Jem and the Holograms #11–12 (2016) – Comic Book Summary
Title: Jem and the Holograms #11–12
Arc: Dark Jem – Part 2
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Brand: Hasbro
Genre: Music, Drama, Science Fiction, Teen, Supernatural
Release Year: 2016
Writers: Kelly Thompson
Artists: Sophie Campbell (Issue #11), Gisele Lagace (Issue #12)
Colorist: M. Victoria Robado
Editor: John Barber
Main Characters:
- Jem / Jerrica Benton – Lead singer and alter ego
- The Holograms – Aja, Shana, and Kimber
- The Misfits – Pizzazz, Roxy, Stormer, and new lead Blaze
- Synergy – The AI holographic computer
The Story
In Dark Jem – Part 2, things take a darker turn for the Holograms as Synergy—Jem’s powerful AI source—starts malfunctioning in unexpected and eerie ways. Its glitch is not just technical, but it begins to warp the band’s music, their personas, and even their minds. As Jem and her sisters prepare for a high-profile tour alongside their rivals, The Misfits, strange energy begins to infect their performances. Meanwhile, internal drama intensifies as The Misfits bring in a bold new lead singer, Blaze, stirring up jealousy and tension—especially with the unpredictable Pizzazz. Can Jem uncover what’s truly behind Synergy’s disturbance before everything spirals out of control?
Comic Highlights
- The introduction of Blaze as the Misfits’ new star vocalist
- A deepening mystery around Synergy’s instability
- Visual transformation of the Holograms into darker versions of themselves
- Evolving dynamics and rivalries between the two iconic bands
- Rich art styles capturing both glamour and gothic tones
Description
In Jem and the Holograms #11–12, the band faces a dark transformation as their AI, Synergy, malfunctions—corrupting their music and image. As they head on tour with rival group The Misfits, chaos unfolds with the arrival of a new singer, Blaze. With tensions rising and supernatural glitches growing, Jem must uncover the truth behind Synergy’s breakdown before the darkness consumes them all. A must-read for fans of music drama, fashion, and mystery!
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