Iconic Eisner-Winning Team of David & Maria Lapham Spin a Yarn at BOOM! Studios

The hit Stray Bullets creative team of David & Maria Lapham, along with colorist Hilary Jenkins (Grass Kings), brings a hellish new hardboiled heist series to BOOM! Studios in UNDERHEIST, available December 2023.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

After a losing fight to gambling addiction, David hits rock bottom and decimates his personal life in the process. He’d do anything for one last chance to get on the straight and narrow and set things right.

He may just be in luck, if you can call it that. Through the grapevine David learns of a heist–one involving a tunnel system that no one knows better than the former NYC subway veteran. One last job and he’s home free. All he needs to do is make it out alive.

UNDERHEIST #1 features a main cover by David Lapham, with variants by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), and Goran Sudzuka (Y: The Last Man).

"If you know our work then you know that we traditionally come at the crime genre from a very non-traditional angle with very non-traditional noir protagonists. I often call them "domestic noirs”. But with Underheist, we had this idea for a more straightforward story, centered around maybe the most traditional crime trope—the heist. Of course, we can’t do anything straightforward for more than five minutes, and very quickly all these twisted, nightmarish ideas started to flood in…” said David Lapham.

“A supernatural heist story is a compelling premise. One told by David and Maria Lapham is a no-brainer,” said Acquisitions Editor Jon Moisan. “Do yourself a favor and preorder a copy for you and everyone you know. No one is going to want to miss out on Underheist. It’s a hell of a good time.”

UNDERHEIST #1 will be available in comic shops December 13, 2023. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle. 

About David and Maria Lapham:

David and Maria Lapham are the Eisner winning team behind Stray Bullets, Lodger, Murder Me Dead, Young Liars, The Ends and many other comics and graphic novels over the course of their thirty plus years in comics. They live in Carefree Arizona with their five children and create comics largely about the horrible things people do to each other. 

UNDERHEIST #1 is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Wynd by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Behold, Behemoth by Tate Brombal and Nick Robles; Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta; Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Mosely by Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi; Harrower by Justin Jordan and Brahm Revel; The Neighbors by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Letizia Cadonici; The Seasons Have Teeth by Dan Watters and Sebastián Cabrol; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Sirens of the City by Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph; and the upcoming Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Harkonnen from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Michael Shelfer; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; Magic from Jed McKay, Rich Douek, and Ig Guara; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle and Rubine.

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Guinness World Record Breaking Screening

Two paws up for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS official title for Most Dogs Attending a Film Screening in honor of its release, only in theatres on September 29th, 2023.

Families and their furry friends came together to break the record for “Most Dogs Attending A Film Screening,” with 219 dogs watching a special early screening of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie at Autry Museum in Griffith Park today. The “paw-dience” included pups of all shapes and sizes, like tiny breeds, big breeds, and lovable mutts. An official adjudicator from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, Michael Empric, was on hand to present the official certificate, recognizing the record-setting audience and overtaking the previous record set in October 2022 with 199 dogs. "I was so excited to adjudicate this Guinness World Records attempt for most dogs attending a film screening. It’s not every day I get to enjoy an 'Officially Amazing' time at the movies with hundreds of furry friends. I’d like to congratulate Paramount Pictures & PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie for their “paw-some” new record title!"

“We are thrilled to have worked with the team at Paramount Pictures to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for most dogs at a film screening,” said Brittany Thorn, Executive Director, Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles. “I hope people reading about this milestone will be inspired to get out and adopt.”

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Spin Master Entertainment, is in theatres September 29, 2023. Tickets are on sale now, fetch them here!

About PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE

When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with Victoria Vance, a meteor-obsessed mad scientist, to steal the superpowers and turn themselves into supervillains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it's too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.

About GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

What’s the fastest game bird in Europe? This was the question that inspired the founding of Guinness World Records back in 1955. Starting with a single book published from a room above a gym, GWR has grown to become a global multi-media brand, with offices in London, New York, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai. Today, we deliver world-class content, not just through books, but via TV shows, social media and live events. Our in-house consultancy works closely with brands and businesses around the world to harness the power of record-breaking and deliver award-winning campaigns and business solutions. Whatever the medium, our ultimate purpose is to make the world a more interesting, fun and positive place. To join this record-breaking community – and find out the answer to that original question – visit guinnessworldrecords.com.

