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Boom! Studios (stylized as BOOM! Studios), is an American comic book and graphic novel publisher. They are headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. As of September 2024, the company is a subsidiary division of Penguin Random House.[1][failed verification]

Key Information

History

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2000s

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Ross Richie and Andrew Cosby had been working in Hollywood with Dave Elliott and Garry Leach in 2004 to revive 1980s comic book publishing house Atomeka Press.[14] While working with Atomeka, Richie cut a deal with Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis to publish their series Hero Squared, with the Hero Squared X-Tra Sized Special one-shot.[15]

They went on to found Boom! together in 2005.[16] They had been helping to option comic book projects as producers, and working to develop them into films with the studios, but became increasingly frustrated with what they felt was the "tights and capes" focus of most mainstream comics companies.[17] When Giffen was featured as a guest at the Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention,[18] he persuaded Richie to start his own outfit, Boom!.[19][20]

Boom!'s first publication was Zombie Tales #1, a horror zombie anthology, released under the Boom! and Atomeka Press logos on June 29, 2005.[2][21][22] The first edition was published by Atomeka, but released after Richie had left the company to start Boom! Studios. Giffen and DeMatteis imported their Hero Squared series from Atomeka to Boom! and Hero Squared became the very first Boom! comic book sold solely under the Boom! logo.[2][23] shipping July 27, 2005.[24]

During this time in its history, Boom! focused on publishing an array of original series created by a slew of industry veterans: Giffen worked on Hero Squared, Planetary Brigade, 10, Jeremiah Harm, and the Tales titles like Zombie Tales and Cthulhu Tales.[25] DeMatteis collaborated with Giffen on Hero Squared and Planetary Brigade and brought his own series, The Stardust Kid, with Mike Ploog, over from Image Comics.[26] Mike Mignola and Troy Nixey's Oni Press series Jenny Finn migrated to Boom! and finally completed its story.[27] Eisner Award winner Dave Johnson created covers for Zombie Tales and Cthulhu Tales.[citation needed] Joe Casey created The Black Plague while Rafael Albuquerque's first American work debuted in The Savage Brothers.[citation needed]

In 2006, Boom! moved into licensing for the first time with the debut of Games Workshop series Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade, based on the tabletop miniature wargame.[28] In 2007, Boom! published Steven Grant's crime/action comic 2 Guns which Cosby and Ritchie co-produced for Universal Studios in 2013.[29]

At the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con, Boom! announced plans to launch its first imprint, a new line of comics for children originally announced with the name Zoom!,[30] but when the imprint launched in 2009, the imprint debuted as Boom! Kids.[31] Boom! also signed a deal with Pixar to produce comic books based on their properties and secured newsstand distribution.[32][33] The first included The Muppet Show by Roger Langridge and The Incredibles: Family Matters by Mark Waid and artist Marcio Takara. In February 2011, Boom! re-branded Boom! Kids as KaBOOM!,[34] re-focusing the imprint to be appealing to all ages rather than only children.[35]

Also, during the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con, Boom! announced the appointment of Mark Waid as Editor-in-Chief.[36] This role would eventually grow to Chief Creative Officer in August 2010 before his eventual return to freelance work in December of that year.[37] While in these leadership roles, Waid also created multiple successful titles, including Irredeemable in 2009, which became Boom!'s longest-running series at that time, lasting 37 issues, and a sister book Incorruptible.[38]

2010s

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Former Managing Editor Matt Gagnon was promoted to Editor-in-Chief in July 2010.[39]

At the beginning of 2013, the company launched its #WeAreBoom! campaign, spotlighting a philosophy that Boom! isn't just composed of its writers, artists, and staff but also of the fans that read its comics and the retailers that sell them.[40] In June 2013, Boom! acquired Archaia Studios Press,[41] merging it into Boom! and retaining it as a stand-alone imprint. In October 2013, Boom! signed a first-look deal with 20th Century Fox giving Fox the right of first refusal to develop any Boom! comic properties into a film or TV series, and Boom! would get first-dollar gross on any profits. As a publisher of creator-owned works, that share would be split between Boom! and the creator(s) of the adapted work.[42]

In January 2015, Boom! launched "Push Comics Forward", a public relations campaign aimed at generating a discussion about how comic book publishing can become more inclusive and diverse.[43]

In June 2017, 20th Century Fox purchased a minority stake in Boom! Studios, valued at $10 million.[44][45] The Walt Disney Company inherited Fox's stake in Boom! Studios after Disney acquired 21st Century Fox's assets on March 20, 2019.[46][47]

2020s

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In April 2020, Boom! Studios established a first-look deal with Netflix.[48] In July 2024, it was reported that Penguin Random House had agreed to acquire Boom! Studios from The Walt Disney Company under its Random House division.[1] The acquisition was completed on September 17, 2024.[49]

Imprints

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Boom! is composed of four main imprints: the core Boom! brand, the All-Ages focused KaBOOM!, Archaia, and Boom! Box.[50]

Boom! Studios

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The Boom! Studios imprint publishes action-oriented fare which most appropriate for teens or older readers.[51]

Originals

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Originals under the Boom! banner explore a wide variety of genres from YA science fiction, like in The Woods by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas,[52] to horror/action like in the thriller Day Men, which racked up "Best Inker" and "Best Cover Artist" Harvey Awards nominations[53] for series artist Brian Stelfreeze and sold to Universal Pictures as a movie.[54] Crime noir period piece Hit garnered Harvey Awards nominations for "Best Continuing or Limited Series" and "Best Inker"[53] for artist Vanesa R. Del Rey and George Pérez's series for Boom!, Sirens, is a multi-genre action piece that goes from fantasy to western to science fiction.[55] Pulp science fiction mini-series Six Gun Gorilla, written by Si Spurrier and drawn by Jeff Stokely, was nominated for multiple Harvey Awards including "Best Artist" and "Most Promising New Talent" and "Best New Series".[53] Boom! also published an original series from Clive Barker entitled Next Testament.[56][57]

Boom! generally does not focus on superhero material but has published some titles, including Grace Randolph's Supurbia.[58] Two of its original series, Irredeemable and Suicide Risk, have gathered accolades. Mark Waid's series Irredeemable ran for 37 issues, received several Harvey and Eisner award nominations, and spawned a sister series called Incorruptible which ran 30 issues.[38] Mike Carey's series Suicide Risk received nominations for "Best New Series" and "Best Single Issue or Story".[59]

