BOOM! Studios has revealed their December 2023 solicitations! They are looking to end the year strong with several new series debut. That includes Tom King and Peter Gross’ Animal Pound, David & Maria Lapham’s Underheist, and Christine Larsen’s ORCS! The Gift. Along with these debuts we got two major series ending with the final issues of Sirens of the City and Dune: House Harkonnen. Scroll down to check out the full BOOM! Studios December 2023 solicitations.
Animal Pound #1
Writer: Tom King
Artist: Peter Gross
Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain
Cover Artists: Peter Gross, Yuko Shimizu, Gabriel H. Walta, Bill Sienkiewicz, Skottie Young, and Clay Mann
- Tom King and Peter Gross Come to BOOM! Studios for the Most Groundbreaking Graphic Fable of the Year!
- When animals grow tired of being caged, killed, and sold off—it’s only a matter of time before they’ve had enough…
- When an uprising puts a pound in control of the animals, 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 as they write their first constitution.
- Discover an epic graphic storytelling event from celebrated New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (The Human Target, Love Everlasting) and New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-nominated artist Peter Gross (American Jesus, The Books of Magic).
- King and Gross collaborate for the first time ever to bring this enduring Orwellian allegory to life for the 21st Century.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 20, 2023
Underheist #1
Writer: David Lapham & Maria Lapham
Artist: David Lapham
Cover Artists: David Lapham, Goran Sudzuka, David Lapham, Dave Johnson, and Goran Sudzuka
- The Iconic Eisner-winning team of David & Maria Lapham Take BOOM! By Storm!
- After his gambling addiction brings David to the lowest point in his life and decimates his personal life, he’d do anything for one last chance at setting things right but the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
- He may just be in luck–if he can call it that; the grapevine yields illicit fruit as he learns of a heist, one involving a tunnel system that no one knows better than former NYC subway veteran David…
- In this brand-new hardboiled heist series with a supernatural horror twist perfect for fans of Phantom Road and Newburn, the hit Stray Bullets creative team of David & Maria Lapham explore how seeking atonement can lead people to do desperate and dangerous things.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 13, 2023
Book of Butcher #1
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Colorist: Miquel Muerto
Cover Artists: Dan Mora, Werther Dell’Edera, and DANI
- This Deep Dive into House Boucher is a Must Have for any Slaughterverse Fan!
- Leading into the fifth anniversary of Something Is Killing The Children and building on last year’s Book of Slaughter, Maxine Slaughter steps into the spotlight in her journey from White to Black Mask.
- With New Orleans as her destination, what will Maxine uncover about House Boucher… and what will she learn about herself in the process?
- The award-winning, bestselling creative team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera unleash their only first issue of 2023 and set the stage for year five of the Slaughterverse!
Retail Price: $9.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
House of Slaughter #20
Writer: Sam Johns
Artist: Letizia Cadonici
Colorist: Francesco Segala
Cover Artists: Javier Rodriguez, Werther Dell’Edera, Raúl Allén, Erica Henderson, and Ramon Perez
- Bait and Nannette are cornered during the final hour, trapped in a veritable haunted house of monsters as Bait fights against impossible odds, even for him.
- And if help does come… what price will Bait have to pay for revealing the Order’s secrets?
Retail Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 13, 2023
Stuff of Nightmares: Slay Ride #1
Writer: R.L. Stine
Artist: Pius Bak
Colorist: Francesco Segala
Cover Artists: Francesco Francavilla, Jenny Frison, Miguel Meracdo, Jae Lee & June Chung, and Zu Orzu
- A Killer Santa One-Shot from the Legendary R.L. Stine… just in time for the holidays!
- If you dare, get into the sinister spirit of the season and join The Nightmare Keeper for a demented Saint Nick story… one who decks the halls with holiday horror, crafting a very merry macabre Christmas unlike any other!
- As malls continue to die, a down-and-out former mall Santa named Heinrick Fiddler’s rage turns to madness, and he’s dead-set on making sure department store shopping isn’t the only thing that’s deceased.
