LOS ANGELES, CA (July 12, 2024) – BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at GARFIELD #1, the first issue in a new four-issue series about everyone’s favorite cat! Ryan Estrada (I Climbed Kilimanjaro) and Sarah Graley (Kim Reaper, Minecraft) pen two short stories in the first issue, joined by artist Axur Eneas (Princeless) and letterer Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure), to bring Garfield to life of this can’t miss tie-in to the The Garfield Movie from Alcon Entertainment, available in August 2024.
Alcon Entertainment’s animated presentation of The Garfield Movie debuted worldwide via Sony Pictures in May 2024. The movie stars Chris Pratt as Garfield and Samuel L. Jackson as a brand-new character, Vic, Garfield’s father.
This first furry foray into Garfield’s world adds another layer to the proverbial lasagna featuring not just one feline tale, but two tantalizing stories! “Midnight Munchies” is written by Ryan Estrada, illustrated by Axur Eneas, and lettered by Stef Purenins; “Jon Minus Garfield” is written and illustrated by Sarah Graley and lettered by Stef Purenins.
GARFIELD #1 features main cover art by JJ Harrison & Venture (Adventure Time) and variants by Jay Stephens (The Invisibles), and Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).
GARFIELD is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including original series Mech Cadets by Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa; Just Beyond by R.L. Stine, Kelly & Nichole Matthews, and Irene Flores; ORCS! By Christine Larsen; The Princess Who Saved Herself by Greg Pak, Jonathan Coulton, and Takeshi Miyazawa; Forever Home by Jenna Ayoub; Jo & Rus by Audra Winslow, Hex Vet by Sam Davies; Drew and Jot by Art Baltazar; and Hotel Dare by Terry Blas and Claudia Aguirre.
GARFIELD #1 will be available in comic shops August 7, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.
Issue #2 will be available on September 11, 2024; Issue #3 on October 9, 2024; and Issue #4 on November 13, 2024.
Garfield #1 A Main: JUN240104
Garfield #1 B Variant: JUN240105
Garfield #1 C Blank Sketch Variant: JUN240106
Garfield #1 D Blank Sketch Orange Variant: JUN240107
Garfield #1 E 1:10 INCV: JUN240108
Garfield #1 F 1:20 INCV: JUN240109
Garfield #1 G Unlockable Variant: JUN240110