About STREET FOOD CINEMA

Street Food Cinema is the largest outdoor cinema series in Los Angeles. Launched in 2012, it has hosted over 500 events under its parent company TIL Events. TIL Events is a full-service event production company specializing in authentic fan-driven events for top brands and studios including iHeartMedia, Netflix, Paramount+, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros, and Nationwide.  

About BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY  

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from an estimated 17 million per year to around 378,000. Best Friends runs lifesaving programs across the country, as well as the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary. Working collaboratively with a network of more than 4,400 animal welfare and shelter partners, and community members nationwide, Best Friends is working to Save Them All®. For more information, visit bestfriends.org.

About PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures has some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About SPIN MASTER

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films. 

Explosm and BOOM! Studios Celebrate 20 Years of Cyanide & Happiness

To kick off early festivities for Cyanide & Happiness’ upcoming 20th anniversary, BOOM! Studios proudly announces the launch of its latest BOOM! Direct Reserve campaign with CYANIDE & HAPPINESS 20th ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA!

The irreverent biting satire of CYANIDE & HAPPINESS has made it one of the most beloved and successful webcomics of all time and brought its millions of worldwide fans unadulterated joy for nearly 20 years. BOOM! Studios, in partnership with Explosm, is thrilled to offer fans of this transcendent phenomenon not only a brand new collection of comic strips and mostly true history of the franchise, but the first ever library of high end hardcover editions of all three of BOOM! Studios’ previously published editions. along with highly limited collectibles celebrating nearly two decades of hilarity.

Alongside the new CYANIDE & HAPPINESS: TWENTY YEARS WASTED collection and commemorative 20th Anniversary deluxe editions of PUNCHING ZOO, STAB FACTORY, and A GUIDE TO PARENTING BY THREE GUYS WITH NO KIDS, this BOOM! Direct Reserve Campaign will also offer fans an exclusive A/R enhanced enamel pin in collaboration with Pinfinity, a highly collectible 20th anniversary calendar, a limited edition vinyl swear jar toy, and exclusive Joking Hazard playing cards to collect and add to your game, along with more rewards and upgrades to be announced throughout the month!

“It is truly incredible that Cyanide & Happiness is reaching this monumental milestone and beyond that built an empire of comics, games, animation, and so much more. Dave, Kris, and Rob’s irreverent, often dark, always at least mildly inappropriate sense of humor created the blueprint for many webcomics putting them in a category of one on the internet for two decades, and we at BOOM! Studios are truly honored to be part of their continuing story.” -President of Publishing & Marketing, Filip Sablik.

“We are very excited to celebrate twenty years of Cyanide & Happiness. Webcomics are dead. Books are the future of comics. Long live books!” -Rob DenBleyker

“Yeah, this is pretty cool I guess. I like books. I hope people buy it.” -Dave McElfatrick

“We are making a new book.” -Kris Wilson

Cyanide & Happiness 20th Anniversary Extravaganza BOOM! Direct Reserve Campaign is live on Kickstarter beginning 11:00 am PST Tuesday, September 19th and will continue for the next 30 days, ending at 11:00am PST on Thursday, October 19th. The upcoming 20th Anniversary editions of CYANIDE & HAPPINESS: NO REFUNDS, CYANIDE & HAPPINESS: PUNCHING ZOO, CYANIDE & HAPPINESS: STAB FACTORY, and CYANIDE & HAPPINESS: A GUIDE TO PARENTING BY THREE GUYS WITH NO KIDS in standard softcover format are slated for release in the comic book specialty, book, and library markets in fall 2024.

Flora and Son Poster and Trailer

“Flora and Son” will premiere in select theaters on September 22, 2023 and globally on Apple TV+ on September 29, 2023

Single mom Flora (Eve Hewson) is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max (Orén Kinlan). Encouraged by the police to find Max a hobby, Flora tries to occupy him with a beat-up acoustic guitar. With the help of a washed-up LA musician (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Flora and Max discover the transformative power of music. From the musical mind of John Carney, “Flora and Son” explores the bond between a mother and son on a journey toward a new harmony.

