Animal Pound #1: Pen & Ink Edition Debuts
In a fitting mobius strip of creativity, BOOM! Studios continues their tradition of giving the PEN & INK treatment to first issues that have stunned the comic book realm. Rejoice, comic aficionados! ANIMAL POUND #1, with its modern take on Orwell’s animal rebellion, is getting an artistic upgrade this October. This masterstroke comes from the deft hands of Eisner-winning, New York Times bestselling scribe Tom King, and industry giant Peter Gross, celebrated for his Eisner-nominated works.
The Pen & Ink Format’s Artistic Impact
With the PEN & INK format, series like SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN, BRZRKR, and THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR showcased their raw allure. Now, ANIMAL POUND is on the slab. Inside these walls of the pound, our oppressed, four-legged friends are sharpening their claws for an uprising. Don’t worry; they promise to keep it PG-13.
More than Just a Graphic Novel
Pen-wielding, ink-slinging Peter Gross offers an intimate insight into his Orwellian creation, with backstage commentary for the curious. “Peter Gross’s striking visuals and Tom King’s relentless storytelling make Animal Pound a powerful update to the classic novel,” shares BOOM! Studios Editor, Elizabeth Brei.
Comic Wares from the BOOM! Foundry
Each PEN & INK issue guarantees a superior cardstock cover, wood-free interior paper, a spot UV variant cover, and an enticing blank sketch cover. Talk about dressing up for a night on the town!
Release and Availability
Expect to roll out the red carpet for ANIMAL POUND #1: PEN & INK this October, exclusively at your local comic book shops. Alternatively, swing by BOOM! Studios’ digital storefronts, comiXology, iBooks, and Google Play. Meanwhile, we await more revelations from BOOM! Studios at this month’s San Diego Comic-Con.
From the house that gave us BRZRKR, Grim, Something is Killing the Children, and the Power Rangers comic line, PEN & INK promises to be another top-notch arrow in their quiver. Plunging us deeper into the primary visuals and opening up artist commentary, it’s a Comic-Con in print!
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