In 2013, Boom! also teamed up with Say Anything singer Max Bemis to publish his first limited mini-series about a bipolar hero called Polarity. Fox optioned the right to create this story into a TV series.[60] In 2014, they announced an ongoing series written by Bemis called Evil Empire, which ended after 12 issues.[61][62]

In October 2020, Boom! published BRZRKR, a comic book series created and written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt and drawn by Ron Garney.[63][needs update] The comic follows an immortal warrior, known as Berzerker, as he fights his way through the ages.[64]

Licenses

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Boom!'s published many adaptations of popular films. Its Planet of the Apes series of comics is the longest-running adaptation of the series.[65] Boom!'s series include: Planet of the Apes (16 issues plus an annual, a "giant" issue, a "special" issue, and a "Spectacular"), Betrayal on the Planet of the Apes (4 issues),[66] Exile on Planet of the Apes (4 issues), and Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm (12 issues). Just before the release of Rise of the Planet of the Apes Boom! serialized a one-shot prelude to the movie online as a free webcomic. At San Diego Comic-Con in 2014, they published a one shot Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Contagion bridging Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.[67] They followed this with a six-issue limited series called Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, in the modern movie continuity.[68] The original Planet of the Apes movie continuity crossed over with Star Trek: The Original Series in a co-publishing deal with IDW Publishing.[69]

Other film adaptations include an ongoing series based on Big Trouble In Little China[70] written by Eric Powell and John Carpenter, an Escape from New York comic book,[71] an ongoing series with Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure,[72] an eight-issue series based on RoboCop[73] and 28 Days Later, bridging the story between 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, a 12 issue series based on Clive Barker's Nightbreed,[74][75] new Hellraiser comics,[76] eight issues of Die Hard: Year One focusing on John McClane's first year as a beat cop in New York City,[77] and a film tie-in for Jennifer's Body.[78]

Boom! has published a number of series that are based on television shows like Sleepy Hollow[79] and Sons of Anarchy and Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock.[80] New stories with Farscape began in 2009 and ran for 6 subsequent mini-series and a 24-issue ongoing series. All of Boom!’s Farscape series were co-written by show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon and take place in official show continuity immediately after the Peacekeeper Wars. Boom! also published a tie-in to SyFy's show Eureka and well as new stories featuring TV's The Avengers, also known as Steed and Mrs. Peel so as not to be confused with the Marvel Comics characters of the same name.[81] On January 28, 2012, Boom! released a reprint of the Steed and Mrs. Peel mini-series written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Ian Gibson and previously-published by Eclipse Comics.[82] Boom! acquired the license for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in June 2015 and released a monthly comic starting in January 2016.[83][84] Soon after its launch they announced a spinoff limited series, MMPR: Pink, which launched in June 2016.[85]

Boom! has adapted popular authors like Philip K. Dick, and Michael Moorcock: a series based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? retained all the original text to the novel[86] and was nominated for a "Best New Series" 2010 Eisner Awards.[87] A prequel series followed subtitled Dust to Dust.[88] In 2011, Boom! launched Elric: The Balance Lost a new original series starring Michael Moorcock's character Elric of Melniboné and guest-starring the Eternal Champions Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon.[89]

Boom! has licensed games as well. In 2006 they launched Games Workshop properties ultimately publishing 42 comic books collected into 9 graphic novels.[90] 5 mini-series featured Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade (Black Templars), Blood and Thunder (Orks), Exterminatus (The Inquisitors), Fire and Honour (Imperial Guardsmen), and Defenders of Ultramar (Ultramarines). Warhammer Fantasy series included Forge of War (Empire vs. Chaos), Condemned by Fire (Witch Hunters), and Crown of Destruction by Kieron Gillen depicting The Empire fighting Skaven. Boom! also produced a Blood Bowl mini entitled Killer Contract. The last Boom!/Games Workshop comics series shipped in 2009.[citation needed]

Boom! also publishes tie-ins with famous bands, adapting Rush's Clockwork Angels to comics.[91] Boom! publishes The Amory Wars comic books based on the Coheed and Cambria mythology.[92]

In July 2018, Boom! announced that they had acquired the comic book and graphic novel publishing license to Joss Whedon's Firefly with plans to release new monthly comic book series, limited series, original graphic novels and more.[93]

In May 2020, Boom! was announced to have acquired the comic book and graphic novel rights to the 1999 prequel novel Dune: House Atreides with plans to adapt it into a 12-issue adaptation written by the original authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.[94]

KaBOOM!

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KaBOOM!, initially launched as Boom! Kids, publishes series that are aimed at readers of all ages.[95]

Roger Langridge's series Snarked! ran 12 issues (3 graphic novels) from 2011 to 2012 and won an Eisner Award.[96] New series Abigail and the Snowman was launched in December 2014.[97]

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Boom! published a number of Pixar series featuring nearly the entire catalogue of the company's characters: The Incredibles in a 4-issue mini-series and a 16-issue ongoing, Cars in two 4-issue mini-series and an 8-issue ongoing, Toy Story in two 4-issue mini-series and an 8-issue ongoing, Wall-E with 8 issues, Finding Nemo with two 4-issue mini-series, and Monsters, Inc. in a single 4-issue mini-series.

Boom! published several series featuring The Muppets with two different editorial approaches: a main series Roger Langridge wrote and drew based on The Muppet Show that started with the 4-issue mini-series The Muppet Show Comic Book in March 2009 and was followed by the 4-issue mini-series The Treasure of Peg-Leg Wilson with an ongoing after which ran until October 2010. The second approach published a series of mini-series featuring different writers and artists creating public domain fairy tales with The Muppets including Robin Hood.

