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Showing posts with label Action Lab Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Action Lab Comics. Show all posts
Monday, July 14, 2014
Action Lab at Comic Con international 2014
Straight Forward Reviews : Skyward # 8
Jeremy Dale's adventure epic returns for issue 8.
Writer - Jeremy Dale
Artist - Jeremy Dale
Publisher - Action Lab
Review by Jeremias de Leon
Story
Three Rivers is in the sights of an enemy with a powerful army on his side and the ruler of Three Rivers is preparing his own for the attack. In the meantime the Rabites are training and scouting for the attack as well and run into some people usually unlikely to be as deep into the woods as they are.
This issue is certainly building towards something epic and possibly catastrophic in the Skyward universe as there's an underlying tension through the whole issue and quite a big bang at the end.
The story moves at a decent pace this issue and gives enough time for characters personalities to be revealed more. Though the issue is remarkably short.
Art
Jeremy's lines and Kathryn Layno's and Hoyt Silva's colors come together to form some of the most charming and full of personality art I've seen in a while. Where a lot of comics, especially in the big two seem to have some technically great, but very similar, art styles this comic is full of a style that is it's own and easily identifiable.
Verdict
While I loved the art and the story is solid it felt like it ended much too quickly. Understandably it has quite a younger reader fanbase but the rest of the story never insulted the intelligence of the kids and it felt like it could have been the length of a standard comic. But the story is still, as stated before, very solid and the art is wonderful so I give Skyward # 8 a 9 out of 10.
Writer - Jeremy Dale
Artist - Jeremy Dale
Publisher - Action Lab
Review by Jeremias de Leon
Story
Three Rivers is in the sights of an enemy with a powerful army on his side and the ruler of Three Rivers is preparing his own for the attack. In the meantime the Rabites are training and scouting for the attack as well and run into some people usually unlikely to be as deep into the woods as they are.
This issue is certainly building towards something epic and possibly catastrophic in the Skyward universe as there's an underlying tension through the whole issue and quite a big bang at the end.
The story moves at a decent pace this issue and gives enough time for characters personalities to be revealed more. Though the issue is remarkably short.
Art
Jeremy's lines and Kathryn Layno's and Hoyt Silva's colors come together to form some of the most charming and full of personality art I've seen in a while. Where a lot of comics, especially in the big two seem to have some technically great, but very similar, art styles this comic is full of a style that is it's own and easily identifiable.
Verdict
While I loved the art and the story is solid it felt like it ended much too quickly. Understandably it has quite a younger reader fanbase but the rest of the story never insulted the intelligence of the kids and it felt like it could have been the length of a standard comic. But the story is still, as stated before, very solid and the art is wonderful so I give Skyward # 8 a 9 out of 10.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Scum of the Earth # 1 Review
Scum of the Earth # 1Written by Mark Bertolini
Art by Rob Croonenborghs
Action Lab Entertainment
This will be a spoiler free review.
What starts out as a love letter
to Natural Born Killers makes a crazy turn that no one would expect as True and
Laura go on their way … killing and loving as they do.
ART:
ART:
This art is not for everyone. It
seems a bit on the simplistic side. Yet, Croonenborghs is more than able to
capture a mood and feel that makes it feel like a grindhouse movie or Natural
Born Killers as I mentioned earlier. Detail isn’t outrageous and it is more
abstract compared to traditional super hero comic book art but Croonenborghs is
able to make it work.
This book is bloody and the details of how gory this book can be are not held back … which definitely works for Croonenborgh. The coloring choices are also interesting, as much of the art is given a red hue but it does just add to the atmosphere. Croonenborghs’ art can be considered Sunday Comics with an adult twist and style and Scum of the Earth uses that to make this a unique reading experience.
WRITING:
This book is bloody and the details of how gory this book can be are not held back … which definitely works for Croonenborgh. The coloring choices are also interesting, as much of the art is given a red hue but it does just add to the atmosphere. Croonenborghs’ art can be considered Sunday Comics with an adult twist and style and Scum of the Earth uses that to make this a unique reading experience.