Starring: Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor, Orén Kinlan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Tom King and Peter Gross Team Up for the First Time at BOOM! Studios

Multi-Eisner-winning, New York Times bestselling writer Tom King (The Human Target, Mister Miracle), Eisner-nominated industry titan Peter Gross (Lucifer, American Jesus), Eisner-nominated colorist Tamra Bonvillain (Once & Future, World’s Finest), and Eisner-nominated letterer Clayton Cowles (Strange Adventures, Die) team up for the first time at BOOM! Studios for a modern retelling of the timeless Orwellian allegory in ANIMAL POUND this Winter.

When animals grow tired of being caged, killed, and sold off–it’s only a matter of time before they’ve had enough…

After an uprising puts the animals in control of a pound, they quickly find themselves as comrades–united against everything that walks on two legs. But with this newfound power comes a sudden challenge: how best to lay the groundwork for this new democracy.

Visionaries King and Gross give us an updated version of Animal Farm for 21st century America, where a two-party system gives way to fear and facism in this can’t-miss event series.

ANIMAL POUND #1 features a main cover by Peter Gross, with variants by Yuko Shimizu (The Sandman: The Dream Hunters), Gabriel H. Walta (Barbalien: Red Planet), Bill Sienkiewicz (Moon Knight), Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland), and more!

“Animal Pound is the most ambitious story I’ve ever told, and I feel like a fool for trying to do it,” said Tom King. “But the story came to me strong, and with Peter drawing, I know we’ll pull it off; we’ll make something as insane, stunning, and frightful as the times we live in.”

“Tom’s pitch for Animal Pound was the best pitch I’ve ever read (and I’ve read some great ones!). I was instantly on board and can’t wait to see it out in the world!” said series artist Peter Gross.

“Animal Pound isn’t just a comic book event – it’s a literary event, from four of our medium’s boldest storytellers,” said Executive Editor Eric Harburn. “Tom, Peter, Tamra, and Clayton know the gravity of following in the footsteps of Orwell, arguably the 20th century’s most prescient author. And let me tell you: they are up to the challenge.”

ANIMAL POUND #1 will be available in comic shops December 20, 2023 and the ANIMAL POUND #1 Ashcan will be in comic shops November 15, 2023. They are both available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle. 

Taylor Swift- The Eras Tour Concert Film Only in Theaters Beginning 10/13

The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour. Taylor Swift Eras attire and friendship bracelets are strongly encouraged!

Keanu Reeves BRZRKR Universe Set to Expand With Licensing Giant IMG

BRZRKR, BOOM! Studios’ record-breaking comic book series created by actor Keanu Reeves and co-written with New York Times-bestselling comic book writer Matt Kindt, has appointed IMG as its exclusive global licensing representative to develop engaging consumer products and experiences for the series’ growing fanbase.

 

The ongoing comic book franchise evokes themes and characters from some of Reeves’ fan-favourite films such as The Matrix, John Wick, and Bill & Ted. Illustrator Ron Garney, known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America, breathes life into B., the series’ Keanu Reeves lookalike protagonist, as he undertakes violent battles in a quest to unearth the truth about his cursed immortal existence. BRZRKR’s first issue launched in 2021 and went on to sell 615,000 copies, making it the second best-selling comic of the 21st century, second only to Stars Wars #1 (2015) and the highest-selling original comic book launch in nearly 30 years. Soon after, the series announced an upcoming live-action film and a follow-up anime show in partnership with Netflix, and a new original novel to be published by Random House.

 

Now, the BRZRKR universe is set to expand further following a multi-year deal with licensing giant IMG. IMG will develop a range of consumer products and experiences that will allow fans to engage with the series’ distinctive themes in new ways, including through apparel and accessories, collectables, toys, food and beverage, and location-based experiences.

 

“The immortal universe of BRZRKR has captured the imaginations and flamed the passion of fandom around the world, and we’re only beginning to scratch the surface of the potential of this amazing franchise. We are thrilled to have IMG, the global leader in licensing consumer products, as our exclusive partner to unleash the full potential of Keanu Reeves’ visionary creation,” said Filip Sablik, BOOM! Studios’ President of Publishing & Marketing.       