In September 2009, Boom! Kids began publishing a line of comic books featuring the Disney "Standard Characters" such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto, the earliest characters animated by Walt Disney Studios. The line ultimately grew to six ongoing series:

In June 2010, Boom! Kids began publishing a line of comic books based on series and characters from Disney Afternoon television shows. The line ultimately grew to three series starring Disney Afternoon characters. Boom! began publishing comics based on the Darkwing Duck TV show. Eighteen issues were published before the series wrapped up in October 2011. A 4-part crossover story with Disney's DuckTales titled "Dangerous Currency" ran before the series ended, with parts 1 and 3 in DuckTales #5 and #6 and parts 2 and 4 running in Darkwing Duck #17 and #18. Launching in May 2011, KaBoom! published six issues based on the television show DuckTales. Notable video game designer Warren Spector wrote the series and the fifth and sixth issues featured a crossover with Darkwing Duck in the storyline "Dangerous Currency".[98]

Other licensed series Boom! publishes through KaBoom! include Charles Schulz's Peanuts, Jim Davis' Garfield, and Frederator series Bravest Warriors and Bee and Puppycat.[citation needed]

Other titles

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  • In December 2010, Boom! published an eight-issue series based on Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.[100]
  • On December 27, 2011, KaBoom! announced it had acquired the rights to publish comic books based on the TV show Adventure Time from Cartoon Network. The series is written by Ryan North, author of the webcomic Dinosaur Comics, with art from Ice Age: Iced In artists Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb.
  • KaBoom! published the original series Snarked written and drawn by two-time Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge. The series launched with a stand-alone $1 #0 issue in August 2010.[101] It ended in September 2012.
  • In December 2011, KaBoom! announced it had acquired the rights to do comic books based on 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios’ Ice Age movies.[102]
  • In March 2010, KaBoom! released an original Peanuts graphic novel that was an adaptation of the Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown animated special.[103] Then in November 2011, KaBoom! released a $1 stand-alone Peanuts #0 one-shot as an introduction to new, original stories debuting in Peanuts #1–4 (January–April 2012).
  • In agreement with Paws, Inc., Boom! Studios launched in May 2012 a monthly Garfield comic book, with the first issue featuring a story written by Mark Evanier (who has supervised Garfield and Friends and The Garfield Show) and illustrated by Jim Davis's long-time assistant Gary Barker.
  • A comic book adaptation of Bravest Warriors was announced at San Diego Comic-Con on July 12, 2012, by Boom! The series began publication on October 24, 2012.
  • An eight-issue comic book series based on Steven Universe was first released in August 2014. It was written by Jeremy Sorese and illustrated by Coleman Engle. It ended in March 2015. In 2016, a four-issue miniseries named Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems was released. It was written by Joseceline Fenton and illustrated by Chrystin Garland featuring covers by Kat Leyh. In February 2017, an ongoing series was released, written by Melanie Gillman and Grace Kraft, and illustrated by Katy Farina, Rii Abrego, Meg Omac, and Kat Hayashida. In August 2018, a five-issue miniseries named Steven Universe Harmony was released. It is written by S.M. Vidaurri, illustrated by Mollie Rose, and covered by Marguerite Sauvage. In April 2015, a one-shot issue called the Greg Universe Special was released. It features Liz Prince, Jeremy Sorese, Kelly Turnbull, and Lauren Zuke. In December 2016, another one-shot issue called the 2016 Special was released, and features Ayme Sotuyo.
  • A five-issue miniseries named Ruinworld was released in July 2018. It is written and illustrated by Derek Laufman.
  • A four-issue miniseries named Capture Creatures ran from November 2014 to February 2015. It was written by Frank Gibson and illustrated by Rebecca Dreistadt.
  • A four-issue miniseries named Abigail and the Snowman ran from December 2014 to March 2015. It was created by Roger Langridge.
  • A five-issue miniseries named Mega Princess ran from November 2016 to April 2017. It was written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Brianne Drouhard.
  • An eight-issue comic book series based on The Amazing World of Gumball ran from June 2014 to March 2015. The comic book series was created by Frank Gibson and Tyson Hesse.
  • An eight-issue comic book series based on Rocko's Modern Life ran from December 2017 to September 2018. It was written by Ryan Ferrier and illustrated by Ian McGinty.
  • A four-issue miniseries named Brave Chef Brianna ran in 2017. It was written by Sam Sykes and illustrated by Selina Espiritu.
  • An 11-issue comic book series based on Bee and Puppycat ran from May 2014 to April 2016. Based on the series created by Natasha Allegri, the comic book series features Allegri, Garrett Jackson, Frank Gibson, Rebecca Dreidstadt, Tait Howard, Madeline Flores, Ian McGinty, Anissa Espinosa, T. Zysk, Madeline Rupert, Coleman Engle, Amy Fleck, Pranas Naujokaitis, Chrystin Garland, Flynn Nicholls, Meredith McClaren, Andrew Lorenzi, Joy Ang, Carey Pietsch, Wook-Jin Clark, Shanna Matuszak, David Caleron, Liz Fleming, Reimena Yee, Patrick Seery, Ji in Kim, Ko Takeuchi, and Mami Harada.

Boom! Box

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Experimental and "gleeful" imprint that publishes content for kids and adults.[50]

Originals

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Boom! Box launched with The Midas Flesh from Ryan North, Shelli Paroline, and Braden Lamb, the same team behind Boom!'s Adventure Time comic.[104] It followed this series up with Lumberjanes from ND Stevenson, Grace Ellis, editor Shannon Watters, and artist Gus Allen. Originally published as a mini-series, Lumberjanes was a big enough hit to become an ongoing,[105] ultimately running for 75 issues and a one-shot finale, with spin-off comics consisting of 3 original graphic novels and 4 annual one-shot specials. Since issue 18, all Lumberjanes comic books are written by Watters and Kat Leyh. Other Boom! Box series include Teen Dog by Jake Lawrence, Giant Days by John Allison and Max Sarin, and a Cyanide & Happiness collection, Punching Zoo.[106]

  • An eight-issue miniseries named The Backstagers ran from August 2016 to March 2017. It was written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Rian Sygh.
  • A 12-issue miniseries named Jonesy ran from February 2016 to April 2017. It was written by Sam Humphries and illustrated by Caitlyn Rose Boyle.
  • A 12-issue miniseries named By Night ran from June 2018 to June 2019. It was written by John Allison and illustrated by Christine Larsen.
  • A four-issue miniseries named Welcome to Wanderland ran from September 2018 to February 2019. It was written by Jacqueline Ball illustrations by Maddi Gonzalez.
  • There are 4 one-shot issues based on Lumberjanes. In 2015, Beyond Bay Leaf was released, and features Faith Erin Hicks and Rosemary Valero-O'Connell. In 2016, Making the Ghost of It was released, and features Kelly Thompson, Jen Wang, Savanna Ganucheau, and Christine Norrie. In 2017, Faire and Square was released, and features Holly Black, Gaby Epstein, Marina Julia, and cover artist Ru Xu. In 2018, A Midnight Summer's Scheme was released, and features Nicole Andelfinger, Maddi Gonzalez, Brittney Williams, and cover artist Natacha Bustos.
  • A three-issue graphic novel miniseries called Nuclear Winter was released in May 2018, January 2019, and September 2019. It is written and illustrated by Caroline Breault, who is credited as Cab.
  • A four-issue miniseries named Slam! ran from November 2016 to February 2017. It was written by Pamela Ribon and illustrated by Veronica Fish. A sequel miniseries called Slam! The Next Jam ran in late 2017. It was written by Ribon and illustrated by Marina Julia, featuring covers by Fish.
  • An ongoing series called Fence was first released in November 2017. It is written by C. S. Pacat and illustrated by Johanna the Mad. Since Issue 7, the covers are done by Hamlet Machine.
  • A four-issue miniseries called Dodge City ran from March 2018 to June 2018. It is written by Josh Trujillo and illustrated by Cara McGee.
  • A graphic novel called Hollow based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" that was published in 2022.

