BOOM! Sci-Fi Series 'Arcadia' #2 and
'Broken World' #1 Go to Second Print


Arcadia #2 Second Print Cover by Eric Scott Pfeiffer


Broken World #1 Second Print Cover by Christopher Peterson
 

June 16, 2015 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce that the sci-fi thrillers Arcadia #2 and Broken World #1 have both sold out at the distributor level. The publisher has rushed to second printings to fill demand.

 

Arcadia #2 second print ships with a new cover by series artist Eric Scott Pfeiffer and carries a retail price of $3.99 with a Diamond Code of APR158748. Orders close on June 22nd, and it is anticipated to be in stores on July 8th. Arcadia #1 also sold out at the distributor level shortly after release and a second print is currently available for order with a retail price of $3.99 under a Diamond Code of APR158123.

 

Broken World #1 second print ships with a new cover by series artist Christopher Peterson and carries a retail price of $3.99 with a Diamond Code of APR158749. Orders close on June 22nd, and it is anticipated to be in stores on July 8th.

 

Comic book fans should bear in mind that first printings of Arcadia #2 and Broken World #1 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!

 

Alex Paknadel and Eric Scott Pfeiffer make their comics debut with the sprawling sci-fi thriller Arcadia. When 99% of humankind is wiped out by a pandemic, four billion people are “saved” by being digitized at the brink of death and uploaded into Arcadia, a utopian simulation in the cloud. But when Arcadia begins to rapidly deplete the energy resources upon which the handful of survivors in the real world (aka “The Meat”) depends, how long will The Meat be able—and willing—to help?

 

Praise for Arcadia:

 

“Arcadia #1 is a story full of interesting philosophical questions, great characters, and a fun sci-fi plot.” - IGN

 

“...a somber but engaging first issue that examines our own world's social ills in unusual ways, with a script that throws in some surprises combined with some darkly fascinating art.” - Comic Book Resources

 

“If you liked the Descender debut and are looking for something that takes the next step, or if you’re just into intelligent, querying science fiction, then [Arcadia] is the book for you.” - Comicosity

 

“Arcadia #1 is one of the better sci-fi debuts of 2015, and could be a title to watch.” - Major Spoilers

 

“I haven’t been truly intrigued by a comic in a while. I am interested to see where Paknadel takes us on this ride. So far, so good.” - Comic Bastards

 

In Broken World, Frank Barbiere and Christopher Peterson take readers to Earth in the final days before a catastrophic meteor strike. Time is running out for Elena Marlowe. While most of the planet’s population and her family were approved by the government to escape on one of the giant spaceships headed to another planet, her application was denied due to her mysterious past. With the meteor fast approaching, Elena tries desperately to find a way to fake her way onto the last ship or else be left behind to die with the rest of Earth’s rejected denizens.

 

Praise for Broken World:

 

“Broken World #1 is an amazingly strong start...with a premise that's strong enough on its own but is made even stronger by the surprise cliffhanger.” - Comic Book Resources

 

“Barbiere and Peterson set up relatively standard tropes, and then drive trucks directly through them, allowing a far more interesting, sad, and worthwhile story to drive pass between the walls of expectation.” - Multiversity

 

“Broken World is a must read for those who love the end of the world genre and are looking for a fresh take...” - Geeks With Wives

“I was emotionally gripped by this book from beginning to end.” - Bloody Disgusting

 

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS

Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints. The original Studios imprint is home to Mike Carey's Suicide Risk; James Tynion IV's The Woods; Mark Waid's Irredeemable; Sons of Anarchy; and Big Trouble in Little China. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 Guns was released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts; Jim Davis’ Garfield; Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Steven Universe; Mike Kunkel’s Herobear and the Kid; and Natasha Allegri's Bee and PuppyCat. BOOM!'s experimental imprint BOOM! Box publishes The Midas Flesh and Lumberjanes. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, Gunnerkrigg Court, Rust, and Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films. In August 2014, BOOM! Studios began a similar first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox TV to develop properties for the small screen.