BOOM! Studios Announces New Magic: The Gathering Comic Book Series Coming in April 2021
BOOM! Studios announced today a new partnership, under license by Hasbro, Inc., with Wizards of the Coast LLC that adds Magic: The Gathering to their exciting slate of fan-favorite properties. This historic beginning for the pop culture phenomenon launches with Magic, a new original comic book series from acclaimed writer Jed MacKay (Marvel’s Black Cat), artist Ig Guara (Marvel’s Ghost-Spider), colorist Arianna Consonni, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, perfect for new readers and long time fans, available in April 2021. Across the vast Multiverse, those gifted with a “spark” can tap into the raw power of Magic and travel across realms — they are Planeswalkers. When coordinated assassination attempts on Guildmasters Ral Zarek, Vraska, and Kaya rock the city of Ravnica and leave Jace Beleren’s life hanging in the balance, a fuse is lit that threatens not just these three Guilds, but the entire plane of Ravnica. Now these three must covertly infiltrate the wild plane of Zendikar and form a tenuous alliance to uncover why the targets of the assassins have all been Planeswalkers. . . which will lead them straight to one of the most enigmatic characters in Magic history!
Magic #1 features main cover art by acclaimed artist Matteo Scalera (Batman: White Knight Presents Harley Quinn) as well as variant cover art by Guara, InHyuk Lee (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), and Junggeun Yoon (Seven Secrets), and a set of Hidden Planeswalker variant covers by artists Miguel Mercado (Mighty Morphin), Taj Tenfold (Abbott), and Magdalena Pagowska (The Library of Esoterica) featuring fan favorite characters Liliana Vess, Kaya the Ghost Assassin, and Sorin Markov.
Fans can also pre-order the MAGIC PACK, a limited edition Collector’s Set of Magic #1 covers, featuring an exclusive MAGIC PACK variant by artist Mirka Andolfo (Mercy), along with the Magic #1 main cover by Scalera, a randomly inserted Hidden Planeswalker variant cover, and the Black blank sketch cover, available in April 2021.
“Magic: The Gathering is more than a game—it’s a rich, expansive multiverse and mythology you can really live in and spend an infinite amount of time traversing. This all-new and unique story we’re launching into is full of beloved characters and shocking reveals from the world of MAGIC that are going to entertain readers new to the brand and surprise lifelong fans in the best possible ways,” said Bryce Carlson, Vice President, Editorial & Creative Strategy, BOOM! Studios. “Jed, Ig, Arianna, Ed, all of our incredible cover artists, and the entire team at BOOM! Studios are firing on all cylinders so I can confidently say that this is far and away the best Magic: The Gathering has ever been executed in the comics medium. Period.”
NEW COMICS THIS WEEK!
DAREDEVIL #26 KIB 3.99
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Mike Hawthorne (A/CA) Marco Checchetto
A DEVIL CONSUMED!
Matt faces a darkness unlike any before. Meanwhile, ELEKTRA may be in over her head for the first time in her life.
DAREDEVIL must find the strength to continue the fight as all hell breaks loose.
FUTURE STATE BATMAN SUPERMAN #1 (OF 2) CVR A 3.99
SPAWN #314 CVR A 2.99
(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Francesco Mattina
NEW STORY ARC!
“CHAIN GANG,” Part One-INTRODUCING A NEW SUPER-TEAM… the CHAIN GANG!
Gunslinger Spawn!
Medieval Spawn!
The Reaper!
Ninja Spawn!
WOLVERINE #9 3.99
(W) Ben Percy (A/CA) Adam Kubert
WEAPON X – TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!
WOLVERINE’s back in MADRIPOOR for an underworld criminal auction specializing in super hero artifacts that will surface more than just bad memories for the mutant formerly known as WEAPON X!
FUTURE STATE SUICIDE SQUAD #1 (OF 2) CVR A 5.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #58 3.99
(W) Nick Spencer (A/CA) Mark Bagley
• One era of Nick Spencer’s run comes to a shocking end this issue…
• But the seeds that he’s planted along the way for the next start to bloom.
• Don’t miss this pivotal issue!