WRITING:
This was a unique mix of
murderous mayhem and crazy mystery that just blended real well. The real
depravity of our main characters shine through from the first few pages and
Bertolini makes them interesting and oddly relatable. Sure, True and Laura are
psychotic … yet they are in love and who can’t relate to love. Even with their murderous attitudes, there is
a charm to our leads. Which makes the mystery that much more impactful. Kudos
to Bertolini for writing such charming, yet psychotic characters as well as
working in one hell of a twist there. With great dialogue and a solid pace,
this first issue does make me want more of the Scum of the Earth.
FINAL VERDICT
Seriously … this book caught me by surprise. The art isn’t exactly what you normally see but it definitely works. And the story is intriguing, charming and an interesting twist on the lovable murderers. I give Scum of the Earth # 1 a solid 4 … out of 5.
FINAL VERDICT
Seriously … this book caught me by surprise. The art isn’t exactly what you normally see but it definitely works. And the story is intriguing, charming and an interesting twist on the lovable murderers. I give Scum of the Earth # 1 a solid 4 … out of 5.
ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES COMIC CON 2014 EXCLUSIVES
ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES COMIC CON 2014 EXCLUSIVES
Skyward, Vamplets, Nutmeg and Zombie Tramp convention variants abound.
Skyward, Vamplets, Nutmeg and Zombie Tramp convention variants abound.
PITTSBURGH, PA- Action Lab Entertainment, your new favorite comic book company returns to the Mecca of American pop culture, Comic-con International: San Diego. This year, Action Lab will have a plethora of show exclusive limited editions available for purchase at their booth.
Jeremy Dale’s amazing all ages fantasy series SKYWARD, a hit with the young and young at heart will release it’s eighth issue with a show exclusive sketch cover.
Gayle Middleton’s Vamplets, the adorable ghouls from Gloomvania, return with the second hardcover album of the popular series. Written by Middleton and Dave Dwonch (Cyrus and The Haunted Taxi Cab, Double Jumpers) with art by Amanda Coronado, Action lab will have a convention variant limited to 1000 copies.
Dan Mendoza’s relaunched Zombie Tramp series, now one of Action Lab’s monthly offerings will feature a show exclusive variant cover of the new issue #1 limited to 1000 copies.
And in the tradition of bringing something new to the table, Action Lab will debut their newest creator-owned series, Nutmeg.
Written by James F Wright and illustrated by Jackie Crofts, Nutmeg is the story of two suburban junior high girls who bond when through a twist of fate; a prank on a pompous rival finds them building a criminal empire with their irresistible brownies. It’s sugar and spite and everything not so nice as Poppy and Cassia navigate the world of middle school politics and shady dealings.
Written by James F Wright and illustrated by Jackie Crofts, Nutmeg is the story of two suburban junior high girls who bond when through a twist of fate; a prank on a pompous rival finds them building a criminal empire with their irresistible brownies. It’s sugar and spite and everything not so nice as Poppy and Cassia navigate the world of middle school politics and shady dealings.
All four books, along with the rest of Action Lab Entertainment’s offerings will be available for purchase at Booth 2006 in Hall B all week long.
ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT- Formed in 2010 with the purpose of pooling their collective talents into a single, powerful entity, the members of Action Lab Entertainment have countless years in multimedia publishing, design, and business. Their first release, Fracture, was successfully funded through Kickstarter and since then they have continued their mission to produce high quality, genre-spanning entertainment. Since its formation, the accolades for A.L.E continue to build on a daily basis. Among its more popular titles are all ages material like the Eisner, Glyph, Shel Dorf Award nominated series PRINCELESS, NFL RUSHZONE (based on the Nickelodeon Television series), Jamal Igle's MOLLY DANGER, Artist/ Writer Jeremy Dale’s hit series SKYWARD, and Gale Middleton’s (My Little Pony, The Littlest Pet Shop) monstrously adorable VAMPLETS. Action Lab’s Mature Readers imprint ACTION LAB DANGER ZONE continues to push the envelope of comics entertainment with titles as varied as EHMM THEORY and Dan Mendoza’s over the top horror-comedy ZOMBIE TRAMP, THE FINAL PLAGUE and BO, PLUSHY GANGSTA.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Brand New: MIDNIGHT TIGER # 1 REVIEW
MIDNIGHT TIGER # 1Written by Ray-Anthony Height & DeWayne Feenstra
Art by Ray-Anthony Height & Paul John Little
Action Lab Entertainment
This will be a spoiler free review.
