BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at the oversized one-shot comic book, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1, debuting on August 28, 2019, in partnership with 20th Century.
Buffy Summers is the "Chosen One" who must defend Sunnydale from vampires, demons and those regular monsters called high schoolers...but she wasn't the first. Now, through three all-new stories in this landmark one-shot, see the first full appearances of the Slayers made famous on special variants covers of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.
Writer Mairghread Scott (Batgirl) and artist Ornella Savarese reveal the hidden origins of the Sunnydale Hellmouth in a story about a young Indigenous American woman at the turn of the 19th Century who finds out she is the Chosen One and makes a decision that changes the course of Slayer history forever! Celia Lowenthal (Over The Garden Wall: Hollow Town) tells the story of the young 14th century Italian Slayer from her BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #2 variant cover. And, from Alexa Sharpe (Rolled and Told), we discover the origins of the Slayer from the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #6 variant cover, in a story set in Napoleonic France.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1 features a main cover by illustrator Evan Cagle, along with variant covers by artists Helen Yoon and Alexa Sharpe.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer premiered on the WB Network on March 10th, 1997. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated series, which ran for seven seasons from 1997–2003, stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as “Buffy Summers.” Chosen to battle vampires, demons and the forces of darkness, Buffy is aided by a Watcher who guides and teaches her as she surrounds herself with a circle of friends called the “Scooby Gang.”
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott from Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury The Lede from Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Grass Kings from Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins; and Klaus from Grant Morrison and Dan Mora. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Angel from Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Danielle Di Nicuolo.
Print copies of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1 will be available for sale on August 28, 2019 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.
BOOM! Studios today announced a brand new original graphic novel, based on the successful Kickstarter campaign, from the creative duo of cartoonist Sweeney Boo (Love Is Love) and co-writer Lylian (Ellana), EAT AND LOVE YOURSELF, about a young woman who struggles with society’s image of her body and personhood then finds a magical item that takes her on an incredible journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, available in stores April 2020.
Mindy is a young woman living with an eating disorder and trapped in a battle for her own self-worth. When she accidentally discovers something that will give her a chance to revisit her past—the relationships she’s lost, the mistakes she’s made, all of it— she thinks she has a chance to undo every wrong turn, to put her life back on track. But will she be able to find a way back to her present, and just as important, a way to treat herself with love and kindness, at any size?
Sweeney Boo is a comic artist and illustrator living in Montreal, Canada. She started working as a comic letterer and colorist for French publishers right after graduation, while pursuing her dream of being a comic artist. She made her comic debut during the summer 2016 when she created a cover and a short story for Image Comics’ Rat Queens. In 2017, she worked on the costume designs of America Chavez, Inferno, and Patriot for the show "Marvel Rising,” combining two of her favorite things, fashion and superheroes. Boo now does work for various publishers including BOOM! Studios, Archie Comics, IDW, Marvel, and Image Comics.
“Working on EAT AND LOVE YOURSELF is a true healing experience for me. I suffered from an eating disorder in my early twenties, and while I was working on myself and getting better, I discovered how taboo and difficult of a subject it was to talk about.” said writer and artist, Sweeney Boo. “This book is for everyone who has a difficult relationship with their body, or just themselves... I want to show everyone that they're beautiful the way they are.”
Lylian is a comic book writer from France. In 2004, Les Humanoids Associés published his first book, L'Éveil du Kurran, designed by Dune and co-written by Nori. In 2010, Lylian adapted novelist Pierre Bottero’s The Quest of Ewilan whose first book is published in the Éditions Glénat in 2013. Passionate about comic books, literature, and cinema, Lylian currently writes several comic book series, adaptations, and original stories that highlight his interest in psychology.
“Working on EAT AND LOVE YOURSELF is first and foremost a human, sincere, profound encounter with Sweeney Boo, who has been carrying this story for years.” said artist, Lylian. “I am honored to be a part of this book that holds such personal meaning for Sweeney.”
EAT AND LOVE YOURSELF is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning BOOM! Box imprint, home to groundbreaking original series such as Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooklyn Allen, and Noelle Stevenson; Giant Days by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Max Sarin; The Avant-Guards by Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes; Misfit City by Kiwi Smith, Kurt Lustgarten, and Naomi Franquiz; Fence by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad; and Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams.
“EAT AND LOVE YOURSELF is a timely and deeply personal story about battling society’s expectations and learning to unpack all the toxicity of impossible standards,” said Shannon Watters, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Sweeney and Lylian bring Sweeney’s own experiences to life in a story that’s magical, moving, and a triumph for people everywhere who fight every day to love who they are.”
Print copies of EAT AND LOVE YOURSELF will be available for sale in April 2020 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), bookstores or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.
Global superstars BTS triumphantly return to cinemas in the all-new film BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE.
Following 2018's record breaking release of Burn the Stage the Movie and 2019's sought-after concert film Love Yourself in Seoul, the journey of BTS continues in BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE.
Shining brighter than any light on the stage, now the group invite fans behind the spotlight.