- Treasured Fear Street and Goosebumps author R.L. Stine is joined by Bram Stoker Award-nominated artist Pius Bak (Eat the Rich) for another tale straight from your nightmares!
Retail Price: $7.99
Release Date: December 6, 2023
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II Black & White Edition #1
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artists: Dan Mora, Bon Bernardo, Jenny Frison, and Ejikure
- Return to one of the most amazing team-up events of all time in this stunning black & white edition, an exclusive and limited printing inspired by the iconic aesthetic of the original TMNT.
- Rediscover the epic new adventure, or experience it for the very first time, from longtime Power Rangers writer Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun)… And witness Dan Mora’s (Once & Future, World’s Finest) sensational artwork like never before!
- This highly collectible issue features main cover art by Dan Mora, alongside variants spotlighting Bon Bernardo’s take on the Teenagers With Attitude, and Jenny Frison drawing the Heroes In A Half Shell, alongside a seasonal themed cover by Ejikure just in time for the holiday season!
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #115
Writer: Melissa Flores
Artist: Simona Di Gianfelice
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Cover Artists: Taurin Clarke, Björn Barends, Goñi Montes, and Adam Gorham
- In something out of a nightmare, Tommy comes face to face with pure evil and watches in horror as the unthinkable happens to his friends…
- Dark Specter’s power grows and spreads, pitting Zord-against-Zord as the corrupted Rangers battle their loved ones.
- As Mistress Vile begins to regret what she’s unleashed, two other villains may be the key to the Rangers’ only hope, and the last resort for seeking answers within the Morphin Grid!!
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Ranger Academy #3
Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora
Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong
Colorist: Fabiana Mascolo
Cover Artists: Miguel Mercado, Jo Mi-Gyeong, and Natacha Bustos
- Though exciting, Ranger Academy is challenging for Having trouble fitting in, Sage seeks answers in the Academy’s library, discovering a connection to her adoptive father’s past in the library’s archives…
- In an effort to learn more about the school and her place in it, Sage’s curiosity takes her to an abandoned part of the campus…only to discover something even more shocking than she ever realized…
Retail Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 6, 2023
ORCS! The Gift #1
Writer: Christine Larsen
Artist: Christine Larsen
Cover Artists: Christine Larsen and Erica Henderson
- Creator Christine Larsen returns for a brand new adventure full of magical, Orcish shenanigans!
- An alliance between Orcs, Crows, and Elves is the last thing anyone would expect, but times have changed since the defeat of the Wizard.
- The adventuring party grows larger as two of the Crows join the gang of miscreant Orcs! But the fun can only last so long as the Wolf King holds a deep grudge against the Orcs, threatening a second War of the Beasts!
- Will this unlikely alliance last?
- Orcs creator Christine Larsen returns for more magical mayhem, where the stakes have never been higher!
Retail Price: $5.99
Release Date: December 6, 2023
Lotus Land #2
Writer: Darcy Van Poelgeest
Artist: Caio Filipe
Colorist: Patricio Delpeche
Cover Artists: Alex Eckman-Lawn, DANI with colors by Brad Simpson, and Reiko Murakami
- After a beleaguered employee lashes out, the secrets of the program are further revealed, and someone related to the victim’s attacker may be on Bennie’s trail.
- Meanwhile, Bennie deals with a haunting, lingering vision while following a lead… one with a deadly destination.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 20, 2023
The Space Between #2
Writer: Corinna Bechko
Artist: Danny Luckert
Cover Artists: Danny Luckert, Ariel Olivetti, and David Mack
- A revolution and 60 years passing have drastically changed the Dodona, giving way to leisure time and peace unlike anything the inhabitants have experienced.
- But all is not well, as automation and underemployment create the conditions for a populist figure to sway many, including an algae tank worker named Pari.