Our
new book opens with a homeless man … with powers of manipulating fire attacking
people in a bar. We got to our main hero, who was stops a somewhat familiar
family from being robbed then does his homework.
A school confrontation seems to hit Gavin personally … as well as have connections to a mysterious gangsta named P- Stone.
ART:
A school confrontation seems to hit Gavin personally … as well as have connections to a mysterious gangsta named P- Stone.
ART:
Height
creates one of the most visually appealing and detailed works in his career.
There is a great amount of detail and variety of characters. Backgrounds are
also filled in nicely, not skimping on them. Gavin’s got a great look for a
young teen and a hero that is believable and striking. Little helps breath a lot of life and color
into Height’s work as they knock it out of the park with this first issue
visually. We see different angles, different perspectives and great movements
with the action. Just the uses of side
angles and over the shoulder perspectives were really entertaining this
issue. There is a richness in the line
work and coloring as they do a great job with the light source and color of
this book … particularly during the mugging/battle. I really enjoyed it and
found it extremely well done.
WRITING:
WRITING:
Height
and Feenstra jump us into some action while also developing Gavin as a
character and his world in one swift shot. We get a quick retelling of his
origin (which was done in the FCBD issue) while blasting off into the present
with Gavin had taken time to become Midnight Tiger. While he’s fairly new, you
can see that he’s had some experience with this by now and Feenstra and Height
display that. Gavin comes off really believable and multi-faceted right away as
we see him butt heads with a “friend”, deal with his father and his over all
beliefs compared to those he cares about around him. Our hero is a good guy but
definitely flawed … in a good way. I applaud the writers for doing that right
off the back … allowing readers to relate to the character and feel more
invested. And while we got some great
world building, Height and Feenstra did enough to really leave some open plots
for upcoming issues of the series. The current main plot is already hitting close
to home for Gavin and our writers make sure you are in. Plus, what we see of
Gavin’s inner circle seems to be interesting right off the bat as we have him
disagreeing with not only his father, but with some friends as well. It is definitely
a different direction from many other super hero solo titles where the friends
seem to be fully behind our hero while parent (s) is not. Great, solid writing
that makes me want more.
FINAL VERDICT:
FINAL VERDICT:
The
art was amazing. The story was superb. The characters are interesting and
varied. And there are some great Easter Eggs for comic books fans in the issue
that just make you smile. I am all in on this book. I give Midnight
Tiger # 1 a solid 5 … out of 5.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Jack Hammer # 4 Review
JACK HAMMER # 4Written by Brandon Barrows
Art by Ionic
Action Lab Entertainment
This will be a spoiler free review.
It’s
the final show down between Jack and the Black Smile with an election and lives
on the line. Conspiracies will be revealed and Jack and Charlie go all out to
stop the Black Smile and his crew.
ART:
Ionic does a great job this issue. He adds a slight
bit more of detail this issue, giving everyone a nice look with his unique art
style. The detail he adds is great as it makes the action look good and the
emotion of the issue is conveyed well. Backgrounds are good. The colors and
shading work, add a good element of mystery; which fits the theme of the book.
My only real gripe is that
distance shots aren’t the greatest. Otherwise, the action was good. The people
are distinct. And there are some decent backgrounds.
WRITING:
WRITING:
The plots of the miniseries and
the issue tie up well. The plots with
Goodman and the Black Smile are fully connected here and Barrows allow the mystery
and the detective work leads to a strong climax. Jack, Charlie, Stu and more
get some great development this issue. Barrows allows everyone to shine in one
manner or another this issue, allowing the book to feel very powerful and
complete. The main plot gets showcased well throughout the whole issue as we
learned some more answers, leaving us with more questions. The dialogue was
very strong and the pacing was near perfect. A really great ending for this
miniseries.
FINAL
VERDICT:
I really enjoyed this last issue. Things got tied up well. We got some mysterties for future mysteries with Jack Hammer. The cast got to shine and the art was pretty good. This issue really left me feeling satisified and wanting more of Jack. I give Jack Hammer # 4 a solid 4 out of 5.
I really enjoyed this last issue. Things got tied up well. We got some mysterties for future mysteries with Jack Hammer. The cast got to shine and the art was pretty good. This issue really left me feeling satisified and wanting more of Jack. I give Jack Hammer # 4 a solid 4 out of 5.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Zombie Tramp #1 Boasting big numbers!
