Readers Are Over the Moon in Love with 'Jonesy'

Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is excited to announce that readers are smitten with Jonesy, the new limited series from heartbreakers Sam Humphries (Legendary Star Lord, Weirdworld) and Caitlin Rose Boyle (Buck n’ Lou & the Night Crew), as the issue has sold out through its first printing at the distributor level. The publisher has rushed to a second printing to fill demand.

Jonesy #1 saw an impressive 46% increase in retailer orders from initial orders to Final Order Cutoff. The debut issue saw another 25% increase when participating retailers placed their order for the second annual In-Store Convention Kickoff exclusive variant cover. This most recent sellout comes on the heels of activity following the In-Store Convention Kickoff.

Jonesy #1 second print ships with a modified cover by Boyle and carries a retail price of $3.99. Orders close on March 21, and copies are anticipated to be in stores on April 6. Jonesy #2 arrives in stores on March 16.

Jonesy is a self-described “cool dork” who spends her time making zines nobody reads, watching anime, and listening to riot grrrl bands and 1D simultaneously. But she has a secret nobody knows: She has the ability to make people fall in love! Anyone, with anything. She’s a teenager in plaid with Cupid powers. There’s only one catch—it doesn’t work on herself. She’s gonna have to find love the old-fashioned way, and in the meantime, figure out how to distract herself from the real emotions she inevitably has to face when her powers go wrong.

Praise for Jonesy #1:

    “...this book is pure cute!” - Teen Vogue

   “...the awesome anti-Valentine you've been waiting for. I had a blast reading this…” - Comic Book Resources

    “...hilarious…” - Newsarama

    “Newcomer Caitlin Rose Boyle’s super bright style brings a freshness to veteran Sam Humphries' script.” - Paste Magazine

    “...a super fun comic to read…” - Pop Optiq

    “...gorgeous and fun art…” - Graphic Policy

Get Ready to Fall in Love with 'Jonesy'

This February, award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is smitten with Jonesy, the new limited series from heartbreakers Sam Humphries (Legendary Star-Lord, Weirdworld) and Caitlin Rose Boyle (Buck n’ Lou & the Night Crew). Perfect for fans of Giant Days, Scott Pilgrim, and the new Archie, this lighthearted comedy features a teen cupid in plaid who misuses her “love powers” as she tries to find her place in high school.

“Jonesy is one of those comics that just brings a smile to your face,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Sam and Caitlin have created a fresh, relatable group of characters that fit right into the BOOM! Box family alongside Lumberjanes and Giant Days, which means we can promise hilarious shenanigans, a great story, and beautiful art!”

Jonesy is a self-described “cool dork” who spends her time making zines nobody reads, watching anime, and listening to riot grrrl bands and 1D simultaneously. But she has a secret nobody knows: she has the power to make people fall in love! Anyone, with anything. She’s a cupid in plaid. There’s only one catch—it doesn’t work on herself. She’s gonna have to find love the old-fashioned way, and in the meantime, figure out how to distract herself from the real emotions she inevitably has to face when her powers go wrong.

“Jonesy, like Giant Days, is the kind of series that would have kept me, as a teen, running back to the comic shop every month,” said Editor Shannon Watters. “I’m so pleased that BOOM! Box is able to bring it to all of you.”

Jonesy #1 (of 4) arrives in comic shops on February 10th with a main cover by series artist Caitlin Rose Boyle for the price of $3.99. Announced earlier, a second “Final Order Cutoff” variant cover by Bryan Lee O’Malley (Seconds, Scott Pilgrim) & Jason Fischer (Seconds) is available. Also available in a limited quality is a retailer incentive cover by Lissa Treiman (Giant Days).