October Solicitations: Action Lab

The following titles will be available for purchase in comic shops everywhere!  CRIMSON SOCIETY #2 Writer(s): Mike Hunau Artist Name(s): Carlos Trigo Cover Artist(s): Carlos Trigo As Jack attempts to discover more about the "Constaine Technology," the mysterious nanotech augmentation to his arms that tends to kill vampires on sight, he finds a possible ally in his quest. But will Romules, the vampire torture specialist, throw a wrench in their plans? 32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC                        $3.99 EHMM THEORY: EVERYTHING AND SMALL DOSES #2 Writer(s): Brockton McKinney Artist Name(s): Larkin Ford Cover Artist(s): Larkin Ford Things in the snow heat up for our heroes as the dimension-jumping assassin-monkey Mister Everything draws closer to Mindwolf and her reluctant compatriots. Meanwhile, in a parallel universe, Gabe and Mr. Whispers discover shocking revelations about their secret past from Aaron and crew! Don’t miss this one, folks! The Free Comic Book Day-featured title continues! 32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC                                          $3.99   THE F1RST HERO #3 Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer Artist Name(s): Phillip Sevy (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors) Cover Artist(s): Lee Moder Using his new powers to save the life of a troubled young extrahuman has landed Jake Roth in the middle of an armed stand-off with the police and the army's Extrahuman Task Force. How could things get any worse? Wait until you see who comes to Jake's rescue! 32 pgs./Teen/ FC                                          $3.99 HERO CATS #2 Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer Artist Name(s): Marcus Williams, Ryan Sellers, Omaka Schultz Cover Artist(s): Marcus Williams  Would you like to play a game? Duty calls as the Hero Cats defend Stellar City against Johnny Arcado's dangerous digitized minions. But in this game there is no reset button! 32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC                                    $3.99         MIDNIGHT TIGER #4 Writer(s): Ray-Anthony Height Artist Name(s): Ray-Anthony Height Cover Artist(s): Ray-Anthony Height This is it--Midnight Tiger‘s final showdown with Powerstone to decide the future of Apollo Bay! However, if Detective Fife and the rest of the Apollo Bay PD get there first, neither one of them will be left standing! 32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC                                 $3.99 PLANET GIGANTIC #1 Writer(s): Eric Grissom Artist Name(s): David Halvorson Cover Artist(s): David Halvorson (reg), Jerry Gaylord (var)  When two genetically-engineered teenagers crash-land on a strange planet, they must learn to rely on themselves and their still-developing powers as they face down a giant rock monster. Also in this issue: Lyana the Seeker braves a cursed tomb in search of the fabled Eye of the Sun. Variant cover by Jerry Gaylord, limited to 2,000 copies!  32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC                                    $3.99   SCUM OF THE EARTH #3  Writer(s): Mark Bertolini Artist Name(s): Rob Croonenborghs Cover Artist(s): Rob Croonenborghs  Turns out True, the bourbon fueled psycho killer, is actually an alien in possession of the coveted stolen galactic artifact known as the Starheart, and Karth, the intergalactic bounty hunter hot on its trail, is also True’s brother. Can the two cosmic siblings work out their issues, or will they unleash universal destruction upon us all? 32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC                                   $3.99 SHINOBI:NINJA PRINCESS #3 Writer(s): Martheus Wade Artist Name(s): Martheus Wade, Marvin Chevealier, Janed Wade Cover Artist: Johanna Tamminen  Rekishi 歴史(History): When Ninja Master Jubei sees that Shianndrea is upset over the revelation of Kim and Ai’s romantic relationship, he tellsher the story of her ancestor, Yamoto Toshigawa, the Princess Tokuhime and their fight against the all powerful Oni named Dagamon. Meanwhile, Hamasuke makes plans to win back his honor and become the hero he feels he should be. 32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC                                    $3.99 SOUTHERN DOG #3 Writer(s): Jeremy Holt Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo Burdened by balancing his emerging lycanthropic tendencies, high school, and a home life that includes a KKK member father, Jasper confides in his mom his dark secret, and also shares with her news of a budding romance with Zoe—an African-American girl at school. Can anything diffuse the powder keg that his life is fast becoming? Featuring series covers by red-hot artist Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar)! 