ZOMBIE TRAMP #1 BOASTING BIG NUMBERS!
Action Lab Entertainment’ first company produced title a massive success.
PITTSBURGH, PA- Dan Mendoza’s critically acclaimed, genre bending series Zombie Tramp is relaunching with a new #1. The Action Lab: Danger Zone title is a hit, as preorders top 16,000 copies. The new Zombie Trap, co-written by Mendoza, Jason Martin (Night of the 80’s Undead) and artist TM Chu, will launch on July 23, with 12 alternate covers drawn by industry talents Jerry Gaylord (Fanboys vs. Zombies), Josh Howard ( Dead @17) and Jamal Igle (The Terminator: Enemy of my enemy).
Zombie Tramp is the story of Janey Bell, once Hollywood’s most popular high-priced call girl until she was bitten by a zombie and imbued with strange new powers. The new series picks up from where the Free Comic Book Day preview ends as Janey arrives in Las Vegas to start her undead life over again.
While a relatively new company about to celebrate it’s fifth anniversary in 2015, Action Lab Entertainment is growing quickly as a marquee publisher. With the successful relaunch of Zombie Tramp, Action Lab begins to take it’s place as a destination for top flight talent and innovative ideas. Zombie Tramp will have a limited edition Comicon variant for sale at the Action Lab booth during Comicon International: San Diego 2014 drawn by series creator Dan Mendoza.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Dry Spell # 1 Review
DRY SPELL #1Written by Ken Krekeler
Art by Ken Krekeler
Action Lab: Danger Zone
This will be a spoiler free review.
Note: I know I already reviewed this before a
month ago but have yet to find the original review …. Soooooooooo … here we go
again.
Our
story opens in a world of super heroes and our main character, Tom Ferris, is “enjoying”
a mundane life as an office worker. At night, he dreams of the life he used to
have … among the super heroic elite. And then … one day at work, that door to
the elite starts to open again and things will never be the same.
ART:
The art is simply gorgeous. A mixed water colored and traditional
coloring helps give the book its own sense of style and grace … and every scene
is matched perfectly with tones that help set the mood and really draw you in.
Krekeler does a great job with his line work, giving just enough detail to his characters
and background to make them different but allows the colors and the inks help
his art achieve this vibrancy and originality. Krekeler’s panel work goes from
simple to outrageous, allowing readers to really keep a focus on the art while allow
it to tell its story in its own way. It is truly magnificent some of the panel
work when Tom is “under the influence;” allowing stunning art to really shine
through. Krekeler conveys emotion well, shows people in different sizes and
colors and really gives good perspectives. Really an outstanding job by
Krekeler.
WRITING:
The
issue was near perfection from start to finish. Drawing on series like “Watchman”
for an artistic opening with its opening page to its final panel, Krekeler
allows readers to get a great dose symbolism and authenticity. Krekeler speaks to the everyday man wishing
to be something more with Tom Ferris while also talking to those men and women
who think about their glory days. Krekeler uses the dream of always wanting to
be more and to be back at your highest point as driving forces for the issue,
allowing not only explanation on Tom’s actions but set up for the main plot of
the book as well.
Krekeler
constructs Tom Ferris to be a relatable character from when we first meet him
to his decision to go out with “the old gang” for a night out on the town.
Krekeler also reminds us the dangers of going back to our glory days; as old
vices might rear their ugly head as well but seamlessly ties it into the story
well. The distinct differences in Tom in his mundane life and Tom during the
end of the book are very obvious but are built upon well. Krekeler builds a
good supporting cast around Tom that already starts to pull at him in different
directions while also uses them to maintain a level of mystery. And while the
ends kind of stops the story more than ends it, overall, the first issue was
solid with great pacing and wonderful characters.
FINAL VERDICT:
FINAL VERDICT:
Honestly,
this was a great first issue. The art was spectacular. The writing was superb.
The characters were relatable and the premise seemed very authentic. I enjoyed
this first issue and really and looking forward to looking at Tom Ferris a bit
more, next issue. So, with that, I would
like to give Dry Spell # 1 a solid 4.5 out of 5.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
SUPER ADVANCED REVIEW: THE F1RST HERO # 1
THE F1RST HERO # 1
Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer
Art by Phillip Sevy & Fred C Stresing
Action Lab Entertainment
This will be a spoiler free review.
Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer
Art by Phillip Sevy & Fred C Stresing
Action Lab Entertainment
This will be a spoiler free review.
In
a world where having super powers is so taboo, that it automatically is met
with force, Jake Roth narrates his story for us. Join Jake as we see his world
and how his powers emerged.
ART:
Sevy
and Stresing bring us Jake Roth’s story. The art does a good job of telling a
story, with a style that isn’t overly detailed unless it needs to be. The panel
work gives enough detail to immerse readers into. The lines are a little thicker than normal but works for
the story and the setting. I am impressed with how well Sevy gets Regan’s face
looks in this. The action is good and Sevy does a good job, giving some good
perspectives here and there. The backgrounds are ok with some good detail. I
did especially enjoy Sevy and Stresing use of shadows when Jake is tied up. A
pretty good opening shot form the art team.
WRITING:
WRITING:
Ruttgaizer
has some great narrative here. Jake Roth comes across very believable, likable
and vulnerable in this one issue. Ruttgaizer’s choice to have Roth tell the
readers the story through his own narrative alongside regular dialogue really
helps build on the character and the world. Ruttgaizer moves the issue well,
with a perfect pace that both explains the world of The First Hero and Roth
well. Roth gets some great character development as we learn of his fears as
well as his sense of duty. Roth already starts as a complex character and
Ruttgaizer builds upon that, using both the world around him and Roth’s
personality to make the story personal, compelling and different from most
other super powered hero comics. The
dialogue was very authentic for the characters which only added to how well the
book is written. While we didn’t see a supporting cast yet, the fact that
Ruttgaizer uses Roth as the main narrator makes it okay. An extremely well- written and well
constructed first issue. FINAL VERDICT:
The
writing is top notch with some good art by Sevy and Stresing. The book has just
begun but we have a great, complex main character that I look forward to seeing
in this world where just having super powers is a death sentence. The great
narrative and the easy style make this a great first issue.
I give The First Hero # 1 a 4 out of 5. Great job. Order this book today.
I give The First Hero # 1 a 4 out of 5. Great job. Order this book today.
For more information, retailers can contact Kelly Dale at kdale@actionlabcomics.com. For press and conventions you can reach Jamal Igle at jigle@actionlabcomics.com.
Action Lab Entertainment September 2014 Solicitations
SOLICITATIONS: ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 2014
The following titles will be available for purchase in comic shops everywhere!
CRIMSON SOCIETY#1
Writer(s): Mike Hunau
Artist Name(s): Carlos Trigo
Cover Artist(s): Carlos Trigo (r), Daniel Logan (v)
In the very near future, supernatural beings live among humans in peace, yet Jack Crimson finds his life as a werewolf frustrating, and wants nothing more than a cure. Desperate to free himself from this curse, he makes a series of decisions leading him down an unexpected path. Join Jack as he makes his way through this dark new world. Features a variant cover by Daniel Logan (Ghost Town), limited to 1,500 copies!
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
DRYSPELL # 3 (Bi-Monthly)
Writer(s): Ken Krekeler
Artist Name(s): Ken Krekeler
Cover Artist(s): Ken Krekeler
The stage is set. Tom Ferris, once little more than an office drone, is about to return to the man he once was. Side-by-side with masks and costumes, he has calculated a grand return to the limelight of his yesteryear. His entourage assembled, his target marked, his city is calling to him. It watches and waits for the black.
32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
EHHM THEORY: EVERYTHING AND SMALL DOSES #1
Writer(s): Brockton McKinney
Artist Name(s): Larkin Ford
Cover Artist(s): Larkin Ford (reg), Jerry Gaylord (var)
Action Lab's underground hit series returns! Time-jumping assassin monkeys, an evil military super-force, and paranormal ex-lovers plague Gabriel Ehmm and his blood-bound talking feline Mr. Whispers in this eye-smashing, brain-messer of a sequel entitled; Everything and Small Doses. Features a variant cover by Jerry Gaylord, limited to 1,500 copies!
