On Wednesday, September 18th, BOOM! Studios is releasing the first collected volume of LOTUS LAND.
Eisner-winning and Harvey-nominated writer and director Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) is joined by rising star artist Caio Filipe (Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins), colorist Patricio Delpeche (Angel) with assistance by Beto Ledes and Jon Amarillo, and letterer Nate Piekos of Blambot® (The Seasons Have Teeth) for this timely and thought-provoking look into the human condition, set in a dystopia that’s as grounded as it is metaphysical.
Here’s a look at the cover, the storyline, and preview pages for this week’s new release from BOOM! Studios on New Comic Book Day! #NCBD
LOTUS LAND Vol. 1 TPB
Written by Darcy Van Poelgeest
Art by Caio Filipe
Colors by Patricio Delpeche
Colors Assists by Beto Ledes & Jon Amarillo
Letters by Nate Piekos of Blambot®
Cover Art by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Collects Lotus Land #1-6.
Is entropy the end, or is there another way? The mysterious Keeper Program in a cyberpunk, decaying Vancouver of the near-future has developed highly-advanced technology that calls this into question, playing god with the meaning of human life itself.
But when an attack on the clandestine program occurs, former police detective Bennie Strikman comes out of retirement to take on one final, chilling case, and hopefully take those involved with the program out of harm’s way. But the secrets of the Keeper Program grow deep, with the heart of everything directly connected to the chilling trail that Bennie follows. He won’t be the same after what he uncovers…
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.
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