Licenses

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  • Boom! initiated an ongoing Munchkin comic book series beginning January 2015.[107] It ended in January 2017.
  • A graphic novel based on Clueless called Senior Year was released in August 2017. It is written by Amber Benson & Sarah Kuhn and illustrated by Siobhan Keenan.

Boom! Town

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The publisher launched an imprint from 2010 to 2012 called Boom! Town focusing on "literary comics". The first release through the imprint was a set of Robert Crumb Trading Cards.[108] The first book published via the imprint, Wheeler's I Thought You Would Be Funnier won the Eisner Award in 2011.[109]

Originals

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  • "The Show Must Go On" — collecting uncollected Roger Langridge series including "Fred the Clown" material as well as "Mugwump" strips. (October 2011)[110]

Archaia

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Boom! acquired Archaia Entertainment in June 2013 and made the company an imprint.[111]

Distribution

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All of Boom! Studios' single-issue comic books and graphic novels have been distributed to the Direct Market exclusively by Diamond Comics Distributors since 2018.[112]

Boom!'s graphic novels have been distributed to the book trade via Simon & Schuster in the United States since 2009,[113][114] HarperCollins in Canada,[6] Titan Books in the United Kingdom,[7] and Diamond Book Distributors internationally.[4]

Awards

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Award nominations

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Digital comics

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On January 3, 2008, Boom! became the first comic book company to offer a digital download of a comic book on the day and date of its release, partnering with MySpace Comic Books.[137]

One year later, on January 6, 2009, Boom! teamed with MySpace Comic Books again to offer a free digital day-and-date release for Hexed along with the "5 for 500" program, sending five copies at no cost to the top 500 retailers in the direct market.[138]

On March 23, 2011, the same day as the publication of the first issue of the comic book series based on Hellraiser, Boom! released a free original Prelude to Hellraiser short story co-written by Clive Barker as a downloadable PDF to promote the release.[139]

To promote the release in July 2011 of the first issue of Elric: The Balance Lost, Boom! published the Elric Free Online Prelude featuring a free eight-page web comic.[140]

In anticipation of the opening of the film Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Boom! serialized a free digital comic story that served as a prelude to the film.[141]

Alternate reality gaming

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On March 4, 2009, Boom! Studios announced Mark Sable's latest series Unthinkable. To promote the launch of the book, Boom! created an alternate reality game to be played during the time pre-orders were due.[142]

Boom! App

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On June 15, 2010, Boom! was the second comic book company to launch a branded app[143] following Marvel's April app launch.[144]

In other media

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Main article: List of television series and films based on Boom! Studios publications

See also

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References

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Boom! Studios is an and publisher founded in 2005 by Ross Richie and , with headquarters in , . The company specializes in creator-owned original series and licensed properties across various genres, operating through four imprints: BOOM! Studios for mature-audience titles, BOOM! Box for and sci-fi stories, KaBOOM! for all-ages content, and Archaia for high-quality literary works. Established amid a resurgence in independent comics, Boom! Studios launched its first publication, Zombie Tales #1, in June 2005, featuring contributions from creators like Mark Waid and Keith Giffen. Key early milestones include securing its first licensing deal with Warhammer: Damnation Crusade #1 in December 2006 and introducing the KaBOOM! imprint in March 2009 with Disney properties such as The Incredibles and The Muppet Show. The publisher expanded significantly in June 2013 by acquiring Archaia Entertainment, integrating acclaimed series like Mouse Guard, and later formed multimedia partnerships, including a first-look film and TV deal with 20th Century Fox in 2013–2014. In 2024, Boom! Studios was acquired by Penguin Random House as part of Random House Worlds, enhancing its global distribution and development capabilities; as of July 2025, Penguin Random House handles its print distribution. Boom! Studios has garnered critical acclaim and industry recognition, earning Eisner and , including an Eisner Award for Snarked in 2012 and achieving commercial success with bestsellers such as , , and . Its works have adapted into films like (2013) and television series including on Disney+ and Mech Cadets on , underscoring its influence in bridging comics with broader entertainment media. Under current leadership, including President Jen Harned, Publisher Michael Kelly, and Deputy Publisher Bryce Carlson—alongside recent editorial appointments such as Editor-in-Chief Andy Schmidt—the company continues to prioritize diverse storytelling for all audiences.

History

Founding and 2000s

Boom! Studios was founded on June 1, 2005, by Ross Richie and Andrew Cosby in Los Angeles, California, with initial capital provided through venture funding from Cosby's in-laws. The company aimed to publish original comic books and graphic novels, drawing on the founders' prior experience in Hollywood optioning comic properties for film adaptation. The publisher's debut title was the anthology Zombie Tales #1, released in June 2005, featuring zombie-themed stories by creators including Mark Waid and Keith Giffen. From the outset, Boom! Studios partnered with Diamond Comic Distributors for worldwide distribution to comic shops and bookstores, enabling broad market access for its early releases. In 2007, the company launched key original series such as 2 Guns, a crime-action comic written by Steven Grant, which later inspired a 2013 Universal Pictures film adaptation co-produced by the founders. By 2009, Boom! expanded its licensed properties with the debut of 28 Days Later, a 24-issue series set in the universe of the 2002 horror film, written by Michael Alan Nelson and illustrated by Declan Shalvey. Amid the 2008 global financial recession, which strained the comic industry with declining sales and retailer consolidations, Boom! Studios faced economic pressures but survived by maintaining a lean operation and focusing on high-potential original content. By the end of 2009, the publisher had grown its output to approximately 100 titles, encompassing both original works and licensed adaptations across genres like horror, , and action.

