Zombie Tramp & Ehmm Theory: Danger Zone FCBD

Are you bold enough to take a ride with Janey, the Zombie Tramp?!? If you pick her up, she might just share the story of how she came to be the street walking dead!! Be brave so you can be ready for her all new series following this special issue! You also get a mind shattering sneak preview from the second volume of the coolest comic series you haven't read yet... Ehmm Theory!

Free Comic Book Day plus Action Labs plus double feature comic?  That’s one hell of a combination as far as I’m concerned.  Even if we just had just a Zombie Tramp or Ehmm Theory mini, I’d have been fine getting that.  Give us a little bit of both in one free comic though, and you’ve got a great little book to break folks into the Danger Zone.

Our first half offers up a short look into our undead call girl and what she’s been up to in recent months.  For anyone who hasn’t read any of Zombie Tramp, you’ll get a nice tidbit into her history and some of the events leading up to her current situation.  Wrap that up with a plethora of blood and gore with boobs and glamour, and it’s another day in Janey’s, uh, afterlife leading into Volume 3.

Part two has us jumping into one of the many multidimensional adventures of Gabriel and his talking cat.  I’ve only had a small look into this title, but it looks like they’re keeping it just as crazy as ever.  This is a good thing for this title, especially when you include tiny zombies, Saint Peter and who knows what else.  I can only imagine what they have in store for Volume 2 based on this preview.

For those unlucky (hopefully) few who haven’t read any Action Lab, and more so their Danger Zone subsection, this was a good chance to do so.  If you didn’t happen to snag a copy of this, perhaps a friend managed to score one.  Otherwise, these are both great titles worth picking up and following.

For more information on Zombie Tramp, Ehmm Theory or other Danger Zone titles, check out Action Lab/Danger Zone.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

It Approaches.....Free Comic Book Day 2014!

It's that time again, one of the key "holidays" of the geek world - Free Comic Book Day!  I've got my potential pull list ready, is yours?  Check out the official FCBD site to see this year's books!

ACTION LAB ROARS INTO FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014!

Company announces Midnight Tiger/SKYWARD, ZOMBIE TRAMP/EHMM THEORY Silver level books.

Pittsburgh P.A.- Action Lab Entertainment, The most exciting new comic book publisher to hit the scene is proud to announce their FREE COMIC BOOK DAY offerings for 2014. The company, dedicated to world class, genre- bending entertainment will release two “Silver level” books for FCBD, MIDNIGHT TIGER/ SKYWARD and from their Danger Zone imprint, ZOMBIE TRAMP/EHMM THEORY.  Free Comic Book Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at participating comic book shops.


Created by Artist/Writer Ray-Anthony Height (Spider-Girl, Power Man: Shadowlands) and Co-written by DeWayne Feenstra (The Adventures of Aero-Girl), Midnight Tiger stars high school senior Gavin Shaw, who after attempting to save the life of the gravely injured hero known as Lionsblood finds himself waking up in a hospital bed days later with amazing new super human abilities. The FCBD Book will, like last year’s MOLLY DANGER/PRINCLESS offering, lead into a four issue miniseries of the same name, shipping in May 2014. Joining Height will be SKYWARD, the runaway hit series by Writer /Artist Jeremy Dale (G.I.Joe, NFL RushZone), The story of a young boy named Quinn, The son of a legendary warrior named Corin. Living in the Idyllic countryside with not a care in the world his life is turned upside down when an old friend of his father manages to track them down. Now, Quinn and his dog Jack are on the run, headlong against a threat more terrible and a world more fantastic than they ever imagined.

If you like your comics on the risqué side, Action Lab is also proud to announce their second FCBD offering ZOMBIE TRAMP/EHMM THEORY.

Brockton McKinney’s EHMM THEORY has been called “ A heavy hitter in an already blood-and-guts saturated market, while carving its own niche one issue at a time.” By Fangoria Magazine. The story of Gabriel Ehmm, a normal guy who has awoken to a world where zombie ‘little people’ rise from graves, someone calling himself Saint Peter offers bargains, and his pet kitten can now talk. Connected by blood and straddling the afterlife, Gabe and Mr. Whispers (the aforementioned talking cat) begin a universe-spanning adventure in the first issue of this mind-bending and genre-blending new series. Ehmm Theory shares it’s space with ZOMBIE TRAMP, Dan Mendoza’s tale of a high priced Hollywood call girl, Janey, gets set up on a bad date by her transvestite Madame. Bitten by a zombie, Janey seeks out vengeance on those who wronged her. Cartoon grindhouse action abounds -- with voodoo queens, zombie convicts, and crooked LAPD!!

