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)

Solicitations: Action Lab Entertainment for April 2014

 
Itty Bitty Bunnies in Rainbow Pixie Candy Land #1
Writer(s): Dean Rankine
Artist Name(s): Dean Rankine
Cover Artist(s): Dean Rankine

 Take some time for an adventure to a magical world with two cute bunnies... two foul mouthed, drug using, butt-naked bunnies that go on adorably offensive, insultingly hilarious adventures! Your journey into off-color fun begins here, with this mix of Adventure Time and underground comix! Also available in an alternate classic "RETRO" comic spoof variant cover (limited to 1,000 copies)!
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC                                    $3.99            

 
JACK HAMMER #4 ( of 4)
Writer(s): Brandon Barrows
Artist Name(s): Ionic
Cover Artist(s): Ionic

 The conclusion to the “Political Science” storyline! Jack McGriskin may be down, but
he’s not out. The Black Smile is confident he’s won, and that might just give Jack the edge he needs to bring one of Boston’s most-notorious killers to justice at last! But he’ll need a little help--okay, a lot of help--from his friends!  Special "RETRO" Variant cover by Rafer Roberts (limited to 1000 copies)!   
32 pgs./All Ages/ FC                                          $2.99



SKYWARD VOL 3: BATTLE AT THREE RIVERS
Writer(s): Jeremy Dale
Artist Name(s): Jeremy Dale
Cover Artist(s): Jeremy Dale

Jeremy Dale and Action Lab proudly present the third volume of the runaway hit
action-fantasy, Skyward! At last... WAR! Herod's army has reached Three Rivers and its only
hope is our small band of heroes... Also: the biggest revelation in the series history! Oh boy, it's a big one. Continuing the fantastic storybook adventure from Jeremy Dale (G.I. Joe, Marvel Kapow!), following the thrilling tale of Quinn and his dog, Jack--- finding a new life amidst the invasion of his homeland. Collects Skyward #7-9!
96 pages/All Ages/FC                           $8.99


VAMPLETS VOL.1: THE NIGHTMARE NURSERY (HC/One-shot)

Writer(s): Gayle Middleton and Dave Dwonch
Artist Name(s): Amada Coronado (a), Bill Blankenship (c)
Cover Artist(s): Amanda Coronado (a), Bill Blankenship (c)

 Offered Again! Teenager Destiny Harper is at a crossroad in her life. Graduation is coming,
and she has zero prospects for the future. Answering an ad for “The Night Care Nursery” seems like a great idea, until she is magically transported to Gloomvania, where dark creatures lurk the streets, and the world is being mysteriously overrun by baby vampyres called Vamplets! Can Destiny serve her term as Governess of “The Nightmare Nursery” and return home? Fairy tales get a modern update in this coming of age tales of monsters, mayhem, and magic! 
48 pgs./All Ages/FC             15.99

 
VAMPLETS: THE UNDEAD PET SOCIETY #1 (ONGOING)
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 (regular cover) $4.99 (Gayle Middleton Variant Cover)

 
ZOMBIE TRAMP VOL.2 #4 (of 4)
Writer(s): Dan Mendoza
Artist Name(s): Dan Mendoza
Cover Artist(s): Dan Mendoza

 Now that Janey and her mysterious new friend Morning have reached their
destination, things get even more volatile as a friend from the past comes to visit our
Zombie Tramp. Double-crosses, revenge, and the Necronomicon all collide in the
conclusion to The Taint Train of Terror! Alternate “risqué” variant cover also
available (limited to 1000 copies).

Valiant Solicitations - February 2014

 

  
 

UNITY #4

Written by MATT KINDT

Art by DOUG BRAITHWAITE

Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN

Variant Cover by RILEY ROSSMO

Variant Cover by CLAYTON HENRY

 

UNITY divided!

 

Here comes heavyweight showdown you've been waiting for! As Harada’s secret machinations come to light, the newly minted UNITY team will be faced with a choice that will change this team forever – and the Valiant Universe along with it. Get ready for a world-shaking battle royale as the final installment of UNITY's first adventure pits X-O Manowar and Toyo Harada against the most dangerous battalion ever united – and each other.

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 19th!

 

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X-O MANOWAR #22

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI

Art by DIEGO BERNARD

Cover by LEWIS LAROSA

Variant Cover by WILL CONRAD

Valiant Signature Series Variant by JIM CALAFIORE

 

UNITY EPILOGUE! When X-O Manowar thought he had finally found peace, he instead found only more war, death, and destruction…

 

Now, at his lowest point, Aric of Dacia’s fate rests in the hands with the most unlikely of allies. Will X-O Manowar regain his lost power and seek bloody vengeance on his enemies, or will be forge a new path? The beginning of a brand new era for Valiant's flagship hero starts here.

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 26th!

 

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SHADOWMAN #15

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art & Cover by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE

Variant Cover by MIKE ALLRED

 

Shadowman must die!

 

Jack Boniface is out of control. A monstrous supernatural force known only as Tremble threatens to destroy Shadowman…if the ghosts that haunt Jack don't tear him apart first! Before he cracks, the Abettors — sworn to aid the Shadowman and shield him from the forces of darkness — must take drastic measures to protect the world from Jack's terrible power. Can Jack defeat the evil that's coming to kill him…and save himself from the allies trying to drive a knife into his back?

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 5th!