On the day following the final concert of their Europe tour, on a rooftop in Paris, BTS tells their very own stories from experiencing new cities to performing in front of thousands of ARMY across the globe. An all-new glimpse into BTS' world away from the stage, featuring intimate group discussions alongside spectacular concert performances from the tour, this is a cinema event not to be missed.
Limited screenings begin August 7!
Here’s an offer so intense it might put hair on your chest!
SHOUT! Factory has teamed up with PCS Collectibles to offer an exclusive, officially licensed and limited-edition statue based on Joe Dante’s classic werewolf film, The Howling. This special offer comes in two variants – one available at ShoutFactory.com and the other for pick up at San Diego Comic-Con during the week of July 15th.
Both werewolves are fully transformed. The Shout Factory site exclusive is an expertly sculpted wolf in full transformation in a collectible display box with full box art.
In addition to the features above, the Comic-Con variant has bloodied paws and mouth, perhaps after an encounter with someone at a remote mountain retreat. The SDCC variant is limited to 500 units and available for pre-order now!
Statue specs:
Dimension / Scale: Statue is 6.5" tall on its own, a llttle over 9" including base
Weight: Approx 16oz in the package
Material: PVC Statue is not poseable
BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at GHOSTED IN LA #1, the first issue in a brand new comic book series from GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer Sina Grace (Iceman) and artist Siobhan Keenan (Jem and the Holograms), about figuring out your love life - and your afterlife - in Hollywood. The first issue debuts in comic shops on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Daphne Walters is ready for an exciting new Los Angeles life, full of fun, romance, and sunshine! But her new roommate is ignoring her, her boyfriend broke up with her, and things are looking distinctly downcast in the city of dreams. In the midst of her heartbreak, she stumbles upon a new living situation at Rycroft Manor, a derelict apartment complex that isn’t as abandoned as it seemed. Turns out the Manor isn’t just packed with mid-century charm . . . it’s also teeming with lovesick ghosts! With the help of her new ghostly roommates, Daphne learns how to navigate the city, making friends and finding romance in the most unexpected of places.
GHOSTED IN LA #1 features a main cover by series artist Siobhan Keenan and variant covers by series writer Sina Grace and artist Kris Anka (Runaways).
GHOSTED IN LA is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning BOOM! Box imprint, home to groundbreaking original series such as Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooklyn Allen, and Noelle Stevenson; Giant Days by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Max Sarin; The Avant-Guards by Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes; Misfit City by Kiwi Smith, Kurt Lustgarten, and Naomi Franquiz; Fence by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad; and Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams.
Print copies of GHOSTED IN LA #1 will be available for sale July 10, 2019 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one). Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.
On the historic road to SPAWN 300 and 301, Todd McFarlane Productions will be relaunching licensed SPAWN merchandise for the first time in over a decade. The creator of SPAWN himself, Todd McFarlane, has placed extra care into curating each piece of the SPAWN Merchandise collection to ensure that it reflects the iconic superhero in the truest form. The release will signify Todd McFarlane’s momentous return to pencil and ink for SPAWN 300 and 301. Issue 301 will officially make SPAWN the Longest-Running Creator Owned Comic in the World!
The full-fledged merchandise assortment of all things SPAWN includes t-shirts, pins, lanyards, vinyl figures, and finally an exclusive SPAWN art print and comic book. These items are 2019 Event Exclusive merchandise and range from Classic to Modern SPAWN. All aspects of SPAWN are seen through the merchandise, which reflects a journey from the initial release 27 years ago.
There are two t-shirts available including the SPAWN Orb T-shirt and the SPAWN Parody T-shirt. The SPAWN Orb T-shirt features the classic SPAWN logo. The SPAWN Parody T-shirt pays homage to the anti-hero's iconic red cape. Both shirts are available in sizes ranging from small to 3X and are priced at $25.00.
There are five exclusive pins included in the collection: SPAWN Logo Pin, SPAWN Parody Pin, SPAWN Triangle Pin, SPAWN Skull Pin, and SPAWN Orb Pin. Pin collectors are in luck with a range of classic designs from the comics release in 1992, as well as highlighting more recent features of the SPAWN series. The price of the pins ranges from $10.00 - $12.00.
The McFarlane Event Exclusive SPAWN Art Print features its own unique identification number and will be available in the limited quantity of 250 posters. Luckily fans may be able to get their limited edition Art Print signed because Image Comics is giving away free tickets to Todd McFarlane's signing sessions beginning at 9:30 AM each day of Comic-Con. The SPAWN Art Print is solely available at the Image Comics booth #1915 for $20.00.
The collection will feature a new category of McFarlane Toys ripped straight from the pages of SPAWN Kills Everyone 2, the SPAWN BumBumz Vinyl Figure. The SPAWN BumBumz vinyl figure comes in premium packaging and contains an exclusive art card that features a scene from SPAWN Kills Everyone 2. There are two different versions available to choose from, including Black or Blue BumBumz and costs only $25.00 (as seen pictured below).
Another piece of the collection is the first ever SPAWN Logo Lanyard! The price of the SPAWN Logo Lanyard is $10.00.
Last but not least, is an SDCC EXCLUSIVE SPAWN COMIC BOOK ONLY AVAILABLE at the Image Comics booth #1915!
