Lev Grossman is best known for his series of novels, The Magicians. Earlier this year, BOOM! Studios announced that Grossman would be co-writing a new miniseries that is not an adaptation, but rather a new story set in the Magicians universe. We are thrilled to share an exclusive preview of “The Magicians” #2, due out on December 11th.
Written by Lev Grossman and Lilah Sturges
Illustrated by Pius Bak
Colored by Gabriel Cassata
Lettered by Mike FiroentinoTHE NEW CLASS IS HERE! As the newly welcomed hedge Magicians and the traditional students come together for the first time in Brakebills history, things go wrong. A horrible accident leaves a student dead-and the only way to keep it a secret is for the two groups to work together. But the only way to make it right may be to work together to keep it a secret…
Thanks to BOOM! for the preview, and make sure to pick up the issue next month!
Your First Look at Lev Grossman’s THE MAGICIANS #2 From BOOM! Studios
Discover the Shocking Consequences of Deadly and Unknown Magic at Brakebills in December 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 19, 2019) – BOOM! Studios is proud to reveal a first look at THE MAGICIANS #2, the latest issue of the brand new original five-issue series which reunites New York Times bestselling series creator Lev Grossman with award-winning writer Lilah Sturges and rising star artist Pius Bak for an all-new story in the world of The Magicians, which features the first appearance of the next generation of magic practitioners, available on December 11, 2019.
The new class is here! As the newly welcomed hedge magicians and the traditional students come together for the first time in Brakebills history, things go wrong. A horrible accident leaves a student dead—and the only way to keep it secret is for the two groups to work together.
THE MAGICIANS #2 features a main cover by artist Qistina Khalidah, along with a tarot card variant cover by artist Alexa Sharpe (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), featuring two new magicians as the Lovers.
THE MAGICIANS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury The Lede by Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora; and the upcoming Folklords by Matt Kindt and Matt Smith. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy The Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David Lopez; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Daniele Di Nicuolo.
Print copies of THE MAGICIANS #2 will be available for sale December 11, 2019 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.
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