On Wednesday, February 11th, BOOM! Studios is releasing THE CENTER HOLDS #1!

Check this out – a percentage of the sales from THE CENTER HOLDS will be donated to The Hero Initiative – an organization that helps comic creators in need. Now THAT’s a superhero!

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

THE CENTER HOLDS #1

Written by Larry Hama
Illustrated by M.D. “Doc” Bright
Colors by Josh Burcham

Letters by Janice Chiang

Covers & Cover Artists:
M.D. “Doc” Bright & Joe Quinones (Cover A)
Khary Randolph w/ Joshua Jensen (Cover B)
Khary Randolph w/ Joshua Jensen (Cover C – Full Art Variant)
Chuck Patton w/ Roger Robinson & Joshua Jensen (Cover D – Full Art Variant)
M.D. “Doc” Bright (Cover E – Black & White Variant)(Larry Hama Signed Edition)
Jamal Igle (Cover F – Reveal Variant)
M.D. “Doc” Bright (Cover G – Full Art Variant)

A new superhero universe is born!

In a world where superheroes have become commonplace, heroes are required to join a union or else face serious financial liability for the damage caused during battles.

Enter the Superheroes’ Union: A team-up of genius Scyber, psychic Lakshmi, the mysterious Keeper, and child prodigy Nekkotron, among others, as they battle villains and bureaucracy alike.

And though the delicate balance of mitigating damage while saving lives is already tough enough, they’ve got their own worries with a constant stream of villains rising up to challenge them.

Marking the final work by M.D. “Doc” Bright along with legendary writer Larry Hama, follow along as they question the very nature of what it means to be a hero in this thrilling new giant-size issue!


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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