 

Gary Krakower, Vice President of Licensing for IMG, said, “BRZRKR is the most exciting original comic book series launched in recent times. With its team of talented celebrity creators, thought-provoking themes and gripping narrative, this series has all the ingredients to become the next big comic universe. We are delighted to come on board as BRZRKR’s global licensing representative and help grow its reach and awareness through targeted consumer offerings.”

 

Keanu Reeves is represented by WME, part of the Endeavor network alongside IMG.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Character Posters

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.

Michael Dialynas’ All Ages ZAWA + THE BELLY OF THE BEAST Comes to the BOOM! Box Imprint at BOOM! Studios This Fall

GLAAD Award-winning and Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Micahel Dialynas (Wynd, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) crafts a charmingly macabre eco-friendly fable about nature, greed, and good food shared with better friends in ZAWA + THE BELLY OF THE BEAST, available November 2023.

Trapped for eternity inside her mountain by pollution-spewing factories, the ancient guardian spirit Zawa only has industrial run-off to eat, leading her to a bitter existence of paranoia and destruction. But when two siblings from a nearby village, Bandit and Thatcher, help her escape, they’ll quickly learn that the way to calm Zawa’s heart is through a well nourished stomach!

ZAWA + THE BELLY OF THE BEAST #1 features a main cover by Michael Dialynas with variants by artists Jorge Corona (Batgirls), Karl Kerschl (Gotham Academy), and more!

“I've done it! I've managed to swindle BOOM! into letting me write and draw my series! ZAWA + THE BELLY OF THE BEAST has all my art passions, from drawing tasty foods to weird creepy monsters in a cottage-core apocalyptic seaside city! This is a story about facing your own fears and standing up for what you believe...plus it has a cute guard cat and a chill chicken,” said Dialynas. “It's gonna be awesome!”

“Ever since seeing the very first doodles of Zawa in Michael’s sketchbook years ago, I’ve been hungry for more – and it’s an absolute thrill to finally watch him bring this world to life as only a master cartoonist could,” said Executive Editor Eric Harburn.

ZAWA + THE BELLY OF THE BEAST #1 will be available in comic shops November 8, 2023. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle. 

About Michael Dialynas:

Michael Dialynas is an Eisner Award-nominated and GLAAD Award-winning comic artist and mini-beast wrangler that resides in Athens, Greece. He is the illustrator and co-creator of WYND and THE WOODS with James Tynion IV. Over the past few years he's been one of the main artists involved with IDW's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES series, all the way up to the milestone issue #100. You can find out more about him at WoodenCrown.com

ZAWA + THE BELLY OF THE BEAST 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; Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera and Celia Moscote; Giant Days by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Max Sarin; Mamo by Sas Milledge; Save Yourself! by Bones Leopard and Kelly and Nichole Matthews; Specter Inspectors by Bowen McCurdy and Kaitlyn Musto; The Last Witch by Conor McCreery and V.V. Glass; Ghosted in LA by Sina Grace and Siobhan Keenan; The Avant-Guards by Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes; Fence by C.S. Pacat and Johanna the Mad; Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams; educational series Seen: True Stories of Marginalized Trailblazers, Getting Dizzy by Shea Fontana and Celia Moscote, and the upcoming Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White, and Berenice Nelle.

Todd McFarlane's Whatnot auction Breaks Records

Todd McFarlane made collectible HISTORY with his historic "Buy the Booth" auction on Whatnot.

On Wednesday, August 23rd, Todd McFarlane made his Whatnot debut to host a 'first of its kind' activation, auctioning off pieces of his San Diego Comic Con booth. The auction featured 24 separate panels that were cut from his SDCC booth (shown above).

As promised, the auction was more than just that; it was an interactive experience for fans, with McFarlane adding in numerous fan giveaways and shoutouts along the way.

This auction was the largest money-making stream in the HISTORY of Whatnot's comic category. The stream also tallied 2,200 concurrent viewers, with a total of over 22,000 viewers tuning in throughout the stream.

McFarlane's engaging stream also made him the fastest comic creator to reach 10,000 followers on the platform.

