BOOM Studios
BOOM! Studios, founded in 2005 and based in Los Angeles, produces comic books and graphic novels through its four imprints and maintains a first-look relationship with Netflix.
Company History
BOOM! Studios was founded in 2005. Located at 6920 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, BOOM! Studios has established itself as a significant player in the comic book and graphic novel industry. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations to include four distinct imprints: BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, each focusing on different genres and types of publications.
Products and Publications
BOOM! Studios offers a diverse range of products, including single comic book issues, collected editions, and various merchandise items. Notable publications include 'Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR', 'Something is Killing the Children', and 'Lumberjanes'. The company holds licenses for several well-known properties such as 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers', 'Dune', 'Magic: The Gathering', 'The Expanse', and properties from The Jim Henson Company. New releases frequently include titles like 'Briar #5', 'The Displaced #4', 'House of Slaughter #23', 'I Heart Skull-Crusher #3', and 'Uncanny Valley #2'.
Online Shop
BOOM! Studios operates a dedicated online shop where customers can purchase a range of their comic books, graphic novels, and related merchandise. The shop features new releases, such as 'BRIAR #5', which sold out and will return with a second printing, and 'UNDERHEIST #4', part of their new hardboiled heist series. The online store is a convenient resource for fans of their various imprints and published works.
Imprints of BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios operates through four main imprints, each targeting specific segments of comic book readers. The primary imprint, BOOM! Studios, focuses on both original content and licensed properties. BOOM! Box is aimed at more experimental and creator-owned works. KaBOOM! targets the young readers' market with family-friendly content, while Archaia is known for its high-quality graphic novels and artisanal productions. This diverse approach helps BOOM! Studios cater to a wide range of audiences.
Partnerships and Collaborations
One of BOOM! Studios' significant partnerships is its first-look relationship with Netflix, which allows Netflix the right to adapt BOOM! Studios' properties into series and films. This collaboration enhances the potential for BOOM! Studios' content to reach a broader audience through multiple media channels. Additionally, BOOM! Studios' collaboration with notable franchises such as 'Magic: The Gathering', 'The Expanse', and 'The Jim Henson Company' properties helps in expanding its influence in the comic and graphic novel market.