First Look at THE FADE #1

Written by August Tales

Welcome to THE FADE, where internet sensations bleed into faerie magic, suggestive of an unexpected November 2024 release.

Artistic Ensemble of THE FADE

BOOM! Studios gifted fans with a first look at THE FADE #1. The pioneer issue comes from renowned webseries and tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) star Aabria Iyengar. She’s joined by the applauded webcomic artist Mari Costa, colorist Angel De Santiago, and letterer Jim Campbell. Eager readers can anticipate stepping into fresh lands and riveting tales via this enchanting growing up narrative from the award-winning BOOM! Box imprint, November 2024.

Familiar Faces in Strange Places

Jeannie, a once-bold high schooler, finds herself adrift as a first-year college student. Yet, everything is poised to change. Popular myths reflect in today’s world as numerous individuals recount their dreams about a mysterious realm called “The Fade,” thanks to a viral internet trend. Nonetheless, what awaits Jeannie and her closest ally Arno in that different reality? A regal pursuit, ancient prophecies, or something more dangerous, perhaps?

Artwork of THE FADE #1

Featuring main cover art by series artist Mari Costa, THE FADE #1 comes alive. It also offers variant covers by celebrated illustrators Stephanie Han and Veronica Fish.

BOOM! Studios: A Legacy of Original Work

THE FADE joins BOOM! Studios’ award-laden BOOM! Box imprint. The imprint is renowned for cultivating original series like Lumberjanes, Juliet Takes a Breath, Giant Days, and more. These forerunners have set a high bar for THE FADE to meet.

Availability of THE FADE #1

THE FADE #1 will hit the comic shops on November 6, 2024. Pre-orders at your local comic shop are now open. Readers can also purchase digital copies from providers like Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play. Details of different versions and their designated codes follow:

Fade, The #1 A Main: SEP240010

Fade, The #1 B Variant: SEP240011

Fade, The #1 C 1:10 INCV: SEP240012

Fade, The #1 D 1:20 INCV: SEP240013

Fade, The #1 E Unlockable Var: SEP240014