- With Les and Revla’s granddaughter Bee standing against the movement along with countless others, an all-out war is far from unlikely…
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 6, 2023
Zawa #2
Writer: Michael Dialynas
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artists: Michael Dialynas, Morgan Beem, and Sweeney Boo
- When Zawa is hangry, she’s a force to behold!
- While the kids debate over how things unfolded and how they should handle the upcoming food festival, Zawa makes a mess, one that Bandit won’t be happy about.
- Meanwhile, the Mayor is enraged at Zawa’s escape, getting his private guards involved…
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 13, 2023
Abbott: 1979 #3
Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Artist: Sami Kivelä
Cover Artists: Taj Francis and Ejikure
- Elena gets a call from Elmer, her brother, and only together will they be able to face the Umbra that possesses him.
- It will take everything Elena has to tap into her power, dispel the threat, and save his life.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 13, 2023
Slow Burn #3
Writer: Ollie Masters
Artist: Pierluigi Minotti
Cover Artists: Matt Taylor, Antonio Fuso, and RM Guera
- Patti needs Roxanne’s help, and is even willing to offer her money in return. They’ll have to wade through the mists together if it means finding Zach in town.
- In the search, the mystery of not only the fire, but why Pattie stayed is revealed. Even if they find Zach, how will his dementia affect him in such an environment?
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Rare Flavours #4
Writer: Ram V
Artist: Filipe Andrade
Cover Artists: Filipe Andrade, Simon Gane, and Toni Infante
- Perfection is pompous and unrealistic. Mistakes, ugly places, and even letting things burn,
- As Rubin and Mo continue their travels and the work on their documentary, a Dhabha cook on a highway to Mumbai provides a delicious look into the depth in simplicity, and how the most mundane thing can turn complex through effort.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Coda #4
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Matías Bergara
Cover Artists: Matías Bergara, Ariel Olivetti, and Bengal
- As Hum ruminates on his personal connection to stories of the past and how it left him in his current state, the threads of connectedness continue to weave through the tale as he wrestles with feelings over his own body.
- Meanwhile, Mildew crosses paths with Hum and Serka after a harrowing rescue in the midst of a brutal battle.
- While things may not turn out how they hope, Serka has a new plan to set things right…
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Hunt for the Skinwalker #4
Writer: Zac Thompson
Artist: Valeria Burzo
Colorist: Jason Wordie
Cover Artists: Martin Simmonds, Alison Sampson, and Francesco Francavilla
- Between Sasquatches, mysterious creatures in the trees, someone or some thing watching, and orbs galore, perhaps Tom hasn’t been full of it after all.
- The NIDS team is on the job, witnessing something bizarre in the distance, something that chills them to the marrow, something with a strange connection to Tom that is finally revealed…
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 20, 2023
Mech Cadets #5
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa
Cover Artists: Takeshi Miyazawa & Ian Herring, Sonny Liew, and Trung Lê Nguyễn
- Stanford’s rage skyrockets at Olivia and Felix as the situation on Earth, also vulnerable to an imminent Sharg threat, worsens economically.
- Rebellion in the name of helping others and rescuing Franklin and General Park is where Maya and Stanford make their stand. But Felix, in her fury, will do whatever it takes to defend Earth.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 13, 2023
Sirens of the City #6
Writer: Joanne Starer
Artist: Khary Randolph
Cover Artists: Khary Randolph, Vanesa R. Del Rey, and Mike del Mundo
- The Siren’s call reaches its last note in the FINAL ISSUE of this timely urban fantasy!
- After everything she’s been through, Layla and her friends finally face off against the Rat King, but will her mother, the fearsome Lilith, help or hinder her in her fight to stay in control of her own body?
- Layla is in terrible danger, but also wields a terrible power, one that with the right catalyst… could have cataclysmic results.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Ghostlore #7
Retail Price: $4.99
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Leomacs
Colorist: Jason Wordie
Cover Artists: Reiko Murakami, Vincenzo Riccardi, and Adam Gorham
- The family harboring Harmony may be in danger and she’s determined to do anything she can to save them.