In a recent interview with CBR, McFarlane shared his insights on this innovative venture and the unique opportunities it presents for engaging with fans:

"Sometimes in life, you sample new things, not knowing where it will lead. That's how I approached Whatnot. It's a platform I've heard buzz about, and it seemed like an exciting opportunity to connect with fans in a fresh way. I've always been curious, creatively and from a business perspective."

McFarlane was able to meet and exceed expectations for the auction, raising nearly $80,000 in total. The highlight piece of the booth was the Spawn #1 piece, which sold for an impressive $6,149. Other top-selling items included Scorched #1 Medieval Spawn, which fetched $3,950, and Spawn #230, which sold for $3,870.

Additionally, the 'Buy it Now' section of the booth sold out over 400 items in less than 5 minutes.

The success of this auction underscores McFarlane's continued influence and popularity within the comic book community, as well as the power of innovative approaches to engage with fans and collectors in the digital age. It won't be long before fans/collectors start to see other high profile companies/creators follow suit with similar style auctions. 

Watch the Trailer for The Marsh King’s Daughter

In the tense thriller The Marsh King’s Daughter, a woman with a secret past will venture into the wilderness she left behind to confront the most dangerous man she’s ever met: her father. In the film, Helena’s (Daisy Ridley) seemingly ordinary life hides a dark and dangerous truth: her estranged father is the infamous Marsh King (Ben Mendelsohn), the man who kept her and her mother captive in the wilderness for years. When her father escapes from prison, Helena will need to confront her past. Knowing that he will hunt for her and her family, Helena must find the strength to face her demons and outmaneuver the man who taught her everything she knows about surviving in the wild.

Produced by Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman, Anonymous Content’s Keith Redmon, and Mark L. Smith, the movie is directed by Neil Burger (Limitless, The Illusionist, Voyagers) from a screenplay by Elle Smith & Mark L. Smith (The Revenant), based on the book by Karen Dionne. The executive producers are Michael Heimler, Charles Miller, Cliff Roberts, Robert Simonds, Adam Fogelson, John Friedberg, and Samuel J. Brown. The film was fully financed by Black Bear.

Another Look into the Bloody World of BRZRKR from BOOM! Studios

 Created by the iconic Keanu Reeves, BRZRKR and The Batman Part II screenwriter and Eisner-nominated writer Mattson Tomlin (A Vicious Circle) is joined by hit artist Rebekah Isaacs (Money Shot) and colorist Jordie Bellaire (Batman) to bring to light a new chapter in the BRZRKR mythos with BRZRKR: FALLEN EMPIRE.

The lone survivor of Olos, a long-dead–once thriving–empire, tells a tale of B.’s distant past and the death and cataclysm he brought forth.

But what did B. find that could have driven him to such violent ends? The desires of the heart are as much a weapon as any in B.’s arsenal…

BRZRKR: FALLEN EMPIRE #1 features a main cover by Rebekah Isaacs with colors by Jordie Bellaire, with variants by Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), Jenny Frison (Alice Never After), and Yanick Paquette (The Dreaming).

“Given that I've been adapting the feature film version of BRZRKR, it's a surreal honor to have been invited to pen a small chapter in B.'s 80,000 year history and add to his story in comics. Rebekah Isaacs is a rockstar and her wonderful artwork in FALLEN EMPIRE's sweeping, violent romance is going to make your heart skip a beat more than once. What a delight to play in the world Keanu, Matt, Ron, Bill, Clem and BOOM! have created!” said Tomlin.

“Working in an epic timeline like BRZRKR’s that spans all of human civilization, it’s a special treat to be able to slow down and watch B. and what makes him tick through more of a micro lens. Mattson is brilliant at fleshing out the subtleties of complex characters - I was sucked in immediately and can’t wait for BRZRKR fans to get this glimpse into this gripping & heartbreaking moment in B.’s history,” said Isaacs.

“These BRZRKR one-shots are all about inviting the industry’s best storytellers to play in B.’s sandbox, and we continue to be blown away by the creative pedigree of everyone involved,” said Executive Editor Eric Harburn. “Mattson, Rebekah, and Jordie are a collective force to be reckoned with, and in Fallen Empire have constructed a tale that’s equal parts grandiose romantic fantasy and the violently visceral BRZRKR you know and love.”

BRZRKR: FALLEN EMPIRE #1 will be available in comic shops November 29, 2023. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.