32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
THE F1RST HERO # 2 (OF 4)
Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer
Artist Name(s): Phillip Sevy (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors)
Cover Artist(s): Lee Moder (standard cover), Ray-Anthony Height (variant)
Back on American soil, Jake settles into his normal life. But when the police attempt a violent takedown on a teen extrahuman, will Jake endanger that normal life and use his own powers to save the boy? Or will he keep quiet and abandon the youth to his grisly fate? Variant cover by Ray-Anthony Height (Midnight Tiger and Marvel’s: Fear Itself, Spider-Girl) limited to 1,500 copies!
32 pgs./ Teen/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
JACK HAMMER :USURPER #1 (OF 2) (Bi-Monthly)
Writer(s): Brandon Barrows
Artist Name(s): Ionic
Cover Artist(s): Ionic
Just as things are starting to get back to normal for Jack McGriskin and friends, a new shadow falls across their path... and lands squarely on Ramona! A mystery man stalks her through the streets of Boston, but is she his target or only a means to an end?
32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99
MIDNIGHT TIGER #3 (Now a monthly series)
Writer(s): DeWayne Feenstra, Ray-Anthony Height
Artist Name(s): Ray-Anthony Height
Cover Artist(s): Ray-Anthony Height (Marvel: Fear Itself, Spider-girl, Image: Noble Causes)
Gavin has to shake down an old friend for some intel, but may end up going too far. Unfortunately for Gavin, Powerstone and the Apollo Bay Police Department are on the hunt…and it’s MidnightTiger season!
32 pgs./ Teen/ FC $3.99
MISHKA AND THE SEA DEVIL HC
Writer(s): Xenia Pamfil
Artist Name(s): Xenia Pamfil
Cover Artist(s): Xenia Pamfil
Eleven days trapped on a mysterious island. Eleven chapters drawn in eleven different styles. One incredible artist. After a chance encounter at sea, fisherman Mishka washes ashore on an uncharted island. Surrounded by monsters and worse, can Mishka survive long enough to solve the mystery of the Sea Devil and return home? Join her, Captain Furball and Admiral Ghost on the adventure of their lives!
100 pgs./Teen/ FC $24.99
SHINOBI: NINJA PRINCESS #2 (OF 6)
Writer(s): Martheus Wade
Artist Name(s): Martheus Wade (Pencils, Inks, Colors) Marvin Chevealier (color assists)
Cover Artist: Tressina Bowling
After successfully completing her first mission, Shianndrea is allowed to accompany Kim on reconnaissance to New Tokyo in order to spy on the Azumi Ninja Clan. Things can't be better! However, just when things are getting cozy between the two ninja, Ai joins the mission, making these three ninja a crowd.
32 pgs./ Teen/ FC $3.99
SKYWARD VOL.4: SINS OF THE FATHER
Writer(s): Jeremy Dale
Artist Name(s): Jeremy Dale
Cover Artist(s): Jeremy Dale
Jeremy Dale and Action Lab proudly present the fourth volume of the smash-hit, SKYWARD! In the wake of the Battle at Three Rivers, it's certain that new alliances must be formed to withstand the armies of the Brother Kings. Enter: The Berserkers! Continuing the fantastic action-fantasy epic from CGS 2013 Breakthrough Creator and Harvey Award nominee Jeremy Dale (G.I. Joe, Marvel Kapow!), following the thrilling tale of Quinn and his dog, Jack-- as we travel ever further into the strangeness of the unknown! Collects Skyward #10-12!
96 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $9.99
SOUTHERN DOG#2 (OF 4)
Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo
After revealing his involvement with the KKK, Jasper’s farther forces him to confront a bully from school through violent tactics. Refusing to participate, Jasper fleas the scene only to succumb to another "episode" as the beast inside of him resurfaces. Unable to fight it, Jasper suddenly finds himself in the middle of his town's racial war. Featuring series covers by red-hot artist Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar)!
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
ZOMBIE TRAMP #3
Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): TMChu
Cover Artist(s): TMChu
Zombie Tramp has fallen in with the wrong crowd in her adventure to Las Vegas… specifically, the undead clutches of the king of Sin City’s sex trade. Now she’s being forced to wed the jump-suited monster of a man in a private ceremony at the Grand Canyon! But in this unholy wedding, “Til death” is just the start. Features a “risqué” variant cover limited to 2,000 copies!
