackson
Main Cover: Raymond Swanland
Variant Cover: Veronica Fish
Incentive Cover (1:10): Raymond Swanland
Incentive Cover (1:20): Veronica Fish
Where the Emperor is concerned, the legality of a massacre is of little matter, as revolution brews, and Jessica prepares to deliver her child of fate, the discovery of tainted spice cannot go unpunished…
Meanwhile, Shaddam has the perfect subject to frame…
GARFIELD #2
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Ryan Estrada, Brinson Thieme
Artist: Axur Eneas, Dozerdraws
Main Cover: JJ Harrison
Variant Cover: Jay Stephens
Incentive Cover (1:5): JJ Harrison
Incentive Cover (1:10): Crystal Kung
With two more delicious Garfield stories to dig into, Jon sends both Vic and Garfield on the hunt for some pesky mice, but Garfield is way too lazy to play fair!
Meanwhile, Jinx and Barry enact yet another plan to get revenge on Garfield; will they finally do it this time?
