First Look at Minor Arcana #5

Comic enthusiasts, mark your calendars for January 2025. BOOM! Studios has released an enticing preview of MINOR ARCANA #5. Crafted by Jeff Lemire, a luminary in the realm of comics, the Eisner Award-winning writer delivers his first creator-owned series at BOOM! Accompanied by the skilled letterer Steve Wands, Lemire sets the stage for an exceptional narrative journey.

The unfolding saga sheds light on the life of Budd St. Pierre, Theresa’s grandfather, weaving through the haunting echoes of Limberlost. Burdened with ominous predictions, Budd’s reflections on his past, present, and future cast a long shadow. This is a narrative brimming with suspense, suggesting a looming calamity that may disturb his close circle.

A Tarot Deck of Stories

MINOR ARCANA #5 forges ahead into the maiden storyline, among four major arcs of this new ongoing series. Inspired by tarot suits, this grand tale plans to unveil The Book of Wands, Swords, Cups, and Pentacles. Lemire’s deft storytelling invites readers to embark on a multifaceted mythological journey.

Impressively, the issue showcases cover art by Lemire himself. Meanwhile, acclaimed artists Patrícia Martín, Sebastian Fiumara, and Aaron Campbell contribute variant covers. A special BOOM! Studios 20th Anniversary Variant by InHyuk Lee also graces this issue. Alongside, each issue will display a tarot card variant, promising a full deck by the series’ conclusion.

BOOM! Studios continues to cultivate a home for critically acclaimed series, housing iconic titles like BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves and friends, plus supernatural thrillers like Something is Killing the Children. New additions such as The Creeping Below and When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee expand the portfolio, displaying the diverse spectrum of storytelling under the publisher’s umbrella.

Anticipation Builds for Release

MINOR ARCANA #5 hits shops on January 15, 2025. Ensure your pre-order at your neighborhood comic shop. Digital copies will also be accessible through Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play. For collectors, options abound with multiple purchase variants.

Delve into Budd’s enigmatic tale and explore tarot-inspired mysteries with MINOR ARCANA #5. Whether you’re a seasoned follower or a new recruit, the journey offers an expansive narrative landscape. BOOM! Studios alongside Jeff Lemire brings the uncanny magic to life, one page at a time. Get ready for the prophecy to unfold and mark this release as a must-read for the new year.