32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
For more information, retailers can contact Kelly Dale at kdale@actionlabcomics.com. For press and conventions you can reach Jamal Igle at jigle@actionlabcomics.com.
ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT- Formed in 2010 with the purpose of pooling their collective talents into a single, powerful entity, the members of Action Lab Entertainment have countless years in multimedia publishing, design, and business. Their first release, Fracture, was successfully funded through Kickstarter and since then they have continued their mission to produce high quality, genre-spanning entertainment. Since its formation, the accolades for A.L.E continue to build on a daily basis. Among its more popular titles are all ages material like the Eisner, Glyph, Shel Dorf Award nominated series PRINCELESS, NFL RUSHZONE (based on the Nickelodeon Television series), Jamal Igle's MOLLY DANGER, Artist/ Writer Jeremy Dale’s hit series SKYWARD, and Gale Middleton’s (My Little Pony, The Littlest Pet Shop) monstrously adorable VAMPLETS. Action Lab’s Mature Readers imprint ACTION LAB DANGER ZONE continues to push the envelope of comics entertainment with titles as varied as EHMM THEORY and Dan Mendoza’s over the top horror-comedy ZOMBIE TRAMP, THE FINAL PLAGUE and BO, PLUSHY GANGSTA.
The following titles will be available for purchase in comic shops everywhere!
CRIMSON SOCIETY#1
Writer(s): Mike Hunau
Artist Name(s): Carlos Trigo
Cover Artist(s): Carlos Trigo (r), Daniel Logan (v)
In the very near future, supernatural beings live among humans in peace, yet Jack Crimson finds his life as a werewolf frustrating, and wants nothing more than a cure. Desperate to free himself from this curse, he makes a series of decisions leading him down an unexpected path. Join Jack as he makes his way through this dark new world. Features a variant cover by Daniel Logan (Ghost Town), limited to 1,500 copies!
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
DRYSPELL # 3 (Bi-Monthly)
Writer(s): Ken Krekeler
Artist Name(s): Ken Krekeler
Cover Artist(s): Ken Krekeler
The stage is set. Tom Ferris, once little more than an office drone, is about to return to the man he once was. Side-by-side with masks and costumes, he has calculated a grand return to the limelight of his yesteryear. His entourage assembled, his target marked, his city is calling to him. It watches and waits for the black.
32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
EHHM THEORY: EVERYTHING AND SMALL DOSES #1
Writer(s): Brockton McKinney
Artist Name(s): Larkin Ford
Cover Artist(s): Larkin Ford (reg), Jerry Gaylord (var)
Action Lab's underground hit series returns! Time-jumping assassin monkeys, an evil military super-force, and paranormal ex-lovers plague Gabriel Ehmm and his blood-bound talking feline Mr. Whispers in this eye-smashing, brain-messer of a sequel entitled; Everything and Small Doses. Features a variant cover by Jerry Gaylord, limited to 1,500 copies!
32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
THE F1RST HERO # 2 (OF 4)
Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer
Artist Name(s): Phillip Sevy (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors)
Cover Artist(s): Lee Moder (standard cover), Ray-Anthony Height (variant)
Back on American soil, Jake settles into his normal life. But when the police attempt a violent takedown on a teen extrahuman, will Jake endanger that normal life and use his own powers to save the boy? Or will he keep quiet and abandon the youth to his grisly fate? Variant cover by Ray-Anthony Height (Midnight Tiger and Marvel’s: Fear Itself, Spider-Girl) limited to 1,500 copies!
32 pgs./ Teen/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
JACK HAMMER :USURPER #1 (OF 2) (Bi-Monthly)
Writer(s): Brandon Barrows
Artist Name(s): Ionic
Cover Artist(s): Ionic
Just as things are starting to get back to normal for Jack McGriskin and friends, a new shadow falls across their path... and lands squarely on Ramona! A mystery man stalks her through the streets of Boston, but is she his target or only a means to an end?
32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99
MIDNIGHT TIGER #3 (Now a monthly series)
Writer(s): DeWayne Feenstra, Ray-Anthony Height
Artist Name(s): Ray-Anthony Height
Cover Artist(s): Ray-Anthony Height (Marvel: Fear Itself, Spider-girl, Image: Noble Causes)
Gavin has to shake down an old friend for some intel, but may end up going too far. Unfortunately for Gavin, Powerstone and the Apollo Bay Police Department are on the hunt…and it’s MidnightTiger season!
