School's Back in Session with 'Gunnerkrigg Court Vol. 5: Refine' Hardcover

Archaia, an imprint of award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios, is pleased to announce the latest installment of Thomas Siddell’s adventurous fantasy series with the June release of the Gunnerkrigg Court Vol. 5: Refine hardcover. Siddell’s long-running webcomic has garnered high praise and a large fanbase from around the world, including legendary creator Neil Gaiman, and Archaia is pleased to present this collection of the latest adventures of Antimony Carver at the mysterious boarding school, Gunnerkrigg Court.

 

“Gunnerkrigg Court has been running online for ten years now, and Antimony’s journey has only become more and more exciting,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Thomas has created a fantastic world filled with magic, science, and myth, and Antimony is the perfect character to explore that world. Most impressive of all are the fans from all corners of the globe who have continually supported and cheered on this series, so we’re honored to be collecting Thomas’ work in these beautiful hardcover collections.”

 

Antimony’s new responsibilities thrust her into the heart of the forest, taking Parley and Smitty along for the ride! Meanwhile, Kat is left to deal with the mysterious letter she received, and Renard takes the time to reflect on his past decisions. As the year reaches a close, some friendships will grow stronger and some will have to come to an end.

 

The Gunnerkrigg Court Vol. 5: Refine hardcover arrives in comic book shops on June 17th with a cover by series creator Thomas Siddell (Munchkin) for the price of $26.99.

Gunnerkrigg Court Vol. 3 Coming August 15th From Archaia

Archaia Entertainment’s highly-acclaimed ‘All Ages’ graphic novel series, Gunnerkrigg Court, continues with the release of volume 3 on August 15.  Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 3: Reason will be available in bookstores across the country.

Thomas Siddell’s award-winning Gunnerkrigg Court series follows the adventures of a group of students at Gunnerkrigg Court, a puzzling boarding school with mysteries behind every corner. Volume 3 continues the stories of students Annie and Kat as they uncover terrible secrets surrounding the school. As their relationship grows, the boundaries of reality begin toblur as they become more engrossed in the mysterious, magical events. In the meantime, Coyote begins to show that things in the forest are not quite what they seem, leading to a dramatic end to Annie’s second year at the Court.

With its Disney-esque visual style and magical Potter-esque coming-of-age elements, Gunnerkrigg Court appeals to a wide range of readers young and old alike.

For more information on Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 3: Reason or other Archaia titles, please visit http://www.archaia.com/