PORTLAND, Ore. 9.20.2024 — Issue #1 and #4 of the breakout bestseller 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) are both being rushed back to print this week in order to keep up with demand.
Both reprints will feature new cover art by Parson—but hawk-eyed fans will spot that the art on Grommets #1, fifth printing will connect back to the Grommets #1, second printing artwork.
"Back in the day the idea of selling out was taboo, the road to losing all your integrity, but here in the future it's super groovy!" said Remender. "Thank you all for joining us in our swim through mid '80s nostalgia."
In Grommets #4, Rick’s dad bestows adolescent world-ending news that ignites a fight with Brian, leaving him feeling angry, alone, and unheard—just as their movie night with friends and girls begins, but party-crashing high school animals BYOB and blow their plans to bits.
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.
Grommets #1, fifth printing (Lunar Code 0524IM987) will be available in comic book shops on Wednesday, October 16.
Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 2:
- Grommets #2, third printing - Lunar Code 0824IM907
- Grommets #3, second printing - Lunar Code 0824IM908
Grommets #4, second printing (Lunar Code 0524IM988) will be available in comic book shops on Wednesday, October 16.
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 #7 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 26:
- Cover A by Brett Parson - Lunar Code 1024IM360
- Cover B 1:10 copy incentive by Robert Quinn - Lunar Code 1024IM361
- Cover C 1:20 copy incentive by James Callahan - Lunar Code 1024IM362
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
“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
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