- However, when she receives another ghost story, it’s unclear whether she’s been successful…
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 6, 2023
Damn Them All #11
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Charlie Adlard
Colorist: Sofie Dodgson
Cover Artists: Charlie Adlard and Miguel Mercado
- In a macabre kaleidoscope of soul-seeking hallucinations, Ellie takes a theological hammer to the idea of satan, confronting her mind’s interpretation of the absent and cruel Creator.
- If Ellie can find some internal salvation in all this, it might give her an edge against Cillian and his hivemind.
- Regardless, she’s going to discover something shocking about Alfie’s fate…
Retail Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 13, 2023
Firefly: The Fall Guys #4
Writer: Sam Humphries
Artist: Jordi Pérez
Colorist: Francesco Segala
Cover Artists: Francesco Francavilla, Justine Florentino, and Becca Carey
- While dodging the feds as The Alliance flexes its power to regain control, the crew faces a dilemma.
- Another plan to assassinate the Prime Minister is in place, and the crew realize they’ll be blamed no matter what goes down, with nowhere to hide.
- It’s time for a change in plan–one that none of them care for.
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 13, 2023
Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer (2023) #5
Writer: Casey Gilly
Artist: Oriol Roig, Nicola Izzo
Colorist: Gloria Martinelli
Cover Artists: Ario Anindito, Suspiria Vilchez, and Ming Doyle
- Thess confronts Cora’s bullies but neither they–nor Cora–are what Thessally expected, and it affects her deeply to the point of being reckless.
- But thankfully some unexpected help arrives for Thess, someone who can help get Cora out of harm’s way!
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 6, 2023
The Expanse: Dragon Tooth #8
Writer: Andy Diggle
Artist: Francesco Pisa
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Cover Artists: Christian Ward, Karl Kerschl, and Junggeun Yoon
Fan favorite writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One, The Losers) and acclaimed artist Francisco Pisa (Heavy Metal) conclude the second chapter of their lore-expanding story set after the years of the Hugo Award-winning show!
The mission is everything to the Laconians; it’s something they’ll risk everything to accomplish, but is James Holden willing to risk open war to put a stop to their plans?
For some, loyalty takes the highest toll, the greatest sacrifice…
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 27, 2023
Dune: House Harkonnen #12
Writer: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Artist: Michael Shelfer
Colorist: Patricio Delpeche
Cover Artists: Raymond Swanland and Reiko Murakami
- The FINAL ISSUE of the hit prequel to Dune!
- Interplanetary death and destruction gives way to a fateful romance that will change the universe forever, but defiance won’t be without its consequences.
- And before the story concludes, the Baron will find vengeance where he can, and Leto will say a painful goodbye…
Retail Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 20, 2023
Something is Killing the Children Vol. 7 Softcover
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2024*****
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Colorist: Miquel Muerto
Cover Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
- The final bloody chapter of Erica’s time in Tribulation concludes!
- After narrowly surviving the Duplicitype, Erica Slaughter must still reckon with the murderous Cutter to save Tribulation. Separated from Dolly and driven by rage, Cutter won’t stop until she gets revenge on Erica.
- But the horror is far from over as the Duplicitype, the infamous monster wearing Erica’s likeness that changed Something is Killing the Children forever, also remains at large and in relentless pursuit! And with Cecilia showing up, will Erica finally find the ally she needs, or is betrayal in the cards?
- Most importantly, what chance does Erica stand?
- Collects Something is Killing the Children #31-35.
Retail Price: $14.99
Release Date: February 14, 2023
Grim Vol. 3 Softcover
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2024*****
Writer: Stephanie Phillips
Artist: Flaviano
Colorist: Rico Renzi
Cover Artist: Flaviano
- While searching for an alternate portal to the Hell they left behind, a mysterious European town may be the key… but the balance of authority in Hell is still in chaos, with Annabel in peril, and the fate of death’s skewed mechanics made uncertain!
