Bee and Puppycat #2 Rushed to Second Printing

Bee and Puppycat #2 is a big hit with the comic book readers. BOOM! Studios is also delighted at the news as well, rushing Bee and Puppycat #2 to a second printing. It follows the first issue sell-out, with both issues of the quirky series from creator Natasha Allegri offering stories featuring Bee, the ever-unemployed twentysomething who makes a living as a magical temp worker, and her new friend PuppyCat, the mysterious little...whatever it is...that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret.

“Bee and PuppyCat continues to deliver stories that are charming, light-hearted, and full of quirky fun,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “This is exactly the type of title we need more of in the industry. Natasha, Garrett, and all the creators involved have struck a chord with their work—this second print is a testament to their talent.”

Written by Allegri and Garrett Jackson, and illustrated by Allegri, Bee and PuppyCat is based on the Cartoon Hangover short (which can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOG_UtLxh58) that went on to become the most funded web series project in Kickstarter history. Allegri had built up a big fan-following on Tumblr while working on the Adventure Time cartoon, then created gender-swapped characters, Fionna and Cake, that became so popular, they were put into the show. Her newest creation, Bee and PuppyCat, is a slice-of-life story with a twist and it has so much comedy and enchantment you can’t help but be swept up.

Bee and PuppyCat #2 second print ships with a new cover by Buntoo under Diamond Order Code JUL148213 and carries a retail price of $3.99. It's anticipated to be on sale September 17th. Full press release below.

'BEE AND PUPPYCAT' #2
GOES TO SECOND PRINTING

BEE AND PUPPYCAT #2 Second Printing Cover by Buntoo

August 26,  2014 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - KaBOOM!, an award-winning imprint of publisher BOOM! Studios, is delighted to announce that, following the sellout of issue #1,Bee and PuppyCat #2 has also sold out at the distributor level. The publisher has rushed to a second printing.

This quirky series from creator Natasha Allegri (Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake) features Bee, the ever-unemployed twentysomething who makes a living as a magical temp worker, and her new friend PuppyCat, the mysterious little...whatever it is...that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret. Fighting bad guys has never been so funny!

Comic book fans should bear in mind that first printings of Bee and PuppyCat #2 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!

Written by Allegri and Garrett Jackson, and illustrated by Allegri, Bee and PuppyCat is based on the Cartoon Hangover short (which can be watched athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOG_UtLxh58) that went on to become the most funded web series project in Kickstarter history. Allegri had built up a big fan-following onTumblr while working on the Adventure Time cartoon, then created gender-swapped characters, Fionna and Cake, that became so popular, they were put into the show. Her newest creation, Bee and PuppyCat, is a slice-of-life story with a twist, and it has so much comedy and enchantment you can’t help but be swept up.

“Bee and PuppyCat continues to deliver stories that are charming, light-hearted, and full of quirky fun,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “This is exactly the type of title we need more of in the industry. Natasha, Garrett, and all the creators involved have struck a chord with their work—this second print is a testament to their talent.”

Praise for Bee and PuppyCat:

“Boasting an amazing creative team, a great cast of characters, and infinite possibilities for what's to come - there is no where to go but up. A great pick for lovers of kawaii characters and chocolate bars.” - Newsarama

“The book is absolutely bonkers, an original and fantastical adventure that would be maddening if it wasn't also so darn cute.” - IGN

“...‘Bee and PuppyCat’ #1 is a debut with great imagination and style. The tone is unusually complex, surreal, and tender with hints of joy and grief.” - Comic Book Resources

“It’s too adorable to pass up and offers the right amount of pure-hearted humour to keep you coming back for more.” - Comics: The Gathering

“Read it and share it with your son, daughter, niece, nephew, or neighbor’s kids. I cannot say enough positive things about this unique and adorable tale about friendship and adventure.” - Comic Addiction

“Really, there’s a number of reasons to check out this series. Bee and PuppyCat are both hilarious characters and Allegri’s art is downright gorgeous.” - Multiversity

“‘Bee & PuppyCat #1’ is great for both new and old fans alike, and this tale of magical girls and talking cats (dogs?) is off to an amazing, charming start, and is my new favorite thing!” - Capeless Crusader

Bee and PuppyCat #2 second print ships with a new cover by Buntoo under Diamond Order Code JUL148213 and carries a retail price of $3.99. It is anticipated to be on sale September 17th.

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints. The original Studios imprint is home to Mike Carey's Suicide Risk; James Tynion IV's The Woods; Mark Waid's Irredeemable; Sons of Anarchy; and Big Trouble in Little China. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 Guns was released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts; Jim Davis’ Garfield; Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Steven Universe; Mike Kunkel’s Herobear and the Kid; and Natasha Allegri's Bee and PuppyCat. BOOM!'s experimental imprint BOOM! Box publishes The Midas Flesh and Lumberjanes. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, Gunnerkrigg Court, Rust, and Jim Henson’sTale of Sand. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films. In August 2014, BOOM! Studios began a similar first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox TV to develop properties for the small screen.