On Wednesday, August 27th, BOOM! Studios is releasing MINOR ARCANA #10 from one of the most renowned creators in comics, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Jeff Lemire, along with colorist Patricio Delpeche, and the incomparable letterer Steve Wands!

Here’s a look at the covers, the storyline, and preview pages for this week’s new release from BOOM! Studios on New Comic Book Day! #NCBD

MINOR ARCANA #10

THE BALLAD OF BUDD ST. PIERRE: 1977-1980
Written by Jeff Lemire
Illustrated by Jeff Lemire
Colors by Patricio Delpeche

Letters by Steve Wands

Covers & Cover Artists:
Jeff Lemire (Cover A)
Fábio Moon (Cover B)
Rebeca Puebla (Cover C – BOOM! 20th Anniversary Variant)
Jeff Lemire (Cover D – Justice Tarot Card Full Art Variant)
Rebeca Puebla (Cover E – BOOM! 20th Anniversary Full Art Variant)
Caspar Wijngaard (Cover F – Full Art Variant)
Fábio Moon (Cover G – Full Art Variant)

The ballad of Budd St. Pierre continues!

Locked up, Budd has plenty of time to reflect on his past mistakes.

Though he finds temporary solace in his routine, as well as exploring Tarot, the fate of his relationship with his wife and daughter is uncertain.


About BOOM! Studios:

BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class  comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences.

Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including LumberjanesThe WoodsGiant DaysKlaus, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties.

BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century Fox for film and with 20th Television for the small screen. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.


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