 

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ARCHER & ARMSTRONG: ARCHER #0

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Art by PERE PEREZ

Cover by CLAYTON HENRY

Pullbox Exclusive Variant by JOE EISMA

Variant Cover by ANDY KUHN

 

Once upon a time...a baby went into Project Rising Spirit...

 

Who is Obadiah Archer, where did he come from, and how can he do the incredible things that he can do? (Which is everything, remember?) Fresh off the shocking conclusion of the Sect Civil War, learn the startling truth behind Archer's origin with an exciting look into his secret past by Valiant superstar Fred Van Lente and fan favorite artist Pere Perez! 

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 5th!

 

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HARBINGER #21

Written by JOSHUA DYSART 

Art & Cover by CLAYTON HENRY

Interlocking Variant by ZACHARY MONTOYA

 

"Resistance" ratchets up the stakes! Peter and the Renegades wanted information to be free, but now they're about to pay a very steep price.

 

Once again, the Renegades are on the run with the combined forces of the Harbinger Foundation and Project Rising Spirit closing in on all sides. This time, however, the team's newest member, Ax, has left a trail of leaked classified information that could could win the day – but also put the few loved ones they have into dire peril. And now the moment has come when they must choose between their fate and their families…

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 12th!

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BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS: H.A.R.D. CORPS #0

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE & JOSHUA DYSART 

Art by CHRISCROSS

Cover by ARTURO LOZZI

Pullbox Exclusive Variant by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA

Variant Cover by LEWIS LAROSA

 

Remember the '90s?!

 

The most elite assets of Project Rising Spirit team up for an early mission together — Bloodshot and the H.A.R.D. Corps, living weapons! But, in the decade of dial-up, the technology is far from perfect and bugs are bound to pop up in the wetware…with disastrous results…

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 26th!

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BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS #19

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE & JOSHUA DYSART

Art by BART SEARS

Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN

Variant Cover by BART SEARS

 

"GET SOME" – Part Two! Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps fight for more than they bargained for! 

 

When a routine rescue mission goes horribly wrong, Director Kozol is taken captive by a group of grizzled psiot mercenaries with a vital key to Bloodshot's past.  The team fight to save Kozol's life…and they don't even like him! Duck and cover – because you've just dropped into in the middle of the Arabian Desert for a super-powered gunfight at an exploding oil pipeline! 

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 19th!

 

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ETERNAL WARRIOR #6

Written by GREG PAK

Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE

Cover by LEWIS LAROSA

Variant Cover by DIEGO BERNARD

 

Long live the Eternal Emperor!

 

The first glimpse into the Valiant Universe in the year 4001 continues here!  The Eternal Emperor rules over a blighted landscape, the last hope of a desperate band of survivors.  When an enigmatic force appears and threatens to destroy the last remnants of his people, he faces a horrific choice:  travel an irradiated landscape in search to kidnap an innocent, or see his people destroyed. Welcome to the Valiant Universe of 4001.

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 12th!

 

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QUANTUM AND WOODY #8 

Written by JAMES ASMUS

Art by MING DOYLE

Cover by TOM FOWLER

Variant Cover by MING DOYLE

 

CHARGE!

 

Quantum and Woody vs. Magnum Security…for all the marbles! Who would have suspected that Quantum's employer Mr. Magnum and his private security firm were up to no good? So now the would-be victims of Magnum's violence and greed rally around our unlikely heroes to protect their heavily fortified, heavily armed mountain town. These colors don't run! 

 

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE FEBRUARY 19th!

 

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HARBINGER VOL. 4: PERFECT DAY TPB

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Art by BARRY KITSON and CLAYTON HENRY

Cover by BARRY KITSON

 

Nightmares are just dreams too.

 

It’s been a brutal few months for Peter Stanchek and the Renegades, culminating in the harrowing events – and losses – of the Harbinger Wars. But now the members of the team have woken up to the Best. Day. Ever. As Lou Reed sang, it’s just a perfect day, problems left all alone. But for Peter Stanchek – a kid who deserves a good day – something seems off…like all is not what it seems…

 

Collecting HARBINGER #15-19 by New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart (Harbinger Wars) and all-star artists Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man) and Clayton Henry (Archer & Armstrong), start reading here with the mind-bending story arc that Comic Vine calls "an excellent jumping-on point."

 

$14.99/T+/128 pgs.

TRADE PAPERBACK

ISBN: 978-1-939346-15-5

ON SALE FEBRUARY 5th!

 

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ARCHER & ARMSTRONG VOL. 4: SECT CIVIL WAR TPB

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Art by KHARI EVANS with CHRISCROSS

Cover by CLAYTON HENRY

 

Every enemy. Against each other.

 

For centuries, the cloak-and-dagger coalition of conspiracies collectively known as The Sect has worked together to bring silent oppression and undercover tyranny to a world that thought it was free. But, now after centuries of profit sharing and uneasy alliances, the factions of The Sect are about to erupt into open conflict…and the only men that can end the insanity are Archer & Armstrong! Too bad they’re fighting for different sides! Why? How? And will either survive? The knockdown, drag-out A&A event of the year starts now – and no conspirator is safe!

 

Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #14-17 by New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente (Incredible Hercules) and acclaimed artists Khari Evans (Harbinger) and ChrisCross (Superman/Batman), jump into the series that IGN calls "a must read" with an all-new adventure pitching Archer & Armstrong into their biggest battle yet! 

 

$14.99/T+/112 pgs.

TRADE PAPERBACK

ISBN: 978-1-939346-25-4

ON SALE FEBRUARY 26th!