32pgs./Mature Readers/ FC                      $3.99   ZOMBIE TRAMP# 4 Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin Artist Name(s): TMChu Cover Artist(s): TMChu The new hit series concludes its first gonzo story arc with a battle royale at the Grand Canyon! Our undead anti-heroine turned slave-bride Zombie Tramp battles “The King” for her right to shamble on down the road, and not be eternally shackled to a rotting bloated man-pig...thankyouverymuch! Features a “risqué” variant cover limited to 2,000 copies! 32pgs./Mature Readers/ FC                      $3.99(reg) $4.99 (var) VAMPLETS: HOWLISS- WEREWOLF BABY PLUSH The sweetest most docile baby with a dangerous twist...This terrifyingly cute werewolfling will always keep you guessing, since at this age Howliss transforms without warning! You will never know when this sweet baby might turn into your worst nightmare. Your Warning: When transformation occurs you will need numerous large scratching posts that can be placed throughout your home and a large bone for teething and clawing. Once again a sturdy cage this time with silver bars would be highly recommended for werewolflings are allergic to silver and this will calm him down instantly. The Gloomvanian Adoption Center will only be releasing a small number of babies into the mortal world. The management takes no responsibility for any mayhem and destruction caused by your baby, and suggests strongly that you do not adopt one. You have been warned. Retail Price: $19.99 VAMPLETS: LILY ROSE SHADOWLYN VAMPYRE BABY PLUSH Lily Rose Shadowlyn is surprisingly well behaved for a baby Vampyre. She plays well and shares with others, not a trait normally found in Vamplets. Although Lily Rose is sweet she has a dark side. She will smile and hug you then bite you thinking nothing is wrong with that. If she appears exceptionally sweet and loving...be careful when approaching her! She can fly into fits of rage when denied her hugs and "Vampyre kisses" which can be lethal! At all times have on hand a jar of Poison Black Apple Sauce...unsweetened. This is her favorite treat and should calm her down immediately. The Gloomvanian Adoption Center will only be releasing a small number of babies into the mortal world. The management takes no responsibility for any mayhem and destruction caused by your baby, and suggests strongly that you do not adopt one. You have been warned. Retail Price: $19.99 VAMPLETS: OCTAVIA-CYCLOPS BABY PLUSH A delightfully frightening toddler who will grow to GIGANTIC proportions...Cyclops like to keep their eye on everyone and everything. If you try to suppress Octavia’s inquisitive nature, she will quickly anger, and the full impact of her tremendous strength might lead to the destruction of everything in her path.  Your Warning: For the poor mortal who invites this baby into their home, if angered quickly place Octavia in a Cyclops proof cage (which is usually what we recommend for all of our mischievous little darlings from the Nightmare Nursery) otherwise her tremendous strength may quickly demolish your domicile. The Gloomvanian Adoption Center will only be releasing a small number of babies into the mortal world. The management takes no responsibility for any mayhem and destruction caused by your baby, and suggests strongly that you do not adopt one. You have been warned. Retail Price: $19.99 VAMPLETS: ROARI SNOW- ABOMINABLE SNOWBABY PLUSH Endearing and horribly wild... Roari never sits still, bounding with horrific ape-like agility and strength! If you love never-ending physical activity such as running for your life, then you will know true delight and endless dismay when you invite this hyperactive baby into your home.  Your Warning: She wants to be the center of attention and you had best make sure she is. We have no idea of any means to pacify her since there have been no survivors of an Abominable Snowbaby rampage.  The Gloomvanian Adoption Center will only be releasing a small number of babies into the mortal world. The management takes no responsibility for any mayhem and destruction caused by your baby, and suggests strongly that you do not adopt one. You have been warned Retail Price: $19.99   VAMPLETS: THUS UNDEAD PET SOCIETY #1 Writer(s): Gayle Middleton and Dave Dwonch Artist Name(s): Amada Coronado (p), David Dwonch (i) Bill Blankenship (c) Cover Artist(s): Amanda Coronado (a), Bill Blankenship (c) The Legend of the Ghost Pony begins here in this terrifyingly sweet installment from Hasbro designer/illustrator of My Little Pony Gayle Middleton! Ghost Ponies have been the harbingers of the weird for years. Whenever they appear, creatures near have disappeared, never to return. Where do they come from? What is their terrible secret? And what is the Ghost Pony’s connection to a vampyre baby named Lily Rose Shadowlyn? Find out in this all new adventure! Variant cover by Gayle Middleton herself (limited to 1000 copies!). 32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC                                    $3.99 (reg)/ $4.99 (Var)