2010s Expansion

During the early , Boom! Studios marked a pivotal phase of growth by launching its KaBOOM! imprint in February 2011, rebranding the previous Boom! Kids line to focus on all-ages content appealing to both children and adults. This move was exemplified by the release of the graphic novel Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, on March 29, 2011, which tied into a simultaneous animated DVD and targeted bookstores, libraries, and the direct market. The imprint quickly expanded to include licensed properties like and original series, broadening the company's reach beyond young adult and mature audiences. In June 2013, Boom! Studios acquired , an award-winning indie publisher known for titles like , merging its catalog into Boom!'s library while maintaining Archaia as a standalone imprint. This acquisition created one of the largest independent comic IP libraries, enhancing Boom!'s portfolio with high-profile graphic novels and fostering cross-promotion opportunities. The integration supported greater creative diversity and positioned Boom! as a major player in the graphic novel market. By 2014, the company achieved notable success with , a BOOM! Box imprint series launched in April that debuted as a but became an ongoing title due to strong sales and critical acclaim, including multiple for Best New Series. The mid-to-late 2010s saw further expansion into licensed properties, highlighted by the 2018 ongoing series and crossover events like , which built on the initial 2016 launch to drive multimedia adaptations and fan engagement. In December 2016, Boom! hired Arune Singh as Vice President of Marketing to oversee communications and brand strategy, bolstering promotional efforts amid rising output. The company significantly increased its publishing volume, reaching over 150 titles annually by the late decade, supported by exclusive distribution deals like the 2012 agreement with for the direct market, which widened retail access. Early digital experiments, such as Comixology partnerships, complemented this print-focused growth.

2020s Developments

In 2020, the significantly disrupted Boom! Studios' operations, particularly affecting comic retail distribution and sales as stores closed and events were canceled. To support retailers, the company introduced an unprecedented Retailer Support Services Program, offering full returnability on all titles shipped through June 2020 and extending affidavit returns on items through December 2020. In May 2021, founder Ross Richie transitioned from his role as CEO to Chairman of the Board, stepping back from day-to-day management while remaining involved in strategic oversight. Leadership responsibilities shifted to key executives, including Filip Sablik, who served as President of Publishing and Marketing before becoming President of the company. In July 2024, announced its acquisition of Boom! Studios, with the deal closing later that summer, enhancing the company's global distribution and development capabilities. Marking its 20th anniversary in 2025, Boom! Studios released a special anthology for on May 3, featuring excerpts from iconic series such as , , , and . The company also hosted a dedicated panel at titled "20 Years, Here's To The Future!" on October 11, where it announced expansions to ongoing series and celebrated creator milestones. In November 2025, Boom! Studios announced a new licensing partnership with to publish original My Little Pony comics, with stories set in the Friendship is Magic universe debuting in late 2026 alongside deluxe reprints of prior material. The deal, teased during the anniversary panel, builds on the publisher's existing Hasbro collaborations like . At ComicsPRO 2025, Boom! Studios revealed plans to launch fewer new series that year, emphasizing a quality-focused strategy to prioritize titles with strong potential for success amid industry challenges. Effective July 1, 2025, Boom! Studios shifted its exclusive direct market distribution from to Publisher Services, aligning with PRH's acquisition of the company in July 2024 and streamlining logistics for comics and graphic novels. This change positions Boom! alongside other PRH-distributed publishers like Marvel and , enhancing trade and bookstore access while maintaining support for its imprints such as KaBOOM! and Archaia.

Imprints

Boom! Studios operates through four main imprints as of 2025, following its acquisition by in 2024, which enhanced its distribution capabilities without altering the imprint structure.

Boom! Studios Main Imprint

The Boom! Studios main imprint is the publisher's flagship line, dedicated to mature-audience comic books and graphic novels that emphasize bold storytelling in science fiction, horror, and action genres. This imprint prioritizes innovative narratives for adult readers, distinguishing it through its commitment to high-impact, creator-driven content that explores complex themes and high-stakes adventures. Key original series under the main imprint include (2021–2023, with spin-offs ongoing), a high-octane action epic co-created by , Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney, which follows an immortal warrior's quest for answers amid relentless violence. Another standout is (2019–present), a critically acclaimed horror series by and Werther Dell'Edera, centering on a young confronting threats in a small town. These titles exemplify the imprint's focus on genre-blending originals that have achieved significant commercial and critical success. The imprint also handles prominent licensed properties, such as (2018–present), which reimagines the iconic action franchise with new team dynamics and cosmic battles, and (2019–2024), adapting the supernatural horror series with fresh arcs exploring the Slayer's legacy. With an annual output exceeding 50 series, the main imprint sustains a robust publishing schedule that supports diverse creative visions. Editorial guidelines for the main imprint stress creator ownership, enabling writers and artists to retain rights while providing publishing support, including competitive royalties and development resources for original concepts. This approach fosters long-term partnerships and has been instrumental in attracting top talent to produce enduring genre works.

KaBOOM!

KaBOOM! is Boom! Studios' all-ages imprint, rebranded and launched in February 2011 from the earlier Boom! Kids line to target children and teens with engaging, comics centered on and humor. The imprint prioritizes positive, inclusive storytelling that reflects diverse experiences and promotes themes of friendship, exploration, and growth, ensuring content appeals broadly without mature elements. Key licensed properties have driven KaBOOM!'s success, including the Adventure Time comic series, which ran from 2012 to 2018 and expanded the Cartoon Network show's whimsical world through episodic tales of heroism and absurdity. Similarly, the series, published from 2015 to 2019, adapted the animated show's magical adventures, emphasizing emotional depth and ensemble dynamics in issues that explored gem lore and personal bonds. These titles exemplify KaBOOM!'s approach to adapting popular media into accessible graphic formats that encourage imaginative play. Original series under KaBOOM! include Herobear and the Kid by Mike Kunkel, a long-running adventure about a boy and his transforming companion, blending humor with heartfelt lessons since its early 2000s iterations revived under the imprint. Another representative example is The Baker Street Peculiars (2014), a mystery tale by Langridge and Tommy Larkin featuring animal detectives solving Sherlock Holmes-inspired puzzles with wit and whimsy. In a recent expansion, Boom! Studios announced a 2025 partnership with to publish new comics under KaBOOM!, set to debut original stories in late 2026 alongside deluxe reprints, continuing the franchise's tradition of magical friendship adventures. Certain licensed properties, such as those from , are shared across imprints to maximize reach.

