BOOM! Studios, despite stunning the comic world with their recent acquisition by Penguin Random House, continues to push the envelope as they toast to their 10th year in the industry. They are gearing up to roll out their latest offering, in the form of an ambitious new series, the adrenaline-soaked S.I.R., by cartoonist Fell Hound. And lucky for you, we here at ATC managed to secure a sneak peek.

Revving Up for S.I.R.

While celebrating the death-defying feats of motorcycle jousting, S.I.R. dives into a tale of rejected love and hope for redemption. It follows Avery Sakai, cruelly ripped apart from her girlfriend Nico Xing, as she secures admission at Bridleham Academy where a second chance at love emerges. However, Nico’s extracurriculars, far from what Avery had ever anticipated, thrust her into the violent world of SEISMIC IRONCLASH ROULETTE – an underground motorcycle jousting fight club.

Fell Hound’s deft handling of the pen is augmented by Eleonora Bruni’s colors and Becca Carey’s letters. Not to be outdone, variant covers will be provided by Alessio Zonno, Paulina Ganucheau, and a limited BOOM! Studios Direct Reserve exclusive variant by Bengal.

Fight Club on a Motorbike

Having a soft spot for “romantic dueling,” as seen in works such as Revolutionary Girl Utena and Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Hound dreamt up a tale reshaping the fundamental elements of Fight Club into a 90’s shojo anime on mean, roaring motorbikes.

S.I.R. explores a monumental, though grueling, quest for true love in a motorcycle combat ring, all while battling demons inside. With resilient human connection at its core, Hound is eager to see the book come to life with the help of their creative cohorts.

Circling its wheels on August 14th, the debut issue of S.I.R. is set to explode on to the shelves of comic stores, inked with passion and roaring with engines revved up. For those itching in anticipation, pre-order your copy now.

Summary

So yes, strap your helmet tight and get ready to dive headfirst into love and violence, punctuated by the gripping sound of roaring engines. Roads will twist, turns will beckon, and your heart will throttle. Keep your grip soft, eyes on the road, and let S.I.R. take you on a heck of a ride.