• Steven Universe—The Comic Series

    "Yeah… Wait. I can do that too?"—Steven, Steven Universe

    Okay, let's see how this goes! Calpain graciously asked me to cover the news related to the Steven Universe Comic Series by Boom, much like how I've been doing the same on EQD for the MLP Comic Series by IDW.

    Naturally, BCB is a little backlogged on this series! It's not like this is EQD—which was already in existence when the MLP Comic Series was announced and (and launched in November of 2012). After all, we just launched!

    So, to catch up ASAP, this first post will be a compilation of the first eight issues of the Main SU Comic Series, as well as the Greg Universe Special Issue. With of course discussions to be happening in the comments section for all issues released thus far.

    I am looking forward to the mass chaos discussing nine comics at once will create!

    So without further delay… let us begin the Beach City Bugle's coverage of Steven Universe—The Comic Series!


    Steven Universe Issue #1




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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle
    Cover Artist(s): Bridget Underwood, Andrea Fernandez, Matt Cummings

    WHY WE LOVE IT: STEVEN UNIVERSE™ is a show that captured our hearts almost immediately. We’ve been fans of Rebecca Sugar’s from her work on ADVENTURE TIME for years and as the first lady to run her own show at Cartoon Network, we couldn’t wait to collaborate with her!

    WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: A comic about a boy and his friends living in a small beach community, who just happens to have magical powers and fight monsters on the side?! Fans of ADVENTURE TIME and Sailor Moon are gonna dig this series presented in a zine-like format of mini-comics, recipes, games, and more!

    WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Steven really wants to enter the annual Beach City Bike Race but everyone else is a little worried. Steven just makes the cut-off for age, which means the other bikers will be a lot older than him. Connie agrees to help Steven the old-fashioned way through good ol’ exercise but Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl have other plans...

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    Steven Universe Issue #2



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle
    Cover Artist(s): Bridget Underwood, Andrea Fernandez, Matt Cummings

    Steven is in the annual Beach City Bike Race, and he and Connie are deep into training mode! But everything gets a little crazy when the Gems get involved, and Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl’s worry about Steven might do more harm than good!

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    Steven Universe Issue #3



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle

    Greg Universe plans on entering Beach City’s monthly Open Mic Night to really show Steven and Beach City that even though he may not have a lot of hair, he IS Greg Universe. Meanwhile, the Gems are busy tracking down a beast that the residents of Beach City claim exist but cannot be confirmed. It’s nothing but fighting and might fine tunes in this super fun issue!

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    Steven Universe Issue #4



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle

    The Fish Stew Pizza establishment is out of a car and Steven, always eager to help, offers to give a lift with the aid of Lion, officially starting the Cub Cab Service! Pearl has some reservations, but with Steven helping so many people, what could possibly go wrong? Hint: Everything.

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    Steven Universe Issue #5



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle

    It’s a brand-new off-the-wall adventure arc in Beach City! When a rare meteor shower promises a night of shooting stars, Steven advocates to the Crystal Gems for the BEST. SLEEPOVER. EVER. But when a monster attacks Beach City before the pizza can arrive, can the Gems manage to save the city in order to make even one wish on a falling star?

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    Steven Universe Issue #6



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle

    Connie and Stephen might have finally found a way to save the library, but how much is it going to cost the Gems? It’s an actual race against time to keep books for everyone. Hopefully people will still be there to read them when it’s all over.

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    Steven Universe Issue #7



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle

    It’s storytime! Connie tells Pearl the story of Mearl, who’s destined to inherit the throne, but Pearl takes great offense when Mearl is saved by knights and tries to correct the story.

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    Steven Universe Issue #8



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle

    Something crashes off the shore of Beach City and it's up to Connie to solve the mystery! Determined to prove to Steven that it is probably nothing, she sets out to bring it back to shore with a little help from an unsuspected source. It's time to believe in Connie!

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    Steven Universe: Greg Universe Special #1



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    Writer(s): Jeremy Sorese
    Artist(s): Coleman Engle

    What's to Love: There's a lot of heart in Rebecca Sugar's Steven Universe, and a big part of that comes from the relationship between Steven and his dad, Greg. We've gathered some top indie talent for a collection of Gregcentric shorts that are sure to warm your heart.

    What It Is: Steven Universe and the rest of the Crystal Gems are bonafide heroes, saving Beach City day after day. But you know who else is a hero? Greg Universe! Steven's dad might not have Crystal Gem powers, but he's a valuable member of the team, too! This collection of shorts features fatherandson fun, as Greg teaches Steven some valuable life lessons.

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