- Eddie, Jess, and Marcel–each will have to face their own personal hell! The pain of their own mortal lives are brought to the after-life in grim detail, but Hell itself still awaits, and Annabel and the parasitic entity bonded to her have foreboding plans for Life…
- Acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn) and fan favorite artist Flaviano (Guardians of the Galaxy) take the secrets of the afterlife to dark new depths!
- Collects Grim #11-15.
Retail Price: $14.99
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Power Rangers Archive Book One Deluxe Edition Hardcover
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2024*****
Writers: Fabian Nicieza, Scott Lobdell, Donald Markstein, Jack C. Harris, Nicola Cuti, Nat Gertler, Michael T. Gilbert, Frank Lovece, Barry Dutter, Tom Daning, Grant Miehiem, Vincent Lovece
Artists: Steve Ditko, Ron Lim, Grant Miehiem, Gray Morrow, John Heebink, Al Bigley, Sparky Moore, Steve Stiles, Jake Jacobsen, Rurik Tyler, Bart Schmidt, Chris Taylor, Tod Smith, Newbaum Turk, Darick Robertson
Cover Artist: Ron Lim with design by Marie Krupina
- This morphinominal, remastered collection of the explosive series’ from Marvel and Hamilton Comics gets the deluxe hardcover treatment, chronicling the adventures of both the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Ninja Rangers!
- The TV series started a pop culture revolution and changed a generation forever, now fans can experience the first comic book iterations of the Teenagers With Attitude by superstar writers Fabian Nicieza (Deadpool), Scott Lobdell (Uncanny X-Men), acclaimed artist Ron Lim (Warlock: Rebirth) and many more, whether they’ve been watching since the 90s or reading for the very first time.
- Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Hamilton Comics] Volume 1-2, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Saga #1-3, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [Marvel Comics] #1-7, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Ninja Rangers #1-5.
Retail Price: $75.00
Release Date: February 14, 2023
Dune: House Harkonnen Vol. 2 Hardcover
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2024*****
Writers: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Artist: Fran Galán
Colorist: Patricio Delpeche
Cover Artist: Raymond Swanland
- Spanning from Arrakis to Wallach IX, formative moments from major characters’ past in the Dune universe come to light driven by the ruthless machinations of House Harkonnen!
- Chaos ensues across planets with tense rescue missions, impossible choices, meanwhile events on Ix turn explosive, and Bene Gesserit plotting finally comes to fruition. As Harkonnen brutality abounds on Arrakis, Liet and Warrick are pitted against each other in the name of love, Leto finds himself in a fateful meeting elsewhere, and Duncan takes a significant step toward who he’s destined to be…
- The tension rises in the thrilling prequel adaptation by authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson, artist Fran Galán (Creepshow), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (Fissure), where deadly choices and conflicts will shape the future of Arrakis and the entire Dune universe!
- Collects Dune: House Harkonnen #5–#8.
Retail Price: $24.99
Release Date: February 28, 2023
Giant Days Library Edition Vol. 7 Hardcover
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR FEBRUARY 2024*****
Writer: John Allison
Artist: Max Sarin
Colorist: Whitney Cogar, Jeremy Lawson
Cover Artist: Max Sarin
- The FINAL VOLUME of the Beloved Series in a Deluxe Hardcover!
- Graduation day is so close that Esther, Daisy, and Susan can almost taste it. It’s time to think about what they want to do when they leave behind the hallowed halls of Sheffield University–or, in Susan’s case–consider where McGraw will go and what that might mean for their future together.
- But even when real, grown-up tragedy strikes, there are still wild oats to sow, championship cricket games to play, and prank wars to survive before it’s time to don caps and gowns to leave the giant days of university behind, once and for all.
- Written by John Allison (Wicked Things, Steeple) and illustrated by Max Sarin (Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour), Vol. 7 collects the final six issues and the grand finale of the Eisner Award-winning and Harvey Award-nominated series, along with a special short featuring Shelley Winters, all in a deluxe hardcover!
- Collects Giant Days #49-54 and As Time Goes By.
Retail Price: $29.99
Release Date: February 7, 2023