THIS WEEK IN TOYS/STATUES
ONE-12 COLLECTIVE PX HELLBOY 2019 ANUNG UN RAMA EDITION AF
From Mezco Toys. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Hellboy returns to Mezco toys as a One:12 Collective action figure! This PREVIEWS Exclusive One:12 Collective Hellboy figure features 2 head portraits, one with his impressive horns, capturing the great beast’s demonic nature! Hellboy is outfitted in a removable duster coat, with a customized handgun and utility belt! The half-demon comes complete with a range of accessories, including a sword, flaming sword, and a horseshoe. Hellboy also includes seven interchangeable hands, crown of flames, removable tank top and a One:12 Collective display base with an adjustable posing post.
ACE VENTURA PET DETECTIVE SHADY ACRES ACE 8IN RETRO AF 32.99
From NECA. From the 1994 comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, this clothed action figure is based on Jim Carrey’s appearance as he goes undercover at Shady Acres to investigate the mysterious Ray Finkle. Ever-stylish, Ace is dressed in a short sleeve button up, plaid shorts, and a tutu, standing 8″ tall and is fully articulated. Additional contents include 2 brand new head sculpts and an accessory of Wiggles, the Yorkshire terrier. Window box packaging.
DRAGON BALL SUPER DRAGON STARS SS4 VEGETA AF
PREDATOR 2 ULTIMATE STALKER PREDATOR 7IN AF
From NECA. Predator 2 expanded the universe that the original film touched upon, introducing us to new yautja such as the City Hunter and more importantly, the Lost Tribe! 30 years after its release, NECA is celebrating Predator 2’s anniversary with the return of each Lost Tribe Predator in Ultimate form. The Stalker Predator is given an upgrade with an all new body loaded with articulation, an assortment of interchangeable hands, and two heads, one of which is a never before seen unmasked head. Other accessories include a snap-on dart gauntlet, open and closed combi sticks and discs, a new articulated canon, and removable chest armor.
Trade-paperbacks of the Week!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS HC VOL 02 ROMITA DM VAR NEW PTG 125
(W) Stan Lee (A) John Romita, More (CA) John Romita
The Stan Lee/John Romita era starts here! Lee and Romita transformed the web-slinger into Marvel’s top title with stories that raised your spirits, tore at your heartstrings and kept you on the edge of your seat. From the revelation of the Green Goblin’s secret identity to the unforgettable entrance of Mary Jane Watson, these classics define Spidey to this day – with star-studded debuts including the Kingpin, the Rhino and Captain Stacy; Spidey’s disastrous first tryout with the Avengers; the iconic “Spider-Man No More!” issue; the true story of Peter Parker’s parents; and an epic battle against the Green Goblin! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #39-67 and ANNUAL #3-5, and SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1968) #1-2.
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SUPERMAN KRYPTONITE NEVERMORE HC 29.99
GODZILLA HISTORYS GREATEST MONSTER TP NEW PTG 29.99
(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Simon Gane, Dave Wachter (CA) Bob Eggleton
Cities, special forces teams, and a legion of Kaiju are no match for… History’s Greatest Monster!
Godzilla continues to destroy cities and lives all over the world and ex-special forces tough guy Boxer is a man with a grudge who vows to end the terror of Godzilla-no matter what! He assembles a topnotch team to take him and the other monsters down at $7 billion a bounty. Collects the complete 13-issue series.
STAR WARS ADVENTURES BEWARE VADERS CASTLE HC 19.99
(W) Cavan Scott (A) Derek Charm, Chris Fenoglio, Kelley Jones, Corin Howell, Robert Hack, Charles Paul Wilson, Nicoletta Baldari, Megan Levens (A/CA) Francesco Francavilla
Why would anyone break IN to the dreaded stronghold of Darth Vader? Find out in this spooky graphic novel perfect for middle-grade readers!
How does a band of rebels distract themselves when sneaking into the creepiest place in the galaxy? Tell scary stories of course! Your favorite characters, like Obi-Wan, Han and Chewie, Hera Syndulla, and the Ewoks, face classic creeps like ghosts, monsters, witches, and more. But the hidden corners of the Star Wars universe hold even more terrifying tales: stories featuring a wretched hive of scum and villainy including the likes of Darth Maul, Jabba the Hutt, Grand Moff Tarkin, and Asajj Ventress-all under the shadow of Vader himself!
Collects the two five-issue series, Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader’s Castle and Star Wars Adventures: Return to Vader’s Castle.