Boom! Box

Boom! Box is an imprint of Boom! Studios launched in December 2013, specializing in graphic novels and limited series that prioritize innovative, non-traditional storytelling formats. The imprint was established to provide a platform for experimental comics aimed primarily at readers, debuting with the original series The Flesh, a adventure blending mythological elements with quirky humor. From its inception, Boom! Box has focused on amplifying diverse voices from creators of varied backgrounds, fostering narratives that emphasize inclusivity, hope, and social themes through bold, unconventional approaches to structure and genre. A core emphasis of the imprint lies in original graphic novels (OGNs) rather than perpetual , enabling self-contained stories that allow for greater creative risk-taking and format experimentation, such as integrating prose elements with to enhance emotional depth and pacing. This approach has produced standout originals like (2017–present), a sports drama centered on fencing rivals at a prestigious , featuring diverse LGBTQ+ representation and dynamic, expressive artwork that captures the intensity of competition and personal growth. Another key title, Wynd (2019–present), explores fantasy worlds through a young protagonist's journey of self-discovery, highlighted by intricate, painterly art styles that blend whimsical and dark tones to underscore themes of prejudice and belonging. These works exemplify the imprint's commitment to unique visual and narrative experimentation, often drawing from slice-of-life, adventure, and speculative genres without relying on extended serialization. In addition to originals, Boom! Box has incorporated limited licenses to expand its innovative scope, adapting established properties into finite, creatively unbound tales that align with its experimental ethos. While sharing a literary bent with the Archaia imprint in pursuing sophisticated , Boom! Box differentiates itself by innovating in structural hybridity and genre fusion, supporting emerging talents in shorter, impactful runs.

Boom! Town

Boom! Town was an imprint of Boom! Studios launched in January 2010 and discontinued in 2011, designed to spotlight literary , , and experimental storytelling by diverse indie creators. The imprint emphasized nurturing up-and-coming and established alternative cartoonists through original works, selective reissues of out-of-print material, and merchandising opportunities, allowing for creative flexibility outside the publisher's mainstream and licensed titles. Focused on brevity and concept testing, Boom! Town prioritized , anthologies, and one-shot collections typically spanning 4–6 issues or standalone graphic novels, enabling creators to explore bold ideas without long-term commitments. Unlike other imprints, it featured no major licensed properties, instead highlighting original content that blended humor, , and personal narratives to elevate indie voices in the literary space. Key originals include I Thought You Would Be Funnier (2010) by Shannon Wheeler, a collection of rejected New Yorker cartoons that captured absurd everyday and earned the 2011 Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication, propelling Wheeler's career within Boom! Studios. Another standout is Space Ducks: An Infinite Comic Book of Musical Greatness (2012) by , an innovative integrating comics with the musician's songs to explore themes of isolation and , exemplifying the imprint's support for multimedia and personal projects. The imprint's success stories underscore its role in talent development, with creators like Wheeler securing multi-book deals and transitioning to the main Boom! Studios line for further projects, such as I Don't Get It (2014), while others like Denis Kitchen contributed reissues of R. Crumb trading cards, bridging underground history with new audiences. This approach aligned with Boom! Studios' broader strategy to diversify its portfolio through specialized imprints.

Archaia

Archaia Entertainment was founded in 2002 by Mark Smylie as an independent publisher focused on high-quality graphic novels and , initially to self-publish his epic fantasy series Artesia. The imprint quickly gained recognition for its emphasis on creator-owned works that blend intricate storytelling with artistic excellence, particularly in genres such as fantasy, , and literary narratives. In June 2013, Boom! Studios acquired Archaia, integrating it as a standalone imprint while preserving its editorial independence and expanding access to broader distribution and production resources. This acquisition allowed Archaia to maintain its reputation for publishing sophisticated, artistically driven projects, including award-winning titles like (2006–present), created by David Petersen, which has earned multiple Eisner and for its detailed anthropomorphic fantasy world-building. Another prominent example is the Jim Henson's graphic novel series, beginning with Creation Myths in 2011 and continuing through various prequel and expansion stories that explore the film's universe with rich, mythological depth. These works exemplify Archaia's commitment to creator-driven narratives that prioritize thematic complexity and visual artistry over mainstream commercial trends. Post-acquisition, Archaia has leveraged Boom! Studios' infrastructure for enhanced , , and global reach, enabling the release of ambitious projects while upholding its focus on innovative, nomination-worthy content. Notable among recent publications is Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe (2025), a three-issue by Petersen and Gabriel Rodríguez that delves into the origins of a legendary artifact in the lore, completing its run in June 2025. This integration has solidified Archaia's role in elevating literary graphic novels within the industry, fostering collaborations that yield critically acclaimed, enduring works.

Distribution

Boom! Studios, founded in 2005, initially relied on for its primary physical distribution to the direct market of specialty shops worldwide. This partnership, which became exclusive in 2012, handled the bulk of Boom!'s print comic shipments through the mid-2020s, supporting sales in over 50 countries via Diamond's network. For the bookstore trade, distribution was managed separately by , enabling presence in major retail chains like . In July 2025, Boom! Studios transitioned to (PRH) as its exclusive distributor for all print titles, ending the long-standing arrangement with after nearly two decades. This shift, announced in December 2024, consolidated print distribution across comic shops, bookstores, mass-market outlets such as and Target, and libraries under PRH's unified model. The change addressed 2020s industry challenges, including supply chain disruptions from the and 's operational strains. PRH's involvement has expanded Boom!'s retail footprint, leveraging its established relationships to increase shelf space in non-specialty stores and enhance overall accessibility for graphic novels and periodicals. Internationally, distribution continues through a combination of PRH's global infrastructure and regional licensees who handle localized printing, translation, and sales in markets like and Asia.

Digital and Online

Boom! Studios entered the digital distribution space in the early 2010s by partnering with , enabling electronic releases of its comic titles alongside print editions. This move allowed readers to access series such as licensed properties and original works through the app and web viewer, reflecting the publisher's early adoption of cloud-based platforms for broader reach. Currently, Boom! Studios distributes its digital via major platforms including (integrating former content), , and , providing seamless access to single issues, graphic novels, and collections. The company supports day-and-date digital releases for select titles, synchronizing online availability with physical comic shop drops to capitalize on immediate reader demand. For creator-owned projects, Boom! Studios utilizes revenue share models that allocate a portion of digital sales proceeds to writers and artists, often including minimum guarantees to support production. Post-2020, digital sales for Boom! Studios saw notable growth amid industry-wide shifts toward online consumption, driven by enhanced platform integrations and the expansion of during the . This uptick complemented traditional print revenue, with digital channels enabling global accessibility and diverse monetization. The Boom! Studios app, introduced in , features day-and-date releases and subscription options to further engage digital audiences. In May 2025, following the transition to PRH distribution, Boom! Studios digital titles were removed from library platforms such as Comics Plus due to PRH's policies on digital lending, limiting access for library patrons. On September 30, 2025, Boom! Studios announced a partnership with to adapt and distribute select titles in vertical-scroll format, aiming to reach a broader global digital audience through WEBTOON's platform.