32 pgs./ Teen/ FC $3.99
MISHKA AND THE SEA DEVIL HC
Writer(s): Xenia Pamfil
Artist Name(s): Xenia Pamfil
Cover Artist(s): Xenia Pamfil
Eleven days trapped on a mysterious island. Eleven chapters drawn in eleven different styles. One incredible artist. After a chance encounter at sea, fisherman Mishka washes ashore on an uncharted island. Surrounded by monsters and worse, can Mishka survive long enough to solve the mystery of the Sea Devil and return home? Join her, Captain Furball and Admiral Ghost on the adventure of their lives!
100 pgs./Teen/ FC $24.99
SHINOBI: NINJA PRINCESS #2 (OF 6)
Writer(s): Martheus Wade
Artist Name(s): Martheus Wade (Pencils, Inks, Colors) Marvin Chevealier (color assists)
Cover Artist: Tressina Bowling
After successfully completing her first mission, Shianndrea is allowed to accompany Kim on reconnaissance to New Tokyo in order to spy on the Azumi Ninja Clan. Things can't be better! However, just when things are getting cozy between the two ninja, Ai joins the mission, making these three ninja a crowd.
32 pgs./ Teen/ FC $3.99
SKYWARD VOL.4: SINS OF THE FATHER
Writer(s): Jeremy Dale
Artist Name(s): Jeremy Dale
Cover Artist(s): Jeremy Dale
Jeremy Dale and Action Lab proudly present the fourth volume of the smash-hit, SKYWARD! In the wake of the Battle at Three Rivers, it's certain that new alliances must be formed to withstand the armies of the Brother Kings. Enter: The Berserkers! Continuing the fantastic action-fantasy epic from CGS 2013 Breakthrough Creator and Harvey Award nominee Jeremy Dale (G.I. Joe, Marvel Kapow!), following the thrilling tale of Quinn and his dog, Jack-- as we travel ever further into the strangeness of the unknown! Collects Skyward #10-12!
96 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $9.99
SOUTHERN DOG#2 (OF 4)
Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo
After revealing his involvement with the KKK, Jasper’s farther forces him to confront a bully from school through violent tactics. Refusing to participate, Jasper fleas the scene only to succumb to another "episode" as the beast inside of him resurfaces. Unable to fight it, Jasper suddenly finds himself in the middle of his town's racial war. Featuring series covers by red-hot artist Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar)!
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
ZOMBIE TRAMP #3
Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): TMChu
Cover Artist(s): TMChu
Zombie Tramp has fallen in with the wrong crowd in her adventure to Las Vegas… specifically, the undead clutches of the king of Sin City’s sex trade. Now she’s being forced to wed the jump-suited monster of a man in a private ceremony at the Grand Canyon! But in this unholy wedding, “Til death” is just the start. Features a “risqué” variant cover limited to 2,000 copies!
32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99/$4.99 Variant
For more information, retailers can contact Kelly Dale at kdale@actionlabcomics.com. For press and conventions you can reach Jamal Igle at jigle@actionlabcomics.com.
ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT- Formed in 2010 with the purpose of pooling their collective talents into a single, powerful entity, the members of Action Lab Entertainment have countless years in multimedia publishing, design, and business. Their first release, Fracture, was successfully funded through Kickstarter and since then they have continued their mission to produce high quality, genre-spanning entertainment. Since its formation, the accolades for A.L.E continue to build on a daily basis. Among its more popular titles are all ages material like the Eisner, Glyph, Shel Dorf Award nominated series PRINCELESS, NFL RUSHZONE (based on the Nickelodeon Television series), Jamal Igle's MOLLY DANGER, Artist/ Writer Jeremy Dale’s hit series SKYWARD, and Gale Middleton’s (My Little Pony, The Littlest Pet Shop) monstrously adorable VAMPLETS. Action Lab’s Mature Readers imprint ACTION LAB DANGER ZONE continues to push the envelope of comics entertainment with titles as varied as EHMM THEORY and Dan Mendoza’s over the top horror-comedy ZOMBIE TRAMP, THE FINAL PLAGUE and BO, PLUSHY GANGSTA.
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