FCBD 2014 marks the largest ever FCBD event with 60 books to choose from. The comics include incredible titles from forty publishers featuring fan-favorite, and new comic book characters that encourage readers to explore the fun and excitement that comics have to offer.
Chosen by retailers on the FCBD Committee, there’s a free comic book for everyone’s taste from the Silver Sponsors: from Sonic the Hedgehog and Teen Titans Go! to Scratch 9, Rocket Raccoon, The Smurfs, Grimm Fairy Tales and more!
A complete listing of all sixty FCBD titles, including the twelve Gold and forty-eight Silver comic books, can be found in the January issue of Diamond Comic Distributors’ PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all comic book shops December 31, 2013 or by visiting the comics section of the Free Comic Book Day website.


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 PRINCLESS, 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.

Saturday Surprise! : Free Comics!

Did you miss out on Free Comic Book Day and you're bummed that you didn't get to check out Action Lab's books? Have no fear! Geek-o-Rama in partnership with Action Lab Comics has found a way to bring the books to you! Simply click on the links below and you can download your own copies of Molly Danger/Princeless and NFL Rushzone/Skyward! How's that for a fun Saturday Surprise?

VALIANT MASTERS: NINJAK Fights Its Way to 200 PAGES!

Valiant is proud to announce that the first-ever hardcover collection of Mark Moretti and Joe Quesada's Ninjak is getting even bigger! Now clocking in at 200 pages, Valiant Masters: Ninjak Vol. 1 – Black Water collects the definitive origin and debut solo adventure of super-spy Colin King's masked alter ego – plus an exclusive compendium of more than than a dozen rare and never-before-seen Joe Quesada pencils and process art direct from the Valiant vaults! Re-presenting Ninjak (1994) #1-6, #0, and #00, get ready for an unparalleled look inside the series that sent shockwaves through the original Valiant Universe!

 

Codenamed Ninjak, Colin King is gifted with a brilliant mind and lethal training in the world’s most dangerous fighting techniques. Both will be put to the ultimate test as he is drawn into a globe-spanning mission to apprehend Dr. Silk, mastermind of the WEBNET terror network, before the mysterious weapon known as “Black Water” goes online. From the British Isles to the land of the Rising Sun, Ninjak is about to leave an indelible imprint on the Valiant Universe – or die trying.

 

The second in Valiant's new line of hardcover collections spotlighting the best of the original Valiant Universe, Valiant Masters: Ninjak – Black Water is an action-packed piece of comics history, and features art by one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of the medium, Joe Quesada, and an all-star cast of Valiant's classic talents. On February 27th, he who dares, wins – only in Valiant Masters: Ninjak - Black Water!

 

And for an exclusive look inside this collection, pick up the Valiant Masters: 2013 FCBD Showcase Edition – in finer comic shops everywhere this Free Comic Book Day! 

 

VALIANT MASTERS: NINJAK VOL. 1 – BLACK WATER HC (DEC121275)

Written by MARK MORETTI

Art by JOE QUESADA, MARK MORETTI and More

Cover by JOE QUESADA

$24.99/Rated T+/184 pgs.

Collecting NINJAK (1994) #1-4, #0, and #00

ISBN: 978-0-9796409-7-1

ON SALE 2/27/13 (FOC 2/11/13)

 

VALIANT MASTERS: 2013 FCBD SHOWCASE EDITION (JAN130050)

Written by MARK MORETTI, JIM SHOOTER, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, and MORE

Art by DAVID LAPHAM, BOB LAYTON, JOE QUESADA, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, and MORE

Cover by BARRY WINDSOR SMITH

FREE/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 5/4/13 (FOC 2/18/13)

VALIANT Joins FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013 with HARBINGER WARS and VALIANT MASTERS

 Valiant's greatest heroes of past and present will be turning out in force on Saturday, May 4th for Free Comic Book Day 2013! Valiant is proud to announce not one, but TWO special releases for next year's Free Comic Book Day, featuring some of comics' brightest talents and two generations of fan favorite superheroes.

First up, the critically acclaimed, best-selling comics launch of the decade throws it into high gear with the VALIANT 2013: HARBINGER WARS FCBD SPECIAL! Test your mettle with an exclusive look inside HARBINGER WARS – the blistering conflict between BLOODSHOT and HARBINGER that will crack the Valiant Universe in half. Plus – who will stand to oppose X-O MANOWAR on PLANET DEATH? What adventure lies beyond the horizon for ARCHER & ARMSTRONG? Who is the true heir to the legacy of the SHADOWMAN? And what top-secret projects could possibly be coming next? Featuring the art of Patrick Zircher, Cary Nord, Trevor Hairsine, Clayton Crain, Marko Djurdjevic and more, everything you need to know about the Valiant Universe in 2013 happens right here this Free Comic Book Day!

