KaBOOM!, an award-winning imprint of BOOM! Studios, and Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising arm of the network, are pleased to announce The Amazing World of Gumball 2015 Grab Bag #1 special, a collection of short stories with Gumball, Darwin, Anais, and all their friends in Elmore. Kate Leth (Power Up, Bravest Warriors), Philip Murphy (Adventure Time), Yehudi Mercado (Rocket Salvage), and more contribute to this oversized collection of mini-adventures, inside jokes, and interactive features that are perfect for any fan.

“We’ve rounded up some exciting and hilarious stories from a host of talented creators to share with our fellow Gumball fans,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “If you love The Amazing World of Gumball as much as we do, this special will be a delight.”

Gumball and Darwin try to get their trading card collection completed, and get trapped by a collector who collects…collectors? Mr. Watterson falls into the dryer and finds himself in a magical laundry kingdom. Catch a glimpse of Tina Rex’s quiet moments. Journey to the haunted outskirts of the town of Elmore. Enjoy these stories and more!

Created by Ben Bocquelet and produced by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe, The Amazing World of Gumball has received high critical praise since its debut in 2011, having won several British Academy Children’s Awards and earning nominations in the Annie Awards.

The Amazing World of Gumball 2015 Grab Bag #1 arrives in comic shops on September 30th with a main cover by Mariel Cartwright for the price of $4.99 under Diamond order code JUL151099. Also available in a limited quantity is a retailer incentive cover by Terry Blas.

The Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is September 7th. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one! It’s also available for order directly from boom-studios.com.