On Wednesday, October 23rd, BOOM! Studios is releasing ANIMAL POUND: Pen & Ink #1 – a deluxe art-focused format of select first issues featuring stunning black and white interior artwork and cover with artist commentary.
Discover the modern retelling of the timeless Orwellian allegory by the multi-Eisner-winning, New York Times bestselling writer Tom King (The Human Target, Mister Miracle) and Eisner-nominated industry titan Peter Gross (Lucifer, American Jesus), this Wednesday with ANIMAL POUND #1: Pen & Ink!
“Peter Gross’s striking visuals and Tom King’s relentless commitment to truthful, if painful, storytelling make Animal Pound a powerful, necessary update to the classic novel,” said BOOM! Studios Editor, Elizabeth Brei. “All on its own, Peter’s stunning inks and commentary make picking up this return to Animal Pound #1 a necessity!”
Every PEN & INK issue features a premium cardstock cover and luxuriously thick wood free interior paper, alongside a gorgeous Spot UV variant cover and a blank sketch cover.
Here’s a look at the covers, the storyline, and preview pages for this week’s new release from BOOM! Studios on New Comic Book Day! #NCBD
ANIMAL POUND: Pen & Ink #1
Chapter One – “The Proud Dog Dies“
Written by Tom King
Art by Peter Gross
Letters by Clayton Cowles
Commentary by Peter Gross
Special Thanks to Tamra Bonvillain
Covers & Cover Artists:
Peter Gross (Cover A)
Spot UV Variant (Cover B)
Blank Variant (Cover C)
SPECIAL ISSUE!
When animals living in an oppressive pound have nothing to lose but their cages, it won’t be long before revolution ensues.
One of the most critically acclaimed titles of 2023 returns to print as a special Pen & Ink edition, providing a more intimate look at this Animal Farm for the modern age with behind-the-scenes commentary from artist Peter Gross (Lucifer, American Jesus).
About BOOM! Studios:
BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, The Woods, Giant Days, Klaus, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties. BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century Fox for film and with 20th Television for the small screen. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.