Recognition

Major Awards

Boom! Studios has garnered significant recognition through its titles across major industry awards, particularly the Comic Industry Awards, , and Media Awards, highlighting the publisher's contributions to diverse genres from all-ages adventure to horror and literary graphic novels. The , often considered the Oscars of , have honored numerous Boom! titles for excellence in storytelling, artistry, and innovation. For instance, from the BOOM! Box imprint won Best New Series and Best Publication for Teens in 2015, celebrating its inclusive, action-packed narrative aimed at young readers. Similarly, in 2021, writer received the Best Writer award for (BOOM! Studios), among other works, recognizing his suspenseful horror series that blends folklore with emotional depth. More recently, in 2025, letterer Clayton Cowles won Best Lettering for (BOOM! Studios), underscoring the imprint's ongoing strength in visual craftsmanship. The , which emphasize achievement in comics and sequential art, have also frequently recognized Boom! Studios, especially through its Archaia imprint, known for sophisticated, literary works. , created by David Petersen and published under Archaia, secured multiple victories between 2007 and 2016, including Best Graphic Album of Previously Published Work in 2015 for Baldwin the Brave and Other Tales and in 2014 for Volume Three: The Black Axe, praised for its intricate world-building and medieval-inspired anthropomorphic tales. Other highlights include winning Best Original Graphic Publication for Younger Readers in both 2015 and 2016 (BOOM! Box), reflecting the series' enduring appeal and positive representation. Archaia leads in literary categories, with additional wins like the 2012 Best Single Issue or Story for Jim Henson's Tale of Sand, which also earned three that year for Best Graphic Album—New, Best Penciller/Inker, and Best Lettering. Overall, Boom! imprints have accumulated over a dozen Harvey wins, with Archaia accounting for nearly half, often in graphic album and adaptation categories that elevate prose-to-comics translations. In the GLAAD Media Awards, which honor outstanding LGBTQ+ representation in media, Boom! Studios titles have been celebrated for their inclusive storytelling. Lumberjanes won the Outstanding Comic Book award in 2016, lauded for its diverse ensemble of young characters navigating friendship and adventure with queer themes woven naturally into the narrative. The following year, 2017, The Woods by and Michael Dialynas (BOOM! Studios) took home the same honor, recognized for its elements intertwined with explorations of identity and community. These victories, alongside occasional nominations for titles like , affirm Boom!'s commitment to authentic queer narratives across its imprints.

Notable Nominations

Boom! Studios has received numerous nominations at the Comic Industry Awards, underscoring the publisher's prominence in the comics industry, especially with a marked increase in the that reflects its expanding influence. In 2022 alone, the company earned ten nominations across various categories, including Best Limited Series for The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe , Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team for Andrade on the same title, and Best Coloring for Andrade's work on The Many Deaths of Laila Starr and Stray Dogs. The titles have been recurrently nominated, particularly in cover art categories from 2019 to 2024, highlighting the series' visual appeal and commercial success under Boom!'s imprint. For instance, in 2021, Jamal Campbell was nominated for Best Cover Artist for his covers on , while earlier years saw similar recognition for artists like Daniele Di Nicuolo on . These nominations spanned multiple iterations, including and Power Rangers Unlimited, demonstrating consistent industry acclaim for the franchise's artistic contributions. Earlier notable nominations include the 2008 Eisner recognition for : Fall 1152 and Winter 1152 by David Petersen in the Best Publication for Kids category, which spotlighted Archaia's output prior to its acquisition by Boom! Studios and helped establish the publisher's reputation for high-quality fantasy titles. Overall, these nominations—rising from three in 2020 to ten in 2022—have significantly boosted the visibility of Boom!-affiliated creators, fostering greater opportunities in mainstream and independent comics. In 2025, Boom! Studios received multiple Eisner Award nominations, including Best New Series for by and Tonylee Christopher and by Tony Fleecs and Mirka Andolfo; Best Writer for ; Best Penciller/Inker for Filipe on Rare Flavours; and additional categories for creators Ram V and Bilquis Evely, further demonstrating the publisher's continued prominence as of November 2025.

Digital Initiatives

Digital Comics and Platforms

Boom! Studios entered the digital comics space in 2010 through a partnership with , enabling the distribution of their titles on iPads and other digital devices shortly after the platform's launch. This collaboration allowed readers to access Boom! Studios' catalog via Comixology's app, which features guided view technology for panel-by-panel reading optimized for mobile screens. By 2012, the publisher expanded its digital presence with the debut of major series like , which drove substantial online sales and introduced new readers to their content through digital channels. In 2016, Boom! Studios renewed its distribution agreement with and extended availability to Amazon's Kindle platform, broadening access to their . Following Amazon's 2023 acquisition and integration of ComiXology into Kindle, Boom! titles remain accessible via Kindle apps and devices. These efforts contributed to growing digital engagement, as Comixology's tools supported features like adjustable text sizing for dialogue balloons in select titles and zoomable panels to enhance readability. To further innovate in webcomics, Boom! Studios announced a partnership with in September 2025, adapting acclaimed series such as , , , and Wynd into vertical-scroll formats tailored for mobile consumption. This initiative experiments with webcomic-style storytelling, reformatting traditional page layouts for infinite scrolling to appeal to 's 155 million monthly active users worldwide as of September 2025. The move aims to boost digital readership by tapping into the platform's young, global demographic. Overall, Boom! Studios' digital initiatives have paralleled industry trends, with the global webcomics market projected to grow from USD 8.17 billion in 2025 to USD 13.04 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 6.89%, reflecting increased adoption of digital formats. The Boom! app serves as a companion for accessing exclusive previews and purchasing titles, complementing these platform partnerships.