Then, dive deep into the greatest stories of the original Valiant Universe – remastered and collected together for the first time anywhere – with the VALIANT MASTERS: 2013 SHOWCASE EDITION! Relive the best-selling adventures of Valiant's definitive heroes – NINJAK, SHADOWMAN, ETERNAL WARRIOR and more – in this special FCBD release previewing the next year's worth of Valiant Masters hardcover collections. Featuring all-time classic work by some of comics' most celebrated creators, including Jim Shooter, Joe Quesada, Barry Windsor-Smith, David Lapham, Bob Layton and more, this is the perfect opportunity to discover how the Valiant Universe created a new generation of comics fans and became the stuff of legend.

The best of the Valiant Universe, yesterday and tomorrow – coming this Free Comic Book Day to a retailer near you!

For more information, visit FreeComicBookDay.com and ValiantUniverse.com.

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VALIANT 2013: HARBINGER WARS FCBD SPECIAL
Written by JOSHUA DYSART, JUSTIN JORDAN, DUANE SWIERCZYSNKI, FRED VAN LENTE, ROBERT VENDITTI, and PATRICK ZIRCHER
Art by KHARI EVANS, TREVOR HAIRSINE, CLAYTON HENRY, CARY NORD, PATRICK ZIRCHER, and MORE
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
T+/32 pgs.

VALIANT MASTERS: 2013 SHOWCASE EDITION
Written by MARK MORETTI, JIM SHOOTER, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, and MORE
Art by DAVID LAPHAM, BOB LAYTON, JOE QUESADA, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, and MORE
Cover by BARRY WINDSOR SMITH
T+/32 pgs.

Action Lab To Release Two Free Comic Book Day Titles

 Action Lab Entertainment is excited to announce the solicitation of two separate titles for the next Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), scheduled for May 4, 2013.

The first title is Molly Danger/Princeless, which contains two self-contained, all-new stories.  It features Princeless, Action Lab’s Eisner-nominated flagship title, written by series creator Jeremy Whitley, as well as the most anticipated heroine of 2013, Molly Danger, created by fan favorite Jamal Igle.  This is a teaser for the full-color premium hardcover that Igle will publish later in 2013.

Action Lab’s second FCBD offering is NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians, which also contains two stories by the series’ regular creative teams–writers Kevin Freeman and Jeremy Whitley and illustrators M. Goodwin and Jerry Gaylord.

Both books are full-color, 32 pages, will appeal to readers of all ages, and, of course, free.

“We are thrilled to be offering not one, but two separate books for Free Comic Book Day 2013,” said Action Lab president Kevin Freeman.  ”We believe both of these titles are of the highest quality, and showcase the type of material that we are capable of creating.  Fans and retailers are going to be blown away by both of these titles.”

This is Action Lab’s first venture into creating printed material for Free Comic Book Day.  Last year, ALE did Action Lab Confidential, a 200-page digital sampler of all of its existing material at the time.

ABOUT ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT

Action Lab Entertainment was founded in 2010 by a group of independent comic creators with the sole intent to bring the world the most action packed, thought-provoking, entertaining comics available, thereby ushering in a new age of world peace under the dominating, yet benign control of the Action Lab. Action Lab Entertainment is the public front for all the activities of the Action Lab and its members. Although most of the Action Lab’s activities remain classified, Action Lab Entertainment can disclose that two of its many functions are the marketing of comic books through various sales outlets, and the expansion of their domination into other mediums.

Action Lab also received two Eisner nominations in 2012 for its critically-acclaimed comic Princeless, and has been praised for its diverse library of titles, including Double Jumpers, Fracture, and The Order of Dagonet. Their website is http://www.actionlabcomics.com.

Dark Horse Announces 2013 Free Comic Book Day Offerings

Gerard Way’s The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys debuts! Star Wars and Avatar: The Last Airbender return! All-new Captain Midnight, Mass Effect, and R.I.P.D.!

MILWAUKIE, OR—What’s better than a trip to your local comic shop? Free copies of your favorite Dark Horse titles! In 2013, May the 4^th be with you for Free Comic Book Day. This promises to be Dark Horse’s biggest yet, with not one, but two free comics, each packed full with three separate stories.

In addition to new stories from your current Dark Horse favorites, Dark Horse will debut the long-awaited True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, from Shaun Simon, Becky Cloonan, and Gerard Way.

First up, an all-ages adventure! Star Wars joins fan-favorite villains Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Then explore the upcoming Dark Horse series Captain Midnight, where the search for the missing superhero is on. And the smash hit Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Mai as she deals with her broken heart . . .

Next, in R.I.P.D., a séance goes terribly wrong. Then, in Mass Effect, follow a flight-school grad as he breaks the rules to prove himself in space. Finally, check out the police-state landscape of the highly anticipated miniseries The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.

Dark Horse offers up the best of the very best for next year’s Free Comic Book Day, taking place exclusively at your local comic shop on May 4, 2013!