BOOM! Studios Previews for May 20th

Coming from BOOM! Studios and its imprints this week is the first issue of Oh, Killstrike, which lampoons nineties comics, and new issues of Lumberjanes, Peanuts, Sons of Anarchy, UFOlogy, and Hexed, as well as a collection of Clive Barker’s Nightbreed.

Previews and official BOOM! solicitations:

Oh, Killstrike #1 (of 4)

Author: Max Bemis
Artist: Logan Faerber

What’s to Love: Say Anything frontman Max Bemis writes a love letter to 1990s superhero comics in this tongue-in-cheek homage to the era, featuring the art stylings of Logan Faerber—reminiscent of works by Chip Zdarsky and Jeff Lemire. Much like Polarity, Oh, Killstrike is very personal to Bemis: It’s about a new dad who loves comics from his youth. Part twisted buddy comedy, part profound coming-of-age story, we couldn’t stop smiling when reading Oh, Killstrike.

What It Is: Jared, a new father, fears parenthood. An old comics fan, he turns to them for comfort. But when he unwittingly lets loose his favorite character, Killstrike—a single-minded, vengeance-loving anti-hero—onto the world, Jared must find a way to send him back before he harms all the people he loves the most. But before that happens, Killstrike leads Jared on a quest of self-discovery to make him realize the kid who loved this character is not the man he has become.

UFOlogy #2 (of 6)

Authors: James Tynion IV & Noah J.Yuenkel
Artist: Matthew Fox

Following the disaster at the abandoned house, the bodies of Eustace and “the stranger” are examined while Becky lies in a hospital bed, wishing she could forget everything that happened. Malcolm knows there’s something bigger going on, though, and is eager to investigate.

Hexed #10

Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Dan Mora

Just as Lucifer went through her recent mysterious transformation into The Thief, this special flashback issue takes a look at how the Harlot went from being human to becoming the Keeper of Secrets.

Sons of Anarchy #21

Author: Ryan Ferrier
Artist: Matías Bergara

Tensions escalate as disgraced ex-prospect Dillon frames the Mayans for vandalizing the SAMCRO clubhouse and kidnapping Lyla.

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed Vol. 1 TP

Authors: Clive Barker & Marc Andreyko
Artist: Piotr Kowalski\

What’s to Love: Before Fables, before Once Upon a Time, Clive Barker created a secret city of monsters that live among us. Don’t worry if you’ve never seen the film: Clive Barker and writer Marc Andreyko (Batwoman, Manhunter), along with Piotr Kowalski’s gorgeous art (Dark Tower, Sex), have crafted a story for horror fans new and old.

What It Is: With Clive Barker’s vision for Nightbreed finally released—Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut—this series gives readers the untold histories throughout time for the monsters of Midian that fans have been craving. The Nightbreed is a secret society of monsters and misfits that hide away from humans, but have been a part of this world since time immemorial. Explore both the past and the present of this clandestine tribe, unleashing new secrets and horrors as they fight to coexist with mankind. Collects issues #1-4.

Peanuts #28

Imprint: KaBOOM!

Authors: Charles M. Schulz, Jason Cooper, and Jeff Dyer
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Scott Jeralds, and Paige Braddock

With the arrival of an eclipse, Linus prepares the gang for the worst. Using Charlie Brown’s perfectly round head as a placeholder for the sun, he must do all he can to keep them from staring into the upcoming rays. “Sunny Disposition” and more adventures are in store in this brand-new issue!

Lumberjanes #14

Imprint: BOOM! Box

Authors: Noelle Stevenson & Shannon Watters
Artist: Brooke Allen

When a freak snow storm hits the camp, Jen gets lost! It’s up to Rosie and the girls to find their Roanoke cabin leader. As they search, Jen comes across the path of a mysterious taxidermist who rides a moose. What the junk is she up to?