Interactive Experiences

Boom! Studios has explored interactive storytelling through alternate reality games (ARGs) to immerse fans in its comic narratives. In 2009, the publisher launched an online ARG to promote the mini-series Unthinkable by Mark Sable, where participants solved puzzles and uncovered clues tied to the story's themes of elements, blending real-world web interactions with the comic's plot. The company has also developed mobile apps to deliver exclusive and enhance user engagement. In , Boom! Studios debuted its iOS app for iPad and iPhone, offering day-and-date digital releases of titles like 28 Days Later and Die Hard, alongside interactive features such as integrated Twitter feeds for creator updates in later iterations like the 2011 Stan Lee app. A standalone app followed in 2017, partnering with Madefire to provide access to the full library of imprints including KaBOOM! and Archaia, with enhanced reading experiences beyond static e-comics. The app was retired in 2021 following Madefire's shutdown. Social media integrations play a key role in Boom! Studios' fan interactions, with active accounts on platforms like , , and X (formerly ) used to share previews, behind-the-scenes content, and community polls. These channels facilitate direct engagement, such as live Q&A sessions and spotlights, fostering a participatory community around series like and . Complementing this, the publisher hosts fan events at major conventions, including panels, creator signings, and exclusive merchandise drops at and New York Comic-Con, where attendees participate in contests and portfolio reviews. In 2025, marking its 20th anniversary, Boom! Studios introduced enhancements to its digital and event offerings, including the "20 for 20" collection of affordable reprints and special issues featuring iconic series previews. Convention activations at events like New York Comic-Con expanded with limited-edition comic packs and merchandise, while campaigns amplified anniversary specials to encourage fan-shared content and virtual participation.

Adaptations

Film and Television

Boom! Studios has seen several of its original titles adapted into film and television projects, expanding the reach of its graphic novels into live-action and animated formats. These adaptations often highlight the studio's strengths in genre storytelling, particularly horror, action, and , drawing from properties that blend high-stakes narratives with character-driven drama. The 2013 film 2 Guns, directed by and starring and , was adapted from the graphic novel series of the same name by and illustrated by Mateus Santolouco. Published by Boom! Studios starting in 2007, the story follows two undercover agents who inadvertently steal money from the CIA during a bank heist, leading to a tense buddy-action thriller. The adaptation, produced by , closely mirrored the comic's pulp-inspired plot of double-crosses and moral ambiguity, grossing over $132 million worldwide and marking one of Boom!'s early successful transitions to the big screen. In 2015, Boom! Studios' acclaimed horror series The Woods by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas was optioned for television by Universal Cable Productions, with development accelerating in 2016 when greenlit an hour-long sci-fi drama pilot to be directed and produced by . The series, centered on a high school mysteriously transported to an alien planet, was positioned as a flagship adaptation emphasizing elements from the ongoing comic run that concluded in 2019. As of 2025, the project remains in development limbo at , with no further production announcements despite initial momentum. The horror title by and Werther Dell'Edera entered television development in 2021 through Netflix's with Boom! Studios, with showrunners Trevor Macy and Mike Flanagan initially attached to co-write and executive produce an adaptation of the story about a teenage monster hunter. By October 2025, the project shifted away from to , which announced simultaneous development of a live-action and an adult animated television series, with Tynion IV serving as and potential director for the animated component. This move reflects ongoing interest in the series' Eisner Award-winning blend of and psychological terror. Boom! Studios' licensed Power Rangers comic series, launched in 2018, has significantly influenced subsequent television reboots by providing expansive, character-focused narratives that expand the franchise's lore. Under writers like Ryan Parrott and , the comics introduced multiverse crossovers and reimagined team dynamics, such as in and Power Rangers Unlimited, which inspired elements in the 2023 series on . Recent comic developments, including the 2024 reboot Power Rangers Prime, offer potential lessons for Disney's planned live-action reboot series announced in 2025, including fresh continuity and diverse storytelling to revitalize the brand. The action comic , co-created by , Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney, continued development toward film production in 2025 for , with Reeves starring as the immortal warrior B., a half-mortal assassin seeking answers about his curse. Initially announced in 2021, the project gained momentum when director joined in March 2025, following multiple script revisions by writers like Chris Yeh and . Lin's involvement, known for high-octane sequences in the franchise, aligns with the comic's violent, mythological tone, positioning it as a major cinematic event for Boom!'s output. In 2021, Boom! Studios' graphic novel series by was adapted into an eight-episode horror-comedy anthology television series for Disney+, created by and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series explores supernatural tales for young audiences, with each episode drawing from the comics' eerie, twist-filled stories set just beyond the normal world. It premiered on October 15, 2021, but was removed from the platform in May 2023 as part of Disney's content cost-cutting measures. Boom! Studios' comic series by and Takeshi Miyazawa was adapted into the animated series Mech Cadets for , developed by Aaron Lam and Eileen Shim. The 10-episode show follows Stanford Yu, a janitor's son who bonds with a giant to defend Earth from alien threats, emphasizing themes of found family and diversity. It premiered globally on August 10, 2023, and received praise for its representation and action sequences.

Video Games and Merchandise

Boom! Studios has expanded its Power Rangers intellectual property into video games through tie-in comics that complement multimedia adaptations. In 2024, Digital Eclipse released Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, a beat 'em up game where the Rangers battle a robotic version of Rita Repulsa who travels back in time to prevent their formation. To support this release, Boom! Studios announced Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind #1 in August 2025, a direct comic tie-in exploring the game's narrative elements under its Hasbro license. The 2023 Netflix special : Once & Always, marking the franchise's 30th anniversary, spurred a range of merchandise including premium T-shirts featuring anniversary collages and replica hero costumes worn in production, such as the Blue Ranger set. These items, produced under Hasbro's oversight, extended the special's reach into consumer products, with apparel and accessories available through major retailers. Collectibles from Boom! Studios' original series have also gained popularity among fans. For , the publisher released a facsimile edition of issue #1 in 2025, designed as an ultimate collector's item with high-fidelity for longtime readers and newcomers alike. Similarly, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024 with a campaign for a complete comic library, including exclusive collectibles such as a "Roanoke Cabin Foot Locker" storage box, an anniversary pin, a patch, and a sticker sheet, enhancing the series' appeal as a boxed set for enthusiasts. Boom! Studios' licensing agreements have facilitated broader merchandise ecosystems. Under its longstanding partnership for , the publisher's integrate with toy and collectible lines, including Pop! vinyl figures of Rangers and villains produced via Hasbro's master licensing. Recent expansions include 2025 acquisitions for Jem and the Holograms and , enabling future merchandise collaborations in apparel, figures, and accessories. These video game tie-ins, merchandise, and licensing deals have bolstered Boom! Studios' financial stability, contributing to 12 consecutive years of revenue growth from 2011 to 2023 amid industry challenges, with estimated annual revenue reaching $54.8 million by 2025. The company's acquisition by in 2024 further underscores the sustainability provided by diversified income from licensed IPs and consumer products.

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