Summary
Since its 2005 inception, Boom! Studios have garnered a respectable reputation for putting out a diverse array of titles. The company quickly managed to turn heads with the sharp artwork and quality storytelling it had to offer.
Boom! Studios are eclectic in their approach to hiring creators, working with both well-established and fledgling writers and artists alike. The result has been the discovery of numerous exciting new creative minds in the comic book medium over the years. The company has also set itself apart in regard to titles for children and young adults, putting out a variety of acclaimed efforts for these age groups. Overall, Boom! Studios continue to increase its presence in the comics world and beyond, as some of its titles are now in the process of being adapted for both film and television.
5Mouse Guard
An Off-Beat Look at Medieval Bravery
In one of Boom! Studios’ most eccentric titles, readers areintroduced to a medieval worldpopulated by humanized mice. The titular Mouse Guard serves as the main focus of the series, a brave mouse brotherhood who do their best to protect those in need.
With predatory animal classes to contend with, the Mouse Guard serves asboth guardians and guidesto regular mice. With finely detailed, well-colored artwork and sharp, nicely paced storytelling, the series is a perfect fit for younger readers. With plenty of adventurous stories and intriguing characters to keep track of, Mouse Guard has proven to be a consistent hit for Boom! Studios over the years.
4The Woods
A Thoughtful Look at Both High School Life and Survival
This wild sci-fi/horror mash-upintroduces readers to a Milwaukee prep school that is in for a scary surprise. A large portion of both students and staff find themselves suddenly trapped in an alien world wholly unlike their own.
From there, readers follow a diverse set of leading characters as a fearsome journey of survival and adjustment begins. The new world the characters find themselves in is a dense, woodland-covered moon out in deep space. The characters are richly developed, and many serve as incredibly on-point toreal-life high school settings and experiences, making for poignant, human drama in among all the action.
3Once & Future
A Subversive, Twisted Look at King Arthur
This unexpectedly dark fantasy seriesgives readers a bleak, unsettling take on Arthurian legend. When the mighty King Arthur is resurrected in the present day, he proves to be unlike anything his would-be followers could have expected.
The result is a dangerous, powerful king running riot, causing mass destruction and murder everywhere he goes. Needless to say, the sword-wielding menace must be stopped, leading to the introduction of a retired monster hunter and her grandson, who must work together to put a stop to the madness. Between the unconventional take on King Arthur and the generally imaginative, high-stakes storytelling, Once & Future consistently entertained readers throughout its three-year run.
2Lumberjanes
A Thoughtful, Coming-of-Age Hit
This well-regarded, coming-of-age hit enjoyed a six-year run after kicking off as a miniseries.Lumberjanestakes readers to a summer campoverrun by supernatural phenomena.
The series follows a group of young girls at the camp, who encounter a variety of bizarre threats,including a litany of monsters. The titularLumberjanestake it upon themselves to uncover the hidden truths of the area, making for intriguing, often mysterious fare. Widely praised for its character diversity and ability to tackle complex themes and characterizations,Lumberjanesproved to be a smash hit for Boom! Studios during its run.
1Something Is Killing The Children
An Unsettling Monster Mystery
Initially planned as a mere five-part miniseries,Something Is Killing The Childrentook on a life of its own due to monumental acclaim. The praise even led to it picking up an Eisner Award nomination, as well as a sizable fan following.
The series focuses on the town of Archer’s Peak where, terrifyingly, childrenhave begun vanishing without a trace. The few who are found again claim there are monsters afoot. Fortunately for the community, Erica Slaughter,a gutsy monster hunter, steps in to investigate. With thoughtful character development, intensity, and a suitably unsettling atmosphere, this series has largely gone from strength to strength and is even in the process of being adapted for TV.
