Media release — BOOM! Studios is pleased to reveal MISFIT CITY, an all-new monthly comic book series from screenwriter Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith (“Legally Blonde,” “10 things I dislike about You”) as well as Kurt Lustgarten, together with artist Naomi Franquiz, debuting in may 2017 from the groundbreaking BOOM! Box imprint.
Nothing’s occurred in Wilder’s hometown considering that they filmed that cult kids’ experience motion picture there in the ’80s…but that’s ancient history. up until one day, she as well as her buddies come upon a centuries-old treasure map drawn by the notorious pirate Black Mary…and they discover themselves on a real-life experience in the town they dreamed of escaping.
“Much like our heroines, I grew up in a little town in the Pacific Northwest, yearning to have a life-changing experience,” states Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith.
“Everyone desires their town harbored a deep dark secret, as well as for the women of Cannon Cove, it does,” adds co-creator Kurt Lustgarten, who likewise spoke about the specific tone of the book. “We wished to evoke the feel of every fantastic 1980s youngsters traditional experience motion picture with a riot grrrl twist.”
“We’re telling a treasure hunting story with a special female lens,” states Kiwi Smith. “Girls requirement their version of The Goonies—and with Misfit City, we’re providing it to them.”
“Other than the guaranteed roguishness I’m ecstatic to draw in Misfit City, I mainly look ahead to drawing a diverse as well as body-positive cast of characters that I hope young visitors can truly see themselves in. Plus, all faces of the cutest pet dog ever, Pippin!” comments Franquiz. “Out of our primary characters, I associate to Wilder most. I’m from a small-town city with a population that fluctuates every football season, so the desire to getaway as well as do a lot more is strong. I like her aspiration as well as drive, as well as I believe the interior dispute she’s setting herself up for is something I see showed in lots of people (including myself).”
Misfit City #1 will function a primary cover by Franquiz, together with a variant cover by Ester Zejn as well as a treasure map variant by Paulina Ganucheau (Zodiac Starforce, one more Castle).
This series is the current release from BOOM! Studios’ critically acclaimed BOOM! Box imprint, house to prominent original series such as Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooke A. Allen, as well as Noelle Stevenson; gigantic Days by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, as well as Max Sarin; The Backstagers by James Tynion IV as well as Rian Sygh; SLAM! by Pamela Ribon as well as Veronica Fish; as well as Goldie Vance by hope Larson as well as Brittney Williams.
“Kiwi’s work has been a big innovative influence on me, as well as a huge influence on BOOM! Box,” states Shannon Watters, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “We’re so delighted to be shepherding this incredible team’s very first comic book project!”
For a lot more on Misfit City as well as a lot more from BOOM! Studios, please go to www.boom-studios.com as well as comply with @boomstudios on Twitter.
ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS
BOOM! Studios was established by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of producing world-class comic book as well as graphic book storytelling for all audiences. with the advancement of four unique imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, as well as Archaia—BOOM! has created award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, The Woods, gigantic Days, Klaus, as well as mouse Guard, while likewise breaking new ground with well established licenses such as WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, experience Time as well as Jim Henson business properties. BOOM! will likewise bring their original series to life with special first-look connections with 20th Century Fox in film as well as with Fox Television. Please go to www.boom-studios.com for a lot more information.
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