Author: Newsroom
PORTLAND, Ore. 09/06/2024 — The first three issues of breakout hit series Grommets by The New York Times bestselling writer Rick Remender (Napalm Lullaby, Deadly Class, LOW), fan-favorite comedian and writer Brian Posehn (Rifters, Deadpool, The Mandalorian, Scotch McTiernan: Holiday Party), artistic powerhouse Brett Parson (Tank Girl), and colorist extraordinaire Moreno Dinisio (Black Science) have been wiped out completely at the distributor level. Image Comics has fast-tracked all three issues back to print this week in order to keep up with the flurry of reorder activity.
“It’s been so much fun to see everybody’s reaction to this personal story,” said Remender. “The entire team extended their gratitude to everyone who has shown us support.”
Grommets takes readers on the ’80s-infused journey of a young Rick who starts a new school and tries desperately to find his place amongst the cliques of foul-mouthed high schoolers of the Sacramento suburbs. Skateboarding provides him with an opportunity to make some ‘cool’ new friends—but he soon finds out that they may not be as ‘cool’ as he (or they!) first thought.
Perfect for fans of Freaks & Geeks and Dazed and Confused, Grommets is at once an authentic look at punk rock and skater culture and a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon. It’s a heartfelt story that follows two friends from troubled homes as they navigate their damage in an era when no one cared.
Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 2:
- Grommets #1, fourth printing – Lunar Code 0824IM906
- Grommets #2, third printing – Lunar Code 0824IM907
- Grommets #3, second printing – Lunar Code 0824IM908
Grommets #4 is available at comic book shops now:
- Cover A by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0624IM303
- Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Chuck BB – Lunar Code 0624IM304
Grommets #5 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 23:
- Cover A by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0824IM385
- Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0824IM386
Grommets #6 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 27:
- Cover A by Brett Parson – Lunar Code 0924IM357
- Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Kevin Cross – Lunar Code 0924IM358
Grommets is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Select praise for Grommets:
“Grommets captures the raw feeling of being an outcast kid in the 1980s, and why skateboarding became such a sacred salvation to a lucky few. The graphics, attitudes and language of that era are represented with a rare authenticity that will leave you wanting more.” —Tony Hawk
“A truly unique tone in the marriage of script and art that is equal parts cartoonish and sincere to deliver some big laughs and surprising depths.” —ComicBook.com
“Tackles a weird time in music and culture with the utmost integrity, hilarity, and passion to spare.” —AIPT
“A humorous examination of the terrors of adolescence…and the euphoria of finally finding a close friend. Definitely a breezy, summer read.” —Graphic Policy
“A heartwarming and visually wonderful look into a tiny slice of ’80s nostalgia that will ring true for anyone who’s experienced what it’s like to find friendship in otherwise hostile environments.” —Major Spoilers
“Will a younger generation get what I got out of Grommets #1? I could see doing for them what movies like Stand By Me that existed in a different time but told a story I wanted to be part of, because of the characters it created and the story it told. At the end of the day, a good story is a good story, and so far this is shaping up to be just that.” —Nerd Initiative
